NBA team-by-team trends: Best and worst spot bets
Some say the NBA is simply an acronym for ‘Nothing But Aggravation’. Others insist it’s merely a ‘Nice Bankroll Additive’.
Whatever your take, there is no better time than the present – with the NBA taking a time out for the All-Star break - to examine the condition of each team in the league at this stage of the season.
From the surprise teams to the disappointments, the run to the 2012 playoffs is about to take off.
Here’s a quick look at some of the GOOD, BAD, and UGLY team trends on every team and how they have fared SU (Straight Up) and ATS (Against The Spread) this season in games played through the All-Star break.
In addition, I also break down performance records for each team in games versus .500 or less and greater than .500 opponents this campaign.
ATLANTA HAWKS
Good: 8-1 ATS with no rest
Bad: 2-9 ATS off back to back (BB) wins
Ugly: 0-5 ATS off BB SU&ATS wins
Vs..500 or worse: 13-3 SU, 8-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 7-11 SU, 8-10 ATS
BOSTON CELTICS
Good: 5-1 ATS vs. .333 or worse opponents
Bad: 1-4 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-4 ATS with revenge vs. opponents with no rest
Vs..500 or worse: 10-7 SU, 7-10 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-10 SU, 6-9 ATS
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Good: 4-1 ATS away vs. opponents off BB wins
Bad: 1-7 ATS off division game
Ugly: 0-6 ATS off SU&ATS division loss
Vs..500 or worse: 4-11 SU, 6-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 0-19 SU, 6-13 ATS
CHICAGO BULLS
Good: 7-1 ATS after allow 100 or more points
Bad: 1-4 ATS off BB wins vs. winning opponents
Ugly: 0-3 ATS off BB SU&ATS wins vs. winning opponents
Vs..500 or worse: 23-3 SU, 17-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Good: 5-1 ATS off BB losses
Bad: 2-6 ATS as favorites
Ugly: 0-4 ATS as favorites vs. greater than .250
Vs..500 or worse: 10-7 SU, 10-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 3-1 SU, 6-8 ATS
DALLAS MAVERICKS
Good: 6-1-1 ATS vs. opponents off BB wins
Bad: 1-3 ATS vs. division
Ugly: 0-3 ATS off division win
Vs. .500 or worse: 12-6 SU, 11-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 9-7 SU, 8-7-1 ATS
DENVER NUGGETS
Good: 9-3 ATS road dogs
Bad: 1-7 ATS home off loss
Ugly: 0-6 ATS home off loss vs. opponents off loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 12-4 SU, 10-6 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 6-13 SU, 10-9 ATS
DETROIT PISTONS
Good: 8-2 ATS home vs. .475 or greater opponents
Bad: 6-11 ATS away
Ugly: 0-5 ATS double-digit road dogs
Vs. .500 or worse: 6-15 SU, 9-12 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-9 SU, 8-6 ATS
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Good: 8-2 ATS off BB losses
Bad: 1-7 ATS vs. less than .333 opponents
Ugly: 0-6 ATS w/revenge vs. less than .333 opponents
Vs. .500 or worse: 5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 8-10 SU, 10-8 ATS
HOUSTON ROCKETS
Good: 8-0 ATS home off loss
Bad: 2-6 ATS road dogs less than 7
Ugly: 0-5 ATS away with revenge
Vs. .500 or worse: 10-10 SU, 9-11 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 10-4 SU, 11-3 ATS
INDIANA PACERS
Good: 4-0 ATS away off SU favorite loss
Bad: 4-10 ATS off SU&ATS win
Ugly: 0-4 ATS off BB SU&ATS wins
Vs. .500 or worse: 13-5 SU, 8-10 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 8-7 SU, 7-8 ATS
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Good: 7-2 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Bad: 2-7-1 ATS off BB wins
Ugly: 0-4 ATS away off BB wins
Vs. .500 or worse: 8-3 SU, 7-4 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 12-8 SU, 10-9-1 ATS
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Good: 11-5 ATS home
Bad: 5-13 ATS away
Ugly: 0-5 ATS away vs. opponents off loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 9-8 SU, 7-10 ATS
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Good: 7-2 ATS non con games
Bad: 3-8 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-4 ATS vs. opponents off loss with no rest
Vs. .500 or worse: 10-3 SU, 8-5 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 9-12 SU, 8-13 ATS
MIAMI HEAT
Good: 4-1 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Bad: 6-10 ATS vs. opponents off loss
Ugly: 1-7 ATS favorite more than eight vs. non-div favorite opponents off loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 16-3 SU, 9-10 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 11-4 SU, 9-6 ATS
