Pepper McSausage Picks

A pick a day until my mom comes back to life.

Yesterday was a success! Gambling-wise. Unfortunately, my mom is still dead. I’m here hoping she’s doing Angels in the Outfield shit while regenerative technology does its end down here. My mom knows nothing of the gambling world, but she was proud of me for anything I ever did (low bar), so I imagine she’d be very impressed and proud of my 1-0 start. Today’s a great day to make that 1-1.

Today’s (official pick) is: JABARI SMITH OVER 6.5 REBOUNDS

This pick is already being bet down and rightfully so, the Rockets play mega big and his rebound numbers have plummeted. His rebound chances have still been strong in two of the three games, but he’s been soft and/or sporting stones for hands cuz he’s not coming down with shit right now. What excites me is his minutes have been there and he’s getting a crack at a team with far and away the fastest pace that they’ve faced all season so far which should give him plenty of cracks at the ball off the rim. On top of that, today might make for a great opportunity for the Rockets to play smaller than they’ve played all season since the Raptors (who already generally play small-ish) are playing without Poeltl.

Bonus pick: JAYLEN BROWN OVER 4.5 ASSISTS

Important to note here, which both of these picks are destined to lose, for stat taking purposes, if this one loses, I will not be counting it. Cuz it’s my world and literally nobody will be holding me accountable since nobody reads this. If this hits, it will be counted! Fingers crossed! Brown’s been edging 5 assists all season and he’s generally been a good bet to hit this number when he’s been without Tatum. This feels like the perfect day to capitalize on fans being burned by this number all season…in a game where Brown will want to be dishing out of the paint instead of attacking the rim against the formidable front of Mobley and Allen. And with it in Boston, we should be getting the statistician bump in regards to pass leeway, as well as a few extra kind home bounces. Laughing at my own shitty sentence structure, but as I learn to let go, I will not be proof reading so I hope it makes sense!

Good luck to everyone betting today and I will see you on the other side!

Pick record: 1-0 (thank you Sexton!)