🏀Lipscomb is 11-0 ATS when favored by less than 8.5 points with a total under 154.5. They are also 11-0 SU in this scenario, winning by an average of +12.5 PPG. ❓Lower totals usually indicate a more controlled game pace, where efficiency and execution matter. Lipscomb excels in these matchups, likely because they can dictate tempo and take advantage of favorable offensive matchups.
📊North Alabama is 0-11 ATS as an underdog against teams averaging more than 7.7 made threes per game when the total is below 152.5. They are also 0-11 SU in this spot, losing by an average of -17 PPG. ❓When facing teams with strong outside shooting, North Alabama likely fails to keep up offensively. The lower total suggests a game with fewer possessions, making it even harder for them to close scoring gaps against teams that capitalize on three-point efficiency.
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✅Active on Lipscomb Bisons -4.5
🏒The Seattle Kraken are 0-8 SU since April 2024 playing as underdogs, while on a back-to-back (no rest). They have lost those games by an average of -2.5 goals per game.
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📉Seattle are 0-9 SU this season playing with no rest.
🥅Joey Daccord(12) / Charlie Lindgren(100)
✅Active on Washington Capitals ML
🏒The Minnesota Wild are 10-0 SU since 2016 playing daytime home game vs a below .550 team on a 2+ game losing streak.
📊The Minnesota Wild are 10-0 SU this season as favorites vs below .430 opponents playing on better or equal rest.
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🥅Alex Nedeljkovic(37) / M-A Fleury(81) – Nedeljkovic has posted a .866 save percentage over his last five starts, and has registered a 3.89 GAA during that stretch.
✅Active on Minnesota Wild ML
🏀 The San Antonio Spurs are 15-0 ATS as a rested underdog of more than 8 points on non-neutral courts.
🏀 The Oklahoma City Thunder are 11-0-2 to the UNDER against conference opponents who exceeded their scoring average by more than 20 points in their previous game.
🏀 The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-11 ATS in revenge games with a spread under 10.5, after allowing more than 16 three-pointers in their previous game.
🏀 The Portland Trail Blazers are 10-0 ATS in their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents when the spread is under 8.5 points.
🏀 The Los Angeles Clippers are 10-0 to the UNDER with fewer than two days of rest, following a win in which they scored fewer than 14 fast-break points.
🏀 The Philadelphia 76ers are 0-10 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite.
🏀 The Cleveland Cavaliers are 0-8 ATS against conference opponents after playing a game decided by three points or fewer.
🏀 The Phoenix Suns are 7-0 to the OVER as a favorite of more than -12.5 points when facing a team they lost to in the previous matchup.
🏀 Tulsa is 0-11-1 ATS as an underdog of more than 3.5 points with fewer than six days of rest, after a game where they shot better than 20.8% from three-point range. (vs Wichita State)
🏀 Iowa is 0-11 ATS as an underdog following a game where their assist-to-turnover ratio was greater than 1.5. (vs Nebraska)
🏀 Temple is 10-0 to the OVER when the total is under 151.5. (vs North Texas)
🏀 Oregon is 0-9 ATS as a road favorite against teams they defeated in a previous matchup when the total is under 147.5. (vs Washington)
🏀 Tulane is 0-8 ATS as an underdog with fewer than 10 days of rest against teams that average fewer than 7.1 made three-pointers per game. (vs UAB)
🏀 Charlotte is 0-8 ATS as a favorite against teams they defeated in a previous matchup. (vs UTSA)
🏀 Minnesota is 7-0 to the UNDER as an underdog of fewer than 15.5 points. (vs Rutgers)
❓ RLM are identified at a certain time during the day. While I report these plays later in the day, some lines may have already moved back. The key takeaway is the early sharp movement which focuses on understanding where the sharp money hit, even if the line has since adjusted. These can still be considered, even if the numbers changed.
🏀Utah Jazz ML (+210) 22% of bets 🎟️ / 40% of money 💵 18% Spread 💲Smart Money detected coming in on Utah Jazz ML
🏀Los Angeles Clippers -6.0 (-110): 41% of public 💲 Sacramento +6.0 is the most popular side and the line dropped from +5.5 to +6.0
🏀Cleveland Cavaliers -8.0 (-110): 36% of public 💲 Milwaukee +8.0 is the most popular side and the line dropped from +6.5 to +8.0
🏒Columbus Blue Jackets ML (+110): 22% of public 💲 New York Rangers ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -142 to -135
🏒Anaheim Ducks ML (-105): 42% of public 💲 New York Isl. ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -130 to -117
🏒Vancouver Canucks ML (+120) 23% of bets 🎟️ / 59% of money 💵 36% Spread
🏒Winnipeg Jets ML (+110) 50% of bets 🎟️ / 81% of money 💵 31% Spread
🏒Anaheim Ducks ML (-105) 42% of bets 🎟️ / 63% of money 💵 21% Spread
🔪LA CLIPPERS -6.0 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪CLE/MIL o239.0 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪ANA DUCKS ML is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪VAN/DAL u6.0 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors.
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🏀The Orlando Magic are 13-0 SU since 2019 as home favorites against Central division opponents when their line is -5.5 or bigger. Those games have been won by an average of +14.9 points per game.
🏀 The Orlando Magic are 8-0 ATS when they are not at a rest disadvantage against a team they previously beat by 8 or more points and scored 10 or more points above their average in that meeting. (+12.9 PPG)
📊Favorites of more than 7 points who are on a losing streak of at least 3 games have covered the spread at a 66.4% rate (72-37-2 ATS) when facing opponents they scored 110 or more points against in their last matchup.
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📈Orlando has covered the spread in 6 of their last 7 games vs Chicago.
#️⃣ORL are 1st in OREB% allowed / CHI are 28th in OREB% #️⃣ORL are 2nd in pts allowed/poss. / CHI are 20th in pts/poss. #️⃣ORL are 2nd in TOV% allowed / CHI are 18th in TOV%
🎯Paolo Banchero has 27+ points in 4 straight games vs Central Division as favorite.
🚨SDQL-based score prediction: Orlando 114 – Chicago 100
✅Active on Orlando Magic -7.5
💎Best bet: Orlando Magic -7.5 (-110)
🏀Michigan State is 12-0 to the UNDER against teams with 3+ days of rest, when coming off a game where they allowed fewer than 77 points and gave up 4 or more made threes. These games have stayed under the total by an average of -13.2 points per game. ❓Well-rested opponents tend to start slower, which lowers overall scoring pace. Michigan State’s defense tightens up even more after games where they allow some perimeter success, adjusting their scheme to limit open threes. This combination of slower tempo, strong defense, and tighter perimeter coverage keeps scoring down, making the UNDER highly profitable.
📊Additionally, teams averaging game totals above 160.5 who have gone UNDER in back-to-back games have hit the UNDER at a 62.5% clip in database history, when facing teams that force at least 11 turnovers per game and allow fewer than 73 points per game. ❓After two consecutive games that stayed UNDER the total, sportsbooks may overestimate the team’s offensive ability, or the team itself shifts into a more conservative style of play. When these teams face strong defensive teams who disrupt their offense with turnovers and solid half-court defense, it further suppresses scoring, making the UNDER even more likely.
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📉Michigan State is 5-15 to the UNDER when the total is above 145.0
#️⃣Michigan State are 279th in pace / Iowa are 18th in pace
⏪The total is staying still at 152.9 despite 92% of the tickets being placed on the OVER
✅Active on Michigan State @ Iowa UNDER 152.5 💲Smart Money detected coming in on the UNDER
💎Best bet: Michigan State @ Iowa UNDER 152.5 (-110)
🏒The Florida Panthers are 11-0 SU since 2021 when they face the Blue Jackets after a win.
📊The Columbus Blue Jackets are 0-12 SU since 2023 as away underdogs with rest disadvantage facing a team above .500
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#️⃣Panthers are 7th in goals scored/g vs a goalie with a matchup rating of 11. #️⃣Panthers are 13th in PP% and CLB are 26th in PK%
🥅Elvis Merzlikins(11) *confirmed / Sergei Bobrovsky(77) *confirmed – Bobrovsky has posted a .945 save percentage over his last five starts, and has registered a 1.42 GAA over that span. – Merzlikins has posted a .903 save percentage over his last five starts, and has registered a 3.46 GAA during that stretch.
🏒The Carolina Hurricanes are 7-0 SU this season as home favorites of at least -211 facing a conference opponent.
🏒The Carolina Hurricanes are 9-0 SU since 2023 when their line is between -256 & -290.
📊The Boston Bruins are 0-10 SU since November as away underdogs following a game in which they scored 2+ goals.
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📈Carolina is 2-0 SU when their line is between -251 & -281.
#️⃣Hurricanes are 11th in goals scored/g vs a backup goalie with a matchup rating of 27. #️⃣Hurricanes are 2nd in PK% which should not give much chance for BOS 29th PP% to score.
🥅Joonas Korpisalo(27) *likely / Pyotr Kochetkov(100) *likely – Kochetkov has won three of his last four starts, going 3-1-0 with a 2.50 GAA and an .890 save percentage in that span.
🏀The Orlando Magic are 13-0 SU since 2019 as home favorites against Central division opponents when their line is -5.5 or bigger. (vs Chicago)
🏀The Philadelphia 76ers are 0-13 SU in 2025 vs Eastern conference teams with totals below 229.5. (vs Boston)
🏀The Brooklyn Nets are 0-11 SU since 2021 at home on a Thursday vs teams above .500 (vs Golden State)
🏀The Indiana Pacers are 6-0 SU as favorites vs the Atlanta Hawks with total above 222.0 (vs Atlanta)
✅Parlay: Orlando (-280) + Boston (-900) + Golden State (-525) + Indiana (-160)
💎Best bet: 4-team ML parlay (+191)
🏒The San Jose Sharks are 0-17 SU as underdogs since December, facing a Western conference opponent.
🏒The San Jose Sharks are 0-6 SU since 2016 facing the Avalanche in Denver following a win on the road.
🏀 The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-13 ATS when the total is under 239.5 and they are coming off a game where their defensive points allowed differential was greater than 10 and they gave up 14 or more fast-break points.
🏀 The Houston Rockets are 12-0 to the OVER in road games against teams coming off a loss of 12 or more points. (+18.0 PPG)
🏀 The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-10 ATS as a favorite of more than -12.5, following a game where they scored 134 or more points.
🏀 The Boston Celtics are 10-0 ATS at home when the total is under 228.5 and they are unrested. (+25.6 PPG)
🏀 The Brooklyn Nets are 10-0 to the UNDER with rest, following a game where they made fewer than 19 free throws. (-15.1 PPG)
🏀 The Atlanta Hawks are 8-0 ATS as an underdog, following a home game where they allowed 122 or more points. (8-0 SU)
🏀 Tulane is 0-13 ATS as an underdog, following a game where they made 9 or more free throws as a favorite. (vs East Carolina)
🏀 Pacific is 0-12-1 ATS as a favorite of fewer than 4 points when the total is under 159. (vs San Diego)
🏀 Michigan State is 12-0 to the UNDER against teams with 3 or more days rest, following a game where they allowed fewer than 77 points and gave up 4 or more made three-pointers. (vs Iowa)
🏀 Illinois State is 10-0 to the OVER as a favorite of fewer than 11.5 points. (vs Missouri State)
🏀 Illinois Chicago is 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games. (vs Valparaiso)
🏀 Lipscomb is 8-0 ATS as a favorite against teams that allow fewer than 73.5 points per game, who have covered the spread in consecutive games. (vs Queens University of Charlotte)
🏀 Iowa is 0-10 ATS, following a game where they allowed fewer than 12 made three-pointers. (vs Michigan)
🏀 Iowa is 0-8 ATS as an underdog against ranked opponents. (vs Michigan)
❓ RLM are identified at a certain time during the day. While I report these plays later in the day, some lines may have already moved back. The key takeaway is the early sharp movement which focuses on understanding where the sharp money hit, even if the line has since adjusted. These can still be considered, even if the numbers changed.
🏀Atlanta Hawks ML (+135): 33% of public 💲 Indiana Pacers ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -164 to -155 💲Smart Money detected coming in on Atlanta ML
🏀PHI/BOS u219.5 (-110): 5% of public 💲 Over 219.5 is the most popular side and the line dropped from 225.0 to 219.5
🏀East Carolina -4.5 (-110): 42% of public 💲 Tulane +4.5 is the most popular side and the line dropped from +3.5 to +4.5
🏒Utah HC ML (-135): 39% of public 💲 Detroit ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -118 to +116
🏒Seattle Kraken ML (+105): 28% of public 💲 Nashville ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -142 to -132 💲Smart Money detected coming in on Seattle ML
🏒Philadelphia Flyers ML (+120): 20% of public 💲 Winnipeg ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -152 to -143
🏒Montreal Canadiens ML (+205): 14% of public 💲 Edmonton ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -300 to -251
🏒SJS/COL u6.0 (+100): 9% of public 💲 Over 6.0 is the most popular side and the line dropped from 6.5 to 6.0
🏒Calgary Flames ML (+210): 8% of public 💲 Dallas ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -275 to -254
🏀Alabama A&M ML (+180) 9% of bets 🎟️ / 70% of money 💵 61% Spread
🏀California Riverside ML (+100) 10% of bets 🎟️ / 60% of money 💵 50% Spread
🏀UTEP ML (+115) 21% of bets 🎟️ / 55% of money 💵 34% Spread
🏀Sacred Heart +2.5 (-110) 34% of bets 🎟️ / 59% of money 💵 25% Spread
🏀East Carolina -4.5 (-110) 42% of bets 🎟️ / 65% of money 💵 23% Spread
🏀Cal State Bakersfield ML (-130) 54% of bets 🎟️ / 77% of money 💵 23% Spread
🏀Charlotte +14.5 (-110) 58% of bets 🎟️ / 79% of money 💵 21% Spread
🏒Seattle Kraken ML (+105) 28% of bets 🎟️ / 57% of money 💵 29% Spread
🏒Montreal Canadiens ML (+205) 14% of bets 🎟️ / 41% of money 💵 27% Spread
🏒Utah HC ML (-135) 39% of bets 🎟️ / 61% of money 💵 22% Spread
🏀Orlando Magic -7.5(1.5u) 🏀Michigan State @ Iowa UNDER 152.5 (1.0u) 🏒Carolina Hurricanes Reg. Win + S. Aho 1+ point (1.0u) 🏒Florida Panthers -1.5 (0.5u)
📊 Additional games with matching Trends & Stats The following games are not official personal plays, but rather match multiple qualifying trends, systems, or sharp money indicators that align with profitable historical patterns. These are provided to help you make more informed decisions and identify games where the data leans strongly in a certain direction. *As always, use your own judgment, consider line movement, injury reports, and personal analysis before locking anything in. These are tools, not guarantees.
