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@WizeOwlSports
Jun 2, 20194 min read
NBA Finals, Game 2: Golden State Warriors @ Toronto Raptors
All of the big picture betting trends we unearthed suggest it prudent to continue to back Toronto versus the full game number. The historica


@WizeOwlSports
May 18, 20191 min read
NBA Conference Finals, Game 3: Golden State Warriors @ Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers will host the Warriors as 2.5 point favorites, after losing games 1 and 2 of the NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals in


@WizeOwlSports
May 14, 20192 min read
NBA Conference Finals, Game 1: Portland Trail Blazers @ Golden State Warriors
We like the Blazers to cover the spread in the Western Conference Finals opener this evening, and are betting accordingly. Supporting our th


@WizeOwlSports
May 8, 20192 min read
May 8 NBA Playoffs: Celtics and Rockets Worth a Look Tonight
Our favorite guide to betting the NBA playoffs highlights the Celtics and Rockets as plays worth considering for Wednesday evenings NBA acti


@WizeOwlSports
May 6, 20191 min read
May 6 NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets
We called for the Rockets to rally in game 3 of their NBA Western Conference Semifinals matchup with the Warriors, and Houston did in fact s


@WizeOwlSports
May 4, 20191 min read
May 4 NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets
We expect the Rockets to bounce back Saturday, after losing games 1 and 2 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals on the road to the defend


@WizeOwlSports
Apr 15, 20191 min read
2019 NBA Playoffs: LA Clippers @ Golden State Warriors, Game 2
The Warriors are giving the Clippers 13 1/2 at Oracle Arena this evening. If history is any guide, these teams will produce a lower aggregat


@WizeOwlSports
Apr 7, 20191 min read
Apr 7 NBA Action: Good Teams vs. the Best Teams
In addition to taking ALL the road favs on the NBA schedule, we also like a couple of squads laying chalk at home Sunday. In particular, we


@WizeOwlSports
Apr 4, 20192 min read
Apr 4 NBA Action: Feasting on Home Dogs
Thursday's three-game NBA schedule features the Bucks at the Sixers and the Warriors at the Lakers. Consistent with indications from wha


@WizeOwlSports
Mar 16, 20191 min read
Mar 16 NBA Action: Fading Good Teams off Near Loss
As 11.5 point home favorites Thursday, the Nuggets barely staved off the Mavericks, eking out the win by the slimmest possible margin. Simil


@WizeOwlSports
Mar 5, 20192 min read
Mar 5 NBA Action: Boston Celtics @ Golden State Warriors
We are backing the Celtics to cover the spread at the Warriors this evening, although with some trepidation, we must admit. One the one hand


@WizeOwlSports
Mar 2, 20192 min read
Mar 2 NBA Action: Golden State Warriors @ Philadelphia 76ers
Our computer simulation work expects the Dubs to struggle yet again Saturday afternoon at Philly. Accordingly, we are taking the points and


@WizeOwlSports
Feb 23, 20192 min read
Feb 23 NBA Action: Home Teams off Close Wins
One system on our dashboard revolves around fading high-quality teams coming off narrow wins. The theory underlying the strategy is that, in


@WizeOwlSports
Feb 21, 20192 min read
NBA Totals Biased Just After the Break: OVERs Have an Edge
The betting public's attraction to higher scores has been documented numerous times. For instance, Paul, Weinbach & Wilson (2004) ob


@WizeOwlSports
Feb 2, 20192 min read
Feb 2 NBA Action: Lakers @ Warriors
Coming off the loss to the Philly a couple of days ago, look for intensity from the Warriors today that matches their talent level. While ex


@WizeOwlSports
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Nov 8 NBA Action: Milwaukee Bucks & Golden State Warriors
We have seen solid indications from our computer simulation work in favor of a Bucks cover at the Warriors tonight. Additionally, we have i


@WizeOwlSports
Oct 16, 20181 min read
2018 NBA Opening Night: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Golden State Warriors
Our computer simulation framework predicts a final combined total in the 215 ballpark when the final whistle sounds at Oracle Arena this eve


@WizeOwlSports
May 31, 20182 min read
NBA Finals: Cavaliers @ Warriors Game 1 Trends and Picks
Bottom Line: We give this Cavs team only a nominal shot at winning the series. And we certainty do not expect they will steal a game in Oakl


@WizeOwlSports
May 28, 20182 min read
NBA Conference Finals: Warriors @ Rockets Game 7 TOTALS Betting Insights
Basketball Reference identified 24 NBA Conference Finals game 7's, that date as far back as 1971. The average combined game 7 score is a


@WizeOwlSports
May 26, 20183 min read
NBA Conference Finals: Rockets @ Warriors Game 6 Betting Trends
Biting the bullet, laying the big chalk with the sharps, squares and everyone in between...Warriors -12
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