SCHEDULE QUIRKS THIS WEEK IN THE NBA
March gets weird in the NBA
Before we hit schedule quirks, let’s do some gloating. We headed into the final day of the month of February on Friday hovering just below +10units. Our whop package has a “free month if we ever have a losing month” policy because we do not want to sell losing picks, and believe our consistency beating the closing line will lead to consistent results. We could have easily packed it in on the final day, but NOPE, there were strong opportunities to take advantage of. Nearly 15 units went down on the Friday card, netting +4 and bringing February to nearly +14units. March has begun 8-4, +1.3units. After +19 for January, year to date is +34units. What a run!!! It continued in December too but I’ll shut up.
Last week when Ian wrote out the schedule quirks, he pointed out the Sacramento Kings as a team to watch because the easy breaks and teams on hand. They went 3-0, and the suggestion to do rollover ML bets would have been very profitable. Let’s see what he’s got for us this week. The below section was written by Ian Toria after he scoured this week’s NBA schedule:
These FOUR schedule quirks could shake up the standings.
Teams are making their final playoff push, and for us bettors, every competitive game is a chance to build the bankroll. First, we highlight two East teams separated by just one game— and home-court advantage is at stake. Then, we feature two Western conference squads that have a chance to clash in the first round.
The Milwaukee Bucks have four games this week, all in back-to-back sets, much like the Spurs' brutal stretch last week. They open against Atlanta, who’s on the second leg of a B2B. I like Milwaukee ATS here against a likely gassed Hawks squad fresh off a high-tempo game in Memphis. Next, they return home for the Mavs, then get two days off before a home B2B against the Magic and Cavs. Watch out for potential Giannis and Dame rest spots in both second legs.
The Detroit Pistons are on a four-game West Coast trip. They open with a light matchup in Utah, the Jazz being on the B2B, before facing the Clippers on the second night of their 2 game set. After two days off, they face a well-rested Warriors squad coming off an easy game in Brooklyn. Look to play Detroit night 1, and fade them night two, as it is also a revenge Clippers spot vs Detroit at home. I will likely be on that.
The Denver Nuggets start their week late and have only three games—vs the Kings, Suns, and a Sunday-Monday B2B against the Thunder. All three match up well with Denver, so expect these games to go to the wire. However, none of these teams can truly contain Jokic, so I expect him to average more than 50+ combined points, rebounds and assists in these games. Jokic props on repeat this week.
Finally, the Golden State Warriors begin a three-game East Coast swing with a B2B against the Hornets and Knicks, followed by a matchup with the Nets. They then return home to face the Pistons. With just one game separating seeds 6-10 in the West, every win counts. Expect them to push hard to avoid the Play-In and a tough first-round matchup with OKC. I like GSW to take the easy ones, and will look to back them on a cover vs the Knicks. If the Charlotte game is a breeze, back to the GSW well.
We are back at it again tomorrow, live at 10 AM EST as Fiddle and Drew Johnson break down every side and total for Monday’s 7-game NBA slate. Watch on YouTube using the link below or tune in via The Advantage Sports Betting Podcast.
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