NBA Handicapping Articles

The NBA's Most Underrated Glue Guys: Players Who Do the Dirty Work and Rarely Get the Credit
by Jeremy Block - 2/4/2025

We all know the NBA’s superstars -- the ones who make the highlight reels, drop 35-point games, and have entire TV ads dedicated to them. But there’s another breed of player who doesn’t get the love they deserve: the glue guys. These are the players who aren’t out there for the fame or jersey sales. They’re doing the behind-the-scenes work -- setting screens, hustling on defense, and hitting the occasional clutch shot while no one’s looking. You won’t find them in the spotlight, but trust me, their teams wouldn’t be the same without them.

7 NBA Players Who Were Unstoppable in the Post
by Jeremy Block - 1/31/2025

The post game in basketball used to be The way to dominate, long before the three-point barrages took over. These players didn’t just use the low block -- they owned it. It’s where the real big men lived, where strength met finesse, and where you could impose your will on the game. Whether it was with a spin move, a hook shot, or an unguardable fadeaway, these legends could make you wish you had stayed home on game night.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/29/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/29/2025

The New York Knicks will look to extend their four-game win streak tonight, but they face a tough challenge against the MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. All year long, Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every weekday Knicks game while providing the best bets along the way.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/27/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/27/2025

Tonight, there is a massive matchup brewing at Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks (30-16) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (31-15) to town. Memphis has won six consecutive games heading into this matchup, but only one of those victories came against a team currently in the top 10 of either conference. Memphis went out there and got the job done with five double digit wins against the lower third of the league but will have a much tougher test against New York tonight.

NBA Trends for First Half of Season with Expert Analysis and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 1/21/2025

The halfway point of the NBA season is upon us, with each team in the league having played between 39 and 44 games this season. Certain trends have developed around the league over the first half of the season. Some teams have consistently lined the pockets of sports bettors with fantastic against the spread records, while others have fallen short time and time again.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/21/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/21/2025

The New York Knicks have struggled on the second night of back-to-backs this season and will look to improve on their 2-3 record when they make the crosstown trip to Brooklyn to take on the Nets. You have found the right place for all your New York Knicks picks this season, as Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every Knicks weekday game this season while providing the best bets along the way.

The NBA's Most Overrated Superstars: Hype vs. Reality
by Jeremy Block - 1/20/2025

In the NBA, every season gives us a fresh batch of players who are hyped up as the next big thing, or the player who’s going to revamp the game. There’s no denying that the league has had its share of stars who have earned their rightful place in history, but there are a few who’ve had their hype rising to the roof with little to back it up.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/20/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/20/2025

The New York Knicks are entering a pivotal stretch of their season, as they look to secure a top-half seed in an extremely competitive Eastern Conference. New York currently sits in third place, but just four games separate them from a drop down to 8th and a place in the play-in tournament. The special 3 PM EST tip-off for Martin Luther King Day could disrupt their rhythm, as the Knicks will have to dial in if they hope to extinguish the red-hot Hawks.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/17/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/17/2025

The New York Knicks kicked off the campaign's second half with an overtime victory against the 76ers on Wednesday night, but the season is far from over. All year long, Doc’s Sports will break down every New York Knicks weekday game with free best bet recommendations along the way.

Hot and Cold NBA Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 1/16/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/16/2025

The halfway point of the NBA season is upon us, and some teams are storming into the second half of the season while others are already limping over the finish line. Over the last few weeks, a pair of teams have been able to consistently cover the spread, while another duo has fallen short time and time again. Here are the hottest and coldest teams against the spread, with the highest and lowest scorers over the last 10 games.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/15/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/15/2025

The New York Knicks officially finished the first half of the season, and it is now time to buckle in for the home stretch. They followed up their impressive 9-game win streak with five losses in the last seven games, which has allowed the chasing pack to catch up to the third-seeded Knicks.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/13/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/13/2025

On Friday night, the Knicks accepted their second defeat in a week against the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 126-101. While the 27-point halftime lead for the Thunder was no fluke, there are still positives to be taken away. The Knicks lost two straight games to OKC, but they shot 4/31 and 9/32 from deep, while the Thunder shot exactly 14/27 in both contests. The discrepancy in three-point shooting is certainly a concern, but the Knicks are just going through a cold spell from deep and are still doing all the little things right.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/10/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/10/2025

The New York Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak on Wednesday, taking down the Toronto Raptors. While a win over Toronto will boost the morale in the locker room, the Knicks face a tough test against the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in New York.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/8/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/8/2025

The New York Knicks had a nine-game win streak alive heading into a high-profile matchup against the Thunder last week, but their streak was snapped in their 117-107 defeat. A loss to the Thunder can be forgiven, as Oklahoma City is currently riding a 15-game win streak of its own. Oklahoma City shot 51.9% from behind the arc, which allowed them to score 5 more triples on 5 fewer attempts compared to the Knicks.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/3/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/3/2025

The New York Knicks are red hot, having won 9 consecutive games since being bounced from the NBA Cup last month. They will be desperate to extend the streak into double digits for the seventh time in franchise history, but a tough test against the Western Conference leaders stands in their way. All season long, Doc’s Sports will break down every New York Knicks weekday game while providing free picks.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 1/1/2025
by Spencer Toth - 1/1/2025

The Knicks head into 2025 riding an eight-game win streak and will feel confident they can extend that tonight. You’ve found the right place for all your New York Knicks betting needs. Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every New York Knicks game this season while providing the best bets along the way.

Hot and Cold NBA Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 12/31/2024
by Spencer Toth - 12/31/2024

The NBA season ticks into 2025, and some teams have been able to finish off the year strong, while others have consistently fallen short. Not only has the calendar flipped into 2025, but the midway point of the NBA season is suddenly right around the corner. Here are the hottest and coldest teams against the spread over the last two weeks, with the highest and lowest scorers, too.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 12/30/2024
by Spencer Toth - 12/30/2024

The New York Knicks will look to extend their seven-game win streak as they attempt to pull off back-to-back road wins in Washington. Doc’s Sports will provide free best bets for every New York Knicks game this season, as we look to string together our third consecutive winning season.

NBA Handicapping: Does Hot 3-Point Shooting Correlate With ATS Success?
by Kevin Rogers - 12/30/2024

There has been much criticism from viewers of the NBA this season due to the obscene amount of three-pointers attempted per game. Even if the league has turned into a long-distance shooting game, there are still opportunities to cash in or fade teams on their three-point prowess.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 12/27/2024
by Spencer Toth - 12/27/2024

Don’t look now, but the New York Knicks are storming up the Eastern Conference standings after collecting their fifth consecutive win on Christmas Day. Doc’s Sports is the place to get all your New York Knicks betting needs this season, as we will be breaking down every single game while providing best bets along the way.