Some NBA Friday notes....

[B.A.R.]

Milwaukee hosts Cleveland for 2nd time in 3 days...

They combined for 242 on Wednesday night with a 130 point 2h.

No real data here but I've noticed most of these (2 straight games between teams same venue) new situations the league has instituted see less scoring the 2nd game, especially with a very high scoring 1st match.

Bucks went 276 then 235 last weekend at Detroit for two games.


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Hawks off 3 straight losses since the b2b Murray game winners. That includes a random 2 game west coast trip to NorCal.

Start of a 6 game home stand.


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Suns game #2 of a 7 game road trip.

Pacers returned home earlier this week from a long trip, lost a tough one to Denver but rebounded nicely over Philly on Thursday.

A seperate thread coming with a note on the Suns trip


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Orlando off since last Monday.

Memphis first home game after a short 4 game trip but right back on the road Sunday at 330 eastern in Indiana.

 

[B.A.R.]

I noted a separate thread on the Suns trip

That will be posted tonight.

 

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I mentioned in @EL CAPO thread yesterday regarding his Knicks and Nuggets under that the NY pace/points had really slipped (it seemed) to me since the New Year.

Wob with some proof.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1750988833964081190

 

[B.A.R.]

Mostly live market tonight but I wouldn't be surprised if Raps and Clips climb over 115.5 in the 1H.

 

[KJ]

Book already with 31 with less than 14 minutes of court time

 

[B.A.R.]

Book already with 31 with less than 14 minutes of court time

That's another 1h lean u had at 126 too. I'll regret that one. Fun start in Indy.

 

[B.A.R.]

Mostly live market tonight but I wouldn't be surprised if Raps and Clips climb over 115.5 in the 1H.

Pace isn't bad here, just lack of made 3s and FTs keeping this under as of now.

 

[B.A.R.]

Luka with 41 at halftime in Atlanta...

 

[B.A.R.]

That 2h over 114 in Charlotte has some sizzle to it. Several units of sizzle.

For what it's worth, I'm mostly stalking unders this week.

Hoping for a fast start Bucks and Cavs then pop it.

 

[B.A.R.]

I didn't touch the 2h in Indianapolis, and I regret it.

Despite being against most of my live betting philosophies, that box at halftime had everything for a game that ends 280 or so.

They have 30 points in the first 3:26 of the 3rd. This is absolutely nuts.

This is one of those games you don't get in front of the freight train.

There could be a 45-53 point 4th but why bet under "hoping"?

Concentrating elsewhere.

 

[B.A.R.]

Mostly live market tonight but I wouldn't be surprised if Raps and Clips climb over 115.5 in the 1H.

The shot attempts with 2Q FTs are what you wanted for this play.

The lack of 3s made this a last minute sweat but 118 in the books.

 

[B.A.R.]

Clippers and Raptors was 233.5 at 1am last night

An hour before tip they were painted 236.5.

This 2h number is extremely strong. Tossing up a 120 is pretty aggressive IMO. EDIT-- as I typed the # went to 120'

I'm not playing at halftime, but if I can find a discount 'live' we might have another over play.

 

[B.A.R.]

Luka with 57

Booker with 52

Both end of 3Qs

 

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Luka with 57

Booker with 52

Both end of 3Qs

Luka 65

10:23 left.

This is incredible.

 

[B.A.R.]

That 2h over 114 in Charlotte has some sizzle to it. Several units of sizzle.

For what it's worth, I'm mostly stalking unders this week.

Hoping for a fast start Bucks and Cavs then pop it.

69 in the 3rd.

Turned into a blowout.

46 needed for the win.

Might sell a piece on a middle of a + juice is available.

 

[KJ]

Luka 65

10:23 left.

This is incredible.

Just took o75.5 -136 very small, more a fun bet but game is close enough it probably gets home

 

[B.A.R.]

Just took o75.5 -136 very small, more a fun bet but game is close enough it probably gets home

That's fun, no doubt.

The Hawks just decided it was time to double team him.

I'd expect some FTs to help.

 

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Just took o75.5 -136 very small, more a fun bet but game is close enough it probably gets home

These high scoring games are great but the offenses are changed a bit late.

We saw Minny lose outright last week during the Kat 62.

The Sixers didn't cover either.

Suns 3 seconds from a loss.

Dallas up 4 late but they've had to play an uncomfortable offense the last 9 mins of the game.

 

[KJ]

These high scoring games are great but the offenses are changed a bit late.

We saw Minny lose outright last week during the Kat 62.

The Sixers didn't cover either.

Suns 3 seconds from a loss.

Dallas up 4 late but they've had to play an uncomfortable offense the last 9 mins of the game.

Yeah it gets everyone else out of position and just plain flat come crunch time

 

[B.A.R.]

I didn't touch the 2h in Indianapolis, and I regret it.

Despite being against most of my live betting philosophies, that box at halftime had everything for a game that ends 280 or so.

They have 30 points in the first 3:26 of the 3rd. This is absolutely nuts.

This is one of those games you don't get in front of the freight train.

There could be a 45-53 point 4th but why bet under "hoping"?

Concentrating elsewhere.

Fwiw, they had that 45 point 4th quarter.

Highest live total I saw was 281.5

278.5 was the numero starting the 4th.

Finished at 264, so 2h actually went under.

 

[B.A.R.]

That 2h over 114 in Charlotte has some sizzle to it. Several units of sizzle.

For what it's worth, I'm mostly stalking unders this week.

Hoping for a fast start Bucks and Cavs then pop it.

My chance to receive value in this bucks game only really came from the 2-4 min mark of the 1H.

I'm kind of glad I didn't play pregame, as this game has the goods to get over. Will it? Not at this point but definitely can.

 

[B.A.R.]

My chance to receive value in this bucks game only really came from the 2-4 min mark of the 1H.

I'm kind of glad I didn't play pregame, as this game has the goods to get over. Will it? Not at this point but definitely can.

Actually, I was wrong.

Since I typed this the game has went into the tank.

You're almost forced into a small over here soon.

 

[B.A.R.]

Have a few small middle open. Otherwise, that's a rap on NBA Friday.

I think we did pretty well with those two overs I hinted at.

Situational write-up on deck in a few hours for February 4th.