NBA Recap and Preview for January 22, 2025

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.