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Good: 3-0 ATS home vs. opponents off BB losses
Bad: 2-8 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-5 ATS home vs. opponents with no rest
Vs. .500 or worse: 8-7 SU, 6-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-13 SU, 7-11 ATS
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Good: 11-3 ATS away
Bad: 2-7 ATS home vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-6 ATS home favorite 2 or more vs. opponents with no rest
Vs. .500 or worse: 9-6 SU, 8-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 8-11 SU, 12-7 ATS
NEW JERSEY NETS
Good: 5-0 ATS away vs. opponents off DD win
Bad: 3-13 ATS home
Ugly: 0-7 ATS home off win
Vs. .500 or worse: 8-10 SU, 7-11 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 2-15 SU, 7-10 ATS
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
Good: 11-5 ATS away
Bad: 5-12 ATS home
Ugly: 1-7 ATS home off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or less: 5-12 SU, 8-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 3-13 SU, 8-8 ATS
NEW YORK KNICKS
Good: 4-1 ATS as favorites four or less
Bad: 1-6 ATS favorites off SU&ATS win
Ugly: 0-5 ATS favorites off SU&ATS win vs. 333 or less opp
Vs. .500 or worse: 12-10- SU, 8-14 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-8 SU, 8-5 ATS
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Good: 6-1 ATS off loss
Bad: 3-6 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-4 ATS away vs. opponents with no rest
Vs. .500 or worse: 18-3 SU, 12-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 9-4 SU, 7-6 ATS
ORLANDO MAGIC
Good: 9-2 ATS off SU&ATS loss
Bad: 4-8 ATS off win more than eight
Ugly: 1-7 ATS off ATS win more than eight
Vs. .500 or worse: 16-5 SU, 13-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Good: 6-0 ATS favorites with no rest
Bad: 4-8 ATS vs. opponents off win
Ugly: 1-5 ATS away vs. opponents off win
Vs. .500 or worse: 13-4 SU, 13-4 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 7-10 SU, 6-11 ATS
PHOENIX SUNS
Good: 4-2 ATS vs. opponents off DD win
Bad: 3-7 ATS favorites
Ugly: 0-4 ATS favorites off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 9-8 SU, 8-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-12 SU, 6-11 ATS
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Good: 7-1 ATS home off SU&ATS loss
Bad: 6-10 ATS away
Ugly: 1-8 ATS away off win
Vs. .500 or worse: 8-7 SU, 7-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 10-9 SU, 11-8 ATS
SACRAMENTO KINGS
Good: 10-5 ATS off BB losses
Bad: 5-8 ATS with double revenge
Ugly: 1-6 ATS odd DD loss with double revenge
Vs. .500 or less: 6-11 SU, 9-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-11 SU, 8-8 ATS
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Good: 8-2 ATS home off win
Bad: 1-3 ATS vs. opponents off SU&ATS win
Ugly: 0-5 ATS off win 14 or more
Vs. .500 or worse: 13-5 SU, 8-9-1 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 11-5 SU, 12-4 ATS
TORONTO RAPTORS
Good: 10-4 ATS off SU&ATS win
Bad: 4-8 ATS vs. opponents off SU&ATS loss
Ugly: 1-5 ATS vs. 333 or worse opponents off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 7-10 SU / 9-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 3-13 SU, 9-6-1 ATS
UTAH JAZZ
Good: 11-7 ATS home
Bad: 5-9 ATS away
Ugly: 1-5 ATS away vs. opponents off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 10-6 SU, 9-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-11 SU, 7-9 ATS
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Good: 3-1 ATS off BB losses vs. opponents off BB wins
Bad: 7-19 ATS dogs
Ugly: 1-10 ATS dogs vs. opponents off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 5-13 SU, 6-12 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 2-13 SU, 4-11 ATS
Little did Charlotte realize that its 96-95 loss to Miami on Dec 28 would be the closest it would come to defeating a winning team this season. On the flip side, Golden State, Memphis and New Jersey can take pride in knowing they’ve been the only teams in the loop with a losing record that have managed to slay the Bulls.
FYI: teams that have responded exceptionally well in same season revenge affairs this season include the Trailblazers (5-1 SU and ATS) and the Lakers (3-0 SU and ATS), while the teams that have struggled in these same payback situations include the Bobcats (0-10 SU and 2-8 ATS), the Bucks (0-6 SU and ATS) and the Wizards (1-9 SU and 2-8 ATS).
I’ve done my homework. Now, you do yours and we’ll both enjoy the second half of the season.
