NBA Betting Thread 2015-2016

[thewalker]

I'm back, baby. Tonight Knicks -3.5 in Brooklyn. I can't believe that line is so low, I think it'll go up to -5.5 by tipoff. Brooklyn is terrible and the crowd will be all pro-Knicks anyway, it'll be like a home game. Knicks are pretty good!

Also love Sacramento at home vs New Orleans Money Line and I also teased Heat +10.5 vs Clippers. Line is +5 but I think it'd be nice to have a few more points of cushion.

Good luck!

 

[maurice93]

I'm back, baby. Tonight Knicks -3.5 in Brooklyn. I can't believe that line is so low, I think it'll go up to -5.5 by tipoff. Brooklyn is terrible and the crowd will be all pro-Knicks anyway, it'll be like a home game. Knicks are pretty good!

Also love Sacramento at home vs New Orleans Money Line and I also teased Heat +10.5 vs Clippers. Line is +5 but I think it'd be nice to have a few more points of cushion.

Good luck!

Carmelo Anthony was banged up last night, so I am not even sure if he is playing on a back to back.

 

[thewalker]

Carmelo Anthony was banged up last night, so I am not even sure if he is playing on a back to back.

That probably explains the line, thanks. Still taking the Knicks though.

 

[thewalker]

Well, that sucked. Guess Vegas loves chumps like me!! LOL I got everything wrong.

However, onwards and upwards, love the Spurs tonight -5.5. Can't wait for this game.

 

[K Douglas]

I've been on a bit of a hiatus after taking some losses. But what the heck new year new bets, right. I don't think I would have taken the Spurs at -5.5, Leonard hasn't been playing well recently. As he goes so goes the Spurs. I think the Cavs are primed to win the east again. Irving is back and Tristan is stepping up his game.

Tonight (Jan 16) I like the following:

Bucks Hornets under 200. Both teams are tired after tough games last night. Gotta feeling this will be a sloppy game with poor shooting and starters being rested.
Nets +11 @ Hawks. I may tease the line 5 points in favor of Nets so +16. Hawks are coming off an OT loss Friday night in Milwaukee.
Celtics Wizards over 209. This game should be a shootout.
Pistons +11 vs Warriors. The line is +7 but I'm going to move it 4. Pistons should be able to cover at home. Warriors are struggling a bit with the 3 point shot right now. And the front court match up doesn't favor them here. This one I love the most out of all my bets.

Good luck to all.

 

[thewalker]

I've been on a bit of a hiatus after taking some losses. But what the heck new year new bets, right. I don't think I would have taken the Spurs at -5.5, Leonard hasn't been playing well recently. As he goes so goes the Spurs. I think the Cavs are primed to win the east again. Irving is back and Tristan is stepping up his game.

Tonight (Jan 16) I like the following:

Bucks Hornets under 200. Both teams are tired after tough games last night. Gotta feeling this will be a sloppy game with poor shooting and starters being rested.
Nets +11 @ Hawks. I may tease the line 5 points in favor of Nets so +16. Hawks are coming off an OT loss Friday night in Milwaukee.
Celtics Wizards over 209. This game should be a shootout.
Pistons +11 vs Warriors. The line is +7 but I'm going to move it 4. Pistons should be able to cover at home. Warriors are struggling a bit with the 3 point shot right now. And the front court match up doesn't favor them here. This one I love the most out of all my bets.

Good luck to all.

With the exception of Brooklyn, great calls, KD, especially on Detroit vs GSW. Celtics Wizards was indeed a shootout just like you thought.

Tonight I like Timberwolves Money Line vs Suns. Suns are in total freefall and Minnnesota is young and hungry, but they don't play well at home. However, I don't think that matters playing the Suns.

I'm teasing Dallas to +17.5 vs the Spurs. Lot of vets on Dallas and great coach, I think that should be enough points to cover.

I'm also taking OKC Money Line. Miami has looked pretty bad on this road trip and they have their hands full with KD and Russ and that crazy OKC crowd.

 

[K Douglas]

With the exception of Brooklyn, great calls, KD, especially on Detroit vs GSW. Celtics Wizards was indeed a shootout just like you thought.

Tonight I like Timberwolves Money Line vs Suns. Suns are in total freefall and Minnnesota is young and hungry, but they don't play well at home. However, I don't think that matters playing the Suns.

I'm teasing Dallas to +17.5 vs the Spurs. Lot of vets on Dallas and great coach, I think that should be enough points to cover.

I'm also taking OKC Money Line. Miami has looked pretty bad on this road trip and they have their hands full with KD and Russ and that crazy OKC crowd.

Damn Nets they are woeful. Outscored by 21 in the 2nd half and gave up 56% shooting to the Hawks who played their secondary unit significant minutes. The other game I was tempted with was the Kings to cover against the Clippers and they won outright. Should have gone with the gut there.

