NBA Thursday (On a 16-5 run)

Quote Originally Posted by SuperSlapem:

Bucks vs Mavs So the Mavs were looking ahead. Somehow I missed that and got burned with the over in Mavs game along with Wall showing up and further destroying my chances. But I don’t wanna overthink this here. Mavs on a b2b at home while Bucks missing their best defensive weapon Giannis. There couldn’t be a better spot to chase an Over imo. We know the shooters come out every time Giannis sits and with the Mavs GTDs possibly all playing that gives the Mavs a complete roster, also giving the back court of the Mavs a boost. This is the final game of the West Coast trip for the Bucks, 6th game to be exact before heading to Charlotte tomorrow. The Bucks have been otr for 11 days. What version of the Bucks will we see and can the Mavs beat the Bucks tonight with a healthy squad? I’m taking my chances with the Over but I am also leaning Mavs. Every Bucks game on this West coast trip has gone over 234 points with the exception of the Lakers  who hold the number 1 defense in the league. I’m not sure why the Mavs are favored here. Feel like the books are playing games. The Bucks have won and lost by 1 in the last two games so might stay away from a side.  Over 226 I am posting prematurely and could end up with a better number later but this is what I’m leaning towards regardless. GL

Quote Originally Posted by SuperSlapem:

Bulls vs Raptors The last time these teams met the Bulls came away with the victory. Even after Powell went for 32 and Lowry went for 20 and 8. Siakam did not play and should be available tonight. However Lowry will not be and Powell is long gone with the wind. The Raptors have Trent but I don’t see this as a matchup that favors him. The Bulls had 9 players in double figures in that matchup in mid March and Vucevic wasn’t part of the team yet. The Bulls roll players are also coming off a good game as well with 6 players in double figures against the Pacers. Toronto is having issues defending the perimeter and now have an inside/outside threat to worry about with Vucevic. With the Bulls heading to Tampa I can see Toronto trying to push the pace but the Bulls are deep right now and in the 10th spot in the east ahead of Toronto. Toronto has had the Bulls number but things have significantly changed since then and a play on the Bulls or Bulls ML should be considered. The Bulls are not only bigger, but the stronger team here and playing good basketball while the Raptors got handled by the Lakers Now let’s talk about the spread. Are we not looking at a near identical picture as Washington vs Orlando last night? I had Washington winning outright and the total going Over the mark for those who remember but I only pulled the trigger on the Over. The spread in this Bulls game is moving in the same pattern. Yesterday Washington moved to 4, 4.5, and then 5 once Beal was confirmed to play. Here we have Lavine, Markannen and White randomly as GTDs. The NBA is full of crap. As soon as they are confirmed in I bet this spread moves to 4.5 or 5 as well and the Bulls easily beat the Raptors like the Wiz did the Magic. Ok maybe not as easy but Bulls ML in a 2 or 3 team parlay is good way to increase your profits if can’t pull the trigger on the spread.