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The Boston Celtics (51-31) are facing a dogfight as they host the Brooklyn Nets (45-37) in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series at the TD Garden in Massachusetts on Wednesday. In today’s game, the Celtics come out as the slight 4-point favorites against the Nets. See more predictions in the Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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  • Underdogs: Nets +4 (-110)
  • Nets vs Celtics Over/Under: 226 points

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The Nets (33-48-3 ATS) are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games against the Celtics and are 4-1 SU in their last five matches this season. The total has gone OVER in five of Brooklyn’s last five outings when playing on the road against Boston.

The Celtics (43-38-2 ATS) went 16-4 SU in their last 20 games this season and are 4-1 ATS in their last five, even as the total has gone OVER in 11 of Boston’s last 13 matches. Boston barely claimed the Game 1 win with a 115-114 decision on Jayson Tatum’s layup before the buzzer, so expect another close one in Game 2.

Brooklyn is expected to get big production from Kevin Durant (29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 6.4 assists per game) and Kyrie Irving (27.4 ppg, 5.8 apg) but the Nets also hope to spread the offense to role players like Seth Curry (14.9 ppg) and Bruce Brown (9.0 ppg) in order to tie the series and carry some momentum when they return home for Game 3.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 123 Boston Celtics – 110 Brooklyn Nets
  • Over/Under — OVER 226 points

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Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat Odds and Picks

Joel Embiid bulldozed his way to 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey continues his emergence with 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first round playoff series.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds and Picks

Ja Morant collected 23 points and 10 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies were more aggressive throughout to blow past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-96, to force a 1-all standoff in their Western Conference first-round series.

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The Miami Heat (53-29) are determined to hold home court as they host the Atlanta Hawks (45-40) in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series at the FTX Arena in South Florida on Tuesday. In today’s game, the Heat are 7.5-point favorites against the Hawks. See more predictions in the Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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  • Underdogs: Hawks +7.5 (-110)
  • Hawks vs Heat Over/Under: 219 points

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The Hawks (39-46 ATS) were 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games but are just 1-7 SU in their last eight matches when playing on the road against the Heat. The total has gone UNDER in seven of Atlanta’s last eight matches, even as the Hawks are 9-3 SU in their last 12 outings.

The Heat (47-35-1 ATS) went 7-1 SU in their last eight matches when playing at home against the Hawks and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games at home. Miami took Game 1, 115-91, to sustain its impressive finish in the regular season where it won six of its last nine contests.

Atlanta lost starting center Clint Capella to a knee injury in Game 1, although guard Bogdanovic (ankle) is probable to play in Game 2. The Hawks are expecting a bounce-back performance from All-Star guard Trae Young (28.4 points per game), who was held to just eight points in Game 1, is aching to put on a better show while forward Danilo Gallinari (11.7 ppg) hopes to sustain his form after putting up 17 points the last time.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 112 Miami Heat – 110 Atlanta Hawks
  • Over/Under — OVER 219 points

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Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds and Picks

Joel Embiid bulldozed his way to 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey continues his emergence with 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first round playoff series.

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry came off the bench for the second-straight game to score 34 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range while Jordan Poole continues his resurgence with 29 points and five triples as the Golden State Warriors repeated over the Denver Nuggets, 126-106, to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round series.

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The Memphis Grizzlies (55-27) attempt to tie the series before going on the road as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (48-34) at the FedEx Forum in Tennessee in  Game 2 of their Western Conference first round playoff series on Tuesday. In today’s game, the Grizzlies are 7-point favorites against the Timberwolves. See more predictions in the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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  • Underdogs: Timberwolves +7 (-110)
  • Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Over/Under: 241 points

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The Timberwolves (45-38-1 ATS) went 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games and 5-2 SU in their last seven. The total has gone OVER in six of Minnesota’s last seven matches, even as the Wolves are 3-8 SU in their last 11 outings against the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies (45-38 ATS) are 10-2 SU in their last 12 contests at home and 5-1 ATS in their last six when playing at home against the Wolves, even as the total has gone OVER in five of Memphis’ last six outings. Memphis absorbed a 130-117 loss in Game 1 on Saturday and will need to salvage one game at home before going on the road in Minneapolis in Games 3 and 4.

