OT: NBA lines thread

Kosta · Post #1 » by **Kosta** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 9:35 pm

I don't know if this is allowed or not on here, but I know we have a lot of degenerate gamblers out there because I've seen them in a few threads we've had up about different sportsbooks. The Pistons have won 11 ATS in a row now, I'm liking them against the Mavs tonight as well. Hornets up against the Lakers at home, L.A coming off a back to back, I like it. What are you guys hitting up?

Sixers
Raptors -8.5 187 O/U

Cavs
Hawks -2.5 187.5 O/U

Sonics
Nets -8.5 196.5 O/U

Bobcats
Celtics -13.5 189 O/U

Lakers
Hornets -2 206 O/U

Pistons
Mavs -2.5 189 O/U

Pacers
Suns -11 225.5 O/U

Warriors
Blazers -2 207 O/U

Heat
Bucks -4.5 189 O/U

Magic -4
Clippers 192 O/U

Rockets -5 187.5
Knicks

LightingTheRafer · Post #2 » by **LightingTheRafer** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 9:51 pm

Detroit didn't cover against Boston, and in fact were 2 points favourites and lost by 7.

www.covers.com

I'd take Cavs -2.5 over Hawks. Road team in this series is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 games.

Post #3 » by **Harry Palmer** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 9:56 pm

Kosta wrote:I don't know if this is allowed or not on here, but I know we have a lot of degenerate gamblers out there because I've seen them in a few threads...

...

Tony Wilson in 24 Hour Party People wrote:''Don't judge. Piety is a very unattractive quality.

Kosta · Post #4 » by **Kosta** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 9:56 pm

LightingTheRafer wrote:Detroit didn't cover against Boston, and in fact were 2 points favourites and lost by 7.

www.covers.com

I'd take Cavs -2.5 over Hawks. Road team in this series is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 games.

My bad, I actually had the Celtics that game. So they're 10 out of 11. Maybe they get back on track tonight. I don't see the Mavs playing at the Pistons level yet this season.

Kosta · Post #5 » by **Kosta** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:00 pm

Harry Palmer wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

My definition of degenerate gambler is probably different then yours. Basically by it I mean those who're hardcore with sports betting and like action all the time. Not necessarily somebody who bets their mortgage on games. Juts to clear that up.

Post #6 » by **Harry Palmer** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:03 pm

Kosta wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

My definition of degenerate gambler is probably different then yours. Basically by it I mean those who're hardcore with sports betting and like action all the time. Not necessarily somebody who bets their mortgage on games. Juts to clear that up.

The whole 'degenerate' thing made me think you were being negative. I'm weird that way. Also, I like quoting cool movies. Here, watch:

Clouseau: Listen to me, Hercule, and you will learn something. Now then, the facts in this case are: the body of the chauffeur was found in the bedroom of the second maid. Fact! Cause of death: Four bullets in the chest. Fact! The bullets were fired at close range from a .25 caliber Beretta automatic. Fact! Maria Gambrelli was discovered with the murder weapon in her hand. Fact! The murder weapon was registered in the name of the deceased, Miguel Ostos, and was kept, mind you, in the glove compartment of the Ballon Rolls-Royce. Fact! Now then, members of the household staff have testified that Miguel Ostos beat...

[snaps his pointing stick]

Clouseau: You fool! You have broken my pointing stick! I have nothing to point with now!... have testified that Miguel Ostos beat Maria Gambrelli frequently. And now, finally comes the sworn statement of Monsieur and Madame Ballon, as well as all the members of the staff, each of them with perfect alibis. Now then, Hercule, What is the inescapable conclusion?

Hercule LaJoy: Maria Gambrelli killed the chauffeur.

Clouseau: What? You idiot! It's impossible. She's protecting someone.

Hercule LaJoy: How do you know that?

Clouseau: Instinct!

Hercule LaJoy: But that facts...

Clouseau: You are forgetting the most important fact - motive.

basketball royalty · Post #7 » by **basketball royalty** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:05 pm

The only game I really like is the Cavs. It is a back to back for them but last night was a cakewalk and they have won 4 or 5 straight, while ATL has lost 4 straight. Both streaks, I suppose could be snapped but I don't think the Hawks are legit and the Cavs will keep their momentum.

Not sure if David West is playing in the LAL vs NO matchup, not willing to put money on it but the Lakers look good.

basketball royalty · Post #8 » by **basketball royalty** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:10 pm

What about props bets? I've got AP -1.5 pts vs Willie Green. I hope AP doesn't have one of his doughnut games.

Kosta · Post #9 » by **Kosta** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:13 pm

basketball royalty wrote:What about props bets? I've got AP -1.5 pts vs Willie Green. I hope AP doesn't have one of his doughnut games.

Yeah I got -1.5 on A.P at Even odds at the Greek. You hit that one up? I don't know, Willie Green always seems to light us up.

Kosta · Post #10 » by **Kosta** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:14 pm

basketball royalty wrote:The only game I really like is the Cavs. It is a back to back for them but last night was a cakewalk and they have won 4 or 5 straight, while ATL has lost 4 straight. Both streaks, I suppose could be snapped but I don't think the Hawks are legit and the Cavs will keep their momentum.

Not sure if David West is playing in the LAL vs NO matchup, not willing to put money on it but the Lakers look good.

Cavs huh? I wasn't really looking at that game, but I might drop some on them, the Hawks look like they've hit a wall of late.

basketball royalty · Post #11 » by **basketball royalty** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:15 pm

Kosta wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Yeah I got -1.5 on A.P at Even odds at the Greek. You hit that one up? I don't know, Willie Green always seems to light us up.

He only scored 13 in out last meeting. Also, he has only played 3 games since an injury where he hasn't scored more than 13. I don't think he will score mare than 12 pts or so, I just hope AP comes to play today.

edit: He has scored 8, 10, and 10 since coming back. Plus I think he sucks and Louis Williams is the guy we should really be afraid of will take a lot of his minutes. IMO ofcourse.

Kosta · Post #12 » by **Kosta** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:35 pm

basketball royalty wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

He only scored 13 in out last meeting. Also, he has only played 3 games since an injury where he hasn't scored more than 13. I don't think he will score mare than 12 pts or so, I just hope AP comes to play today.

edit: He has scored 8, 10, and 10 since coming back. Plus I think he sucks and Louis Williams is the guy we should really be afraid of will take a lot of his minutes. IMO ofcourse.

What about Calderon vs Miller prop? Points + assists, it's at -2.5 for Jose, I expect him to post at least around double-double numbers vs this Philly team.

Any thoughts on the Warriors/Blazers game?

basketball royalty · Post #13 » by **basketball royalty** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:44 pm

Kosta wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

What about Calderon vs Miller prop? Points + assists, it's at -2.5 for Jose, I expect him to post at least around double-double numbers vs this Philly team.

Any thoughts on the Warriors/Blazers game?

IDK, I agree that Jose could put up a nice 15 and 10 but I'd be worried that Miller would get a 17 and 6 or something. I don't like that spread.

I would lean towards GS because Roy is uncertain to play.

Kosta · Post #14 » by **Kosta** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 11:31 pm

Following a play from someone else I know, they're liking the Raps/Philly under. Hitting it up the 187.5 for a small number.

I'm surprised nobody else has any opinions for tonight...