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    SportsMavin
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 12:56 AM ET #1326

    Quote Originally Posted by kevinkim:

    do you really bet 100$ each game or you bet more?
    why not at least bet 300? you are good enough to raise that.
    i guess its all about bankroll management, but again i guess you have more than 2000$ to invest, its just you are not doing it for whatever reason is.
    All I do here - as strange as it might sound - is trying to implement certain way of thinking when approaching sports handicapping for a fellow sports handicappers. For those purposes - 100$ a unit serves my cause pretty good. kevinkim - I understand what you mean exactly. But how you would you treat a handicapper that would start to boast 1000$ or even 5000$ a unit? You'd move to another thread because that would look very suspicious that someone new comes onto cover and starts to advocate money management while he's betting such units. Average bet units - as a very good friend of mine who lives in Vegas and works for the industry once told me - is 50$. Most bettors who come here bet those size of units. So, I need a common denominator to get the attention of as many bettors as possible for their own benefit. that would not be achieved with 1000$ per unit bets. True, besides this 2000$ exemplary bankroll - I have much bigger bankroll that was accumulated when successfully betting throughout 2012. But that bankroll has nothing to do with what I do here. Everything I say here I bet - I do bet with the same sums as I indicate. Thanks for a hidden compliment - but I'm sure you understand what am I saying. 
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    Quote Originally Posted by kevinkim:

    do you really bet 100$ each game or you bet more?
    why not at least bet 300? you are good enough to raise that.
    i guess its all about bankroll management, but again i guess you have more than 2000$ to invest, its just you are not doing it for whatever reason is.
    All I do here - as strange as it might sound - is trying to implement certain way of thinking when approaching sports handicapping for a fellow sports handicappers. For those purposes - 100$ a unit serves my cause pretty good. kevinkim - I understand what you mean exactly. But how you would you treat a handicapper that would start to boast 1000$ or even 5000$ a unit? You'd move to another thread because that would look very suspicious that someone new comes onto cover and starts to advocate money management while he's betting such units. Average bet units - as a very good friend of mine who lives in Vegas and works for the industry once told me - is 50$. Most bettors who come here bet those size of units. So, I need a common denominator to get the attention of as many bettors as possible for their own benefit. that would not be achieved with 1000$ per unit bets. True, besides this 2000$ exemplary bankroll - I have much bigger bankroll that was accumulated when successfully betting throughout 2012. But that bankroll has nothing to do with what I do here. Everything I say here I bet - I do bet with the same sums as I indicate. Thanks for a hidden compliment - but I'm sure you understand what am I saying. 
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 1:02 AM ET #1327

    cool!
    you live in ontario, u canadian? or from US?
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    cool!
    you live in ontario, u canadian? or from US?
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 1:09 AM ET #1328

    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    First of all you're a very lucky man to still have a bankroll. Divide whatever you have (1320$?) into twenty and start betting what I post. It will take time to regain your 700$ lost and that is the price you'll have to pay and the lesson to learn for your own good not only in betting but in life. To gain it takes time - losing in instanr if you let that happen. Try to be a bettor not a degen gambler! GL

    Mavin,

    Thanks for the picks tonight. I have gained back a lot of what I lost last night in the online casino and I will NEVER give them that edge again.  I will follow your guide of 1/20th of my bankroll as a bet size.  Have sent you a friend request and thanks for the input to make us all better handicappers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    First of all you're a very lucky man to still have a bankroll. Divide whatever you have (1320$?) into twenty and start betting what I post. It will take time to regain your 700$ lost and that is the price you'll have to pay and the lesson to learn for your own good not only in betting but in life. To gain it takes time - losing in instanr if you let that happen. Try to be a bettor not a degen gambler! GL

    Mavin,

    Thanks for the picks tonight. I have gained back a lot of what I lost last night in the online casino and I will NEVER give them that edge again.  I will follow your guide of 1/20th of my bankroll as a bet size.  Have sent you a friend request and thanks for the input to make us all better handicappers.

