How do you handicap NBA Basketball?

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So how do you guys handicap NBA basketball?

What stats do you look at?

Do you use some type of formula to come up with the point spread and then look for value?

I have read that the 4 most important stats to look at (besides injuries) are

effective field goal percentage
turnover percentages
offensive rebounding percentage
Free throws - divide free throw attempts by field goal attempts

Are there any additional ones to consider?

I am trying to automate the handicapping process - pulling in the data I need from the web into an excel spreadsheet. The excel part I can do with my eyes closed - it's the actual handicapping methodology I need help with.

Thanks in advance for any advice, tips or feedback

DegenGamble · Answer

So how do you guys handicap NBA basketball?

What stats do you look at?

Do you use some type of formula to come up with the point spread and then look for value?

I have read that the 4 most important stats to look at (besides injuries) are

effective field goal percentage
turnover percentages
offensive rebounding percentage
Free throws - divide free throw attempts by field goal attempts

Are there any additional ones to consider?

I am trying to automate the handicapping process - pulling in the data I need from the web into an excel spreadsheet. The excel part I can do with my eyes closed - it's the actual handicapping methodology I need help with.

Thanks in advance for any advice, tips or feedback

frankwhite11 · Answer

hmm, not sure if you would cap a game strictly by stats. its more situational for me, and about matchups / fatigue / B2B spots etc. i never ever look at the %s. i honestly believe you also have to watch a lot of games. i have tried to bet blind and only read and follow scores and had no success...the instant i got NBA Pass and started watching as many games as i could the more "feel&#x27; i had for teams, about their chemistry, their momentum etc. thats what i believe is the key. that and good situational spots.

Dgretzky69 · Answer

you should ask si1ly.  he knows what&#x27;s good

How do you handicap NBA Basketball?

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