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NBA Recap and Preview for Monday, January 20th, 2025


Recap of Sunday, January 19th, 2025

  1. San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat
    • Final Score: Spurs 107, Heat 128
    • C.O.C: 57%, C.O.G.O: 79%, Forecasted Total: 215.18
    • Key Takeaway: Miami dominated on both ends, covering the spread with ease. The over barely hit with Miami’s offensive surge.
  2. Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic
    • Final Score: Nuggets 113, Magic 100
    • C.O.C: 42%, C.O.G.O: 57%, Forecasted Total: 228.39
    • Key Takeaway: Denver’s defense shined as they held Orlando well below their forecasted output. The game stayed under the total.
  3. Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings
    • Final Score: Wizards 100, Kings 123
    • C.O.C: 26%, C.O.G.O: 66%, Forecasted Total: 238.98
    • Key Takeaway: Sacramento maintained control throughout, covering the spread comfortably. The game hit the under due to Washington’s struggles.
  4. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
    • Final Score: Lakers 102, Clippers 116
    • C.O.C: 60%, C.O.G.O: 19%, Forecasted Total: 210.61
    • Key Takeaway: Clippers extended their win streak to four games, covering the spread in style. The total remained under.
  5. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
    • Final Score: 76ers 109, Bucks 123
    • C.O.C: 47%, C.O.G.O: 24%, Forecasted Total: 225.8
    • Key Takeaway: Milwaukee’s strong offense ensured another over while easily covering the spread.
  6. Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers
    • Final Score: Bulls 102, Blazers 113
    • C.O.C: 77%, C.O.G.O: 73%, Forecasted Total: 226.56
    • Key Takeaway: The Blazers snapped their losing streak with a commanding win. The total went under as Chicago’s offense faltered.
  7. Brooklyn Nets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
    • Final Score: Nets 101, Thunder 127
    • C.O.C: 40%, C.O.G.O: 33%, Forecasted Total: 211.9
    • Key Takeaway: OKC’s dominant showing covered the spread, and the game stayed under the forecasted total.

Preview for Monday, January 20th, 2025

  1. Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets
    • Spread: Mavericks -6
    • Total: 223.5
    • Forecast: Dallas 115.14, Charlotte 110.03 (O/U: 225.17)
    • Insight: Dallas looks to build on their last win, with a slight edge to the over.
  2. Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets
    • Spread: Rockets -12.5
    • Total: 222.5
    • Forecast: Houston 115.38, Detroit 104.67 (O/U: 220.05)
    • Insight: Houston’s offensive power should dominate, with a lean to the under.
  3. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies
    • Spread: Grizzlies -6
    • Total: 230.5
    • Forecast: Memphis 116.88, Minnesota 115.47 (O/U: 232.35)
    • Insight: A high-scoring game is expected, with Memphis covering the spread.
  4. Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks
    • Spread: Knicks -6.5
    • Total: 235.5
    • Forecast: Knicks 120.02, Hawks 115.35 (O/U: 235.37)
    • Insight: The total is in line with forecasts, but the Knicks hold a slight edge.
  5. Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
    • Spread: Cavaliers -7.5
    • Total: 230.5
    • Forecast: Cavaliers 123.51, Suns 113.39 (O/U: 236.9)
    • Insight: Cleveland’s dominance at home should continue, with a strong lean to the over.
  6. Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors
    • Spread: Celtics -10
    • Total: 218.5
    • Forecast: Celtics 116.89, Warriors 108.12 (O/U: 225.01)
    • Insight: Boston should cover, with the total leaning over.
  7. Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans
    • Spread: Pelicans -15.5
    • Total: 232.5
    • Forecast: Pelicans 124.76, Jazz 109.66 (O/U: 234.42)
    • Insight: New Orleans is in strong form, with a lean to the over.
  8. Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers
    • Spread: Clippers -5.5
    • Total: 227
    • Forecast: Clippers 117.62, Bulls 113.76 (O/U: 231.38)
    • Insight: Clippers continue their winning streak, with the game expected to stay under.

SBI Markets for January 20th, 2025

Straight-Up (SU) Trends

  • 1-Day: Favorites 86%, Underdogs 14% (Bullish for Favorites)
  • 3-Day: Favorites 69.7%, Underdogs 30.3% (Bullish for Favorites)
  • 7-Day: Favorites 69.9%, Underdogs 30.1% (Bullish for Favorites)

Over/Under (O/U) Trends

  • 1-Day: Over 57%, Under 43% (Neutral)
  • 3-Day: Over 63.7%, Under 36.3% (Bullish for Overs)
  • 7-Day: Over 66%, Under 34% (Bullish for Overs)

Against the Spread (ATS) Trends

  • 1-Day: Favorites 86%, Underdogs 14% (Bullish for Favorites)
  • 3-Day: Favorites 54.3%, Underdogs 45.7% (Neutral)
  • 7-Day: Favorites 53.1%, Underdogs 46.9% (Neutral)

Key Takeaways

  1. Favorites continue to dominate SU, particularly in the short-term trends.
  2. Overs are trending bullish across 3-day and 7-day windows, suggesting high-scoring games.
  3. ATS remains neutral, with no significant edge for either side.
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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