     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 1:18 AM ET #1329

    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    Manstar10 - I hope you're happy and gonna keep your word not going nuts with your bets tomorrow

     

    Thanks Mavin! huge win for me tonight. im very happy. i will not go crazy tomorow lol. i will just back your picks for tomorows games at 1-2units each. so far been working well  

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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    Manstar10 - I hope you're happy and gonna keep your word not going nuts with your bets tomorrow

     

    Thanks Mavin! huge win for me tonight. im very happy. i will not go crazy tomorow lol. i will just back your picks for tomorows games at 1-2units each. so far been working well  

     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 1:19 AM ET #1330

    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    All I do here - as strange as it might sound - is trying to implement certain way of thinking when approaching sports handicapping for a fellow sports handicappers. For those purposes - 100$ a unit serves my cause pretty good. kevinkim - I understand what you mean exactly. But how you would you treat a handicapper that would start to boast 1000$ or even 5000$ a unit? You'd move to another thread because that would look very suspicious that someone new comes onto cover and starts to advocate money management while he's betting such units. Average bet units - as a very good friend of mine who lives in Vegas and works for the industry once told me - is 50$. Most bettors who come here bet those size of units. So, I need a common denominator to get the attention of as many bettors as possible for their own benefit. that would not be achieved with 1000$ per unit bets. True, besides this 2000$ exemplary bankroll - I have much bigger bankroll that was accumulated when successfully betting throughout 2012. But that bankroll has nothing to do with what I do here. Everything I say here I bet - I do bet with the same sums as I indicate. Thanks for a hidden compliment - but I'm sure you understand what am I saying. 

     

    I agree. $50 a unit is my roll

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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    All I do here - as strange as it might sound - is trying to implement certain way of thinking when approaching sports handicapping for a fellow sports handicappers. For those purposes - 100$ a unit serves my cause pretty good. kevinkim - I understand what you mean exactly. But how you would you treat a handicapper that would start to boast 1000$ or even 5000$ a unit? You'd move to another thread because that would look very suspicious that someone new comes onto cover and starts to advocate money management while he's betting such units. Average bet units - as a very good friend of mine who lives in Vegas and works for the industry once told me - is 50$. Most bettors who come here bet those size of units. So, I need a common denominator to get the attention of as many bettors as possible for their own benefit. that would not be achieved with 1000$ per unit bets. True, besides this 2000$ exemplary bankroll - I have much bigger bankroll that was accumulated when successfully betting throughout 2012. But that bankroll has nothing to do with what I do here. Everything I say here I bet - I do bet with the same sums as I indicate. Thanks for a hidden compliment - but I'm sure you understand what am I saying. 

     

    I agree. $50 a unit is my roll

     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 1:20 AM ET #1331

    Quote Originally Posted by Iguodala:

    SportsMavin, my current bankroll is 1500$. Could you suggest me what my 1 unit should be like? Making 2-5 picks a day. Thanks

    By the way, thanks for posting up your picks, thats really kind of you ;)
    1500 : 20 = 75$
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iguodala:

    SportsMavin, my current bankroll is 1500$. Could you suggest me what my 1 unit should be like? Making 2-5 picks a day. Thanks

    By the way, thanks for posting up your picks, thats really kind of you ;)
    1500 : 20 = 75$
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 1:54 AM ET #1332

    Final: 
    LA Clippers - LA Lakers   Under 206  (-110)  110$

    Final:
    WASHINGTON Wizards - BROOKLYN Nets  Over 185  (-110)  110$

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    Final: 
    LA Clippers - LA Lakers   Under 206  (-110)  110$

    Final:
    WASHINGTON Wizards - BROOKLYN Nets  Over 185  (-110)  110$

     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:12 AM ET #1333

    Mavin,

    1st off awesome thread. Thoroughly enjoyed reading your insight/logic(that and cashing your plays). Please keep it up brother.

    Quick question, I'm leaning LA Lakers +4.5 as I think that's way to many points, actually think Lakers win outright. Do you have any views/insights on this game? Just would like to hear your take on it.
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    Mavin,

    1st off awesome thread. Thoroughly enjoyed reading your insight/logic(that and cashing your plays). Please keep it up brother.

    Quick question, I'm leaning LA Lakers +4.5 as I think that's way to many points, actually think Lakers win outright. Do you have any views/insights on this game? Just would like to hear your take on it.
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:13 AM ET #1334

    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    Final: 
    LA Clippers - LA Lakers   Under 206  (-110)  110$

    Final:
    WASHINGTON Wizards - BROOKLYN Nets  Over 185  (-110)  110$

    I usually only back you on game spreads. best of luck tho. way to release your picks so early. i may throw a unit on each but not sure yet

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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    Final: 
    LA Clippers - LA Lakers   Under 206  (-110)  110$

    Final:
    WASHINGTON Wizards - BROOKLYN Nets  Over 185  (-110)  110$

    I usually only back you on game spreads. best of luck tho. way to release your picks so early. i may throw a unit on each but not sure yet

     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:15 AM ET #1335

    Final:
    LA Lakers +4.5  (-110)  110$
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    Final:
    LA Lakers +4.5  (-110)  110$
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by ImInTheMoney:

    Mavin,

    1st off awesome thread. Thoroughly enjoyed reading your insight/logic(that and cashing your plays). Please keep it up brother.

