NBA Weekend – Top Trends (Can Start Friday, Leave Up through Sunday)

The NBA is well into its second month of the season and there have been some definite surprises in the early going in both conferences.


2007-12-14

The NBA is well into its second month of the season and there have been some definite surprises in the early going in both conferences. Orlando and Boston have shot out of the gate to take control of their respective divisions, while expected contenders like Chicago, Cleveland and Miami have faltered.

Each of those latter teams will be in action this weekend, hoping to turn the tide and make a push back up in the playoff standings. The Cavaliers play two games, first at New Jersey on Friday, then hosting Philadelphia on Saturday. Make special note of the Friday night affair, since Cleveland is 30 & 15 against the spread as a road underdog under head coach Mike Brown. The Bulls play one game this weekend, at home versus new York on Friday. Things have gotten ugly in the Big Apple this basketball season, and the Knicks seem to be their worst when playing other struggling teams. In fact, under Isiah Thomas, they are just 18 & 35 ATS against teams with a losing record. In Miami, the Heat are back at home and need to make a run, starting against Indiana on Saturday night. Watch for a high scoring game, as 18 of the last 24 games between these teams in South Beach have gone OVER the total. Out west, the standings have a more familiar ring to them but the play of the Hornets and Lakers has been impressive in the early going. On Sunday night, Kobe & company will play the ever popular battle for Los Angeles bragging rights against the Clippers from Staples Center. This has been a back & forth series, with the teams splitting the last 12 games. The Lakers figure to be a big favorite though on Sunday. Don’t miss out on a great weekend of NBA betting, as Sportsbook will have game lines, totals, and props for all 27 games between Friday and Sunday.

Here’s a look at some of the top trends in play for this weekend from StatFox…

Friday, 12/14/2007 (713) SEATTLE vs. (714) MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 3-18 ATS (-16.8 Units) vs. poor teams outscored by opponents by 3+ PPG over the L2 seasons. The average score was MINNESOTA 96.1, OPPONENT 102.7 (Rating = 4*)

Friday, 12/14/2007 (709) ATLANTA vs. (710) DETROIT
ATLANTA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games revenging a same season loss over the L2 seasons. The average score was ATLANTA 84.5, OPPONENT 100.2 (Rating = 2*)

Friday, 12/14/2007 (711) CLEVELAND vs. (712) NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) vs. teams who attempt 18 or more 3PTs/game over the L2 seasons. The average score was NEW JERSEY 95.6, OPPONENT 101.4 (Rating = 2*)

Friday, 12/14/2007 (723) LA LAKERS vs. (724) GOLDEN STATE
GOLDEN STATE is 17-5 OVER (+11.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6 points or less over the L2 seasons. The average score was GOLDEN STATE 110.9, OPPONENT 105.8 (Rating = 2*)

Friday, 12/14/2007 (723) LA LAKERS vs. (724) GOLDEN STATE
Don Nelson is 37-17 ATS (+18.3 Units) vs. good free throw shooting teams (>=76% FTs) as the coach of G.S. The average score was Nelson 110.4, OPPONENT 105.7 (Rating = 2*)

Saturday, 12/15/2007 (515) DENVER vs. (516) SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) at home vs. good offensive teams scoring 99+ PPG over the L2 seasons. The average score was SAN ANTONIO 103.5, OPPONENT 93.8 (Rating = 2*)

Saturday, 12/15/2007 (505) CHARLOTTE vs. (506) ATLANTA
Mike Woodson is 20-40 ATS (-24 Units) vs. poor teams outscored by 3+ PPG as coach of ATLANTA. The average score was Woodson 96, OPPONENT 101.1 (Rating = 2*)

Saturday, 12/15/2007 (519) MINNESOTA vs. (520) MILWAUKEE
Randy Wittman is 7-20 ATS (-15 Units) vs. poor defensive teams (shooting % defense of >=46%) as coach of MIN. The average score was Wittman 99.1, OPPONENT 104 (Rating = 2*)

Saturday, 12/15/2007 (513) PHOENIX vs. (514) NEW ORLEANS
Byron Scott is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) at home vs. top-level teams (Win Pct. > 70%) as coach of NEW ORLEANS. The average score was Scott 84.5, OPPONENT 97.3 (Rating = 2*)

Sunday, 12/16/2007 (703) BOSTON vs. (704) TORONTO
TORONTO is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more over the L2 seasons. The average score was TORONTO 102.6, OPPONENT 100.6 (Rating = 2*)

Sunday, 12/16/2007 (701) GOLDEN STATE vs. (702) DETROIT
GOLDEN STATE is 41-21 OVER (+17.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the L2 seasons. The average score was GOLDEN STATE 108.3, OPPONENT 108.8 (Rating = 2*)

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