Note that team records are for games played through December 19

New York Knicks versus Detroit Pistons

The Teams are fairly evenly matched, as the Knicks head in at 16-14 while the Pistons are at 17-13. Detroit won the first meeting between the teams as a road underdog on October 21. New York holds a +25 to +20 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, although Detroit has been rapidly on the rise. The Knicks are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and are tied for first in Team Volatility. If the Knicks are the favorite come tip off, go  ... 

Golden State Warriors versus Detroit Pistons

The Warriors are second in the Western Conference, while the Pistons are fourth in the East. Golden State will likely be without Steph Curry, due to an ankle injury, increasing Detroit’s chances. The Warriors still hold clear advantages on the Power Ranking Indicator (+26 to +11) and on the Team Strength Oscillator, “burning hot” versus “average down”. However, the Pistons won as a road dog on October 29. While the Warriors likely will come out with a victory, placing a bet on the underdog in this case might not be a bad choice.

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Note that team records are for games played through Tuesday, November 21.

Portland Trail Blazers versus Brooklyn Nets

Portland is 10-7 while the Nets are 6-10 this season, however the Nets defeated the Trail Blazers as a road underdog on November 11. Both teams come in with “average” status on the Team Strength Oscillator and nearly identical on the Power Ranking Indicator. Brooklyn is tied for sixth in Team Volatility and considering they will likely be home favorites, I see the Nets taking down Portland for the second time this season.

Orlando Magic versus Boston Celtics

The Celtics come in  ... 

Note that all records are for games played through November 14

Detroit Pistons versus Indiana Pacers

The Pistons come in as one of the hottest teams in the NBA with a record of 10-3. The Pacers are in the middle of the pack in the conference at 6-5. Detroit won both meetings between the teams this season on October 9 and November 8. Not a surprise, the Pistons are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Pacers are “ice cold up”. Similarly, there is a huge 14 point advantage for the Pistons on the Power Ranking Indicator. Nothing  ... 

Note that all team records are through games played Monday, October 30.

Milwaukee Bucks versus Detroit Pistons

The Milwaukee Bucks sit at 4-2 while the Pistons are 5-2. The Bucks won the prior meeting between the teams this season on October 13 as a home favorite. This is a golden opportunity for the Pistons to even the season series, as they are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Bucks are “average” at 5.76. The Power Ranking Indicator shows the teams heading in opposite directions. The Pistons are +23 and on the rise, while the Bucks are at  ... 

Cleveland Cavaliers versus Milwaukee Bucks

The Cavaliers are coming off a 51-win season and a loss in the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. The Bucks finished sixth in the Eastern Conference last season with 42 wins. Cleveland dominated the match up between the teams last season, winning three of four, all as the favorite. Interestingly enough, the Bucks hold a +7.01 to -7.46 edge on the Team Strength Oscillator, but the Cavaliers are higher ranked in terms of the Power Ranking Indicator. I feel the Cavaliers are the better overall team and see them overtake the Bucks in  ...