1️⃣ Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers
✅The Atlanta Hawks are 8-0 against the spread (ATS) as underdogs following a home game where they allowed 122 or more points, with an 8-0 straight-up record in these situations.
✅ The Atlanta Hawks’ moneyline has seen smart money movement, with 33% of the public betting on them, yet the line moved in their favor.
Recommendation: Consider betting on the Atlanta Hawks to cover the spread or win outright.
2️⃣ East Carolina vs. Tulane
✅ Tulane is 0-13 ATS as an underdog following a game where they made 9 or more free throws as a favorite.
✅ East Carolina -4.5 has 42% of public bets, but 65% of the money, indicating sharp action on East Carolina.
Recommendation: Consider betting on East Carolina to cover the spread.
3️⃣ Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators
✅ Public Betting: 28% of bets on Seattle ML; Nashville ML is the most popular side.
✅ Line Movement: Changed from +118 to +110 despite Nashville receiving the most bets.
✅ Smart Money: Detected on Seattle ML.
Recommendation: Consider betting on Seattle Kraken ML.
YESTERDAY’S RECAP
❌Detroit Piston ML + J.Duren 10+ rebounds 💰Central Connecticut State Blue Devils -13.5 ❌Tennessee @ Ole Miss u139.5 💰Washington Capitals ML + C. McMichael 1+ SOG 💰Vancouver Canucks ML + E. Pettersson 2+ SOG ❌CLE Cavaliers + OKC Thunder + DET Pistons ❌George Mason + Cincinnati + Wisconsin + Tennessee ❌Charlotte Hornets +8.0 💰Louisville Cardinals -14.0 💰Wisconsin @ Minnesota o140.5 💰Maryland ML (+112) 💰Oklahoma Sooners +5.0 💰Texas Tech @ Colorado o141.5 ❌Florida @ Alabama u178.5
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🏀The Detroit Pistons are 9-0 ATS since January 2025 after a game as a favorite, where their assist-to-turnover ratio was under 3. ❓This is a classic correction trend, poor ball movement games expose issues, but teams (especially young or improving ones like Detroit) are more focused and play cleaner the following game.
📊The Los Angeles Clippers are 0-7 ATS & 0-7 SU since January 2025 when their line is set between -3.5 & +4.5 ❓Close spreads mean competitive games, and the Clippers are underperforming in these high-leverage situations recently, either due to poor clutch play, chemistry issues, injuries, or matchups that expose their weaknesses in tight finishes.
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📈Detroit are 6-0 ATS as road favorites of at least -3.0 points.
📉LAC are 4-8 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back.
#️⃣DET are 10th in pts allowed/poss. / LAC are 21st in pts/poss. #️⃣DET are 11th in TOV% / LAC are 25th in TOV% #️⃣DET are 4th in OREB% allowed / LAC are 20th in OREB%
🩹K. Leonard – N. Powell – B. Simmons – D. Jones Jr. are all ruled OUT of tonight’s game for LAC.
🎯Jalen Duren has 12+ rebounds in 4 straight games vs LAC and averaged 15.4/G. *He caught 19 rebounds in the last matchup 9 days ago.
✅Active on Detroit Pistons -4.5
💎Best bet: Detroit Piston ML (-190) + J.Duren 10+ rebounds (-320) = SGP (-110)
🏀Central Connecticut is 11-0 ATS against teams that average more than 13 turnovers per game, when the total is over 127.5, and they are coming off a game where they shot less than 35.5% from three. ❓Teams that commit more turnovers generally have a harder time maintaining possession and executing their offense. When a team like Central Connecticut gets a chance to capitalize on these turnovers and put up points, they tend to outperform the spread. Additionally, the poor shooting performance from their previous game might motivate them to focus on better execution, improving their chances of covering the spread.
📊LeMoyne is 0-13 ATS against teams that allow less than 43% shooting, when they have fewer than 4 days of rest. In this situation, LeMoyne is also 0-13 SU, losing by an average of -17.9 points per game. ❓The key to this trend is the combination of facing strong defensive teams (who allow less than 43% shooting) and LeMoyne being on short rest. Teams that are well-rested and facing tough defenses tend to struggle to execute their offense effectively. The added fatigue of playing on less than four days of rest makes it even harder for LeMoyne to compete in these situations, leading to consistent losses against these teams.
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📈Central Connecticut is 12-4 ATS vs teams allowing more than 72 points per game.
#️⃣CCST -0.84 NetRating / Le Moyne -20.42 NetRating #️⃣CCST 5.07 Adjusted Eff. Margin / Le Moyne -16.81 Adjusted Eff. Margin
✅Active on Central Connecticut State Blue Devils -13.5
💎Best bet: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils -13.5 (-110)
🏀Tennessee is 19-0 to the UNDER with less than 5 days of rest, following a single-digit win. In these games, the total has gone UNDER by an average of -13.8 points per game. ❓After a close win, Tennessee may play a more conservative, slower-paced game to avoid another close contest, which results in fewer points being scored. Short rest further contributes to fatigue, slowing down the tempo and reducing scoring opportunities, thus making the UNDER more likely in these situations.
📊Ole Miss is 12-0 to the UNDER as a single-digit underdog, when the total is less than 140, and they’re coming off a game as a favorite of 3+ points. These games have gone UNDER by an average of -12.2 points per game. ❓When Ole Miss is a single-digit underdog, they tend to play in a lower-scoring game, possibly focusing on defense and trying to slow down the pace to stay competitive. Coming off a game where they were favored might also mean that they did not play their best offensive game (which can lead to slower, lower-scoring matches next). The lower total (less than 140) also naturally limits the number of points scored, making the UNDER even more likely.
