NBA Betting Thread 2013/2014

Frustrating night to put it mildly. Clips erase a 22 point deficit to come back and win but don't cover, Wiz blow a 17 point lead, after the Pacers tie it in the 4th the Wiz go go on a 9-0 run only to completely collapse. I know basketball is like that, wouldn't mind if I benefitted from it once in a while but it seems lately I am never on the right side in these games where a team comes back from a big deficit, always on the team that blows it. Last round Toronto in game 5 and Spurs in Game 4 both blew huge leads of 26 and 20 points, won the games but ended in a push and a loss against the spread when both should have been winning bets.

I feel like a bit like a Liverpool fan today I guess.

Indiana has lost game 1 at home in the first 2 series, and with Miami only giving 2 pts it looks too easy to take the Heat. Indiana have turned things around, showing the ability to close out games and I think everyone would like to see a team that can finally offer a credible challenge to the Heat. I suppose it's a matter of will the game 1 blues continue for Ind or are they due a game 1 win.

I'm going for the latter, Pacers are good enough to at least make this a long series, and think the teams will split the first 2, so I'm happy enough to take a chance on the home dog tonight, if they lose I'll back em again in game 2 to get even. If they win I go Miami in game 2.

Though I do wish Stephenson hadn't come out with those comments about Wade's knee, giving the Heat bulletin board material is not very wise at all.

I guess OKC didn't get blown out by enough in game 1, but they definitely did in game 2. Despite the Ibaka injury having obvious effect, and SA looking like a complete machine,I'd be genuinely shocked if OKC lose again tonight. SA went 7 games with the 8th seed, now they're gonna go up 3-0 on the 2 seed who was the league MVP. Nah.

Durant got to the line more than any player in the league this year and I'd say there will be free throws aplenty in this game for him and OKC. Line opened at -2 and is now at 2.5 despite getting blown out 2 games in a row. Tells me all I need to know.

Teams that get blown out tend to respond, couple that with going home and a longer than normal break and OKC gets the nod for a nice bet tonight. Also the ganging up on one person by the media and fans (Scott Brooks in this case) seems to galvanize teams, a la Hibbert last series.

For a bit of balance, have to say i read a quote from a Spurs player saying they realized that game 2 was 'a dangerous win', as in they could relax and let OKC back in it after only winning half the amount of games needed to advance. Shows how amture and smart they are and how well they are coached. And I don't like picking teams just because they are in 'must win' situations, must win does not equal 'will win', I've learned that much. And I like the Spurs to win the title, but I'm still all over OKC tonight.

Okc Sa, game 6. Due for a tight defensive struggle. Under 206.5.