NBA Play of The Day - season-long thread

[HittingGuru]

Easy winner last night as the Tenn Tech/Tenn-Martin game was under by nearly 20 points. Another easy one tonight in the NBA. My NBA Play of the Day is:

Indiana Pacers -2 (-120) over the NJ Nets

Y-T-D: 12-6

[HittingGuru]

An easy winner last night, as betting against the NJ Nets feels almost like stealing - they've got no business being only 2-point underdogs against any team in the NBA, home or not. Winning streak is at 2 - let's make it 3. My Play of the Day is:

Towson/Delaware, total under 141.5 (-120)

Adding Niagara/Iona, total under 138.5 (-120)


Y-T-D: 13-6

[HittingGuru]

A couple of "under" winners yesterday brings the win streak to 4 - loving the chances of making it 5 or 6 in-a-row after today's games. Lately, I've been playing the "rolling if bets" offered by many on-line books: this way I cut my losses if having an off-day or, better yet, re-invests my profits when I am "ON". Anyway, here is my 1st NCAA hoops Play of the Day:

Connecticut pick 'em over Michigan

Added game:
Minnesota/Indiana, total under 139.5 (-120) (I did a "rolling if bet" for $55 on this game, only if UCONN wins)


Y-T-D: 15-6

[HittingGuru]

Another 4-game win streak snapped with a lame 0-2 record yesterday. I've had 2 or 3 4-game win streaks on this thread, but seem to lose that 5th game. Time to start another streak. My NCAA hoops Plays of the Day are:

Towson/St. Josephs, total under 150
Rider/Iona, total under 132.5

Y-T-D: 15-8

[chisox19]

LA Lakers -6 is is classic blowout spot for the magic

[HittingGuru]

I agree, but I prefer college b-ball betting, especially "under" totals. GL.

LA Lakers -6 is is classic blowout spot for the magic

[HittingGuru]

A perfect 2-0 day yesterday with a couple of "under" winners in college hoops with Towson/St. Joes and Iona/Rider. A limited card to choose from today, but I found 1 NCAA Hoops Play of the Day today:

Tennessee -2 over Alabama

Y-T-D: 17-8 (68%)

[lauritz]

2 nice winners yesterday!
I'm liking your YTD% BOL today!

[HittingGuru]

Thanks for the kudos and the point lauritz. Quickly back to 3 wins in-a-row. Looking to make it 5 wins in-a-row with 2 picks tonight. My NCAA hoops Plays of the Day are:

Northeastern/Towson, total under 131.5 (-120)
St. Bonnies/UMASS, total under 146 (-120)


Y-T-D: 18-8

[lauritz]

5-game mark reached, long may it continue
Another profitable night of work Looking forward to your plays for tomorrow

[HittingGuru]

Thanks again lauritz: hope you're making money too!!! Yes, 5 in-a-row, looking to make it 7 with 2 strong plays in the OVC tonight.
My NCAA hoops Plays of the Day are:

Tenn-Martin/SE Missouri St, total under 144
Tenn St/Jacksonville St, total under 144.5

Y-T-D: 20-8

[lauritz]

oh yeah! making double up, since I'm working nightshift and get paid to follow and bet on US sports
Small NBA card tonight, so it's good there's some plays from you in NCAA! BOL to night!

[HittingGuru]

A pesky 1-1 last night as Tenn St's lame defense gave up a whopping 85 points to Jacksonville St, topping the under by 8 points. That ruins the 5-game win streak, so tonight we'll start a new one. My 3 Plays of the Day are:

Canisius -4 (-120) over Rider
Iona -3 over Manhattan
Aussie Open tennis: Lleyton Hewitt (+100) over Marco Baghdatis - THIS IS THE BEST BET OF THE 3

Y-T-D: 21-9

[HittingGuru]

2 wins and a push last night, as Baghdatis retired, Canisius rolled, and Iona earned a push by making 2 free throws with 2 seconds left. I haven't had a losing day since 1/17 - an awesome roll right now. 2 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day today:

Western Carolina +1 over Appalachian State
Michigan/Purdue, total under 133.5 (-120)
Adding Northeastern -3 (-120) over Virginia Commonwealth


Y-T-D: 23-9 (I don't keep track of pushes - it's really a "no harm, no foul" situation)

[lauritz]

The line on Iona went down to -2 before I got a chance to put in my bets, so went 2-0 on your picks! Too bad with the Hewitt pick, looked solid when I went to bed after 6-0 in first.
Anyway, thanks for the picks! Keep it up!

[HittingGuru]

Regarding the Hewitt match, my sportsbook paid me (I bet $150 paying even money) even though Baghdatis retired in the 2nd set. I thought they would give me a "push" but they paid me for the win. Glad you won on the Iona game - I feel lucky to get the push because they suck at free throws and made 2 at the last second - consider yourself lucky too my friend - lol!!!

The line on Iona went down to -2 before I got a chance to put in my bets, so went 2-0 on your picks! Too bad with the Hewitt pick, looked solid when I went to bed after 6-0 in first.
Anyway, thanks for the picks! Keep it up!

[jresse]

nice

nice !!!!

[HittingGuru]

2-1 yesterday on my posted plays as Western Carolina faltered down the stretch. For the day, I went 4-1 (see my spreadsheet). If anyone's tailing me (and making tons of money) my spreadsheet is always up-to-date with my often-spur-of-the-moment picks. Today, 2 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day:

Rider/Niagara, total under 145 (-120) WIN
Fairfield +5.5 over Iona LOSS
Adding NFL: Minnesota Vikings +4 over New Orleans Saints

Y-T-D: 25-10

[HittingGuru]

2-1 yesterday with a before-kick-off winner posted in the NFC Championship game (I wish the Vikes had won though). Today I am posting one of my strongest Plays of the Year - you can bet the farm on this one!!! My NCAA hoops Play of the Day is:

Delaware St -1 (-125) over Coppin St.

