HoulihansTX's___ Gambling is a Grind___('09-'10 NBA Season Thread)

[KiDBaZkiT]

I would a had 3-0 if I didnt take the shitty Pacers Nice sweep on the day though.

[HoulihansTX]

Wednesday 11/25

Hornets -2.5
--- This is 1.5 better than the opener, and third game of road trip.

Suns -10.5
--- 1.5 better than opener, and the money is coming back towards the favs side.

Leans

I'm watching for the lines to for in these games..

San Antonio -13.5.... Opened at -15, and public is still biting on the Warriors

Portland -13.5.... Opener was -14, and public is betting Nets for some reason. Nobody wants to lose to this team first. Blazers at home = $$

[KiDBaZkiT]

Not only are Bucks on a b2b, did it look to you like Michael Redd really ruined that spark or chemistry or whatever it was the Bucks were doing? Cause it did to me.

[HoulihansTX]

Not only are Bucks on a b2b, did it look to you like Michael Redd really ruined that spark or chemistry or whatever it was the Bucks were doing? Cause it did to me.

He may not be able to handle to imminent stardom of Jennings. He is a vet, and the rook is more versatile option for the team. Perfect Ego trip to mess up team chemistry.

[jaymac82980]

Bucks didnt play last night. i would assume b2b would mean 2 games in a row. and I got bucks +2.5. they are playing very well this year, and their only losses are to San Antonio, Dallas (in OT by 2), Chicago by 2, and philly

NO is playing like crap this year. I think this line is a joke.

[HoulihansTX]

Wednesday 11/25 Hornets -2.5 --- This is 1.5 better than the opener, and Bucks are on a B2B. Suns -10.5 --- 1.5 better than opener, and the money is coming back towards the favs side. Leans I'm watching for the lines to for in these games.. San Antonio -13.5.... Opened at -15, and public is still biting on the Warriors Portland -13.5.... Opener was -14, and public is betting Nets for some reason. Nobody wants to lose to this team first. Blazers at home = $$

Portland -12.5
--- 1.5 less than opener, and dont expect it to get lower.

[HoulihansTX]

Bucks didnt play last night. i would assume b2b would mean 2 games in a row. and I got bucks +2.5. they are playing very well this year, and their only losses are to San Antonio, Dallas (in OT by 2), Chicago by 2, and philly NO is playing like crap this year. I think this line is a joke.

True, I made a mistake. But this is the third game of their road trip, and Bogut is out. When Bogut went out last year the team went south. I expect the same, and West should have a field day down low.

[HoulihansTX]

Bucks didnt play last night. i would assume b2b would mean 2 games in a row. and I got bucks +2.5. they are playing very well this year, and their only losses are to San Antonio, Dallas (in OT by 2), Chicago by 2, and philly NO is playing like crap this year. I think this line is a joke.

True, I made a mistake. But this is the third game of their road trip, and Bogut is out. When Bogut went out last year the team went south. I expect the same, and West should have a field day down low.

[TheIntegrityKid]

gl this season man...

[Time2Score]

Hey Houlihans if you had to play all the games what would you take? (If its not too much trouble) I've been looking at your picks and they've been pretty solid with the ones I've been playing. I've wanted to expand the amount of games I've been playing though any tips? My avg per game is $50-$250 with the occasion of $300+ on lines that just seem to easy. Was just curious why you didn't have Cavs up there, seems to be a pretty good line, one of the smaller ones they've had this season too.

[HoulihansTX]

Wednesday 11/25

Hornets -2.5
--- This is 1.5 better than the opener, and third game of road trip for Bucks.

Suns -10.5
--- 1.5 better than opener, and the money is coming back towards the favs

Portland -12.5
--- 1.5 less than opener, and dont expect it to get lower.

Spurs -13
--- 2 less than opener. Dont expect it to drop lower

[CTS5]

spurs covering looks like the best play of the night. Golden state played with 6 players last night, most playing 48 mins. They cant repeat an all out performance against the spurs.

[suicidekings]

Agreed on three of these, but I really like the Grizzlies today. They're basically an entirely different team since AI left, and after a few warmup / confidence building games against weaker teams in their last 5, I feel like they'll come out strong tonight.

Good luck man.

[HoulihansTX]

I really wish somebody had a database of trends. B/c I think there would be some crazy trend along the lines of

"double digit underdog winning SU on the road playing a subsequent B2B road game" = FADE.

Once I saw them pull off the win then looked at their schedule I had a feeling that if their was a trend for that. It would work in the Spurs favor.

[SpreadSniper]

/|\ I too am liking the Grizzlies in this spot.

NOW - 2.5 - you are kidding right? CP3 out and still giving them love? Better hope they shoot 10+ 3 pointers or else they don't have a chance

[HoulihansTX]

Agreed on three of these, but I really like the Grizzlies today. They're basically an entirely different team since AI left, and after a few warmup / confidence building games against weaker teams in their last 5, I feel like they'll come out strong tonight. Good luck man.

/|\ I too am liking the Grizzlies in this spot. NOW - 2.5 - you are kidding right? CP3 out and still giving them love? Better hope they shoot 10+ 3 pointers or else they don't have a chance

I dont like Grizzlies extremely lax D, going against a well rested Suns team. Suns could out score them at any point of game, building an insurmountable lead. Plus my line service has system plays, and Grizz +11.5 popped up last night. The system has been complete shit.