Minnesota followed up its impressive 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the play-in match by stunning Memphis behind 36 points from rookie Anthony Edwards and 29 points and 13 rebounds from All-Star Karl Anthony Towns. The Wolves also hope to get a better performance from starting pointguard D’Angelo Russell, who struggled to just 10 points but had nine assists.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 118 Memphis Grizzlies – 112 Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Over/Under — OVER 241 points

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Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds and Picks

Joel Embiid bulldozed his way to 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey continues his emergence with 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first round playoff series.

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry came off the bench for the second-straight game to score 34 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range while Jordan Poole continues his resurgence with 29 points and five triples as the Golden State Warriors repeated over the Denver Nuggets, 126-106, to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round series.

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The Philadelphia 76ers (51-31) attempt to sustain their success from Game 1 as they host the Toronto Raptors (48-34) at the Wells Fargo Center in Pennsylvania on Monday. In today’s game, the 76ers are 7.5-point favorites against the Raptors. See more predictions in the Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

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  • Underdogs: Raptors +7.5 (-110)
  • Raptors vs 76ers Over/Under: 217.5 points

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The Raptors (46-36-1 ATS) went 14-5 SU in their last 19 games but are 2-4 ATS in their last six games. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto’s last 15 matches against an opponent in the Eastern Conference, even as the Raptors are 6-2 SU in their last eight outings against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.

The 76ers (39-43-1 ATS) are 6-2 ATS in their last eight matches played on a Monday, and are 9-1 SU in their last 10 played in April even as the total has gone OVER in five of Philadelphias last five games. Philadelphia picked up where it left off before the end of the regular season after extending its winning streak to three games following a 131-111 decision over Toronto in Game 1 on Saturday.

Toronto is determined to bounce back from its Game 1 loss to tie the series before playing with a home crowd in Games 3 and 4. The Raptors hope to get more production from Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 22.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, along with All-Star guard Fred VanVleet (20.3 ppg, 6.7 apg) and Gary Trent Jr (18.3 ppg) to stand a chance in slowing down the 76ers and steal Game 2.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 116 Philadelphia 76ers – 108 Toronto Raptors
  • Over/Under — OVER 217.5 points

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Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Odds and Picks

Trae Young scored 24 points while De’Andre Hunter had 16 of his 22 points in the first half to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets to arrange a match with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the No. 8 seed and the last playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds and Picks

CJ McCollum scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half, Brandon Ingram had 27 points while Jonas Valanciunas tallied 22 points and 14 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans ousted the San Antonio Spurs, 113-103, to arrange a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers for the No.8 seed and a playoff berth.

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There may be good habits and bad vices, but athletes and bettors are not so different when it comes to what goes in their minds. These individuals, particularly seasoned sports bettors, display a passion that often goes beyond the love of the game.

The mind of the sports bettor goes two sides like the flip of the coin. One of them plays like an athlete, displaying that fire and passion with the right skills and mental fortitude to win with tactical precision and timing. The other plays with reckless abandon and falls on unfounded addiction that makes him lose not just his entire bankroll but perhaps his sanity.

Upcoming punters should pass through the proper sports betting psychology if they want to survive and establish longevity in the sports betting game. There should be the right balance of tactical smarts, timing and proper research and preparation to make the right moves and establish a winning bankroll and have fun at the same time.

Play To Win, Stick To Game Plan

Playing a game, from contact sports like basketball and American football to mind games like chess to sports in particular, should always be fun regardless of how high the stakes are. But don’t have too much fun, either.

If a bettor has employed a traditional scheme that has worked for him for a long time, from so-called pre-betting “rituals” to checking all the numbers and studying all the possibilities, then he has to stick with it and be flexible enough to make adjustments only if the need arises.

But like players, bettors should have the right mindset of playing hard and trying to go for the win and not play to lose. Some punters may handle losing some thousands of bucks and won’t get angry or disappointed, but missing out on chances for a big payroll by a reckless misstep causes a negative vibe that could hurt someone’s psyche in the long run.

Can Cause A Bettor’s Downfall

If there are three to four sportsbooks which believe that, for example, the Phoenix Suns are 12-point favorites to beat the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA finals. But these bookies miscalculated that newly acquired Ben Simmons has suddenly healed from his injuries and has quietly trained with the Nets for over a month now, chances are the lines will drastically move.

If a player has dominated the game enough to ensure his team’s victory as early as the third quarter and he still wants to go for personal glory — like trying to score 100 points before the game’s over — such a plan is a sign of disaster.

