Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans - Crazy Total of 242.5
I like it when the oddsmakers post somewhat "crazy" total lines for games, because it's easier to get an edge in that game, either in live betting or pre-game, however you want to look at it.
The 2 teams this/last year have never scored over 240 points, see here:
The highest ever combined was 239 but that was just less than a month ago (the total line for that game was 238.5)
Recent games have shown both teams "slowed down" a bit, however I definitely like the over here for several reasons:
Now going against the trend is not easy, usually you should bet the over on much lower lines, and no one can guarantee this won't hit 241 so all over bettors would get screwed, it's still gambling.
However in this one I definitely like the challenge here.
Good Luck!
The 2 teams this/last year have never scored over 240 points, see here:
The highest ever combined was 239 but that was just less than a month ago (the total line for that game was 238.5)
Recent games have shown both teams "slowed down" a bit, however I definitely like the over here for several reasons:
- Veteran's day, I expect lots of scoring, lots of show, it could be a sort of a mini-all-star game.
- The fact they only slowed down recently makes it even better to go "against" the trend
- The trend shows under in many aspects, I just love going against the trend one more time.
Now going against the trend is not easy, usually you should bet the over on much lower lines, and no one can guarantee this won't hit 241 so all over bettors would get screwed, it's still gambling.
However in this one I definitely like the challenge here.
Good Luck!