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NBA Recap and Preview for January 22, 2025


Recap of Tuesday, January 21, 2025

  1. New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets
    • Final Score: Knicks 99, Nets 95
    • C.O.C: 59%, C.O.G.O: 58%, Forecasted Total: 218.63
    • Key Takeaway: Despite being heavily favored, the Knicks struggled offensively, resulting in a close game under the total.
  2. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat
    • Final Score: Blazers 116, Heat 107
    • C.O.C: 55%, C.O.G.O: 61%, Forecasted Total: 228.86
    • Key Takeaway: Portland’s upset win highlighted Miami’s defensive lapses, pushing the game over the total.
  3. Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors
    • Final Score: Magic 93, Raptors 109
    • C.O.C: 74%, C.O.G.O: 39%, Forecasted Total: 210.4
    • Key Takeaway: Toronto controlled the game with solid defense, easily covering the spread and keeping the game under.
  4. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets
    • Final Score: 76ers 109, Nuggets 144
    • C.O.C: 47%, C.O.G.O: 41%, Forecasted Total: 226.22
    • Key Takeaway: Denver’s high-powered offense dominated, blowing past the total in a one-sided affair.
  5. Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers
    • Final Score: Wizards 88, Lakers 111
    • C.O.C: 43%, C.O.G.O: 60%, Forecasted Total: 232.13
    • Key Takeaway: The Lakers’ defense smothered the Wizards, leading to an easy cover and an under result.

Preview for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

  1. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks
    • Spread: Timberwolves -3
    • Total: 216.5
    • Forecast: Timberwolves 110.58, Mavericks 108.24 (O/U: 218.82)
    • Insight: Minnesota looks to bounce back after two close losses, with a lean toward the over.
  2. Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks
    • Spread: Hawks -2.5
    • Total: 229.5
    • Forecast: Pistons 117.57, Hawks 118.52 (O/U: 236.09)
    • Insight: A high-scoring battle is expected between two evenly matched teams, favoring the over.
  3. Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets
    • Spread: Suns -11.5
    • Total: 219
    • Forecast: Suns 118.34, Nets 107.69 (O/U: 226.03)
    • Insight: The Suns should dominate at home, with a slight lean toward the under.
  4. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets
    • Spread: Cavaliers -3
    • Total: 230
    • Forecast: Cavaliers 114.62, Rockets 115.82 (O/U: 230.44)
    • Insight: Houston’s strong home form could challenge Cleveland in a game likely to go over.
  5. Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
    • Spread: Grizzlies -12
    • Total: 241
    • Forecast: Hornets 111.96, Grizzlies 123.78 (O/U: 235.74)
    • Insight: Memphis is heavily favored, but the total might stay under due to Charlotte’s recent defensive improvements.
  6. Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
    • Spread: Bucks -5.5
    • Total: 236
    • Forecast: Bucks 123.79, Pelicans 113.27 (O/U: 237.06)
    • Insight: Milwaukee’s strong form and offensive power suggest a high-scoring game leaning toward the over.
  7. Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
    • Spread: Thunder -17
    • Total: 227.5
    • Forecast: Jazz 95.91, Thunder 119.64 (O/U: 215.55)
    • Insight: Oklahoma City is expected to cruise to victory, with a strong lean toward the under.
  8. Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings
    • Spread: Kings -2.5
    • Total: 229.5
    • Forecast: Warriors 112.62, Kings 120.09 (O/U: 232.71)
    • Insight: Sacramento’s momentum should carry them past Golden State, pushing the game over the total.
  9. Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers
    • Spread: Celtics -10
    • Total: 217.5
    • Forecast: Celtics 111.9, Clippers 103.02 (O/U: 214.92)
    • Insight: Boston is heavily favored, but the total leans under with both teams showing solid defense.

SBI Markets for January 22, 2025

Straight-Up (SU) Trends

  • 1-Day: Favorites 60%, Underdogs 40% (Bullish)
  • 3-Day: Favorites 69.7%, Underdogs 30.7% (Bullish)
  • 7-Day: Favorites 72.1%, Underdogs 28% (Bullish)

Over/Under (O/U) Trends

  • 1-Day: Over 40%, Under 60% (Bearish for Overs)
  • 3-Day: Over 36.7%, Under 63.7% (Bearish for Overs)
  • 7-Day: Over 53.9%, Under 46.3% (Neutral)

Against the Spread (ATS) Trends

  • 1-Day: Favorites 40%, Underdogs 60% (Bearish for Favorites)
  • 3-Day: Favorites 54.7%, Underdogs 45.7% (Neutral)
  • 7-Day: Favorites 53.7%, Underdogs 46.4% (Neutral)

Key Takeaways

  1. Favorites remain strong SU, reflecting stability in top-tier teams’ performance.
  2. Totals show a bearish trend for overs in recent days, suggesting defense is dominating games.
  3. ATS Trends indicate tighter matchups, with slight advantages for underdogs.
Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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