POR @ SAC (1st Half): SAC +2, 1.5 Units
Gonna go w/Kings next three home games (last ever at current arena), unless something major.
Gonna go w/Kings next three home games (last ever at current arena), unless something major.
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SAC Kings
...3 picks/3 days...choosing a half(s) each game, or total...doesn't mean SAC will win these upcoming home games, but the electricity will def be in the air.Comment -
POR @ SAC (1st Half): SAC +2, 1.5 Units W Shocking, isn't it?! Ca$h it!Comment -
04/05 POR @ SAC (1st Half): SAC +2, 1.5 Units W
04/07 MIN @ SAC (? Half): SAC +?
04/09 OKC @ SAC (? Half): SAC +?
3 days/3 picks. 1 of 3 so far.
MIN coming off OT win over GW today. Interesting.Comment -
For Thursday, 04/07 MIN @ SAC
SAC is fav opener (-4). Imo, it's an overreaction. MIN will have a day of rest after OT win vs. Dubs.
T-Wolves have SAC's #. Will wait for injury/rest report tomorrow b4 pick. Other factors to consider: SAC needs to keep losing to acquire a 1st round pick, but doesn't mean they won't put on a show.Comment -
MIN @ SAC (1st half): MIN +2.5, 3 Units
Boogie Cousins, Rajon Rondo out for the Kings. Sactown fans in attendance are gonna be pissed, as a weeklong media blitz has been encouraging patronage the last few games ever at Sleep Train Arena. Fans are nonetheless loud regardless so long as the effort is there.Comment -
books got the half at pk.....should we stay away from itComment -
Line definitely affected once news of Cousins and Rondo broke just over an hour ago via Sac Kings twitter. Listen, MN has beaten Kings last three in a row by an avg of about 7.75 pts, covering by an avg. of 8 pts (full game). MinT is coming off upset victory over GW, has one day rest, and some very good young talent. SacK is just the opposite. Had Cousins/Rondo been in the lineup tonight, probably would be revenge game of sorts. Loud crowd in attendance not enough, imo, to cheer their team to victory unless something miraculous happens. If you don't want to pull 1st Half trigger (currently MIN +0.5), then I would wait for 2nd Half. King's court usually empties quick latter part of 4th quarter if team is losing by double digits. Good luck.Comment -
MIN @ SAC (1st Half): MIN + 2.5 W Cash it!Comment -
SacK playin MinT w/ a lot of heart though. T-Wolves shooting & defending better. Crowd still in it, may give Kings slight boost to make it competitive at least thru mid-4th quarter...that's when Sac usually folds.Comment -
3 days/3 picks feat. Sac Kings home games.
2 of 3 and +4.5 units later...
1) 04/05 POR @ SAC (1st Half): SAC +2, 1.5 Units W
2) 04/07 MIN @ SAC (1st Half): MIN +2.5, 3 Units W
3) 04/09 OKC @ SAC Pending
Been following SacK for the entire season, and have been fortunate to figure out their m.o. to the tune of a high % of winning picks. I've seen many of their games live, where one is able to get a good feel for predicting how they'll play, with or without their star players on the court.
Anticipating the betting public's perception on how a game will play out, also helps. With that said, OKC comes to Sactown on Saturday, and one assumes the Thunder will be the favorite. But let's consider this: it's SacK's last ever home game in a building where they've been playing for over two decades. If there's a game the Kings will come out giving all they got (and then some), this is it. Plus, there's a few teams the Kings actually do match up well against. One of those is OKC, having already beaten them once this season. Will the opening line reflect these situations, or is it already a foregone conclusion that the Thunder will roll?
I have a strong gut feeling about this one, but as usual, I'll wait until the injury report comes out mid-day Saturday before I do the deed. Have an algorithm? Toss it. Believe in reverse jinxes? Stupid nonsense. "Lock of the Century" posts? Intended diversions. This is a special game, and the bookies know it.Comment -
Post Roman A.D 04/09/2016, Saturn Day...
Waiting to hear from Caesar's Palace re: Gods of Thunder vs. Kings from the West
Most recent papyrus reads, "No word yet from the Emperor". Scribes must be busy throwing the dice as principal entertainment while the scantily-dressed girl dancers do their thing.
Fast forward 2 millennia...no, Native Americans did not invent basketball (it's a myth), but two locations created by them - OKC @ SAC - are waiting to wage.
Won't be surprised if Kings...
(stay tuned)Comment -
OKC @ SAC (1st Half): SAC +3.5, 4.5 Units (total units won last two picks)
Its SAC or bust!
Will revisit this at halftime.Comment -
Another easy win. Should've sprinkled some on the ml. You've been money on these picks man. Keep it up.Comment -
Thanks. Based on what I saw from the Kings going back a few weeks, I had a hunch how this last 3-game home stand would play out. Gotta admit though it was kinda tricky with the resting of players thing. Then, it was a matter of speculating what the opponent bent might be. With regard to the remaining games in the regular season, I'm done. Need to get some rest myself.Comment -
3 days/3 picks feat. Sac Kings home games.
Results:
3 of 3 and 9 units later...
