I just made 2 Futures bets on the Cleveland Cavaliers

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-26-22, 10:47 PM

Just a reminder that the Cavs are now third in the East.

Their over/under win total was 27.5 at the start of the season. They've won 30 games tonight before the All Star break.

I have them 125 to 1 to win the division. They are now 25 to 1 to win the conference.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-26-22, 10:47 PM

Nice rocking-chair winner. Great effort by KLove and company.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-26-22, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Just a reminder that the Cavs are now third in the East.

Their over/under win total was 27.5 at the start of the season. They've won 29 games before the All Star break.

I have them 125 to 1 to win the division. They are now 25 to 1 to win the conference.

Thought they'd be amped tonite. Too much to play for. All sorts of seeding implications.

**Wrongside** · 01-26-22, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Just a reminder that the Cavs are now third in the East.

Their over/under win total was 27.5 at the start of the season. They've won 30 games tonight before the All Star break.

I have them 125 to 1 to win the division. They are now 25 to 1 to win the conference.

Enjoy this Mac! Tonight prob will be as good as it gets.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-27-22, 09:25 AM

Giannis with the bucket of Quaker Steak and Lube wings. Which is some of the best wings on the planet.

Giannis really brought a bucket of wings to the postgame presser & started chowing down. �� pic.twitter.com/Eurg1kSl0E
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 27, 2022

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-27-22, 09:29 AM

Giannis summed it up. "WE SUCK".

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-27-22, 09:33 AM

Cleveland’s youth movement and the way they have rebuilt their team are finally paying off, allowing them to contend at the top of the Eastern Conference. And for Giannis, they should be considered as legitimate title contenders.

“This is not the Cleveland we knew over the past few years,”Antetokounmpo said, per Tom Withers of the Associated Press. “They have a good team and we have to respect them more. They’re a playoff team and are fighting for the title themselves.”

The Cavs moved up to third on the East standings after their win over the Bucks, going past the likes of the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. In fact, they have a legitimate shot at getting the no. 1 seed with the way they are playing recently.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-27-22, 09:33 AM

Can you imagine. Giannis is finally realizing that the Cavs are good. Wow!

Cleveland’s youth movement and the way they have rebuilt their team are finally paying off, allowing them to contend at the top of the Eastern Conference. And for Giannis, they should be considered as legitimate title contenders.

“This is not the Cleveland we knew over the past few years,”Antetokounmpo said, per Tom Withers of the Associated Press. “They have a good team and we have to respect them more. They’re a playoff team and are fighting for the title themselves.”

The Cavs moved up to third on the East standings after their win over the Bucks, going past the likes of the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. In fact, they have a legitimate shot at getting the no. 1 seed with the way they are playing recently.

**Darkside Magick** · 01-27-22, 01:04 PM

From my IBM Predictive Analytics

Cavaliers to win Central Division : 52.4%
Cavaliers to go to Eastern Conference Finals : 29.1%
Cavaliers to win Eastern Conference Finals : 17.4%
Cavaliers to win NBA Finals : 7.1%

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-27-22, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Darkside Magick

From my IBM Predictive Analytics

Cavaliers to win Central Division : 52.4%
Cavaliers to go to Eastern Conference Finals : 29.1%
Cavaliers to win Eastern Conference Finals : 17.4%
Cavaliers to win NBA Finals : 7.1%

It's not even the All Star break and I'm already looking at hedge opportunities.

**Darkside Magick** · 01-27-22, 04:10 PM

Wish I would have took them +2000 to make Playoffs... My hometown team

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-27-22, 04:30 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This wasn't the Nets without KD. It wasn't the Heat without Butler and Bam. It wasn't the center-less Utah Jazz. It was the streaking Bucks who were 18-3 with Giannis, Holiday and Middleton in the lineup together. And it was still a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cavs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"># Cavs</a> rout<a href="https://t.co/FJPz0evlEr">https://t.co/FJPz0evlEr</a></p>— Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor/status/1486551832935780360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" >January 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-27-22, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

I agree with this but the Cavs are not winning either of the two bets you made.

They have gotten off to a nice start. I have them at 37 wins tops.

They'll have 37 wins next week, way before the All Star break.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-27-22, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Giannis summed it up. "WE SUCK".

Mac, let's not hype this up. Better to stay under the radar.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-28-22, 10:23 AM

Chucky - the Cavs are one of the most exciting teams to watch (Lob City x2) but they're first game broadcast nationally will be on ESPN in March. This team has been below the radar all season. Even Giannis talked like it was a big secret that the Cavs are actually good.

They'll get a lot of publicity during the All Star break which is in Cleveland and will feature Garland (hopefully Allen) and Mobley in the rookie game. Cleveland is an awesome city to have All Star games (especially baseball). Lot's of stuff to do, awesome restaurants and bars, great nightlife. The city goes all out for these events.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-29-22, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Chucky - the Cavs are one of the most exciting teams to watch (Lob City x2) but they're first game broadcast nationally will be on ESPN in March. This team has been below the radar all season. Even Giannis talked like it was a big secret that the Cavs are actually good.

They'll get a lot of publicity during the All Star break which is in Cleveland and will feature Garland (hopefully Allen) and Mobley in the rookie game. Cleveland is an awesome city to have All Star games (especially baseball). Lot's of stuff to do, awesome restaurants and bars, great nightlife. The city goes all out for these events.

Mac, I liked the Giannis comments. Tells me that the Cavs are now a team that is not comfortable to play against.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-29-22, 12:37 PM

It took him half the season and the Cavs tied for first place ahead of the Bucks to figure that out? He should have felt uncomfortable when the Cavs should have beat them the first game. The only reason the Cavs are not leading the Eastern conference is injuries, season ending and their still in play. I love the disrespect.

