NBA Top Weekend Power Trends
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.
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Now, 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
TORONTO vs. 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*)
NEW YORK vs. 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*)
MINNESOTA vs. 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*)
MINNESOTA vs. 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
PHILADELPHIA vs. 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*)
TORONTO vs. 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*)
UTAH vs. 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*)
ORLANDO vs. 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
CLEVELAND vs. 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*)
WASHINGTON vs. 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*)
MIAMI vs. 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*)
