Another 0-4 day to back up my 0-5 day. Like I said last night however, I still feel confident with every play I make. I haven't just picked a team because I "think" they are going to win...I am still doing just as much research and number crunching as I was last year when I was red hot to start the season.
When it all comes down to it...it's not even ONE MONTH into the year. I will be +money at the end of this marathon. I will continue to post my reasoning and will turn this ship around.
Another 0-4 day to back up my 0-5 day. Like I said last night however, I still feel confident with every play I make. I haven't just picked a team because I "think" they are going to win...I am still doing just as much research and number crunching as I was last year when I was red hot to start the season.
When it all comes down to it...it's not even ONE MONTH into the year. I will be +money at the end of this marathon. I will continue to post my reasoning and will turn this ship around.
Another 0-4 day to back up my 0-5 day. Like I said last night however, I still feel confident with every play I make. I haven't just picked a team because I "think" they are going to win...I am still doing just as much research and number crunching as I was last year when I was red hot to start the season.
When it all comes down to it...it's not even ONE MONTH into the year. I will be +money at the end of this marathon. I will continue to post my reasoning and will turn this ship around.
Starting......now!
I like the confidence. Keep doing what you're doing. It will turn. I enjoy reading your picks.
Another 0-4 day to back up my 0-5 day. Like I said last night however, I still feel confident with every play I make. I haven't just picked a team because I "think" they are going to win...I am still doing just as much research and number crunching as I was last year when I was red hot to start the season.
When it all comes down to it...it's not even ONE MONTH into the year. I will be +money at the end of this marathon. I will continue to post my reasoning and will turn this ship around.
Starting......now!
I like the confidence. Keep doing what you're doing. It will turn. I enjoy reading your picks.
Capped this one out to be Toronto -3 to -5 and a total of 191.5. Once I saw that there were a ton of injuries for the Nets and Livingston and Terry might not be able to go in this one...I can see why it was set a bit higher. Would lean a little bit towards the UNDER in this one as the Raptors defense has been very good this year, ranked in the top 10 in most categories. The Nets haven't shown much on offense themselves, and the Pierce/Garnett duo that was supposed to push them over the top is having an awful shooting year. Toronto ATS at home is not very good...so I'll have to stay away from the line.
LA Lakers vs Washington -
Would set the line in this one at Wizards -3 and a total of 198. Vegas pretty much agrees with me...which is nice to see. Lakers start an East coast road trip tonight after being at home for quite a while. They have really struggled on the road so far this season....giving up 110.6 points per game. Leans in this one would be for the Wizards early on in the game (Lakers give up 28.2 points in the 1stQ on road) or for the OVER. Either way, it's going to be tough to predict how the Beal injury will affect the Wizards.
Orlando vs Atlanta -
Capped this one at Hawks -6 or -7 and a total of 196. Pretty close on both accounts. One thing I've noticed about the Hawks is that they are incredibly consistent with their scoring margins. Only 2 of their 14 games have been decided by more than 10 points. They don't win by much, and they don't lose by much. Orlando can be pegged down to the fact that if they give up 100 points, they lose. All 4 of their victories have come with their opponent failing to get to 100. Smallest of small leans on Orlando and the UNDER because I can see a 101-95 game. Very close either way IMO.
Golden State vs New Orleans -
Capped this one at Warriors -3 and a total of 195. Very surprised to see the total set this high with the Warriors missing Bogut and probably Iguodala for this game. The Pelicans have been a really tough team for me to figure out this year...as evidenced by my play on them last night against the Spurs. 7 out of their 13 games have been decided by more than 10 points, and they are 4-3 in those games. So they have no problem blowing teams out at times. That's one of those stats that just makes me scratch my head...and probably why I will stay away from the line in this one. Lean towards the UNDER.
Capped this one out to be Toronto -3 to -5 and a total of 191.5. Once I saw that there were a ton of injuries for the Nets and Livingston and Terry might not be able to go in this one...I can see why it was set a bit higher. Would lean a little bit towards the UNDER in this one as the Raptors defense has been very good this year, ranked in the top 10 in most categories. The Nets haven't shown much on offense themselves, and the Pierce/Garnett duo that was supposed to push them over the top is having an awful shooting year. Toronto ATS at home is not very good...so I'll have to stay away from the line.
