THERE'S a 10-game NBA card tonight and two table-topping sides go head to head as San Antonio Spurs travel to face Toronto Raptors.

Spurs, who lead the way in the Western Conference Southwest Division, have won nine of their last 10 games and are 10-21 for victory at Paddy Power.

Raptors, top of the Eastern Atlantic, have won five and lost four at home and are 7-4 at Paddy Power while over 188 points in the match pays 10-11 at Ladbrokes.

Other matches include Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets and struggling LA Lakers – who have just three wins from 21 games – at Minnesota Timberwolves.

On the cricket front two Tests get under way Down Under as New Zealand host Sri Lanka and Australia entertain West Indies.

There's also Mosconi Cup pool from Vegas so let's hear all your sporting tips and chat and good luck with your bets.

97 Comments
  1. Jordan 8 years ago

    Utah Jazz Over 102 Team Points @ 10/11 @ Bet Victor – 3.3 points **WIN**

    Mark Gasol (Grizzlies) Over 27.5 Points/Rebounds & Assists @ 5/6 @ 362 – 2.2 points **LOSE**

    Small profit better than no profit. Gave my reasoning for the Jazz game and thankfully paid off. Gasol left the game with an ankle sprain and only played 23 minutes and the Grizzlies were blown out by my Thunder.

  2. raoul duke 8 years ago

    Bet 1 – Nets +4 @ 1.95 (Bet 365). – *WON*

    Indiana Pacers +6 @ 1.90 (Bet 365). – *LOST*

    Seems to be the way at the moment, won 1 lost 1 haha.. Definitely the last time I bet on a point spread on a Warriors game, until they lose.

    Going to make a few adjustments to my strategy and come back stronger… I’m still finding winners everyday so just a few tweaks needed.

    Plenty of games to look at tonight :D

  3. recoba 8 years ago

    Dam Rockets let my 9/1 Acca down by 2 points. Twice the NY nets have stung me. Should of stuck with home advantage
    Ah well onwards to tonight. Looks a tougher one but another cracker! Later folk ?

  4. recoba 8 years ago

    Wish id seen your post rauol duke…would of helped sway me towards NY ??

    • raoul duke 8 years ago

      Yeah I posted a bit of a write up for the Rockets/Nets game. The public was all over Rockets, but I fancied an upset.

      Big card tonight, plenty of opportunity to bounce back!

  5. oriaz 8 years ago

    Same as above here, 2 – 2 on the night but the Challenge Bet 1 confortably in (Blazers really should have one it tho, but defense wasn’t good and that also killed the under).

    What a game between Warriors and Pacers… Incredible skill level.

    Anyways on to tonight and congrats to the winners. If I’m not mistaken Shotty had a good night with a 10/1 winner.

    ———————
    Posted yesterday:

    – Blazers/Cavaliers under 200.5 ** LOST **
    – Rockets/Nets over 207 *** WIN ***
    – Magics -2.5 *** WIN ***
    – Rockets -4 ** LOST **
    – Challenge Bet 1 : Portland +16 (10 returns 13) *** WIN ***

    December Singles: 11 – 0 – 4
    Challenge Bets: 2 lost – 1 running

  6. hunter 8 years ago

    Eurocup Basketball Super Single

    Saratov Avtodor @ PAOK (17:00GMT)

    Good odds on Boylesport here, PAOK will host Avtodor in this Eurocup clash. I think we should see an easy win for Avtodor because they are far better team than PAOK. Avtodor are in scintillating form….they scored an incredible 131 points in their last match, I mean how is this even possible? 131 points in 40 minutes? I’m not sure if I’ve seen anything like this before. In addition to this amazing feat, Avtodor is in very good form , they are on 2nd place with 6 wins and 2 losses, they won in last 3 matches. PAOK are not in great shape for this, they lost last match in their National League and also lost this reverse fixture 90-68, granted, they were away from home but that is still a heavy loss and given todays odds I just cant resist backing Avtodor.

    Point Spread: Avtodor -1.5 @ 20/23 Boyle Sports – 10pts Staked

    Good luck!

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Other bets worth considering…

      Money Line: Avtodor @ 8/11 Boylesport

      Total Avtodor Points: Over 82.5 @ 10/11 Paddy Power

    • oriaz 8 years ago

      On it Hunter!

