Posted on
12/18/2007 6:41:38 PM
NBA Betting Trends – Raptors, Clippers Both Struggling
By Eric Williams
The Toronto Raptors, (14-11 SU, 15-9-1 ATS, 11-14 O/U) are 4-1 in their last five games, but enter this matchup coming off their worst performance of the season, a 90-77 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Clippers, (9-14 SU, 9-14 ATS. 9-14 O/U) have alternated wins and losses in their last six games and also enter this matchup coming off a loss, a dismal 113-92 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
The Raptors, led by forward Chris Bosh, (19.0 ppg, 8.8 rpg) are ranked 16th in offense, averaging 98.0 points per game while the Clippers are ranked 21st, averaging 94.3 points per game.
The Raptors are ranked 8th in defense, holding their opponents to 94.6 points per game while the Clippers are ranked 15th in defense, giving up 98.8 points per game.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my NBA basketball betting free pick.
Key Raptors Trends
The Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.
Key Clippers Trends
The Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games.
The Clippers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a S.U. loss.
The Clippers are 15-37-1 ATS in their last 53 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.
The Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400.
The Under is 4-0 in Clippers last 4 Tuesday games.
The Under is 6-0 in Clippers last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.
The Raptors are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles.
Analysis: The Raptors are a solid 7-3-1 ATS on the road this season but something tells me the Clippers are going to be waiting for the Raptors tonight, particularly after their debacle against the Lakers over the weekend. Take the Clippers to cover the spread even if they don’t win outright.
NBA Free Picks: Clippers +5 Points/Under 187 Total Points
10:35 PM EST
Toronto Raptors -5 -110
LA Clippers +5 -110
Over 187 -110
Under 187 -110
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