I don't think it was a coincidence that seven of the 10 NBA games on Sunday went 'over' the total.
We're now less than a week to the All-Star break and players are really dragging. January was a brutal month for games played and travel. A number of players are battling sickness, too.
Defense is going to suffer first when fatigue hits. The players are tired. There is less intensity and focus, which translates to higher scores.
Good point Stephen though I was on one of the UNDERs in the Lakers/Cavs game. I think the fatigue can go both ways, as players can shoot very poorly down the stretch as well...
I actually came across something regarding this today. In the last 30 days the over is hitting 57% of the time, last 7 days it's 68%.
The UNDER went 3-1 on Monday
Good thing that Over was my top play. I lost my other 3, but hit a power angle play on the Over in the Milwaukee Houston game.
FYI, I'm not trying to take away from Stephen's great point here. I just think the oddsmakers take this into account.
I know Matty. Oddsmakers will adjust down the stretch. Thats for sure. They do take trends into accout.
So far, three of Tuesday's six posted games have totals of 213 or higher while the other half are 193 or less. Interesting gap.
I was just noticing that as well. Out of the three Higer ones, I am looking at the Under in the Kings Dallas game. The Knicks and Warriors might put 250 on the board and not sure about the Lakers OKC game. Out of the other one I think NJ/ San Ant has a chance to go Over.