Craig Mitchelldyer / AP
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 | 5 p.m.
The fifth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun’s sports staff is now under way, effective July 1.
Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.
Past winners are Case Keefer in 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.
Oklahoma City Thunder minus-10.5 vs. Los Angeles Lakers, $880 to win $800: Everything that happens in the NBA revolves around LeBron James, including this bet. The Lakers have struggled without James, who is out tonight with a groin injury, and Oklahoma City is a tough place to play. I don't like the Lakers' young players heading into that atmosphere without LeBron.
Throw in the fact that this is also a chance for OKC star Paul George to "justify" his decision to choose the Thunder over L.A. in free agency, and things seem to be lining up for a big home win for the Thunder. I think they go up by double digits early and cover the spread easily.
Current Standings: Keefer (25-19-2, $11,756), Brewer (16-13-1, $12,120), Emerson (1-3, $6,662), Grimala (14-13-1, $5,130)
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