NBA Bets: 10/31

[twincities77]

Got Philadelphia -2 (-105) Win at NY and Houston +3 (+102) Win vs. Portland.

I like Philly as they were the earliest team done yesterday and a short ways away from MSG. The Knicks got off a hard-fought, but potentially deflating double OT loss to Charlotte; they also had to travel back home.

Houston, on the other hand, looks to have pure PR value, in addition to whipping up some revenge against Portland for their loss in the opener. I also think the public undervalues the Houston team as they don't realize that Houston has a fairly decent squad, even without Yao and McGrady.

I also liked NJ/Wash U 200, but it shot down to 192 and I didn't get action on MB. I'll have to check the Butler situation to see if there's still value here.

NBA Season to date (all bets are same unit, usually end up slightly ahead on the vig due to MB, but I don't count it in for time reasons):
O/U: 5-0
ATS: 5-6

[twincities77]

Weird line moves here. Butler looks to be playing, the line bounces back to seven, but the O/U keeps falling. Down to 191 and 190.5 in places.

[twincities77]

I see, Devin Harris and Caron Butler both sitting out this game.

[SportsTerminator]

Looks good twin especially Philly.

[twincities77]

Looks good twin especially Philly.

Thanks Terminator.

Add: LAC ML (+187). Situation bet here. The spread looks about right based on PRs, however Dallas is set up for a letdown here on the road, back to back after beating the world champs. The Mavericks are still without Josh Howard. Dallas was 18-23 on the road SU last year.

On the other side, the Clippers are still without Blake Griffin, however have been competitive in their games recently, covering the first two, and hanging for three quarters at Utah. This is the 2nd home game for the Clippers and they are likely hungry for their first win.

A Dallas win wouldn't surprise me or anything, this just seems like a nice situational spot for the Clippers.

[twincities77]

Wow, I can't believe Philly blew such a big lead. This is looking like another tough close lose tonight. Grr.

Also looking ahead, the Knicks host the Hornets in two nights. If the Knicks end up losing in OT again, the Hornets may be some nice value.