NBA Monday means all systems ready to fire

It’s the final three days of the regular season in the NBA, which also means it is the last Monday of taking a look at some of the best systems in professional basketball to get the week started. In this last installment, we find five contests that could provide winning systems for the sports bettor to profit from to begin another work week. Sides and totals from DiamondSportsbook.com.

Miami (-4, 193) at Philadelphia

It’s been a miserable year for the 76ers at 27-53 and they’ve been one of the worst home teams in the league at 12-28 and 11-27-2 ATS. Philadelphia is coming off one of its finest offensive performances of the season, scoring 120 points in rout of Memphis, shooting 57 percent from the field. When there is a contest involving two average three point shooting teams (33-36.5 percent) after 42 or games in the season and the home team made 55 percent or more of their shots with the total between 190 and 199.5 points, the UNDER is 33-11.

Orlando (-3.5, 210) at Indiana

There could well be hope next season for the Pacers if the close of this year is any indication of what the future holds. Indiana has won four in a row and 10 of 12 (8-3-1 ATS), shooting the ball with great proficiency at over 47 percent in eight of those games. The Pacers could be a play again since home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points, in a matchup involving two defensive teams holding opponents to 43.5 to 45.5 shooting percentage, who commit 14.5 or less turnovers, facing a poor pressure defense (14.5 or fewer turnovers forced), after 42 or more games, they are 40-13 ATS, 75.5 percent the last 14 seasons.

Minnesota (+14, 205.5) at San Antonio

The Spurs have endured a ruthless April schedule, with this being their seventh contest is 11 days and fifth in the last week. San Antonio has made the playoffs with their 49-31 record and would like to get out of eighth slot in the Western Conference; however the Timberwolves might not bring out the best of what the Spurs have to offer. Look to wager against home favorites with win percentage between 60-75 percent playing their fifth game in seven days, facing a team with a losing record. In the previous three seasons, the home chalk is prosaic 5-22 ATS.

Houston (+2.5, 210) at Sacramento

The Kings have lost 14 of the last 18 encounters, which includes 126-108 beat-down by Dallas on Saturday night. When the line is +3 to -3 in April matchups and the home team is off one or more defeats, they are unsightly 41-75 ATS.

Dallas (-11, 198) at L.A. Clippers

It’s been another fruitless campaign for the Clippers with 28-52 record. They are 28th in the NBA in point differential (-6.4), but at least are off a 107-104 triumph over equally inept Golden State. Here we find it is best to play against home teams being outscored by their opponents by six or more points a game, after a close win by three digits or less. Since 1996, this system is tasty 58-20 ATS.

The NBA is TOTALLY Cool on Tuesday

Tonight in professional basketball, the focus is on checking out the latest trend totals for a Tuesday evening. More than few sharp bettors will tell whoever is listening that the best way to beat the NBA is to play totals, with the numbers often more difficult to beat on side action. Here are totals aspects to consider tonight.

Less than two weeks ago, who didn’t want to play the Minnesota Timberwolves, since a relatively easy victory awaited any team that put forth the effort. Like grandma using the “clapper”, the T-Wolves have taken on juggernaut status like turning on a light switch. Minnesota’s unlikely uprising has coincided with putting the ball in the basket, shooting 50 percent or better in four consecutive games in which they have won and covered. The Timberwolves are on a 6-1 OVER run and as they head to Philadelphia and Minny is 16-9 OVER on the road this season. Bookmaker.com is producing a 205.5 figure on this matchup and Minnesota is 10-2 OVER in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5 this season.

Any game Indiana is involved in just has the feel of an Over. The Pacers are 25th in points allowed at 104 per game and are average offensive at 99.1 PPG. Oddsmakers have had a good read on Indiana most of the season in the totals category, since they are 29-21-1 UNDER for the year. The Pacers are a 1.5-point home favorite against Chicago tonight with total of 203.5 and are 10-2 UNDER as a home favorite of six points or less this season. This Central Division contest also shows the Bulls leaning one way, as they are is 8-1 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 200 this campaign.

Those trying to sell Sacramento and New York as a defensive conflict are laying out the galimatias on sports bettors. The total is 212.5, which is the lowest in three previous meetings between these teams, all that went Under the number. Even with this change of events, eight of the last dozen games between these mediocre teams have gone OVER and the Knicks are 13-3 OVER in February games since last year. However, maybe those setting the numbers know something. The Kings are on a three-game Eastern swing, having lost six in a row and are 11-1 UNDER after failing to cover the spread in two or more consecutive games. New York allowed 74 points in the first half of last contest to the Cavaliers, but came back to cover in loss at Cleveland. The Knickerbockers are 10-1 UNDER after trailing in their previous game by 20 or more points at the half over the last three seasons. Maybe this East vs West affair isn’t as obvious as it looks.

