NBA Betting News, Match-Ups and Trends For Wednesday 3/3/21

Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for from various handicappers and websites for Wednesday 3/3/21

NBA Matchups

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 3

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ATLANTA (15 - 20) at ORLANDO (13 - 22) - 3/3/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-28 ATS (-20.8 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (15 - 18) at CLEVELAND (14 - 21) - 3/3/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (27 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (23 - 12) - 3/3/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 80-52 ATS (+22.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
UTAH is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
UTAH is 22-6 ATS (+15.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 straight up against UTAH 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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BROOKLYN (23 - 13) at HOUSTON (11 - 22) - 3/3/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
BROOKLYN is 84-62 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-2 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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CHICAGO (15 - 18) at NEW ORLEANS (15 - 19) - 3/3/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (16 - 18) at MINNESOTA (7 - 28) - 3/3/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 27-52 ATS (-30.2 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 207-258 ATS (-76.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-53 ATS (-30.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-44 ATS (-20.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-33 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-30 ATS (-24.0 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-95 ATS (-41.5 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-46 ATS (-25.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (14 - 20) at DALLAS (17 - 16) - 3/3/2021, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
DALLAS is 372-315 ATS (+25.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 65-45 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (24 - 12) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 21) - 3/3/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 5-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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GOLDEN STATE (19 - 16) at PORTLAND (19 - 14) - 3/3/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 7-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-5 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (9 - 25) at TORONTO (17 - 17) - 3/3/2021, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 57-86 ATS (-37.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-3 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 3

Indiana @ Cleveland
Pacers (15-18)
— Indiana lost nine of its last 12 games.
— Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games.
— Over is 5-1-1 in Indiana’s last seven games.

Cavaliers (14-21)
— Cleveland won/covered last four games, after an 0-10 skid .
— Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games.
— Four of last five Cleveland games stayed under the total.

— Indiana won five of last six series games.
— Pacers are 2-2-1 ATS in last five visits to Ohio.
— Four of last five series games stayed under.

Utah @ Philadelphia
Jazz (27-8)
— Utah split its last six games, after a 19-1 run (22-4-1 ATS last 27).
— Jazz is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 road games.
— Over is 10-4-1 in Utah’s last 15 road games.

76ers (23-12)
— 76ers won five of their last seven games.
— Sixers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 home games.
— Under is 4-2 in Philly’s last six games.

— 76ers won five of last seven series games.
— Jazz covered once in last four visits to Philly.
— Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Detroit @ Toronto
Pistons (9-25)
— Detroit lost six of its last seven games (2-4-1 ATS last seven)
— Pistons are 4-3 ATS in last seven road games.
— Under is 6-1 in Detroit’s last seven games.

Raptors (17-17)
— Toronto won five of its last its seven games.
— Raptors are 6-9 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 4-2 in last six Toronto games.
— Toronto will be missing five guys for this game.

— Raptors won/covered last three series games.
— Pistons are 2-2 ATS in last four road series games.
— Under is 5-4-1 in last ten series games.

Brooklyn @ Houston
Nets (23-13)
— Brooklyn won/covered nine of their last ten games.
— Nets are 6-0 ATS in last six road games.
— Four of last six Brooklyn games stayed under.

Rockets (11-22)
— Houston lost its last 12 games (1-11 ATS).
— Rockets covered once in their last ten home games.
— Under is 12-0-1 in their last 12 home games.

— Rockets won six of last eight series games.
— Nets covered four of last five visits to Houston.
— Over is 6-3 in last nine series games.

Atlanta @ Orlando
Hawks (15-20)
— Hawks fired their coach Monday, upset Miami last nite.
— Atlanta lost eight of its last 12 games.
— Hawks are 5-9 ATS in their last 14 road games.
— 11 of Atlanta’s 15 games went over the total, but last night they won 94-80, their first game under interim coach McMillan.

Magic (13-22)
— Orlando lost 12 of its last 16 games.
— Magic is 5-4 ATS in last nine games.
— Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

— Magic won six of last eight series games.
— Hawks covered once in last five visits to Orlando.
— Over is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Charlotte @ Minnesota
Hornets (16-18)
— Charlotte split its last dozen games SU.
— Hornets are 3-5 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Over is 10-2 in Charlotte’s last 12 road games.