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Think I’ll go on a nice long tipping vacation to ‘Profit Losses Resort’ if this doesn’t land lol. Was tempted by the HT Spread -1.5 but after getting stung by Madrid, I just couldn’t it. Might be one for smaller stakes though. Fingers crossed!

    • huggybear518 8 years ago

      U going ten . I’ll match u and its on the spurs tonight

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Based on my form of late I’ll prob be joining you but for 20 ?

    • jambo973 8 years ago

      managed to get on Avtodor +2.5 at 1.90 inplay when they were getting beat. looks good the now :)

    • jambo973 8 years ago

      god I had to say something

    • nick 8 years ago

      Had them +4 at 1.3 and they couldn’t even cover that lol.

  7. shotty 8 years ago

    Posted these last night and wow what a night!!

    **One bet I’m on tonight is a double of GSW over 111 team points and over 202.5 total points in the Rockets game, pays 2/1**

    **Long shot at 10/1

    Portland +9.5
    Nets +5.5
    Magic -2.5
    GSW -5.5**

    Well done on all the winners guys! Plenty more tonight too

    • hunter 8 years ago

      ? Fantastic @shotty cracking picks there. Keep it up!

    • oriaz 8 years ago

      @shotty, nice job! I knew I saw a 10/1 acca last night.

    • raoul duke 8 years ago

      Nice work shotty!

    • shotty 8 years ago

      Thanks guys! Was one of those nights were it all went to plan haha

    • Jordan 8 years ago

      Nice one Shotty!

  8. huggybear518 8 years ago

    Well done shotty great picks

  9. huggybear518 8 years ago

    Olympic cluj women over 9.5 match goals.

    4/5 £50 ON

    • oriaz 8 years ago

      Don’t have over 9.5 so took Cluj -5 AH @ 13/20

    • oriaz 8 years ago

      10-0 and they’re still pushing! 10min left :D

    • huggybear518 8 years ago

      Think it’ll 12 nil.

      Bed now let me know final score mate

    • shotty 8 years ago

      God job! Wasn’t on it myself but that’s a ballsy stake for the women haha

  10. ayeright 8 years ago

    Gents its simple
    Barca most corners just under evens
    Arsenal most corners evens
    Barca to win 21/20

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Arsenal most corners – 3/10?

  11. ayeright 8 years ago

    Didnt write the full thing my sincerest apologies Hunter Arsenal most corners add Bayern to win evens

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Gotcha. Barcelona 23/20 seems like great value! I’m on these!

  12. huggybear518 8 years ago

    That’ll do

    10 – 0 over 9.5 match goals

    4/5 winner

  13. ayeright 8 years ago

    Matter of fact Hunter upon further inspection Chelsea most corners and Arsenal most corners is a better shout.For above evens.
    Chelsea at home .Arsenal need the win.

    • hunter 8 years ago

      I’ve gone with…

      Barcelona win
      Barcelona most corners
      Byern win
      Arsenal most corners

      Fourfold @ 8/1

    • shotty 8 years ago

      Barcelona look great value tonight, I’m going to wait for team news but if it’s full strengh or if they have there usual front 3 up top im going to take advantage of the price

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Not often you get Barca @ 23/20. They must be resting players.

  14. hunter 8 years ago

    Eurocup Fun Fourfold

    Krasny @ Galatasaray – Over 165.5 @ 6/5

    Buducnost @ Kazan – Buducnost +10.5 @ 5/6

    Avtodor @ PAOK – 1st Half Avtador -1 @ 10/11

    Besiktas @ Svolnoki Olaj – Olaj +5.5 @ 5/6

    Fourfold @ 14/1 – 0.5pt Staked

    Will be on all singles with stakes of 1 – 1.5pts.

    Good luck!

    • mulac 8 years ago

      hey bud im on!

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Good luck bud and we’ll done on the NBA ?

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Also, Oktyabr Over 71.5 pts looks good @ Evens. Neither team has anything left to play for so should be an open game with Galatasaray resting players.

      Oktyabr over 71.5 @ Evens

    • shotty 8 years ago

      Done a mix and match mate and tried to make it a bit safer got odds of 3/1, good luck!

  15. mulac 8 years ago

    im on

    cleveland/portland over 199.5
    Warriors/pacers over 215.5

    3.5/1 *won*

    GL guys!

    well done to all the winners!

  16. raoul duke 8 years ago

    Locked this one in nice and early as totals always change, and I’m happy where it is..

