I just made 2 Futures bets on the Cleveland Cavaliers

[Covering the #]

They only scored like 81 points the last time they played Cleveland. Tonight, they came out on fire, which I should have expected. 47 points in the 1st killed the under. The Cavs shut them down the rest of the game, especially the 4th. I don't think they'll shoot 10 of 12 from 3 in a quarter ever again.

True, but there's something about the rims in Cleveland I tell ya! Brick city unless a swish.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Note for SAT game at PHI:

*Allen played vs Embiid 2x last year.

First game, Allen had a very good game vs Embiid. Has to be said that Embiid had the upper-hand in 2nd meet.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Two plays:

*Cavs 1h +2. 226 to win 200.
*Cavs (game) +4 -111. 333 to win 300.

[shadymcgrady]

I'm probably gonna go with the over 213.5 instead for this one

Should've put more, that was over Midway thru the 4th. Good luck tonight, not touching this game. Don't like the refs for cle in philly

[Mac4Lyfe]

True, but there's something about the rims in Cleveland I tell ya! Brick city unless a swish.

You might be onto something.

[Mac4Lyfe]

I'm not sure TT will play tonight? I'm not sure TT ever plays for the Pacers? I think they release him off the books, so he can join the Cavs or Lakers tbh. I think he could be a good pickup for the Cavs, helping the young bigs get tougher.

Tristen played well last night against the Cavs. He was a beast on the offensive boards again, kept a lot of possessions for the Pacers and played great defense for 3 quarters. He looked tired in the 4th, got beat like a drum vs Levert in crunch time and missed a 2 foot layup that he airballed. LOL I still think he'd be a great add to the Cavs in the playoffs. Huge upgrade over Ed Davis.

[JIBBBY]

Can't touch this game tonight. Cavs on a back to back and in Philly. Philly is pretty stout at home regardless of being short handed.

I think Philly probably wins this game if anything. I'll take a pass though.

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers-philadelphia-76ers-2022021220/

[Mac4Lyfe]

Two plays:
*Cavs 1h +2. 226 to win 200.
*Cavs (game) +4 -111. 333 to win 300.

I like the Cavs today. I love them if Garland plays. The 6ers will be undermanned without Harden and Millsap. And they are undersized. Embiid will get his but it's going to be tough for everyone else and actually I think Embiid may have a tough time as well. I'm glad Philly won last night vs the Thunder after being on a losing streak.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Can't touch this game tonight. Cavs on a back to back and in Philly. Philly is pretty stout at home regardless of being short handed.

I think Philly probably wins this game if anything. I'll take a pass though.

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/clevela...rs-2022021220/

Jibbby - Philly is on a back to back too and they are undermanned. Plus they are lilliputians, small except for Embiid. If Garland plays and especially if Markannen plays, this game won't be close. Even without them I think this is a great spot for the Cavs.

[JIBBBY]

Jibbby - Philly is on a back to back too and they are undermanned. Plus they are lilliputians, small except for Embiid. If Garland plays and especially if Markannen plays, this game won't be close. Even without them I think this is a great spot for the Cavs.

Philly still typically strong at home especially with Embiid playing. GL though Mac and I hope you and the Cavs win. I'll check in. I'm gonna take a pass though myself.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Philly still typically strong at home especially with Embiid playing. GL though Mac and I hope you and the Cavs win. I'll check in. I'm gonna take a pass though myself.

Yeah, the 6ers were able to at least sleep in their own beds. I think the keys are Embiid and Maxey. If the Cavs limit either of them, I think they win easily.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Lucked out on injury info:

Cleveland CavaliersGarland, DariusProbableInjury/Illness - Low Back; Soreness
Markkanen, LauriOutInjury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain
Nembhard Jr., RJOutG League - Two-Way
Sexton, CollinOutInjury/Illness - Left Knee; Meniscal Tear
Philadelphia 76ersHarden, JamesOutNot With Team
Millsap, PaulOutNot With Team

[ChuckyTheGoat]

How many days does Harden have to report to new team?

