Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Monday 1/25/21
501CHARLOTTE -502 ORLANDO
CHARLOTTE is 86-121 ATS (-47.1 Units) after covering 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread since 1996.
503PHILADELPHIA -504 DETROIT
PHILADELPHIA is 8-28 ATS (-22.8 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins in the last 3 seasons.
505TORONTO -506 INDIANA
INDIANA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days in the last 3 seasons.
507LA LAKERS -508 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in a home game where the total is 210 to 219.5 in the last 3 seasons.
509MIAMI -510 BROOKLYN
MIAMI is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in road games versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 110+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
511SAN ANTONIO -512 NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS are 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% over the last 2 seasons.
515BOSTON -516 CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game in the current season.
517DENVER -518 DALLAS
DENVER is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in road games after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games in the last 3 seasons.
519OKLAHOMA CITY -520 PORTLAND
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
521MINNESOTA -522 GOLDEN STATE
MINNESOTA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus poor teams - outscored by their opponents by 3+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Monday, January 25
Philadelphia @ Detroit
76ers (12-5)
— 76ers won five of their last six games.
— Sixers are 3-3 ATS as a road favorite.
— Over is 6-1 in Philly’s last seven games.
Pistons (3-13)
— Detroit lost nine of its last 11 games.
— Pistons are 5-2 ATS as a home underdog,
— Under is 6-2 in Detroit’s last eight home games.
— 76ers won last seven series games (6-1 ATS)
— Philly is 4-2 ATS in last six visits to Detroit.
— Last four series games went over the total.
Toronto @ Indiana
Raptors (7-9)
— Toronto won five of last six overall, but lost six of its eight road games.
— Raptors are 3-5 ATS on the road.
— Last four Toronto games stayed under the total.
Pacers (9-7)
— Indiana are 5-6 in last 11 games overall.
— Pacers are 3-5 ATS as a home favorite.
— Over is 5-3 in their last eight games overall.
— Toronto won last four series games (6-1 ATS in last seven).
— Raptors covered their last five visits to Indiana.
— Three of last five series games went over.
Charlotte @ Orlando
Hornets (7-9)
— Charlotte lost four of last five games, covered 7 of last 9.
— Hornets are 6-3 ATS on the road this season.
— Over is 3-1 in Charlotte’s last four games.
Magic (7-10)
— Orlando lost eight of its last nine games (2-7 ATS)
— Magic is 3-4 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 6-1 in their home games.
— Orlando won/covered four of last five series games.
— Hornets won four of last five visits to Orlando (3-2 ATS)
— Four of last six series games went over.
Miami @ Brooklyn
Heat (6-9)
— Miami lost five of its last seven games.
— Heat is 2-6 SU/3-5 ATS on the road.
— Six of Miami’s last eight games went over total.
Nets (10-8)
— Brooklyn won five of its last seven games.
— Nets are 2-6 ATS as a home favorite.
— Last 12 Brooklyn games went over the total.
— Nets are 6-4 in last ten series games.
— Miami is 2-4 ATS in last six visits to Brooklyn.
— Over is 3-0-1 in last four series games.
LA Lakers @ Cleveland
Lakers (12-4)
— Lakers won seven of last eight games, covered six of last seven.
— Lakers are 7-2 ATS on road this season.
— Under is 11-4 in their last fifteen games.
Cavaliers (8-7)
— Cleveland won/covered three of last four games.
— Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS as a home underdog.
— Cavaliers’ last four games went over the total.
— Lakers won three of last four series games.
— LA covered three of last five visits to Cleveland.
— Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.
— Obviously, this is Lebron James’ annual trip back home.
Denver @ Dallas
Nuggets (9-7)
— Denver won six of its last eight games.
— Nuggets won five of last six road games.
— Over is 6-1 in Denver’s road games.
— Nuggets played OT in Phoenix Friday, double OT Saturday.
Mavericks (8-8)
— Dallas lost four of its last six games.
— Mavericks are 2-3 ATS at home this season.
— Last three Dallas games went over the total.
— Dallas won three of last four series games.
— Nuggets are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Dallas.
— Four of last six series games stayed under.
Boston @ Chicago
Celtics (9-6)
— Boston lost three of its last four games (1-3 ATS)
— Celtics are 0-3 ATS as a road favorite.
— Over is 4-1 in their last five games.
Bulls (7-9)
— Chicago won three of last four games, covered 11 of last 14.
— Bulls are 3-3 ATS as a home underdog.
— Seven of their last ten games went over the total.
