NBA Picks January 30: Lakers and Celtics Continue Rivalry

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  ... 

What is Point Spread Betting in Sports Betting?

Sportsbooks and sports betting use a lot of different terms. These terms can make it difficult to understand sports betting. However, once you learn these terms, you will feel far more comfortable when wagering on sports such as basketball, American football, and ice hockey. 

Oddsmakers use a point spread in sports betting to make a game between two unbalanced teams more balanced. They do this by giving points to or taking points away from each team. Think of it as sportsbooks giving a weaker team a headstart against the strong side.

The favorite team in a game is indicated by a minus (-) sign. Following the  ... 

NBA Picks January 16: Orlando versus Brooklyn Featured Game

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  ... 

NBA Picks January 2: Cleveland versus Atlanta Featured Matchup

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  ... 

NBA 2020-21 season: What to expect from the new season in the Association?

The NBA is in the preseason with the dawn of the new campaign just around the corner. The new NBA 2020-21 season tips off on Tuesday, December 22. Teams are preparing for the season which will look a little more like what we are used to from the Association. 

With the previous NBA season being delayed and pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will see the NBA 2020-21 season start later than normal.

Due to the late start, there are still plenty of questions surrounding the upcoming campaign. Let’s look at the NBA 2020-21 season  ... 

When does the NCAA basketball 2020-21 season begin?

The NCAA basketball 2020-21 season is on the way. After players, fans, and punters missed out on the NCAA Basketball Tournament in the spring of 2020, there is hope that this year’s tournament will be played and a full season will take place leading up to it. 

The NCAA basketball 2020-21 season will begin on Wednesday, November 25 with games played around the United States. Remarkably, the season will commence just 15 days later than it was originally scheduled to tip-off.

College basketball teams were allowed to start practices on Wednesday, October 14. Unlike in years pasts,  ... 

NBA 2020-21 season to start on Tuesday, December 22

The NBA officially announced it will tip-off on Tuesday, December 22. The league confirmed the start date for the campaign through a press release send out on today (Tuesday, November 10). 

According to the press release, the NBA has made adjusts to its collective bargaining agreement with the players’ union. The adjusts center around COVID-19 and how the league will go forward.

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Sports News: When will the next NHL, NBA, and other major sports seasons begin?

Sports fans are wondering when their favorite sports and leagues will resume play. The NHL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA basketball all have plans to start their new seasons soon. Plans may not be concrete, but at least fans and punters have hope of new seasons beginning soon.

The NHL recently crowned the 2019-20 Stanley Cup champions as the Tampa Bay Lightning lifted Sir Stanley’s mug and now, the NHL is in its offseason.

The NBA is heading toward the end of the Finals as the Miami Heat and LA Lakers battle it out for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Association  ... 

NBA Playoff Picks September 5-6: Nuggets versus Clippers headline play

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  ... 

NBA Playoffs: Philadelphia versus Boston headline first round action

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  ... 

NBA Picks August 6: Heat versus Bucks headline action

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  ... 

NBA Picks for July 31: Boston versus Milwaukee Headline Game

After more than four months away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA is back for the home stretch before the playoffs begin. Six games on scheduled for July 31 with the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks highlighting the action.

Boston Celtics versus Milwaukee Bucks

The Celtics enter with a 43-21 record and take on the Bucks with the best record in the NBA at 53-12. The teams have split the two previous meetings this season. The Bucks are +26 on the Power Ranking Indicator, holding a narrow 3-point edge in that category. Both teams are “average” on the  ... 

The NBA is back! What should you know for the Association’s Orlando tournament?

If you missed the NBA, then it is time to rejoice as the Association is back, baby! The NBA will resume in July with a 22-team tournament played a the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The tournament will sort out the final seedings for the postseason and then widdle down to the NBA Champion. 

Although the announcement that the NBA would return came last week, Adam Silver and company are still putting plans into place for the resumption of the league. So, what should you know ahead of the NBA’s Orlando tournament?

The tournament

The 22-team  ... 

NBA Picks March 13: Clippers host Nets in game of the day

With less than a quarter of the NBA regular season remaining, teams are still battling for final playoff spots and jockeying for home-court advantage. With the second seed in the West, the Clippers host the Nets in the top game for Friday, March 13.

Brooklyn Nets versus Los Angeles Clippers

Brooklyn heads into play 8th in the Eastern Conference, while the Clippers are 2nd in the Western Conference, behind only the Lakers. Both teams have been playing well lately with Brooklyn at “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and Los Angeles at “burning hot down”. The Clippers have  ... 

NBA Playoffs: who will win the NBA Finals 2020?

The NBA Playoffs are just around the corner and the Association’s second season will see 16 teams fight for the chance to play in the NBA Finals 2020. 

The NBA Playoffs begin on April 18 and run until the NBA Champion is crowned on June 21. It is a two-month sprint for teams following the 82-game marathon that is the regular season.

Today, we look at some of the potential NBA Playoff match-ups and explore the NBA Playoff simulator tool available at Zcode System.  ... 

NBA Picks February 29: Rockets versus Celtics featured matchup

As we approach the end of February teams begin the final playoff run. Some times are looking to solidify their seeding, while others are battling for the final playoff spots. The Houston Rockets at the Boston Celtics is the featured game for February 29.

Houston Rockets versus Boston Celtics

Houston enters play with the fourth-best record in the Western Conference. They take a 17-12 road record to Boston to face the Celtics, ranked third in the east and have a 23-5 home record. The Rockets have a narrow +27 to +25 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator and are  ...