Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Tuesday 2/23/21
565ATLANTA -566 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% in the current season.
567DETROIT -568 ORLANDO
ORLANDO is 24-10 ATS (13 Units) after scoring 105 points or more 3 straight games in the last 3 seasons.
567DETROIT -568 ORLANDO
Steve Clifford is 24-10 ATS (13 Units) after scoring 105 points or more 3 straight games (Coach of ORLANDO)
571BOSTON -572 DALLAS
DALLAS are 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus up-tempo teams averaging 88 or more shots/game in the current season.
573SACRAMENTO -574 BROOKLYN
SACRAMENTO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 110+ points/game in the current season.
575PHILADELPHIA -576 TORONTO
PHILADELPHIA is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in road games revenging a road loss vs opponent in the last 3 seasons.
579PORTLAND -580 DENVER
PORTLAND is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in road games versus explosive offensive teams - scoring 110+ points/game in the current season.
581WASHINGTON -582 LA CLIPPERS
LA CLIPPERS are 60-39 ATS (17.1 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game in the last 3 seasons.
NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, February 23
Atlanta @ Cleveland
Hawks (13-17)
— Atlanta lost five of seven, eight of last 11 games.
— Hawks are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Nine of Atlanta’s ten games went over the total.
Cavaliers (10-21)
— Cleveland lost its last ten games (0-13 ATS last 13).
— Cavaliers are 0-6 ATS in their last six home games.
— Last three Cleveland games stayed under the total.
— Cavaliers won four of last five series games.
— Hawks are 0-3 ATS in last three visits to Cleveland.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.
Detroit @ Orlando
Pistons (8-22)
— Detroit lost eight of its last 11 games (0-3 ATS last three)
— Pistons are 2-6-3 ATS in last 11 road games.
— Under is 8-4 in Detroit’s last 12 games.
Magic (13-18)
— Orlando won/covered its last three games, after a 1-8 skid.
— Magic is 4-1 ATS in last five home games.
— Under is 6-1 in their last seven games.
— Teams split last ten series games.
— Pistons are 2-4 ATS in last six visits to Orlando.
— Over is 4-2 in last six series games.
Sacramento @ Brooklyn
Kings (12-18)
— Sacramento is 0-7 SU/ATS in last seven games overall.
— Kings covered five of their last seven road games.
— Over is 6-0 in Sacramento’s last six games.
Nets (20-12)
— Brooklyn won/covered their last six games.
— Nets are 4-2 ATS in last six home games.
— 21 of last 26 Brooklyn games went over the total.
— Durant (hamstring) isn’t expected to play.
— Nets won/covered last five series games.
— Kings are 2-4 ATS in last six visits to Brooklyn.
— Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.
Golden State @ New York
Warriors (16-15)
— Golden State split its last ten games SU.
— Warriors are 1-3 ATS in last four road games.
— Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.
Knicks (15-16)
— New York won four of last five games (7-2 ATS last nine).
— Knicks are 6-2 ATS in last eight home games.
— Over is 4-2 in New York’s last six home games.
— Knicks won last two series games, after losing previous eight.
— Golden State is 3-1 ATS in last four visits to Manhattan.
— Five of last six series games went over.
Philadelphia vs Toronto (@ Tampa)
76ers (20-11)
— 76ers covered once in their last six games.
— Sixers are 0-4 SU/ATS in last four road games.
— Over is 7-3 in Philly’s last ten road games.
Raptors (16-15)
— Toronto won/covered four in row, nine of its last 12 games.
— Raptors are 5-8 ATS at home in Tampa this season.
— Under is 4-1 in last four Toronto games.
— Toronto won seven of last ten series games.
— 76ers are 1-4 ATS in last five road series games.
— Under is 5-1-1 in last seven series games.
Boston @ Dallas
Celtics (15-15)
— Boston is 4-7 SU in its last 11 games.
