NBA PICKS & PREVIEWS – 26/2/21

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TONIGHT'S PARLAY
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PARLAY

  • HOUSTON @ TORONTO – TORONTO WIN
  • PHOENIX @ CHICAGO – OVER 226.5 TOTAL PTS
  • UTAH @ MIAMI – UTAH WIN

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TREND BET

  • UTAH @ MIAMI – UNDER 221.5 TOTAL PTS
  • PORTLAND @ LA LAKERS – PORTLAND +6.5

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PLAYER PROP PARLAY

  • HOUSTON @ TORONTO – FRED VAN VLEET 6+ ASTS
  • HOUSTON @ TORONTO – KYLE LOWRY 6+ RBS
  • CHARLOTTE @ GOLDEN STATE – STEPHEN CURRY 6+ ASTS

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INDIANA @ BOSTON

5X PLAYER PROP TRENDS

PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
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  • Malcolm Brogdon has 23+ points in the Pacers’ last 3 games. (20.5)
  • Jayson Tatum has 6+ assists in the Celtics’ last 5 home games. (5.5)
  • Kemba Walker has 5+ assists in his last 7 home games against the Pacers. (4.5)
  • Domantas Sabonis has 6+ assists in 7 of the Pacers’ last 8 road games. (5.5)
  • Tristan Thompson has a double-double in 3 of his last 4 home games against the Pacers.

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MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Pacers are 2-5-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
  • Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Boston.
  • Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
IND 15 15 7-10 8-5
BOS 15 17 8-5 7-12

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
IND 113.2 111.9 +1.3 225.1
BOS 110.7 110.3 +0.4 221.0

SEASON SERIES

30.12.20 IND BOS 111 : 116
28.12.20 IND BOS 108 : 107

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
BOS OVER BOS
-2.5 219.0 118-112

Indiana have lost 6 of their last 9 and missed 22 of their 29 3-point attempts in a 111-107 home loss to Boston.

Boston are looking to end a 3-game slide. On Wednesday, the Celtics were down by 23 points at halftime of a 127-112 road loss against Atlanta.

Tough one for the punters, better to go with the points.

MATCHUP FACT – The Pacers have lost the first half in four of their last five games at TD Garden.

PICK – OVER 219.0 TOTAL PTS

HOUSTON @ TORONTO

6X PLAYER PROP TRENDS

PLAYER TRENDS
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  • Victor Oladipo has the 1st basket in his last 2 games against the Raptors.
  • Norman Powell has 22+ points in his last 4 games with the Raptors as favorites. (19.5)
  • John Wall has 23+ points in 8 of his last 9 games against the Raptors. (21.5)
  • Pascal Siakam has 22+ points in 4 of the Raptors’ last 5 games at Amalie Arena. (20.5)
  • Fred VanVleet has 7+ assists in 5 of the Raptors’ last 6 games. (6.5)
  • Kyle Lowry has 8+ assists in 4 of the Raptors’ last 5 games as favorites against the Rockets. (6.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

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MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Rockets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.
  • Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Toronto.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 11 19 5-7 6-12
TOR 16 17 7-7 9-10

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 108.6 111.6 -3.0 220.2
TOR 112.6 110.4 +2.2 223.0

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
TOR UNDER TOR
-6.5 221.0 122-111

Houston are on of a 9-game losing streak and are struggling to put up points, ranking 23rd in the NBA in scoring at 108.6 ppg. On Wednesday, the Rockets were smashed on the glass by a 66-38 margin in a 112-96 road loss to Cleveland.

Toronto are 7-7 at home and are currently in 5th place in the East. On Wednesday, the Raptors were outscored by 13 points in the 2nd quarter of a 116-108 road loss to Miami.

PICK – TORONTO -6.5

PHOENIX @ CHICAGO

4x PLAYER PROP TRENDS

PLAYER TRENDS
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  • Devin Booker has 30+ points in 4 of the Suns’ last 6 games against Eas teams. (26.5)
  • Zach LaVine has 35+ points in 5 of the Bulls’ last 6 home games. (29.5)
  • Coby White has 17+ points in 4 of the Bulls’ last 5 home games. (15.5)
  • Deandre Ayton has 12+ rebounds in the Suns’ last 3 games against the Bulls. (11.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

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MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 home games.
  • Over is 5-0 in Suns last 5 overall.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHX 20 11 11-6 9-5
CHI 15 16 7-9 8-7

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHX 113.5 108.1 +5.4 221.6
CHI 115.3 115.1 +0.2 230.4

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
PHX OVER PHX
-6.0 226.5 106-97

The Phoenix Suns come into this matchup with a 20-11 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent home game against the Charlotte Hornets, 124-121.