Timberwolves (7-28)
— Minnesota lost 12 of last 13, 22 of its last 26 games.
— Wolves are 0-8 ATS in their last eight games overall.
— Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

— Charlotte won three of last four series games.
— Hornets are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Minnesota.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.

Chicago @ New Orleans
Bulls (15-18)
— Chicago won five of its last eight games SU.
— Bulls are 11-4 ATS on the road this season.
— Under is 3-1 in their last four road games.

Pelicans (15-19)
— New Orleans won three of its last five games overall.
— Pelicans are 5-3 ATS in their last eight home games.
— Over is 18-3-2 in their last 23 games.

— Pelicans won six of last seven series games.
— Bulls covered four of last five visits to Bourbon Street.
— Last four series games went over the total.

Oklahoma City @ Dallas
Thunder (14-20)
— Thunder won three of its last five games.
— OKC is 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Mavericks (17-16)
— Mavericks won eight of their last ten games.
— Mavericks are 3-1 ATS in last four home games.
— Under is 4-1 in last five Dallas games.

— Mavericks won six of last nine series games.
— Thunder is 0-4 ATS in last four visits to Dallas.
— Under is 5-1 in last six series games.

Golden State @ Portland
Warriors (19-16)
— Golden State won seven of its last 11 games.
— Warriors are 5-4 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 6-1 in their last seven road games.

Trailblazers (19-14)
— Portland lost four of its last five games, after an 8-1 run.
— Blazers are 6-9 ATS at home this season.
— Over is 6-2 in Portland’s last eight home games.

— Portland won three of last four series games.
— Warriors are 2-2-1 ATS in last five visits to Oregon.
— Over is 5-1 in last six series games.

LA Lakers @ Sacramento
Lakers (24-12)
— Lakers lost six of their last nine games.
— Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Under is 7-1 in their last eight games.

Kings (13-21)
— Sacramento is 1-10 SU/ATS in last 11 games overall.
— Kings are 0-6 ATS in their last six home games.
— Over is 9-1 in Sacramento’s last ten games.
— Kings lost last game after leading by 8 with 0:58 left.

— Lakers won four of last five series games.
— LA covered its last four visits to Sacramento.
— Four of last six series games went over.

NBA

Wednesday, March 3

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Trend Report

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Indiana @ Cleveland
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games
Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games

Utah @ Philadelphia
Utah
Utah is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
Utah is 20-4-1 ATS in its last 25 games
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Utah
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

Detroit @ Toronto
Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Toronto
Toronto is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit

Brooklyn @ Houston
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games at home
Houston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

Charlotte @ Minnesota
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte

Chicago @ New Orleans
Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of New Orleans's last 12 games

Atlanta @ Orlando
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Oklahoma City @ Dallas
Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Dallas
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Golden State @ Portland
Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Portland
Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Portland's last 17 games when playing at home against Golden State

LA Lakers @ Sacramento
LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Sacramento's last 10 games

529ATLANTA -530 ORLANDO
ORLANDO is 25-8 ATS (16.2 Units) after scoring 120 points or more in the last 3 seasons.

529ATLANTA -530 ORLANDO
Steve Clifford is 25-8 ATS (16.2 Units) after scoring 120 points or more (Coach of ORLANDO)

531INDIANA -532 CLEVELAND
INDIANA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the current season.

533UTAH -534 PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games in the current season.

535BROOKLYN -536 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) after a non-conference game in the last 3 seasons.

537CHICAGO -538 NEW ORLEANS
CHICAGO is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) in road games after 2 consecutive non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

539CHARLOTTE -540 MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots over the last 2 seasons.

541OKLAHOMA CITY -542 DALLAS
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-2 ATS (10.8 Units) in road games in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5 over the last 2 seasons.

543LA LAKERS -544 SACRAMENTO
LA LAKERS are 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) in road games versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

561DETROIT -562 TORONTO
DETROIT is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) vs. poor rebounding teams - outrebounded by opponents by 3+ per game over the last 2 seasons.