— Celtics are 3-8 ATS in last 11 road games.
— Over is 7-4 in last 11 Boston games.
Mavericks (14-15)
— Mavericks won five of its last six games.
— Mavericks are 2-10 ATS in last 12 home games.
— Over is 13-2-1 in last 16 Dallas games.
— Celtics won seven of last eight series games.
— Boston covered three of last four visits to Dallas.
— Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games played here.
Minnesota @ Milwaukee
Timberwolves (7-24)
— Timberwolves fired their coach Sunday; they have a new coach now.
— Minnesota lost eight of last nine, 18 of its last 22 games.
— Wolves are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Four of last five Minnesota games stayed under the total.
Bucks (18-13)
— Milwaukee won last two games, after an 0-5 skid.
— Bucks are 10-6 ATS at home this season.
— Over is 5-2 in Milwaukee’s last seven home games
— Bucks won six of last seven series games.
— Minnesota is 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Milwaukee.
— Five of last seven series games stayed under.
Portland @ Denver
Trailblazers (18-12)
— Portland lost its last two games, after an 8-1 run.
— Blazers are 11-5 ATS on the road this season.
— Over is 11-6 in Portland’s last 16 games.
— Starting G McCollum/C Nurkic are both out
Nuggets (16-14)
— Denver lost three of last four games overall.
— Nuggets won five of their last six home games.
— Over is 6-3 in Denver’s last nine games.
— Nuggets won three of last four series games.
— Portland is 3-3 ATS in last six visits to Denver.
— Over is 6-3 in last nine series games.
Washington @ LA Clippers
Wizards (11-17)
— Wizards won their last five games overall.
— Washington is 8-5 ATS on road this season.
— Under is 7-2 in Wizards’ last nine road games.
Clippers (22-10)
— Clippers won five of their last seven games overall.
— Clippers are 6-5 ATS in last 11 games at Staples.
— Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games.
— Clippers won five of last seven series games.
— Washington is 0-4 ATS in last four series games here.
— Over is 8-1 in last nine series games.
NBA
Tuesday, February 23
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Trend Report
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Atlanta @ Cleveland
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Detroit @ Orlando
Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Orlando
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Sacramento @ Brooklyn
Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston @ Dallas
Boston
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Dallas
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Dallas
Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games at home
Golden State @ New York
Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Golden State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing New York
New York
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing Golden State
Philadelphia @ Toronto
Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Minnesota @ Milwaukee
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Portland @ Denver
Portland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 9 games on the road
Portland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Denver
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home
Washington @ LA Clippers
Washington
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
NBA
Long Sheet
Tuesday, February 23
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ATLANTA (13 - 17) at CLEVELAND (10 - 21) - 2/23/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DETROIT (8 - 22) at ORLANDO (13 - 18) - 2/23/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 30-43 ATS (-17.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GOLDEN STATE (16 - 15) at NEW YORK (15 - 16) - 2/23/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 2-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BOSTON (15 - 15) at DALLAS (14 - 15) - 2/23/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 462-378 ATS (+46.2 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
BOSTON is 65-50 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SACRAMENTO (12 - 18) at BROOKLYN (20 - 12) - 2/23/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
BROOKLYN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against Pacific division opponents this season.
BROOKLYN is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 82-61 ATS (+14.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-0 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 5-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHILADELPHIA (20 - 11) at TORONTO (16 - 15) - 2/23/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 9-8 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 11-6 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (7 - 24) at MILWAUKEE (18 - 13) - 2/23/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 37-55 ATS (-23.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-47 ATS (-21.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 300-361 ATS (-97.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (18 - 12) at DENVER (16 - 14) - 2/23/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 10-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 9-6 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (11 - 17) at LA CLIPPERS (22 - 10) - 2/23/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 148-190 ATS (-61.0 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 58-85 ATS (-35.5 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 25-47 ATS (-26.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 81-58 ATS (+17.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons