Hoops

Betting: NBL Round 12/WNBL Round 13

Yep, weak as piss bullets.. better luck in 2025

Looks like Brisbane has decided it’s all too hard without Buford

Was watching that Bendigo market to the end too, in case twenty somthing came along.

Yeah he’s out today, ankle

He's not listed on LiveStats.

Like the Bullets today too but waiting on news of Buford’s absense to push this line out a little further

Brisbane Bullets 2.53 & +4 @ 1.95

Play their sixth of last seven on road. Five days since Melbourne and hopefully will be extra motivated off two losses plus have the squad and general form to get the job done. Hawks have sprung to life lately. Wins in last two but in reality this game is up for grabs. Not sure what I’m really doing playing Bullets moneyline, though, when butchering last quarter leads is something they do so well! Value!

I could be totally wrong and the coach may have set plans but Wouldn’t surprise if Perth get a touch of white line fever in this one.. back in the game now and with a shot at a 3-zip over Townsville, Andy Stewart may have a hard time calling off the dogs, so to speak

^ yeah saw that, then I blinked and it was 1.58

Wish I could have had the same discipline trying those Rangers last night! Best to just stay out in the long run.

Fire were momentarily out to 1.68 Pinnacle upon the W's appearing in starting five but quickly back into 1.58.

No play in the end, too much potential fuckery

Probably end up Fire by a dozen with Pirini playing 25mins and we'll be thinking "how obvious!"

Yeah I pegged it Townsville -7 as I thought Perth would be in total tank mode

Yeah, I think you're right about them forgetting. They were up at the time I bet the game.

IMO, the other thing is Fire won't want sloppy form going into finals, so should be keen to respond with a win. That choice perhaps is basically taken away from Lynx with the penalty of fatigue & injury too severe to risk. Of special note, the W's each played 35mins Friday (which as you suggested they prob planned to win), which looks like a set plan to me. Shenanigans could be interesting if Sydney are 20up at 3QT.

I marked it 1.43/5.5. Current price is certainly getting tight.

Other thing I just wonder about is Perth’s approach having lost on Friday.. sure they’ll want fresh bodies for Wednesday but not sure they’ll want two straight slack performances

Just gave them a nudge, now it’s back.. I think sometimes they just forget to put a market back up if pinnacle have taken one off (they seem to tie a lot of their markets to pinnacle) ..

Anyway, not so sure what to expect with this one now.. had it circled all week thinking Perth would take it easy after a close fought win against Canberra and that Townsville would be playing for second spot, which it is, however I’m not sure the Fire will be all that hopeful of Bendigo rolling the Flames..

"TopSport don't seem keen to dive in on this one"; meaning Fire v Lynx.

I marked the Bendigo game 15 too, for the same reasons.

TopSport don't seem keen to dive in on this one but if they go up soon it will be approx 1.52 - 2.51 & 4.0. TAB just posted and have it 1.48 - 2.65 & 4.5

Bullets +3.5 & Wildcats ML today.. waiting on a market for the Fire v Lynx

That Bendigo line is getting a little ridiculous.. I marked it -15, could be in the 20s soon after opening at -13.5 ... I know the spirit is all kinds of terrible but I’m not sure this is entirely a spot for Sydney to bring its best .. A lot went into Friday’s effort and they only need to get the ‘W’ today

Hope you're right.
The Cats haven't won a regular season game in Cairns since 2015

NBL Sunday,

Perth Wildcats @ 1.95

Greg Hire out but expected return of Martin is going to greatly help and I feel on eight days rest they will be especially motivated off a couple of losses and in a venue they notoriously struggle. Cairns very good lately and coming off a three game road stretch could easily catch them slightly off the boil.

Cambage predictably just six minutes per quarter but Rangers finding it harder work than I was hoping. Hopefully the Derby factor kicks-in for the run home.

AshT's money could not be safer.

A lot of streaky shooters in this game so hard to predict an over/under for me.
No money on it for me, so hoping for a high scoring game with Carley & Steph on fire.

Added; Dandenong +9.5 @ 2.00 TAB

Good luck, Mort! If I don't win I hope you do.

Out to 143.5 now, so obviously good support for the Over. Still happy to be on a couple of under teams.

Saturday,

Melbourne Boomers - Dandenong Rangers Under 143 @ 1.90


Sunday,

Townsville Fire @ 1.67

2.18 - 1.81 (Tattsbet) is best prices I can see. Flames opened fave from what I saw. I was in agreance with Fire tipping over to slight fave and haven't heard of any players in doubt but it's reasonable to think it's simply support for the Fire off recent form plus hint of doubt about just how strongly Flames are going.

Friday,

Adelaide Lightning -9 @ 1.95

Some chance Lightning are a little flat off big efforts last week but more likely they will have this spread covered. Richards is out for Bendigo, Oliver returns. Current line has blown out to -14, only a little under where it should be IMO.


Canberra Capitals - Perth Lynx Over 162 @ 1.90

Rank #1 & #2. Lynx start-out on a heavy travel schedule, with no need to show up but coach has stated will look to maintain form & momentum - wise approach IMO. Capitals loaded with scorers and look for any opprotunity to play up tempo, so I suggest Lynx sitting prime scorers might not be enough to keep this under.

Thank you! Unfortnately Bullets, to their detriment, aren't exactly the most high octane team with a lead in last quarters, so that was always the worry.

a lot of players have moved clubs so this year it might be different teams in the finals...whats your thoughts??