Yesterday wasn’t the bounce-back day we were hoping for, finishing 1-4 on our picks. While it wasn’t a winning night, this is why we practice strong bankroll management—cold streaks happen, but disciplined betting keeps us in the game.
We still cashed the Under in the Bulls-Knicks game, but other picks didn’t go our way. Let’s break it all down and learn from it.
✅ Win – Bulls vs. Knicks Under 245
📊 Final Score: Knicks 113, Bulls 111 (Total: 224 – Easy Under!)
Analysis:
You know it’s a slow game when we go to overtime and still cash our Under! This one played out exactly as expected—a slower-paced, defensive-minded game. The Knicks’ defense limited scoring opportunities, and even with OT, the total never threatened to go over 245.
🚀 Takeaway: When two defensive teams play, even a high total can be a great opportunity to bet the Under.
❌ Loss – 76ers +7.5 vs. Celtics
đź“Š Final Score: Celtics 124, 76ers 104
Analysis:
This was a bad read—Boston dominated from start to finish. The 76ers couldn’t keep up offensively, and the Celtics took advantage of mismatches all game long.
🚀 Takeaway: Injury reports and matchup stats matter. If key players are missing, even a home underdog can struggle to keep it close.
❌ Loss – Grizzlies vs. Pacers Over 251
📊 Final Score: Pacers 127, Grizzlies 113 (Total: 240 – Under by 11 points)
Analysis:
We were banking on a high-paced shootout, but the pace slowed down in the second half, and both teams had stretches where shots just weren’t falling.
🚀 Takeaway: Even in high-scoring matchups, a cold shooting stretch can kill an Over bet.
❌ Loss – Suns -2 vs. Spurs
đź“Š Final Score: Spurs 120, Suns 109
Analysis:
The Suns came out flat, and the Spurs took advantage of their defensive lapses. We expected Phoenix to handle business against a young team, but San Antonio played with more energy and grabbed the upset.
🚀 Takeaway: Road favorites need to be in top form to cover—lack of energy can lead to an upset.
❌ Loss – USA vs. Canada Over 5.5 Goals
📊 Final Score: Canada 3, USA 2 (OT) (Total: 5 – Under by 0.5 goals)
Analysis:
This one was a painful loss – on the betting card as well as my heart! The defenses tightened up during the 3rd period, and with the golden goal rules in overtime our bet was instantly lost.
🚀 Takeaway: Rivalry games can be unpredictable, and tight defensive play often wins out in championship settings.
🔥 Thursday Recap: 1-4 Overall
✅ Bulls vs. Knicks Under 245 – Great defensive read! 💰
❌ 76ers +7.5 vs. Celtics – Boston dominated start to finish.
❌ Grizzlies vs. Pacers Over 251 – Slow second half killed the Over.
❌ Suns -2 vs. Spurs – Spurs played with more energy, Phoenix didn’t show up.
❌ USA vs. Canada Over 5.5 Goals – So close, but no cash.
đź’° Current Week Record: 2-6
🎯 Time to Reset and Refocus!
We’re not chasing losses—we’re staying disciplined, trusting the process, and moving forward. A new day = new opportunities to cash in!
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