{"id":3837,"date":"2025-02-02T19:21:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T19:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/?p=3837"},"modified":"2025-02-08T21:18:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T21:18:19","slug":"%f0%9f%93%8aactive-systems-for-february-2nd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/2025\/02\/02\/%f0%9f%93%8aactive-systems-for-february-2nd\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udccaActive Systems for February 2nd"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32dfd730-4e11-4454-88ba-23a1bdbc95d9_989x558.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32dfd730-4e11-4454-88ba-23a1bdbc95d9_989x558.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleveland has been the best team in the NBA against the spread this season, boasting a 32-16 ATS record, and they\u2019ve been just as dominant at home, covering 65.4% of the time (17-9 ATS). The Mavericks, meanwhile, have struggled to get the job done on the road, posting a dismal 1-7-1 ATS record in their last nine away games. To make matters worse, they\u2019re still adjusting after trading away Luka in a blockbuster deal, and chemistry concerns could play a major factor. Cleveland, on the other hand, is in peak form, winning three straight games by 15+ points while controlling both ends of the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cavaliers&#8217; offense has been on fire, leading the NBA with 122.2 PPG while shooting 49.8% from the field, good for fourth-best in the league. They\u2019ve been even better at home, averaging 122.4 PPG on 50.2% shooting. The Mavericks&#8217; defense, on the other hand, has been a liability, ranking 25th in the league by allowing 116.5 PPG on the road. Over their last five games, they\u2019ve been even worse, surrendering nearly 120 PPG. Cleveland already torched Dallas for 134 points in their last meeting, and with the Mavericks still dealing with roster instability and defensive issues, another lopsided result seems likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleveland\u2019s size and ball movement are key advantages here. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley controlling the paint and Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell leading a top-five passing offense (29.1 APG), the Cavaliers are well-equipped to exploit Dallas&#8217; defensive weaknesses. The Mavericks, without Luka and still adjusting to new personnel, have struggled against quality opponents, going just 1-5 ATS in their last six games against winning teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cavs have won three straight by 19 or more points, and their betting trends continue to support them in this spot. They are 17-9 ATS as a home favorite, 12-4 ATS against Western Conference teams, and 7-3 ATS when coming in with a rest advantage. With a 7-2 ATS record on two to three days of rest, Cleveland\u2019s fresher legs should be a factor against a Mavericks team that has been getting pushed around lately. The Cavs took care of business with a 12-point win over Dallas earlier this season, and with the Mavs sitting at 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games and 4-5 ATS as a road underdog, there\u2019s little reason to expect a different outcome this time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfc0The Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;<strong>are 15-0 ATS<\/strong>&nbsp;as a rested favorite of fewer than 16.5 points vs teams who averages over 22.4 assists per game, when the total is less than their previous game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccaThe Dallas Mavericks<strong>&nbsp;are 0-7-1 ATS<\/strong>&nbsp;with rest in road games vs teams that averages above 48.4% in shooting %.&nbsp;<em>They lost those games by an average of -15.1 points per game.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccaThe Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;<strong>are 9-0 ATS<\/strong>&nbsp;with rest following a game in which they allowed between 12 &amp; 18 fast break points.&nbsp;<em>They won those games by an average of +15.2 points per game.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd623:30 PM EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8Cavaliers are 8-2 ATS vs teams between .450 &amp; .550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8Cleveland has won 5 straight games against Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfafDarius Garland has 6+ assists in 6 straight games vs Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd16jaXon AI approved\u2b07\ufe0f<br><em>The Cavaliers are heavily favored in this game, currently sitting at -13.5. They have been dominant at home with a record of 23-3 and have won their last three games by at least 19 points. The Mavericks are in a state of transition after trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, which could impact their performance. Given the Cavaliers&#8217; strong offensive rating and the Mavericks&#8217;<\/em>&nbsp;struggles, I believe the Cavaliers will cover the spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23ea<strong>\u201dB\u201d Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of Cleveland -13.0<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(Spread went from -10.5 to -13.0 despite Dallas +13.0 receiving 61% of public bets and 53% of the money).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705Active on Cleveland Cavaliers -13.5 (ATS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F907247b1-34c0-464d-8523-b8d8c964e397_994x558.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F907247b1-34c0-464d-8523-b8d8c964e397_994x558.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfd2Sunday\u2019s favorites facing a team below .500 who\u2019s on a 2+ games losing streak&nbsp;<strong>are 72-16 SU<\/strong>&nbsp;since 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705Active on Colorado Avalanche ML&nbsp;<\/strong>\ud83d\udd62 3:00 PM EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccaWestern conf. teams facing the Flyers on more than 1 days of rest&nbsp;<strong>are 25-8 SU<\/strong>&nbsp;since 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd45Samuel Ersson (5) \/ MacKenzie Blackwood (88)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8Avalanche are 5-0 SU when their line is between -198 &amp; -228<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc9Flyers are 4-15 SU vs teams above .550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfafCasey Mittelstadt has a point in 5 straight games vs the Flyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705Active on Vegas Golden Knights ML&nbsp;<\/strong>\ud83d\udd626:00 PM EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccaTeams that has less than 10 penalty minutes in their last game and facing the Rangers in February&nbsp;<strong>are 14-2 SU<\/strong>&nbsp;since 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd45Adin Hill (35) \/ Jonathan Quick (17)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8Vegas are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against the Rangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc9Rangers are 5-15 SU vs teams above .550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfafTomas Hertl has a point in 11 straight games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705Active on Utah HC ML&nbsp;<\/strong>\ud83d\udd627:00 PM EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccaTeams that had over 15 giveaways in their last game&nbsp;<em>(Utah)<\/em>&nbsp;facing an opponent with over 23 wins, that scored no goals in their previous game&nbsp;<em>(Blues)<\/em><strong>&nbsp;are 11-2 SU<\/strong>&nbsp;this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd45Jordan Binnington (47) \/ Connor Ingram (70)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8Utah won the 2 meetings this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc9St. Louis are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfafNick Schmaltz has a point in 11 straight games vs the Blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f\u23ea<\/strong>\ud83c\udfd2<strong>\u201dA\u201d Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of the St-Louis Blues ML&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(Moneyline went from +110 to +102 despite Utah receiving 67% of public bets and 53% of the money).