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📉Ole Miss is 4-0 to the UNDER at home vs teams allowing less than 67 points per game.
📉Tennessee is 10-3 to the UNDER on the road.
✅Active on Tennessee Volunteers @ Ole Miss Rebels UNDER 138.5
💎Best bet: Tennessee @ Ole Miss u139.5 (-110)
🏒The Washington Capitals are 6-0 SU this season on the road vs a division opponent when their line is below +156.
📊The New York Rangers are 1-10 SU this season when priced smaller than -170 vs teams above .550 playing on equal rest.
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📈Washington won both contest this season (5-3 & 7-4)
🥅Charlie Lindgren (70) *unconfirmed / Igor Shesterkin (60) *likely
🎯Aliaksei Protas has a point in 7 straight road games.
🎯Jakob Chychrun has a point in 6 straight divisional games as favorite.
🎯Connor McMichael has 2+ shots on goal in his last 6 games.
✅Active on Washington Capitals ML
💎Best bet: Washington Capitals ML + C. McMichael 1+ SOG (+105)
🏒The Vancouver Canucks are 4-0 SU this season when priced between -204 & -234
📊The Vancouver Canucks are also 4-0 SU since 2023 on 2+ days of rest following a loss, facing a team below .550 with no rest.
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🥅John Gibson (40) *unconfirmed / Kevin Lankinen (80) *confirmed
🎯Elias Pettersson has 2+ shots on goal in 9 of his last 10 games. Anaheim are 32nd in the league for SOG allowed.
✅Active on Vancouver Canucks ML
💎Best bet: Vancouver Canucks ML + E. Pettersson 2+ SOG (+130)
🏀 Dallas Mavericks are 16-0 ATS when they are not at a rest disadvantage and are coming off a loss that stayed under the total, where they attempted at least 5 more free throws than their opponent.
🏀 Portland Trail Blazers are 12-0 ATS against Eastern Conference opponents.
🏀 Miami Heat are 10-0 to the OVER after a win where they made fewer than 14 three-pointers. (+18 PPG)
🏀 Oklahoma City Thunder are 10-0 to the OVER as a favorite of 6 or more points, when the total is above 229.
🏀 Denver Nuggets are 10-0 to the OVER against teams on a 3+ game winning streak, when the total is under 241.5. (+19.9 PPG)
🏀 Minnesota Timberwolves are 0-9 ATS as a regular season favorite against a rested opponent, when coming off a game where they committed at least 4 more turnovers than their opponent.
🏀 The matchup between the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers fits a system where teams coming off a road loss as a favorite, in a game that went over the total where they shot better than 51.4% from the field, have gone 27-0 to the UNDER when the game-day total is under 228.
🏀 Tennessee Vols are 19-0 to the UNDER with fewer than 5 days rest, following a single-digit win. — (vs Ole Miss)
🏀 Wisconsin is 17-0 to the OVER against teams with fewer than 5 days rest, when the spread is greater than -8.5, the total is less than 162.5, and they are coming off a game where they scored fewer than 80 points. — (vs Minnesota)
🏀 Michigan is 0-12 ATS in revenge games at home, against teams who average less than 37.4% from three-point range. — (vs Maryland)
🏀 Clemson is 12-0 ATS as a favorite against teams with fewer than 5 days rest, following a game in which their opponent attempted fewer than 59 field goals. — (vs Boston College)
🏀 Marquette is 10-0-1 ATS as an underdog with totals under 150.5, following a game where they recorded 14 or more assists. — (vs UConn)
🏀 Texas Tech is 10-0 to the OVER, following a game in which they recorded fewer than 13 turnovers as an underdog. — (vs Colorado)
🏀 Louisville is 8-0 ATS as a favorite of fewer than 15.5 points, against teams who average fewer than 12 turnovers. — (vs California)
🏀 Florida is 7-0 to the UNDER as an underdog, following a game in which they made 10 or more three-pointers. — (vs Alabama)
🏀 Missouri is 0-7 ATS against teams on a 3+ game ATS winning streak, when the total is over 141.5. — (vs Oklahoma)
❓ RLM are identified at a certain time during the day. While I report these plays later in the day, some lines may have already moved back. The key takeaway is the early sharp movement which focuses on understanding where the sharp money hit, even if the line has since adjusted. These can still be considered, even if the numbers changed.
🏀MIA @ CLE u222.0 (-110): 7% of public 💲 Over 222.0 is the most popular side and the line dropped from 225.5 to 222.0
🏀DAL @ MIL u225.0 (-110): 8% of public 💲 Over 225.0 is the most popular side and the line dropped from 226.0 to 225.0
🏀Charlotte Hornets +8.0 (-105): 19% of public 💲 Minnesota -8.0 is the most popular side and the line dropped from -9.0 to -8.0
🏀Washington Wizards -5.0 (-115): 42% of public 💲 Utah Jazz +5.0 is the most popular side and the line dropped from +4.0 to +5.0
🏒Anaheim Ducks ML (+165): 17% of public 💲 Vancouver ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -258 to -220
🏒St. Louis Blues ML (+135): 21% of public 💲 Kings ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -180 to -162
🏀Utah Jazz ML (+165) 40% of bets 🎟️ / 63% of money 💵 23% Spread
🏀Maryland Terrapins ML (+112) 16% of bets 🎟️ / 76% of money 💵 60% Spread
🏀Louisville Cardinals -14.0 (-110) 57% of bets 🎟️ / 89% of money 💵 32% Spread
🏀Butler Bulldogs +3.5 (-110) 29% of bets 🎟️ / 59% of money 💵 30% Spread
🏒Toronto Maple Leafs ML (+136) 43% of bets 🎟️ / 77% of money 💵 34% Spread
🏀Detroit Piston ML + J.Duren 10+ rebounds(2u) 🏀Central Connecticut State Blue Devils -13.5 (1.5u) 🏀Tennessee @ Ole Miss u139.5 (1u) 🏒Washington Capitals ML + C. McMichael 1+ SOG (1u) 🏒Vancouver Canucks ML + E. Pettersson 2+ SOG (0.5u)
Double-Up NBA ML Parlay 🏀CLE Cavaliers + OKC Thunder + DET Pistons (+134) – (1u)
📊 Additional games with matching Trends & Stats The following games are not official personal plays, but rather match multiple qualifying trends, systems, or sharp money indicators that align with profitable historical patterns. These are provided to help you make more informed decisions and identify games where the data leans strongly in a certain direction. *As always, use your own judgment, consider line movement, injury reports, and personal analysis before locking anything in. These are tools, not guarantees.
