Anyway, Basketball.
Results 1/28
Detroit (-7.0) over Philadelphia. I like the Pistons to keep playing well. I don't like the back-to-back while traveling but I like Philly even less.
76ers won by 20. Lost $100
I don't know what to say about this. This was a terrible loss by Detroit.
Cleveland (-5.5) over Portland. Despite the back-to-back, I'm going to keep picking Cleveland for the time being.
Cavaliers won by 5. Lost $100
Good win by the Cavs over a good team without Lebron. Kyrie Irving scored 55 and that certainly helps. I just wish they had an extra free throw. It seems like I'm losing all the close ones the last couple days.
Toronto (-7.0) over Sacramento. The Kings are not playing well and haven't been since their coach got fired (coaching makes a difference).
Raptors won by 17. Won $190.
Good win by the Raptors. Even throughout the game except for the 3rd quarter (literally, they won the 3rd by 17).
Atlanta (-13.5) over Brooklyn. Taking the Hawks, keep taking the Hawks. Also, Brooklyn is really not that good.
Hawks won by 11. Lost $100
The Hawks won by double digits, but once again, they didn't win by enough. Missed it by 3.
Minnesota (+4.5) over Boston. I generally prefer the strategy where I don't pick my team so that when they get crushed, I can say "at least I won the bet". I'm going all in today. I think they can beat the Celtics, who might be even talent-wise but have better coaching. Much crazier things have happened.
Wolves won by 12. Won $190.
Had a starting caliber shooting guard and a decent back up point guard. It helps.
It's like I won twice!!
Houston (-4.0) over Dallas. I could see Dallas coming out with a bit of fire tonight after performing poorly last night. But home court, better roster (not by much), and rest see Houston taking it.
Rockets won by 5. Won $190
Mavs are on a slide. They have lost 4 in a row.
New Orleans (-6.5) over Denver. Odds: 1.95. I do not trust his Denver team, not one bit. I think Davis is able to roam a bit on defense since Denver's bigs are not that intimidating offensively.
Nuggets won by 8. Lost $100
The Nuggets are deadly. You can't trust them. If I didn't pick every game, I wouldn't pick their games ever. sigh.
Oklahoma City (-9.0) over New York. This is a talent thing. If Durant plays, they win by 25. If he doesn't play, they win by 15.
Knicks won by 8. Lost $100.
go figure.
Charlotte (+13.0) over San Antonio. It's the spread. Charlotte can be decent and keep it close, though I don't see them winning.
Spurs won by 9. Won $190.
This was looking really ugly at the half, then it looks like the Spurs took their foot off the gas and let me win a bet. Thanks Guys.
Los Angeles Clippers (-7.0) over Utah. I think the Clippers are starting to find their groove.
Clippers won by 5. Lost $100
bummer
Washington (+6.0) over Phoenix. Both are good. Washington played last night. That spread is not small. I dunno.
Suns won by 8. Lost $100.
so close.
Totals: Bets: $1100. Winnings: $760. NET: -$340
January Total: +$915
Another crappy day in my betting life. Going 1 win and 4 losses on games decided within 3 points of the spread really hurts. That and two games where a huge underdog wins outright kinda makes it a weird NBA night.
Four games tonight.
The Games 1/29 Odds are 1.90 unless otherwise noted
Milwaukee (-4.0) over Orlando. Odds: 1.86. Milwaukee is playing decently and Orlando is really sketchy in the betting world. I guess I'm just going with consistency?
New York (+8.0) over Indiana. The dreaded back to back with travel. But it's not so much "I believe in the Knicks" as a "I don't trust the Pacers".
Memphis (-10.5) over Denver. Oh no! The Nuggets. On a traveling back to back. Against the Grizzlies. Who also screw me. I don't care for this game.
Chicago (-8.5) over Los Angeles Lakers. Chicago is playing better and the Lakers still kind of stink. Non-game note: I don't like having to type out which Los Angeles team I'm talking about. nitpicks.
Ok. Hope today goes better than yesterday. I'm ready to rock.
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