Sports Betting Line Moves and Today’s Top Trends
Sports Betting Line Moves and Today’s Top Trends
By Doug Upstone
On Thursday, we have our usual array of wagering opportunities in different sports and on this day, the emphasis is on totals. Studying line moves can become a very profitable venture if you know what to look for.
NFL – (301) SAN DIEGO at (302) DENVER 7:30 ET NFLN
Based on Peyton Manning’s post-game remarks after Denver drilled Tennessee 51-28, he was intent on showing playing in the Colorado cold was not an issue for him, throwing for 397 yards and four touchdowns. Going against San Diego’s 28th ranked pass defense, those watching the betting odds are convinced Manning will continue to thrive and raised the total from 52.5 to 55.5. The Broncos 11-2 OVER this season and the Chargers are 11-3 OVER as road underdogs. Update – The total has continued to rise since Tuesday and present sits at 56.5 points with over three-quarters of bets placed on the Over. SWM Take – Play Over
NBA – (501) L.A. CLIPPERS at (502) BROOKLYN 8:00 ET TNT
This figures to be an emotional game, especially at the start for Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and their former coach Doc Rivers, as they meet for the first time on different teams. For those betting NBA basketball, this is less about sentiment and more about results and they have dumped the total four points to 196.5. Recent results suggest this could be a wise move, with the Clippers averaging 94 PPG in their first five games of their seven-game road trip. Brooklyn is still sorting out players roles due to injury and prior to their scoring 104 points against Boston on Tuesday, the Nets were averaging 91 PPG in their prior six outings. L.A. is 7-0 UNDER away after a road game. SWM Take – Play Under
NBA – (503) HOUSTON at (504) PORTLAND 10:35 ET TNT
The two highest scoring teams in the Association collide in this national cable clash and one guess which way the total is going? That’s right Basketball Jones, upward. The oddsmakers release of 212 has been pumped up to 214. With their scoring acumen and Houston 7-2 OVER on the road and Portland 8-3 OVER at home, there should be no shortage of buckets made. SWM Take – Lean Over
NHL – (3) COLUMBUS at (4) N.Y. RANGERS 7:05 ET FSOH, MSG
The Rangers are slumping at home, having lost four in a row and found out they will be without one of their top scorers Ryan Callahan with a sprained knee for six weeks. Why this is important is because the Blueshirts have been offensively deprived all season and are next to last in scoring at 2.2 goals a game. Despite this, New York is receiving wagering support, moving from -135 to -156 on the money line. This seems curious since Columbus has won four of six, including their last contest, a 5-4 victory over New Jersey. However, we do find the Blue Jackets are 9-36 on the road after ringing up five or more goals. SWM Take – Lean with New York
Sports Watch Monitor Weighty Trends
NFL ATS Trend
Denver is 10-2 ATS against losing teams since last season.
NBA ATS Trend
Brooklyn is 5-15 ATS in December games the last two seasons.
NHL Totals Trend
Winnipeg is 10-3 vs. division partners this season.
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