1️⃣ Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets
✅ Timberwolves are 0-9 ATS as a favorite against a rested opponent after committing 4+ more turnovers than their opponent.
✅ Hornets +8.0 (-105) fits a sharp reverse line movement (RLM): Public heavily on MIN, line dropped from -9 to -8.
✅ Hornets (19% public bets 💲) — extreme contrarian with line movement in their favor.
Suggested Play: Hornets +8.0 (Lean 0.5u)
2️⃣ Louisville Cardinals vs California Golden Bears
✅ Louisville is 8-0 ATS as a favorite of fewer than 15.5 points vs teams with fewer than 12 turnovers.
✅ Louisville -14.5 (-110): 57% of bets / 89% of money (sharp action indicator).
✅ RLM Confirmation: Louisville opened -13.5, moved to -14.5 despite only moderate bet % — money driven move.
Suggested Play: Louisville -14.0 (Lean 1u)
3️⃣ Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
✅ Wisconsin 17-0 to the OVER vs teams on <5 days rest, spread >-8.5, total <162.5, after scoring <80 points.
✅ Wisconsin is part of your existing NCAAB ML parlay, so this is a correlated total angle.
✅ Minnesota is a weak defensive team (fits poorly vs Wisconsin system offense).
Suggested Play: Wisconsin/Minnesota OVER 140.5 (Lean 0.5u)
4️⃣ Michigan Wolverines vs Maryland Terrapins
✅ Michigan is 0-12 ATS in revenge games at home vs teams shooting <37.4% from 3.
✅ Maryland ML (+112): 16% of bets 🎟️ / 76% of money 💵 (severe sharp action).
✅ Maryland’s defensive metrics (strong at disrupting perimeter shooters) fit into the above trend.
Suggested Play: Maryland ML (+112) (Lean 0.5u)
5️⃣ Missouri Tigers vs Oklahoma Sooners
✅ Missouri is 0-7 ATS vs teams on 3+ ATS winning streaks when the total is >141.5.
✅ Oklahoma fits — they’re hot ATS and Missouri’s defense struggles in these situations.
✅ Oklahoma’s strong recent form (offense and defense) is backed by the 3+ ATS wins trend.
Suggested Play: Oklahoma +5.0 (Lean 0.5u)
6️⃣ Texas Tech vs Colorado
✅ Texas Tech 10-0 to the OVER after recording <13 turnovers as an underdog.
✅ Colorado’s fast pace and Texas Tech’s turnover vulnerability fit the script.
✅ Line opened 142.5, moved to 144.5 — matching with this over trend. (Moved back later on)
Suggested Play: Texas Tech/Colorado OVER 141.5 (Lean 0.5u)
7️⃣ Florida Gators vs Alabama Crimson Tide
✅ Florida 7-0 to the UNDER as an underdog after making 10+ threes.
✅ Alabama’s perimeter defense and fast tempo (could lead to lower efficiency shots).
✅ Florida’s reliance on threes in recent games (regression expected).
Suggested Play: Florida/Alabama UNDER 178.5 (Lean 0.5u)
YESTERDAY’S RECAP
❌Orlando Magic ML + Los Angeles Lakers ML (2u) ❌Orlando Magic -7.5 (1u) 💰Los Angeles Lakers -8.5 (0.5u) 💰Minnesota Wild ML (0.5u)
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🏀Iowa State is 14-0 ATS as a favorite of less than 42.5 points after shooting better than 49% from the field in their previous game. In this scenario, the Cyclones are also 14-0 SU, winning by an average margin of +22.7 points per game. ❓Teams that shoot well often build confidence, and when paired with favorable matchups and realistic spreads, they are likely to sustain efficient offense. Iowa State’s style (defense + sharp shooting) compounds that advantage against weaker or similarly matched teams.
📊BYU is 0-8 ATS as a road underdog with fewer than 5 days of rest when coming off a game where they recorded 15 or more assists, and they’re facing teams that average more than 7 made threes per game. BYU is also 0-8 SU in this spot, losing by an average of -15.2 points per game. ❓BYU’s defense tends to break down under these conditions, their ball movement doesn’t compensate for defensive lapses, especially against teams that spread the floor and hit outside shots. Fatigue, travel, and defensive mismatches pile up, leading to blowout losses.
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#️⃣Iowa State +26.49 NetRating / BYU +22.30 NetRating
✅Active on Iowa State Cyclones -8.5
💎Best bet: Iowa State Cyclones -8.5 (-110)
🏀Teams who lost the last game of a back-to-back (ORL) while being favored by at least 5 points are 18-0 ATS in the following game when still favored between -4.5 & -10.0
📊The Orlando Magic are 10-0 SU & 8-2 ATS since November 2023 vs a team below .470, as home favorites after playing their last game also as home favorites.
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#️⃣TOR is 26th in pts/poss. / ORL is 2nd in defending pts/poss. #️⃣TOR is 23rd in TOV% / ORL is 2nd in defending TOV%
✅Active on both Orlando Magic -7.5 & ML
🏀The Los Angeles Lakers are 22-2 ATS at home vs a conference opponent after scoring 117+ points at home in their last game.
📊The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-10 SU & 1-9 ATS on the road vs conference opponents above .500 this season.
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#️⃣NOP is 25th in eFG% / LAL is 9th in defending eFG% #️⃣LAL is 10th in pts/poss. / NOP is 30th in defending pts/poss. #️⃣LAL is 10th in eFG% / NOP is 29th in defending eFG%
🎯LeBron James has 26+ points in 5 straight games as favorite.
✅Active on Los Angeles Lakers -9.0 & ML
🏒The Seattle Kraken are 0-7 SU in night games being priced -154 or less this season after a home win.
📊The Minnesota Wild are 12-3 SU this season when they’re priced below +105 vs teams under .430
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🥅Filip Gustavsson (55) / Joey Daccord (80)
✅Active on Minnesota Wild ML
💎Best bet: Minnesota Wild ML (+100)
🏀Orlando Magic ML + Los Angeles Lakers ML (2u) 🏀Orlando Magic -7.5 (1u) 🏀Los Angeles Lakers -9.0 (0.5u) 🏒Minnesota Wild ML (0.5u)
🏀 San Antonio Spurs are 0-15 ATS against teams with fewer than 4 days of rest, after a game where they committed at least 10 turnovers.
🏀 Houston Rockets are 10-0 to the OVER against Eastern Conference teams, when the total is under 235.5 and they allowed 128 or more points in their previous game.
🏀 Toronto Raptors are 10-0-1 to the UNDER with fewer than 3 days of rest, when facing a team they previously beat as an underdog.
🏀 New York Knicks are 10-0-1 to the OVER against Western Conference opponents coming off a win, when the total is below 244.5.
