The NBA is set for the home stretch following the All-Star break and trade deadline. Playoff positioning is up for grabs. The featured game for February 26 is the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.
Brooklyn Nets versus Milwaukee Bucks
The Nets head into action 8th in the Eastern Conference and face the 6th seeded Bucks. Milwaukee has a +22 to +14 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Neither team is playing their best lately with the Bucks at “average down” and Nets at “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games, so betting “over” is a smart play. The Score Predictor has the Bucks by a 116-111 score with 50 percent confidence. The teams are both at +16 on the Team Volatility Oscillator, indicating they are consistent with regard to their favorite/underdog status. I like the Bucks at home to win and cover.
Toronto Raptors versus Atlanta Hawks
The Raptors are in the 7th spot in the Eastern Conference and the Hawks are on the outside of the playoff picture looking in at 10th. The Hawks are playing better lately at “burning hot” versus “average up? on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Raptors have a +16 to +14 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. The teams have been trending in games on opposite sides to the over/under line, making that an iffy bet. Both teams have been relatively stable according to the Team Volatility Oscillator. The Score Predictor likes Atlanta by a 117-108 margin with 56 percent confidence. Go with the Hawks, perhaps in overtime.
San Antonio Spurs versus Miami Heat
At 11th in the Western Conference, the Spurs are on the outside of the playoff picture, while the Heat is 1st in the Eastern Conference. Miami has a +25 to +8 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Score Predictor likes Miami by a single point, 115-114, with 67 percent confidence. Note that the teams have been trending on opposite sides of the line according to the Totals Predictor. Both teams are consistently performing according to their favorite/underdog status, as indicated on the Team Volatility Oscillator. The Heat is too good and will come away with a home win and cover.
Washington Wizards versus Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland enters with the 4th best record in the Eastern Conference and the Wizards are 11th. The Cavaliers have a +18 to +7 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average” versus “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Score Predictor has the Wizards winning by a 111-101 margin with 68 percent confidence. The teams have been trending in games on the opposite side of the over/under line, so it’s best to avoid that bet. With both teams showing good stability, it’s more of an indication to go with the favorite. Cleveland will win by six to ten points.
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