Whether you agree with the NBA restart happening in Orlando or not, the playoff picture is intriguing when you look at the race for the 8th seed in both conferences. The restart has caused a new schedule to be created, with playoff implications on every single game for a collection of teams.
We’re going to run down some betting favorites, with pro’s and con’s for each team in the 8th seed bubble. Maybe we can even determine where your money should go? (unlikely).
Every team invited into the bubble in Orlando is either a playoff lock, or in contention for a playoff spot. We’re only going over the teams who aren’t a lock, and what they need to do to earn their spot.
The variables we’re presented with is what makes this fun, teams start to look different when players bow out of the restart with COVID-19 or for personal preference. Each team in the bubble has 8 regular season games left before the playoffs, games have been scheduled to give every team a technical “chance”.
SEE THIS IS FUN.
The silver lining of this whole restart has to be the focus given to the 8 seeds, you just don't get a close look at middle-tier teams with such young talent all the time.
(The odds have been pulled from Draft Kings)
(The single game odds have been pulled from ESPN, you'll see a percentage by each of the teams remaining games)
East / W-L
7. Brooklyn Nets / 30-34
8. Orlando Magic / 30-35
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9. Washington Wizards / 24-40
West / W-L
7. Dallas Mavericks / 40-27
8. Memphis Grizzlies / 32-33
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9. Portland Trailblazers / 29-37
10. New Orleans Pelicans / 28-36*
11. Sacramento Kings / 28-36
12. San Antonio Spurs / 27-36
13. Phoenix Suns / 26-39
As I write this, New Orleans loses their first game to Utah
Brooklyn Nets
Odds of Playoff Appearance: -10000 Yes, +1200 No
Remaining Games:
ORL (47.9% chance to win) | July 31 | 2:30 p.m. ET
WAS (63.2%) | Aug. 2 | 2 p.m. ET
MIL (18.4%) | Aug. 4 | 1:30 p.m. ET
BOS (30.3%) | Aug. 5 | 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
SAC (51.4%) | Aug. 7 | 5 p.m. ET
LAC (27.0%) | Aug. 9 | 9 p.m. ET
ORL (47.9%) | Aug. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
POR (48.0%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Spencer Dinwiddie, Taurean Prince, Micheal Beasley, Wilson Chandler, and Deandre Jordan are all sitting out the restart due to injury or COVID conscious reasons. They’re essentially playing with an entirely replacement roster.
Key Pros:
They picked up Jamal Crawford to replace all of their all-stars, which seems like the best possible way to distract everyone from a hollowed out roster. People forget that the ageless wonder had a 50 piece last year.
Ok so what’s the real point of analyzing the East? The odds just aren’t in a favorable betting area.
My job is to give you an excuse to throw your money around. I have a business degree, I clearly know nothing, but believe I know everything. I see you staring at your child’s college fund.
I’d pay to see someone’s face watching Brooklyn take the floor, expecting Kyrie and Spence but getting 2010 NCAA Champion Lance Thomas.
(Kyle Singler was also on that Duke team, remember his OKC straight-slicked back hair? Identical to the Jared Leto version of The Joker.)
The starting lineup appears to be Chiozza/Harris/Levert/Kurucs/Allen. This lineup really isn’t as tragic as everyone makes it out to be, Chris Chiozza can dust defenders up off the bounce, and Kurucs was starting for major portions of last year.
None of their remaining games are gimmies however, and their team defense will give Stan Van Gundy an aneurysm if he chooses to watch. It’s not completely out of the realm of possibility that they lose every single seeding game.
It’s unlikely that Caris Levert would stay dormant enough for them to lose outright, but the payout has me talking about it. Those first two games against Washington and Orlando are worth watching for that reason alone.
Washington would have to go loco in their play-in games to scoop that playoff spot, but we’ll get to that.
What’s The Bet?
The bet to make is a small one, I’d say $10 if you’re willing to lose it.
Throw that money on Brooklyn losing out though, the +1200 payout is hilarious enough to waste your money on it. They likely only need to win one or two games to guarantee a playoff spot, but those wins probably need to come against heavy rivals Washington or Orlando.
Is it actually a waste? I don’t believe so, the possibility is greater than ESPN and Draft Kings like to value. Especially if you’re losing a minuscule amount of money for an exponential payout.
Have I mentioned I don’t gamble? Technically Rainman didn’t either.
