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Like previous finals I have tracked the betting figures on the games so thought it would be an idea to do the same with the NBA Finals that started in Los Angeles last night. Due to the multiple games we wont be seeing the kind of figures that were seen for the NFL Superbowl but still impressive figures.

Game 1 - Users: 23651

Game 2 - Users: 22896

Game 3 - Users: 19293

Game 4 - Users: 22847

Game 5 - Users: 20520

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We are down to the last 8 and so let’s see how many members were betting on this weekends games.

Missouri versus Connecticut (# Users: 32380)

Villanova versus Pittsburgh (# Users: 32091)

Michigan State versus Louisville (# Users: 32806)

Oklahoma versus North Carolina (# Users: 40625)

So far after Thursday night we are seeing some great high figures with all four games that have currently been played having over 32,000 users betting on them with Purdue versus Connecticut game receiving the most bets with over 39,000. This game had the highest number most probably due to it being the first game of the night.

Below are the figures for all Thursday nights games

Purdue versus Connecticut (# Users: 39576)

Xavier versus Pittsburgh (# Users: 32946)

Missouri versus Memphis (# Users: 36075)

Villanova versus Duke (# Users: 36742)

Below are the figures for all Friday nights games

Arizona versus Louisville (# Users: 34441)

Syracuse versus Oklahoma (# Users: 32620)

Kansas versus Michigan State (# Users: 29587)

Gonzaga versus North Carolina (# Users: 39972)

It’s that time of year already and the start of the new NBA season seems to have come around quick since Boston won.

So it’s now time to get your bets on tonight opening round of games.

I know it’s been a bit quiet here lately but I will be trying to post a lot more and keep this blog up to date. Now with the NBA coming to a close we have the womans basketball to bet on with the WNBA being added.

I can’t say I know much about the WNBA so it will be a lot of guesswork for me until I take a closer look. Though looking at the current standings it looks like Detroit, Connecticut and Minnesota are all playing very well.

I have altered the site sport scoreboard to the new one that can be seen below. It can been viewed anytime by clicking the Sports Scoreboards on the page list that is situated on the right hand side.

Just select the down arrow button at the top left of the widget to switch between sports scoreboards. The Scoreboard Widget displays scores for the following sports: NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAB and WNBA. The page is set to refresh every minute so keep scores updated.

Picks for tonight the 6th of March:

NCAAB only tonight. 2 picks as there are many tough games to call tonight.

Xavier (-2) over St. Joseph’s:

St Joseph’s has lost 3 in a row at home, severely hurting their NCAA dream…Xavier is 13-1 in conference and I see this being a dick-stomping…It isn’t senior night either. St Joe’s has one more game at home after this one…I think this game slipped Vegas…

Confidence Level: 9.5

Indiana St. (-1) over Wichita State:
These teams met earlier in the season at WSU, and ISU won by double digits on the road, while ISU got beat by 5 at home…I still like ISU in the 1st round of their conference tourney tonight…

Thank you to all who pointed out that I was high in writing up this pick.

Confidence Level: 9.5

Good luck tonight, sorry for the short write-ups.

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NBA Picks for tonight the 5th of March:

Indiana Pacers (+11) over Houston Rockets:

Yes the Rockets are on a mad winning streak, 15 games, but 11 points is a lot to give a team. Indiana is battling for the playoffs and against the Rockets are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 at Houston. They have gone 4-0-1 ATS on the road in their last 5. Against teams with records over .625, they are 6-0 ATS as the underdog - Stat taken from covers…This is an expert’s pick on Covers.com, and I like it as well…On sportsbetting.com, I took Indiana on the Moneyline at +425 to beat the Raptors in Toronto last week, and they won by 11! They were 11 point underdogs…I think Houston will continue their winning streak, but I don’t think it will be as easy as Vegas is making everyone think…Take the points for Indy

Confidence Level: 9

New York Knicks (+4) over Cleveland Cavaliers:

In Cleveland’s last outing, Lebron James took over late in the 4th quarter to beat the Bulls by 9 in Cleveland. It was surprisingly close. But the key factor is that Zydrunas Ilgauskas is out with a hurt back. He is a big cog in their offense down low. They travel to New York to face a team who lost 100-88 against the New Orleans Hornets at home 2 nights ago. But had Isiah Thomas not made a silly substitution late in the game, he took out Nate Robinson with the Knicks down 4, the game might have had a different outcome. New York is surprisingly tough at home, it is New York after all. Also, Delonte West may miss tonight’s game due to personal reasons, (death in the family). With him out, I don’t think that Cleveland can rely on Damon Jones to carry the workload at the point efficiently. If Delonte West is out tonight, I think the Knicks can win outright, but for now, I’m just taking the points since it is not definite.

Confidence Level: 8

Cleveland Cavs OVER 192 against New York Knicks:

This seems like a simple pick tonight. The teams have met twice already this season, with the point totals being 198 and 216…Both teams combine to AVERAGE 192 points together on offense total…I like those 2 stats right there, so I’m keeping this pick short and sweet. Take OVER 192.

