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 high-scoring game according to the Totals Predictor, so betting “over” is a smart play. Both teams have been consistent with their favorite/underdog status, as indicated by the Team Volatility Oscillator. Look for the Bucks to take care of business on their home court.
Golden State Warriors versus Los Angeles Lakers
The Warriors won the first meeting between the teams this year by the score of 115-113 as a road underdog. They are “burning hot” versus “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator and the Lakers have a +20 to +16 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. The teams have been trending on opposite sides of the line, so it’s best to avoid the “over/under” for this game. Los Angeles is +12 to +8 on the Team Volatility Oscillator, indicating more consistent play in relation to their favorite/underdog status. The Lakers will win at home.
Phoenix Suns versus Minnesota Timberwolves
The Suns are “burning hot” versus “dead” as they come in with the fourth-best record in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves are last. Not surprisingly, the Suns have a +25 to 0 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Expect a high-scoring game, so betting “over” is a great play in this game. Minnesota is extremely stable, coming in at +20 on the Team Volatility Oscillator. That stability will continue. They will be a home underdog and the Suns will have little difficulty coming away with a win.
Chicago Bulls versus Toronto Raptors
Both teams are in good position for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Chicago is the hotter team at the moment, coming in “burning hot” versus “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +14 to +11 on the Power Ranking Indicator. Expect more of a defensive battle, so betting “under” is a smart play for this game. Neither team is exceptionally stable, so take the favorite/underdog status more lightly in this one. Look for the Raptors to edge the Bulls, mainly due to home-court advantage.
Memphis Grizzlies versus Houston Rockets
The Grizzlies are fighting for a playoff spot, currently, 10th in the Western Conference, while the Rockets are next to last. Memphis won the first game between the teams this season by 12 points as a road underdog. They have a +17 to +2 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average down” versus “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The teams are trending on opposite sides of the “over/under” line, so it’s best to avoid that bet for this game. The teams have been moderately consistent with regard to their “favorite/underdog” status. There is little to make me think the Rockets will figure things out anytime soon. Go with the Grizzlies for another road win
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