*** Conference Semifinals Discussion ***

B.A.R.

B.A.R.

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Eastern Conference Series Prices:


Cleveland -515
Indiana +393

Boston -700
New York +505


Western Conference Series Prices:


Minnesota
Houston/Golden State

Oklahoma City
Denver



GAME 1 Lines:

Cleveland -8 and 229.5

Boston -8.5 and 213

Oklahoma City -9.5 and 222

Minnesota TBA
 
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divol said:
Obviously Indiana has best chance at an upset.
But I assume all three go on, just the question how much effort it will take
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Agree to disagree. IMO the Knicks prob have the best shot of upsetting Boston. The C’s were not that impressive against Miami until the last game not to mention the amount of injuries they are having with their top three studs.
 
I think we have to assume Mobley has a fairly good shot at out rebounding Allen this series, I know Allen still play but could be some times Mobley at 5 plus Mobley in better position for the long boards, so besides the Allen under I played Mobley ov 8.5 boards with something else I can’t think of at moment, lol
 
CryptoWhale said:
Agree to disagree. IMO the Knicks prob have the best shot of upsetting Boston. The C’s were not that impressive against Miami until the last game not to mention the amount of injuries they are having with their top three studs.
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As long as Zinger is out there the Knicks pose no threat.
 
bulldogs said:
What is Holiday status? Big key in this series
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Jrue Holiday (hamstring) is off the injury report for Game 1 against the Knicks on Monday.
Holiday fully participated in Saturday’s practice after missing the final three games of the Celtics’ first-round series against the Magic. He’s absent from the injury report for Monday, so Boston will have its full rotation available to begin the second round. Due to Holiday’s return, Al Horford will come off the bench.
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Is it ok to have a mancrush on TJ McConnell? ;)
My favorite US born player in the league :)
He is like white RW. Always plays with 120%, minus athletics but plus three pointers
 
Gameover said:
Do we see a similar game in OKC tonight ?

Some rust ..
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Don't know, don't believe in rust. I think Thunder are hungry. They been waiting anxiously for the series between Denver and LAC to be over... I can easily see them overeager and that can be just as bad.
RW coming back to Oklahoma in a playoffs series should be interesting. Probably the player that did the most in and for Oklahoma since the franchise moved there and hopefully fans remember him that...
 
B.A.R. said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1919731120909824481
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Felt like more than just missing wide open shots. If those Tatum step backs or Horford rushed wrist flick 3s are considered open - I don’t love them. The only guys I trust to knock down shots are Jrue and White. Brown is playing hurt and has become a set shooter. He’s not capable of shooting 50% from 3 I feel like..

Knicks also missed a shit ton of FTs but a lot of them were Robinson and I suppose that will happen again.

Short rest for Knicks who were outplayed in g2 by Pistons off a comeback win in g1.

But the C’s absolutely need Zinger to play.
 
Big line for C’s. -10.5. But you have to feel like this game creeps into DD and perhaps the C’s don’t give up a 11-31 run again.
 
Road teams 3-0 SU in game 1's to start the 2nd Round.

Between the 94-95 & 07-08 playoffs, no road team collective won more than 1 of the first 4 x game 1's to start the R2 phase (home teams 47-9 SU overall, incl. 5 x 4-0 sweeps).

Between the 08-09 & 23-24 playoffs (not incl. 19-20 which had no HCA), road teams have only been swept once over the 4 x game 1's of the R2 phase while 3 times managing a 3-1 SU record.

No instances ever of the road teams sweeping the 4 opening game 1's of R2 since the league expanded R1 to include 8 teams for each conference (in 1984).
 
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How can you not take the 7 points? I really like 1st half money line +210! Let’s be clear it has nothing to do with Cavs, it the simple fact Cavs havnt played a game that gonna be this physical in a year maybe? The magic dis them no favors quiting, this really the 1st real basketball game Cavs have played outside practice! It shots fall early for Pacers they will get out to a small lead imo. Cavs will get it kicked into gear but soon enough to cover 8 vs a good and tested team? I’m not sure bout that.
 
BetCrimes1984 said:
Road teams 3-0 SU in game 1's to start the 2nd Round.

Between the 94-95 & 07-08 playoffs, no road team collective won more than 1 of the first 4 x game 1's to start the R2 phase (home teams 47-9 SU overall, incl. 5 x 4-0 sweeps).

Between the 08-09 & 23-24 playoffs (not incl. 19-20 which had no HCA), road teams have only been swept once over the 4 x game 1's of the R2 phase while 3 times managing a 3-1 SU record.

No instances ever of the road teams sweeping the 4 opening game 1's of R2 since the league expanded R1 to include 8 teams for each conference (in 1984).
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I love just betting the dog in the 1st 2 road games, preferably they win 1st but if they lose I generally just bet them again.
 
As long as 1/3 guys suit up the Cavs should roll. Pacers are nice but they didn’t miss a 3 and were still down before Cavs choked it up.

You’re getting the home team who is guaranteed to win the turnover battle by maybe a 2:1 ratio and guaranteed to win the rebounding edge.

Just can’t lose by 30 again from the 3.
 
Inspekdah said:
As long as 1/3 guys suit up the Cavs should roll. Pacers are nice but they didn’t miss a 3 and were still down before Cavs choked it up.

You’re getting the home team who is guaranteed to win the turnover battle by maybe a 2:1 ratio and guaranteed to win the rebounding edge.

Just can’t lose by 30 again from the 3.
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I had no clue this was game 2, god damn and pacers won the game I’m trying to bet!! This whole thing w Theresa has my week all fucked up! It gonna be last time I see her any day, they upping Thr drugs and you can tell she checked out and wants to be out of pain. Still wasn’t an easy desicions and knowing her the drugs might swing her back into a better mood not let her drift off. I dunno she hadn’t been taking the Ativan and they going to that every hour, could get it done.

I seriously thought this was game 1, no bets on anything I was talking bout, this a Cavs prop game
 
Thing that has struct me watching these dogs cover is that playoffs = PRESSURE. If u think about it regular season is almost 0 pressure. And many are wilting. Jalen Green Houston, Harden G7 usual, J Williams last night 5 of 20 and so forth. Then some like Hield rise up. Interesting to watch these favs gag toward the end.
 
I hit everything game 1 cept my stubborn ass putting Jokic in the sgp’s. Now his rebound number up to 13.5 and I’ll be damned if I don’t like that under again! I know he has the width but okc should be able to hold him to 7-8 boards one game this series and this game would be ideal if they plan on making this a series!

I have to check box score I know he got fucking 22!! But I think he only had 3 when I passed out around end the 1st (or maybe it was 1st time out?) I have to believe if okc serious they will not let him have 15+ rebounds again in game 2!!! If they do I’m just burning money!!

I think that Jokic under 13.5 boards pairs nicely with gm1 white over 15.5 points and Pritchard over 8.5 points. I kinda debated Prichard points or treys but he hits 2 treys I’m pretty confident he find 3 more points. I might do a seperate one with treys. White is a no brainer imo.
 
These lines confusing as shit, like yes okc should and normally will win, but fucking -10.5? Only if Denver gives up does that line make since, they not finna be happy they got 1 win!!! My only theory is if Jamal Williams as good they keep telling me the only way this game even close to double digits that kid has a game stuffing stat sheet. So Jamal Williams ov 32.5 “par”, but no confidence at all.

I guess ya gotta look at holmgren or hsrkenstien rebounds also, gotta assume nugs not gonna shoot it well.,
 
I’m parlaying Boston and Minny gm2 MLs at -250 I don’t give a fuck if it’s a bad bet. It probably is really stupid money wise. I probably look like a reckless gambler. 😂. I don’t give a fuck. I’ll gladly pay money to see either lose game 2s
 
skanless13 said:
I’m parlaying Boston and Minny gm2 MLs at -250 I don’t give a fuck if it’s a bad bet. It probably is really stupid money wise. I probably look like a reckless gambler. 😂. I don’t give a fuck. I’ll gladly pay money to see either lose game 2s
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Hey, many of us lost on the defending champions.

10-40 from 3 after 15-60.

But bottom line is they led 84-68 with around 7 mins left I believe.

At home.

Brutal loss. Makes the Cavs game look good.
 
B.A.R. said:
Hey, many of us lost on the defending champions.

10-40 from 3 after 15-60.

But bottom line is they led 84-68 with around 7 mins left I believe.

At home.

Brutal loss. Makes the Cavs game look good.
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Crazy. I’m speechless. Felt like it was as close to a lock as you can get for various reasons. Sad thing is, I’ll probably be on them again for game 3
 
Surprising to see the line in Indy given 3 ? for Cleveland... Even healthy not sure the line is correct. Maybe Jerome was cut and that's the reason for the line? :)
 
Wild game the other night from Jerome.

Game 1 was an off one as well.

He shot 52.6% this year from the field!
 
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