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Date added: 12.27.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
The Scoop on Home Courts Part II
Next time you watch a college of pro basketball game, watch what happens when a player at home makes a great block or dives out of bounds to save a loose ball. The fans will erupt at the player’s effort. This all-out effort on the court can be contagious, and you’ll often see that player run down the court, followed by teammates who will ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 06.06.11
Jim Feist
NBA Finals: Heat vs. Mavericks
The NBA Finals shift this week from South Beach to the deep in the heart of Texas, as the Heat head to Dallas for Game 3, 4 and 5. But is it that big of a deal this year? The Mavs and Heat were the top two teams in the NBA on the road (28-13) this season. Many fans find this odd, as all the previous series are in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, but then the Finals ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 06.02.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
NBA Finals: Rebounding is the Key
It’s still a big man’s game in the NBA. The Pistons won the NBA title in 2004 with a commitment to defense, rebounding and team play. Boston did it in 2008 with the same formula, adding Kevin Garnett, and the Grizzlies, Mavericks and Bulls had great postseason runs this year with the same attack the glass strategy.Having a dominant low ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.30.11
Jim Feist
NBA Finals Fever
Say, what happened to the Celtics, Lakers and Spurs? 2011 was supposed to be the year when all the old fogies advanced in the NBA playoffs. Instead, young teams from Memphis, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta and Oklahoma City pulled many surprises, so this postseason appears to be “The Year That the Torch was Passed.” Unless you’re a Dallas ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.16.11
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 1 114-101 at home, the ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.07.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
Crashing the Boards
The REAL NBA season is starting to unfold, weeding out the lousy teams in the postseason and getting down to the Final Four. There are many ingredients to piecing together a championship team. Star power, a dominant low post player (or two), defense, a coach who can teach team-oriented play, depth. This time of year, many times you can simplify things ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.06.11
Wunderdog Sports
Value on the Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are up 2-0 in their series vs. the Lakers. To turn this around and win this series, LA must win 4 of 5 games with only two home games. Can they do it?Sure they can do it. But it’s unlikely. And, thanks to some unique circumstances, we can get value by backing the Mavs to close this one out.Why might the Mavs be undervalued ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.02.11
Jim Feist
Postseason Hoops 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? The Celtics went 3-1 SU/ATS ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.02.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
NBA Playoffs: The Zig Zag Theory
Let’s talk about zigzags. No, that’s not some ski slope maneuver. Nor is it someone who says one thing and then does another. Sports bettors may be familiar with zigzagging when it comes to handicapping the NBA playoffs. One rule many bettors keep in mind during the playoffs is that teams that lose a game and play poorly may look ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.29.11
Marc Lawrence
NBA ROUND TWO BETTING EDGES
NBA ROUND TWO BETTING EDGESBy Marc Lawrence 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 ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.26.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
NBA Playoffs: Halftime Wagering
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 nagging injuries to star players like Manu Ginobili, Shaq, Chauncey ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.25.11
Jim Feist
Defense and Totals in NBA Playoffs
The NBA playoffs are rolling along, 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 five years ago, with 3 TDs and 7 INTs. The real story for the Colts' run to the title was their improved ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.24.11
Marc Lawrence
NBA ATS Playoffs Update
If you enjoy betting the games and you are weak of heart, the 2011 NBA playoffs have been a torment of major proportions.Charting results from the first eight days of action this playoff season, from Saturday April 16 through Saturday April 23, the results have been confounding to say the least.Bookmaker’s delightIf you’re a veterinarian ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.18.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
NBA Playoffs: The Scoop on Past Results
The NBA playoffs are off and running. 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 ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.18.11
Jim Feist
NBA Playoffs: The Best of the West
Start your engines! 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. Lakers: The defending champs began the season raising another banner and looked to be the team to beat again. ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.17.11
Marc Lawrence
NBA Zig Zag Theory Exposed
Long before the GOLD SHEET first called out the premise, Zig Zags were primarily recognized as popular rolling papers 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 premise is simple: ‘Play On’ a team off a playoff ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.13.11
Marc Lawrence
NBA Playoffs Primer
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: 04.11.11
Jim Feist
NBA Stretch Run: The Best of the East
It's been a long haul, this 82-game NBA regular season, but the playoffs are just around the corner. So who wins the NBA title? The most talented team? The luckiest? The favorites? We all know the favorites don't waltz to the NBA Finals. We just watched tiny Butler, a fifth seed in 2010 and a No. 8 seed this year, advance to the NCAA Championship ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.10.11
Marc Lawrence
NBA's Triple Exposure
With the NBA regular season drawing to the finish line, and while we await the start of the 2011 NBA playoffs, let examine a favorite handicapping ploy that has served me well over the years at this stage of the campaign.It all centers around team teams concluding the season that will be playing with same season triple revenge. This particular handicap ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.03.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
Freebies!
Freebies in basketball are foul shots. Uncontested shots at the line that count toward a team's score. I bring this up because I recall a sports bettor one time explaining the value of a team being able to make shots at the foul line, which can help against the spread. If you have a favorite that is right at the number in the final minute of a game, ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 03.29.11
Wunderdog Sports
Updated 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: 03.28.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
Public Teams
So who is Joe Public? Of course, Joe Public is everybody not connected with the professional sports betting field. Joe Public is the average bettor, the guy who just HAS to bet on the Super Bowl or the ESPN Wednesday night college basketball broadcast because he needs action on the game he’s watching. All right, fine. But following that model ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 03.22.11
Wunderdog Sports
Updated 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: 03.15.11
Wunderdog Sports
Wunderdog's 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: 02.28.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
Inside NBA Totals
As we pass the mid-point of the NBA season, this is a good time to examine totals. There are a lot of factors from a handicapping perspective that go into understanding totals. Team defense, coaching, a dominant shot blocking big man, home court can be factors when looking at unders. Such things as coaching philosophy, youth, and depth need to be considered ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 02.23.11
Mr East
Sleepless in Denver?
A lot is made of teams playing with no rest in the NBA. The question is does it matter? Here is my latest research and findings on NBA teams playing with no rest in various situations:CONDITION:TEAM WITH 0 REST AND HOME: 1378-1500 47.9% AWAY: 3012-3081 49.4%OPPT REST=0 HOME: ... read more
Mr East Bio and Picks
Date added: 02.20.11
Marc Lawrence
NBA at the Break
Some say the NBA is simply an acronym for Nothing But Aggravation. Others contend it’s merely a Nice Bankroll Additive. Whatever your take, there is no better time than the present – with the NBA taking a time out for the All-Star break - to examine the condition of each team in the league at this stage of the season. From the surprise ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 02.16.11
Wunderdog Sports
Wunderdog's 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: 02.09.11
Bryan Leonard Sports
The Texas Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is etched in American folklore as a mysterious place where planes and ships have encountered all kinds of difficulties. It’s an enigma dripping with fear, as some unfortunate people have entered the triangle and have never been heard from again. In the NBA, there’s a similar place not as deadly, but certainly one that ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 02.08.11
Wunderdog Sports
Wunderdog's 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