🏀 Chicago Bulls are 9-0 to the UNDER in revenge games against conference opponents, when they made fewer than 14 three-pointers in the previous matchup.
🏀 Atlanta Hawks are 9-0 ATS after a win where they shot better than 50% from the field and committed fewer than 16 turnovers.
🏀 Philadelphia 76ers are 0-7 ATS against Western Conference teams they defeated in their last meeting.
🏀 Los Angeles Clippers are 7-0 to the UNDER in games with point spreads between pick’em and 3 points.
🏀 Los Angeles Lakers are 7-0 to the UNDER in their last 7 games.
🏀 Kentucky Wildcats are 21-0 to the OVER in conference games with totals under 165.5, when coming off an ATS loss against a ranked opponent.
🏀 Memphis is 0-18 ATS as a favorite of more than 7.5 points, against teams averaging less than 46.6% shooting.
🏀 Iowa State is 14-0 ATS as a favorite of fewer than 42.5 points, after a game where they shot better than 49% from the field.
🏀 Arizona is 11-0 ATS with multiple days of rest and totals over 145, after an ATS loss where they forced at least 14 turnovers.
🏀 South Carolina is 10-0 ATS at home when the spread is within 3 points of pick’em.
🏀 Georgia is 9-0 to the UNDER with spreads within 3 points of pick’em, against teams averaging under 45% shooting.
🏀 Texas A&M is 0-9 ATS with rest, following an ATS loss by more than 8.5 points.
🏀 Rutgers is 8-0 to the OVER on the road with fewer than 6 days of rest, in revenge games.
🏀 University of Texas is 8-0 to the OVER in their last 8 games.
🏀 VCU is 7-0 to the OVER in revenge games.
❓ RLM are identified at a certain time during the day. While I report these plays later in the day, some lines may have already moved back. The key takeaway is the early sharp movement which focuses on understanding where the sharp money hit, even if the line has since adjusted. These can still be considered, even if the numbers changed.
🔪CLB BLUE JACKETS ML is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪SJS/BUF o6.5 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪BKN NETS +3.5 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪GSW/NYK u226.5 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪TEX A&M +4.0 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪VIRGINIA T./SCAR u139.0 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors.
YESTERDAY’S RECAP
💰Wake Forest @ Duke OVER 145.0 (+0.91u) ❌Memphis ML & J. Morant 5+ assists + D. Bane 15+ points (-1.0u) 💰Ottawa Senators +1.5 & Tim Stutzle 1+ points (+1.1u) ❌Toronto Maple Leafs ML & A. Matthews + M. Marner 1+ point (-0.5u) ❌Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (-0.5u) 💰Portland Trailblazers ML (+0.53u)
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🏀Duke is 10-0 to the OVER after holding their opponent to under 44% shooting from the field in their previous game. These games are clearing the total by an average of +14.9 points per game. ❓Duke games often become much higher scoring after they play strong defense in the previous game. This trend works because after a solid defensive performance, Duke is more likely to play with confidence, push the pace, and focus more on offense, and sometimes teams they face also bounce back offensively after struggling.
📊Wake Forest is 9-0-1 to the OVER as an underdog when facing teams they made fewer than three 3-pointers against in a prior matchup. These games are finishing over the total by an average of +9.1 points per game. ❓Wake Forest games tend to fly over the total when they are underdogs and they previously had a poor shooting night (especially from 3). This trend works because teams tend to adjust after a bad shooting game, leading to better offensive execution and a faster pace.
📊Wake Forest is 27-8 to the OVER(77.8%) in conference games where the total is at least 5 points higher than their previous game. ❓When the total jumps significantly from their last game, it’s usually a sign the market expects faster pace or worse defense, and Wake’s style tends to feed into those higher-scoring games, especially in conference play where teams know each other’s weaknesses.
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#️Duke +39.08 NetRating (1st) / Wake Forest +10.58 NetRating (77th)
⏪”A” Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of WAKE FOREST/DUKE OVER 145.0 (Total went from 142.5 to 145.0 despite the UNDER receiving 71% of public bets and 66% of the money).
✅Active on Wake Forest Demon Deacons @ Duke Blue Devils OVER 144.5
💎Best bet: Wake Forest @ Duke OVER 144.5 (-110)
🏀The Memphis Grizzlies are 11-0 SU & 10-1 ATS vs Eastern conference teams below .500 since November. ❓Bad teams often struggle against more talented, well-coached teams like Memphis, and the Grizzlies excel at imposing their pace and talent edge, especially against non-conference teams they don’t see as often, making it hard for those weaker teams to adjust.
📊The Memphis Grizzlies are 13-4 ATS this season as favorites with totals above 236.0 ❓High totals usually mean Memphis is playing fast-paced games against offensive-minded teams, a style they thrive in. Memphis has shown they can win comfortably in shootouts by using their speed, transition game, and athleticism to overwhelm opponents, especially at the guard and wing positions.
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📈Grizzlies are 8-0 ATS when their spread is between -7.5 & -10.5
📉Hawks are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
#️⃣Memphis beat Atlanta by 16 points in their previous matchup. #️⃣ATL 19th in eFG% / MEM 4th in defending eFG% #️⃣MEM 9th in eFG% / ATL 28th in defending eFG%
🎯Ja Morant has 7+ assists in 15 straight home games vs Eastern conference teams.
🎯Desmond Bane has 20+ points in 4 straight home games.
✅Active on Memphis Grizzlies ML & -8.5
💎Best bet: Memphis ML & J. Morant 5+ assists + D. Bane 15+ points (-145)
🏀The Portland Trailblazers are 11-0 ATS since January vs Eastern conference teams.
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📈Portland are 7-2 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back.
📉Philadelphia are 1-13 ATS as home favorites.
#️⃣POR 3rd in OREB% / PHI 28th in defending OREB%
🏀Portland ML: 42% of public 💲 Philadelphia -2.5 is the most popular side and the line dropped from -3.5 to -2.5
✅Active on Portland Trailblazers +2.5
💎Best bet: Portland Trailblazers ML (+120)
🏒The Ottawa Senators are 6-0 on the puck line (+1.5) in their last 6 game on the road after a win at home.
📊The Senators are also 5-0on the puck line (+1.5) in their last 5 games as an underdog vs the Washington Capitals.
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📈Ottawa are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan division.
📉Washington are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home.
🥅Linus Ullmark (36) / Logan Thompson (81)
🎯Tim Stutzle has a point in 11 straight games. (1+ point @ -175)
⏪”B” Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of the Ottawa Senators ML (Line went from +136 to +132 despite the Washington ML receiving 75% of public bets). 💲Smart Money detected coming in on Ottawa Senators ML
🏒The San Jose Sharks are 0-11 SU in their last 11 games as an underdogs coming off a loss on the road. Those games have been lost by an average of -1.8 goals per game.