**Wrongside** · 01-29-22, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

It took him half the season and the Cavs tied for first place ahead of the Bucks to figure that out? He should have felt uncomfortable when the Cavs should have beat them the first game. The only reason the Cavs are not leading the Eastern conference is injuries, season ending and their still in play. I love the disrespect.

Rubio going down hurt so bad (also would have been nice if they didn't cancel those Bulls games when they had Covid, and made them play)....Bucks are going to want that home court advantage, and will have that 'it's time to get serious conversation sometime after the all-star break. Hopefully, it won't be until April...

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-29-22, 05:56 PM

Injury Rpt (for SUN):

Cleveland Cavaliers

Lauri Markkanen

PF

Jan 25

Out

Markkaken is expected to miss at least two weeks with the sprained right ankle he suffered in Sunday's 94-87 win over the Thunder, sources familiar with his injury situation tell Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-29-22, 05:57 PM

Rubio/Sexton still out long-term. JAllen: played last game.

For Detroit:
Detroit Pistons

Josh Jackson	SG	Jan 29	Day-To-Day	Jackson (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Jerami Grant	SF	Jan 28	Out	Grant (COVID-19 protocols) won't be available for Friday's game against the Magic.
Isaiah Livers	PF	Jan 25	Out	Livers (foot) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Kelly Olynyk	PF	Jan 22	Out	Olynyk entered health and safety protocols Saturday.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-29-22, 05:59 PM

Markkanen, LauriOutInjury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain
Nembhard Jr., RJOutIneligible To Play
Rubio, RickyOutInjury/Illness - Left Knee; ACL Tear
Sexton, CollinOutInjury/Illness - Left Knee; Meniscal Tear
Detroit PistonsGrant, JeramiOutReturn to Competition Reconditioning
Jackson, JoshQuestionableInjury/Illness - Right Lumbar Spine; Spasm
Livers, IsaiahOutInjury/Illness - Right Foot; Injury Recovery
Olynyk, KellyOutReturn to Competition Reconditionin

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-29-22, 06:04 PM

Cavs won by 20 1st meet in Clev.

Sort of wish Grant and Jackson were playing. Low FG% players. Have to wonder where this line comes out.

Think about what a reasonable lay # should be on this game? Cavs not really a secret anymore, based on the -3 line at CHI.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-30-22, 10:12 AM

I'm gonna pass on this #. Don't want to lay 8.5 on the road. Most I'd lay there is -8.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-30-22, 10:22 AM

Injury info on Spurs/Suns:

8:00 (ET)SAS@PHXPhoenix SunsAyton, DeandreQuestionableInjury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain
Crowder, JaeQuestionableInjury/Illness - Left Wrist; Contusion
Kaminsky, FrankOutInjury/Illness - Right Knee; Stress reaction
McGee, JaValeQuestionableInjury/Illness - Left Knee; Soreness
Nader, AbdelOutInjury/Illness - Right Knee; Injury management
Payne, CameronOutInjury/Illness - Right Wrist; Sprain
Saric, DarioOutInjury/Illness - Right Acl; Tear
San Antonio SpursBates-Diop, KeitaOutHealth and Safety Protocols
Cacok, DevontaeOutG League - Two-Way
Collins, ZachOutG League - On Assignment
Murray, DejounteOutInjury/Illness - Left Knee; Contusion
Poeltl, JakobOutInjury/Illness - Low Back; Soreness
White, DerrickOutRes

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-30-22, 12:23 PM

Line came down a bit:

*Cavs -7.5. 109 to win 100.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-30-22, 12:36 PM

One more (small) play:

Cavs 1h Moneyline -233. 70 to win 30.

**d2bets** · 01-30-22, 08:19 PM

Embarrassing blown lead loss to Detroit.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-30-22, 08:21 PM

Call me the The Jinx. Cavs play another dud 4q. Bad loss at Det.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-31-22, 12:05 AM

Horrible loss. Cavs can’t be trusted right now.

**Wrongside** · 01-31-22, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Horrible loss. Cavs can’t be trusted right now.

Too many days off in a row after a big win. They spent a few days thinking about how great they were, bit them in the A. I took Pistons + points. I wanted to take them on the ML too, but how do you do that?

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-31-22, 11:57 AM

This was probably the worst game of the season for the Cavs. They were cruising in this game only to go down like a cheap hooker on a cocaine binge. They're reading their press too much and need a few of these ass kickings.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-31-22, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

This was probably the worst game of the season for the Cavs. They were cruising in this game only to go down like a cheap hooker on a cocaine binge. They're reading their press too much and need a few of these ass kickings.

I meant to tell you. 1st score rpt I saw was Cavs 15-0!

**JIBBBY** · 01-31-22, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Horrible loss. Cavs can’t be trusted right now.

They are back at home tonight and I think they rebound hard against the crappy Pelicans.

Whether they cover the -7.5 points is a different story though? I'm still on the fence in taking this bet though. Cavs are playing back to back games as well. Probably taking a pass on this game. They probably win and cover though.

Wait for a better spot in the future to play them is my take..

https://sports.yahoo.com/m/fe0b2676-6de8-3103-85c3-478eeb5d3b83/pelicans-vs-cavaliers-odds%2C.html

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-31-22, 05:05 PM

Cavs -7. 102 to win 100.

I'm laying an egg in this thread.

**d2bets** · 01-31-22, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

They are back at home tonight and I think they rebound hard against the crappy Pelicans.

Whether they cover the -7.5 points is a different story though? I'm still on the fence in taking this bet though. Cavs are playing back to back games as well. Probably taking a pass on this game. They probably win and cover though.

Wait for a better spot in the future to play them is my take..

https://sports.yahoo.com/m/fe0b2676-...s-odds%2C.html

I laid -250 on Cleve ML. If they let me down I will never bet them again.