Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Thursday, March 15, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Thursday’s NBA
Home side won last nine Toronto-Indiana games; Raptors are 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits here, all of which stayed under. Toronto won its last nine games; they’re 6-1 vs spread in last seven games as road favorites. Six of their last eight games stayed under. Pacers won six of their last seven games; they’re 5-5 as home underdogs. Nine of their last ten games went under the total.
Hornets won six of last seven games with the Hawks; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Atlanta. Eight of last ten series games stayed under. Charlotte lost six of its last seven games; they’re 4-2 as road favorites. Over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Hawks lost eight of their last ten games; they’re 4-6 in last 10 games as home underdogs. Seven of their last ten games went under the total.
Knicks lost three of last four games with Philly; five of last six series games stayed under total. 76ers covered their last four visits to Manhattan. Philly split its last 10 games; they’re 2-6 in last eight games as road favorites. Seven of their last nine games stayed under. New York lost its last eight games (1-7 vs spread); they failed to cover last seven games as home underdogs. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.
Clippers won three of last four games with Houston; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Four of last five series games stayed under. Clippers won seven of their last nine games; they’re 11-3 vs spread in last 14 games as road underdogs. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Rockets won 19 of their last 20 games; they’re 5-9 in last 14 games as home favorites. Last four series games stayed under.
Road team won seven of last ten Chicago-Memphis games; Bulls covered three of last four trips to Memphis. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Chicago lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 1-8 in last nine games as road underdogs. Four of their last six games stayed under the total. Grizzlies lost their last 18 games (last win Jan 29); they’re 6-10 as home favorites. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games.
Pelicans won three of last four games with the Spurs; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to the Alamo. Under is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. New Orleans won eight of its last 10 games; they’re 7-2 in last nine games as road underdogs. Eight of their last ten games went over total. San Antonio lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 1-5 in last six games as home favorites. Spurs’ last five games all stayed under.
Jazz won nine of last ten games with Phoenix but Suns covered four of last five; Phoenix is 2-2-1 vs spread in last five visits to SLC. Six of last nine series games stayed under. Phoenix lost its last six games; they’re 4-6 in last ten games as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total. Utah won its last seven games; they’re 3-6 in last nine games as home favorites. Eight of their last ten games stayed under.
Nuggets are 5-3 in last eight games with Detroit; last seven series games stayed under the total. Pistons are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Denver. Detroit lost eight of its last ten games; they are 1-10 in last 11 games as road underdogs. Four of their last five games went under the total. Denver split its last ten games; they’re 5-7 in last dozen games as home favorites. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.
Home side won last eight Cleveland-Portland games; Cavaliers are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to Oregon. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games. Cleveland is 3-4 in its last seven games; they’re 7-4 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 6-4 in their last ten games. Trailblazers won their last 10 games; they covered last five games as home favorites. Under is 6-3 in their last nine games.
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Thursday, March 15
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TORONTO (50 - 17) at INDIANA (40 - 28) - 3/15/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 192-240 ATS (-72.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
INDIANA is 39-29 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
INDIANA is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 68-47 ATS (+16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 39-28 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 9-7 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 10-6 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHARLOTTE (29 - 39) at ATLANTA (20 - 48) - 3/15/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 27-37 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
ATLANTA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 8-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 7-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHILADELPHIA (36 - 30) at NEW YORK (24 - 44) - 3/15/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 21-30 ATS (-12.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW YORK is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA CLIPPERS (37 - 29) at HOUSTON (53 - 14) - 3/15/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 216-270 ATS (-81.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
HOUSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
HOUSTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 51-70 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 107-140 ATS (-47.0 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-5 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (23 - 44) at MEMPHIS (18 - 49) - 3/15/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 27-37 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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NEW ORLEANS (39 - 28) at SAN ANTONIO (38 - 30) - 3/15/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1037-910 ATS (+36.0 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 827-706 ATS (+50.4 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 528-443 ATS (+40.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 188-147 ATS (+26.3 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 211-163 ATS (+31.7 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 183-141 ATS (+27.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 7-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (19 - 50) at UTAH (38 - 30) - 3/15/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 85 points or less this season.
UTAH is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
UTAH is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
UTAH is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 171-124 ATS (+34.6 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 54-37 ATS (+13.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 9-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DETROIT (30 - 37) at DENVER (37 - 31) - 3/15/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 29-43 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND (39 - 28) at PORTLAND (41 - 26) - 3/15/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 22-44 ATS (-26.4 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
PORTLAND is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games in the second half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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Trend Report
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TORONTO @ INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
CHARLOTTE @ ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Charlotte is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 12 games when playing Charlotte
PHILADELPHIA @ NEW YORK
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing New York
New York is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
CHICAGO @ MEMPHIS
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games
LA CLIPPERS @ HOUSTON
LA Clippers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games
NEW ORLEANS @ SAN ANTONIO
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against New Orleans
PHOENIX @ UTAH
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Phoenix's last 22 games when playing Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
DETROIT @ DENVER
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
CLEVELAND @ PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
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