The Miami Heat (22-8) are set to play back-to-back home games against the top teams in the East, including the Philadelphia 76ers (23-10) and Indiana Pacers (21-10). Miami is the toughest place to play in the NBA this season, where the Heat are 13-1. The Heat recently spoiled an unbeaten […]
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Another Christmas, Another LeBron James Groin Injury
Last Christmas, LeBron James injured his groin and missed five weeks of his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. This Christmas, James tweaked his groin during a 111-106 loss to the LA Clippers. Although the injury is mild compared to the severe groin pull last Christmas, it’s unknown how […]
NBA Christmas Day Odds: Five Games to Bridge the Gap Between Opening Presents and Silent Night
The NBA traditionally puts together a strong slate of games for Christmas Day, with top teams and bitter rivals being given the marquee holiday spots. This year is no exception, with five games designed to provide a basketball background while you enjoy (or just try to survive) a day with […]
Key Trends in Sports Betting: Monday, December 23, 2019
Here’s a look at some powerful betting trends for today’s — and tonight’s — games in college football, college basketball, the NHL, NBA, and NFL. The most significant trend for each sport is listed below. Check them out. Which teams are hot and which are not? Here’s a quick-and-easy guide […]
NBA Weekend Preview: Mavs/Sixers, Pacers/Bucks, Nuggets/Lakers
The NBA has several compelling matchups during the penultimate weekend of the calendar year, with the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, and then battling the defending champ, Toronto Raptors, on Sunday. The Milwaukee Bucks have a back-to-back with the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. There’s […]
2020 NBA Title Odds: Lakers and Clippers 3/1, Bucks 4/1
The NBA season passed the first quarter mark, and the Los Angeles Lakers (24-4) and Los Angeles Clippers (21-8) are co-favorites to win the 2020 NBA championship with 3/1 odds, according to William Hill. Meanwhile, Giannis “the Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks (24-4) are the best team in […]
NBA Trends: Losing Streaks Continue for New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves
The New Orleans Pelicans (6-22) lost 13 games in a row, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-15) are stuck in the middle of a seven-game skid. You can also keep fading the San Antonio Spurs (10-16), who continue to be the worst team in the NBA with a 7-18-1 record against […]
NBA Weekend: LeBron Returns to Miami for Lakers/Heat, Bucks Winning Streak at 16
The Milwaukee Bucks (22-3) have won 16 games in a row, and head into this weekend’s NBA slate with back-to-back games that could extend their streak to 18 consecutive victories. Meanwhile, LeBron James visits his old stomping grounds when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Miami Heat, who have […]
Road Warriors: Bucks, Lakers, Mavericks Best NBA Away Teams
Only nine teams in the NBA boast a winning record on the road this season. Of those, the Los Angeles Lakers (12-1), Milwaukee Bucks (10-2), and Dallas Mavericks (8-2) are the best road teams in the league, with a combined 30-5 away record. LeBron James and the Lakers actually have […]
NBA’s Best Home Teams: Heat, Sixers, Celtics Combined 34-0
Three NBA teams have yet to lose a home game this season, with the Philadelphia 76ers (13-0), Miami Heat (11-0), and Boston Celtics (10-0) a combined 34-0 on their home courts. It’s no surprise that the Heat, Celtics, and Sixers have all leveraged their home court advantage to propel them […]
NBA Weekend: Kawhi vs. Greek Freak, Potential 2020 NBA Finals Preview
The Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks host the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard on Friday night, which has the potential to be a preview of the 2020 NBA Finals. Devin Booker and James Harden have a potential shootout in the works when the Phoenix Suns visit the Houston […]
Anthony Davis Fades Flu, Lakers Best Road Record in NBA
Despite requiring an IV during halftime, Anthony Davis overcame the flu bug and turned in a remarkable performance on both ends of the court for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 105-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets (13-5). The Lakers (18-3) are now tied with the Milwaukee Bucks (18-3) for […]
Milwaukee Bucks Rout New York Knicks by 44, Extend Win Streak to 12
Calling the Milwaukee Bucks (18-3) 44-point drubbing of the New York Knicks a rout is being kind. No matter what you call it, however, the Bucks’ easy victory extended their current winning streak to 12 games, and gave them the league’s best record over the LA Lakers (17-3). Giannis “Greek […]
Ja Morant Nasty Fall, Memphis Rookie Week-to-Week with Back Spasms
Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies point guard and Rookie of the Year candidate, will miss this week of action with back spasms. The Grizzlies (6-13) listed Morant as week-to-week on their injury report after he suffered a back injury when he fell into a group of a camera men behind […]
Rockets Nuke Hawks, James Harden Drops 60 in 47-Point Blowout
The Atlanta Hawks (4-16) were smoked by the Houston Rockets (13-6) from the opening tip off all the way to the game-ending buzzer. James Harden dropped 60 points for the Rockets in a 158-111 decimation of the Hawks. The Hawks were on the second night of back-to-back road games. They […]
NBA Weekend: Lakers/Mavs Rematch and Greek Freak Back-to-Back
The Los Angeles Lakers (16-2) boast the best record in the NBA, and hit the road to play road games against the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks (15-3) have the best record in the Eastern Conference while riding a nine-game winning streak. The Greek Freak and […]
NBA Data Mining: What the Numbers Say about Betting on Black Friday
Data mining is precisely what it seems to be — lots of digging, sifting through vast quantities of worthless rubble, and only on occasion finding buried treasure. Unfortunately, for every discovery that’s potentially profitable, there are dozens and sometimes hundreds of disappointments and dead ends. Nonetheless, all new knowledge is […]
Kemba Walker Injury Update: Leaves on Stretcher with Concussion Symptoms
In a frightening moment of the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets game on Friday evening in Denver, Celtics guard Kemba Walker collided with teammate Semi Ojeleye, and collapsed to the court with a neck injury. Medical staff used a brace to stabilize Walker’s neck and removed him from the court […]
Fade the San Antonio Spurs? 7-Game Skid Worst in 22 Seasons
Gregg Popovich finds himself ensconced in his worst losing streak in 23 years as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs (5-10) dropped seven-straight games, and lost nine out of their last 10, since starting the season 4-1. The Spurs are 3-9 against the spread this season, and […]
NBA Weekend: Houston Rockets Battle the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks
This weekend’s NBA action includes a highly anticipated matchup between the Houston Rockets and LA Clippers featuring James Harden and Russell Westbrook against Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. On Sunday, the Rockets host the up-and-coming Dallas Mavericks, but all eyes will be on a Harden and Luka Doncic shootout. The […]