Some say the NBA is simply an acronym for ‘Nothing But Aggravation’. Others insist it’s merely a ‘Nice Bankroll Additive’.
Whatever your take, there is no better time than the present – with the NBA taking a time out for the All-Star break - to examine the condition of each team in the league at this stage of the season.
From the surprise teams to the disappointments, the run to the 2012 playoffs is about to take off.
Here’s a quick look at some of the GOOD, BAD, and UGLY team trends on every team and how they have fared SU (Straight Up) and ATS (Against The Spread) this season in games played through the All-Star break.
In addition, I also break down performance records for each team in games versus .500 or less and greater than .500 opponents this campaign.
ATLANTA HAWKS
Good: 8-1 ATS with no rest
Bad: 2-9 ATS off back to back (BB) wins
Ugly: 0-5 ATS off BB SU&ATS wins
Vs..500 or worse: 13-3 SU, 8-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 7-11 SU, 8-10 ATS
BOSTON CELTICS
Good: 5-1 ATS vs. .333 or worse opponents
Bad: 1-4 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-4 ATS with revenge vs. opponents with no rest
Vs..500 or worse: 10-7 SU, 7-10 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-10 SU, 6-9 ATS
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Good: 4-1 ATS away vs. opponents off BB wins
Bad: 1-7 ATS off division game
Ugly: 0-6 ATS off SU&ATS division loss
Vs..500 or worse: 4-11 SU, 6-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 0-19 SU, 6-13 ATS
CHICAGO BULLS
Good: 7-1 ATS after allow 100 or more points
Bad: 1-4 ATS off BB wins vs. winning opponents
Ugly: 0-3 ATS off BB SU&ATS wins vs. winning opponents
Vs..500 or worse: 23-3 SU, 17-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Good: 5-1 ATS off BB losses
Bad: 2-6 ATS as favorites
Ugly: 0-4 ATS as favorites vs. greater than .250
Vs..500 or worse: 10-7 SU, 10-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 3-1 SU, 6-8 ATS
DALLAS MAVERICKS
Good: 6-1-1 ATS vs. opponents off BB wins
Bad: 1-3 ATS vs. division
Ugly: 0-3 ATS off division win
Vs. .500 or worse: 12-6 SU, 11-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 9-7 SU, 8-7-1 ATS
DENVER NUGGETS
Good: 9-3 ATS road dogs
Bad: 1-7 ATS home off loss
Ugly: 0-6 ATS home off loss vs. opponents off loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 12-4 SU, 10-6 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 6-13 SU, 10-9 ATS
DETROIT PISTONS
Good: 8-2 ATS home vs. .475 or greater opponents
Bad: 6-11 ATS away
Ugly: 0-5 ATS double-digit road dogs
Vs. .500 or worse: 6-15 SU, 9-12 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-9 SU, 8-6 ATS
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Good: 8-2 ATS off BB losses
Bad: 1-7 ATS vs. less than .333 opponents
Ugly: 0-6 ATS w/revenge vs. less than .333 opponents
Vs. .500 or worse: 5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 8-10 SU, 10-8 ATS
HOUSTON ROCKETS
Good: 8-0 ATS home off loss
Bad: 2-6 ATS road dogs less than 7
Ugly: 0-5 ATS away with revenge
Vs. .500 or worse: 10-10 SU, 9-11 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 10-4 SU, 11-3 ATS
INDIANA PACERS
Good: 4-0 ATS away off SU favorite loss
Bad: 4-10 ATS off SU&ATS win
Ugly: 0-4 ATS off BB SU&ATS wins
Vs. .500 or worse: 13-5 SU, 8-10 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 8-7 SU, 7-8 ATS
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Good: 7-2 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Bad: 2-7-1 ATS off BB wins
Ugly: 0-4 ATS away off BB wins
Vs. .500 or worse: 8-3 SU, 7-4 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 12-8 SU, 10-9-1 ATS
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Good: 11-5 ATS home
Bad: 5-13 ATS away
Ugly: 0-5 ATS away vs. opponents off loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 9-8 SU, 7-10 ATS
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Good: 7-2 ATS non con games
Bad: 3-8 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-4 ATS vs. opponents off loss with no rest
Vs. .500 or worse: 10-3 SU, 8-5 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 9-12 SU, 8-13 ATS
MIAMI HEAT
Good: 4-1 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Bad: 6-10 ATS vs. opponents off loss
Ugly: 1-7 ATS favorite more than eight vs. non-div favorite opponents off loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 16-3 SU, 9-10 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 11-4 SU, 9-6 ATS