📊The San Jose Sharks are 0-9 SU this season when their line is +280 or more and the opponent team is above .590. Those games have been lost by an average of -2.1 goals per game.
📊The Toronto Maple Leafs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home vs the San Jose Sharks. Those games have been won by an average of +3.2 goals per game.
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📈Toronto are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
📉San Jose are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games and 0-9 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
🥅Alexandar Georgiev (9) / Anthony Stolarz (100)
🎯Morgan Rielly has a point in 4 straight games vs the Pacific division. (1+ point @ -110)
🎯Mitch Marner has a goal in 4 straight games vs San Jose. (Anytime goalscorer @ +155)
🎯Auston Matthews has a goal in 11 of his last 13 games vs San Jose. (Anytime goalscorer @ -120)
✅Active on Toronto Maple Leafs ML
💎Best bet: Toronto Maple Leafs ML & A. Matthews + M. Marner 1+ point (-130)
🏒The Chicago Blackhawks are 2-11 SU since 2023 coming off a road win. They are also 0-4 SU in the same situation when the opponent team is above .500. Those games are lost by an average of -2.0 goals per game.
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🥅Darcy Kuemper (90) / Spencer Knight (-)
🎯Phillip Danault has a point in 4 straight games vs Chicago.
✅Active on Los Angeles Kings ML
💎Best bet: Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (+105)
🏀Wake Forest @ Duke OVER 144.5 (1u) 🏀Memphis ML & J. Morant 5+ assists + D. Bane 15+ points (1u) 🏒Ottawa Senators +1.5 & Tim Stutzle 1+ points (1u) 🏒Toronto Maple Leafs ML & A. Matthews + M. Marner 1+ point (0.5u) 🏒Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (0.5u) 🏀Portland Trailblazers ML (0.5u)
🏀 Houston Rockets are 15-0 to the OVER on the road against non-division opponents, after playing their previous game at home. (+15.4 points per game)
🏀 Dallas Mavericks are 14-0 to the UNDER at home, facing conference opponents who are currently on a winning streak. (-11.7 points per game)
🏀 Sacramento Kings are 13-0 ATS as a road underdog against conference opponents, who allow fewer than 13.5 made three-pointers per game, when Sacramento outperformed the spread by more than 2.5 points in their previous game.
🏀 Portland Trail Blazers are 11-0 ATS against Eastern Conference opponents.
🏀 Detroit Pistons are 10-0 ATS after playing a game as a favorite, when their assist-to-turnover ratio was below 3.
🏀 Atlanta Hawks are 9-0 to the OVER when the total is greater than 237.5, following a loss.
🏀 Charlotte Hornets are 8-0 ATS at home, against teams they failed to cover against in the previous meeting, when Charlotte was a double-digit underdog.
🏀 Miami Heat are 8-0 to the OVER at home, after covering the spread in their previous game where they recorded at least 12 turnovers.
🏀 Maryland Eastern Shore is 14-0 to the UNDER as a single-digit underdog, after a game where they shot better than 30% from the field and outperformed the spread by fewer than 2 points.
🏀 Alcorn State is 10-0 ATS after winning their previous game by double digits.
🏀 Kansas is 10-0 to the UNDER following a home game where they committed fewer than 11 turnovers.
🏀 Morgan State is 9-0 to the OVER when the total is at least 2 points higher than their previous game’s total.
🏀 Stephen F. Austin is 0-8 ATS with a spread under 21.5 points, after failing to cover the spread in a game where the line was between pick’em and 3 points.
🏀 Jackson State is 7-0 to the OVER as a double-digit favorite, when the total is higher than 130.5.
🏀 Texas Southern is 0-7 ATS as an underdog against teams that allow less than 45% shooting and average fewer than 13.5 turnovers per game.
🏀 Texas Southern is 8-0 to the UNDER as an underdog of less than 15.5 points, when the total is at least 4 points lower than their previous game’s total.
❓ RLM are identified at a certain time during the day. While I report these plays later in the day, some lines may have already moved back. The key takeaway is the early sharp movement which focuses on understanding where the sharp money hit, even if the line has since adjusted. These can still be considered, even if the numbers changed.
⏪🏀”A” Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of WAKE FOREST/DUKE OVER 145.0 (Total went from 142.5 to 145.0 despite the UNDER receiving 71% of public bets and 66% of the money).
⏪”B” Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of the Ottawa Senators ML (Line went from +136 to +132 despite the Washington ML receiving 75% of public bets). 💲Smart Money detected coming in on Ottawa Senators ML
🏀Portland Trailblazers +2.5: 42% of public 💲 Philadelphia -2.5 is the most popular side and the line dropped from -3.5 to -2.5
🏀Sacramento Kings ML: 47% of public 💲 Dallas ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -125 to +111
🏒New York Islanders ML: 27% of public 💲 NYR ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -140 to -115
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We’re back with another round of NBA betting insights after going 2-0 on Saturday’s featured plays. With Sunday’s slate, we dive into key matchups, betting trends, and our best leans for the night.
Bulls @ Pacers
Baller System favoring the Pacers and fading the Bulls off an OT win vs. Raptors (As shown below, this system has gone 27-15-1 ATS this season).
Pacers: Bounce-back spot after losing outright as a favorite vs. Heat
TMB Thoughts: The Bulls just emptied the tank in an overtime thriller against Toronto, and now they have to drag themselves into Indiana against a Pacers squad itching to respond after a tough loss. Expect an up-tempo, attacking approach from Tyrese Haliburton and company, exposing a gassed Chicago defense late. The number is hefty, but we like Pacers -10.5
Pelicans @ Jazz
4 Baller Systems aligned on the Pelicans
Key angles:
Fade an opponent on the first leg of a back-to-back
Back road favorites between two bad teams
Fade teams off a close win by a small margin
Back late-season medium road favorites
Pelicans: C.J. McCollum and Zion Williamson expected to play
TMB Thoughts: The Jazz are in full-on ‘let’s get to the lottery’ mode, and it’s showing in their effort level. Meanwhile, New Orleans is getting healthy, and that’s bad news for a Utah team that’s running out of reasons to compete. The Pelicans should impose their will from the jump, and Zion’s ability to dominate the paint should prove to be the difference. As noted in Dominic Tremblay’s article, sharp money is already piling in on New Orleans, and we’re riding the wave with Pelicans -7.5.
🏀Boston Celtics are 16-0 SU after a home loss since the beginning of 2024. Those games were won by an average of +23.75 points per game. ❓The Celtics are perfect at bouncing back after losing at home, and they aren’t just winning, they’re dominating. This trend works because elite teams with strong leadership, coaching, and championship expectations (like Boston) rarely allow losing streaks at home, especially when fueled by the embarrassment of a home loss. Their focus and adjustments after a loss tend to be sharper than most teams.
📊Denver Nuggets are 0-12 ATS with fewer than 2 days rest, following a road game where the spread was within 3 points of a pick’em. ❓Denver struggles badly to cover the spread when playing on short rest after a tightly-contested road game. This works because close road games often demand maximum effort, leaving the team physically and mentally drained for the next game, especially with limited recovery time.
📊Favorites who lost their last game playing a team over .650 in a different division who won their last game are 10-1 ATS on equal rest when the total is above 221.5 since 2023. ❓Favorites coming off a loss tend to rebound well against elite, unfamiliar (non-division) opponents when both teams are equally rested, especially in higher-scoring matchups. This works because good teams rarely lose consecutive games, and facing a top-tier opponent creates extra motivation and focus, while the unfamiliarity of non-division play benefits the more talented team.
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📈Celtics are 4-1 ATS when their spread is between -2.0 & -5.0
📉Denver has failed to cover the spread in 3 straight games when coming off a win.
#️⃣Boston is 4th in pts/poss. vs Denver who is 20th in pts allowed/poss. #️⃣Boston is 2nd in off. turnover% vs Denver who is 25th in def. turnover%
🎯Al Horford has 6+ rebounds in 4 straight home games vs Denver. (7+ rebounds @ -105)
🎯Jayson Tatum has 10+ rebounds in 3 straight home games. (10+ rebounds @ +210)
✅Active on Boston Celtics -3.5
💎Best bet: Boston Celtics -3.5 (-115)
🏀Michigan State is 11-0 ATS as a favorite of more than 24.5 points after coming off a game where they made fewer than 9 three-pointers as an underdog. In this situation, MSU is also 11-0 SU, winning by an average of 16.8 points per game. ❓Michigan State dominates overmatched opponents when they step down in competition after playing tougher games as an underdog, especially when their outside shooting wasn’t great in the previous game. This works because the talent gap is so large, and Michigan State can impose their physicality and defensive intensity on weaker teams, even without needing hot shooting.
📊Michigan State is 19-0 ATS record when facing well-rested opponents who have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games. ❓Michigan State thrives when facing teams on longer rest who have been playing well, because Tom Izzo’s coaching and game preparation excel when his team is focused against confident opponents. MSU’s disciplined defense and adjustments disrupt rhythm teams who’ve been riding hot streaks.
📊Michigan State is 16-0 ATS in home games with rest disadvantage since 2023.
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📈Michigan State are 10-2 ATS vs teams allowing 67 to 72 points per game.
✅Active on Michigan State Spartans -4.5
💎Best bet: Michigan State Spartans -4.5 (-110)
🏀Away favorites of -3.5 or bigger are 10-0 ATS since the 2023 season facing the Miami Heat on less than 3 days of rest. Those games are won by an average of +16.0 points per game.
🏀New York Knicks are 11-0 ATS since December 2024 vs teams below .500 with a spread of -6.5 or more.
📊Miami Heat are 0-13 ATS as a home underdog of 3 or more points, with fewer than 3 days rest.
📊Miami Heat are 0-8 ATS since March 2024 after a win as an underdog an facing a team above .250. These games were lost by an average of -13.3 points per game.
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📈Knicks won the previous matchup by 9 points.
✅Active on New York Knicks -6.5
💎Best bet: New York Knicks -6.5 (-110)
🏒Above .500 teams (MIN) priced between +115 & -170 who lost their last game facing a below .500 team who won their last game are 17-2 SU since 2021.
🕢3:30 PM EST
📉Bruins are 5-15 SU as road underdogs.
🥅Jeremy Swayman (41) / Filip Gustavsson (75)
✅Active on Minnesota Wild ML
💎Best bet: Minnesota Wild ML (-150)
🏀Boston Celtics -3.5 (1.5u) 🏀Michigan State Spartans -4.5 (1u) 🏀New York Knicks -6.5 (0.5u) 🏀Los Angeles Clippers ML (0.5u) 🏒Minnesota Wild ML (0.5u) 🏒St. Louis Blues ML (0.25u)
🏀 Los Angeles Lakers are 0-17 ATS with rest against rested opponents, when the total is under 224 and they’re coming off a win where they scored fewer than expected points.
🏀 San Antonio Spurs are 0-14 ATS against teams with fewer than 4 days rest, following a game where they recorded at least 10 turnovers.
🏀 Toronto Raptors are 12-0 to the OVER following a game that went to overtime.
🏀 Utah Jazz are 12-0 ATS after a win where they made fewer than 13 free throws.
🏀 Portland Trail Blazers are 10-0 ATS against Eastern Conference opponents.
🏀 Chicago Bulls are 0-10-1 ATS as an underdog of more than 2 points, after a win where their opponent made fewer than 22 free throws.
🏀 Phoenix Suns are 0-6 SU in their last 6 matchups against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
🏀 Michigan State is 19-0 ATS against rested opponents who have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games.
🏀 Michigan is 0-13 ATS in revenge games on non-neutral courts, when they are not favored by more than 21.5 points, facing teams they lost to in the previous matchup on better than 40% shooting.
🏀 Niagara is 0-11 ATS against teams allowing over 41% shooting, when the spread is within 3 points of a pick’em.
🏀 East Carolina is 11-0 ATS at home after failing to cover the spread in back-to-back games.
🏀 Merrimack is 10-0 to the UNDER at home, against teams allowing less than 47.2% shooting.
🏀 Manhattan is 8-0 to the OVER with rest in road games, where the spread is within 3 points of a pick’em.
🏀 Wisconsin is 8-0 to the OVER as an underdog against ranked opponents.
❓ RLM are identified at a certain time during the day. While I report these plays later in the day, some lines may have already moved back. The key takeaway is the early sharp movement which focuses on understanding where the sharp money hit, even if the line has since adjusted. These can still be considered, even if the numbers changed.
🔪LA CLIPPERS -1.5 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪MIA/NYK u220.5 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪ECU -9.5 (vs CHA.)is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪PRIN/CORNELL o155.0 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪CAR HURRICANES ML is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪NYR/NSH u6.0 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors. 🔪STL/DAL u6.0 is receiving the most sharp action from respected bettors.
🏒St. Louis Blues ML: 24% of public 💲 Dallas ML is the most popular side and the line dropped from -245 to -235 💲Smart Money detected coming in on St. Louis Blues ML
🏀Los Angeles Clippers -3.0: 18% of public 💲 Los Angeles Lakers +3.0 is the most popular side and the line dropped from -2.0 to +3.0
🏀San Antonio Spurs +13.5: 41% of public 💲 Oklahoma City -13.5 is the most popular side and the line dropped from -14.5 to -13.5 💲Smart Money detected coming in on San Antonio Spurs ATS
🏀New Orleans Pelicans -7.5: 45% of public 💲 Utah Jazz +7.5 is the most popular side and the line dropped from +4.5 to +7.5
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