NBA Handicapping Articles

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 5/2/2024
by Spencer Toth - 5/2/2024

The Knicks have been forced to play without 3-time All-Star Julius Randle, and their injury list just got longer. It was announced that Bojan Bogdanovic would miss the remainder of the season after being forced to undergo multiple surgeries to his wrist and foot. Bogdanovic has been a crucial role player off the bench for the Knicks, and their short playoff rotation just got even shorter with his departure. He provided a nice offensive spark from behind the arc, scoring 10.4 PPG on 37% from deep.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 4/30/2024
by Spencer Toth - 4/30/2024

Tonight, the Knicks look to close out the series in front of their home crowd, in what will be a rocking Madison Square Garden. The hardest playoff game to win is when the opponent is on the brink of elimination, and it will be no easy task to eliminate the reigning MVP from the postseason. New York will need to continue to clamp down on the defensive end, as the 76ers will be going down swinging, figuratively and literally.

NBA Props Picks: Expert Handicapping for Thursday 4/25/2024
by Matt Zitt - 4/25/2024

The NBA playoffs continue Thursday night with three marquee matchups, with all three series switching venues. The Cleveland Cavs will kick things off by traveling down to Orlando to take on the Magic. The Knicks have a short trip down to Philly and their rowdy 76ers crowd, while the Lakers will try and dig them out of a 0-2 hole against the Denver Nuggets.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 4/25/2024
by Spencer Toth - 4/25/2024

The Knicks will feel fortunate to take a 2-0 lead to Philadelphia. And if they can split the two road games 1-1, they will put themselves in a fantastic position to advance to the second round. For the second straight game, they outrebounded the 76ers, turning those valuable extra possessions into critical points on the board. Isaiah Hartenstein and Mitchell Robinson have done an immaculate job at limiting Embiid’s presence on the glass.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
by Spencer Toth - 4/18/2024

Two of the most historic NBA franchises face off in a pivotal Eastern Conference clash. The New York Knicks secured the 2nd seed in the East, their highest finish since 2018. Their solid defense will be tested against a healthy 76ers team, which recently got reigning MVP Joel Embiid back from injury. The East is wide open, and the winner of this series will take the next step in their quest for NBA gold.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
by Spencer Toth - 4/17/2024

The LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets square off in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets were able to sweep LA en route to their first NBA championship. All 4 games were decided by single digits, and the Lakers will be confident they can get revenge on last year’s defeat. LeBron James continues to defy Father Time and is still performing at an elite level in his 21st NBA season.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
by Spencer Toth - 4/17/2024

The Milwaukee Bucks will look to finally turn their regular season success into postseason accolades, as they’ve been unable to make any deep runs after their 2021 championship. Standing in their way is an upstart Pacers team, who will be looking to send a message to the league with a first-round victory against one of the league’s consensus top teams.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers
by Spencer Toth - 4/17/2024

The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks both have series title aspirations, but one of these high-profile contenders will see their season come to an early end in their first-round clash. The Clippers have a quartet of perennial All-Stars, with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Paul George searching for the franchise's first championship.

NBA Props Picks: Expert Handicapping for Wednesday 4/17/2024
by Matt Zitt - 4/17/2024

The NBA playoffs continue Wednesday night, and there is some value across the board with our carefully chosen NBA player props. Last night we witnessed King James and company taking down the New Orleans Pelicans to clinch the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Sacramento Kings sent Steph Curry and the Warriors packing for an early offseason.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
by Spencer Toth - 4/16/2024

The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers square off in what should be a close, exciting series featuring plenty of future NBA superstars. Cleveland is still searching for their first playoff series win since the LeBron James era, and Donovan Mitchell appears poised to lead the Cavaliers to a deep postseason run. Not to be forgotten, Paolo Banchero and the Magic are one of the most disrespected young teams in the league.

NBA Series Predictions and Best Bets: Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves
by Spencer Toth - 4/16/2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns lock horns in a pivotal Western Conference series. Both of these two teams have identical +1800 odds to lift the NBA Championship, ensuring we are in for a very competitive series. The Timberwolves locked up the 3rd seed in the West, thanks to their league-leading defense.

NBA Props Picks: Expert Handicapping for Tuesday 4/16/2024
by Matt Zitt - 4/16/2024

Brace yourselves for another big night of NBA action with our carefully chosen prop bets. The NBA playoffs start at 7:30 PM ET, with two games taking place, and there is value across the board with player props. The Lakers will take on the Pelicans in the first game, and the Warriors will take on the Kings in the second matchup of the NBA Play-In Tournament. Our picks went 2-3 last week (35-29 overall), and we will try and improve on that mark this week.

NBA Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 4/15/2024

The NBA Play-In Tournament has been widely viewed as a successful introduction to the league, as it has given everyone something to play for down the stretch and is the perfect transition into a grueling postseason. The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat are expected to hold onto their 7th and 8th seeds, respectively, with the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls coming in as clear underdogs.

NBA Western Conference Play-In Tournament Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 4/15/2024

The Western Conference Play-In Tournament was always going to be a tightly contested battleground, as all 10 qualified teams were above .500, with just 5 wins separating 4th and 10th in the West. The New Orleans Pelicans and LA Lakers finished 7th and 8th, respectively, while the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors finished 9th and 10th.

Hot and Cold NBA Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 4/12/2024
by Spencer Toth - 4/12/2024

The regular season is quickly winding down, and some teams will be bringing momentum into the postseason, while others have limped over the line. Over the last few weeks, certain teams have been consistently covering spreads and filling up the hoop and will be confident they can translate that success into the postseason. Here are the hottest and coldest playoff teams ATS, with the highest and lowest scorers.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 4/12/2024
by Spencer Toth - 4/12/2024

The New York Knicks (48-32) head to Brooklyn for a crucial showdown with the Nets (32-48). Every NBA team has just two games remaining in the regular season, and the Knicks could still finish as high as 2nd in the East, and as low as 6th. Alternatively, the Nets have absolutely nothing to play for at this stage of the season, as they have already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 4/11/2024
by Spencer Toth - 4/11/2024

Tonight, the Knicks (47-32) have a daunting trip to Boston to take on the league leading Celtics (62-17). Boston has already clinched the best record across the entire league, and they have absolutely nothing to play for tonight. They had their 5-game win streak snapped by the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. And while the Celtics would love to take some momentum into the postseason, they will not be risking any injuries to do so.

NBA Props Picks: Expert Handicapping for Thursday 4/11/2024
by Matt Zitt - 4/11/2024

Brace yourselves for another big night of NBA action with our carefully chosen prop bets. With a lot of basketball to digest and research to be had, we have your back. Our picks went 4-1 last week (33-26 overall) and we will try and improve on that mark this week. Thursday night will feature a five-game slate with Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson, Steph Curry, and DeMar DeRozan all in action. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best plays on the hardwood below.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 4/9/2024
by Spencer Toth - 4/9/2024

Tonight, the Knicks (46-32) head back to Chicago for a rematch against the Bulls (37-41). The Bulls are locked into a play-in tournament matchup against the Atlanta Hawks and are playing to determine whether or not they will be hosting or heading to Atlanta for their win or go home matchup next week. For the Knicks, there is so much more to play for.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 4/5/2024
by Spencer Toth - 4/5/2024

Tonight, the Knicks (45-31) head to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls (36-40) on the second leg of a back-to-back set. This is an absolutely brutal scheduling spot for the Knicks. New York is not only playing the second leg of a back-to-back, but it is also their 3rd game in 4 nights, having played on Tuesday and Thursday.