Betting the First Round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs
NBA online bettors are gearing up for the start of the NBA 2008 playoffs, which already began on Saturday, April 19. There is no shortage of betting opportunities on the playoffs, as NBA basketball gamblers can bet games individually, make wagers on which team will win the series, along with a number of propositions bets that will be available. Check our online NBA Playoffs odds.
There is a general perception that betting the underdogs and taking the unders are the way to go in the playoffs, but looking at the first-round results from the 2006-07 NBA playoffs, shows that out of 41 games, the underdogs were just 19-20-2 against the point spread, while under bettors would have been 22-19.
Several Playoff Systems
Since a number of bettors like to follow systems, here are several that have shown some success in the past, but as I always say, past success doesn’t always translate into future success.
1. Bet Against Teams Off a 33-Point or Greater Victory
Bettors who have gone against such lopsided victors have gone on a 9-0 run.
2. Take Home Teams as Underdogs if They’re Down 2-0
Teams down 2-0 after two games are essentially in a must-win situation and have a 20-9 record against the spread, but as we mentioned in an earlier article, if these teams lose the third game, they tend to be poor wagers in the fourth game, as they recognize the writing on the wall and tend to let down, knowing it’s essentially a lost cause.
Have fun with the 2008 NBA playoffs and don’t go overboard on your wagers. The post-season tends to be a bit more difficult to handicap than the regular season, but if you’re patient and look for the right opportunities, they will appear.
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