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Good: 3-0 ATS home vs. opponents off BB losses
Bad: 2-8 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-5 ATS home vs. opponents with no rest
Vs. .500 or worse: 8-7 SU, 6-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-13 SU, 7-11 ATS
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Good: 11-3 ATS away
Bad: 2-7 ATS home vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-6 ATS home favorite 2 or more vs. opponents with no rest
Vs. .500 or worse: 9-6 SU, 8-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 8-11 SU, 12-7 ATS
NEW JERSEY NETS
Good: 5-0 ATS away vs. opponents off DD win
Bad: 3-13 ATS home
Ugly: 0-7 ATS home off win
Vs. .500 or worse: 8-10 SU, 7-11 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 2-15 SU, 7-10 ATS
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
Good: 11-5 ATS away
Bad: 5-12 ATS home
Ugly: 1-7 ATS home off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or less: 5-12 SU, 8-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 3-13 SU, 8-8 ATS
NEW YORK KNICKS
Good: 4-1 ATS as favorites four or less
Bad: 1-6 ATS favorites off SU&ATS win
Ugly: 0-5 ATS favorites off SU&ATS win vs. 333 or less opp
Vs. .500 or worse: 12-10- SU, 8-14 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-8 SU, 8-5 ATS
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Good: 6-1 ATS off loss
Bad: 3-6 ATS vs. opponents with no rest
Ugly: 0-4 ATS away vs. opponents with no rest
Vs. .500 or worse: 18-3 SU, 12-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 9-4 SU, 7-6 ATS
ORLANDO MAGIC
Good: 9-2 ATS off SU&ATS loss
Bad: 4-8 ATS off win more than eight
Ugly: 1-7 ATS off ATS win more than eight
Vs. .500 or worse: 16-5 SU, 13-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Good: 6-0 ATS favorites with no rest
Bad: 4-8 ATS vs. opponents off win
Ugly: 1-5 ATS away vs. opponents off win
Vs. .500 or worse: 13-4 SU, 13-4 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 7-10 SU, 6-11 ATS
PHOENIX SUNS
Good: 4-2 ATS vs. opponents off DD win
Bad: 3-7 ATS favorites
Ugly: 0-4 ATS favorites off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 9-8 SU, 8-9 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-12 SU, 6-11 ATS
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Good: 7-1 ATS home off SU&ATS loss
Bad: 6-10 ATS away
Ugly: 1-8 ATS away off win
Vs. .500 or worse: 8-7 SU, 7-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 10-9 SU, 11-8 ATS
SACRAMENTO KINGS
Good: 10-5 ATS off BB losses
Bad: 5-8 ATS with double revenge
Ugly: 1-6 ATS odd DD loss with double revenge
Vs. .500 or less: 6-11 SU, 9-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-11 SU, 8-8 ATS
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Good: 8-2 ATS home off win
Bad: 1-3 ATS vs. opponents off SU&ATS win
Ugly: 0-5 ATS off win 14 or more
Vs. .500 or worse: 13-5 SU, 8-9-1 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 11-5 SU, 12-4 ATS
TORONTO RAPTORS
Good: 10-4 ATS off SU&ATS win
Bad: 4-8 ATS vs. opponents off SU&ATS loss
Ugly: 1-5 ATS vs. 333 or worse opponents off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 7-10 SU / 9-8 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 3-13 SU, 9-6-1 ATS
UTAH JAZZ
Good: 11-7 ATS home
Bad: 5-9 ATS away
Ugly: 1-5 ATS away vs. opponents off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 10-6 SU, 9-7 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 5-11 SU, 7-9 ATS
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Good: 3-1 ATS off BB losses vs. opponents off BB wins
Bad: 7-19 ATS dogs
Ugly: 1-10 ATS dogs vs. opponents off SU&ATS loss
Vs. .500 or worse: 5-13 SU, 6-12 ATS
Vs. winning opponents: 2-13 SU, 4-11 ATS
Little did Charlotte realize that its 96-95 loss to Miami on Dec 28 would be the closest it would come to defeating a winning team this season. On the flip side, Golden State, Memphis and New Jersey can take pride in knowing they’ve been the only teams in the loop with a losing record that have managed to slay the Bulls.
FYI: teams that have responded exceptionally well in same season revenge affairs this season include the Trailblazers (5-1 SU and ATS) and the Lakers (3-0 SU and ATS), while the teams that have struggled in these same payback situations include the Bobcats (0-10 SU and 2-8 ATS), the Bucks (0-6 SU and ATS) and the Wizards (1-9 SU and 2-8 ATS).
I’ve done my homework. Now, you do yours and we’ll both enjoy the second half of the season.
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