    LA Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves

    Under 204 @ 1.90 (Bet 365)

    I’ve analysed Lakers last 5 away games, and Twolves last 5 home.

    Lakers scoring avg. is 94 and opponents scoring avg. 104.
    Twolves scoring avg. 100.2 and opponents scoring avg. 101.

    I’ve also looked at a data comparison for how many each team scored, in relation to their opponents defensive form… Lakers on average score 6.4 less than their opponents points conceded average.

    Score prediction Lakers 96 – 104 Timberwolves.

    • oriaz 8 years ago

      Completely agree Raoul, I’ve noted it down as well.

  17. ayeright 8 years ago

    Messi is playing for Barca.That is all I need to know. I believe in the corners more than the win.Barca love possession and Leverkusen would be daft to go gung-ho.

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      Daft/Genius Bet
      Barca -2 corners.

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      Oh yeah the most important part 2/1.

  18. Jordan 8 years ago

    Possible picks for tonight. Will wait on news of Marc Gasol for Memphis.

    Pistons Over 98
    Pistons -4
    Jazz Over 98
    Jazz/Knicks Over 191.5 Total
    LA Clippers Over 104
    LA Clippers -5
    Suns Over 105
    Suns -4

    Will have a good look at team news later. Never know if somebody will be getting a rest.

  19. radu 8 years ago

    Hi ,
    Last night 2/6 NBA …. Lost ….
    17:00 Volleyball bet365
    – a bet from someone who knows the game – Greece League
    – Ethikos Alexandroupolis – Pamvohaikos – he played Ethikos to win @ 13/8 , but i’ll go for Ethikos(+1.5 sets) @ 4/5 – a good one in my poit of view –
    – H2H – http://www.flashscore.com/match/G0SEeTPP/#h2h;home – i’ll give a chance
    – hope to bring us some money
    bet365
    GL ;)

  20. nick 8 years ago

    Is that Klay with a sparta beard for PAOK?

  21. radu 8 years ago

    Boston – Chicago – Chicago(+4.5) @ 17/24 (NAP)
    —————————————————————-
    Toronto – San Antonio – Over 188.5 @ 15/19 (NB)
    —————————————————————-
    Washington – Houston – Under 217.5 @ 3/4
    Detroit – Memphis – Detroit(-2.5) @ 18/25
    Charlotte – Miami – Charlotte(+2.5) @ 77/100
    Milwaukee – LA Clippers – Milwaukee(+7.5) @ 39/50
    Phoenix – Orlando – Orlando(+5.5) @ 17/20

  22. Jordan 8 years ago

    Going to take the Pistons bet regardless of Gasol playing for Memphis. By no means the best scoring team in the league, but with Reggie having an absolute stinker the other night, he should be fired up. Mike Conley also had a shocker for Memphis last night, so both point guards should be looking to make amends.

    Detroit Pistons Over 98 Points @ 17/20 @ Bwin – 2.5 points

    Add:

    Utah Jazz Over 97.5 Points

    1 points returns 3.42 @ Bwin

  23. raoul duke 8 years ago

    I’ve reverted back to keeping it simple, and all of my bets are staked at just over 1 point (for the moment).

    LA Clippers @ Milwaukee Bucks.

    Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 @ 1.90.

    I always like looking out for a good value underdog, last night it was Nets and tonight I’m picking out Bucks.

    Again I’m going against the public, Clippers are taking around 60% of the bets at -5.5. But my money is going on Bucks.

    Buck’s home record is awesome, winning 4 of the last 5, Bucks are playing good ball and I rate Jason Kidd as a coach, he’s starting to get the best out the team.

    Clippers on the other hand have been on and off this season, and this game is going to very tricky tonight… J.J Redick and Chris Paul?.. No problem! Bucks got this, win or cover.

  24. huggybear518 8 years ago

    other than winning inplay on footy , my bets ain`t going so well on the NBA.

    TONIGHT CHANGES THAT…

    BET 1 , UTAH -3 HOME 2 JAZZ
    BET 2 , SPURS -6 AWAY 2 RAPTORS
    BET 3, SPURS -3 HT SPREAD
    BET 4, BUCKS OVER 97.5
    BET 5, SUNS OVER 105
    BET 6, CELTICS OVER 101.5

    all 2.5 bets , total outlay 15

    5 point double on the bucks/celtics totals.

    thats my arse for tonight , now to sit back and watch `THE ARSENAL` exit europe…

    • Jordan 8 years ago

      Jazz home to Knicks ya dork :)

      Come on Olympiakos! Haha, I actually think your arseholes might do it Huggy!

