I have been getting burned by high scoring first halves and low scoring second halves in the NBA. I was bored at work the other day so I decided to do a little research and have found a trend that hits 66% of the time by taking under in the second half of high scoring first halves in this year's NBA season. When I have more time, I will research previous season as well. But I decided that I will ride this trend until the end of the season and share with everyone since I’ve gotten a lot of help from a lot of cappers here on Covers. So tail or fade, up to you.
Looking at Friday’s NBA schedule, I see six potential games that this trend may apply to:
Minnesota vs Indiana - This trend is only 6-4-1 when either of the teams is involved but 1-0 when the game is played in Indiana. The over is 6-0 the last six meeting between these two teams so I’m hoping for a high scoring first half and hammer the second half under.
San Antonio vs Philadelphia – This trend is 6-0 when either of teams is involved and 1-0 when the Sixers are the home team. Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Philly so again, hoping for a high scoring first half.
Portland vs Toronto – Trend is 2-1 with these teams and 1-1 at Toronto. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland – These two teams are a whopping 13-0 with this trend and 2-0 in Cleveland. Looking at the Covers trends, this game looks to go over and I’m hoping for a huge first half because I will definitely be hammering the second half under.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New York – Sadly, these 2 teams are only 4-5 with this trend and only 2-3 when played in New York but I will play it if it falls under the trend. Lakers are coming off a tough game against the Celtics so I have a feeling they will try to slow the game down but it will be hard to do with the way the Knicks play. The over is 9-4 in their last 13 meetings so it may just fall under the trend.
Phoenix vs Utah – Utah has never fallen under this trend and the Suns are only 2-2. But with a new coach, the Jazz might just have free reign on the offense and try to run with the high-powered Suns offense.
These are the six games that may possibly be plays for Friday. I will post them as official plays as soon as I see the first half scores and second half lines. And if any or all of the other four games tomorrow fall under the trend, then I will sure to post them if they become plays. Again, these are solely based on numbers and percentages but I’m an engineer, my life is all about numbers. And 66% is a pretty darn good number when it comes to betting on sports so I will take my chances.
And haters, please take it easy on me, this is my first shot at this =)
I have been getting burned by high scoring first halves and low scoring second halves in the NBA. I was bored at work the other day so I decided to do a little research and have found a trend that hits 66% of the time by taking under in the second half of high scoring first halves in this year's NBA season. When I have more time, I will research previous season as well. But I decided that I will ride this trend until the end of the season and share with everyone since I’ve gotten a lot of help from a lot of cappers here on Covers. So tail or fade, up to you.
Looking at Friday’s NBA schedule, I see six potential games that this trend may apply to:
Minnesota vs Indiana - This trend is only 6-4-1 when either of the teams is involved but 1-0 when the game is played in Indiana. The over is 6-0 the last six meeting between these two teams so I’m hoping for a high scoring first half and hammer the second half under.
San Antonio vs Philadelphia – This trend is 6-0 when either of teams is involved and 1-0 when the Sixers are the home team. Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Philly so again, hoping for a high scoring first half.
Portland vs Toronto – Trend is 2-1 with these teams and 1-1 at Toronto. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland – These two teams are a whopping 13-0 with this trend and 2-0 in Cleveland. Looking at the Covers trends, this game looks to go over and I’m hoping for a huge first half because I will definitely be hammering the second half under.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New York – Sadly, these 2 teams are only 4-5 with this trend and only 2-3 when played in New York but I will play it if it falls under the trend. Lakers are coming off a tough game against the Celtics so I have a feeling they will try to slow the game down but it will be hard to do with the way the Knicks play. The over is 9-4 in their last 13 meetings so it may just fall under the trend.
Phoenix vs Utah – Utah has never fallen under this trend and the Suns are only 2-2. But with a new coach, the Jazz might just have free reign on the offense and try to run with the high-powered Suns offense.
These are the six games that may possibly be plays for Friday. I will post them as official plays as soon as I see the first half scores and second half lines. And if any or all of the other four games tomorrow fall under the trend, then I will sure to post them if they become plays. Again, these are solely based on numbers and percentages but I’m an engineer, my life is all about numbers. And 66% is a pretty darn good number when it comes to betting on sports so I will take my chances.
And haters, please take it easy on me, this is my first shot at this =)
Minnesota vs Indiana - This
trend is only 3-2 when T-wolves are the visiting team.
San Antonio vs Philadelphia - 2-0 when Spurs are the visiting team.
Portland vs Toronto - 1-0 when Blazers are the visiting team.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland - 1-0 when the Clippers are the away team.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New York
- 1-0 when Lakers are the visiting team.
Phoenix vs Utah - 0-1 when the Suns are the visiting team.
These numbers don't really mean much right now because there have only been 48 games that fell under the trend this season so far but I will be doing further research of previous seasons that will confirm or hopefully improve the overall 66% clip.
Minnesota vs Indiana - This
trend is only 3-2 when T-wolves are the visiting team.
San Antonio vs Philadelphia - 2-0 when Spurs are the visiting team.
Portland vs Toronto - 1-0 when Blazers are the visiting team.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland - 1-0 when the Clippers are the away team.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New York
- 1-0 when Lakers are the visiting team.
Phoenix vs Utah - 0-1 when the Suns are the visiting team.
These numbers don't really mean much right now because there have only been 48 games that fell under the trend this season so far but I will be doing further research of previous seasons that will confirm or hopefully improve the overall 66% clip.
Forgot to mention that none of the six matchups have ever been part of the trend when playing each other. And the overall year-to-date record of the 48 games that have fallen under this trend is 31-16-1. So that's only 48 games out of the 783 games that have already been played this season so the chances of any of these six matchups even becoming a play are pretty small. But let's hope at least one of them does, especially the Clippers/Cavs matchup.
