Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Friday 8/7/20
NBA public betting, line movement for August 7
Patrick Everson
Pascal Siakam and the Raptors aim to lock down the East's No. 2 seed in a Friday night battle against the Celtics. The SuperBook opened Toronto -3, and that line held steady Thursday night.
NBA betting odds are posted and seeing money for Friday’s six-game slate. The marquee matchup is the day’s final game, an Eastern Conference clash between the Boston Celtics and the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors.
The SuperBook at Westgate provided insights on NBA opening lines and early line movement, sharp money and public betting for Friday’s matchups.
NBA line movement
Toronto is a perfect 3-0 SU and ATS in the NBA Bubble and aims to seal the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed Friday night. The SuperBook opened the Raptors a 3-point favorite over the Celtics, and there was no line movement Thursday night for a 9 p.m. ET tipoff.
The Grizzlies are clinging to the eighth seed in the West, but face a tough chore against the Thunder, who are coming off a 105-86 rout of the Lakers on Wednesday. Oklahoma City opened a 3.5-point favorite and moved to -4.5 late Thursday evening for a 4 p.m. ET start.
NBA public betting
Consensus in the Celtics-Raptors clash indicates a solid preference for Toronto, which was drawing 65 percent of picks Thursday night. The preference is even greater for the Thunder, landing 72 percent of Covers Consensus picks against the Grizzlies.
701UTAH -702 SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more 5 straight games in the last 3 seasons.
703OKLAHOMA CITY -704 MEMPHIS
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog in the current season.
705SACRAMENTO -706 BROOKLYN
SACRAMENTO is 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) in road games after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
707ORLANDO -708 PHILADELPHIA
ORLANDO is 14-3 ATS (10.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% in the current season.
709WASHINGTON -710 NEW ORLEANS
WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses in the current season.
711BOSTON -712 TORONTO
BOSTON is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) after a blowout win by 20 points or more in the current season.
NBA
Friday, August 7
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Trend Report
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Utah @ San Antonio
Utah
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
San Antonio
San Antonio is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing at home against Utah
Oklahoma City @ Memphis
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Memphis's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Sacramento @ Brooklyn
Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Sacramento's last 8 games
Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Brooklyn is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Orlando @ Philadelphia
Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Orlando's last 16 games
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Washington @ New Orleans
Washington
Washington is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Washington is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of New Orleans's last 14 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games
Boston @ Toronto
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games on the road
Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
NBA
Dunkel
Friday, August 7
Utah @ San Antonio
Game 701-702
August 7, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Utah
111.866
San Antonio
122.184
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 10 1/2
242
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 8
227
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-8); Over
Oklahoma City @ Memphis
Game 703-704
August 7, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
123.639
Memphis
114.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 9
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 4 1/2
224
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-4 1/2); Under
Sacramento @ Brooklyn
Game 705-706
August 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
116.274
Brooklyn
115.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 1
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sacramento
by 4 1/2
233 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+4 1/2); Under
Orlando @ Philadelphia
Game 707-708
August 7, 2020 @ 6:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
119.034
Philadelphia
117.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 1 1/2
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 4 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+4 1/2); Over
Washington @ New Orleans
Game 709-710
August 7, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
106.194
New Orleans
121.493
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 15 1/2
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 6 1/2
236
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-6 1/2); Under
Boston @ Toronto
Game 711-712
August 7, 2020 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
116.755
Toronto
129.142
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 12 1/2
234
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 3
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-3); Over