Recap of Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Final Score: Knicks 99, Nets 95
- C.O.C: 59%, C.O.G.O: 58%, Forecasted Total: 218.63
- Key Takeaway: Despite being heavily favored, the Knicks struggled offensively, resulting in a close game under the total.
- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat
- Final Score: Blazers 116, Heat 107
- C.O.C: 55%, C.O.G.O: 61%, Forecasted Total: 228.86
- Key Takeaway: Portland's upset win highlighted Miami's defensive lapses, pushing the game over the total.
- Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors
- Final Score: Magic 93, Raptors 109
- C.O.C: 74%, C.O.G.O: 39%, Forecasted Total: 210.4
- Key Takeaway: Toronto controlled the game with solid defense, easily covering the spread and keeping the game under.
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets
- Final Score: 76ers 109, Nuggets 144
- C.O.C: 47%, C.O.G.O: 41%, Forecasted Total: 226.22
- Key Takeaway: Denver's high-powered offense dominated, blowing past the total in a one-sided affair.
- Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Final Score: Wizards 88, Lakers 111
- C.O.C: 43%, C.O.G.O: 60%, Forecasted Total: 232.13
- Key Takeaway: The Lakers' defense smothered the Wizards, leading to an easy cover and an under result.
Preview for Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Spread: Timberwolves -3
- Total: 216.5
- Forecast: Timberwolves 110.58, Mavericks 108.24 (O/U: 218.82)
- Insight: Minnesota looks to bounce back after two close losses, with a lean toward the over.
- Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Spread: Hawks -2.5
- Total: 229.5
- Forecast: Pistons 117.57, Hawks 118.52 (O/U: 236.09)
- Insight: A high-scoring battle is expected between two evenly matched teams, favoring the over.
- Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Spread: Suns -11.5
- Total: 219
- Forecast: Suns 118.34, Nets 107.69 (O/U: 226.03)
- Insight: The Suns should dominate at home, with a slight lean toward the under.
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets
- Spread: Cavaliers -3
- Total: 230
- Forecast: Cavaliers 114.62, Rockets 115.82 (O/U: 230.44)
- Insight: Houston’s strong home form could challenge Cleveland in a game likely to go over.
- Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- Spread: Grizzlies -12
- Total: 241
- Forecast: Hornets 111.96, Grizzlies 123.78 (O/U: 235.74)
- Insight: Memphis is heavily favored, but the total might stay under due to Charlotte’s recent defensive improvements.
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Spread: Bucks -5.5
- Total: 236
- Forecast: Bucks 123.79, Pelicans 113.27 (O/U: 237.06)
- Insight: Milwaukee’s strong form and offensive power suggest a high-scoring game leaning toward the over.
- Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Spread: Thunder -17
- Total: 227.5
- Forecast: Jazz 95.91, Thunder 119.64 (O/U: 215.55)
- Insight: Oklahoma City is expected to cruise to victory, with a strong lean toward the under.
- Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings
- Spread: Kings -2.5
- Total: 229.5
- Forecast: Warriors 112.62, Kings 120.09 (O/U: 232.71)
- Insight: Sacramento’s momentum should carry them past Golden State, pushing the game over the total.
- Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Spread: Celtics -10
- Total: 217.5
- Forecast: Celtics 111.9, Clippers 103.02 (O/U: 214.92)
- Insight: Boston is heavily favored, but the total leans under with both teams showing solid defense.
SBI Markets for January 22, 2025
Straight-Up (SU) Trends
- 1-Day: Favorites 60%, Underdogs 40% (Bullish)
- 3-Day: Favorites 69.7%, Underdogs 30.7% (Bullish)
- 7-Day: Favorites 72.1%, Underdogs 28% (Bullish)
Over/Under (O/U) Trends
- 1-Day: Over 40%, Under 60% (Bearish for Overs)
- 3-Day: Over 36.7%, Under 63.7% (Bearish for Overs)
- 7-Day: Over 53.9%, Under 46.3% (Neutral)
Against the Spread (ATS) Trends
- 1-Day: Favorites 40%, Underdogs 60% (Bearish for Favorites)
- 3-Day: Favorites 54.7%, Underdogs 45.7% (Neutral)
- 7-Day: Favorites 53.7%, Underdogs 46.4% (Neutral)
Key Takeaways
- Favorites remain strong SU, reflecting stability in top-tier teams’ performance.
- Totals show a bearish trend for overs in recent days, suggesting defense is dominating games.
- ATS Trends indicate tighter matchups, with slight advantages for underdogs.