Forgot to mention that none of the six matchups have ever been part of the trend when playing each other. And the overall year-to-date record of the 48 games that have fallen under this trend is 31-16-1. So that's only 48 games out of the 783 games that have already been played this season so the chances of any of these six matchups even becoming a play are pretty small. But let's hope at least one of them does, especially the Clippers/Cavs matchup.
Sorry fellas, looks like our only chance is the Jazz/Suns game unless the Lakers/Knicks go on a crazy scoring spree right now. Again, only 48 games out of 783 have qualified so there are gonna be a lot of days when there will be no plays. But there have been days where there was multiple so hopefully we get one of those days this weekend
Sorry fellas, looks like our only chance is the Jazz/Suns game unless the Lakers/Knicks go on a crazy scoring spree right now. Again, only 48 games out of 783 have qualified so there are gonna be a lot of days when there will be no plays. But there have been days where there was multiple so hopefully we get one of those days this weekend
this is a good idea and regardless the under in the NBA is usually a solid play in the second half.
One word of caution, if I know the under in the NBA is a solid play in the second half and you know it, the books may know it also and adjust.
they do know, and 2nd half total is usually 2 to 8 points lower than expected. Many players that played the total over for the game will look to hedge about half of their original bet under at half time. I do this on a regular basis. With partial success.
this is a good idea and regardless the under in the NBA is usually a solid play in the second half.
One word of caution, if I know the under in the NBA is a solid play in the second half and you know it, the books may know it also and adjust.
they do know, and 2nd half total is usually 2 to 8 points lower than expected. Many players that played the total over for the game will look to hedge about half of their original bet under at half time. I do this on a regular basis. With partial success.
they do know, and 2nd half total is usually 2 to 8 points lower than expected. Many players that played the total over for the game will look to hedge about half of their original bet under at half time. I do this on a regular basis. With partial success.
they do know, and 2nd half total is usually 2 to 8 points lower than expected. Many players that played the total over for the game will look to hedge about half of their original bet under at half time. I do this on a regular basis. With partial success.
Unfortunately, none Saturdays game fell under the trend again. But I'm gonna keep posted until I at least get one game and test out this trend. The Spurs/Wizards game came real close and had they scored a few more points and the line have been different, it would've hit the 2nd half under because they pushed at 95.
Looking at Sunday's games, here are matchups that may qualify,
Denver vs Memphis - 7-3 under this trend.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto - 6-1 under this trend.
Washington vs Cleveland - 8-1 under this trend.
Oklahoma City vs Golden State - 8-3 under this trend. Really good chance that this game will qualify.
Sacrament vs Phoenix - 3-2 under this trend.
Sorry for wasting everyone's time so far. I'm really hoping that we can get this trend going tomorrow. The Thunder/Warriors game is really promising. Hopefully we get at least 2 games on Sunday.
Unfortunately, none Saturdays game fell under the trend again. But I'm gonna keep posted until I at least get one game and test out this trend. The Spurs/Wizards game came real close and had they scored a few more points and the line have been different, it would've hit the 2nd half under because they pushed at 95.
Looking at Sunday's games, here are matchups that may qualify,
Denver vs Memphis - 7-3 under this trend.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto - 6-1 under this trend.
Washington vs Cleveland - 8-1 under this trend.
Oklahoma City vs Golden State - 8-3 under this trend. Really good chance that this game will qualify.
Sacrament vs Phoenix - 3-2 under this trend.
Sorry for wasting everyone's time so far. I'm really hoping that we can get this trend going tomorrow. The Thunder/Warriors game is really promising. Hopefully we get at least 2 games on Sunday.
So luck was definitely on our side there. I didn't see the line movement as I wasn't home and was posting from my phone but I hope it didn't dip below 102. I just checked donbest and it said the 2nd half line opened at 102 and closed at 103 so I'm hoping that everyone that caught the play at least got it for 102.5. I'm glad that one game finally qualified for the trend and that it actually hit so starting this post was not a complete waste of time. Here's the overall record for this trend so far,
Looking at Monday's schedule, here are the potential plays,
San Antonio vs New Jersey - 5-0 under this trend.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte - 2-1 under this trend.
Portland vs Minnesota - 5-4 under this trend.
Denver vs Houston - 9-6 under this trend. The full game total opened at 223 so I'm hoping the Nuggets have another explosive 1st half and the Rockets keep up. And since the Nuggets are coming off a back to back, the more likely that they'll run out of gas in the second have tomorrow.
Again, I'm glad to finally get the first official game under this trend and I'm even more glad that it won. Luck was definitely a factor but I'd rather be lucky than good
So luck was definitely on our side there. I didn't see the line movement as I wasn't home and was posting from my phone but I hope it didn't dip below 102. I just checked donbest and it said the 2nd half line opened at 102 and closed at 103 so I'm hoping that everyone that caught the play at least got it for 102.5. I'm glad that one game finally qualified for the trend and that it actually hit so starting this post was not a complete waste of time. Here's the overall record for this trend so far,
Looking at Monday's schedule, here are the potential plays,
San Antonio vs New Jersey - 5-0 under this trend.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte - 2-1 under this trend.
Portland vs Minnesota - 5-4 under this trend.
Denver vs Houston - 9-6 under this trend. The full game total opened at 223 so I'm hoping the Nuggets have another explosive 1st half and the Rockets keep up. And since the Nuggets are coming off a back to back, the more likely that they'll run out of gas in the second have tomorrow.
Again, I'm glad to finally get the first official game under this trend and I'm even more glad that it won. Luck was definitely a factor but I'd rather be lucky than good
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