The Utah Jazz have won eight in a row and 12 of 13 to move within two games of division leading Denver. Utah’s offense has been incredibly effective in this stretch, averaging 110.7 points per game and they are 9-4 OVER. The Jazz defeated Denver 116-106 and is 13-4 OVER in road games after scoring 110 points or more. The Clippers can’t possibly keep up with Utah in high scoring tilt and are 17-7 UNDER at the Staples Center this season. Los Angeles lost at Utah in their third game of the season by 13 points and is 9-1 UNDER in home games revenging a road loss vs. opponent of 10 points or more this season. Oddsmakers opened this encounter at 198.5 and NBA totals players have hit it hard, raising it three points.

All Systems Go for NBA Monday

On a busy night for sports bettors in professional basketball, five matchups in particular standout, given specific situations on the sides and totals. Take a hard look at these systems before making a decision on what looks best on the NBA board to start another week of wagering. Numbers from DiamondSportsbook.com.

Indiana (+4.5, 206) at Philadelphia

The Pacers headed down a very familiar path, losing a lot of basketball games. Indiana has dropped four of last five, as even their offense is failing them, averaging 95.8 points per game compared to season average of 99. Having lost by 10 points at home to the Sixers Saturday, they turn right around and face them again in Philly. Teams that have played five or more consecutive Unders, averaging 98-102 points per contest, against an ordinary offensive team (92-98 PPG) are 5-23 ATS the last five seasons.

Cleveland (-1, 190) at Miami

The Cavaliers have won four in a row, including a pair of narrow wins over the Lakers and Oklahoma City. Cleveland ranks 13th in points scored at 100.9 PPG, however, pedestrian offensive teams (98-102 PPG) facing other teams that allow 92-98 points a contest, after two wins by six or fewer points are 33-64 ATS the last 14 years.

Orlando (+1, 204.5) at Memphis

The Orlando Magic after losing last three games of their recent road trip have come back to win take a trio of contests by 10 points or more. Orlando is seventh in points surrendered at 96.2 per game and visits a Memphis squad that 24th defensively in conceding 103.9 PPG. These factors set up a total situation that reads this way. Play Over when the total is 200 to 209.5, with one team permitting 92-98 PPG, against a lousy defensive team (102 or more PPG), after two straight wins by 10 points or more. (25-7 L5Y)

Atlanta (+1, 197) at Houston

The Rockets have not been firing correctly in 2010, winning just four of 10 tries and costing backers dearly with 2-8 ATS mark. Their record has fallen to 24-19 and home teams where the line is +3 to -3, after failing to cover four of their last five against the spread, with winning percentage between 51 and 60 percent, are 9-32 ATS since 2005.

Phoenix (+6.5, 221.5) at Utah

The Suns (26-19) and Jazz (25-18) have similar records, with Phoenix having lost five of last seven and Utah hitting the right notes having emerged victorious six of last seven games. Though the Jazz are vastly superior defensive team (97 vs 107.4 points allowed) oddsmakers see Phoenix dictating the tempo with predicted total. In this case, Play Over when the total is greater than or equal to 210, in a game involving two marginal winning teams, with record falling into 51 to 60 percent. (32-8 L5Y)

NBA Monday Systems

A rather large NBA card in available to start another work week. As has become the custom on this day of the week, we bring you some of the very best professional basketball systems to consider for your wagering pleasure. Numbers from Diamondportsbook.com.

Toronto at Indiana (-1.5, 217)

The Pacers and Raptors are two teams that don’t pay strict attention to defense, ranking 24th and 26th respectively in points allowed. Tonight give the edge to Toronto since home teams averaging 98 to 102 points per game facing a club that allows over 102 PPG, after two straight contests where both teams scored 100 points or more, are 15-39 ATS.

Atlanta at Boston (-3.5, 192)

The Atlanta Hawks defeated Boston at home this past Friday 93-85 as four-point favorites. The next night Atlanta was abysmal in Orlando, losing by 32 points. Though it’s a tough road rematch for the Hawks, visiting teams scoring 103 or more points a game, trailing by 20 or more points in last contest are 24-3 ATS, 88.9 percent in following encounter.

Milwaukee at Phoenix (-8.5, 211)

The Bucks are on a treacherous Western Conference six-game road trip, against the Lakers last night they were mauled 95-77. They play tonight in downtown Phoenix, which will be there third game in four days. Teams in that situation with a win percentage of 40 to 49 percent, facing a club with a winning record and a total of at least 210, are 25-6 OVER the last five seasons.

