NBA Daily Picks

[bleek88]

kobastop, I disagree. The Sky win on the riz-oad today.

[kobstopa]

SA could play good defense, but losing Adams seems to have hurt them more alot more than losing a normal bench player. Both teams are struggling at the moment. I took SA -6 early, but the line moved to -5 already, not good.

What do you think about Tulsa +16.5? I know Minnesota can easily beat Tulsa by 30+ points, but don't think they would want to, especially with the way they have been cruising through games lately.

Underdog seem to do well of late. Sound almost like NBA last season

[Bell Curves]

God I love this Tulsa team. They suck, but it's so profitable betting the games they play in.

[bleek88]

They are indeed. So is the whole WNBA.

[apeterlives]

man the lynx are steamrolling haha was worried at half picking -17

[apeterlives]

what team has the best chance of losing to tulsa atm?

[kobstopa]

it's a wild ride with WNBA this week, I am renegade to MLB for the moment

[Bell Curves]

Pretty big card coming up on Tuesday. Washington and New York are playing each other for the third time in less than two weeks.

[bleek88]

The Lynx/Sun game will be a dandy.

[Bell Curves]

Projections for tomorrow?
10 teams playing, too bad Tulsa isn't one of them.

[kobstopa]

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Washing at New York

Take under 147.5
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Minnesota at Conn

Take under 158.5
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Indiana at San Antonio

Take under 158.5
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Atlanta at Los Angeles

Take over 163.5
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[kobstopa]

Projections for tomorrow? 10 teams playing, too bad Tulsa isn't one of them.

actually I like Tulsa, they're consistent at least

[kobstopa]

London International Basketball Invitational Complete Schedule
August 16, 2011

• Australia vs China
• Serbia vs Croatia
• Great Britain vs France

August 17, 2011

• China vs Serbia
• France vs Australia
• Croatia vs Great Britain

August 18, 2011

• France vs China
• Australia vs Croatia
• Serbia vs Great Britain

August 20, 2011

• Croatia vs France
• Great Britain vs China
• Serbia vs Australia

August 21, 2011

• China vs Croatia
• Australia vs Great Britain
• France vs Serbia

[kobstopa]

London International Basketball Invitational
where:
Olympic Basketball Arena, London, United Kingdom
Date: August 16 to 21

As an Olympic warm-up Six National Teams to Square Off in London Invitational , Great Britain Men’s Basketball Team will see action and will go up against the national teams of Australia, China, Croatia, France, and Serbia, who are all gearing up for the 2012 London Olympics.

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Tuesday 16 August 15:30 vs Australia vs China
fresh from 2011 Stanković Continental Champions' Cup, the Chinese national team has yet to win
a game in front of their home crowd and it won't be any easier away from home. The Aussie had put a decent effort in this tourney and collected 2nd place, playing in europe is almost a 2nd home coming.

2011 Australian Boomers Men’s Basketball Team: European Tour

David BARLOW, Murcia, Spain
Aron BAYNES, EWE Basket Oldenburg, Germany
Peter CRAWFORD, Townsville Crocodiles
Matthew DELLAVEDOVA, St Mary’s College, USA
Adam GIBSON, Gold Coast Blaze
Joe INGLES, Regal FC Barcelona, Spain
Daniel KICKERT, PGE Turow, Poland
Aleks MARIC, Panathinaikos, Greece
Damian MARTIN, Perth Wildcats
Patrick MILLS, Portland Trailblazers, USA
Brad NEWLEY, Lietuvos, Rytas, Lithuania
Matthew NIELSEN, BC Khimki, Russia
AJ OGILVY, Valencia, Spain
Mark WORTHINGTON, Gold Coast Blaze

Australia 73 China 62

Take Australia -6.5
Take under 140.5

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Tuesday 16 August 18:00 vs Serbia vs Croatia
in Spor Toto World Cup 10, Serbia had shown their toughness at both end and won back to back
against two solid teams

Serbia - Ukraine 83-57
Serbia - Turkey 83-58

Croatia is currently without a few key players such as guard Roko Ukic with a broken foot.

Serbia 82 Croatia 61

Take Serbia -6.5

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Tuesday 16 August 20:30 vs Great Britain vs France
Great Britain will open the tournament against France, who is expected to parade their NBA players like Tony Parker, Boris Diaw, Joakim Noah, and Nicolas Batum. Luol Deng won't be in Great Britain squad due to other commitment.