The Chicago Bulls come into this matchup with a 15-16 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 133-126 in OT.

Overs.

PICK – OVER 226.5 TOTAL PTS

SACRAMENTO @ DETROIT

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
  • Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
SAC 12 20 7-11 5-9
DET 9 23 6-8 3-15

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
SAC 114.1 120.5 -6.4 234.6
DET 108.0 112.2 -4.2 220.2

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
DET OVER SAC
+2.0 224.0 110-107

Sacramento are on the 2nd of a road back-to-back after being torched for 77 points during the 1st half of last night’s 140-121 loss against New York. The Kings allowed the Knicks to shoot 59% and have now lost 9-straight.

The Pistons have lost eight of their 14 home games and sit bottom of the East. On Wednesday, Detroit lost 128-118 on the road loss against New Orleans.

Two teams that have f****d us over this week meet tonight.

Kings are giving away points for free.

PICK – OVER 224.5 TOTAL PTS

LA CLIPPERS @ MEMPHIS

TREND BET

TREND BET
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LA LAKERS

  • 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
  • 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.
  • 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
  • 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.

PORTLAND

  • 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  • 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
  • 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.

MATCHUP

  • Trail Blazers are 22-8 ATS in the last 30 meetings in Los Angeles.

TREND BET – PORTLAND ATS

Strongest trend of the night. Not necessarily our best pick. If trends are your thing, this is your pick.

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MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAC 23 11 12-6 11-5
MEM 14 14 7-9 7-5

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAC 115.2 109.4 +5.8 224.6
MEM 110.8 111.4 -0.6 222.2

SEASON SERIES

26.02.21 MEM LAC 122 : 94

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
MEM OVER LAC
+7.5 224.0 119-99

The Clippers will complete a back-to-back after a disappointing 122-94 loss to Memphis last night.

Not touching this one after last night’s meeting.

MATCHUP FACT – LA Clippers have won their last 4 road games on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back.

PICK – NO BET

UTAH @ MIAMI

6x PLAYER PROP TRENDS

PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
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  • Duncan Robinson has the 1st basket in 4 of the Heat’s last 6 games.
  • Bojan Bogdanovic has 17+ points in 7 of the Jazz’s last 8 road games. (15.5)
  • Jordan Clarkson has 18+ points in the Jazz’s last 5 games. (16.5)
  • Mike Conley has 21+ points in his last 3 games against the Heat. (15.5)
  • Royce O’Neale has 7+ rebounds in 5 of the Jazz’s last 6 games as favorites. (6.5)
  • Rudy Gobert has 15+ rebounds in the Jazz’s last 4 road games. (12.5)

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TREND BET

TREND BET
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UTAH

  • 23-5 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
  • 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games.
  • 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • 27-11-1 ATS in their last 39 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
  • Under is 4-0 in last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
  • Under is 6-2-1 in last 9 road games.

MIAMI

  • 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
  • 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.
  • Under is 5-1 in last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
  • Under is 12-5 in last 17 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Under is 7-1 in last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

MATCHUP

  • Jazz are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Miami.
  • Jazz are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
  • Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

TREND BET – UTAH ATS / UNDER TOTAL POINTS

Strongest trend of the night. Not necessarily our best pick. If trends are your thing, this is your pick.

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MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Jazz are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Miami.
  • Jazz are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
  • Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
UTA 26 6 15-2 11-4
MIA 15 17 8-7 7-10

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
UTA 116.0 105.9 +10.1 221.9
MIA 107.2 109.4 -2.2 216.6

SEASON SERIES

14.02.21 UTA MIA 112 : 94

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
UTA UNDER MIA
-5.5 220.5 124-116

Utah have won 11 of their 15 road games and have a 3.5 game lead over the Clippers for the top spot in the West. On Wednesday, the Jazz held the Lakers to 40% shooting in an impressive 114-89 home win.

Miami are on a 4-game win streak after outscoring Toronto by 13 points in the 2nd quarter of a 116-108 home win on Wednesday.

Utah are 2nd in the NBA in defensive efficiency and the Heat rank 7th, so Unders is nice.

Better bet is to keep riding the cash cow Jazz.

MATCH FACT –

  • Utah have won 22 of their last 24 games.
  • Miami have won the 1st half in their last 3 games as underdogs.

