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Date added: 06.07.10
Jim Feist

NBA Finals: Celtics/Lakers!
by Jim Feist The NBA Finals shift this week from Los Angeles to the East Coast, as the Lakers head to Boston for Game 3, 4 and 5. Many fans find this odd, as all the previous series are in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, but then the Finals shifts to a 2-3-2 format. It is odd, but there is a reason for the change: M-O-N-E-Y. The NBA prefers a longer series ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks

Date added: 06.06.10
Nite Owl Sports

Using Teasers and 2nd Half Bets in NBA Finals
As we have now started the final round of the NBA playoffs, it has become moré difficult to find value on either team and go against their opponent, and for the most part, betting the over or the under is a “crap shoot.” And in the finals, there are lots of games priced in that hard to handicap point spread range which many cappers ... read more
Nite Owl Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.31.10
Marc Lawrence

NBA Championship Round Betting Edges
With the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers meeting in the 2010 NBA Finals, rather than rehash stories of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, let’s instead look at four solid Championship Round betting theories outlined below from our powerful database. (Note: all results are ATS since 1991 unless noted otherwise.)NO. 1 SEEDS DO NOT LIKE TO ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.31.10
Jim Feist

NBA Finals Fever!
NBA Finals Fever! by Jim Feist Think Kobe Bryant wants to win another title without Shaq? Think Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen want a second ring? "I just want it so bad," said Bryant a year ago on the eve of the Finals. "I just want it really bad." Shaq used to say that Bryant was easily the most motivated player ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.29.10
Bryan Leonard Sports

NBA Playoffs: Adjustments & Information
If you want to have as many edges as possible when it comes to deciding which way to bet, it’s always a good idea to immerse yourself into the game and the action. Now, this doesn’t mean to strap on a uniform and help Andruw Bynum pull down a few rebounds, or try and run down the court to guard Rajon Rondo. From a handicapping point of ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.18.10
Bryan Leonard Sports

NBA Playoffs: The Defense Never Rests
One thing to keep in mind during the NBA playoffs is the attention to defense by many teams. During the regular season, teams can coast at times when it comes to defensive intensity. Some games are blowouts, so the players will take more of an interest in running and shooting, while other times coaches will go to their bench and rest their starters. ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.17.10
Jim Feist

NBA Playoffs: Beware of Blowouts
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, which means overall the better teams are battling each other. This is different from the regular season when many nights great teams are playing bad teams and bad teams are playing worse one. Astute sports bettors should pay very careful attention to blowouts.For instance, after losing Game 1, the Celtics stunned ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.16.10
Marc Lawrence

NBA ROUND THREE BETTING EDGES
One month into the NBA Playoffs and we’re down to the Conference Finals. In just two weeks the season will conclude with the Championship Finals as the 2009-10 season winds its way to the finish line.From our database, let’s take a peek and see what we can expect from teams in the Third Round of the playoffs. Remember, all results are ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.07.10
Marc Lawrence

NBA Round Two Betting Edges
With the top seeds having flexed their muscle in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it’s one to Round Two where a series upset or two is always in the realm of possibility.Here are four solid moneymaking angles from my powerful database that have withstood the test of time throughout 2nd round playoff action. All results are ATS and since ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.07.10
Bryan Leonard Sports

NBA Playoff Halftime Betting Tips
There are several advantages to second half wagering. One is that you get a chance to see the action and can make judgments on what you see in the first half that might affect second half play. Injuries are one example, and that is especially true in this particular NBA playoffs, with potentially nagging injuries to star players like Tim Duncan, Shaq, ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.03.10
Jim Feist

Postseason Basketball and Earlier Meetings
As the NBA playoffs roll on, handicappers should take careful note of how teams did against each other during the regular season. Examine head to head matchups individually and as a group. Does one team dominate another? If so, are the reasons for this, or was it merely a fluke during the long grind of an 82-game schedule? Sometimes a team is missing ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks

Date added: 05.01.10
Bryan Leonard Sports

NBA Playoffs: The Scoop on Past Results
The NBA playoffs keep on rolling. There are a lot of ways to analyze who has the edge, from matchups, key statistics (rebounding, turnovers), spread marks and even who's hot and who's not. One area that will also come up is how these playoff opponents did when they faced each other during the regular season. I'm not a proponent of putting much stock ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.26.10
Jim Feist

Defense and Totals in the NBA Playoffs
The NBA playoffs started over the weekend, which is a good time to revisit an old sports adage: Defense wins championships. Look at some recent Super Bowl winners. You might not realize this, but Colts QB Peyton Manning didn't have a stellar postseason four years ago, with 3 TDs and 7 INTs. The real story for the Colts' run to the title was their ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.21.10
Bryan Leonard Sports

