NBA definitely wants Knicks in the finals

[2Sweeet]

They don't call him "the extender" for nothing boys and girls. He gets game 4 also

[2Sweeet]

NYK will win gm3. I could see similar to the Cavs games where NYK wins gm3, then Indy wins gm4. Then just matter whether Indy finishes off NYK in the garden or back home.

All u needed to know is Foster is doing this series / thread.

[2Sweeet]

It's such a joke how u made another thread without seeing Scott Foster was the Ref in tonight's game JV? Shows you have no clue about gambling or the NBA, Yet, you tucked your tail between your legs and bailed on another thread. This goes for all you, the second you knew Foster was the Ref tonight you should of been betting Under and Knicks with both fist. Yet most of you don't gamble or pay attention. I do and I got huge futures on Indy. Keep posting nonsense Chico. Then bump this shit if the Knicks win LOL. You only picked 6 of the teams to win the NBA Championship so far. Make 3 more threads with 4 teams left.

[Headsterx]

Just as I posted in the Cavs thread, Pacers are undefeated when leading 2-0 in playoff series. After Cavs series, now 9-0. And make it 10-0 next week.

[KRIT]

NYK will win gm3. I could see similar to the Cavs games where NYK wins gm3, then Indy wins gm4. Then just matter whether Indy finishes off NYK in the garden or back home.

[k13]

If NBA still wants the Knicks what would Knicks winning the series 4-2 pay now? You got to back the conspiracy theory with cash if you want to be validated.

+1100

[pavyracer]

If NBA still wants the Knicks what would Knicks winning the series 4-2 pay now? You got to back the conspiracy theory with cash if you want to be validated.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

At least worth mentioning some Conspiracy theory:
*NBA surely doesn't want two sweeps. They need ad-revenue.
*OKC looks REALLY good. People are waking up to just how good they are.
*It's early, but Pacers look good. Knick mentality off after blowing Game One?

In Western Game 3, I have to think the refs give MINN every whistle in the first half.
...NBA brass doesn't want this series to be one-sided.
...Ref favoritism is often done in the first half. Second half is played honestly.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I guess back posting before football but I never bet this chuck

holding firm here no betting until football

I knew you'd be back. Hope you're enjoying your summer.

Sports-betting markets are very tight nowadays. Tough to turn a profit.

See you for Football. I'll be sponsoring at least one contest again. Look out for an invite, and take it ez, champ.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I guess back posting before football but I never bet this chuck

holding firm here no betting until football

OK. Thx for the update.

[johnnyvegas13]

Good post. I knew Johnny would be back b4 Football.

I guess back posting before football but I never bet this chuck

holding firm here no betting until football

[johnnyvegas13]

NYK basically had a parade after they beat a banged up Boston team. They already won their championship.

WTF LOL. NY fans are sick puppies

Good point it was more about Boston being banged up than New York being that good

I mean I took them 6 games just to beat the pistons

[Madison]

NYK basically had a parade after they beat a banged up Boston team. They already won their championship.

WTF LOL. NY fans are sick puppies

[johnnyvegas13]

After all this I am thinking no bet

I already mushed them w my OP

and +135 isn’t really worth it imo

[stevenash]

The NYK/IND series line hasn't budged off of yesterday's posted 165/+135.

Here's an interesting prop: the over/under on the number of games this series goes is 5.5
Over 5.5 games -200, Under 5.5 games +165 (ridiculous juice on that prop)

If you think the Pacers will win the next 3 out of 4 games, you can get the Pacers -2.5 games @+220 odds.
Conversely, if you think the Knicks will win the next four consecutive games, you can get New York -2.5 games @+800 odds. I haven't crunched the numbers, I'll get to that tomorrow, but at first glance, I think the true odds on the Knicks sweeping the next four games should be more like +1100.

What can I tell you, I'm a geek from way back.
It's who I am, it's what I do.

[pavyracer]

I'm pretty sure NBA wants Indiana - Oklahoma finals. This will be historic as two of the smallest markets in the league will be playing in the finals. The thought of either of these teams winning the championship will be historic. It's also what would President Trump want two red states competing for the big prize.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Don’t waste your money on NYK series bets. They were only -160 before the series started, pretty clear sharps and books didn’t like them.

My theory is there is little to no home court at MSG,
road teams and players bring their best game there. Pacers much up well, they got like 3-4 elite wing defenders they can put on Brunson. Pacers will wear down the Knicks,l as they’re the much deeper team. Also Carlisle is much better coach than Thibs.

NYK basically had a parade after they beat a banged up Boston team. They already won their championship.

Good post. I knew Johnny would be back b4 Football.

[JIBBBY]

^Thinking OKC vs Pacers in the Finals. To early to call though. OKC runs and guns and plays defense. Pacers just to big for the Knicks and they are on fire shooting the ball right now and refuse to lose. Deeeper bench. Knicks may make it interesting though in the end.. That's my take for what ever that's worth...

[KRIT]

Don’t waste your money on NYK series bets. They were only -160 before the series started, pretty clear sharps and books didn’t like them.