Take France -5.5

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[burgi]

Tuesday 16 August 20:30 vs Great Britain vs France Great Britain will open the tournament against France, who is expected to parade their NBA players like Tony Parker, Boris Diaw, Joakim Noah, and Nicolas Batum. Luol Deng won't be in Great Britain squad due to other commitment. Take France -5.5 __________________________________[/quote]

This is gonna be interesting! So unique team...

[bleek88]

I'm not playing todays card, but here's some winners for tonight:

Indiana -2
Minnesota -1
NY Liberty -7

[kobstopa]

London International Basketball Invitational
where:
Olympic Basketball Arena, London, United Kingdom
Date: August 16 to 21

As an Olympic warm-up Six National Teams to Square Off in London Invitational , Great Britain Men’s Basketball Team will see action and will go up against the national teams of Australia, China, Croatia, France, and Serbia, who are all gearing up for the 2012 London Olympics.

__________________________________
Tuesday 16 August 15:30 vs Australia vs China
fresh from 2011 Stanković Continental Champions' Cup, the Chinese national team has yet to win
a game in front of their home crowd and it won't be any easier away from home. The Aussie had put a decent effort in this tourney and collected 2nd place, playing in europe is almost a 2nd home coming.

2011 Australian Boomers Men’s Basketball Team: European Tour

David BARLOW, Murcia, Spain
Aron BAYNES, EWE Basket Oldenburg, Germany
Peter CRAWFORD, Townsville Crocodiles
Matthew DELLAVEDOVA, St Mary’s College, USA
Adam GIBSON, Gold Coast Blaze
Joe INGLES, Regal FC Barcelona, Spain
Daniel KICKERT, PGE Turow, Poland
Aleks MARIC, Panathinaikos, Greece
Damian MARTIN, Perth Wildcats
Patrick MILLS, Portland Trailblazers, USA
Brad NEWLEY, Lietuvos, Rytas, Lithuania
Matthew NIELSEN, BC Khimki, Russia
AJ OGILVY, Valencia, Spain
Mark WORTHINGTON, Gold Coast Blaze

Australia 73 China 62

Take Australia -6.5 Winner
Take under 140.5 Winner
result: 71-43
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Tuesday 16 August 18:00 vs Serbia vs Croatia
in Spor Toto World Cup 10, Serbia had shown their toughness at both end and won back to back
against two solid teams

Serbia - Ukraine 83-57
Serbia - Turkey 83-58

Croatia is currently without a few key players such as guard Roko Ukic with a broken foot.

Serbia 82 Croatia 61

Take Serbia -6.5 Loss
Result: Croatia 83 df. Serbia 71
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Tuesday 16 August 20:30 vs Great Britain vs France
Great Britain will open the tournament against France, who is expected to parade their NBA players like Tony Parker, Boris Diaw, Joakim Noah, and Nicolas Batum. Luol Deng won't be in Great Britain squad due to other commitment.

Take France -5.5 Winner
Result: France 82 df. Great Britian 60
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3/4

[Bell Curves]

Just watched last bit of the LA/Atlanta game, and it was definitely the most entertaining game of the year so far. I like Atlanta's playing style.

[kobstopa]

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Washing at New York

Take under 147.5
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Minnesota at Conn

Take under 158.5
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Indiana at San Antonio

Take under 158.5
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Atlanta at Los Angeles

Take over 163.5
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New York 69, Washington 66
Connecticut 108, Minnesota 79
Indiana 65, San Antonio 63
Phoenix 81, Seattle 79
Atlanta 84, Los Angeles 79

[kobstopa]

London International Basketball Invitational
August 17, 2011


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China vs Serbia
As expected China Loss by a double digit to Australia in their last game, much could be the same when they are facing a far more physical Serbia which looks to rebound from their slow start.

The Chinese is struggling away from home, and plus they are not 100% healthy. Serbia will be the meat grinder and be warned, this may not be suitable for family viewing.

Take Serbia - 19.5
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France vs Australia
The french will dominate the Aussie with their NBA's all star, but expect a tough physical defense and move the ball better by the Australian as in contrast to the English national team. The Aussie too aware what they will be facing and will prepare themselves well for the occasion. Aussie's head coach, Brett Brown is the Spur's assistant coach whom may have some inside on how to guard Tony Parker.