— Boston won/covered seven of last eight series games.
— Celtics are 4-2 ATS in last six visits to the Windy City.
— Under is 6-4 in last ten series games.
San Antonio @ New Orleans
Spurs (9-8)
— San Antonio split its last eight games overall.
— Spurs are 4-1 ATS as a road underdog.
— Three of San Antonio’s last four road games stayed under.
Pelicans (5-10)
— New Orleans lost eight of its last nine games.
— Pelicans are 0-4 ATS as home favorites.
— Nine of their last ten games went over.
— Spurs won four of last five series games.
— San Antonio covered last four visits to Bourbon Street.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.
Minnesota @ Golden State
Timberwolves (4-11)
— Minnesota lost 11 of its last 13 games.
— Wolves are 2-4 ATS as a road underdog.
— Four of their six road games stayed under the total.
— Karl-Anthony Towns (COVID) is likely out here.
Warriors (8-8)
— Golden State lost four of its last six games SU.
— Warriors are 1-2 ATS as a home favorite.
— Three of Golden State’s last four games went over.
— Home side won seven of last eight series games.
— Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in last five visits to the Bay Area.
— Six of last eight series games stayed under the total.
Oklahoma City @ Portland
Thunder (6-9)
— Thunder lost five of their last six games.
— OKC is 6-3 ATS as a road underdog.
— Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.
Trailblazers (9-6)
— Portland won six of its last eight games.
— Blazers are 2-6-1 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 5-4 in Portland’s home games.
— Starting G McCollum/C Nurkic are both out.
— Portland won six of last nine series games.
— Thunder is 2-3 ATS in last six visits to Portland.
— Over is 5-5 in last ten series games.
NBA
Monday, January 25
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Philadelphia @ Detroit
Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto @ Indiana
Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Toronto is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana's last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto
Indiana is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
Charlotte @ Orlando
Charlotte
Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games at home
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Miami @ Brooklyn
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games
Miami is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games at home
LA Lakers @ Cleveland
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Denver @ Dallas
Denver
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games at home
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Boston @ Chicago
Boston
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 11 games when playing at home against Boston
Chicago is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
San Antonio @ New Orleans
San Antonio
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
Minnesota @ Golden State
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Golden State
Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games at home
Oklahoma City @ Portland
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games on the road
Portland
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
NBA
Long Sheet
Monday, January 25
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CHARLOTTE (7 - 9) at ORLANDO (7 - 10) - 1/25/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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PHILADELPHIA (12 - 5) at DETROIT (3 - 13) - 1/25/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-1 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TORONTO (7 - 9) at INDIANA (9 - 7) - 1/25/2021, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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LA LAKERS (13 - 4) at CLEVELAND (8 - 8) - 1/25/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 231-279 ATS (-75.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 2-1 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (6 - 9) at BROOKLYN (10 - 8) - 1/25/2021, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 4-4 straight up against MIAMI 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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SAN ANTONIO (9 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (5 - 10) - 1/25/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1133-1006 ATS (+26.4 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 381-304 ATS (+46.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 57-26 ATS (+28.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 456-382 ATS (+35.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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BOSTON (9 - 6) at CHICAGO (7 - 9) - 1/25/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 58-42 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 32-48 ATS (-20.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DENVER (9 - 7) at DALLAS (8 - 8) - 1/25/2021, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 462-375 ATS (+49.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 217-173 ATS (+26.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 588-500 ATS (+38.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 82-59 ATS (+17.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OKLAHOMA CITY (6 - 9) at PORTLAND (9 - 6) - 1/25/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-10 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-6 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (4 - 11) at GOLDEN STATE (8 - 8) - 1/25/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 30-47 ATS (-21.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 39-58 ATS (-24.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 37-56 ATS (-24.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-49 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 4-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Hoop Trends for Monday January 25
Vince Akins
ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Oklahoma City at Portland (10:05 p.m. ET)
-- The Trailblazers are 11-0 ATS (10.59 ppg) with no rest coming off a home game.
ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Philadelphia at Detroit (7:05 p.m. ET)
-- The Pistons are 0-11 ATS (-8.23 ppg) as a dog when seeking same season revenge home loss.
OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Toronto at Indiana (7:05 p.m. ET)
-- The Pacers are 9-0-1 OU (11.80 ppg) at home off a loss in which they had at least 30% of their points from threes.
OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Toronto at Indiana (7:05 p.m. ET)
-- The Pacers are 0-10 OU (-19.50 ppg) when the line is within 3 of pick after Myles Turner was their high scorer last game.
Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)