Olympics Basketball Picks

[SayHeyKid]

WOW!! WHAT A GAME!!! AMAZING!!!! One of the best finishes and rollcoasters i've seen this year. And during nba season -- i watched games everynight - all night, so i've watched alot of games and that ranks right up there, win or lose. Just glad to win be on the right side this game.

LATVIA 79

BRAZIL 78


Now on to sweating tennis.

 

[OTK]

Wow, I didn't watch the game, but it must've been good with a 1 point win, and it's always nice when it goes your way. They started slow down by 9 after 1 Q, but just chipped away at the lead the rest of the game, and when you win 3 of the 4 Q's, more often than not you will win.

 

[OTK]

Ouch, I guess if you win a game by one, you gotta lose one also. Russia misses the cover by 0.5. Another easy under in the USA game, and still went 3-2.

9-4, +4.80 units so far.

 

[bruinsrock]

good run otk...tailed you on a few of your winners.

 

[OTK]

Womens- Australia -16.5 -110

Womens- Czech Republic/New Zealand U 139 -110

Womens- USA -29.5 -110

 

[OTK]

11-5, +5.70 units so far.

Croatia +8 -110

Russia -8.5 -110

Spain +15 -110

 

[OTK]

China ML +110

Argentina/Iran U 154.5 -110

 

[OTK]

Greece ML +150

Croatia +13 -110

Lithuania -9.5 -110

All plays 2 units.

 

[ivan722]

Interesting.
Another wager on Greece to win outright (forget the underdog of -4.5 points.) against Argentina.

OTK why do you think Greece can take out Argentina as a -4.5 underdog? Any main reason as to your direction in this game?
:howdy:

 

[pinoy510]

wats your updated YTD

 

[bigtendominator]

Interesting.
Another wager on Greece to win outright (forget the underdog of -4.5 points.) against Argentina.

OTK why do you think Greece can take out Argentina as a -4.5 underdog? Any main reason as to your direction in this game?
:howdy:

ARG is my favorite play in the Qtrs.

 

[ivan722]

So you like them to cover, if not win, the -4.5 spread?
Sorry I mean cover as an underdog.

 

[ivan722]

I really curious to know why OTK thinks Greece can or will take out Argentina as a -4.5 underdog with an outright victory? Any main reason as to your direction in this game?

Any chance you're able to respond for us OTK?
Would appreciate it.

:howdy:

 

[OTK]

Well I've said it before that I think Greece is the second best team in this tournament. Spain might be better, but I think if they played again Greece could win. Argentina is a good team, and is probably equal with teams like Spain, Greece and Lithuania, but I'll take +150 on an even, if not better overall team. They don't have a superstar like Ginobili, but Greece plays terrific team ball.

 

[OTK]

wats your updated YTD

12-9, +2.40 units

 

[ivan722]

Thanks for that analysis OTK. Very much appreciated as always and bol with all your wagers.

 

[OTK]

13-10, +2.40 units

Should have waited to take Croatia. 5 more minutes and I would have had +13.5 and a win. Greece was an even game throughout like expected, Argentina just came away on the winning end.

Russia +26 -110

Lithuania +7 -110

USA/Argentina U 182 -110

 

[ivan722]

13-10, +2.40 units

Should have waited to take Croatia. 5 more minutes and I would have had +13.5 and a win. Greece was an even game throughout like expected, Argentina just came away on the winning end.

Russia +26 -110

Lithuania +7 -110

USA/Argentina U 182 -110

Ah-ah, I see your tendency or strategy OTK.
You are simply going against the flow, which is against the USA and Spain.
Interesting for sure and I do want to say that I think each of those selections you've made is a pure LOCK.
Good luck with all 3 of them.
:toast:

 

[OTK]

Ah-ah, I see your tendency or strategy OTK.
You are simply going against the flow, which is against the USA and Spain.
Interesting for sure and I do want to say that I think each of those selections you've made is a pure LOCK.
Good luck with all 3 of them.
:toast:

It's not just blind plays against the public, I guess I just think differently than most the public. I don't see any reason why Lithuania can't beat Spain. They've been pretty consistent and very impressive this tournament. There is no doubt USA has by far the best team in Mens and Womens, but Russia is pretty decent and can keep this game relatively close.

As for the under, 182 is a lot of points for a 40 minute match. The public will probably play the over as an overreaction to the high scoring USA/Aussie game and because both teams are pretty high scoring. USA knows Argentina is dangerous and will amp up the defense for this match, and Argentina will do the same. They won't try to outscore the US because they will lose. I could be wrong and it could end 110-89, but I like my chances.

Good luck with your plays ivan.

 

[OTK]

15-10, +4.40 units

Again, would have had another winner if I waited for a better line in the USA/Argentina game. The Redeem team looks to win gold this year, but from watching them this tournament I can't help but to think could they even cover a 20 point spread against the '92 dream team? Probably not.