Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for from various handicappers and websites for Wednesday 2/17/21
549NEW YORK -550 ORLANDO
ORLANDO is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing =46% of their shots in the current season.
565MIAMI -566 GOLDEN STATE
MIAMI is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in road games versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 110+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
567UTAH -568 LA CLIPPERS
UTAH is 11-0 ATS (11 Units) after 2 consecutive non-conference games in the current season.
713MINNESOTA -714 INDIANA
INDIANA is 13-3 ATS (9.7 Units) vs. poor rebounding teams - outrebounded by opponents by 3+ per game over the last 2 seasons.
NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, February 17
New York @ Orlando
Knicks (14-15)
— New York won last three games (6-1 ATS last seven).
— Knicks are 6-3 ATS in last nine road games.
— Under is 5-0 in New York’s last five road games.
Magic (10-18)
— Orlando lost ten of its last 12 games.
— Magic is 2-6 ATS in last eight home games.
— Under is 4-0 in their last four games.
— Home side won last six series games.
— Knicks covered once in last four visits to Orlando.
— Under is 5-2-1 in last eight series games.
Atlanta @ Boston
Hawks (11-16)
— Atlanta lost four in row, seven of its last eight games.
— Hawks are 3-2 ATS in their last five road games.
— Six of Atlanta’s seven games went over the total.
Celtics (14-13)
— Boston lost ten of its last 15 games.
— Celtics are 8-3 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 8-4 in last dozen Boston games.
— Celtics won last eight series games.
— Hawks covered four of last five visits to Boston.
— Over is 6-4 in last ten series games.
Houston @ Philadelphia
Rockets (11-16)
— Houston lost its last six games (0-6 ATS).
— Rockets covered once in their last six road games.
— Over is 3-0 in their last three road games.
76ers (18-10)
— 76ers lost four of their last six games.
— Sixers are 9-3 ATS in last 12 home games.
— Over is 5-3 in Philly’s last eight games overall.
— Houston won seven of last ten series games.
— Rockets covered once in last four visits to Philly.
— Last four series games stayed under the total.
Denver @ Washington
Nuggets (15-12)
— Denver won three of its last four games overall.
— Nuggets lost last four road games, by 10-21-5-13 points.
— Over is 9-4 in Denver’s last 13 games.
Wizards (8-17)
— Wizards split their last eight games overall.
— Washington is 5-8 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 6-2 in Wizards’ last eight games.
— Wizards are 5-3 in last eight series games.
— Denver is 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Washington.
— Five of last six series games stayed under the total.
Indiana @ Minnesota
Pacers (14-14)
— Indiana lost seven of its last ten games.
— Pacers are 7-5 ATS on the road this season.
— Over is 7-5 in Indiana’s road games this season.
Timberwolves (7-21)
— Minnesota lost five of last six, 15 of its last 19 games.
— Wolves are 7-2-1 ATS in their last ten games.
— Four of last six Minnesota games went over the total.
— Indiana won last three series games.
— Pacers covered four of last five visits to Minnesota.
— Under is 4-1 in last five series games played here.
Detroit @ Chicago
Pistons (8-19)
— Detroit won three of its last four games, covered four of last five.
— Pistons are 2-4-2 ATS in last eight road games.
— Over is 9-4 in Detroit’s road games this season.
Bulls (11-15)
— Chicago split its last eight games SU.
— Bulls are 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games.
— Over is 3-0 in their last three games overall.
— Bulls won/covered last four series games.
— Detroit is 2-3 ATS in last five trips to the Windy City.
— Under is 3-2 in last five series games played here.
Portland @ New Orleans
Trailblazers (17-10)
— Portland won eight of last ten games, covered 9 of last 11.
— Blazers are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Over is 10-4 in Portland’s last 14 games.
— Starting G McCollum/C Nurkic are both out
Pelicans (12-15)
— New Orleans lost three of its last four games overall.
— Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games.
— Over is 12-2-2 in their last sixteen games.
— Pelicans won/covered last four series games.
— Portland is 1-4 ATS in last five visits to Bourbon Street.
— Over is 6-3 in last nine series games.
