Future Series Price: Philadelphia VS Boston NBA

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-04-23, 03:36 PM

Game 3 line stable at -1.5. Do you think that # moves up/down?

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-04-23, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Game 3 line stable at -1.5. Do you think that # moves up/down?

Playing: SIXERS (gm3) +2.5

This is the # I wanted. Some contrarian logic on why I like the Sixers here:

1) Coaching edge. Off the blowout loss, I give the coaching edge to Rivers here against the young coach. Celtics can try to repeat their Game 2 effort. Rivers can try to garner a tactical edge.

2) Embiid can't be as bad as last out. Rivers said that he's fine physically. Just had a bad game.

3) Embiid/Harden have to be worth something as a Home Dog. Sixers won 54 games in the Reg Season. Will back them here in the pivotal game of the series.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-04-23, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Playing: SIXERS (gm3) +2.5

This is the # I wanted. Some contrarian logic on why I like the Sixers here:

1) Coaching edge. Off the blowout loss, I give the coaching edge to Rivers here against the young coach. Celtics can try to repeat their Game 2 effort. Rivers can try to garner a tactical edge.

2) Embiid can't be as bad as last out. Rivers said that he's fine physically. Just had a bad game.

3) Embiid/Harden have to be worth something as a Home Dog. Sixers won 54 games in the Reg Season. Will back them here in the pivotal game of the series.

Some shops opened at Boston -2. Quickly shot down a half a point to -1.5 within minutes. I would only imagine a split here. I don't think Philly could win 2 in a row at Home. I'm thinking 2-2 back to Boston.

Good Luck Chucky on your wager!

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-04-23, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by TheMoneyShot

Some shops opened at Boston -2. Quickly shot down a half a point to -1.5 within minutes. I would only imagine a split here. I don't think Philly could win 2 in a row at Home. I'm thinking 2-2 back to Boston.

Good Luck Chucky on your wager!

Thanks, Shot. Yes, that's my logic.

It's a psychological thing. But I much prefer +2.5 over +1.5. At +1.5, there's only one landing spot for the Dog (that doesn't win outright).

I know that's Captain Obvious stuff. At +2.5, we can cover if game is tied and there's a bucket at the horn.

Depending on how it plays out, I do think the Sixers could be viable in Game 4, too. We'll see.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-04-23, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Thanks, Shot. Yes, that's my logic.

It's a psychological thing. But I much prefer +2.5 over +1.5. At +1.5, there's only one landing spot for the Dog (that doesn't win outright).

I know that's Captain Obvious stuff. At +2.5, we can cover if game is tied and there's a bucket at the horn.

Depending on how it plays out, I do think the Sixers could be viable in Game 4, too. We'll see.

I totally agree with you on the +2.5. When you like something... you gotta go with what you like. I've seen games in which +3 is valuable. Oddly enough it does fall on 3... and at least you get your money back. I know someone will chime in and say... OMG... what's the juice on that? lol Well.. when I used Bovada a lot... they always had games at +3 for -115. Can't beat that lol when the typical line +2.5

**Madison** · 05-04-23, 05:04 PM

I'd be a tad worried to see how Embid comes off a nights sleep, or not and see how the knee responds. Don't think the C's will lose again to an Embid less sixers.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-04-23, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Madison

I'd be a tad worried to see how Embid comes off a nights sleep, or not and see how the knee responds. Don't think the C's will lose again to an Embid less sixers.

The knee issue has to play with your mind a little. Statistically Philadelphia has the 21st scoring offense and the 4th scoring defense at Home in the regular season. Boston has the 8th scoring offense and 4th scoring defense on the Road. Food for thought.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-05-23, 07:19 PM

Sixers take the lead, 25-24. Bench to the rescue.

What's your take on this game?

**bjb7223** · 05-05-23, 07:58 PM

sucker punch

**bjb7223** · 05-05-23, 08:50 PM

Philly has been rubbish all night. Need to wake up in the next 4 minutes

**bjb7223** · 05-05-23, 09:01 PM

head stomp

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-05-23, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by bjb7223

Philly has been rubbish all night. Need to wake up in the next 4 minutes

Ya. Not much hope. I hate Harden.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-05-23, 09:14 PM

OK, lame play. Celts too good.

**bjb7223** · 05-05-23, 09:22 PM

Philly just does not have it

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-05-23, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

OK, lame play. Celts too good.

It's truly tough to filter out the emotions after watching a win or a loss... and staying with pure logic. The NBA is like a WWE match at times.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-05-23, 10:06 PM

Woah...

Did they really just open Game 4 at Boston -3.5

Series Price Boston -675

Incredible

**bjb7223** · 05-05-23, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by TheMoneyShot

Woah...

Did they really just open Game 4 at Boston -3.5

Series Price Boston -675

Incredible

books know Philly=done

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-05-23, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by TheMoneyShot

Woah...