LA Lakers vs Washington -
Would set the line in this one at Wizards -3 and a total of 198. Vegas pretty much agrees with me...which is nice to see. Lakers start an East coast road trip tonight after being at home for quite a while. They have really struggled on the road so far this season....giving up 110.6 points per game. Leans in this one would be for the Wizards early on in the game (Lakers give up 28.2 points in the 1stQ on road) or for the OVER. Either way, it's going to be tough to predict how the Beal injury will affect the Wizards.
Orlando vs Atlanta -
Capped this one at Hawks -6 or -7 and a total of 196. Pretty close on both accounts. One thing I've noticed about the Hawks is that they are incredibly consistent with their scoring margins. Only 2 of their 14 games have been decided by more than 10 points. They don't win by much, and they don't lose by much. Orlando can be pegged down to the fact that if they give up 100 points, they lose. All 4 of their victories have come with their opponent failing to get to 100. Smallest of small leans on Orlando and the UNDER because I can see a 101-95 game. Very close either way IMO.
Golden State vs New Orleans -
Capped this one at Warriors -3 and a total of 195. Very surprised to see the total set this high with the Warriors missing Bogut and probably Iguodala for this game. The Pelicans have been a really tough team for me to figure out this year...as evidenced by my play on them last night against the Spurs. 7 out of their 13 games have been decided by more than 10 points, and they are 4-3 in those games. So they have no problem blowing teams out at times. That's one of those stats that just makes me scratch my head...and probably why I will stay away from the line in this one. Lean towards the UNDER.
I was looking last night at this game. The Lakers last year in the first game of a Road Back to Back situation had all very high scoring first halves. I haven't checked which games Kobe was involved in yet.
The Wizards are also in the first game of a home back to back. Didn't see them in this situation too often last year. Think just 3 times. Also read the Wizards stressing getting off to quick first quarter starts. I think we have a chance to see this first half total fly over.
I was looking last night at this game. The Lakers last year in the first game of a Road Back to Back situation had all very high scoring first halves. I haven't checked which games Kobe was involved in yet.
The Wizards are also in the first game of a home back to back. Didn't see them in this situation too often last year. Think just 3 times. Also read the Wizards stressing getting off to quick first quarter starts. I think we have a chance to see this first half total fly over.
I was looking last night at this game. The Lakers last year in the first game of a Road Back to Back situation had all very high scoring first halves. I haven't checked which games Kobe was involved in yet.
The Wizards are also in the first game of a home back to back. Didn't see them in this situation too often last year. Think just 3 times. Also read the Wizards stressing getting off to quick first quarter starts. I think we have a chance to see this first half total fly over.
I was looking last night at this game. The Lakers last year in the first game of a Road Back to Back situation had all very high scoring first halves. I haven't checked which games Kobe was involved in yet.
The Wizards are also in the first game of a home back to back. Didn't see them in this situation too often last year. Think just 3 times. Also read the Wizards stressing getting off to quick first quarter starts. I think we have a chance to see this first half total fly over.
This is the best bet for this game that I can see. The Nets have injury issues...Shaun Livingston should be able to play, but Terry, Williams, Lopez, and Kirilenko are all out again. The Nets have been atrocious on the road to open up games. The last 5 road games they have a -35 point margin in the 1st quarter...and haven't had a lead after 1 on the road since their game against the Wizards (which they still lost). Raptors have been at home for 5 days now...haven't played a game since Friday night...and have done very well at home in the 1st quarter in every game with the exception of the Bulls. For the full game I have a sneaking suspicion the Nets might squeak out a backdoor cover based on the referees tendencies.
This is the best bet for this game that I can see. The Nets have injury issues...Shaun Livingston should be able to play, but Terry, Williams, Lopez, and Kirilenko are all out again. The Nets have been atrocious on the road to open up games. The last 5 road games they have a -35 point margin in the 1st quarter...and haven't had a lead after 1 on the road since their game against the Wizards (which they still lost). Raptors have been at home for 5 days now...haven't played a game since Friday night...and have done very well at home in the 1st quarter in every game with the exception of the Bulls. For the full game I have a sneaking suspicion the Nets might squeak out a backdoor cover based on the referees tendencies.
Because I can't see the Warriors beating a team on the road without Iguodala or Bogut. Especially a team with Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday to take advantage of those missing players. We've seen in the past how limited the Warriors are when they have injuries to deal with...and this should be another one of those instances.
Because I can't see the Warriors beating a team on the road without Iguodala or Bogut. Especially a team with Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday to take advantage of those missing players. We've seen in the past how limited the Warriors are when they have injuries to deal with...and this should be another one of those instances.
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