All NBA Underdogs covered today, which means the Lakers -11 will cover

[frostno98]

I'm taking the Lakers at -11 because Portland is a bad team without Roy, and the chances of all six underdogs covering in one day is rare. It's even rare on the Thursday games, where there's usually only 3-2 NBA games. It's always two fav's, one dog, viceversa.

[rjt721]

You can't possibly think there's a correlation between the results of the early games and tonight's game, can you? If so, I've once again underestimated how stupid some of the posters at SBR can be.

[frostno98]

You can't possibly think there's a correlation between the results of the early games and tonight's game, can you? If so, I've once again underestimated how stupid some of the posters at SBR can be.

Thanks, I guess that's means I'm stupid

Lakers -11

[InTheHole]

So if you won 20 straight wagers would you ever bet again?

[pico]

if lakers don't cover, then it is a underdog day. celtics lost straight up...i hope tsoporano didn't really bet that much

[InTheHole]

^ yes he did I'll bet you he did.

[InTheHole]

You think he would have learned when that posted bet on that college football game @ -1800

[frostno98]

if lakers don't cover, then it is a underdog day. celtics lost straight up...i hope tsoporano didn't really bet that much

You know he did. The guy might post up alot winners, but I bet you he donates a huge chunk of it right back with one bad bet. Like that knicks game.

[pimike]

You can't possibly think there's a correlation between the results of the early games and tonight's game, can you? If so, I've once again underestimated how stupid some of the posters at SBR can be.

I think he is trying to say the odds on 1 fav winning are hight, therefore he is right in his thinking this time.


He just doesn't get the Chargers cause he is so depressed over Denver.


I agree buddy Go Lakers They win they will have the best record

[rjt721]

I think he is trying to say the odds on 1 fav winning are hight, therefore he is right in his thinking this time.

No, he's not right. The outcome of the other 5 NBA games on the schedule has NOTHING to do with tonight's Blazers/Lakers game. Conversely, if the 5 favorites had covered, it wouldn't make the Blazers any more (or less) likely to cover. This is misguided logic at its finest.

[InTheHole]

If every game is 50-50% (I don't necessarily believe that) then the chance of Portland covering is 50-50%. Case and Point NFL's Detroit Cubs....Would you bet +2000 that a team will go 0-16 next year in the NFL?

[InTheHole]

More over...would the Detroit Moneyline in week 14 or 15, etc be a good bet...hell no! Yet the percentages say it would be because teams usually don't lose every game.

[pimike]

No, he's not right. The outcome of the other 5 NBA games on the schedule has NOTHING to do with tonight's Blazers/Lakers game. Conversely, if the 5 favorites had covered, it wouldn't make the Blazers any more (or less) likely to cover. This is misguided logic at its finest.

If you have a number of games cover you will have a certain number not cover. It just the way it is.


How manny times have you seen a SLATE, not a couple a slate of teams all cover or not. Vary rare, that is why he has a good reason for thinking along these lines.

[InTheHole]

^ but 5 teams not covering isn't sufficient enough a trend to gamble on. Like I said if you won 5 straight in one day would you not gamble for the rest of the day? What if this game was the first one being played today and you had the reverse scenario with the Lakers playing Golden State as the last game? Would you put your money on GS?

[Vesuvius]

No, he's not right. The outcome of the other 5 NBA games on the schedule has NOTHING to do with tonight's Blazers/Lakers game. Conversely, if the 5 favorites had covered, it wouldn't make the Blazers any more (or less) likely to cover. This is misguided logic at its finest.

I'm with rjt here. I understand where others are coming from but technically speaking, there is a 50% chance all underdogs will cover tonight, and a 50% chance only 5 will cover and 1 won't, (Portland).

[pimike]

^ but 5 teams not covering isn't sufficient enough a trend to gamble on. Like I said if you won 5 straight in one day would you not gamble for the rest of the day? What if this game was the first one being played today and you had the reverse scenario with the Lakers playing Golden State as the last game? Would you put your money on GS?

I think five games is enough, especially for the ML

[InTheHole]

ML would not be 50-50....I thought we were talking about a 11 point spread against a good team.

[pimike]

ML would not be 50-50....I thought we were talking about a 11 point spread against a good team.

I love your avatar. To be honest I'm not sure what he is talking about, and I'm not sure he does

[frostno98]

I'm taking the Lakers halftime, if they go into half losing. Will be the easiest bet ever. The Sportsgambling Gods won't allow all fav's to lose today.

[pimike]

I'm taking the Lakers halftime, if they go into half losing. Will be the easiest bet ever. The Sportsgambling Gods won't allow all fav's to lose today.

I agree Frost, but I wont take 11 if there down 2nd half, unless ther down 7 or more

[pimike]

Watching the Lakers game and these guys are talking about all the dogs winning today and the wo fav in football

[pokernut9999]

No way Lakers cover 11 after this start.

[pico]

favs are taking a break on sunday

[frostno98]

No way Lakers cover 11 after this start.

I seen many Lakers games where they were down and still comes back and win big. I think it's better for them to not be up anyways. They nearly blew a 26 point against Utah and barely cover at the end by 10.5. The same will happen here.

[pimike]

I seen many Lakers games where they were down and still comes back and win big. I think it's better for them to not be up anyways. They nearly blew a 26 point against Utah and barely cover at the end by 10.5. The same will happen here.

True statement.

[pico]

again, you guys making calls before the half. scores in nba doesn't mean anything until 4th q...actually game are usually decided by the last 2 min

[yisman]

Lakers may cover, but it has no correlation with the rest of the games.

[pokernut9999]

again, you guys making calls before the half. scores in nba doesn't mean anything until 4th q...actually game are usually decided by the last 2 min

Wait and see


do not question my foresight sir

[pimike]

No way Lakers cover 11 after this start.

What you think now? I hope they do cover

[pokernut9999]

Hope they cover the 7.5 2nd half

[pimike]

Hope they cover the 7.5 2nd half

So far so good

[frostno98]

You can't possibly think there's a correlation between the results of the early games and tonight's game, can you? If so, I've once again underestimated how stupid some of the posters at SBR can be.

Einstein's "Theory of Relativity" holds true today. Looks like a genius call on my part Woohoo!

[The Seer]

I believe in the law of averages as well, nice call,seen it too many times. I got on em 2nd half

[pimike]

I believe in the law of averages as well, nice call,seen it too many times. I got on em 2nd half