Orlando Magic
Odds of Playoff Appearance: Yes -10000, No +1200
Remaining Games:
BKN (52.1% chance to win) | July 31 | 2:30 p.m. ET
SAC (53.4%) | Aug. 2 | 6 p.m. ET
IND (43.2%) | Aug. 4 | 6 p.m. ET
TOR (33.0%) | Aug. 5 | 8 p.m. ET
PHI (40.0%) | Aug. 7 | 6:30 p.m. ET
BOS (32.5%) | Aug. 9 | 5 p.m. ET
BKN (52.1%) | Aug. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
NO (49.3%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
Strength of schedule, every single game they play for seeding could be considered a 50/50 or a significant disadvantage.
They can’t score if their lives depended on it, any injuries (knock on wood) to starters or T-Ross the walking 50-piece would send them for a loop.
Key Pros:
Jonathan Isaac is likely returning to the lineup soon, which is huge for a team that lacks offensive punch. He also makes them better defensively because of course he does, an 18 ft condor-like wingspan will do that for you.
Much like Brooklyn, a monumental collapse would be in order for Orlando to miss the playoffs outright. The only major difference being that Orlando almost has their full roster.
The first game against Brooklyn is worth paying attention to, it’s essentially one of the easiest games on each team’s schedule.
How does that make any sense whatsoever? Games can be easy for both teams?
Brooklyn and Orlando’s remaining games are mainly against teams that are better on paper (Sacramento has been HOT), outside of the two times they play each other. Is it possible that Orlando could lose out? They’re starting off behind Brooklyn in the standings which doesn’t help.
Those games could sway how you may want to bet, the odds of making/missing playoffs is the same for both teams.
What’s The Bet?
There’s two separate ways to look at this.
The same way you look at Brooklyn’s situation, or the guaranteed playoff appearance.
The only reason I mentioned injury earlier is because that’s a distinct possibility, testing positive for COVID-19 counts as injury. Orlando is in Florida for all of you geography majors, and watching Florida respond to the pandemic is like watching Mitch Trubisky throw the football. An absolute health & safety pick six.
Orlando’s roster could have had the most exposure to the diseased streets.
The bets should be a small $5 on Orlando missing the playoffs, or a sizable bet on them making the playoffs.
What’s a sizable bet? I don’t know your bank statements. You want bang for your buck at all points though, so I imagine it would have to be a Mike Trout contract amount of money.
Washington Wizards
Odds of Playoff Appearance: Yes +1100, No -10000
Remaining Games:
PHX (39.5% chance to win) | July 31 | 4 p.m. ET
BKN (36.8%) | Aug. 2 | 2 p.m. ET
IND (28.7%) | Aug. 3 | 4 p.m. ET
PHI (25.8%) | Aug. 5 | 4 p.m. ET
NO (33.9%) | Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. ET
OKC (28.8%) | Aug. 9 | 12:30 p.m. ET
MIL (10.4%) | Aug. 11 | 9 p.m. ET
BOS (TK%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
Bradley Beal, Davis Bertans, John Wall, Isaiah Thomas, and any other resemblance of the Wizards identity, will not be playing.
The lack of defense this season has been so absurd it’s kind of fun to watch? I haven’t decided if this is a pro or a con really. They will consistently get into gunfights. Instead of arming themselves with a Beal Bazooka, they’ll be armed with Shabazz Napier in the bubble, who is more of an Uzi if I had to describe him.
Key Pros:
When I was thinking about my argument for this section, I was going to hammer home the fact that Isaiah Thomas would be the guy to thrive in this scenario.
I came up with the whole playbook for an electric Wizards offense, Similar to how Boston thrived with him in 2017. That team was a #1 seed, remember?
What I didn’t remember is Isaiah Thomas bowed out of the NBA Restart AWHILE ago.
Do your research before you write half the fucking article Marcus.
The Wizards are starting Shabazz Napier/Jerome Robinson/Isaac Bongo/Rui Hachimura/Thomas Bryant.
75% of you will read that and wonder who the fook are dese guys *Conor Mcgregor accent*.
Realistically the Wizards only have a chance due to a depleted Brooklyn roster, and even then it looks grim.
What’s The Bet?
Washington basically has to win out, and I’m pretty sure ESPN gave them actually 0% chance of winning their last game against Boston. Super bad mannered, but not entirely wrong.