Confidence Level: 9

NCAAB Pick for Wednesday night the 5th:

Oklahoma State (-4.5) over Oklahoma Sooners:

Ahhh, Bedlam…This is difficult for me to pick against my Sooners as I live in Norman…Oklahoma travels to play Oklahoma State who is arguably the hottest team in the Big 12 right now. They have won 6 of their last 7 in conference and are on a 5 game winning streak…OSU is 13-3 at home this season, while the Sooners are 3-6 on true road games this year…The key factor in tonight’s matchup is this, Blake Griffin had arthroscopic knee surgery on Sunday and is out the rest of the regular season. He is OU’s best threat to help win on the road, but is out tonight. I don’t see this being close, I’m glad the game isn’t on ESPN, because my Sooners are about to be embarrassed. Even worse than A&M was when OU beat them 64-37 last weekend Take OSU up to -6.

Confidence Level: 10

Good luck tonight.

My record is now 36-26-3 overall.

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Summary of Picks for Friday the 29th of February:

Alright I’m bringing it in early boys, the Lakers aren’t gonna cover, but my 2 other games were correct, so I went 2-1 tonight. Golden State and Philly combined to score 216, which was 1 point better than the set line of 215! Thanks Kelenna Azubuike, he stroked a 3 with 30 seconds left and no one scored after that. In my last pick, I had Fairfield at -6, and while they were down at half, they mounted a huge comeback and ended up winning by 12, 83-71…I didn’t know Brandon Roy was returning from his injury tonight, or else I may not have picked the Lakers in that game! With a minute left in the game, he has 20 points and 12 assists…He’s what keeps the Trailblazers going, without him, they wouldn’t make the playoffs in the West.

Picks for Saturday the 1st of March:

NCAAB Picks:

Texas (-5.5) over Texas Tech:
I dunno why, but Texas is getting the best lines for the bettors. They weren’t favored against K-State last week! Well, this one blows my mind as well. They won 73-47 against the Red Raiders at home a little over 1 month ago…All I have to say about this game is this, in Tech’s last game out, they lost by 44 to Texas A&M.

Confidence Level: 10

Memphis (-12) over Southern Missippiipipsiipsi:

Memphis as everyone knows, lost last week, they are on a mission. This Southern Mississippi team who lost 95-68 in their last game will most likely have a repeat performance because Memphis is pissed off.

Confidence Level: 9

Houston (-10) over East Carolina:

This game is at ECU, but that doesn’t matter much because they have lost 3 of 5 there which includes losses to Tulsa, Tulane, and Southern Mississippi, (the team that Houston beat by 27 earlier in the week). I see this game being over at half-time.

Confidence Level: 9

Sorry for so few picks, thats all I saw that stuck out immediately, when I wake up tomorrow, I’ll be looking into more detail about certain games, and I may post more. Goodnight everyone.

My record is now 34-25-3 overall.

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NBA Picks for Friday the 29th of February:

LA Lakers (-8) over Portland Trailblazers:

I gotta go with the hot hand. LA comes in having won 10 in a row…LA won at home last night over Miami in a game that didn’t get close after the 1st quarter, the Lakers won 106-88…Portland is coming off of a road win where they nearly blew a 42-29 halftime lead against the Clippers, only to win by 2, 82-80…Portland hasn’t covered in their last 3 home games, which include losses to Boston, and Sacramento, they did beat Seattle though, but didn’t cover. I like LA to cover.

Confidence Level: 8.5

Golden State Warriors (OVER 214.5) against Philadelphia 76ers:

GS and Philly both come in as hot teams, the 76ers have won 8 of 10 and the Warriors have won 7 of 10…The difference maker in this game is the fact that Golden State is 19-10 at home this year, while Philadelphia visits with a 10-18 road record…Golden State won earlier this season in Philadelphia by 2, 100-98…Golden State gives up points though just as much as they like to score them at home. In Golden State’s last 8 home games, they have given up less than 207 only 1 time, and even then, 204 total points were scored in that lone game. The other 7 games had totals of 207, 227, 236, 238, 237, 222, and 224. I like the over easily. I’m predicting 230 total in this shootout.

Confidence Level: 9

NCAA Picks for tonight the 29th:

Fairfield (-6) over Manhattan:

Fairfield has already won their previous matchup this season, in Manhattan, 66-61…Manhattan is 6-24-1 in their last 31 games ATS overall…Fairfield comes in having won 8 of 10, while Manhattan has lost 7 of 10…I like Fairfield quite easily, Manhattan is in a big slump, they lost to Binghamton in their last game by 10 :/ …I told that guy who is trying to, “Take Vegas,” to pick this game and let it ride tonight…He kills me

Confidence Level: 9.5

Good luck tonight everyone.