NBA: Tuesday’s Tip & Trends
Feb 7th, 2012 by PJ LaFerla
When the slate is small as it is with tonight’s action (only six matchups), I like to supply some betting tips and angels, which will hopefully provide an edge for you before making your play. Please keep in mind that you should not make a wager solely on one trend. In fact, it should be a variety of factors that give you value.
Utah Jazz at Indiana Pacers:
The Jazz are 3-1 straight up and against the spread versus the Pacers the past three seasons.
The Jazz are 5-7 against the spread as an underdog this season.
The Pacers are 4-4 against the spread at home this season.
Three of the four games in this series have gone UNDER the total over the past three seasons.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat:
The Cavaliers are 4-1 against the spread versus the Heat over the last three seasons.
The Heat are 9-14 against the spread as a favorite this season.
Four of seven games in this series have gone OVER the total over the past three seasons.
Charlotte Bobcats at Boston Celtics:
The Bobcats are 8-16 against the spread this season.
The Celtics are 7-8 against the spread at home this season.
The Celtics are 5-2 straight up against the Bobcats over the past three seasons.
Three of four games in this series have gone UNDER the total over the past three seasons.
Sacramento Kings at Minnesota Timberwolves:
The Kings are 5-9 against the spread on the road this season.
The Timberwolves are 4-4 straight up and against the spread versus the Kings over the past three seasons.
Two of four games in this series have gone UNDER and two have gone OVER the total over the past three seasons.
Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks:
The Suns are 6-7 against the spread on the road this season.
The Suns are 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread versus the Bucks over the past three seasons.
The Bucks are 6-4 against the spread this season at home, but only 3-4 as a favorite.
Three of four games in this series have gone UNDER the total over the past three seasons.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors:
The Thunder are 8-6 against the spread on the road this season.
The Thunder are 6-2 straight up and 5-3 against the spread versus the Warriors over the past three seasons.
The Warriors are 5-8 against the spread at home this season.
Two of four games in this series have gone UNDER and two have gone OVER the total over the past three seasons.
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