NBA Handicapping Articles

NBA Handicapping: Teams with Future Betting Value
by T.O. Whenham - 1/13/2012

We’re about 10 games into the NBA season already. Thanks to the compacted schedule it seems like the season is just flying by. When I look at the standings so far what stands out most is that there are some teams that have records that just don’t reflect the talent they have on the court. From a betting perspective these teams are a dream.

NBA Handicapping: the Washington Wizards Poor Start
by T.O. Whenham - 1/13/2012

The Washington Wizards are terrible. Really, really terrible. They were the last winless team in the league until they beat the hapless Raptors in their ninth game of the season. They celebrated their much-needed success by setting the franchise record for scoring futility with a 64-point showing in a loss to the Bulls next time out to drop to 1-9.

Friday NBA Betting Report: Schedule Handicapping Breakdown
by Aaron Smith - 1/13/2012

We are now into Week 3 of the NBA season. It’s already been very evident that it is far from business as usual this year. The abbreviated season has caused all sorts of odd scheduling spots. While this might not be a good thing for the teams or the league as a whole, the average bettor should definitely use these scheduling changes to find good value.

NBA Handicapping: Weekly Look at Key Betting Statistics
by David Schwab - 1/12/2012

Statistics are a natural starting point when it comes to handicapping a matchup in the NBA. Today’s advances in technology can provide a wealth of information that covers every possible aspect of the sport, but sometimes it is the simple things that can provide the most important insight to predicting the outcome of a particular game.

NBA Picks for Thursday TNT: Magic at Warriors Odds and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 1/11/2012

Not the greatest doubleheader on TNT this Thursday night: New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic at Golden State Warriors. But at least I can preview a TNT game that doesn’t involve the Lakers for the first time (they will be back in next Thursday’s preview against the Heat).

NBA Betting and Handicapping: Scouting The Week Ahead
by Alan Matthews - 1/9/2012

Welcome to the inaugural NBA week ahead preview for betting and NBA handicapping – I will try and deliver a few nuggets that will help bettors for the next seven days’ upcoming games. And as usual, check back later this week for my weekly preview of the game of the night on TNT’s Thursday doubleheader.

Friday NBA Betting Report: Schedule Handicapping Breakdown
by Aaron Smith - 1/6/2012

The NBA season is underway, but this season won’t be anything like a normal season in the league. The shortened length of the season has created all sorts of strange scheduling spots. The average fan might not think too much about this kind of thing, but an avid NBA handicapper should pay close attention to these modifications. Doc’s Sports is all about helping sports bettors find the edge on the books, and that will be the goal of this weekly NBA betting report.

NBA Picks for TNT Thursday: Lakers at Blazers Odds and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 1/4/2012

One problem with this lockout-condensed 66-game NBA schedule is the amount of back-to-back games that teams are playing. It’s great if you are a fan but a bit of a pain as a gaming writer because I aim to provide you these types of preview stories well in advance.

Friday NBA Betting Report: Schedule Handicapping Breakdown
by Aaron Smith - 12/30/2011

There were many questions as to whether there would be an NBA season at all this year, but the season is finally here. However, it won’t be business as usual for the league this year. The shortened length of the season will cause numerous difficult scheduling situations throughout the year.

NBA Betting Surprises for First Week
by T.O. Whenham - 12/29/2011

Teams have only played two or three games in the NBA so far this season, so it is far too soon to know anything — especially after the bizarre offseason we have just endured. Still, it is never too early for first impressions, and early in the season there have been some real surprises that we have seen. Here are eight that have stood out for me so far:

NBA Picks for Thursday TNT: Knicks at Lakers Odds and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 12/28/2011

We begin our 2011-12 NBA on TNT Thursday game of the night previews with a television executive’s dream as the two biggest markets in the league face off when the New York Knicks visit the L.A. Lakers for the only time this season (the teams will play Feb. 10 at MSG).

NBA Handicapping: Most and Least Improved Teams
by T.O. Whenham - 12/22/2011

The NBA offseason has been short and crazy this year. Some teams have handled that chaos particularly well and are a far better team than they were last time we saw them. Other teams have crumbled under the pressure and are poised to take a step — or a giant leap — backwards.

NBA Betting Impact of Short Preseason
by T.O. Whenham - 12/22/2011

The NBA Preseason this year is ridiculously compact as the result of the work stoppage that dragged the sport through the gutters for months in the fall. Teams normally play about eight preseason games. This year they are playing just two, and they are doing so after a short training camp.

NBA Handicapping Advice: Teams That Could Surprise
by T.O. Whenham - 12/21/2011

As we get ready for the NBA season we know that there is going to be a real war among the elite teams in the league. Talent is concentrated among the top teams, and there are far more teams with championship potential than there are championships to be won.

NBA Picks: Clippers at Warriors Odds and Betting Picks
by Alan Matthews - 12/19/2011

We are treated to a highly-anticipated debut in the NBA nightcap on Christmas night as … Mark Jackson makes his debut as Golden State’s head coach (10:30 p.m. EST) against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson, the long-time NBA point guard, replaces Keith Smart, who was dumped after the Warriors went 36-46 a year ago.

NBA Betting Advice: Season Player Props and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 12/15/2011

The 2011-12 NBA props are starting to roll out big-time at the various books with the season now barely a week away from tipping off, even though several teams remain in flux with free-agent signings and trades. At least the Chris Paul saga is over, however, and it appears we don’t have to hear Dwight Howard trade rumors for at least a few months.

Chris Paul Trade and Los Angeles Clippers NBA Futures Odds
by T.O. Whenham - 12/15/2011

It turned into an epic farce, but Chris Paul finally has been traded. David Stern held out for the best deal for the Hornets, and in the long term I think he got it. If you missed the details, Paul is heading to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a huge haul. Shooting guard Eric Gordon is the centerpiece of the deal, and he is joined by former all-star center Chris Kaman and second-year player Al-Farouq Aminu.

Best Early Games on NBA Schedule
by T.O. Whenham - 12/13/2011

It took much longer than it was supposed to, and it is surrounded by ridiculous amounts of chaos, but the start of the NBA season is just around the corner. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited for teams to get back on the court so we can focus on basketball again and forget about all the other garbage.

NBA Handicapping: Getting Ready To Bet On Shortened Season
by T.O. Whenham - 12/1/2011

Now that the NBA players and owners have ended one of the most ridiculous work stoppages in sports history, the fun really begins for bettors. In less than four weeks the season will begin. Between now and then there is a whole lot that has to happen — free agency, training camp, some type of preseason, and so on. It’s going to be tough for players and teams to be ready when the season starts.

Impact of NBA Lockout for Pro Basketball Handicappers
by T.O. Whenham - 11/11/2011

The NBA strike is looking like it may never end. They have shown progress from time to time, but they certainly can’t sustain it. It doesn’t seem like either the owners or the players are on the same page with each other, never mind the other side.