NBA Embarrassments
Many teams get embarrassed during an NBA season, even the playoffs. After all, it's a long season and even good teams get smacked around on occasion. It happens. What's important to look at from a handicapping perspective is what happens next! Does a blowout loss reflect something negative internally that is taking place? Something detrimental to the ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.20.10
Marc Lawrence

NBA ZIG ZAGS
NBA ZIG ZAGS… Going Up In Smoke?By Marc Lawrence Long before the GOLD SHEET first called out the premise, Zig Zags have been the most popular rolling paper for those who enjoy their smoke of choice. In NBA handicapping circles, Zig Zags are trendy applications that have been profitable moneymakers during the playoffs. The play is simple: ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.16.10
Jim Feist

NBA Playoffs: The Best of the West
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, time for endless full court action every night as the league crowns another champion. Let's take a look at the best of the West, the conference that has won eight of the last 11 NBA titles.No. 1 Lakers vs. No. 8 ThunderLakers: The defending champs began the season raising a banner and, with a relatively young star ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.16.10
Tony George Sports

NBA Playoffs Futures
As I look over round 1 of the playoffs, I like to find an underdog and a Favorite to place a small wager on. As you all know I am NOT a huge fan of exotic wagers, and am a flat betting type guy across the board, however a small $100 wager for some fun and or a long shot to hit is always a small rush. I do not recommend laying any type of big money ... read more
Tony George Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.14.10
Bryan Leonard Sports

NBA Down the Stretch They Come
Does anyone really care in the NBA? I'm not talking about fans, I'm referring to the players. Certainly a lot of players have pride and want to give their best. But this is the time of year when some NBA players don't care, and it can be reflected in their play on the court, and their performance against the spread. The playoffs are on the horizon ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.13.10
Tony George Sports

NBA Western Conference Playoff Power Ratings
By Tony GeorgeThe Playoffs are here!! Many teams wrap up the regular season in the next few days, and of course that makes for some dangerous betting and unpredictable results. I skew the numbers from the last week and next few days as many games are meaningless with teams that matter in the post season, as they are resting players and not playing ... read more
Tony George Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.13.10
Wunderdog Sports

Wunderdog's Weekly NBA Power Rankings
A note about these NBA Power Rankings: These Power Rankings represent Wunderdog's statistical measurement of relative team performance for this NBA season. They can be used to assist in making winning NBA picks. Of course, they only tell part of the story and should be used in conjuction with other important NBA handicapping tools such as motivation, ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.11.10
Marc Lawrence

NBA Playoff Opening Round Betting Strategies
It’s never too early or late to prepare for the playoffs. Like preparing for a marathon, it’s best to put ourselves into the best possible condition we can as we make a season ending dash for the cash.With help from our trusted database, let’s examine four time-tested proven theories that have lined our pocket during the opening round ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.06.10
Bryan Leonard Sports

Road Trip!
There have been several NBA teams coming home from long road trips, and over the last few weeks several teams beginning ones. Road trips are interesting from a handicapping point of view. First, good teams will band together and take the attitude that they look at the road trip as a challenge, as if they have something to prove. Second, teams often ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 04.06.10
Wunderdog Sports

Date added: 04.02.10
Bryan Leonard Sports

Home Court & Motivation
As we approach the last few weeks of the NBA regular season, it’s apparent that home court and motivation are important handicapping elements. There are several NBA teams on the playoff bubble, meaning they should have extra motivation to show up every night. Chicago, Toronto, Memphis and Houston fall into this category in the NBA. Of course, ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 03.29.10
Jim Feist

Late Season NBA + A Tribute to Lee Pete
Editor's Note: Las Vegas and the sports world overall lost a friend earlier this week when Lee Pete passed away at the age of 85 after battling various ailments, including Lou Gehrig's disease. Pete was one of the pioneers of the now-burgeoning sports-talk radio genre, doing shows in Las Vegas for three decades beginning in the early 1970s."When ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks

Date added: 03.23.10
Wunderdog Sports

Date added: 03.16.10
Wunderdog Sports

Date added: 03.02.10
Wunderdog Sports

Date added: 02.23.10
Doc's Sports

NBA Playoffs Seeding Predictions
Eastern ConferenceThis could end up being a banner year for the Eastern Conference. It looks like the requirements to get into the playoffs in the East have just gotten a little stricter. Currently, the top eight teams in the East are all at least .500 ball clubs. That is something that could not have been said the last few years at the end of the ... read more
Doc's Sports Bio and Picks

Date added: 02.23.10
Wunderdog Sports

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