Good or bad bet (NBA Playoffs)??

Question

I bet on this website on two games , the Spurs-Suns game, and the Jazz-Rockets Game.

Suns-Spurs: I bet on the Spurs who have -5 spread

Jazz-Rockets: I bet on Jazz who have +2 spread

I am new to sports betting so tell me what you think..and just to make sure, please clarify that this means Spurs need to win by at least 6, and Jazz can either win or lose by 1..and don't worry, these bets were palced @ centsports.com..so I'm not up to lose my house/first-born with these bets..only about a dime..

Answer 1

I would recommend you take Phoenix + and I do agree with your Jazz pick.  I would suggest Detroit -9 for tonight though.  Good luck.  You can check out my free daily sports picks and post your favorite pick of the day too at http://GamblingReviewsSite.com/freepicks  See you there.

Answer 2

good bet

Answer 3

Welcome to the fun world of sports betting.  A friend got me started about a year ago and although I don't make big bets, it still makes some games all the more enjoyable.

To answer your question, you are right, the Jazz can lose by 1 (if the jazz lose by 2, you push, no money gained or lost, a push is a win you will soon learn) and yes the Spurs must win by 6 or more in order to collect money (win by 5 and you push again)

I like your Jazz-Rockets bet, although I'm not a big fan of your Spurs-Suns bet.  Not that I think it's a bad bet, I could just see it going either way.  If I were you I'd put money on the Jazz to win on the moneyline (meaning that they will win straight up, and since they are the underdog you will win a little more money, somewhere between +115 or +120  rather than the normal -110) and hold off and make a halftime bet on the spurs-suns game.  Halftime spreads are often made with a little more haste and sometimes you can take advantage of that.

Remember that spreads are not based on who they think is going to win, but rather who people are betting on.  Don't bet on every game.  If the spread looks close, make a halftime bet or pass it all together.  Instead look for good bets.  Often times rapid fans in big market areas will often times dump tons of money on their teams pushing the spread.  Take advantage of this and make some underdog "cover the spread" bets.  Great example of this is the Patriots late into last year.

Hope this helps, have fun and good luck tonight

Answer 4

I've been betting on NBA games and NFL games for at least ten years and one thing I can tell you is there is no sure bet... BUT you can increase your odds by studying the numbers VERY close and by using a VERY consistent handicapper for help. The best site that I've found on the net is called the bookie pays you. com. They give out a free pick every day that is usually a winner and they seem to have the most affordable monthly packages. If you're new to the gambling world I would highly recommend them. Good Luck Man.

Also, the Suns will win tonight and won't need the points. But I agree with your Utah pick.