PICK – UTAH -5.5

ATLANTA @ OKLAHOMA CITY

6x PLAYER PROP TRENDS

PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
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  • Trae Young has 31+ points in 4 of the Hawks’ last 5 games. (28.5)
  • Darius Bazley has 13+ points in 4 of the Thunder’s last 5 home games. (12.5)
  • John Collins has 26+ points in the Hawks’ last 2 games against the Thunder. (18.5)
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 27+ points in the Thunder’s last 3 games. (24.5)
  • Luguentz Dort has 15+ points in 6 of the Thunder’s last 8 games as underdogs. (13.5)
  • Clint Capela has 16+ rebounds in 3 of the Hawks’ last 4 road games. (15.5)

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MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Hawks are 9-22 ATS in the last 31 meetings.
  • Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Oklahoma City.
  • Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 14 18 8-9 6-9
OKC 13 19 5-10 8-9

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ATL 113.7 113.1 +0.6 226.8
OKC 106.7 112.1 -5.4 218.8

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
OKC UNDER OKC
+5.5 227.5 118-109

Atlanta have won back-to-back games after a 127-112 win over Boston on Wednesday. Gallinari was hot for Atlanta with 38 points while Trae Young chalked up 31.

OKC are 13-19 after a 102-99 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. Lu Dort hit a 3-pointer as time ran out to seal the win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led scorers for OKC with 42 points.

Wouldn’t touch this one.

MATCH FACT – The Thunder have lost five of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back.

PICK – OKLAHOMA CITY +5.5

CHARLOTTE @ GOLDEN STATE

5x PLAYER PROP TRENDS

PLAYER TRENDS
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  • Kelly Oubre Jr. has 23+ points in his last 4 games against the Hornets. (18.5)
  • Andrew Wiggins has 20+ points in his last 3 home games against the Hornets. (18.5)
  • Gordon Hayward has 25+ points in 5 of his last 7 games against the Warriors. (21.5)
  • Terry Rozier has 33+ points in 4 of the Hornets’ last 6 games. (20.5)
  • Stephen Curry has 8+ assists in 3 of his last 4 games. (6.5)

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MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Golden State.
  • Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Golden State.
  • Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHA 15 16 9-8 6-8
GSW 18 15 11-6 7-9

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHA 111.3 112.3 -1.0 223.6
GSW 114.2 112.5 +1.7 226.7

SEASON SERIES

21.02.21 CHA GSW 102 : 100

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
CHA UNDER GSW
+6.5 233.5 130-121

Charlotte improved to 15-16 after a 124-121 win over Phoenix on Wednesday.

Golden State go for 3-straight wins after a 111-107 win on the road Wednesday over Indiana. Stephen Curry led scorers for Golden State with 24 points.

Bookies putting the lines out late on this one……

MATCHUP FACTS –

  • Golden State have won the 1st half in 9 of their last 11 games against the Hornets.
  • Charlotte have covered the spread in 21 of their last 32 games as underdogs.

PICK – CHARLOTTE +6.5

PORTLAND @ LA LAKERS

4x PLAYER PROP TRENDS

PLAYER TRENDS
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  • Gary Trent Jr. has 18+ points in 6 of the Blazers’ last 8 road games. (16.5)
  • Enes Kanter has 14+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games against the Lakers at STAPLES. (12.5)
  • Kyle Kuzma has 9+ rebounds in 5 of the Lakers’ last 6 games at STAPLES. (7.5)
  • Damian Lillard has a double-double in 5 of the Trail Blazers’ last 6 games.

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MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Trail Blazers are 22-8 ATS in the last 30 meetings in Los Angeles.
  • Under is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
POR 18 13 8-6 10-7
LAL 22 11 9-7 13-4

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
POR 114.8 115.6 -0.8 230.4
LAL 111.5 106.5 +5.0 218.0

SEASON SERIES

29.12.20 LAL POR 107 :115

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
POR UNDER LAL
+6.5 222.0 102-93

The Portland Trail Blazers look to snap a three-game losing streak when visiting the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Portland is 18-13 following a 111-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers are feeling the absence of second leading scorer and leading rebounder Anthony Davis, who is out injured. Los Angeles has lost four straight following a 114-89 loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.

This one will be interesting.

Can a 36 year old pull his kids into line and get the W?

We’re betting, no.

MATCHUP FACTS –

  • Portland have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Lakers at STAPLES.
  • 9 of the last 11 games between the Blazers and Lakers at STAPLES Center have gone Under the total points line.

PICK – PORTLAND +6.5

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