[Mac4Lyfe]

How many days does Harden have to report to new team?

They probably won't play him until after the All Star break. He's resting a sore hammy.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

They probably won't play him until after the All Star break. He's resting a sore hammy.

Harden and Simmons are two of the biggest primadonas on the planet. Hopefully, they now feel compelled to suit up and actually earn their salary.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Harden and Simmons are two of the biggest primadonas on the planet. Hopefully, they now feel compelled to suit up and actually earn their salary.

I'm hoping they both crash and burn. Would love them to start playing like Westbrick. LOL

[ChuckyTheGoat]

One last play:

*Sixers Team total: Under 106.5. 110 to win 100.

Good Luck.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I'm hoping they both crash and burn. Would love them to start playing like Westbrick. LOL

Harden's play has dropped off dramatically. His eFG% is down 7pts from last year.

And Simmons might be the biggest puzzy of all-time. Could have teamed up w/ Embiid as one of the best young tandems in the league...but he wasn't interested.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Garland is playing. Cavs in a romp. Let's go.

[Mac4Lyfe]

One last play:

*Sixers Team total: Under 106.5. 110 to win 100.

Good Luck.

Line dropped. I got Sixers under 106. Let's go Chucky. I'm excited to see this matchup.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Blazers amazingly won again...with almost no roster. Huge 4th qtr.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Cavs with another horrible 1st quarter 2 nights in a row. Fukkers won't defend. Damn, another night of this shit.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Embiid running a clinic.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Embiid running a clinic.

I don't like the way the Cavs are defending him. Maybe he'll wear out in this 2nd half but they need to do something different. Allen might foul out shortly.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Cavs starting to figure the 76ers out. Just took the lead.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Cmon, Allen, hang tough. Embiid can't go as hot as he did in 1h.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Very bad. DOA.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Oh well. On to the next one. 76ers served the Cavs a can of whoop ass. They haven't had their asses kicked in a long time so might be good medicine. Jarrett Allen needs to hit the fukkking gym and get stronger. He got pushed around like a rag doll today. Embiid made a statement for MVP.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Cmon, Allen, hang tough. Embiid can't go as hot as he did in 1h.

He shitted on Allen all night.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

He shitted on Allen all night.

Ya, props to Embiid. Big game.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Ya, props to Embiid. Big game.

He shitted on my tonight too. I lost a dime on this shit.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Holy shit, Embiid had a game. 40 pts and +24 +/-.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Holy shit, Embiid had a game. 40 pts and +24 +/-.

Triple-double, to boot.

[d2bets]

Triple-double, to boot.

Embiid looks like the most dominant player in the game. But I wonder if Harden will crimp his style.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Embiid looks like the most dominant player in the game. But I wonder if Harden will crimp his style.

It was not JB Bickerstaff's best night. Why the hell would you not play your bench more, especially after a back to back. Rondo had an incredible game the night before and you don't play him at all? Lamar Stevens is from Philadelphia and you don't play him???

Jarrett Allen is not good defending his own man. He is great at help defense in the paint but can't stay with his own man. Plus he's really soft. Any strong big man can bully him in the paint. He had 5 rebounds last night. That's fukking ridiculous. The Cavs really need another big strong enough to not get bullied in the paint because him, Mobley and Markannen are all tall but light weight. Jokic, Towns, Gobert, Bam, Vucevic, Ayton, Nurkic all will give Allen problems. Hell, Christian Woods shitted on him a few weeks ago. Allen needs to drink more milk and get in the fukking weight room.

Embiid is a beast no doubt but he's been shut down by great defenders. I remember Horford and Robert Williams of the Celtics playing tough defense on him. They are both very strong and could keep Embiid out of the paint. I think Harden is going to be a huge asset to the 76ers because he's another guy that can get his own shot.