I'm not a huge fan of today's matchups but I like the rationale behind your calls. OKC is 19-5 at home highly unlikely they lose to a Miami team that has looked downright awful at times on their current road trip. And in fact I don't think I'd even tease the Mavs I think they can cover the +12. I think I'd steer clear from the Suns-Wolves match up. 2 team playing awful ball where anything can happen. Minnesota doesn't defend the 3 point shot very well and a guy like Teletovic can do damage from behind the arc. It wouldn't shock me at all to see Suns win. I'd prefer to sub in a Nuggets 5 point tease at home against a struggling Pacers squad. Or bet the under 202.5 as both teams are struggling to score.

 

[thewalker]

Lots of games on tonight!! When I see all those lines and point totals, it's like looking at a lineup at your favorite spa and all the juicy possibilities! haha

I like the Utah Jazz in New York tonight vs. the Knicks. I just have a feeling on this one, I'm going money line, I think the books are overestimating Knicks with Porzingis and Melo banged up.

I also think Raps Celtics will go down to the wire so I like Celtics +8.5, I teased the line a bit, I don't like +3, not enough points.

Lastly, I have some clear favorites on money lines that I'm gonna parlay together, Cavs over Nets, Warriors over Bulls, Thunder over Hornets, Kings over Lakers.

Good luck!

 

[K Douglas]

Lots of games on tonight!! When I see all those lines and point totals, it's like looking at a lineup at your favorite spa and all the juicy possibilities! haha

I like the Utah Jazz in New York tonight vs. the Knicks. I just have a feeling on this one, I'm going money line, I think the books are overestimating Knicks with Porzingis and Melo banged up.

I also think Raps Celtics will go down to the wire so I like Celtics +8.5, I teased the line a bit, I don't like +3, not enough points.

Lastly, I have some clear favorites on money lines that I'm gonna parlay together, Cavs over Nets, Warriors over Bulls, Thunder over Hornets, Kings over Lakers.

Good luck!

I wanted to get a bet or two in but been so damn busy the past couple of days. I definitely would have been playing the Raps-Celtics +202 and it looks like it went way over. Dang.
As I write this the Knicks Jazz are in OT. Nail biter!

 

[SkyRider]

NBA party at Muzik. Wear a helmet and bulletproof vest.

http://www.thestar.com/entertainmen...ack-in-the-game-with-nba-all-stars-party.html

 

[thewalker]

Well, I'm back for some shits and giggles, I don't know why I'm even bothering, I'm just getting hammered this year.

Anyway tonight I have a money line parlay of Heat, Celtics, Nuggets and Hawks.

 

[whynot888]

Well, I'm back for some shits and giggles, I don't know why I'm even bothering, I'm just getting hammered this year.

Anyway tonight I have a money line parlay of Heat, Celtics, Nuggets and Hawks.

I usually stay away from parlays when I'm on a cold streak and stick to singles.

 

[thewalker]

I usually stay away from parlays when I'm on a cold streak and stick to singles.

But it's not really worth it to put $20 on a game that you might win back $24 from. Where's the fun in that?

 

[K Douglas]

Well, I'm back for some shits and giggles, I don't know why I'm even bothering, I'm just getting hammered this year.

Anyway tonight I have a money line parlay of Heat, Celtics, Nuggets and Hawks.

I've been getting my butt handed to me on bball DFS. I might go back to traditional bets. Big slate tomorrow as well. I'll post my picks in the morning. Just remember only bet what you are willing to lose. I have a feeling you're due for a run though, maybe I'll tag along

 

[K Douglas]

I've been too busy but like a couple late night bets tonight.

(Bet $50) Warriors -13 vs Jazz. I'd also lean towards the under 208.5. Warriors haven't been playing particularly well the past couple of games but Utah's offense is pitiful.
(Bet $50) I also like the Kings (at home) on the money line +250. Cavs are not playing well right now and Cousins is in beast mode. Worth the longshot.

 

[Dawgger]

How can anyone possibly wager on the NBA? You have no idea which players are playing and which player(s) are being "rested"!

 

[thewalker]

How can anyone possibly wager on the NBA? You have no idea which players are playing and which player(s) are being "rested"!

This guy has made a great living at it. The guy is my idol, would pay so much for his insight on how he picks. Great Twitter follow too as well:

http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/dollars/post/_/id/2935/meet-the-worlds-top-nba-gambler

https://twitter.com/haralabob?lang=en

 

[K Douglas]

How can anyone possibly wager on the NBA? You have no idea which players are playing and which player(s) are being "rested"!

I agree right now its tough. SA rested their whole lineup last night vs Okla.
That being said it does create an opportunity for the bench guys to showcase their talents. The Spurs have a budding star in Jonathan Simmons. Miami has Josh Richardson and Justice Winslow. Sometimes I like betting on these types of players.