If you're a UConn fan and remember the good ol’ Shabazzketball days, I’d say Washington is worth $5 for making the playoffs.
In any other sense of the word, maybe buy a coffee instead of taking those odds.
Or a beer at happy hour, forgetting some of these games might be a necessary evil.
Phoenix Suns
Odds of Playoff Appearance: Yes +6000, No N/A
Remaining Games:
WAS (60.5% chance to win) | July 31 | 4 p.m. ET
DAL (28.6%) | Aug. 2 | 9 p.m. ET
LAC (24.7%) | Aug. 4 | 4 p.m. ET
IND (38.3%) | Aug. 6 | 4 p.m. ET
MIA (36.4%) | Aug. 8 | 7:30 p.m. ET
OKC (38.5%) | Aug. 10 | 2:30 p.m. ET
PHI (35.2%) | Aug. 11 | 4:30 p.m. ET
DAL (28.6%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
Like most of the restart schedules, Phoenix has an absolute meat grinder. Washington is the only team they’re expected to beat in their 8 play-in games
Key Pros:
They’re finally healthy. I really mean that. Phoenix has been a meme of an organization for the last several years, but they started off the season super hot and haven’t been healthy since. Rubio and Baynes were running a tight ship, and the most hysterical part about that sentence is I’m not fucking kidding.
Oh? Yeah, Deandre Ayton also popped for drinking excess amounts of coffee (Diuretic??).
Like I mentioned, I seriously enjoyed watching Phoenix at certain points this year. Devin Booker was excellent, Mikal Bridges and Kelly Oubre both took massive leaps from last year. The injuries and suspensions just put them too far behind in the death sentence of a Western Conference.
I’m not going to tell you to bet on them because they’re behind San Antonio, and I’d rather drink Dr. Pepper with Nikola Jokic until I throw up, rather than have you put money on the Spurs right now.
I will tell you to watch them however, their games will be exciting and full of promising young talent. They should surpass a team or two in the standings.
Notice how there’s literally no betting line for Phoenix making the playoffs? Draft Kings doesn’t want to hear ANYTHING I have to say.
What’s The Bet?
Again, if you’re willing to lose money barring a miracle, bet on Cameron Johnson breaking all sorts of shooting records and propelling the Suns to the 8 seed. Not likely, but if I can hit 9 shots from beyond the arc in a game, Cam can probably do it every game. $5-$10 in the “hopes and dreams” bin.
San Antonio Spurs
Odds of Playoff Appearance: Yes +1300, No -10000
Remaining Games:
SAC (53.1% chance to win) | July 31 | 8 p.m. ET
MEM (54.8%) | Aug. 2 | 4 p.m. ET
PHI (39.5%) | Aug. 3 | 8 p.m. ET
DEN (38.2%) | Aug. 5 | 4 p.m. ET
UTAH (37.4%) | Aug. 7 | 1 p.m. ET
NO (48.9%) | Aug. 9 | 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
HOU (36.3%) | Aug. 11 | 2 p.m. ET
UTAH (37.4%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
Lamarcus Aldridge will not be playing
Gregg Popovich won’t play Lonnie Walker and Derrick White for some reason. Even though they’re playing with a depleted roster.
Key Pros:
The suffering will be over soon. 8 games will go by quickly.
Honestly, the depletion probably does give Pop an excuse to play the guys he may have been neglecting. More of the scoring load on Dejounte, Derrick, and Lonnie is exactly what’s going to make them better moving forward.
I’m a Spurs fan at heart, this season has been the equivalent to a shot of absinthe at the end of the night. You just decide you want to forget everything that just transpired in the past 3 hours of game-play.
They have such a playoff pedigree, which makes you not want to count them out.
Unfortunately they’ll struggle to make a run without Aldridge.
I wouldn’t say their schedule is impossible to make a run on, 2 games against the patient zero Utah Jazz could go either way. Sacramento and New Orleans are also in their wheelhouse for scrounging up wins.
What’s The Bet?
I don’t see them winning excess games without significant size inside. Luckily there’s an option to bet the under, empty your tax-free savings account on the -10000.
If Lonnie plays 30+ minutes a game? Empty it on the over.
