NBA WEEKEND POWER TRENDS
The playoff picture is getting clearer and clearer but we still have some great power trends this weekend to help you cash-in.
On Saturday, drama is aplenty when the desperate Phoenix Suns visit the Utah Jazz. Phoenix goes into the weekend trailing the 8th spot in the West by 3.5 games. Unfortunately, in their last two trips to Utah, they were beaten by 12 and 22 points respectively. Plus, Utah is again a sterling 30-6 straight-up and 21-15 ATS at home.
On Sunday, ABC has a doubleheader starting at 1 pm ET. In the opener, Dallas travels to Cleveland where the Cavs are an amazing 33-1 straight-up and 22-12 ATS. However, they are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
In the last afternoon game, the Hawks make a rare national TV appearance when they host the Lakers. The Hawks home mark is 28-8 straight-up (21-14-1 ATS) on the season. Finally, ESPN has a key Sunday showdown between San Antonio and New Orleans at 8:05 pm ET.
Now, here’s a look at some of this weekend’s Top Power Trends.
Saturday, 3/28/2009
Detroit vs. Washington
WASHINGTON is 1-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) vs. teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game – 2nd half of this season. The average score was WASHINGTON 91.1, OPPONENT 105.4 – (Rating = 4*)
New York vs. Charlotte
CHARLOTTE is 8-0 ATS (+8 Units) vs. poor rebounding teams outrebounded by 3+ RPG game – 2nd half of this season. The average score was CHARLOTTE 103.3, OPPONENT 92.9 – (Rating = 2*)
Milwaukee vs. Miami
MILWAUKEE is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) revenging a close loss vs opponent of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons. The average score was MILWAUKEE 95.7, OPPONENT 103.2 – (Rating = 2*)
Memphis vs. Portland
MEMPHIS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season. The average score was MEMPHIS 94.9, OPPONENT 104.9 – (Rating = 2*)
Sunday, 3/29/2009
Chicago vs. Toronto
TORONTO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) vs. good 3PT shooting teams – making >=36% of their attempts this season. The average score was TORONTO 97.2, OPPONENT 101.5 – (Rating = 2*)
New Jersey vs. Minnesota
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) at home in non-conference games this season. The average score was MINNESOTA 95.6, OPPONENT 102.8 – (Rating = 2*)
Philadelphia vs. Detroit
DETROIT is 1-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) on Sunday games this season. The average score was DETROIT 87.2, OPPONENT 96.8 – (Rating = 3*)
Phoenix vs. Sacramento
PHOENIX is 1-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) vs. poor passing teams, averaging <=20 assists/game this season. The average score was PHOENIX 103.6, OPPONENT 106.2 – (Rating = 4*)
