The NBA 2011-2012 Season Picks with John Ryan

John Ryan · 01-07-12 11:27 AM

Never quite expected riding New Jersey team, but that is exactly why I have my neural net based simulator that keeps me from thinking. Ha ha.

New Jersey 5* play +9 points -110 playing against the Heat

highroller79 · 01-07-12 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by John Ryan

Never quite expected riding New Jersey team, but that is exactly why I have my neural net based simulator that keeps me from thinking. Ha ha. New Jersey 5* play +9 points -110 playing against the Heat

Thanks John, I don't usually like to bet against the HEAT, but hopefully it works out today.

chief42 · 01-07-12 11:17 PM

almost worked out today. on to the next one

illios · 01-08-12 12:50 AM

Nice try! Lost by a basket! I had them at +9.5

John Ryan · 01-08-12 07:14 AM

NBA now 7-3 ATS after the narrow loss with the Nets.

petermans23 · 01-08-12 07:51 AM

Hi John,

What do you think om Washington Wizards chances at home today against Minnesota?

The sportsbooks have minnesota as a favorite at the spread with -2.

Would appriciaite hearing your thoughts regarding this game if you are not busy with other things.

Thanks!

l@@kin4nedge · 01-08-12 10:26 AM

I heard abt NBA Totals going strong Unders to start the season and started checking them at the 1st of the yr.

Since Dec 30 I show them at 31 overs and 49 unders for .6125.

It appears that you favor unders and they are quite difficult to get in any other sports.

Is this something you've looked into yourself and perhaps have some upcoming leans in the near
future before the totals drop to compensate or maybe continue in this sport due to the shortened
season and the fact that overs are so profitable elsewhere and the main choice of most players ?

l@@kin4nedge · 01-08-12 10:28 AM

John, first time poster but I've been a follower previously,

I heard abt NBA Totals going strong Unders to start the season and started checking them at the 1st of the yr.

Since Dec 30 I show them at 31 overs and 49 unders for .6125.

It appears that you favor unders and they are quite difficult to get in any other sports.

Is this something you've looked into yourself and perhaps have some upcoming leans in the near
future before the totals drop to compensate or maybe continue in this sport due to the shortened
season and the fact that overs are so profitable elsewhere and the main choice of most players ?

John Ryan · 01-08-12 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by l@@kin4nedge

John, first time poster but I've been a follower previously,

I heard abt NBA Totals going strong Unders to start the season and started checking them at the 1st of the yr.

Since Dec 30 I show them at 31 overs and 49 unders for .6125.

It appears that you favor unders and they are quite difficult to get in any other sports.

Is this something you've looked into yourself and perhaps have some upcoming leans in the near
future before the totals drop to compensate or maybe continue in this sport due to the shortened
season and the fact that overs are so profitable elsewhere and the main choice of most players ?

Briefly, I think this is a factor of fatigue, especially with the older teams having to play on back-to-back nights. I do think we should be more careful as time moves on thinking 'under' too much as the public will adjust to the situation now and then it will offer us the same winning opportunity taking the 'over' as players and teams get into NBA conditioning. The older teams, like Boston, may never get caught up quite frankly and look how well the young 76ers are playing so far this year.

chief42 · 01-08-12 10:59 AM

John any thoughts to the Wizards vs Timberwolves game today at 1pm? Currently the Timberwolves are 2.5 pt favorites on the road. I would appreciate your insight.

John Ryan · 01-08-12 11:29 AM

For Sunday NBA action play a 5* amount taking the 'under' in the Phoenix/Milwaukee game listed at 188 -110.

Thanks and best of luck.

John Ryan · 01-08-12 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by chief42

John any thoughts to the Wizards vs Timberwolves game today at 1pm? Currently the Timberwolves are 2.5 pt favorites on the road. I would appreciate your insight.

Sorry, I have a complete neutral opinion on this game. Minnesota is favored for a reason though and that is the Wizards are just not good right now.

01-08-12 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by John Ryan

For Sunday NBA action play a 5* amount taking the 'under' in the Phoenix/Milwaukee game listed at 188 -110.

Thanks and best of luck.

John - How low would you go? Current odds have it at 186.5. Thanks...

fecgp40 · 01-08-12 02:36 PM

185 at 5 dimes now...

jjaycuny · 01-08-12 02:45 PM

took it at 185

fecgp40 · 01-08-12 02:57 PM

I'd like to hear what John thinks about taking it at 185...

01-09-12 12:54 PM

John, is today's only play the Bulls? http://www.sbrforum.com/nba-basketba...picks-a-22829/

John Ryan · 01-09-12 06:54 PM

5* Chicago Bulls over the Pistons.. as outlined in the article this morning on the site. Bulls are -14 -110 now..

01-09-12 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by John Ryan

5* Chicago Bulls over the Pistons.. as outlined in the article this morning on the site. Bulls are -14 -110 now..

Another winner John, thanks..

chief42 · 01-09-12 10:53 PM

If you get a chance could you run a sim on the raptors vs wizards game? I'm curious to see what you get.

highroller79 · 01-09-12 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by John Ryan

5* Chicago Bulls over the Pistons.. as outlined in the article this morning on the site. Bulls are -14 -110 now..

Thanks John for the win tonight!

01-09-12 11:50 PM

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illios · 01-10-12 02:41 PM

Today's play?

EasyPicks · 01-10-12 02:41 PM

8-4 for the 5* plays.

very very good

John Ryan · 01-10-12 05:25 PM

5* Detroit in the NBA

5* Memphis in the NBA

5* 'OVER' Philadelphia 76ers posted total

jjaycuny · 01-10-12 05:40 PM

Thanks for the picks as always

chief42 · 01-10-12 08:16 PM

bitten by the hook in the sixers game.

fecgp40 · 01-10-12 09:39 PM

0-3... ouch. On to the next day.

01-11-12 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by fecgp40

0-3... ouch. On to the next day.

the over and mem could have just as easily hit.....plus he hit his 10* and 5* for cbb so if you played all his plays you were only down juice....cant wait to see tonights plays keep up the good work john

John Ryan · 01-11-12 03:41 PM

yep on to the next day is right. 9-6-1 ATS with 5* plays.

5* play 'over' Lakers/Utah over 184 1/2 -110

10* Clippers +5 -110 playing the HEAT. First 10* of the NBA season. BOL to everyone.

truanswer · 01-11-12 04:54 PM

Did u ever make a decision on posting picks on twitter? Let me know. Thanks.

01-11-12 05:28 PM

John,

Rose not playing for Bulls tonight. What do you think about the Under in Wiz/Bulls game?

01-11-12 05:38 PM

I c clips at 4 now....would u still consider it a play at that number or pass? Maybe buy it up?

John Ryan · 01-11-12 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by justwinthisone

I c clips at 4 now....would u still consider it a play at that number or pass? Maybe buy it up?

Take it no matter what the number. The number or line movements rarely impact the result. i think and believe they will win the game so 1/2 point is meaningless right now. It may be at game end, but for now does not matter.

jotoha · 01-11-12 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by John Ryan

10* Clippers +5 -110

Did you buy a point?

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