    • huggybear518 8 years ago

      Haha oh yeah lol

      Mate they got themselves to blame they blow it now

  25. raoul duke 8 years ago

    Last one from me..

    Pistons ML
    Hawks ML

    Double @ 2.78 – 1 Point staked.

    Good luck all.

  26. shotty 8 years ago

    Think it’s a really tough card tonight on the NBA going to have a proper look at the games soon and will post some thoughts

  27. nick 8 years ago

    Gary Neville might have to sub himself on ;)

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      nick, not that the start he wanted or we expected.

    • nick 8 years ago

      Gutted for Gazza!

  28. ayeright 8 years ago

    Barca most corners not a chance in hell
    Barca to win unlikely
    Bad day but the streak had to end sometime wish Barcelona could keep the ball for more than 20 seconds.

  29. huggybear518 8 years ago

    One ‘PROUD GOONER’ !!!!!

    • hunter 8 years ago

      The boys did good :)

    • huggybear518 8 years ago

      They certainly did mate … chuffed

      Only barca , real or wolfsburg probably lol

  30. mulac 8 years ago

    Spurs V Raptors Over 188
    LA V Wolves Under 204.5

    3.6/1

    GL!

  31. hunter 8 years ago

    Eurocup Basketball Super Single

    Saratov Avtodor @ PAOK (17:00GMT)

    Good odds on Boylesport here, PAOK will host Avtodor in this Eurocup clash. I think we should see an easy win for Avtodor because they are far better team than PAOK. Avtodor are in scintillating form….they scored an incredible 131 points in their last match, I mean how is this even possible? 131 points in 40 minutes? I’m not sure if I’ve seen anything like this before. In addition to this amazing feat, Avtodor is in very good form , they are on 2nd place with 6 wins and 2 losses, they won in last 3 matches. PAOK are not in great shape for this, they lost last match in their National League and also lost this reverse fixture 90-68, granted, they were away from home but that is still a heavy loss and given todays odds I just cant resist backing Avtodor.

    Point Spread: Avtodor -1.5 @ 20/23 Boyle Sports – 10pts Staked ***LOST*** (Ouch)

    Good luck!

    ——————–

    Seems all my research has gone out the window of late. That’s three big 10 pointers in a row I’ve lost! Time to go back to level stakes for a while.

    This was a great game to watch but not quite worth the 10 point hit. PAOK came out firing and were sinking 3-pointers for fun, and Avtador matched them all the way. Unfortunately, while PAOK were stretching the D, that big f@%king beast Schortsanitis was always on hand to take advantage under the basket. Lost count how many free-throws he had.

    Apologies to those who followed. Gonna keep plugging away and hopefully get some form back sooner rather than later.

    • huggybear518 8 years ago

      Apologies my arse .. everyone knows u place the bets ypu agree with.

      Not many have posted 41/1 accas

      Keep posting winners ( the odd loser too )

    • hunter 8 years ago

      Thanks for the support Huggy. it’s tough keeping your confidence up after a losing streak but been doing this long enough to know that’s how things roll sometimes.

    • huggybear518 8 years ago

      Mate i’m the same. Cant string a pair together .

      Did have a big night the other night and got 4 figures if gsw retain…

      Im cooling it after tonight . My postie xmas bonus in the hat.

      So their money..

  32. hunter 8 years ago

    Eurocup Fun Fourfold

    Krasny @ Galatasaray – Over 165.5 @ 6/5 ***WON***

    Buducnost @ Kazan – Buducnost +10.5 @ 5/6 ***LOST***

    Avtodor @ PAOK – 1st Half Avtador -1 @ 10/11 ***LOST***

    Besiktas @ Svolnoki Olaj – Olaj +5.5 @ 5/6 ***WON***

    Fourfold @ 14/1 – 0.5pt Staked

    Will be on all singles with stakes of 1 – 1.5pts.

    Also, Oktyabr Over 71.5 pts looks good @ Evens. Neither team has anything left to play for so should be an open game with Galatasaray resting players.

    Oktyabr over 71.5 @ Evens ***WON***

    Good luck!

  33. ayeright 8 years ago

    I’m going heavy on over 89 points in the 1st half.

