Heading into the third weekend in March and teams are inching closer to playoff berths. There are numerous games scheduled for March 21 with the Lakers and Suns battling near the top of the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers versus Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers are 2nd and 3rd seeds in the Western Conference, respectively. Phoenix has a +27 to +25 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator, while both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator.  The Totals Predictor indicates the teams trending on opposite sides of the “over/under” line. The Lakers are  ... 

The NBA is tipping off the second half of the season and the playoff push begins. There are numerous key matchups for March 14 with the 76ers and Spurs headlining the action.

San Antonio Spurs versus Philadelphia 76ers

The Spurs enter as the 7th seed in the Western Conference and the 76ers are on top in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia has a +25 to +17 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Both teams have been involved in games under the line lately, so that appears to be  ... 

Heading near the All-Star break, teams are trying to position themselves for a second-half post-season push. Several good games are in store for February 28 with a potential NBA Finals preview in the Clippers versus the Bucks.

Los Angeles Clippers versus Milwaukee Bucks

The Clippers enter play with the second-best record in the Western Conference and face the third-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks. Los Angeles has a +25 to +22 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, but the Bucks are playing better recently, “burning hot” versus “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Expect a  ... 

As the NBA season gets closer to the All-Star break, teams a looking to get into position for a strong second-half run. Several games are set for February 21 with the Nets and Clippers headlining the action.

Brooklyn Nets versus Los Angeles Clippers

The Brooklyn Nets enter play with a four-game winning streak and are second in the Eastern Conference. They take on the Clippers, who are the third seed in the Western Conference. Brooklyn has a +27 to +22 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Expect a high-scoring  ... 

With a third of the NBA season already in the books, the teams are looking for positioning before the All-Star break. There are five games scheduled for February 13 with the 76ers and Suns headlining the action.

Philadelphia 76ers versus Phoenix Suns

The 76ers head into action with the top seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Suns are 4th in the Western Conference. Philadelphia has a +27 to +25 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator and both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Th teams are trending on opposite sides of the over/under line, so  ... 

The NBA season has surpassed the quarter mark and there are some surprise teams emerging from the pack. The Utah Jazz are first in the West and look to stay on top against the Indiana Pacers. We’ll look at that match up and four others for February 7.

Utah Jazz versus Indiana Pacers

The Utah Jazz enter with the best record in the Western Conference and head to Indiana to take on the Pacers, who are 5th in the Eastern Conference. The Jazz have a +29 to +18 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average  ... 

As the last weekend in January approaches, the NBA season has reached the quarter mark. Numerous games as scheduled for January 30 with the Lakers and Celtics headlining the action.

Los Angeles Lakers versus Boston Celtics

The Lakers are second in the Western Conference behind the Utah Jazz and the Celtics enter 5th in the Eastern Conference. Los Angeles holds a +28 to +25 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator, while the Lakers aver “average” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Totals Predictor indicates the teams are trending on opposite sides of the over/under, so  ... 

As we enter the middle of January, the NBA season is in full swing.  A blockbuster trade sending James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets instantly makes them a favorite in the Eastern Conference. Their game against the Orlando Magic headlines action with other games on slate.

Orlando Magic versus Brooklyn Nets

The Magic come in with the fifth best record in the Eastern Conference and the Nets are fourth. Orlando has a +18 to +8 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, while the Nets are “average” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The teams have been  ... 

The NBA has begun its 72-game schedule and a week into action, a few teams have surprised. Two of them face off as the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Atlanta Hawks. Several other games will be examined for January 2, 2021.

Note that the point spread lines have not yet been set for these games as of December 30.

Charlotte Hornets versus Philadelphia 76ers

Two teams starting off the season in opposite directions, the Hornets are “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +9 on the Power Ranking Indicator. The 76ers, on the other hand, are “burning  ... 

The NBA playoffs have reached the conference semi-finals and there are great games set for the weekend. Two match ups are scheduled for Saturday and two for Sunday with the Nuggets and Clippers highlighting the action.

September 5

Denver Nuggets versus Los Angeles Clippers

The Nuggets entered the series after taking down the Utah Jazz in seven, while the Clippers needed six games to overtake the Mavericks. The teams have split the four meetings this season.  This is as tight of a match up as possible. Both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +23 on  ... 

The NBA season has finally reached the post season and there are several interesting first round match ups. I will feature four of them here with the 76ers versus Celtics headlining play.

Philadelphia 76ers versus Boston Celtics

The 76ers enter as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Celtics are the 3rd seed. Philadelphia has won three of the four regular season meetings between the teams. Boston is a 5.5 point favorite in the opener and has a +28 to +14 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Neither team has been playing its best basketball lately, as their  ... 

The NBA is in the midst of the eight-game playoff seeding schedule. There are plenty of key  games in store for Thursday, August 6.  The Heat versus Bucks in an Eastern Conference battle highlight play.

Miami Heat versus Milwaukee Bucks

Miami enters the game fourth in the Eastern Conference taking on the top-seeded Bucks. Milwaukee has a +28 to +17 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, however the Heat have taken both games in the season series. Neither team has been trending well lately, “average” for Miami and “average down” for Milwaukee on the Team Strength Oscillator. The teams  ...