All of a sudden, Mr. Baller is balling. 7-1 over the past two days. I don't want to get a big head, because the shots can stop falling at any minute. But at least I'm feeling better about myself. Looking to keep the momentum going today into the big MLK Day schedule.
Wanted to get in on the Knicks vs Celtics, but it's too hard to figure out who's playing and the books had no interesting props. So . . .
The Mavericks have been playing better, the Bulls have been struggling. I think the Mavs will put up a decent number of points in this game and that's good for Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. As long as the Bulls keep it close enough that both Mav studs have to play in the 4th quarter, I like them both to put up big numbers. Note: I don't think I've gotten a triple-double bet right yet.
There should also be a lot of pace and a lot of shots in the Pelicans-Kings game. If Zion Williamson could double up in a 112-95 loss to the Lakers, he should have many more chances tonight.
The Thunder have surprised this season and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been putting up solid numbers. He's topped this number in 4 of his last 5, and with the Sixers without Joel Embiid, I think he has a good chance again.
All wagers and returns based on $10.
3-pointer: Kristaps Porzingis (Mavericks) double-double +245 (returns $34.50)
2-pointer: Luka Doncic (Mavericks) triple-double +180 (returns $28.00)
Free throw: Zion Williamson (Pelicans) double-double +155 (returns $25.50)
Steal: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) Over 32.5 points, rebounds, assists -110 (returns $19.10)
Winners:
2-pointer: SPURS -7 vs. Rockets and Under 217.5 +260 (returns $36.00). Spurs won 103-91, beating the spread and crushing the Under.
Free throw: NETS win vs. Orlando and Over 225.5 points+135 (returns $23.50) Nets won 122-115 and easily topped the Over.
Steal: Clint Capela (Hawks) double-double +120 (returns $22.00) Capela finished with 25 points and 15 rebounds but the Hawks lost again.
Losers:
3-pointer: Kyle Lowry (Raptors) double-double +325 (returns $42.50) Lowry got the points in the Raptors win, but missed out on the assists and rebounds.
$40 wagered (3-1), $81.50 returned.
Day 24: +$41.50
Total: -$106.05 (47-62 off 109 $10 wagers)