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Not sure what to make of this but in a FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifying game at halftime: Cuba 42 Puerto Rico 35.

Puerto Rico was a -25.5 fave in this one, now at halftime they are -4.5 live.

Glad i missed this one...i wouldve lost by the hook....meanwhile USA is down 40-28 to Mexico as 14.5 pt favs in the 2nd Q...sets up potentially for a halftime wager on the Yanks

I did not bet on that Puerto Rico v Cuba game but there were many many opportunities to get Puerto Rico at plus money on the moneyline during the 3rd qtr when they were down by 10-11 points. 

I guess I just dont trust the oddsmakers take on these intl. qualifier games.  Most of these teams havent played in months, so I just don't think anybody really knows what to expect.  Too much of a risk to take for me.

Ok FIBA...like you were wrong with Poland soccer I will bite looking to theif you once again:

USA +6.5....3 units

USA ML +240...1 unit.....ingame wager at halftime down 45-28.

After a beautiful 3rd Q for USA...the 4th is a dumpster fire down 70-60 with 3min left 

Maybe its because tomorrow LA Brongalos has to let THE CAVES know his decision so the books are protecting themselves from any true insider info?

Lakers dream case scenario:

James

Leonard

George

Paul

Howard

Oh my gosh thats a scary effing starting 5...can Magic really pull this off? Dont really know how he can do it, but he did cure his Aidz with "vitamins" so anything is possible when you have his kind of money.

And yes, i did say Dwight Howard...talk about the ultimate redemption storyline/narrative for this lineup with all the Leonard shenanigans, plus PG13 

I recommend steering clear of this FIBA international hoops qualifying round, but Im too bored to follow my own advice.

Favored Brazil (-3.5) is losing at Venezuela.  Halftime score: 38-24

Brazil is now (+8.5) live, but Im more interested in the total which was originally 142.5 and is now 130.5

I can't see Brazil being held to under 35 points in the second half so I think this game sails OVER.

Full disclaimer...so dont laugh...yesterday was my 43rd bday and i placed a really epic degen wager (no esports sorry BigD...just not at your level yet):

Locked in as a birthday wish:

Federer to win wimby

Halep to win wimby

Croatia to win world cup

All parlayed...$28 to win $12,600...i blew out the candles all on my first try so i guess you could say this parlay is a stone pipe lock fellas!!!

Also found out we are expecting our 3rd child, so life is gravy right about now

shoulda known better