1) 04/05 POR @ SAC (1st Half): SAC +2, 1.5 Units W
2) 04/07 MIN @ SAC (1st Half): MIN +2.5, 3 Units W
3) 04/09 OKC @ SAC (1st Half): SAC +3.5, 4.5 Units W
Was at each game...all w/ their own storyline. Talk about the drama, esp. matchup against OKC. If only every pick was like this group. Good luck the rest of the way, fellas.Comment -
Fans spill onto the court after Sac Kings win. Proper send off to the new arena downtown.
Next season, SacK will be my main focus, followed by the GS Warriors, who will be getting a new arena themselves proposed for the 2019-20 season. Speaking of GSW, line today vs. SA is Spurs by 3. More drama! A playoff atmosphere b4 the actual playoffs. Probably the best must see game this year. Just gonna watch and enjoy.Comment -
will you be posting any other plays during the playoffs or any other sports?Comment -
May post a pick or two (or three+) during NBA playoffs. Not gonna be wanton about it...I learned the hard way to stick w/the teams you know/follow. I do play often, but I don't post everything due to time restraints and other stuff.
After the NBA season, I'll hibernate until the 1st or 2nd week of the NFL...already looking forward to it.Comment -
I respect that....i followed you the year the seahawks won the Super Bowl....I appreciate you work and thanks for the follow upComment -
Sure, no problem. As with the NBA, I'm gonna keep it simple and just stick with the locals (SF 49ers/OAK Raiders) re: the NFL reg season. I'm on the road a lot, and listen to a copious amount of regional radio sportstalk. Consequently, hoping for a higher % of winning plays 2016 -2017.Comment -
As previously mentioned, throughout the NBA playoffs I'm not gonna publicly post more the five plays. Here's one of 'em:
HOU @ GW (1st Half): HOU +8.5, 2.5 Units
Learned a few tidbits 'bout the Rockets last game of the reg season vs. SAC. Not sayin' HOU will win the opener, but I'm thinkin':
1) several respected analysts say HOU matches up well w/GW
2) J. Harden most recent Player of the Month
3) playoff games are obviously played w/more intensity
2) GW blowouts could just be a thing of reg season lore
Of course, throw all this out the window if a) the Rockets have a bad game, b) injury, c) etc
But, that's why its called gambling. Good luck!Comment -
HOU @ GW (1st Half): HOU +8.5, 2.5 Units L
Rockets having a really bad game.Comment -
OK, let's try this...but before that...
POR/LAC Game 2 is almost a carbon copy of Game 1, when 2nd half blew up the scoreboard w/ 118 pts.
Game 2 2nd Half line (currently): 104.5
Replication? Let's roll the dice; let's get it!
POR @ LAC (2nd Half): O 104.5, 2.5 UnitsComment -
Alright, let's do this.
POR @ GS (1st Half): U 105.5, 3 Units
1st game of semis on a Sunday afternoon.
And, looking back at 1st round 1st games, both POR and GS played their respective opp to under 100 first half total points. Can't help but to think that the teams in question were feeling each other out. Hope it goes that way here as well.Comment -
I know, been posting some losers recently; rotten luck.
Doin' this right now...
POR @ GW (2nd Half): POR +9.5, _ Units (choose ur own, good luck)Comment -
CLE @ ATL (1st Half): ATL +0.5, 2.5 Units
Do or die for the Hawks - surely they got to give it all they got out of the gate? Cavs got the hot hand, but will it continue in Georgia where ATL at home has been exceptionally good.
Been on a slump lately; thinkin' this game (and the next SAS/OKC this evening) can do a little to get back in the green.Comment -
CLE @ ATL (1st Half): ATL +0.5, 2.5 Units W
Cash it!
Now, for SAS/OKC...tunin' that 1st Half play...pickin' soon...stay tuned...Comment -
SAS @ OKC (1st Half): OKC +0.5, 3.5 Units
OK, so OKC is supposed to suffer a Spur pokin' after last game, right? Well, turns out SAS has hada hard time tonin' down the Thunder in OK. So, I'm sayin' not in the first half!Comment -
SAS @ OKC (2nd Half): U 104, 4 Units
Based on team stats, and contrarianism (Vegas under)Comment -
GS @ POR, Pending
Meanwhile, Nyquist in the Derby to winComment -
No stepping back and waitin' on anything. I just go for it. Cash Nyquist, by the way.
GS @ POR (1st Half): POR +0.5, 4 Units
Listen, this is POR's do or die. Trailblazers will come out w/ a ton of energy. No duh!
And, POR has beat the more affluent GS during the reg season. What more confidence at home do they need?Comment -
GS @ POR (1st Half): POR +0.5, 4 Units W Cash it!
Momentum Trailblazers. Will GS comeback? Curry can only look on.
Pixster signing out.Comment -
Pixster signing back in...
Going w/ Exaggerator at 5/2 to win the Preakness. Would've considered Nyquist, but sloppy, rainy conditions wipes the chalk and evens the field imo. Sucks that two horses have died in race-related incidents in the undercards earlier.
Oh, and this:
CLE @ TOR (Full Game): U 199.5, 3 Units
Raptors Off not good. Def w/low scoring game only chance to keep LeBillion and Co. in sight.Comment