As the adage goes, a win by a point or 100 meant the same thing. For sports bettors, winning by placing the usual bet on a certain bet should be enough satisfaction because it develops good habits that would spell long-term investments.

Don’t be disappointed if you should’ve bet $1,000 instead of a mere $100 after winning a bet. Remember that there will be many chances to slightly raise your stakes, but do it in a calculated manner to sustain possible losses.

Do Not Chase Your Losses

After suffering a loss, the temptation to keep betting in the hopes of recouping your losses can be strong. Not only are you more prone to make hasty choices, but you are also more likely to lose even more money as a result of those hasty choices.

When people believe they have been too unfortunate, that greater forces are acting against them, and that luck is ready for a change, they are more likely to start chasing losses. You’ll see through this nonsense once you learn that sports betting is a numbers game and that any losses you incur are due to being on the wrong side of variance or making poor decisions.

If you want to make sports betting your major source of revenue and a full-time career, you need to learn to detach yourself emotionally from the process. It may be difficult, but if you want to maintain winning consistently, you need to learn to detach your feelings from the outcomes of your wagers.

Betting With A Clear Mind Goes A Long Way

The psychology of sports betting for a bettor should have a clear head and a positive mindset, just like many disciplined athletes. Any distractions – physical or mental – could ruin your strategy to raise a bigger payroll.

Some dedicated players practice for hours – more than beyond the three or four hours coaches ask from them. While the intention is noble, there should still be a balance of getting your body and mind in sync before going into the game. This could also bode well for sports bettors – mentally in particular – to avoid falling into reckless addiction before it’s too late.

Losing a lot of money can be managed by some punters, but some don’t, so know your proper mindset if you can psychologically handle major financial losses – just like players still getting sleep despite their team falling on a 10-15 game losing streak.

Don’t Let Sportsbook Make Your Final Call

The concept of bookmakers are like books or any other reading materials coaches and players use to feed their mental capacity and complement their physical strengths to improve their game. Sportsbooks are created only as a tool for bettors to place their money on their teams and guide them on which to choose, but the bettor should still make the final decision

If there are three to four sportsbooks which believe that, for example, the Phoenix Suns are 12-point favorites to beat the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA finals. But these bookies miscalculated that newly acquired Ben Simmons has suddenly healed from his injuries and has quietly trained with the Nets for over a month now, chances are the lines will drastically move.

The psychology behind sports betting includes not getting carried away by bookmakers’ trends so easily. On many counts the bookies may be right, but make an effort to still do your homework, study all the numbers and possibilities and check out recent team updates before deciding to finally place that bet. In the end, timing could still be everything to get that big payday.

Новые беттеры или те, кто перешел из других видов спорта, могут запутаться, увидев специфику «заявленности» в отношении питчеров Высшей Лиги Бейсбола (MLB). Или они могут вообще не понимать этого и оставаться в полном неведении о том, как это может повлиять на их ставки.

Обычно “заявленные питчеры” это один или два лучших игрока в команде, что дает беттерам больше уверенности в ставках на определенную играющую команду. Но это также своего рода подушка безопасности, поскольку не все их любимые или заявленные питчеры могут играть каждую игру из-за долгого сезона и износа ВЛБ.

Представьте себе беттера, делающего ставку на “Лос-Анджелес Лейкерс” против любой команды, но с одним подвохом: он будет продолжать свою ставку только в том случае, если игроки Матча звезд Леброн Джеймс, Энтони Дэвис и Рассел Уэстбрук абсолютно здоровы и играют вместе. Но всё же ставки на спорт в баскетболе или в других видов спорта устроены немного иначе.

Вот почему выгодны ставки в Высшей Лиги Бейсбола. Опытные беттеры, которые в большинстве своем не склонны к риску, пользуются определенным условием для того, чтобы их ставки прошли: если их “заявленные питчеры” действительно играют в данном матче.

Перемещение Линий и Влияние “Заявленных Питчеров”

Два питчера, которые, как ожидается, начнут бейсбольный матч, в ставках на спорт называются “заявленными питчерами”. Преимущество для беттера в том, что вы получаете ровно столько, сколько ставите. Нет никаких шокирующих сюрпризов, ведь когда игра начинается и питчеры, указанные беттером в момент размещения ставки, занимают питчерскую горку, как и было запланировано: гарантирует, что ваш питчер начнет игру. В таком случае то, что вы получите свои деньги обратно – является уникальным только для бейсбола и является одним из лучших правил в спортивных ставках.

