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    NickBaragona
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    NickBaragona NBA Picks

    This is my first time posting my picks. I know I capped a lot of games, just let me know what you think. Any feedback would be great, as I am new to this.

    Wizards +9
    Bulls -13
    Heat -8
    Timberwolves -5
    Spurs -6
    Nuggets -5
    Bucks +4
    Jazz -3

    Bets are in. Put 3 units on each, so lets see how I did!
    Last edited by NickBaragona; 01-01-11 at 05:07 PM.

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    I'm not a fan of the Bulls play because it's so many points to give but i guess it's every chance.

    BOL, hope it's a good start to the year for you

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    bulls wont cover that many points tonight. no way. and i think GS can keep it a game in MIAMI

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    Gotta agree, the bulls play is not one i would've made but you never know..

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    I went with that because the Cavaliers are missing Anderson Varejao, and possibly Mo Williams as well. Like I said, I'm a noob to NBA, so it will be a learning process.

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    Nah not knocking you or even saying it's not possible. The numbers for double digit spreads favour the dogs though and at 13 i would say it would be considerably higher at +13 so it's a +13 or no play at all for me.

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    What do you think of my other picks? Some of them I obviously bought a few points until I felt comfortable. Hopefully I hit 5 out of the 8 at least.

    The Bucks +4 and Jazz -3 I have not put in yet. I decided to come on here and get some opinions before I went with it.

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    Double Post

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    You got it all wrong man, you should be aiming for 8-0

    I'm by no means an expert but my preference would be -
    Jazz -3
    Wizards +9
    Heat -8
    Nuggets -5
    Bucks +4
    Timberwolves -5
    Spurs -6
    Bulls -13

    Your picks aren't bad by any stretch but i would weigh up buying points vs value. Couple of the other posters would have more in depth insight into this though.
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    Thanks, I'm gonna go ahead and put those last 2 plays in. Now time to start making my picks for UFC 125 tonight lol. I have much more knowledge in MMA.

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    Nice, nice GL

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    Not looking good so far lol. 1-2 start, if things keep going the way they are.

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    5-3 nice start

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    Thanks, I took a break today. Might not try to pick every game from now on, only certain ones. I put a decent amount of time into capping the games lol.


    Nvm that - just got the itch to bet lol

    Trailblazers -3 ==== +2.81 units
    Lakers - 6 ==== -3 units
    NCAA
    Arizona -5 ==== -3 units
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    Tough start. I didn't watch the game, what was up with the Lakers tonight?

    Total Basketball: 6-5 -2.88 units
    NBA: 6-4 +.12 units
    CBB: 0-1 -3 units


    1-3-10 Plays

    Magic -6==== +1.16 units
    Bobcats +18==== +.46 units
    Hornets -4=== +1.94 units
    Nuggets -5
    Celtics -4==== -3 units
    Jazz -7
    Last edited by NickBaragona; 01-03-11 at 09:30 PM.

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    A lot of point buying today, but hopefully it pays off. I capped the Celtics -4, but in that regard, wouldn't the Timberwolves +8 be a better play? At the current moment, I have decided to only bet on home teams. You just never know how a team playing away will show up.

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    to be fair, you should post units along with the record, after all you are buying points in some or all cases so a loss is a good deal more than a -1.00 loss. With point buying you really have to hit a high percentage to make money long term.

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    Thats true, I posted the units now.
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    All look possible, I don't like Minnesota pick and 13 is a lot to give up

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    I swear, if Celtics lose at home to the Timberwolves, I'm going to fade them just like the Lakers from now on lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by larrymiller View Post
    All look possible, I don't like Minnesota pick and 13 is a lot to give up

    Those picks were from Saturday.

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    Better luck tomorrow Nick.

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    Total Basketball: 10-7 -3.61 units
    NBA: 10-6 -0.61 units
    CBB 0-1 -3 units


    I'm going to try a different strategy today. Should be less points bought.


    1-4-10 Plays

    Spurs -5.5
    Hawks -5
    Bulls -8

    Parlay
    Spurs,Hawks,Bulls ML
    Last edited by NickBaragona; 01-04-11 at 06:56 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NickBaragona View Post
    Total Basketball: 10-7 -3.61 units
    NBA: 10-6 -0.61 units
    CBB 0-1 -3 units


    I'm going to try a different strategy today. Should be less points bought.


    1-4-10 Plays

    Spurs -5.5==== -3 units
    Hawks -5==== +2.86 units
    Bulls -8==== +2.86 units

    Parlay
    Spurs,Hawks,Bulls ML==== -3 units

    -0.28 units For The Day

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    1-5-10 Plays

    76ers -6.5
    Timberwolves -6.5
    Hornets -6
    Jazz -5.5
    Lakers -4

    Parlay

    76ers/Timberwolves
    Last edited by NickBaragona; 01-05-11 at 09:27 PM.

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    1-4 last night...maybe I should stick to a sport I know better. I guess statistics can only get you so far...

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    Any tips? I'm afraid to even touch the two games tonight lol.

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    1-6-11 Plays

    Thunder/Mavericks Over 192.5==== +2.86 units
    Nuggets/Kings Under 206.5==== -3 units



    Daily Total: -0.14 units
    Last edited by NickBaragona; 01-07-11 at 05:48 AM.

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    Good luck mate. I was leaning this way too especially if OKC are amongst it.

    Just stick with what you know and the results will come your way

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    Thanks, they were really scoring earlier in the game..53 points in the first 2 quarters each. Then slowed down...

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    Well, thats a loss. Damn third quarter ruined it.

    Spoke too soon..this will be close!

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    Congrats, sounded like an interesting game if you were on the unders/overs

    Gotta have a bit of luck from time to time although they were on pace to cover from the get-go so it shouldn't have been a shock to anyone it went over.

    Good luck with your next play, I'm on it as well

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    NBA: 14-13 -10.17 units

    1-7-10 Plays


    Spurs ML==== +1.43 Units


    Parlay
    Wizards & Spurs ML==== +3.2 units

    Daily Total: +4.63 units
    Last edited by NickBaragona; 01-07-11 at 09:24 PM.

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    Bad luck with the last one, at least they put it to bed early. BOL today.

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    Finally a winning day!

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