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      of any basketball game that plays just kidding on. Spurs and Raptors.They both got shooters.

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      Anybody thinking I’ve got that one wrong ?

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      May God help us all
      San Antonio Spurs @ Toronto Raptors
      Over 89.5
      (Total Points U/O – First Half)
      Odds: 0.9
      Stake: 80.00
      Possible Return: 152.00

    • huggybear518 8 years ago

      Only concern is spurs keep lowry and derozan quiet..

      But i do like spurs tonight.. starting to gel

      Fall flat on my face now

  34. thewetlettuce 8 years ago

    Timberwolves ML
    Jazz ML
    Hornets ML
    Orlando Magic ML

    4 fold

    10/1 bet365

  35. nick 8 years ago

    Dirk has beat his par overs in his last 4, what do you think @Jordan ?

  36. mr. orange 8 years ago

    After reading the comments I am on this treble.

    Celtics game over 190.5
    Raptors game over 178.5
    Jazz game over 181.5
    Treble @ 2.20 with 888

  37. oriaz 8 years ago

    At @huggybear518, you followed me yesterday, I’m following you today :D
    Can you just specify “5 point double on the bucks/celtics totals.” is it over teams total points (Bucks 97.5 & Celtics 101.5) or over matchs total points (200 pts for both)?

    Picks for tonight:
    – Spurs/Raptors over 188
    – Lakers/Wolves under 204.5
    – Hawks -1.5
    – Challenge Bet 2 : Spurs/Raptors over 178 (13 returns 17)

    • huggybear518 8 years ago

      Team totals 4 me

    • oriaz 8 years ago

      Ok that’s what I thought :D Just wanted to make sure.

  38. shotty 8 years ago

    Decided to go for Bucks +9.5 and over 180 total points in the Spurs Raptors game as my main bet, pays evens

    Will look for a long shot too, be rude not to with the amount of games

    • shotty 8 years ago

      Going for a fourfold odds of 6/1

      Pistons ML
      Raptors over 91 team points
      Magic +8.5
      Rockets game over 209.5

      Good luck guys

  39. thewetlettuce 8 years ago

    Good Luck Shotty

    Well done on your ‘shotty’ long shot last night.

    • shotty 8 years ago

      Cheers mate good luck to you to! I like the look of your fourfold

  40. hunter 8 years ago

    NBA Double

    Clippers HT/FT

    Spurs / Raptors Over 188

    Double @ 2.72/1 Bet365 – 1pt staked

    Good luck with you bets lads!

  41. attiladathrilla 8 years ago

    Hey Guys, my bets for today:

    SINGLE (main bet)
    – Phoenix Suns -4.5 @ $1.91

    ML TREBLE @ $3.50
    – Wizards
    – Spurs
    – Pistons

    ‘SAFE’ ALT. SPREAD 6-FOLD @ $3.00
    – Bulls +11.5
    – Wizards +5.5
    – Spurs +4.5
    – Lakers +16.5
    – Suns +4.5
    – Knicks +10.5

  42. nick2 8 years ago

    Steeeeveee Blakeeeee, what a guy ;)

  43. ayeright 8 years ago

    Miami Heat @ Charlotte Hornets (Charlotte Hornets -12.5)
    Miami Heat +12.5
    (Handicap – Match)
    Odds: 0.925
    Stake: 22.00
    Possible Return: 42.35
    Inplay

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      Inplay loses but its all good.

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      Spurs to win 2nd half against Raptors evens at B.V

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      Spurs to win the 2nd Half.Won :)

    • ayeright 8 years ago

      Los Angeles Clippers @ Milwaukee Bucks (Los Angeles Clippers -8.5)
      Milwaukee Bucks +8.5
      (Handicap – Match)
      Odds: 1
      Stake: 10.00
      Possible Return: 20.00

  44. ayeright 8 years ago

    May God help us all
    San Antonio Spurs @ Toronto Raptors
    Over 89.5
    (Total Points U/O – First Half)
    Odds: 0.9
    Stake: 80.00
    Possible Return: 152.00
    Win
    Yassssssss

  45. nick2 8 years ago

    Chris Paul with 15 assists and JJ with 29 points, looks like they’re back haha

  46. nick2 8 years ago

    Bug on 365, got Utah Jazz +895.5 in the 3rd quarter haha
    That’s not gonna be payed out!

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