Grandmaster Sports Handicapper Joe Duffy has four Wise Guys for Monday. Get three MLB and one NBA. Get the picks now
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WASHINGTON -12 Oklahoma City
Large favorites have become very good bets since 2016. Under specific situations that apply in this game they are 256-149-9. The number one reason is because with all the rules favoring tempo, the advantage is higher than ever for faster and more athletic teams.
NBA trends
- Phoenix 45-22 ats
- Oklahoma City 35-16 on road
- Denver over 48-28-1 as favorites
- San Antonio under 33-15 to East
MLB
- Tampa 42-20 if total is between 6.5-8.5
- Kansas City under 19-4 to AL with total between 6.5-8.5
Biggest public consensus in term of percentage of bets: Detroit (70), Golden State (60)
Most lopsided bets in term of percentage of money and biggest sportsbook liabilities: Boston (94), Utah (93)
Sharp versus square metrics AKA pros versus Joes: Boston, Cleveland, Utah
Biggest line moves with opening odds followed by current odds: Detroit -1.5 to +3, Denver -4.5 to -7.5, Philadelphia -7.5 to -10