Fats split last night, kind of like the country, but for once the wins were easy. The Bucks were clearly going to win and top the over by the end of the first half, De'Andre Hunter had his number by the end of three and became a two-time Fats winner. Wish Eric Bledsoe had done the same since he didn't play the fourth. Steph Curry left me hanging by one assist. Just because you're the best shooter Steph, doesn't mean you shouldn't pass the ball.
So tonight, I'm counting on Nikola Jokic to get that triple-double, Damian Lillard to go off (in two categories), Jamal Murray to rebound from last game's low-scoring effort, and Jarrett Allen to continue his dominant play.
Payoffs based on $10 wagers.
3-pointer: Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers) double-double +350 (returns $45.00)
2-pointer: Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) triple-double +180 (returns $28.00)
Free throw: Jarrett Allen (Nets) double-double +141 (returns $24.10)
Steal: Jamal Murray (Nuggets) Over 21.5 points -105 (returns $19.60)
Winner:
3-pointer: Bucks win over Pistons AND Over 226 +114 (returns $20.80) The Bucks pummeled the Pistons 130-115.
Free throw: De'Andre Hunter (Hawks) Over 20.5 points, rebounds, assists -120 (returns $18.40) The Hawks lost again, but Hunter stayed on target: 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists – a 28 PRA.
Losers:
2-pointer: Eric Bledsoe (Pelicans) Over 22.5 points, rebounds, assists -104 (returns $19.70) Bledsoe had a 19 PRA in only 25 minutes of action. Note to self: Bet on players who play the 4th quarter.
Steal: Steph Curry (Warriors) Over 5.5 Assists -106 (returns $19.50). Curry dropped 5 dimes. If this were hockey, I would have won.
$40 wagered (2-2), $39.20 returned.
Day 14: -$.80
Total: -$134.75 (26-39 off 65 $10 wagers)