Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Tuesday 3/16/21
517UTAH -518 BOSTON
UTAH is 14-4 ATS (9.6 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.
519OKLAHOMA CITY -520 CHICAGO
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-3 ATS (9.7 Units) in road games after having won 3 of their last 4 games over the last 2 seasons.
521ATLANTA -522 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.
523CLEVELAND -524 MIAMI
CLEVELAND is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games off a road loss in the last 3 seasons.
527NEW ORLEANS -528 PORTLAND
NEW ORLEANS are 7-27 ATS (-22.7 Units) in road games off a win by 10 points or more as an underdog since 1996.
529MINNESOTA -530 LA LAKERS
LA LAKERS are 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games versus poor teams - outscored by their opponents by 3+ points/game in the current season.
NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, March 16
Utah @ Boston
Jazz (28-10)
— Utah lost three of its last four games.
— Jazz is 1-5 ATS in its last six road games.
— Over is 7-2 in Utah’s last nine games.
Celtics (20-18)
— Boston won five of its last six games SU.
— Celtics are 6-4 ATS in their last ten home games.
— Over is 8-3 in last 11 Boston games.
— Utah won four of last five series games.
— Jazz covered last three visits to Boston.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.
Cleveland @ Miami
Cavaliers (14-24)
— Cleveland lost 13 of its last 17 games.
— Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall.
— Seven of last nine Cleveland games stayed under the total.
Heat (21-18)
— Miami won 10 of its last 11 games overall.
— Heat is 4-3 ATS in last seven home games.
— Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.
— Heat won nine of last ten series games.
— Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in last five visits to Miami.
— Over is 6-2 in last eight series games.
New York @ Philadelphia
Knicks (20-20)
— New York won nine of last 14 games (12-6 ATS last 18).
— Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.
— Over is 4-0 in New York’s last four games.
76ers (27-12)
— 76ers won five in row, nine of their last 11 games.
— Sixers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.
— Over is 5-1 in Philly’s last six games.
— 76ers won last ten series games.
— Knicks covered once in last five visits to Philly.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.
Oklahoma City @ Chicago
Thunder (17-22)
— Thunder won three of their last four games.
— OKC is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.
— Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Bulls (17-20)
— Chicago lost four of its last six games SU.
— Bulls are 5-10-1 ATS in their last 16 home games.
— Over is 6-4 in their last ten home games.
— Oklahoma City won six of last seven series games.
— Thunder is 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Chicago.
— Last five series games went over the total.
Atlanta @ Houston
Hawks (19-20)
— Hawks are 5-0 SU since they fired their coach .
— Hawks are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven road games.
— 14 of Atlanta’s last 19 games went over the total.
Rockets (11-26)
— Houston lost its last 16 games (2-14 ATS).
— Rockets are 0-8 ATS in last eight home games.
— Under is 4-2 in their last six games.
— Rockets won last six series games.
— Hawks are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Houston.
— Four of last six series games went over.
New Orleans @ Portland
Pelicans (17-22)
— New Orleans split their last six games, all at home.
— Pelicans are 2-4 ATS in their last six road games.
— Over is 21-5-2 in their last 28 games.
Trailblazers (22-15)
— Portland won five of its last seven games SU.
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— Blazers are 7-2 ATS in last nine home games.
— Over is 5-2 in Portland’s last seven games.
— New Orleans won four of last five series games.
— Pelicans are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Portland.
— Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.
Minnesota @ LA Lakers
Timberwolves (9-30)
— Minnesota lost 14 of last 17, 24 of its last 30 games.
— Wolves are 3-0 ATS in their last three games overall.
— Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.
Lakers (26-13)
— Lakers won four of their last six games.
— Lakers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games.
— Lakers won/covered last three series games.
— Minnesota is 3-2 ATS in last five series games played here.
— Under is 5-1 in last six series games.
NBA
Tuesday, March 16
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Trend Report
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Utah @ Boston
Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta @ Houston
Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games
Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 12 games at home
Cleveland @ Miami
Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
New York @ Philadelphia
New York
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Oklahoma City @ Chicago
Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
New Orleans @ Portland
New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of New Orleans's last 17 games
Portland
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Portland's last 11 games at home
Minnesota @ LA Lakers
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
NBA
Long Sheet
Tuesday, March 16
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UTAH (28 - 10) at BOSTON (20 - 18) - 3/16/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-1 straight up against BOSTON 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 22) at CHICAGO (17 - 20) - 3/16/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 68-47 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 69-46 ATS (+18.4 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 52-38 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 55-42 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 148-197 ATS (-68.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 26-47 ATS (-25.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ATLANTA (19 - 20) at HOUSTON (11 - 26) - 3/16/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-29 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
HOUSTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
HOUSTON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND (14 - 24) at MIAMI (21 - 18) - 3/16/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 136-193 ATS (-76.3 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-1 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW YORK (20 - 20) at PHILADELPHIA (27 - 12) - 3/16/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 257-209 ATS (+27.1 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
NEW YORK is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 9-0 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW ORLEANS (17 - 22) at PORTLAND (22 - 16) - 3/16/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 55-82 ATS (-35.2 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (9 - 30) at LA LAKERS (26 - 13) - 3/16/2021, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-54 ATS (-28.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-45 ATS (-18.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 182-230 ATS (-71.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons