I would like to start by saying that I always talk out of my kit, whether that be my own kit (own pocket) or my companies money, both are very important to me. To me there's nothing worse that a tipster who doesn't put his own hard earned money on his tips, it doesn't matter if its a little or a lot (weeks wages for example). But it has to be something. Thats why I hate stock brokers who tip you a share and don't buy any themselves! All they care about is turnover, not me I wanna tip winners as it means I am also backing winners.
What do I do, besides punt? I set the odds or prices for all the US Sports for an Australian Bookie called Betchoice.com. And I better clarify right from the outset that the thoughts and opinions on this blog are strictly my own, and do not represent Betchoice.com in any way. So when I call Brett Favre a washed out hack who should have stayed retired, that's me and not Betchoice.com. When I say Tampa Bay Rays won't make the playoffs this year that's me, though it does mean Betchoice.com should be the best price in the world.
So lets hope my first blog leads to the valley of wealth and relaxation. Or atleast what goes through the head of a bookie setting the odds.
I have just finished doing my reviews and stats for today's NBA games, which include the Boston Celtics beating the hapless Philadelphia 76ers 110-91 for their 19th straight victory. Yes the longest in their franchise history. One that includes, Red Auerbach era , through the Larry Bird era [see my Topps Letterman Bird Card above, - love it] the John Havlicek era, the Bill Russell era. All from a team who won the last NBA title and face each team who are desperate to beat them by bringing it! Philadelphia didn't bring it for the record shooting 0-11 from 3pt land (which makes 0-19 last two games), surprising this game finished over 191.5pts (opened 193.0) and a great result for Betchoice.com in the end.
What do I do, besides punt? I set the odds or prices for all the US Sports for an Australian Bookie called Betchoice.com. And I better clarify right from the outset that the thoughts and opinions on this blog are strictly my own, and do not represent Betchoice.com in any way. So when I call Brett Favre a washed out hack who should have stayed retired, that's me and not Betchoice.com. When I say Tampa Bay Rays won't make the playoffs this year that's me, though it does mean Betchoice.com should be the best price in the world.
So lets hope my first blog leads to the valley of wealth and relaxation. Or atleast what goes through the head of a bookie setting the odds.
I have just finished doing my reviews and stats for today's NBA games, which include the Boston Celtics beating the hapless Philadelphia 76ers 110-91 for their 19th straight victory. Yes the longest in their franchise history. One that includes, Red Auerbach era , through the Larry Bird era [see my Topps Letterman Bird Card above, - love it] the John Havlicek era, the Bill Russell era. All from a team who won the last NBA title and face each team who are desperate to beat them by bringing it! Philadelphia didn't bring it for the record shooting 0-11 from 3pt land (which makes 0-19 last two games), surprising this game finished over 191.5pts (opened 193.0) and a great result for Betchoice.com in the end.
At 27-2, the Celtics are off to the best 29-game start in NBA history and remain one game ahead of the 72-win pace set by the 1995-96 Chicago "Jordan" Bulls were 26-3 after their first 29 games but didn't lose their fourth until they had already piled up 41 wins. No wonder the crowd was bored with this game in the 3rd qtr and started to shout "Beat L.A" for most of the game.
So who's going to win? I noticed that an Australian bookie had this game out 4 days in advance, with the Lakers -2.5 favourites as their opener, and closed at time of writing -1.5pts favourites. Two days before the game is played.
I have steamed into the Boston Celtics to win on Christmas day? Why? Why won't Lakers seek revenge and get it at the home in the Staples Center. First off the schedule for the Lakers, 5 games in seven days! Including a tough loss to Miami, loss to the Magic and a tough assignment in New Orleans which they won. Sure these guys are professional and have a roster so deep Luke Walton is their no.9 but it was a tough scheduled which saw them pushed to two losses. Compare this to Boston and who only have 4 games over the same period, and all of these have been at home which they weren't pushed and won by 22, 19 and 19! Too good, too easy.
Secondly I think Boston are playing better basketball through their entire roster. Exceptional defense which stopped the Lakers last season in the playoffs and will again. And they have shown that they have the Lakers measure. Simply put I have them 2.5 pts favs! I think the big three matchup better, and in the smaller matchups I still think you simply put the ball back into KG, Pierce or Allens hands and Lakers won't stop them. Kendrick Perkins is rebounding like 'the worm' and even Rando is being the assist king which the Celtics need from him!
As for who is going to stop the run, I'd like to say Indiana, but Danny "No.1 on my All-Star ,ballot" Granger is not 100% which means looking at the schedule, they have have Cavs in game 27 of the streak, and Miami "Wade or nought" Heat for win 34. Otherwise I don't see it stopping?!?! More on the Cavs game another time.
Go the Celtics... for the record will they win it all, or be like Houston with their meaningless streak (22) last year, or New England Pats 16-Whatever? I think Cavs will beat them in the Eastern Conference Final, who will face the Spurs and win. To me Spurs are the ONLY team which can beat LA in the West. But whilst saying that, if they get knocked out before facing the Lakers in the playoffs, Cavs beat LA Lakers for the NBA 2009 Championship.
Good punting,
Brendo
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