The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Team Trends By Marc Lawrence 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... Read more

By Marc Lawrence With the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat set to meet in the 2011 NBA Finals, let's look at four solid Championship Round betting theories outlined below from our powerful database. (Note: all results are ATS since 1991 unless noted otherwise.) HOME ON THE ROAD Life may be cozy at home, but the money can be found on the road. Our database finds visiting teams are moneymakers in the championship... Read more

By Marc Lawrence Nowadays everyone is familiar with the term' Super Bowl loser'. Simply out, these are teams that made it to the NFL Super Bowl game but failed to win the trophy. The one common denominator of these teams is they have struggled, both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS), the following season. Thanks to my powerful database, I explored the same school of thought with NBA teams that... Read more

By Marc Lawrence With the top seeds having flexed their muscle in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it's one to Round Two where a series upset or two is always in the realm of possibility. Here are four solid moneymaking angles from my powerful database that have withstood the test of time throughout 2nd round playoff action. All results are ATS and since 1991, unless noted otherwise. Enjoy. Tripped out favorites... Read more

By Marc Lawrence If you enjoy betting the games and you are weak of heart, the 2011 NBA playoffs have been a torment of major proportions. Charting results from the first eight days of action this playoff season, from Saturday April 16 through Saturday April 23, the results have been confounding to say the least. Bookmaker's delight If you're a veterinarian or a dog lover, you've likely been living in dog... Read more

By Marc Lawrence With the NBA regular season drawing to the finish line, and while we await the start of the 2011 NBA playoffs, let examine a favorite handicapping ploy that has served me well over the years at this stage of the campaign. It all centers around team teams concluding the season that will be playing with same season triple revenge. This particular handicap works for two reasons. One - Trips Is Enough... Read more

By Marc Lawrence Some say the NBA is simply an acronym for Nothing But Aggravation. Others contend 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 2011 playoffs is about... Read more

With the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers meeting in the 2010 NBA Finals, rather than rehash stories of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, let's instead look at four solid Championship Round betting theories outlined below from our powerful database. (Note: all results are ATS since 1991 unless noted otherwise.) NO. 1 SEEDS DO NOT LIKE TO LOSE You might beat them once. Twice in a row is another story. That... Read more

One month into the NBA Playoffs and we’re down to the Conference Finals. In just two weeks the season will conclude with the Championship Finals as the 2009-10 season winds its way to the finish line. From our database, let’s take a peek and see what we can expect from teams in the Third Round of the playoffs. Remember, all results are ATS (Against The Spread) in Third Round action over the past 20 years, unless stated... Read more

By Marc Lawrence Long before the GOLD SHEET first called out the premise, Zig Zags have been the most popular rolling paper for those who enjoy their smoke of choice. In NBA handicapping circles, Zig Zags are trendy applications that have been profitable moneymakers during the playoffs. The play is simple: Play On a team off a playoff loss in its very next game. The theory is that in a short series, involving... Read more