Sacramento Kings
Odds of Playoff Appearance: Yes +1100, No -10000
Remaining Games:
SA (46.9% chance to win) | July 31 | 8 p.m. ET
ORL (46.6%) | Aug. 2 | 6 p.m. ET
DAL (30.1%) | Aug. 4 | 2:30 p.m. ET
NO (45.7%) | Aug. 6 | 1:30 p.m. ET
BKN (48.6%) | Aug. 7 | 5 p.m. ET
HOU (33.7%) | Aug. 9 | 8 p.m. ET
NO (45.7%) | Aug. 11 | 9 p.m. ET
LAL (24.7%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
Marvin Bagley has been injured for what feels like 17 years, and he’s not going to be playing in the bubble.
Without Marvin, The Kings have very minimal size at the centre and power forward positions. Alex Len, Richaun Holmes, and Harry Giles will probably all share minutes at centre.
Key Pros:
A double edged sword with Harry Giles, the man has been dying to get more minutes. He’s hyperactive on the glass and has a heavily improved jump shot. I think Luke Walton burns a spliff before tip-off and forgets he even has him usually.
Their schedule could be as good as it gets, outside of New Orleans maybe. I see 5 very winnable games for them against the likes of the Spurs, Pels, Magic, and Nets. The teams within 4 games of that 8th seed definitely have the most opportunities to make up ground.
Sacramento was actually super hot before the season ended. They rattled off some wins and quietly slid 3.5 games back of the 8th seed.
The betting line is similar to San Antonio and Phoenix, except the Kings have a much better chance than both of those teams? Seeded higher, easier games. Especially since New Orleans lost their first game last night, this doesn’t seem too ridiculous to believe in.
What needs to happen though? De’Aaron Fox needs to go ballistic, Harrison Barnes needs Benjamin Button’s disease so he can reverse age 5 years, and Luke Walton needs to PLAY BUDDY HIELD AT THE END OF GAMES PLEASE.
Bjelica and Holmes have both quietly had solid years, so you’d hope they can hold down the frontcourt fort down the stretch. Unfortunately the Kings have approximately 97 guards on their roster, and no depth at the big boy spots.
What’s The Bet?
Kings fans should bet on this one, sauce a couple bucks out to one of the more promising Sacramento teams we’ve seen in awhile.
Why?
Because Vivek Ranadive will implode this team soon for no reason, enjoy the minor successes while you can.
The Pels losing that first game is also huge. If D-Fox can get in the lane and kick to some hot shooters in Hield, Bjelica, Bogdanovic, they’re honestly a fun watch and compete with any team.
They simply just lose every. Single. Close. Game.
Luke Walton picks his closing lineup out of a hat.
$10 on the over for Kings fans though.
This isn’t related but Richaun Holmes left the bubble like 2 days into training camp to pick up postmates, and was likely snitched out by Chris Paul.
That’s not a dig, I’m curious what he ordered? Tweet me Richaun’s order @marcusmackay8.
New Orleans Pelicans
Odds of Playoff Appearance: Yes +400, No -670
Remaining Games:
UTAH (38.1% chance to win) | July 30 | 6:30 p.m. ET
LAC (29.2%) | Aug. 1 | 6 p.m. ET (ESPN)
MEM (56.1%) | Aug. 3 | 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
SAC (54.3%) | Aug. 6 | 1:30 p.m. ET
WAS (66.1%) | Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. ET
SA (51.1%) | Aug. 9 | 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
SAC (54.3%) | Aug. 11 | 9 p.m. ET
ORL (50.7%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
They blew a sizable lead on the Jazz last night and lost their first seeding game. Their next game is against the Clippers, and going 0-2 to start is a killer for young teams.
Alvin Gentry didn’t dole out a lot of minutes to Zion last night, I’m not sure why. There’s possibly something we don’t know.
Key Pros:
Their schedule is by far the easiest, it’s like the NBA wants Zion in the playoffs for some reason. They’re “expected” to win 6 out of their 8 games, the loss to Utah last night was accounted for.
Zion heard y’all calling him fat and shit, so he decided to lose 20 pounds. I’d imagine that would help his cardio, making it easier for him to be the flying buffalo who can run a 4.0 second 50 yard dash.
They’re healthy, which is a common theme for a lot of these teams. All 5 starters have missed time this season.
Ok, so this is finally where the betting gets interesting.
We have some real odds on both sides. The loss to Utah doesn’t actually hurt them either way, that was one of the toughest games on their schedule and they should’ve won.
Defense is going to be huge for New Orleans, they’re weak in several areas on that end. Especially because Zion hasn’t found his feet on defense yet, he just busts through his shoes anytime he tries to move laterally, so what’s the point right?