Miami at Utah (-7.5, 192)

The Utah Jazz is having a mediocre season by their standards at 20-17, yet have managed to cover their last three contests. Miami is actually doing a little worse overall at 18-17, which tonight’s matchup plays into a total system. When a squad has successfully covered the spread in two or more games, in a matchup involving two marginal winning teams (51 to 60 win percentage), with the total between 190 and 199.5, the UNDER is 45-17 since 2005.

Minnesota at Denver (-13, 216)

On Nov. 29, Minnesota marched into Denver and handed the Nuggets a 106-100 loss as 14.5-point underdogs. That is just one of three home losses for Denver, who is off heartbreaking two-point defeat at Sacramento Saturday. Check the total tonight as teams revenging a straight up loss vs. opponent as a favorite of seven or more, off a close road loss of three points or less, are 28-7 UNDER since 1996.

Cleveland at Golden State (+5, 215.5)

The Cavaliers (29-10) are playing their third road game in four nights and are 15-7 and 14-8 ATS as visitors. Though Golden State prefers to score with no semblance of defensive structure, play the UNDER when the total is 200 or higher, with teams like Cleveland playing their third road game in five days or less. with a winning percentage of 60-75 percent. (60-27)

Set'em for Wednesday

Another lousy day, thanks to Tampa Bay winning in overtime of all things. Let’s move on to superb NHL system that is 86.1 percent tonight. The Pacers from Indiana are not in the best situation according to today’s Top Trend. Eddie’s given us two winners; will he make it three in a row? Good Luck

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What I learned yesterday – Atlanta completed a night of comeback victories in the NBA by overcoming a 12-point Trail Blazers lead to win in Portland, 97-91. (Portland possessed a 33-21 lead in the second quarter.) Atlanta's victory was the fifth of the night by an NBA team that overcame a deficit of at least a dozen points. Earlier, Cleveland came from 18 points down to defeat Washington; Chicago overcame a 13-point deficit to beat Milwaukee; Phoenix came from 12 points back to win in Miami; and Dallas rebounded from 16 points behind to outlast Utah. It's the first day on which at least five winning teams overcame deficits of 12-or-more points since last November 14, when five teams also did it. (Thanks Elias)

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Free Hockey System-1) PLAY ON home favorites like Florida off a road blowout win by three goals or more, playing with three or more days rest. Over the last five years this system is 31-5, 86.1 percent.

Free Basketball Trend-2) The Indiana Pacers are 1-10 ATS in road games after two straight contests attempting 10 or less free throws than opponent over the last three seasons.

Free Pick -3) Eddie's on the Lakers to cash another winner on his 11-2 NBA run-out.

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Election Day Nov. 3

A crummy 1-2 day left something to be desired, though the football game was certainly entertaining. On Tuesday we have a Best System that is 23-4 against the spread in the NBA. We also have a 95 percent NHL trend loaded for today. Eddie’s Free Play on the way. Good Luck

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What I thought today – Talked to Paul Buck last night as he was lamenting his Totals loss (thanks to those who purchased by the way) on the Monday night game. While I’m the first to agree you can never handicap turnovers for touchdowns, I explained to him he was lucky the kickers missed at least two very makeable field goals. Besides it wasn’t like either team was really stopping the other. I did feel his pain (and yours also), as we’ve all been in that spot more times than we can count.

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Free Basketball System-1) PLAY ON home teams like Indiana off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite, if this team had a losing record last season. The record stands at 23-4 ATS, 85.4 percent.

Free Hockey Trend-2) The Tampa Bay Lightning are 1-19 against the money line in road games after scoring two goals or less in two straight games over the last three seasons.

Free Pick -3) Eddie of the LCC has Dallas Mavs as his Best Bet for Tuesday.

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Best Plays for Thursday, Feb. 5

A special thanks to Kendall who was 4-1 here before losing yesterday. He finally got bit a little with 3-4 day. Sal will take his place later today with his best offering. One last chance to brag on ourselves off 1-2 Hump Day, now at 11-6 in last six days. The Indiana Pacers head to Philly armed with a Top Trend in their arsenal. Today’s best system looks at a pair of teams out of the mildly obscure Big Sky Conference, but nothing obscure about an 81.2 percent winning system. Good Luck.

The weird line on Northeastern and William & Mary ended up being correct, as that lovely couple won outright. (See yesterday’s read)

Free Basketball System-1) PLAY AGAINST any team like No. Arizona revenging a home loss, against an opponent off two or more consecutive upset losses as a road favorite. This makes the play Portland State in this situation, with 30-7 ATS mark, good for 81.2 percent.

Free Basketball Trend -2) The Indiana Pacers are 13-3 ATS after two or more consecutive losses this season.

Free Basketball Selection -3) Sal was 3-0 in college hoops yesterday and is 6-0 this week. His Best Bet is Wisconsin. (Sorry to be so late)