    Quick question, I'm leaning LA Lakers +4.5 as I think that's way to many points, actually think Lakers win outright. Do you have any views/insights on this game? Just would like to hear your take on it.
    Good timing. Ha ha ha. GL
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    Quote Originally Posted by ImInTheMoney:

    Mavin,

    1st off awesome thread. Thoroughly enjoyed reading your insight/logic(that and cashing your plays). Please keep it up brother.

    Quick question, I'm leaning LA Lakers +4.5 as I think that's way to many points, actually think Lakers win outright. Do you have any views/insights on this game? Just would like to hear your take on it.
    Good timing. Ha ha ha. GL
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:16 AM ET #1337

    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    Final:
    LA Lakers +4.5  (-110)  110$


    Wow had the other side but now I seriously need to reconsider. You're killin it ATS at the least it's probably a no play for me now. BOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    Final:
    LA Lakers +4.5  (-110)  110$


    Wow had the other side but now I seriously need to reconsider. You're killin it ATS at the least it's probably a no play for me now. BOL
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by manstar10:

    I usually only back you on game spreads. best of luck tho. way to release your picks so early. i may throw a unit on each but not sure yet

    Always GL whatever you bet buddy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by manstar10:

    I usually only back you on game spreads. best of luck tho. way to release your picks so early. i may throw a unit on each but not sure yet

    Always GL whatever you bet buddy!
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:18 AM ET #1339

    So, Friday's bets so far:
    Final: 
    LA Clippers - LA Lakers   Under 206  (-110)  110$

    Final:
    WASHINGTON Wizards - BROOKLYN Nets  Over 185  (-110)  110$

    Final:
    LA Lakers +4.5  (-110)  110$


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    So, Friday's bets so far:
    Final: 
    LA Clippers - LA Lakers   Under 206  (-110)  110$

    Final:
    WASHINGTON Wizards - BROOKLYN Nets  Over 185  (-110)  110$

    Final:
    LA Lakers +4.5  (-110)  110$


     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:21 AM ET #1340

    I'm with you on all 3 Mavin. BOL!
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    I'm with you on all 3 Mavin. BOL!
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:51 AM ET #1341

    nice picks Mavin....i had the first 2 in my top 5 picks for tomm..

    as for the 3rd I'm not fully convinced Lakers are gonna cover...but as we have talked about...clippers went on that huge winning streak and then they finally lose which we both expected soon would happen...in atleast one of the games between gs and denver..fortunately it was both games.....so the letdown i feel like most likely could continue but I think going back home will be good for them where they have won 13 outta last 14....idk I like clippers depth here and I know the Lakers are certainly going to be highly motivated to beat other LA team and to prove they still are a relevant team.....I'm on the fence about that bet...also i would sit on that game for LA lakers as public will be betting on clippers and you might gain a point or 2 by tomm night..

    as for 2 more games i do like though that i'm contemplating....atlanta +1.....memphis/portland under 182...
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    nice picks Mavin....i had the first 2 in my top 5 picks for tomm..

    as for the 3rd I'm not fully convinced Lakers are gonna cover...but as we have talked about...clippers went on that huge winning streak and then they finally lose which we both expected soon would happen...in atleast one of the games between gs and denver..fortunately it was both games.....so the letdown i feel like most likely could continue but I think going back home will be good for them where they have won 13 outta last 14....idk I like clippers depth here and I know the Lakers are certainly going to be highly motivated to beat other LA team and to prove they still are a relevant team.....I'm on the fence about that bet...also i would sit on that game for LA lakers as public will be betting on clippers and you might gain a point or 2 by tomm night..

    as for 2 more games i do like though that i'm contemplating....atlanta +1.....memphis/portland under 182...
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:56 AM ET #1342

    Marvin,

    First off, great thread.  I usually don't bet NBA but i have found this thread insightful and refreshing. 

    I see you telling everyone to divide their bankroll by 20 (5%) for each play.  I used to bet 5% a play and would only jump to the next level after i grew my bankroll by 20%.  So for example i started with 500 and would bet 25 a game until i won 4 units and grew my bank to 600.  Then i played 30 a game until i grew my bank to 720 and so on.  I did however have a day last year in which i had maybe 10 plays on the board spread out over hockey, basketball, college football, and nfl.  Now i usually am selective in my games and felt that i had an edge in all of these games.  Well then the unthinkable happened and i went 0-10 and lost half of my bankroll in 1 day.I started being more selective but when looking at various sports, i didnot like that on most days i would have 4 -5 plays leaving my bankroll with about 20-25% exposure if i had a bad night.

    I have since switched to a  3% unit basis, but it has been taking a while to grow the bankroll.  I am patient but i would like to bump it up.  Why do most cappers have 5% as a unit?  Is there some sort of math behind it?  If you are capping different sports, i dont see how someone could feel comfortable betting a good portion of your bank roll on many games.

    Would love to hear your thoughts on this and any other type of money management tips you could recommend. I am thinking of increaseing my unit back to 5% again and will work on being more selective, but i would love to hear your thoughts on this and any other type of money management tips you could recommend?  Maybe when do we increase or decrease our unit size? 


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    Marvin,

    First off, great thread.  I usually don't bet NBA but i have found this thread insightful and refreshing. 

    I see you telling everyone to divide their bankroll by 20 (5%) for each play.  I used to bet 5% a play and would only jump to the next level after i grew my bankroll by 20%.  So for example i started with 500 and would bet 25 a game until i won 4 units and grew my bank to 600.  Then i played 30 a game until i grew my bank to 720 and so on.  I did however have a day last year in which i had maybe 10 plays on the board spread out over hockey, basketball, college football, and nfl.  Now i usually am selective in my games and felt that i had an edge in all of these games.  Well then the unthinkable happened and i went 0-10 and lost half of my bankroll in 1 day.I started being more selective but when looking at various sports, i didnot like that on most days i would have 4 -5 plays leaving my bankroll with about 20-25% exposure if i had a bad night.

    I have since switched to a  3% unit basis, but it has been taking a while to grow the bankroll.  I am patient but i would like to bump it up.  Why do most cappers have 5% as a unit?  Is there some sort of math behind it?  If you are capping different sports, i dont see how someone could feel comfortable betting a good portion of your bank roll on many games.

    Would love to hear your thoughts on this and any other type of money management tips you could recommend. I am thinking of increaseing my unit back to 5% again and will work on being more selective, but i would love to hear your thoughts on this and any other type of money management tips you could recommend?  Maybe when do we increase or decrease our unit size? 


     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 2:58 AM ET #1343

    i also like phx/utah under a little bit as well...
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    i also like phx/utah under a little bit as well...
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 3:29 AM ET #1344

    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    1500 : 20 = 75$

    Hm.. thats 5% of total bankroll. Isnt that a bit too much?:)
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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

    1500 : 20 = 75$

    Hm.. thats 5% of total bankroll. Isnt that a bit too much?:)
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 3:37 AM ET #1345

    Quote Originally Posted by melosjumper7:

    nice picks Mavin....i had the first 2 in my top 5 picks for tomm..

    as for the 3rd I'm not fully convinced Lakers are gonna cover...but as we have talked about...clippers went on that huge winning streak and then they finally lose which we both expected soon would happen...in atleast one of the games between gs and denver..fortunately it was both games.....so the letdown i feel like most likely could continue but I think going back home will be good for them where they have won 13 outta last 14....idk I like clippers depth here and I know the Lakers are certainly going to be highly motivated to beat other LA team and to prove they still are a relevant team.....I'm on the fence about that bet...also i would sit on that game for LA lakers as public will be betting on clippers and you might gain a point or 2 by tomm night..

    as for 2 more games i do like though that i'm contemplating....atlanta +1.....memphis/portland under 182...
    lakers already gain 1 point.
    i really doubt they gain 1 point or 2.
    right now some books like bet365 has +5. i think thats it.
    5.5 or 6.5 means 2 or 3 point swing from the opener, rarely happens unless a critical injury.
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    Quote Originally Posted by melosjumper7:

    nice picks Mavin....i had the first 2 in my top 5 picks for tomm..

    as for the 3rd I'm not fully convinced Lakers are gonna cover...but as we have talked about...clippers went on that huge winning streak and then they finally lose which we both expected soon would happen...in atleast one of the games between gs and denver..fortunately it was both games.....so the letdown i feel like most likely could continue but I think going back home will be good for them where they have won 13 outta last 14....idk I like clippers depth here and I know the Lakers are certainly going to be highly motivated to beat other LA team and to prove they still are a relevant team.....I'm on the fence about that bet...also i would sit on that game for LA lakers as public will be betting on clippers and you might gain a point or 2 by tomm night..

    as for 2 more games i do like though that i'm contemplating....atlanta +1.....memphis/portland under 182...
    lakers already gain 1 point.
    i really doubt they gain 1 point or 2.
    right now some books like bet365 has +5. i think thats it.
    5.5 or 6.5 means 2 or 3 point swing from the opener, rarely happens unless a critical injury.
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 3:37 AM ET #1346

    Thanks for the info and picks!
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    Thanks for the info and picks!
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 3:37 AM ET #1347

    hey mavin,im totally new here.absolutely love all your input,advice and information,im tryna soak it all in.you too,melo your knowledge,feel,enthusiasm and love of the sport is brilliant,cant beat this game!!!!everyone else also,this is a top notch discussion forum.im a long-time basketball junkie,novice bettor.
    mavin,if u wud b so kind to share is the main criteria for your liking lakers the notion that clippers will still b on the come-down following their big streak broken??or residual emotion from owners sons death(maybe reaching a little)???
    its just that from a game standpoint clippers seem to be extremely strong in the 2 areas lakers are really weak in,ie...outrite physical prowess,speed,athleticism....and also bench strength and depth.this makes them the "logical" pick 2 win reasonably well but ive quickly learned logical doesnt always get it done in regular season nba.
    wud b awesome if u cud share your insight,thanks so much.(oh,anyone else too)
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    hey mavin,im totally new here.absolutely love all your input,advice and information,im tryna soak it all in.you too,melo your knowledge,feel,enthusiasm and love of the sport is brilliant,cant beat this game!!!!everyone else also,this is a top notch discussion forum.im a long-time basketball junkie,novice bettor.
    mavin,if u wud b so kind to share is the main criteria for your liking lakers the notion that clippers will still b on the come-down following their big streak broken??or residual emotion from owners sons death(maybe reaching a little)???
    its just that from a game standpoint clippers seem to be extremely strong in the 2 areas lakers are really weak in,ie...outrite physical prowess,speed,athleticism....and also bench strength and depth.this makes them the "logical" pick 2 win reasonably well but ive quickly learned logical doesnt always get it done in regular season nba.
    wud b awesome if u cud share your insight,thanks so much.(oh,anyone else too)
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 3:50 AM ET #1348

    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

     

    Final:
    LA Lakers +4.5  (-110)  110$




    Surprised at the lakers pic. You seem to be one to go for games the bookies might overlook in order to get an edge, and the public will be all over this game on both sides. I don't see any advantage here, would think clippers will try to come back after losing last two. On other hand the lakers will surely show up and should be a close good game, hence maybe why taking the points. Either way I'm staying away from this one as dont see an easy win and so often these games come down to free throws in the final minutes and I hate losing by a point.

    Rooting for ya tho and best of luck!


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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsMavin:

     

    Final:
    LA Lakers +4.5  (-110)  110$




    Surprised at the lakers pic. You seem to be one to go for games the bookies might overlook in order to get an edge, and the public will be all over this game on both sides. I don't see any advantage here, would think clippers will try to come back after losing last two. On other hand the lakers will surely show up and should be a close good game, hence maybe why taking the points. Either way I'm staying away from this one as dont see an easy win and so often these games come down to free throws in the final minutes and I hate losing by a point.

    Rooting for ya tho and best of luck!


     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 3:50 AM ET #1349

    very cool thread
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    very cool thread
     
     
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    Posted: Jan. 4, 2013 - 6:31 AM ET #1350

    Good morning Sportsmavin, I read your info great stuff will start following you tonjght, do post your picks anywhere else? I also pm you, thx for the great info, I hope you stay awhile, I see your from canada, I will be in london the end of the month  have relatives there.  Pete 
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    Good morning Sportsmavin, I read your info great stuff will start following you tonjght, do post your picks anywhere else? I also pm you, thx for the great info, I hope you stay awhile, I see your from canada, I will be in london the end of the month  have relatives there.  Pete 
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