NBA: Top Weekend Trends
The Statfox power trend has unearthed some NBA betting nuggets to make your Saturday and Sunday a profitable one.
The Sunday games really stand out, as three nationally televised games highlight the schedule. In the first one, the Celtics welcome San Antonio to town. The Spurs have opened up a comfortable lead in the Southwest Division but will go into this contest with a record of just 5-11 ATS versus the Eastern Conference.
In the second of the two ABC broadcasts, Kobe and LeBron square off in Cleveland, with the Cavaliers putting their 23-0 home mark on the line. The Lakers have won five straight games and will have had three days off since beating the Celtics on Thursday.
The Lakers are 5-0 straight-up and 4-1 ATS this season in spots with similar rest. Note the Cavs boast an 18-5 ATS mark at home and are a healthy 13-5 ATS against the West.
Saturday, 2/7/2009
Toronto vs. Memphis
MEMPHIS is 0-11 ATS (-12.1 Units) at home vs. good shooting teams (>=46% FG%) in 2nd half of last 2 seasons. The average score was MEMPHIS 94.5, OPPONENT 113.1 – (Rating = 4*)
Chicago vs. Dallas
CHICAGO is 17-40 ATS (-27 Units) vs. teams who attempt 18 or more 3PT shots/game over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CHICAGO 95.8, OPPONENT 103.2 – (Rating = 3*)
Chicago vs. Dallas
DALLAS is 18-6 UNDER (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season. The average score was DALLAS 98.3, OPPONENT 94.3 – (Rating = 2*)
Sunday, 2/8/2009
San Antonio vs. Boston
BOSTON is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) vs. poor pressure defensive teams – forcing <=14 turnovers/game this season. The average score was BOSTON 103.8, OPPONENT 88.9 – (Rating = 3*)
L.A. Lakers vs. Cleveland
CLEVELAND is 40-17 ATS (+21.3 Units) at home vs. very good teams outscoring opponents by 6+ PPG since 1996. The average score was CLEVELAND 92.8, OPPONENT 91.9 – (Rating = 2*)
New Jersey vs. Orlando
NEW JERSEY is 0-11 ATS (-12.1 Units) in road games vs. good 3PT shooting teams (>=36%) in 2nd half of L2 seasons. The average score was NEW JERSEY 90.1, OPPONENT 105 – (Rating = 4*)
Minnesota vs. New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS is 39-16 UNDER (+21.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons. The average score was NEW ORLEANS 96.1, OPPONENT 92.1 – (Rating = 3*)
