[BBall Bet]

Hi. I have been watching NBA since the mid 1990s but I'm new to sports betting.

This year, I have been mostly watching the western conference.

My friend who is an NBA fanatic said that the Grizzlies will upset the Clippers in game 1.
I disagree with him, one thing led to another and I ended up betting for the Clippers.

This is my first bet ever.

I am not a fan of either team and only have watch the Clippers twice this year, and Grizzlies 3x.
I have seen their meeting last year once during the playoffs.

The Grizzlies are good defensive team, who likes to slow down team to a grind. Conley vs Paul, Gasol vs DeAndre, Blake vs Randolph, are all good matchup.

But I think it takes more than solid defense to win in the playoffs. You must have an bonafide offensive superstar. Clippers have two.

Chris Paul, the leader of the team, and Blake who will be fired up to show that he is more than highlight reel, will be more than enough for the Clips to win the initial salvo.

Judging by the interviews, Chris is hungry for a win. He was good in the opener of last year's playoffs, so I predict that he will be the same, if not better, because of added playoff experience.

I choose Clippers to win the 1st game at -220 moneyline odds that my friend offered.
I bet $500, which if I win, will net me around $225.

So, did I choose the right team to win?

[BBall Bet]

Good start so far in the 1st Quarter:

Clippers 6
Grizzlies 0

[pimpinaces]

Good start so far in the 1st Quarter:

Clippers 6
Grizzlies 0

Lol

[gopolks]

Close to far, should I be worried?

[ItsMeMrMattE]

your friend was generous at -220. not a bad bet imo. you should have tried to get a Clippers win series bet out of him tho.

[BBall Bet]

Close to far, should I be worried?

Have you seen that move by Chris Paul? I'm not worried at all.

[BBall Bet]

your friend was generous at -220. not a bad bet imo. you should have tried to get a Clippers win series bet out of him tho.

If Clippers win, I'll try to ask him if he's interested in per game or series bets.

Frankly, if I win here I might try my hand in online betting with spreads.

[ItsMeMrMattE]

better yet, turn your fanatic friend into your bookie. esp. if hes giving you -220 when its closing online at -250. online is nice for instant action anywhere, but it can sometimes be a headache when it come to cashing out. if i lived in a state that allowed gambling or knew a bookie, i would never touch the online books.

[BBall Bet]

End of 1st Quarter:

Clippers 29
Grizzlies 21

[TwoWays]

It's not about analysis. It's about the refs early asserting themselves so that this will not be a physical game.

[BBall Bet]

better yet, turn your fanatic friend into your bookie. esp. if hes giving you -220 when its closing online at -250. online is nice for instant action anywhere, but it can sometimes be a headache when it come to cashing out. if i lived in a state that allowed gambling or knew a bookie, i would never touch the online books.

That's a good idea, he has a pretty deep bankroll. There is one problem though, he might allow spreads, but not over/under.

[BBall Bet]

End of 2nd Quarter:

Clippers 57
Grizzlies 51

Chris Paul with 5 assist so far. I wonder what's the prop on Chris Paul?

[Pikachu]

I think Chris Paul 10 1/2 assists and Chris Paul 16 pts.

End of 2nd Quarter:

Clippers 57
Grizzlies 51

Chris Paul with 5 assist so far. I wonder what's the prop on Chris Paul?

[BBall Bet]

I think Chris Paul 10 1/2 assists and Chris Paul 16 pts.

Well, Chris has 18 points, 6 assist now


End of 3rd Quarter:


Clippers 75
Grizzlies 69

[gopolks]

Clipper making me nervous.

[BBall Bet]

Clippers wins. Good game. My beginners luck.

Final score:

Clippers 112
Grizzlies 91

[gopolks]

Thank you clippers, you turned a bad couple of days into a break even couple
of days, gotta love multis.