My theory is there is little to no home court at MSG,
road teams and players bring their best game there. Pacers much up well, they got like 3-4 elite wing defenders they can put on Brunson. Pacers will wear down the Knicks,l as they’re the much deeper team. Also Carlisle is much better coach than Thibs.

NYK basically had a parade after they beat a banged up Boston team. They already won their championship.

[newton0038]

Dolan has dirt on Silver!

[stevenash]

I had a hunch on INDY tonight Stevie.. Paid off.

I had a small 1* play on the Pacers last night, but it was just a Game One wager. I thought +5.5 was generous, the game closed at +5. One of my sports writer buddies told me earlier this morning that the game closed at 4.5 in some shops. (I don't know how much Pacer money was plunked down in the final two hours before tip to drive the line down a half point, or a full point but it was like the books were saying, "Please bet New York, we'll even give you the 'hook' at no additional charge". That's my take anyway.

I'm pissed at myself, I was waffling back and forth whether or not to bet the money line which was pretty much 2:1 man to man (-220/+180) when I bet the game at 3:00 yesterday afternoon. 20/20 hindsight and all that other bullshit, but my opinion going in was the Pacers were going to give New York a game with the Knicks winning a squeaker.

The Pacers are NewYork's krytomite I tell you, Indiana is Lex Luthor to New York's Superman.
I place a premium on loyalty. I'm the furthest thing from a Knickabocker yahoo, but that MSG fan base is as loyal as they come. Holy Mother of God they can whine though, they've been calling in to the NYC sports radio talking heads with all sorts of crap all morning.

"Wah, wah, wah, the only reason why Indiana won the series last year was because we had some of our key players 'banged up'."
To which I say, "Indiana has to play what the schedule says they have to play, regardless of who's injured or whatnot."
The bottom line is the Pacers got it done.

I can understand the whining, if my team hasn't won shit since Gerald Ford was in the Oval Office, I'd be a tad cranky too.

Ever since Boston got eliminated last week, I haven't heard word one about Tatum going down like that, or Porzingis suffering from some sort of nasty virus that's been lingering around him for two months now.
The Celtics shook the Knicks hands, told them "We'll see you next season" and went home.

Chew on this.
Since 1998, when the Geek Squad first started detailing this post-season minutia, teams leading by nine or more points with under a minute left in the game or overtime were 1,414 - 0.

Now that stat is 1,414 - 1

[Madison]

What does this say about the C's barely able to score 100 ppg against nyk D and Ind puts up 138???

[johnnyvegas13]

I had hunch on INDY tonight Stevie.. Paid off. Charles Barkely did also which is a shocker. Thought he might of mushed me.. lol.

Going forward i still think OKC still wins it all. Defense wins championships straight up in most sports looking at the finals.

Btw I think u r right okc when the chips r down like gm 7 vs nuggets r just too powerful

vs Knicks is best for ratings tho

[johnnyvegas13]

I have not bet ( yet )

[johnnyvegas13]

+135 dk

+142 fd

[ChuckyTheGoat]

The books know 100x more than I know, but WOW indeed.

Yeah, DK's opener is +165/+135 too.
That's pretty much the universal adjusted series line, no matter where you shop.

See John's comment above. Knicks as Dog for the series.

But think about what the lines will be @IND. -3/-3.5? I'm not surprised by the adjusted Series price, b/c I don't think IND will be only -1 in their home games.

[JIBBBY]

I had hunch on INDY tonight Stevie.. Paid off. Charles Barkely did also which is a shocker. Thought he might of mushed me.. lol.

Going forward i still think OKC still wins it all. Defense wins championships straight up in most sports looking at the finals.

[stevenash]

+165 at betonline. WOW

The books know 100x more than I know, but WOW indeed.

Yeah, DK's opener is +165/+135 too.
That's pretty much the universal adjusted series line, no matter where you shop.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I think NYK, even with this colossal choke job loss, will probably be -125 or so to win the series (IMO)
We'll know within an hour.

I like the Knick comments in my thread:
1) Robinson is not healthy IMHO. He's not doing much.
2) Knick bench does not do much (if Robinson is not 100%). Lot of pressure on a few guys.
3) I am not a huge Brunson fan. Good player but he's not big. Wears down in a long series.

Just my opinion. I see a lot of the same matchup problems as last year's series.

[lakerboy]

+165 at betonline. WOW

[lakerboy]

There you have it. Just popped up at+135 DK.

[lakerboy]

I think NYK, even with this colossal choke job loss, will probably be -125 or so to win the series (IMO)
We'll know within an hour.

No chance. They are already -5 to win the next one but are+700 to win the chip. They will be+135 to win the series is my guess as that isn't up yet at DK. They were not much of a favorite to begin with and Pacers series price dropped at pinnacle before this game. Indy was only+1035 to sweep which I found to be suspicious.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

If Knicks lose this game Chuck I am definitely taking series price at + money

let’s see what happens here

OK. They gacked it. Pacers up, 1-0.

[stevenash]

If Knicks lose this game Chuck I am definitely taking series price at + money

let’s see what happens here

I think NYK, even with this colossal choke job loss, will probably be -125 or so to win the series (IMO)
We'll know within an hour.

[johnnyvegas13]

Knicks has this game won

overtime now