Oklahoma City @ Memphis
Thunder (11-16)
— Thunder lost four of last five games (4-1 ATS)
— OKC covered its last six road games.
— Under is 3-2 in their last four games overall.
Grizzlies (11-12)
— Memphis lost six of its last eight games.
— Grizzlies are 4-7-1 ATS at home this season.
— Over is 8-1-1 in their last ten games.
— Memphis won three of last four series games.
— Grizzlies covered last five series games.
— Four of last six series games stayed under total.
Miami @ Golden State
Heat (11-16)
— Miami won four of its last six games.
— Heat is 5-8 ATS on the road this season.
— Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Warriors (15-13)
— Golden State won three of its last four games.
— Warriors are 9-6 ATS in last 15 home games.
— Four of their last five games stayed under.
— Miami won last three series games, covered last four.
— Heat is 4-1 ATS in last five visits to Golden State.
— Three of last four series games went over.
Utah @ LA Clippers
Jazz (23-5)
— Utah won eight in row, 19 of its last 20 games (18-1-1 ATS).
— Jazz is 7-1 ATS in its last eight road games.
— Under is 5-2 in Utah’s last seven road games.
Clippers (21-8)
— Clippers won their last four games, by 7-9-17-7 points.
— Clippers are 5-3 ATS in last eight games at Staples.
— Over is 8-1 in their last nine games.
— Utah won eight of last ten series games.
— Jazz covered four of last five series games played here.
— Under is 3-1 in last four series games.
NBA
Wednesday, February 17
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Trend Report
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New York @ Orlando
New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games on the road
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Atlanta @ Boston
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Houston @ Philadelphia
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Indiana @ Minnesota
Indiana
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Denver @ Washington
Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Denver
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Denver
Detroit @ Chicago
Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 12 games on the road
Chicago
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Portland @ New Orleans
Portland
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans's last 11 games at home
Oklahoma City @ Memphis
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games
Memphis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Miami @ Golden State
Miami
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Utah @ LA Clippers
Utah
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Hoop Trends for Wednesday February 17
Vince Akins
ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Utah at L.A. Clippers (10:05 p.m. ET)
-- The Jazz are 18-0 ATS (9.06 ppg) as a favorite coming off a win.
ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: New York at Orlando (7:05 p.m. ET)
-- The Magic are 0-10 ATS (-10.65 ppg) at home coming off a road loss.
OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Atlanta at Boston (7:35 p.m. ET)
-- The Hawks are 11-0 OU (19.09 ppg) off a loss in which their opponent shot 50% or better from beyond the arc.
OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: New York at Orlando (7:05 p.m. ET)
-- The Magic are 0-11 OU (-10.09 ppg) off a road loss in which they scored 15 or more points in the second half than the first half.
Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)
NBA
Long Sheet
Wednesday, February 17
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NEW YORK (14 - 15) at ORLANDO (10 - 18) - 2/17/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DENVER (15 - 12) at WASHINGTON (8 - 17) - 2/17/2021, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against DENVER 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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HOUSTON (11 - 16) at PHILADELPHIA (18 - 10) - 2/17/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-53 ATS (-19.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 77-50 ATS (+22.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 57-33 ATS (+20.7 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against HOUSTON 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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ATLANTA (11 - 16) at BOSTON (14 - 13) - 2/17/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-48 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (17 - 10) at NEW ORLEANS (12 - 15) - 2/17/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-3 straight up against PORTLAND 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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MIAMI (11 - 16) at GOLDEN STATE (15 - 13) - 2/17/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 41-59 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-0 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 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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UTAH (23 - 5) at LA CLIPPERS (21 - 8) - 2/17/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
UTAH is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
UTAH is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
UTAH is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
UTAH is 18-3 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DETROIT (8 - 19) at CHICAGO (11 - 15) - 2/17/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-84 ATS (-37.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
CHICAGO is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 77-112 ATS (-46.2 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
CHICAGO is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-4 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OKLAHOMA CITY (11 - 16) at MEMPHIS (11 - 12) - 2/17/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-1 ATS (+13.9 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 46-33 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons