Slow and Steady Wins the NBA Handicapper Race

Compared to our blowout performance in week 18, week 19 was a bit of a slog. Our top handicappers still managed to make over $2k in profit, but they lost quite a few wagers along the way. 

Check out who managed to do the best last week, and see what games we’re watching in week 20.

The Best NBA Handicappers Last Week

Compared to the knockout performances from our handicappers in week 18, last week was kind of a struggle. With a collective record of 53-30 and a 63.8% win rate, the top five weren’t even close to catching up with the 100% record. 

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But, the top five put in the work, even though they seemed to slog through it a bit. They came out with $2,010 in profit, which is still an admirable sum. 

We did see a few new faces this week, including Logan Wilson and Diego Garcia. 

Al Grant Bets Nothing But Favorites

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Looking at Grant’s wagers for last week, there’s a clear connection. They are all fairly conservative, with -110 odds on every spread and total he placed. 

GAME DATE SPORT TEAMS SCORE BET TYPE DESCRIPTION RESULT
2025-03-04 NBA BASKETBALL

HOUSTON ROCKETS

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INDIANA PACERS

102 – 115 Over Bet [515] TOTAL o232-110 (HOUSTON ROCKETS vrs INDIANA PACERS) Lose
2025-03-04 NBA BASKETBALL

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS

115 – 136 Spread [532] LOS ANGELES LAKERS -8½-110 Win
2025-03-04 NBA BASKETBALL

HOUSTON ROCKETS

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INDIANA PACERS

102 – 115 Spread [516] INDIANA PACERS -3½-110 Win
2025-03-04 NBA BASKETBALL

TORONTO RAPTORS

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ORLANDO MAGIC

114 – 113 Spread [518] ORLANDO MAGIC -6½-110 Lose
2025-03-03 NBA BASKETBALL

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

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CHARLOTTE HORNETS

119 – 101 Under Bet [504] TOTAL u228-110 (GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS vrs CHARLOTTE HORNETS) Win
2025-03-02 NBA BASKETBALL

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS

102 – 108 Spread [578] LOS ANGELES LAKERS +3-110 Win
2025-03-02 NBA BASKETBALL

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

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SAN ANTONIO SPURS

146 – 132 Under Bet [572] TOTAL u236½-110 (OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER vrs SAN ANTONIO SPURS) Lose
2025-03-01 NBA BASKETBALL

BROOKLYN NETS

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DETROIT PISTONS

94 – 115 Spread [552] DETROIT PISTONS -11-110 Win
2025-03-01 NBA BASKETBALL

SACRAMENTO KINGS

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HOUSTON ROCKETS

113 – 103 Spread [554] HOUSTON ROCKETS -5-110 Lose

My man really said why struggle picking wagers when I can just use the same approach for everything. And in fairness, it’s not a bad idea. Totals and spreads for NBA betting are often more profitable than moneylines, due to the high rate of upset. He just needs to do a bit more research for his totals wagers, as he went 4-3 with totals. 

Looking at historic data for matchups of the same teams can help you decide if you should be betting over or under, and what the margin should be. In some instances, like the Spurs and Thunder under 236.5, he could have definitely made that a higher score. 

Where We’re Betting This Week

Tonight we’ll be watching the Hornets and the Timberwolves. Some of our cappers already have their picks in. Two handicappers are wagering a -8.5 spread on the Timberwolves, while the other two have a +9 on the Hornets. 

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Tomorrow, we’ll watch the Celtics play the 76ers. The Celtics are favorites here, so the moneyline probably isn’t worth it, but spreads will be profitable. 

And of course, we have to watch the Lakers play the Knicks tomorrow, then the Celtics on Saturday. It’s just too entertaining to not see Luka and LeBron out there together. 

If you want to see more picks for NBA games this week, be sure to sign up at ScoresandStats.com.

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