Did they really just open Game 4 at Boston -3.5

Series Price Boston -675

Incredible

See post 122. Wish I could inspire some confidence for Sixers. But I don't know.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-05-23, 10:18 PM

Changed my mind:

*Played: SIXERS (gm 4) +3.5.

...Really comes down to a couple things:
1) Boston opened gm3 hot. Sixers were playing from behind.
2) Sixers just didn't shoot well enough to win. 40% FG.
3) All is not necessarily lost. A split at home would even it up at 2-2.

**ThaTopMoron** · 05-05-23, 10:32 PM

Boston back in control

SLAM them to win the East. They just continue to drill 3's and the defense is rebounding into form. Knicks/Heat??? LOL

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-06-23, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by TheMoneyShot

Woah...

Did they really just open Game 4 at Boston -3.5

Series Price Boston -675

Incredible

Hey, Shot. Nice post!

I got in at +3.5. Now +2.5, so looks good. One of those where you need a gentle push to get down on it.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-06-23, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Hey, Shot. Nice post!

I got in at +3.5. Now +2.5, so looks good. One of those where you need a gentle push to get down on it.

Dang! I didn't even notice the 1 point movement until I read your post. That was fast! Wish you luck Chucky! Get em! If your gut tells you to go for it... fire away!

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-06-23, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by TheMoneyShot

Dang! I didn't even notice the 1 point movement until I read your post. That was fast! Wish you luck Chucky! Get em! If your gut tells you to go for it... fire away!

Thanks, Shot. Adding you to my Sports Advisors list. Look for your monthly commission check.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-06-23, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Thanks, Shot. Adding you to my Sports Advisors list. Look for your monthly commission check.

lol

**Madison** · 05-07-23, 10:50 AM

Should be a war today. Hopefully ref's don't influence. Big game 3 difference Horford went from 1-8 game 2 (been bad last 3 or 4 games) to 4-7 on three's. His mechanics are wacked as he's been barely hitting the rim until game 3.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-07-23, 09:38 PM

Game 5... very soft ML. Time to be scared if you're a Boston Fan.

**Madison** · 05-08-23, 08:16 AM

Final shot in regulation SMART. Final shot in overtime SMART. or DUMB!!!

Up 5 with circa 2 minutes left and blow it. How many times must we see this? They don't deserve to win a title. Probably the most undisciplined to win one I can remember IF they do.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-08-23, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by Madison

Final shot in regulation SMART. Final shot in overtime SMART. or DUMB!!!

Up 5 with circa 2 minutes left and blow it. How many times must we see this? They don't deserve to win a title. Probably the most undisciplined to win one I can remember IF they do.

Had the game on my DVR... fast forwarded most of it. Had no idea they went up 5 until Charles Barkley indicated... kind of sucks to comeback... be up by 5 and then lose. I truly don't want to watch Philly VS New York or Miami... ridiculous. Hoping the refs want Boston to move on. Every game is basically in the refs hands.

**Madison** · 05-08-23, 11:39 AM

Every game is basically in the refs hands.

Unfortunately they control the game. The 2 quick fouls (1 minute in) on Brown were just ridiculous. Unfortunately this is what the game has come down to.

**lakerboy** · 05-08-23, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by TheMoneyShot

Had the game on my DVR... fast forwarded most of it. Had no idea they went up 5 until Charles Barkley indicated... kind of sucks to comeback... be up by 5 and then lose. I truly don't want to watch Philly VS New York or Miami... ridiculous. Hoping the refs want Boston to move on. Every game is basically in the refs hands.

Refs were on Boston big Time yesterday. That was a truly awful officiated biased display.

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-08-23, 12:00 PM

If Scott Foster gets Game 5... I don't know if I should cry or be happy? lol

Wikipedia - Scott Foster nicknamed "The Extender" for his perceived habit of making bad calls on purpose to extend NBA Playoffs Series... LOL gotta love it.

**bjb7223** · 05-08-23, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by TheMoneyShot

If Scott Foster gets Game 5... I don't know if I should cry or be happy? lol

Wikipedia - Scott Foster nicknamed "The Extender" for his perceived habit of making bad calls on purpose to extend NBA Playoffs Series... LOL gotta love it.

5/8/2023

Golden State @ L.A. Lakers

Scott Foster (#48)

Kevin Scott (#24)

Curtis Blair (#74)

Brent Barnaky (#36)

**bjb7223** · 05-08-23, 12:04 PM

Lakers to lose tonight? Scott Foster time

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-09-23, 10:39 AM

Philadelphia At Boston Game 5 - Your Officials...

Marc Davis, Sean Corbin, Josh Tiven

**Madison** · 05-09-23, 11:14 AM

Celtics -180 to win East. Presume if they best Phi they will be -300-400 over Heat NY. Good bet??