NBA Recap and Preview for Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Recap of Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

1. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks
   • Final Score: Timberwolves 115, Mavericks 114
   • C.O.C: 47%, C.O.G.O: 57%, Forecasted Total: 219.02
   • Key Takeaway: A closely fought game where the Timberwolves edged the Mavericks, staying over the total.
2. Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks
   • Final Score: Pistons 114, Hawks 104
   • C.O.C: 55%, C.O.G.O: 46%, Forecasted Total: 223.62
   • Key Takeaway: Detroit pulled off a solid upset, with the game staying under the expected total.
3. Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets
   • Final Score: Suns 108, Nets 84
   • C.O.C: 69%, C.O.G.O: 41%, Forecasted Total: 215.5
   • Key Takeaway: Phoenix dominated defensively, comfortably covering the spread and staying just under the total.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets
   • Final Score: Rockets 109, Cavaliers 108
   • C.O.C: 33%, C.O.G.O: 55%, Forecasted Total: 222.92
   • Key Takeaway: Houston narrowly won in a game that stayed close to its total forecast.
5. Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
   • Final Score: Grizzlies 132, Hornets 120
   • C.O.C: 40%, C.O.G.O: 36%, Forecasted Total: 231.15
   • Key Takeaway: Memphis delivered offensively, exceeding both the spread and total expectations.
6. Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
   • Final Score: Thunder 123, Jazz 114
   • C.O.C: 40%, C.O.G.O: 33%, Forecasted Total: 228.91
   • Key Takeaway: Oklahoma City’s strong form continued, hitting over the total.
7. Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings
   • Final Score: Kings 123, Warriors 117
   • C.O.C: 57%, C.O.G.O: 48%, Forecasted Total: 231.96
   • Key Takeaway: Sacramento stayed consistent in their winning streak, covering the spread and hitting the over.
8. Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers
   • Final Score: Celtics 117, Clippers 113
   • C.O.C: 47%, C.O.G.O: 36%, Forecasted Total: 227.34
   • Key Takeaway: Boston squeaked past the Clippers in a high-scoring affair, hitting the over.

Preview for Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

1. San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers
   • Spread: Pacers -3.5
   • Total: 227.28
   • Forecast: Spurs 113.15, Pacers 114.13 (O/U: 227.28)
   • Insight: Indiana’s bullish momentum gives them an edge, while the Spurs struggle to stop their losing streak.
2. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic
   • Spread: Magic -8.5
   • Total: 211.75
   • Forecast: Trail Blazers 101.32, Magic 110.43 (O/U: 211.75)
   • Insight: Orlando’s struggles continue, but they remain favorites in this low-total matchup.
3. Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks
   • Spread: Hawks -4.5
   • Total: 230.04
   • Forecast: Raptors 112.89, Hawks 117.15 (O/U: 230.04)
   • Insight: Atlanta looks to recover from their recent loss with a favorable home matchup.
4. Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks
   • Spread: Bucks -11.5
   • Total: 223.5
   • Forecast: Heat 109.53, Bucks 115.86 (O/U: 223.5)
   • Insight: Milwaukee’s bullish streak could extend, especially with their recent form.
5. Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
   • Spread: Thunder -13
   • Total: 218.59
   • Forecast: Mavericks 103.92, Thunder 114.67 (O/U: 218.59)
   • Insight: OKC remains dominant and is expected to comfortably cover against Dallas.
6. Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets
   • Spread: Nuggets -8.5
   • Total: 243.13
   • Forecast: Kings 117.23, Nuggets 125.9 (O/U: 243.13)
   • Insight: A high-scoring contest is expected, with Denver looking to extend their win streak.
7. Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors
   • Spread: Warriors -1.5
   • Total: 231.23
   • Forecast: Bulls 114.63, Warriors 116.6 (O/U: 231.23)
   • Insight: Golden State is slightly favored, but the game could go either way in this tight matchup.
8. Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers
   • Spread: Lakers -13.5
   • Total: 221.88
   • Forecast: Celtics 113.77, Lakers 109.47 (O/U: 221.88)
   • Insight: Boston’s strong form could challenge the Lakers, with a lean toward the under.

SBI Markets for January 23, 2025

Straight-Up (SU) Trends

• 1-Day: Favorites 75%, Underdogs 25% (Bullish)
• 3-Day: Favorites 66%, Underdogs 34% (Bullish)
• 7-Day: Favorites 72.4%, Underdogs 27.7% (Bullish)

Over/Under (O/U) Trends

• 1-Day: Over 63%, Under 38% (Bullish for Overs)
• 3-Day: Over 38.7%, Under 62% (Bearish for Overs)
• 7-Day: Over 52.4%, Under 47.9% (Neutral)

Against the Spread (ATS) Trends

• 1-Day: Favorites 25%, Underdogs 75% (Bearish for Favorites)
• 3-Day: Favorites 34.3%, Underdogs 66% (Bearish for Favorites)
• 7-Day: Favorites 49.4%, Underdogs 50.7% (Neutral)

Key Takeaways

1. Favorites dominate SU, continuing a bullish trend.
2. Overs have a mixed trend; recent games lean bullish, but the 3-day data suggests a bearish correction.
3. Underdogs ATS maintain value, particularly in competitive matchups.