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F67e90123-d56d-4f16-98a0-ad1420882cbe_995x560.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F67e90123-d56d-4f16-98a0-ad1420882cbe_995x560.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle finds itself in a strong position heading into Sunday\u2019s matchup against Calgary. While recent trends show the Kraken have struggled as favorites against Pacific Division opponents, dropping five of their last six in that role, this particular setup presents a favorable opportunity. The road team has historically dominated this series, winning seven of the last eight meetings and covering the puck line in each of the last six. However, the dynamics of this game suggest a different outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calgary comes into this contest on the second night of a back-to-back, a situation that often leads to fatigue, especially against a well-rested opponent. The Flames will turn to Vladar in net, and while he has had his moments, consistency remains an issue. On the other side, Seattle\u2019s Daccord has been outstanding this season and has performed particularly well against Calgary throughout his career. That goaltending advantage could play a crucial role, especially with the Flames likely to have some tired legs after Saturday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Calgary has found success in the third period against Seattle following a home loss, winning that frame in their last four such matchups, the overall setup favors the home team. With a fresh squad and a goaltender capable of shutting down the Flames\u2019 attack, this is a prime opportunity for Seattle to capitalize and secure an important home victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfd2Rested favorites&nbsp;<em>(2 days)&nbsp;<\/em>priced -310 or more that allowed at least one goal in their last game, facing a division opponent on their 2nd game of a back-to-back&nbsp;<strong>are 20-0 SU<\/strong>&nbsp;since 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccaHome favorites with rest advantage playing a division opponent on less than 1 day of rest&nbsp;<strong>are 28-1 SU<\/strong>&nbsp;since 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd629:00 PM EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc9Flames are 1-5 SU in the 2nd game of a back-to-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc9Flames are 5-14 SU as road underdogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd45Dan Vladar (41) \/ Joey Daccord (82)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfafShane Wright has a point in 6 straight games as favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfafJared McCann has a point in 5 straight games as favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd16jaXon AI approved\u2b07\ufe0f<br><em>The Kraken are favored to win this game, with a win probability of around 68.2% according to various predictions. They recently secured a strong 6-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks, showcasing their offensive capabilities. In that game, Chandler Stephenson had a standout performance with 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists), and goalie Joey Daccord made 26 saves, maintaining a solid .929 save percentage. The Kraken have also won their last three encounters against the Flames, which adds to their confidence heading into this game.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705Active on Seattle Kraken ML<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0808ec9f-269b-4d63-b65f-2761673661f5_795x358.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0808ec9f-269b-4d63-b65f-2761673661f5_795x358.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u23ea<\/strong>\ud83c\udfd2<strong>\u201dA+\u201d Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of the Detroit Red Wings ML&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(Moneyline went from +142 to +134 despite Vancouver receiving 71% of public bets and 52% of the money).<br><\/em><strong>\ud83d\udcb2Smart Money detected coming in on Detroit ML.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u23ea<\/strong>\ud83c\udfd2<strong>\u201dA\u201d Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of the St-Louis Blues ML&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(Moneyline went from +110 to +102 despite Utah receiving 67% of public bets and 53% of the money).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23ea\ud83c\udfc0<strong>\u201dA-\u201d Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of Toronto +5.<\/strong>0\u00a0<em>(Spread went from +6.5 to +5.5 despite Los Angeles -5.5 receiving 72% of public bets and 74% of the money).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23ea\ud83c\udfc0<strong>\u201dB\u201d Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of Cleveland -13.0<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(Spread went from -10.5 to -13.0 despite Dallas +13.0 receiving 61% of public bets and 53% of the money).<br><\/em><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f\ud83d\udcb2Smart Money detected coming in on Dallas +13.0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23ea\ud83c\udfc0<strong>\u201dB\u201d Grade Reverse Line Movement in favor of UNDER 233.5 (CHI\/DET)<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(Total went from 234.5 to 233.5 despite the over receiving 63% of public bets and 62% of the money).<br><\/em><strong>\ud83d\udcb2Smart Money detected coming in on UNDER 233.5 (CHI\/DET)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcb2<\/strong>\ud83c\udfd2<strong>Smart Money detected coming in on UNDER 6.0 (CLB\/DAL)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcb2<\/strong>\ud83c\udfd2<strong>Smart Money detected coming in on UNDER 5.5 (DET\/VAN)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading today\u2019s insights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you found value in this post, don\u2019t forget to like and share my page with fellow sports enthusiasts. Let\u2019s continue turning data into dollars, one game at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you tomorrow with more winning systems \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b170e7d-6e36-4eba-93e3-4443986a9184_532x223.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b170e7d-6e36-4eba-93e3-4443986a9184_532x223.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleveland has been the best team in the NBA against the spread this season, boasting a 32-16 ATS record, and they\u2019ve been just as dominant at home, covering 65.4% of the time (17-9 ATS). The Mavericks, meanwhile, have struggled to get the job done on the road, posting a dismal 1-7-1 ATS record in their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":366,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3837","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-betting"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3837","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3837"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3837\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3838,"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3837\/revisions\/3838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3837"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3837"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoneyballer.com\/access\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}