GP's NBA Hoops

[gpcyan3]

Thanks for the good words BC - always use the info you research in picking my plays. Glad we both cashed in that ticket.

On to Fryday. I'm playing a fairly large card tonight, and I feel some of the plays are ill-advised. The last couple days have been great for me in college hoops and college ball so I'm not too concerned... I'm still 1/2 asleep and this Hazelnut Cappicuno at work isn't helping much yet so I probably wont have a quality writeup.

My intial plays:

Knickerbockers +11 +105 (2u to win 2.1u)
Kings/Clippers u196 -108 (1.08u to win 1u)
Bulls -3 +106 (1u to win 1.06)
Michael Redd o27 pts -113 (2u to win 1.77u)

Ill-advised plays:

Suns/Knicks o216 -108 (1.08u to win 1u)
TT Rockets u92.5 -108 (1.08u to win 1u)
Bucks/Cavs o103 1stH +101 (1u to win 1.01u)

Thats about it for tonight. My intial thought on that Cavs game was to take the points but after looking at it more I believe the Cavs may continue to roll. Either way, Mil runs a ton and if the Cavs shoot >50% I believe this goes over.
Rockets are w/o Yao and have no offense. I will be surprized if they come up with more than 23 a quarter.
Kings play defense and so does the clipshow. If K. Mart has a bad game this goes under for sure. Knicks look like a solid situational play and Redd always throws up a ton of points when he's in OH.
That's about it for now. Glad the tennis season is finally here...
GL if you ride or colide. Let's cash these Friday tickets.

Yes this is a contradiction to my 1stH over. After hearing the interview with Cavs coach I believe they come out and play defense the first 12 mins.

1stQ cavs/bucks u52 -117 (4.68u to win 4u)
Hedging back my 1stH over as well
1stH Cavs/Mil u102 +106 (1u to win 1.06) (makes this basically a system play for me now...)

well... I believe the 1stQ under was the right play, but Cavs hit too many 3balls. Marshall with the layin with 4.4secs to go to ruin my under...
tilt chase is now on to recover some of those lost units...

Houston/Atl 1stH u86 -108 (3.78u to win 3.5u)

chase play #2... if cavs start to miss a couple 3balls I'll recoup some units... grabbed this right when it was released

cavs/mil 2ndH u102 -105 (2.63u to win 2.5u)

chase mode is still on

adding

clipshow u195 -101 (5.05u to win 5u)

Day couldn't end any differently. LAC puts up 30 something in the 3rd and I get a push for my last chase because I took reduced vig instead of 195.5...
wasn't a very good day to say the least.

12/29: 4-7-1 -7.85u

 

[gpcyan3]

Very buzy today so didn't get a chance to post my plays.

Played u188 in the minny game, hopefully that will pan out and hit for me.

gonna throw in a late bet.

GSW/Kings o216 -104 (2.08u to win 2u)

Kings/GSW 1stQ o54 -115 (1.15u to win 1u)

Basically both teams dont mind running. Semi-tail on bill and I did eye this one yesterday, but didn't pull the trigger til now. Guess I just needed that extra push. Anyways, should hit.

a little unlucky on this one as the total sailed 1 pt under.

12/30: 1-1 -1.08u

 

[gpcyan3]

Last day of 2006.

Everyone else loves this pick and I'll follow the forum on it. Looks like a winner in my book.

Suns -5 -104 (3.12u to win 3u)

12/31: 1-0 +3u

 

[gpcyan3]

New Year. Changing things up a little. Less plays per day. Trying to hit a higher percentage. System is finished (turned out it's not profitable now).

No writeup, just the plays today.

Spurs/Cavs u46.5 -105 (2.1u to win 2u)

Spurs -4 -104 (2.08u to win 2u)

1/1: 1-1 -.08u

 

[gpcyan3]

1/3/07:

Just 1 play today.

Spurs/Twolves u184.5 -103 (2.06u to win 2u)

under got slaughtered. Minny played much better than I thought and SA must still be sad about the Cavs 4th quarter domination the day before. ugh... I swear this play looked like a winner...

1/3: 0-1 -2.06u

 

[Killa]

Like that under g, GL on it

 

[gpcyan3]

thanks killa, thought that pick would hit.

what day is this? i'm not really sure, but i have some NBA picks that should be fun.

