Weekend NBA Power Trends
By Sportsbook.com
The playoff picture is changing in both conferences as some teams have heated up while others have cooled.
Of course, there are still other teams who may have sealed their playoff fates with personnel decisions at the trade deadline.
The hottest teams in the NBA right now are the Dallas Mavericks and the Milwaukee Bucks, buyers at the deadline, and winners of their last five games. Both of those teams play twice this weekend.
Here are this week’s list of top trends for you to utilize this weekend.
Saturday
NEW JERSEY vs. BOSTON
NEW JERSEY is 6-20 ATS (-16 Units) vs good passing teams, averaging >=23 assists/game over the last 3 seasons. The average score was NEW JERSEY 91.7, OPPONENT 106.2 - (Rating = 2*)
PORTLAND vs. MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a home underdog of 6 points or less this season. The average score was MINNESOTA 98.6, OPPONENT 96.3 - (Rating = 1*)
HOUSTON vs. UTAH
HOUSTON is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points over the last 2 seasons. The average score was HOUSTON 97.2, OPPONENT 99.8 - (Rating = 2*)
DETROIT vs. GOLDEN STATE
DETROIT is 8-20 ATS (-14 Units) vs good offensive teams (99+ PPG) in 2nd half of the last 2 seasons. The average score was DETROIT 90.8, OPPONENT 97.1 - (Rating = 1*)
Sunday
PHOENIX vs. SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons. The average score was SAN ANTONIO 97.6, OPPONENT 99.2 - (Rating = 2*)
WASHINGTON vs. NEW JERSEY
WASHINGTON is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus poor 3PT shooting teams making <=33% of their attempts this season.
The average score was WASHINGTON 95, OPPONENT 102.9 - (Rating = 3*)
TORONTO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
OKLAHOMA CITY is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots this season. The average score was OKLAHOMA CITY 98.6, OPPONENT 94.4 - (Rating = 2*)
NEW ORLEANS vs. DALLAS
DALLAS is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) as a home favorite this season. The average score was DALLAS 101.7, OPPONENT 100.3 - (Rating = 3*)