This is a must bet scenario, and it’s appealing to go with the over. Their 3rd game against Memphis is a back-breaker if they lose, and they often lose the fire fight games with no defense.
Personnel wise, the defense should be there. Lonzo/Jrue can be a lockdown backcourt, Ingram is long and rangey, and Derrick Favors is more than solid around the rim.
It’s just not consistently present with New Orleans, Lonzo/BI/Zion still make young player errors on helpside defense. They don’t have the elite defensive talent to cover up those errors yet.
It doesn’t help that Memphis is arguably just as dynamic on the offensive end. Despite the schedule strength, New Orleans has an uphill battle.
What’s The Bet?
Have I mentioned I don’t gamble? (I did)
This is exactly why I don’t.
You could really go either way, I believe you’d need to be a fool to not bet on the over for New Orleans. The line is way too favourable for big money on a playoff appearance. Plus my guy JJ Redick has been EN FUEGO, he busted out a ball-fake euro step last night. I squealed like it was my sweet 16 and my unreasonably rich parents really wanted to impress my impossibly high standards, so they bought me an M-1 Tank built for war instead of a sports car.
I’m personally on the other side of the fence though, my fake money will placed on the under. This is due to a man from Weber State who points to his wrist a lot.
$20 on the over for skinny Zion.
$20 on the under for Niccolo Melli looking bewildered defending a ball screen.
Portland Trailblazers
Odds of Playoff Appearance: Yes +450, No -835
Remaining Games:
MEM (55.1% chance to win) | July 31 | 4 p.m. ET
BOS (32.1%) | Aug. 2 | 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
HOU (36.4%) | Aug. 4 | 9 p.m. ET
DEN (38.4%) | Aug. 6 | 8 p.m. ET
LAC (28.8%) | Aug. 8 | 1 p.m. ET
PHI (39.7%) | Aug. 9 | 6:30 p.m. ET
DAL (32.9%) | Aug. 11 | 5 p.m. ET
BKN (52.0%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
Their lineup with Carmelo at small forward might not be the play. They are better defensively with Zach Collins in for sure, but Melo has been at power forward most of the year. The defensive matchups may be an issue.
Their schedule is difficult as fuck, no lie. They only have 2 games they’re expected to win. They play top 5 teams out of the East and West in 6 of their 8 games.
Key Pros:
Zach Collins and Jusuf Nurkic are back, this makes Portland 5 times better automatically. Nurk does so much for their offense, he’s one of the best players at making the extra pass while rolling down the lane. This facilitation opens up easier catch and shoots for CJ, Dame, Melo. Collins bolsters up their defense and rebounding, which they’ve been missing in certain games this year.
Gary Trent Jr and Anfernee Simons seem to have found their groove off the bench. Rodney Hood not being available hurts Portland, but these two could easily supplement that damage. Simons is electric, and gets hot super easily. Trent can stretch the floor and has really found himself on defense. Bench minutes are a huge factor for Portland.
HERE WE GO.
I’ll tell you right now, If I had money, I'd put that shit on Dame every day of the week.
Schedule difficulty really shouldn’t mean anything in the scenario, Portland is full strength and was the 3rd seed last season with this lineup (minus Rodney Hood).
Portland at full strength can compete with Denver, Boston, Philadelphia, Houston and other subsequent powerhouses they face. They won’t blow anybody out, but think about them in a tight game at full force.
Give your Queen Elizabeth waving - invisible watch wearing - Russell Westbrook taunting - diss track rhyming - Kiss stealin’ - wheelin' dealin' son of a gun the damn basketball in the 4th quarter and all bets are OFF.
Even if Portland comes up short, I’m expecting supreme levels of entertainment value in those games.
What’s The Bet?
If you rock with Memphis or New Orleans, the under is super appealing for a little payout.
If you rock with a nice cold glass of ice water while checking the time, throw the mortgage for your house on Portland making the playoffs.
They have seemingly lost most of the holes in their game from the start of this year. You can’t underrate what Nurkic does for their team.
I’d say $15 on the over.
$20 on the under for you non-believers, I wish you some minor suffering.
Memphis Grizzlies
Odds of Playoff Appearance: Yes -150, No +112
Remaining Games:
POR (44.9% chance to win) | July 31 | 4 p.m. ET
SA (45.2%) | Aug. 2 | 4 p.m. ET
NO (43.9%) | Aug. 3 | 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
UTAH (32.7%) | Aug. 5 | 2:30 p.m. ET
OKC (38.1%) | Aug. 7 | 4 p.m. ET
TOR (27.9%) | Aug. 9 | 2 p.m. ET
BOS (27.5%) | Aug. 11 | 6:30 p.m. ET
MIL (16.2%) | Aug. 13 | TBD
Key Cons:
Memphis famously has the toughest seeding games, which was met with some ire from Ja Morant on twitter. Considering New Orleans has the easiest schedule, it’s clear that the NBA has an agenda. (Don’t @ me Adam Silver).
They have a nice rotation, but depth can be an issue at points. They’re undersized in areas that a team like Portland will flourish in. Brandon Clarke is excellent, but still undersized when he has to take minutes at the 5.
Justise Winslow is unfortunately still injured, and they really need some depth at small forward. We’ll be witnessing way too much Grayson Allen on the court, who plays defense with his legs extended outward. Simply an evil boy.
Key Pros:
Ja Morant will try and vault Rudy Gobert for a dunk, he doesn’t even have to land it. He’s a hero either way.
The Canadian boys have been dynamite this season, and especially down the stretch before Rudy Gobert touched a bunch of microphones. Dillon Brooks spreads the floor perfectly beside Ja Morant, and Brandon Clarke is an ideal lob target/rim runner.
Memphis was handed the shit end of the stick.
Despite that, there’s no reason they shouldn’t scrape out some games.
In reality, they’re in the best position as the current 8th seed. They can split all of their games and be fine.
That’s why the line is so tight, they have to genuinely struggle in their final games to blow it. The NBA made that a distinct possibility though.
What this really comes down to is the likely scenario of a tie-breaker. They’ve already set up the idea of play-in games surrounding Portland/New Orleans/Memphis.
So who wins those play-in games? It comes down to a couple of matchups.
Memphis quietly has someone they can give the ball to down low, Jonas Valanciunas.
Raptors fans should be backing me up. Demar and Kyle used to make this guy SUFFER with lack of touches, Memphis gives him the ball in a timely fashion within a balanced offense. Which is something Valaciunas can thrive in, but has never been given a chance.
Look at some of his games this year, he’s a walking double-double. He can explode for 30pts/15reb depending on matchups and touches. He’s going to have a lot of matchups in these 8 games that he can exploit.
What’s The Bet?
This bet is safe if we’re talking about the line.
It’s very possible Memphis only needs to win 3 of their games to clinch in the end. All dependent on how Portland and New Orleans climb the ladder.
It’s easy to bet on a team that’s already in the playoffs, the safety net is nice to throw some money on.
Unfortunately, Memphis’ destiny is really out of their control. You can’t be mad at them for losing against top tier teams, and that’s 6 of their games. If they go 2-6 in their 8 games, then they did their job.
Your bet relies solely on your belief in New Orleans, and Memphis plays them in their 3rd game.
Bet big on Memphis staying in the playoffs, considering that some of the teams they play could be resting their stars for the postseason.
$10 on the under for missing, because that’s what the NBA wants you to do.
Dallas Mavericks
Is he really going to talk about Dallas?
As if they have a chance of missing the playoffs?
Nope. I won’t.
Luka, step-back 3, rub your belly.
Instead I’ll use this time to talk about Sabrina Ionescu who just dropped 33-7-7 in her second WNBA game. Have you seen anyone more dynamic at the point guard position? Her player comparison might be Luka Doncic actually. When her shot gets going you might as well be playing marco polo trying to defend that weapon of mass destruction. The WNBA players also decided to leave the court entirely during the national anthem for each of their games, they haven’t missed a shot on the social justice front. All while the MLB and NFL are playing touch-butt with a goddamn pandemic. If that doesn’t kill them off, they’ll soon have Bradley Cooper set up at the top of stadiums, sniping anyone who kneels before the flag. Did y’all watch American Sniper? It was actually good. Bradley should do more of that and sing less, that movie with Lady Gaga led to his divorce. American Sniper didn’t lead to a divorce, and I can’t be bothered to look up the name of the singing movie.
See I brought that back to talking about Dallas.
If you’re not watching the WNBA then consider yourself half a basketball fan. Ok thank you.
Happy betting to all of my future James Holzhauer’s!
Take my advice with a Zion sized grain of salt.
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