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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by impressivegol, Apr 16, 2014.

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  1. impressivegol

    impressivegol Member

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    Diehard Rox fan here who also bets on a lot of NBA. I'll never bet against the Rockets personally, although I wouldn't chastise anyone that did if they good reasoning behind it. One thing I have done a lot this season though is bet on the total going over a lot in Rox games (esp during that stretch with Bev and DH out).

    I was thinking of also possibly taking the over tonight as well (209.5) as I expect it to be end to end stuff. Just not sure how confident I am in the NBDL scrubs coming up and getting buckets. Anyway over the years at this forum (i had an old username that I forgot, but it had to do "franchise", paying homage to steve francis) and I don't recall there ever being any threads about betting on Rox, whether it be a prop bet (example; Harden OVER 24.5 pts on a given night), total, anything. and just realized if I was the only fan on here that monitors the betting markets. I very well could be, and if so. don't mind me and carry on!

    Go Rockets!

    ps: the lines for first round matchups aren't out yet but I'm expecting Houston to open up as a -220ish fav (have to bet $220 to win $100) to win the series.
     
    #1 impressivegol, Apr 16, 2014
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    I don't bet money but, I gamble with my health every dam game. I hope I survive the playoffs man. Good fortune to you anyway bro.
     
    #2 Dgn1, Apr 16, 2014
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    #3 Kwame, Apr 16, 2014
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    heypartner Contributing Member

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    here's the list of usernames starting with Franchise.

    FrAnChIsE
    Franchise 3
    Franchise Cat
    Franchise#1
    Franchise.Yan (not Yao lols)
    Franchise007
    Franchise03
    Franchise04
    Franchise05
    Franchise2001
    Franchise222
    Franchise223
    Franchise22
    Franchise2K
    Franchise3*5*33
    Franchise3*5*41 (dude must have started with Rice, then switched to Eddie)
    Franchise3384
    Franchise403
    Franchise4Life
    Franchise73
    Franchise835
    Franchise84

    do you remember now?


    And YES, Franchise1 is not taken
     
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  5. impressivegol

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    DaFranchise703 is what comes to mind really. Could I give you a bunch of my old email addresses.


    I don't care to reactivate it at all as impressivegol is my username on various forums now. is there some benefit to having longer tenure. I can't rule out Franchise84 with that being my birth year.
     
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    heypartner Contributing Member

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    DaFranchise
    DaFranchise03
    DaFranchise0309
     
    #6 heypartner, Apr 16, 2014
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    I do not touch NBA games at all but will wager NFL.
     
    #7 RocketBlood, Apr 16, 2014
  8. impressivegol

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    heypartner, where is the search feature? i feel if i read dafranchise's posts i could tell. i read the FAQ and it says search feature is on the top of most forum pages i don't see it though.
     
    #8 impressivegol, Apr 16, 2014
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    you have to be a contributing member to use search. Best bet is to use google.
     
    #9 el gnomo, Apr 16, 2014
  10. impressivegol

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    thx el gnomo

    just read some of his posts and thats not me. will email you some old e-mail addresses partner
     
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  11. impressivegol

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    assuming that would help locate it
     
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    dangerous betting on no-meaning games when bench players are starting.

    They didn't make the over.
     
    #12 heypartner, Apr 16, 2014
  13. impressivegol

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    yeah that weariness was what prompted me to start the thread in the first place, i didn't play it bc didn't know if bench guys could get buckets. I'll post Rocket bets I like consider and or play in that other thread in the NBA Dish forum during the postseason though, as it looks like no one over here has real interest
     
    #13 impressivegol, Apr 16, 2014
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    the games at end of the season like this often provide great wagering opportunities, like the Nets knowing they were going to play just 8 players and preferred 6th seed
     
    #14 impressivegol, Apr 16, 2014
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    Trey Daniels!
     
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    -220?! No way. I'm thinking maybe around -175 tops and probably closer to around -160. Portland is better than you think. I guess we'll see!
     
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    Obviously i can see the scorecard now, but I would not have bet over 209. When you have no players playing who is scoring? No deal.

    If I was a gambler, and I'm not but maybe I should be, I would bet against the Rockets if permitted. In fact, because I know the Rockets so well, that would arguably be one of my best shots at making money. It also doubles as a win win - you either win cash or your teamwins the game
     
    #17 makio9, Apr 17, 2014
  18. impressivegol

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    very possible I'm underestimating the Blazers as they were #1 on my personal wish list of who to face in the first round from several months ago.
     
    #18 impressivegol, Apr 17, 2014
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    My book has Rockets -200 to win the series.
     
    #19 impressivegol, Apr 17, 2014
  20. impressivegol

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    Consensus opening series prices if anyone was curious for all series


    Mavs vs. Spurs -700
    Bobcats vs. Heat -2500
    Wizards vs. Bulls -185
    Blazers vs. Rockets -200
    Nets -130 vs Raptors
    Grizzlies vs. Thunder -360
    Hawks vs. Pacers -600
    Warriors vs. Clippers -380
     
    #20 impressivegol, Apr 17, 2014
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