Y-T-D: 27-11 (71%)

[lauritz]

"one of my strongest Plays of the Year" did it for me! Had a busy couple of days, and had no chance to stay up an follow the action, but you made me some money with that one, thats for sure!

[HittingGuru]

An easy win last night with Delaware St (not really; they blew a 15-pt lead and made it way closer than it should have been). 7-2-1 on my last 10 posted plays - not bad at all !!! Let's keep it going. Tonight I've got 2 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day:

Rhode Island/Dayton, total under 142
Tulsa/UAB, total under 132 (-120)
Adding Clemson -2.5 (-120) over Boston College


Y-T-D: 28-11

[HittingGuru]

2-1 last night as I hit both unders while Clemson stunk up the BC gym by shooting under 30% in the 1st half. With a challenging card this evening, I put in some overtime to find the best plays. These are my 3 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day:

Towson/VA Commonwealth, total under 149
UMass/St. Josephs, total under 145
BYU +1 over New Mexico

Y-T-D: 30-12

[Busterflywheel]

2-1 last night as I hit both unders while Clemson stunk up the BC gym by shooting under 30% in the 1st half. With a challenging card this evening, I put in some overtime to find the best plays. These are my 3 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day:

Towson/VA Commonwealth, total under 149
UMass/St. Josephs, total under 145
BYU +1 over New Mexico

Y-T-D: 30-12

Nice run last night...BOL tonight...

[BIGRED12]

2-1 last night as I hit both unders while Clemson stunk up the BC gym by shooting under 30% in the 1st half. With a challenging card this evening, I put in some overtime to find the best plays. These are my 3 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day:

Towson/VA Commonwealth, total under 149
UMass/St. Josephs, total under 145
BYU +1 over New Mexico

Y-T-D: 30-12

hope these are good

[HittingGuru]

Yesterday's games were hard to cap and my 0-3 record for the night confirmed it. That breaks a 10-day-no-losing streak. I'm loving tonight's games though. Time to start a new win streak. My NCAA hoops Plays of the Day are:

Elon/NC-Greensboro, total under 140 (-120)
SE Missouri St/Jacksonville St, total under 142 (-120)
The Citadel/GA Southern, total under 126.5 (-120)

Y-T-D: 30-15

[Busterflywheel]

Yesterday's games were hard to cap and my 0-3 record for the night confirmed it. That breaks a 10-day-no-losing streak. I'm loving tonight's games though. Time to start a new win streak. My NCAA hoops Plays of the Day are:

Elon/NC-Greensboro, total under 140 (-120)
SE Missouri St/Jacksonville St, total under 142 (-120)
The Citadel/GA Southern, total under 126.5 (-120)

Y-T-D: 30-15

Nice run Guru...BOL tonight with your plays..

[HittingGuru]

Thanks Buster - I need some luck after yesterday's shitty day. BOL to you as well.

[HittingGuru]

A perfect 3-0 last night, as expected after Wednesday night's 0-3 debacle. Looking to make it 6 in-a-row with 3 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day:

Valparaiso +8 over Wisc Milwaukee (-120)
Valparaiso/Wisc Milwaukee, total under 139.5 (-120)
Canisuis pk over Niagara

Y-T-D: 33-15

[HittingGuru]

2-1 last night as Valpo & Wisc decided not to play defense; but a winning night nonetheless. 2 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day today, and I'll add another if both of these games win:

Old Dominion pk over Northeastern loss
College Charleston/GA Southern, total under 154 loss
Adding Pepperdine +2 over San Diego


Y-T-D: 35-16

[whatsgood5]

Impressive record so far, makes me feel kinda iffy about being on Northeastern today, GL!

[HittingGuru]

A rough 0-3 day yesterday makes me contemplate changing my name to losingguru, suckingguru, or canthitshitguru. But gambling consists of highs and lows and currently I'm at a low (5-7 my last 12 posted plays). Hopefully, this is the low-point and things will turn around. I am posting 2 plays right now and, if they both win, I will post a 3rd game. My NCAA hoops Plays of the Day are:

Manhattan/St. Peters, total under 121
Niagara/Loyola MD, total under 135 (-120)
Adding Morehead St/Austin Peay, total under 138

Y-T-D: 35-19

[HittingGuru]

2-1 yesterday. If you're tailing me, this will be a great week. My 2 NCAA hoops Plays of the Day are:

Toledo/Bowling Green, total under 118.5 (-120)
Eastern Michigan/Akron, total under 132

Y-T-D: 37-20

[HittingGuru]

Great start to the week with both Plays hitting yesterday. If today's play wins I'll be back to a 66.66% winning percentage for the year - I want it badly and expect to get it. The one and only NCAA hoops Play of the Day today is:

Jacksonville St. -1 over Tennessee St
Adding NBA: Toronto Raptors/Indiana Pacers, total under 219

Y-T-D: 39-20

[HittingGuru]

0-1 yesterday, as the college hoops game was postponed and most NBA players are too lazy to play defense. Tonight we break the bank - four strong plays and I expect AT LEAST 3 to win. Good luck to all tailing me:

Evansville/Creighton, total under 138
N. Illinois/Akron, total under 139 (-120)
Hofstra/James Madison, total under 139 (-120)
Illinois/Iowa, total under 133 (-120)

Y-T-D: 39-21 (65%)

[ol'Tex]

BOL