Real Cappage Today:

Nugz/Lakeshow u215 -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

Atlanta Hawks/Toronto Raptors o196.5 even (1u to win 1u)

Cleveland Cavaliers/Milwaukee Bucks 1stQ o51.5 -105 (1.575u to win 1.5u

for fun

Tony Parker Over 19.5pts -126 (1.26u to win 1u)

writeup as follows...

1))>> Nuggets still looking for solid scoring. (110+) Lakers off high scoring game, little rest, fact they can seriously lay eggs in quarters = +++ (<20pt/q)

2))>> Raptors still score a ton. They ran all last year and they will run more as the season goes. Raptors have no defense. Atlanta can shoot, etc, etc, and this is a low total as well o_0

3))>> Bucks fast break every basket. Cavs have been shooting >60% in the 1stQ lately. Bucks at home always score 25+ 1stQ

4))>> Duncan vs alot of bigmen in the middle = tony parker jumpers and baskets.

that's all.

GL

adding late plays for fun: (small amount)

Heat 1stH +11 -101 (.505u to win .5u)
Heat +19 +104 (.5u to win .52u)

1/6: 2-4 -0.785u

 

[gpcyan3]

Not really feeling tonight's card. Playing a couple anyways.

New Jersey Nets +6.5 -103 (1.03u to win 1u)
Nets/Cavs u186.5 -107 (1.07u to win 1u)
Pacers ML -515 (5.15u to win 1u)
Kings ML -425 (4.25u to win 1u)
Richard Jefferson u17pts -121 (1.21u to win 1u)

1/7: 2-3 -4.53u

 

[gpcyan3]

1/7?

Getting this one in right before gametime.

Spurs/Grizz u213 -110 (5.5u to win 5u)

Not an easy win at all, but the hard work paid off today.

1/8: 1-0 +5u

 

[gpcyan3]

1/10/07

One note for this bet:

*If Chicago shoots above 40% from the field this total will go over. If not it will go under.

I'm playing...

Wizards/ChiTown o216 -101 (2.02u to win 2u)

I like it the fact Killa is playing it. I also like the fact that when I breakdown the game lots of things point to chi having a great game.

Basically the wiz run all the time. They will score 100+ in almost every game vs another team that will run if needed. Chi is a jump shooting team, we all know this, nothing new. But the answer to the million dollar question is whether or not they shoot well. If they do they will compete for the win and this game will be a close match equaling a solid over play. If they shoot jumpers like shit then this over is toast.

Here's to Chitown hitting some jumpers tomorrow.
GL

ugh, of course I take the lower juice and get a push!

1/10: 0-0-1

 

[reNew Orleans]

:smiley_acbe:
lets cash it gpcyan

 

[gpcyan3]

1/11/07

2ndH plays tonight on Cleveland and the Over.

Thoughts on the situation:

Cleveland will try to save face in this nationally televised game.

Cleveland will hit more jumpers next half.

Cleveland Cavaliers -3 (2H)(-105) 2.1u to win 2u = Cavs +23
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns Over 104 (2H)(-105) (2.1u to win 2u) = Over 212

That's all.

1/11: 1-1 -.1u

 

[gpcyan3]

1/13/07 ===== Go Colts Day.....

You all know what's coming.

Cleveland Cavs +3 -110 (4.4u to win 4u)

What do I hear?

Winna winna chicken dinna?

and

Riding the Heatwave

Miami Heat +7.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

Also a small parlay.

Magic +11 -110/Heat +7.5 -110 (.5u to win 1.3u)

That's all. Have a great football weekend.

Cash Money today.

11/13: 3-0 +6.3u

 

[gpcyan3]

MLK day and I'm playing one early game.

Washington Wizards -3 -115 (1.15u to win 1u)

Washington plays well at home and the Jazz are slumping.

adding a 2H play on Detroit

Pistons -2 2H -105 (1.05u to win 1u)


-1u

 

[driver]

Dang, i was thinking of Jazz ATS and ML. GL anyway. :shake:

 

[gpcyan3]

Been a couple weeks since I've posted. Still trying to figure out the local situation as well as new ways to get around the recent happenings online.

Tonight I'm taking the favs...

Dallas -4 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Clipshow -6 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Jersy/Clipshow u191 (3.3u to win 3u)

That's all for tonight.

Ride or collide, either way - GL.

-5.5u

 

[Satyr]

I'm on Dalllas as well. GL man :cheers:

 

[gpcyan3]

Well, it has been a while...

After the exit of Pinnacle and Neteller (the way in which 95% of my bets were placed), I decided to take a short break on the season as Feburary is a tough month in hoops for me anyways...
But... I've got alternative methods worked out and I'm looking to finish the NBA season strong.

March is the money month in NBA. It's the month that determines who's going to make the playoffs and who's looking to rebuild next season. Which creates interesting situations.

Today I'm taking (it's not a surprize):

NO Hornets -5 -105 (2.1u to win 2u)

My thoughts about this one...

1) What are the Celtics playing for this late in the season? Durant/Oden?

2) Hornets have a chance to make the playoffs - granted, it has to be a significant run - but they have a chance.

3) I like to bet home teams late in the season.

Overall, this game feels like a nailbiter win. I just can't overlook how bad the Celtics have been this season.

Cheers to everyone else, as I noticed most people are on this one as well.

Let's cash this Monday ticket.

3/20: 1-0 +2u

 

[Satyr]

GL tonight man :shake: :cheers:

 

[gpcyan3]

Thoughts on today....

Nugz game line just feels off to me.

Cavs should play some defense.

Opinions...

Nuggets always play well 1stQ and Nets sometimes sputter out of the gate. I'll throw some coin on the Nugz to open this TNT game with some flair.

As for the Cavs game...

1 of 2 things will happen.

Charlotte shows up, keeps it close and covers the spread. (103-98 Cavs)

Charlotte does their usual slacking and throw up long jumpers. (99-87 Cavs)

I'm going with the under play on Charlotte TT. It's low compared to their avg, but all teams who play against the Cavs have lower TTs than normal...

Nugz 1stQ -0.5 -105 (1.05u to win 1u)
Nugz -1 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Charlotte TT under 94.5 -115 (1.15u to win 1u)

GL follow or fade

Houston should cover as well, but I'm laying off.

3/20: 1-2 -1.2u

 

[gpcyan3]

A couple close calls yesterday...

(~)Nugz procede to miss 11 shots in a row to end the 1stQ!... to cost me my bet by .5

(~)Cavs procede to lay a defensive egg in the 2ndH and miss 2 potential game winning shots thus sending it to OT...

but, it's the NBA... Nothing new there.

My plays for tonight...

Dallas/Cavs u186 -105 (1.05u to win 1u)
Dallas -3 -110 (3.3u to win 3u)
Pacers/Spurs u183 (1.1u to win 1u)
Timberwolves +6.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Wizards +2 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

Thoughts on these games/././.:

Both the Cavs and Dallas play defense, like to run sets/plays and run the clock. I see this game being run away with by Dallas, so a stab at the under is a good call IMO.

Dallas -3 is just a bargain for me. The Cavs are not as good as Dallas. Simple as that to me. I feel a letdown for Cleveland. I believe they lay a big fat (and I mean FAT) egg in this game.

Pacers/Spurs I dont see either team hitting 90 lol

Twolves is a tail and also based on the fact they might make the playoffs this year if they actually come to play in a couple games down the wire. Ricky D is one of my biggest disappointments this year in the NBA. Maybe he will show me something to close out this month. We'll see...

And last but not least, I'll take the Wiz to out shoot the Sonics.

That's all, GL to everyone, follow or fade.

3/21: 4-1 +4.95u

 

[gpcyan3]

Focusing on college ball tonight, but I will be fading my Cavs.

Yes, it's a must win game, etc, etc...

But Cavs are unraveling. Should be closer than DD.

Knicks +10.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

also adding...

Clippers +120 (1u to win 1.2u)

LakeshowGame u203 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

3/23: 1-2 -1u

 

[gpcyan3]

Sunday 25th

Plays for today....

Rockets -4.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Nugz/Cavs 1stQ over52 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Nugz/Cavs over204.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Nugz +235 (1u to win 2.35u)

Rockets vs Hornets? are you joking?
Houston is in the Championship hunt...
Hornets are still buzzing around the honeycomb.

Late Night Association on National Television with Rivals, C-Mel, and LBJ?
I smell blood in the water and that means points.
Yes, the Line is HIGH.
Yes, Vegas knows what this game is bringing to the table.
Yes, I'll take Nugz @ 235 doggie to the Cavs anyday.

3/26: 1-3 -.95u

 

[gpcyan3]

Trying to grind out some profit...

Spurs -4.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Miami Heat -9.5 (1.1u to win 1u)
Redd vs McGrady - most points scored: Michael Redd -2 points -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

Thoughts...

Spurs are starting to get into form, they are working themselves into steam roll mode.
Same for the Heat.

Also, who else on the Bucks is going to score 20+?

adding

Raptors -3 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

That's all.

3/26: 3-1 +1.9u

 

[gpcyan3]

Shouldn't have taken the Raptors yesterday. I went ahead and took the squareist(?) play on the card and paid for it...

3/27

Cavs -2 -110 (2.2u to win 2u)

Cavs are dropping games left and right, They ARE in a slump. We will have to wait to see how long this streak goes (hopefully not as long as last year)...

but...

Indy is hopeless this year and I believe they tank a couple to rebuild.

Cavs are in must win mode and they CAN beat Indy.

There really is not much else I like on this card.

3/27: 1-0 +2u

 

[gpcyan3]

Tonight I'm taking...

Cleveland TT over 93 -110 (2.2u to win 2u)

Rockets/Clipshow under 187.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

No need for explaination on these plays. Cleveland should hit 90 in this game, even if they play some heavy defense on the Knicks, who really dont play much defense. Plus its at MSG and people are there to see LBJ score points.

Houston and Clippers are both slow teams that work the 1/2 court game. Unless this one is close with some useless FTs at the end I dont see this one hitting over 180.

GL

3/28: 1-0-1 +1u

 

[gpcyan3]

4/1/07

This is the money month. April is here and so is playoff basketball.

Today I'm liking the Nugz to push and try to save their playoff chances.

I'll take the Suns at home, because its totally the wrong bet to make (which will make it cash in)

And the Wiz against a weak April team (Bucks)

Suns -2 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Nugz -3.5 -110 (2.2u to win 2u)
Wiz -3.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

That's it for today.

4/1: 3-0 +4u

bring out the broom

 

[gpcyan3]

4/13/07

I think the Wizards will actually show up tonight to win.

Washington Wizards -4.5 -110 (2.2u to win 2u)

Just 1 play.

4/13: 1-0 +2u

 

[gpcyan3]

4/17/07

Couple plays...

Orlando Magic -3.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Cavs/79ers 1stH under 95 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
GSW -7 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

That's all. Can't wait for the postseason.

4/17: 2-1 +.9u

 

[gpcyan3]

4/21 Start of the playoffs!

Raptors -4.5 (1.05u to win 1u)

NJ never shows up. I'm counting on that again here.

Maybe a couple more picks later today. GL everyone.

------------------------------------------------------

So... Nets actually showed up today...

adding

Orlando/Magic over 181 -110 (2.2u to win 2u)


4/21: 1-1 +.95u

 

[gpcyan3]

4/22 Playoff day two.

Followed the forum earlier on

Los Angeles Lakers/Phoenix Suns Under 213½ -110 (2.2u to win 2u)

Also playing:

Cavs -12 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

Drew Gooden Under 19½ pts+rebs -135 (2.7u to win 2u)

Chances are I will take a couple plays later as well...


--------6:20---

Today is looking good so far.

The later plays...

Denver Nugz TT over 94 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

The reasoning behind this one is simple. When the Nuggets hit over 100 they win games. They know this and will try very hard to push the ball and score in triple digits. San Antonio runs slower halfcourt sets, but they can run the ball as well with Parker and Ginobili. It's playoff time now and Melo/AI are not going to miss.

Let's cash this last ticket for the sweep.

-----------------

bring out the broom

4/22: 4-0 +6u

 

[gpcyan3]

4/24

11-2 run in April. It's time to close out the month strong.

I'm playing these two plays for a couple reasons.

#1 Suns do not want to play another game against the Lakers like the last one. They will look to run more and they WILL shoot better than last game. Lakers usually start the game strong as long as Kobe plays decent. I saw him play well in the last game and I don't see any difference in this one.

Suns/Lakers 1stQ o53 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

#2 Heat need a win. I strongly believe the league sat down with the refs and told them not to call as many fouls on certain star players. No one wants to watch the last couple minutes without those players and the league knows this. Thus Miami has a good chance if both players can stay in the game tonight.

Miami Heat ML +150 (1u to win 1.5u)

Let's keep this run going.

--10:12---

Adding another unit on

Suns/Lakers 1stQ o53 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

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4/24: 1-1 +1u

 

[ghostnmyhead]

gl... opp with you on miami

 

[gpcyan3]

4/25

nice hit ghostinmyhead, wish I was on that side.

Bad call with Miami last night. But still keeping the streak going as I'm going on something like 9 positive days in a row and not 1 losing day in April.

Don't really like much on the card tonight, so I'm just gonna sit back and watch these games.

I will be playing the under prop on Gooden again even tho the juice is heavy.

Drew Gooden Under 19 pts+rebounds -165 (1.65u to win 1u)

Might have a late play.

Enjoy the games.

Adding

Dallas -2.5 3rdQ -110 (2.2u to win 2u)

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4/25: 1-1 +.35u

 

[gpcyan3]

5/3/07

Been a couple days since I have posted. Glad to have finished out April strong.

I'm on a nice run right now...

10 positive days in a row and not one losing day in the entire month of April!

Let's see if we can continue the run into May.

Tonight I'm taking:

GSW/Dallas Mavs over 208.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)
Utah 1stQ -2 -125 (1.25u to win 1u)
Utah 1stH -2.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

I may play a couple more later if some halftime lines look good.

Let's cash these tickets!

5/3/07: 1-2 -1.35u

 

[gpcyan3]

5/7/07

Plays are fewer and far between.

Playoffs are always tough and lines are sharp.

Hoping to pull a +5u to +10u profit in the next week or so to hit my goal for the season.

Tonight I'm playing 1 dog and 1 fav.

Detroit Pistons -5.5 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

the Mighty Mighty Warriors +4 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

That's all.

GL everyone, enjoy the games tonight.

5/7: 1-0-1 +1u

 

[gpcyan3]

5/12/07

Playoffs are in mid swing now and I've been trying to find good value bets as most of these lines are tight

Tonight I am taking

Lebron James under 36.5 Points + Rebounds -110 (2.2u to win 2u)

LBJ could easily hit over this mark in points alone, but averaging the point distribution across the last 2 months and esp weighing in on the matchups against the Nets and VCarter in particular lead me to believe he gets around the low 20s and under 10 boards giving this prop some value as I see it 60/40 in favor of the under.

I also believe the Suns roll tonight by double digits, but I will only be watching...

Anyways, just my 2 cents. Enjoy some great hoops today.

5/12: 1-0 +2u

 

[ATLHawksBandwagon]

I like it, I've got VC +2.5pts vs Lebron, GL tonight

 

[gpcyan3]

5/13
Hope that prop hit for you ATLHawksBandwagon, LBJ didnt have a good night.

still working the end-year run

12 of last 13 positive days

Tonight I'm taking a small stab at the under in the Utah/GSW game. I predict a final score of 110-102 GSW

GSW/UTAH UNDER 219 -105 (1.05u to win 1u)

Enjoy some great basketball! (and go mighty mighty warriors)

5/13: 1-0 +1u

 

[gpcyan3]

5/14

13 of last 14 positive days

Tonight I'm taking

Cavs +3.5 -105 (1.05u to win 1u)

I believe this is the game that changes the series in the Cavs favor.

The books are trying to sell the Nets as a team that can compete with the Cavs. Only chance this is going to happen is if the Cavs lay a big fat egg. The Nets just do not have it IMO. Cavs take control of the series tonight and win by 8.

My 2 cents

5/14: 1-0 +1u

 

[gpcyan3]

5/15

14 of 15 positive days

Tonight I'm hoping Chicago doesnt lay down in the 4th.

Chicago +8 -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

That's it.

If I hit this bet I will have reached my goal of a +50u profit for the season!

5/16: 1-0 +1u