December 2008 – NBA Betting News & Notes

Written December 22, 2008 by Evan Altemus

nba-betting-tips-122208 Staying current on the latest news and streaks is crucial to handicapping success in the NBA. Pro basketball is arguably the hardest professional sport to handicap, but there are certain situations that can lead to consistent profit. Let’s take a look at some of the latest information from the “Association”.

Cleveland – This team is absolutely the real deal and a serious threat for an NBA title. They are the second best team in the league behind Boston. Cleveland has a very efficient offense and ball movement. In fact, they are the best passing team in the NBA. Their defense is also stifling. Look to back the Cavaliers at home as a small favorite against the better teams in the league. However, they will be overvalued for the rest of the season on the road against weaker competition.

Milwaukee – The Bucks continue to be a point spread monster, right behind Cleveland. They are able to keep games close against better competition in losing efforts, as well as blowing out weaker opponents at home as a small favorite. This team will continue to improve throughout the season behind coach Scott Skiles, as he improves the Bucks defensive performance through the next few months.

Philadelphia – Elton Brand will be out a month with a shoulder injury. As a result, the 76ers are going to have more favorable lines, as the public perceives Brand’s injury as a big loss. However, they played much better last season without him in the line-up, as they were able to play a faster paced style of basketball. I look for them to start streaking and as a result being an excellent point spread team over the next month.

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Detroit – The Pistons got the worst half of the deal in their trade for Allen Iverson. The Pistons performance has really fallen off since Iverson was added to the line-up. Oddsmakers will continue to price Detroit much higher than they should be, as it will take some time for people to view them as a lesser team. Look to fade the Pistons in almost every match-up against the better teams in the league.

Orlando – This team is one of the better units in the league and third overall in the Eastern Conference. Boston and Cleveland have gotten all of the publicity, but the Magic have already defeated Utah, Portland, and Dallas on the road, as well as beating San Antonio at home. No one has noticed that they have started out 20-6 straight up, and as a result they are undervalued against the better teams in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers – The Lakers have been one of the worst point spread teams over the last few weeks. They are 1-9 against the spread in their last 10 games, despite winning 7 of their last 10 games outright. Because of Los Angeles’ playoff run and hot start this season, bookmakers were forced to inflate their lines. However, the Lakers defense has really fallen off lately, allowing much lesser teams to keep games close. Look for fade them on the road against the very best teams in the league.

Los Angeles Clippers – This team started off the season horribly, as they dealt with injury and a completely new line-up. They have quietly won 5 out of their last 7 games both straight up and against the spread. Baron Davis is one of the best point guards in the league, and the Clippers have excellent overall athleticism. This team is going to be a great point spread team over the next month.

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