Например, в матче между “Детройт Тайгерс” и “Кливленд Индианс” в 2013 году, Джастин Мастерсон изначально был включен в список питчеров индейцев. Это дало его команде +110 аутсайдеров, прежде чем он был указан как выбывший за несколько часов до того, как первая подача была завершена. После того, как Карлос Карраско был назван новым стартовым питчером, Кливленду дали аутсайдера +165, что сделало его ход стоимостью 55 центов из-за смены позиций.

Бейсбольный Гандикапинг На Заявленных Питчеров, Ставки На Действие

Стартовый питчер считается наиболее важным элементом соревнований ВЛБ по гандикапу. Настолько, что букмекеры указывают имена обоих стартовых игроков рядом с шансами каждой команды. Но это еще не все, что они перечисляют; они также предоставляют два дополнительных варианта: один с надписью “действие”, а другой – “в заявленных”․

Концепция ставки на “заявленного питчера” заключается в том, чтобы защитить консервативных игроков от внезапных изменений состояния здоровья ключевых игроков команды, на которую он ставит деньги. Поэтому, перед матчем, вы должны сделать анализ и уделить пристальное внимание изучению всех питчеров каждой команды: мотивация, их физическое состояние, и насколько они готовы участвовать в предстоящей игре.

Конечно, в игру вступают другие аспекты матча, такие как погода, условия игры на стадионе, назначение судей, сильные и слабые стороны команд, но ничто так не определяет жизненно важную роль питчера в бейсболе, как он часто контролирует темп игры во многих отношениях. Поскольку тенденция «отдыха» продолжает развиваться в НБА и баскетболе в целом, бейсбольные команды применяют такую практику для защиты здоровья своих лучших питчеров и игроков любой позиции в целом. Незначительная травма запястья все еще может случиться, если ставки в игре высоки, но у команды есть прерогатива принять решение в последнюю минуту дать ему отдых, если цель выхода в плей-офф или определенное количество побед уже достигнута. Для бетторов, которые готовы к последствиям вне зависимости от того, кто играет на маунте, совершают ставки «Действие». Ведь даже если его любимый питчер играет или получает травму в последнюю минуту, ставка продолжается.

Цифры Важны Среди Заявленных Питчеров

Игроки серьезно относятся к ставкам на питчера, особенно если питчер постоянно совершал впечатляющее количество успешных подач в течение своей карьеры. Беттеры считают, что от рекордов карьеры питчера зависят и их навыки, длительность в игре на холме.

Среди питчеров MLB так много разных игроков, и болельщики даже ищут тех, кто преуспевает на определенных холмах и полях в сезоне. Различные стили подачи питчеров также побудили команды менять их в зависимости от игровых ситуаций или по состоянию здоровья. Разница между ними лишь в количестве типов подачи, которые они бросают. Именно этот гибкий метод позволяет стартовым игрокам долго входить в игру, потому что отбивающие с меньшей вероятностью узнают, что произойдет в следующую подачу.

Есть также «наибольшее количество подач» и «наибольшее количество забитых ударов», которые определяют величие питчера от среднего до будущего члена Зала славы MLB. И с впечатляющими цифрами приходит способность команды управлять своими звездными питчерами, чтобы обеспечить их доступность в основе для самых важных игр.

Ставки На Действие Тоже Могут Изменить Ситуацию

В то время, как ставки на “заявленных питчеров” рискуют быть отождествлены с “фрибетом”; бетторы совершающие “ставки на действие”, все еще могут получить большой денежный выигрыш при правильном расчете.

Если вы выберете “ставки на действие”, все ставки на денежную линию будут действительны. Это означает, что даже если произойдет изменение подачи, вы будете привязаны к своей первоначальной ставке с пересмотренной денежной линией, основанной на новых питчерах. Большинство сообразительных игроков, делающих ставки на бейсбол, избегают “действий”, потому что они теряют элемент контроля и сводят на нет весь ваш предыдущий анализ.

Конечно, делать “ставки на действие” это большой риск, поскольку команда может внезапно превратиться из небольшого фаворита в большого аутсайдера. Но при правильном исследовании и эффективном мониторинге ситуации эта ставка на действие все еще может принести большую прибыль.

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