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NBA Degen Gambling Thread

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by el gnomo, Feb 24, 2013.

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  1. Kwame

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    You're on fire. I like how you're being selective with your plays.

    I'm looking at two games tomorrow: Wizards +3 vs Minn. & Rockets -11 vs Boston. Nothing definite yet though.

    Edit: Also taking a look at Kings -1.5 or ml vs. Phoenix.
     
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  2. Kwame

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    I'm back after taking a break so I'm going to have a few more games than usual. This is what I have for tonight: Wizards +4, Rockets -11, and Kings ml. Might take another break depending on how this night goes.
     
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    The Grantland's NBA betting lines series are hilarious. I wish it could become a daily installment.

    Although the Suns just lost ATS to the nets, I'm still betting on the Suns +2 tonight.
     
  4. clippy

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    Nicely done!
     
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  5. el gnomo

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    Sick night, congrats bro. Way to make a comeback!
     
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  6. Kwame

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    Thank you gentleman, it was a very profitable night. Funny how haters like samfisher and trolls like meh won't dare show their face in a thread like this.
     
  7. Kwame

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    Clippy, any thoughts on the Clippers at Timberwolves tomorrow night?
     
  8. clippy

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    Generally I find betting after the first two weeks of the season to be futile as it's really hard to beat the 10% vig without having an edge (which offseason uncertainty can produce early on). I suppose the Wolves will be a 1 or 2 point favorite and it's really hard to pick a side there. They have been tough at home and the Clippers haven't been that great on the road. Only thing going in the Clippers favorite is that it is a back-to-back for the Wolves coming off a close game and the Clippers had a day off.

    So.. yeah, I really have no idea. One thing I can say is that Chris Paul is due for a good shooting game and the Wolves lackluster defense may be just thing thing to wake him up.
     
  9. Kwame

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    Yeah, the T-Wolves opened up as 1 point favorites. I was really hoping that it would be LAC -1.5 and the line would be bet up to -2 and then I would take Minny +2. At this point, I'm with you, it's a tough one and really a coin-flip game in my opinion. I'm looking to make one solid play tomorrow. Probably gonna look at a few more games before posting a pick.
     
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    The game that stands out to me is the Knicks +6 at home vs the Pacers. The Knicks have looked horrible this year and it's hard to see that line holding up. I would have put it more like Knicks +10. Of course, I have done terribly in my early sports betting so far so I'm not exactly the expert.
     
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    That line stood out to me too. The fact that it's relatively low leads me to believe that it'll be a close game, but I just have a hard time putting money on NYK and backing that team. That line will probably go up to Knicks +6.5, but if it holds firm from there then New York might be the play. It'll have all the characteristics of a trap game. The feedback and commentary is much appreciated.
     
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    All signs point to a Pacers blowout so I'm not sure why that line started so low, unless it's just the assumption that the Knicks can't be THAT bad. Probably if I were doing better on sports betting I would put a good bet on the Pacers right now, as I expect it to move at least a few points by gametime.
     
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    Without any kind of analysis and only looking at that line, seems like a super tarp. Very interested on how much it moves tomorrow, but Knicks looking like the play just to be on the same side as Vegas.

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  14. el gnomo

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    wtf... that pic was not what i linked... mods please delete
     
  15. el gnomo

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    already self-reported that awful pic... this is what i was going for:

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  16. clippy

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    Luck be damned, I just put a smallish bet on the Pacers. I just can't see the Knicks making this even close.
     
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    Brooklyn
    Indiana
    Portland
    Houston 105,5 - OVER
    Minnesota 107,5 UNDER
     
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    What are the sure bets for tonight?
     
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    Thanks man. I just avoid outsmarting myself. You know basketball so it's easy to talk yourself into and out of bets. Hit the Rockets last night but only for $200.

    Going with this today:

    Wager (sort by time)
    Risk Win
    Los Angeles Clippers +1 (-108)
    Los Angeles Clippers (7-4) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (7-5)
    Scheduled : 11/20/13 7:05 PM (CST)
    Accepted: 11/20/13 9:45 AM (CST)
    Sport: Basketball - NBA - Game (#515)
    Ticket #: 81824447
    Risk/Win: $1,080.00/$1,000.00
    Outcome: Pending
    $1,080.00 $1,000.00
    1 of 1 Total Wagers $1,080.00 $1,000.00

    I love this bet. Paul is going to ****ing wreck Rubio and there's a some team drama
     
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    No bet is for sure
     

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