NBA: NBA Top Weekend Power Trends 12/4-12/6
The NBA season rolls into its first full December weekend and after anxious starts for some teams, the standings are beginning to look as expected. Orlando, Boston, and Cleveland have moved into the Top 3 spots in the Eastern Conference Playoff pecking or
2009-12-04
The NBA season rolls into its first full December weekend and after anxious starts for some teams, the standings are beginning to look as expected. Orlando, Boston, and Cleveland have moved into the Top 3 spots in the Eastern Conference Playoff pecking order, while the Lakers and Denver rank #1 & #2 in the West. All of those teams will be in action in what looks to be a weekend full of big matchups. Let’s take a look at some of the feature games plus reveal some of the weekend’s top StatFox Power Trends for you to consider in your wagering action. Visit Sportsbook.com’s LIVE ODDS page for the latest lines.
On Friday night, there are 10 games to choose from highlighted as always by the ESPN doubleheader. In the opening game, division rivals Chicago and Cleveland get together. The Bulls are off to a disappointing start, already 5.5-games back in the standings. Much of that is due to their abysmal road efforts so far, as they are just 2-8 away. However, one of those two wins came in Cleveland in a shocking 86-85 upset in the season’s first week. The Cavaliers are playing much better since then however, and have gone on to win 10 of 12 games since that setback. This is the third and final game of a homestand that has already seen impressive wins over Phoenix and Dallas. In the ESPN nightcap, the Heat and Lakers go head-to-head. These teams played two very tight games last year as it seems that Dwyane Wade really gets up for these showdowns with Kobe. Miami is coming off an ugly 17-point loss on Thursday night and faces a difficult back-to-back scenario here. Los Angeles is playing its best basketball of the season and comes in with a 9-game winning streak. In other Friday action, New Jersey will be looking for its first win of the season when it hosts Charlotte, and Boston, off a nice win at San Antonio, treks to Oklahoma City.
The Saturday betting board is one of the busiest of the year for the NBA, as nine games are on tap. Eight of the league’s teams will be playing their second game in as many nights. Among the highlight games is Denver visiting San Antonio and Atlanta taking on Dallas on the road. The Suns are also in action, back at home off a 4-game road trip that started well but ended with two humbling losses out East. They will host Sacramento. As far as the Spurs-Nuggets game is concerned, recall Denver’s historical struggles in San Antonio before hitting the confirm button on any wagers for that contest. Also, be sure to note that the Spurs are 7-0 SU & 6-1 ATS this season when playing with a day of rest. They lost to Boston on Thursday but should be refreshed for this Saturday tilt. The Hawks have lost three of their last five games as they head into the weekend. After hosting New York on Friday, they travel to Dallas for a short one-game road trip. They have actually played well in the back end of consecutive game nights thus far, going 4-1 SU & ATS in ’09.
On Sunday, the weekend will wrap up with five games. If the Nets were unable to beat Charlotte on Friday night, they’ll be looking for that elusive first win at New York in an early afternoon affair. On the road in ’09 New Jersey is 0-11 SU & 3-8 ATS. However, the Knicks had won just twice in 10 home games leading up to the Friday game vs. Atlanta. Elsewhere, the top two teams in the Central Division will hook up when Cleveland visits Milwaukee. The Bucks held the lead in the standings for a few days two weeks ago but have already been battling serious injury woes. Still, they boast an impressive 7-2 SU & 6-3 ATS mark at home in the early going and will be jacked up for this chance to upset the Cavs on the home court. Finally, on Sunday night, the Suns visit the Lakers for the second time in ’09. In the first outing, L.A. flexed its muscles to the tune of a 19-point win.
It figures to be a great weekend of sports, not the least of which is an exciting NBA card. Here’s a look at some of the top StatFox Power Trends you’ll want to consider as you build your betting tickets:
Friday, 12/4/2009
(501) TORONTO vs. (502) WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 3-18 ATS (-16.8 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 99.8, OPPONENT 105.6 - (Rating = 4*)
(503) NEW YORK vs. (504) ATLANTA
NEW YORK is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) on the road revenging a loss where opponent >=100 points over L2 seasons. The average score was NEW YORK 104.4, OPPONENT 107.4 - (Rating = 2*)
(513) MINNESOTA vs. (514) NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) vs. terrible defensive teams - allowing 103+ PPG over the last 2 seasons. The average score was NEW ORLEANS 101.2, OPPONENT 102.2 - (Rating = 2*)
(513) MINNESOTA vs. (514) NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS is 17-4 UNDER (+12.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons. The average score was NEW ORLEANS 93.6, OPPONENT 93.4 - (Rating = 2*)
Saturday, 12/5/2009
(701) PHILADELPHIA vs. (702) CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) vs. poor teams - outscored by 3+ PPG over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CHARLOTTE 96.9, OPPONENT 90.2 - (Rating = 1*)
(703) TORONTO vs. (704) CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 20-6 UNDER (+13.4 Units) vs. poor defensive teams (FG pct defense of >=46%) over the L2 seasons. The average score was CHICAGO 100.1, OPPONENT 101.1 - (Rating = 2*)
(705) UTAH vs. (706) MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 4-21 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games versus teams with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. The average score was MINNESOTA 92.3, OPPONENT 103.9 - (Rating = 4*)
(717) ORLANDO vs. (718) GOLDEN STATE
ORLANDO is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) vs. good shooting teams - making >=46% FG Atts over the last 2 seasons. The average score was ORLANDO 98.7, OPPONENT 93.8 - (Rating = 2*)
Sunday, 12/6/2009
(503) CLEVELAND vs. (504) MILWAUKEE
CLEVELAND is 13-1 UNDER (+11.9 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CLEVELAND 95.1, OPPONENT 85.1 - (Rating = 3*)
(505) WASHINGTON vs. (506) DETROIT
WASHINGTON is 22-44 ATS (-26.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 95.3, OPPONENT 102.6 - (Rating = 2*)
(507) MIAMI vs. (508) SACRAMENTO
Erik Spoelstra is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) vs. teams who attempt 18 or more 3PT shots/game as coach of MIAMI. The average score was Spoelstra 94.1, OPPONENT 97.6 - (Rating = 1*)
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