Take France -6.5
Take under 144.5
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Croatia vs Great Britain
Great Britain had 5 assists in their last game against France, this can simply explain - they have no point guard.

Take under 151.5
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[Bell Curves]

I'm seeing Serbia -21.5...not sure if it's still worth it at this spread.

[kobstopa]

I'm seeing Serbia -21.5...not sure if it's still worth it at this spread.

serb had beaten both power house Turkey & Ukraine by average 20 points, the Chinese team is a crippling shape
i am seeing a dayjevou Spain vs Bulgaria. the line at 26 points

[kobstopa]

London International Basketball Invitational
August 17, 2011


__________________________________
China vs Serbia
As expected China Loss by a double digit to Australia in their last game, much could be the same when they are facing a far more physical Serbia which looks to rebound from their slow start.

The Chinese is struggling away from home, and plus they are not 100% healthy. Serbia will be the meat grinder and be warned, this may not be suitable for family viewing.

Take Serbia - 19.5
Serbia 87 - China 53

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nice, took the under 143.5 as well.

[alamo]

Great job !

[Bell Curves]

Lost all spread bets today, won all totals bets. Favorites keep sucking the 4th quarter and letting underdogs cover. Also, they suck at shooting free throws.

I see you're having a good day though. But I'm finding it really hard to get good statistics on these international teams versus WNBA.

[kobstopa]

London International Basketball Invitational
August 17, 2011


__________________________________
France vs Australia
The french will dominate the Aussie with their NBA's all star, but expect a tough physical defense and move the ball better by the Australian as in contrast to the English national team. The Aussie too aware what they will be facing and will prepare themselves well for the occasion. Aussie's head coach, Brett Brown is the Spur's assistant coach whom may have some inside on how to guard Tony Parker.

Take France -6.5
Take under 144.5
FRA 71-67
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Croatia vs Great Britain
Great Britain had 5 assists in their last game against France, this can simply explain - they have no point guard.

Take under 151.5
75-70 Croatia
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2/3 here this make a total 3/4 for today intl

[kobstopa]

Great job !

thank you

Lost all spread bets today, won all totals bets. Favorites keep sucking the 4th quarter and letting underdogs cover. Also, they suck at shooting free throws. I see you're having a good day though. But I'm finding it really hard to get good statistics on these international teams versus WNBA.

i use these

http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/12/olym/p/gid/1/grid/A/rid/8549/sid/6232/game.html

http://www.tbf.org.tr/worldcup/worldcup2011.nsf/0/76E1A8BD674FB8A9C225733D0044F148?OpenDocument

[Bell Curves]

More WNBA today. I havn't bet it yet, but why is Mystics getting 7 points at home?

[kobstopa]

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Australia vs Croatia
projection: Australia 69 Croatia 74

Take Under 145.5 Points
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Serbia vs Great Britain
projection: Serbia 78 Great Britain 62

Take Serbia -10.5
Take Under 146.5 Points
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[Bell Curves]

France vs China coming up soon.
+/- 27
o/u 136.5

[kobstopa]

France vs China coming up soon. +/- 27 o/u 136.5

i sense a shape & unpredictable in that one, thus i am staying away from it

[kobstopa]

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Two plays only for tomorrow, i'm too tired to type up today.

Wash +7.5
Indiana -1.5

[Bell Curves]

Ooooh, Connecticut Favorite.

Also, have you looked at FIBA Africa? Why the heck are all the totals coming out at 144.5? Seems like even the all-knowing pinnacle bookmaker doesn't know what's going on.

[kobstopa]

Ooooh, Connecticut Favorite. Also, have you looked at FIBA Africa? Why the heck are all the totals coming out at 144.5? Seems like even the all-knowing pinnacle bookmaker doesn't know what's going on.

I have spent at least 3 hours research on FIBA Africa, very limited info & most of them went over, for example Morocco v Senegal i wouldn't be surprised if it went over 143.5 & Angola v Chad over 145

[Bell Curves]

I see WNBA totals at the 150s. It would be odd to think that athletic black men can't put up as many points as their female counter parts and white girls.

Indiana is an underdog now too. Do you think people might be banking on Parker a bit too much? I don't think she's fully recovered yet, unless she was fake crying when those Atlanta players banged against her legs.