Hope it lands on 11 for both of us.

[teecee]

Bucks didnt play last night. i would assume b2b would mean 2 games in a row. and I got bucks +2.5. they are playing very well this year, and their only losses are to San Antonio, Dallas (in OT by 2), Chicago by 2, and philly

NO is playing like crap this year. I think this line is a joke.

New Orleans is playing like crap this season and they're favored vs. a Bucks team that has played well this season. They shouldn't be favored, but they are favored. That is precisely why you go with the Hornets.

[suicidekings]

I dont like Grizzlies extremely lax D, going against a well rested Suns team. Suns could out score them at any point of game, building an insurmountable lead. Plus my line service has system plays, and Grizz +11.5 popped up last night. The system has been complete shit.

Hope it lands on 11 for both of us.

Playing the Grizz tonight is definitely a calculated risk, but they really are playing much better. In the last 5 games (and I know these are against weak teams - LAC, SAC, MIL, PHI, MIN), their defense has improved from 111.1 ppga (in their first 8 games) to 96.6 ppga. That's a shift that's not just a product of their opponents, nor is the 51% shooting in that span. PHX is an entirely different kind of opponent that's relentless in their attack, but IMO, they won't come out guns blazing in this game. Their last 5 days have consisted of 4 days off and one game against DET in which they barely had to show up. Memphis will still be very much in the game at the half (if not leading), and then it could go either way, depending on how PHX responds to the Grizzlies energy.

I can live with the 11. Good luck tonight.

[suicidekings]

/|\ I too am liking the Grizzlies in this spot.

NOW - 2.5 - you are kidding right? CP3 out and still giving them love? Better hope they shoot 10+ 3 pointers or else they don't have a chance

IMO, the Hornets should be favoured by -5.5 in this game. Don't underestimate them, as their current form is much better than it was to start the year.

[Parligod]

Any additional thoughts on Spurs -13? I'm wondering if Warriors can keep it within the spread...

[PAPSMEAR]

i'm gonna run with the hornets but leave the others alone. I just hate giving awake big chalk on any team this season. GL twith them all though Houls.

[HoulihansTX]

Any additional thoughts on Spurs -13? I'm wondering if Warriors can keep it within the spread...

Warriors are still down to 6 players. 3 of those players played all 48mins of the Dallas game. I expect a tired, and complacent Warriors teams that will be satisfied with their win. Spurs have been gold at home so far, and should provide quicker perimeter players for better matchups. Duncan should have his way.

[KiDBaZkiT]

He may not be able to handle to imminent stardom of Jennings. He is a vet, and the rook is more versatile option for the team. Perfect Ego trip to mess up team chemistry.

My thoughts exactly Houly, why did my drunk ass take the Rockets? I was sober when that happened.

[TeamNookMum]

2-0 for the night so far!! both by half a point, both had line movement in our favor to make those plays a win

[KiDBaZkiT]

Also I'm big on the S.U.C. ,Boss Hogg Outlaws, Rap a Lot, Swisha House, Clover G's. You know, lil keke, scarface, bun-b, slim thug, all a that. My homies C and K from H-town and they rap over my beats and they just ice cold, and YES I use hardware/MPC, I'm big into Gucci even though he from ATL and not Houston.

[HoulihansTX]

Also I'm big on the S.U.C. ,Boss Hogg Outlaws, Rap a Lot, Swisha House, Clover G's. You know, lil keke, scarface, bun-b, slim thug, all a that. My homies C and K from H-town and they rap over my beats and they just ice cold, and YES I use hardware/MPC, I'm big into Gucci even though he from ATL and not Houston.

[HoulihansTX]

Wednesday 11/25

Hornets -2.5 W

Suns -10.5 W

Portland -12.5 L

Spurs -13 W

(29-16-1)

[MelubYou]

Doing awesome, interesting how the hornets covered keep it up

[HoulihansTX]

Thursday 11/26

No Plays. I abstain from playing games that "The Round Mound of Rebound" plays also. The Addicted Fuk, biggest jinx.

[og4667]

the spurs pick was right on last night. Warriors played tough until the 4th quarter until then just ran out of gas and spurs got the 14 pt win. spot on.

[ragiche]

Happy Thanksgiving Houlihans.

[JP10]

Nice pick yesterday. Hornets came back and covered in OT play.

Happy Thanksgiving

[HoulihansTX]

the spurs pick was right on last night. Warriors played tough until the 4th quarter until then just ran out of gas and spurs got the 14 pt win. spot on.

Happy Thanksgiving Houlihans.

Nice pick yesterday. Hornets came back and covered in OT play. Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Gl to any NBA picks yall make today.

[HoulihansTX]

Friday 11/27

Suns/ Minnesota UNDER 214.5

OKC -5
Bucks/ Thunder UNDER 197.5

Spurs/Rockets OVER 194

Detroit -3.5

[eastvan09]

Friday 11/27

Suns/ Minnesota UNDER 214.5

OKC -5
Bucks/ Thunder UNDER 197.5

Spurs/Rockets OVER 194

Detroit -3.5

Great record on the NBA man! When my units are freed up I will start tailing your NBA. Looks like you have a great record so far!