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Betting trends

We search game situations (rest, travel, form and more) on past seasons, then test the best ones on later seasons the search never saw. We only publish a trend that held up there, and we show what we tested either way. Most situations don't beat the closing line. Books price rest, travel and form. We publish what we tested.

Today's spots

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NFL

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NBA

7:10 PM ET

Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers

Washington Wizards

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 4th game of a road trip
  • 4-7 this season
  • Lost the last game by 11
  • Lost 4 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

Indiana Pacers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • 3-8 this season
  • Lost the last game by 3
  • Lost 2 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

7:10 PM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a road trip
  • 5-6 this season
  • Lost the last game by 12
  • Lost 2 straight
  • Middle third of the league by record
  • Published systemRoad one-day-rest vs home B2B

    Road team on 1 day rest vs home team on any B2B. Bet Cleveland Cavaliers on the spread.

    267-239-7 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.9%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 142-128-4, +0.6%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 125-111-3, +1.3%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad underdog of 4.5 or less with more rest, moneyline

    Road team, underdog of 4.5 or less, has more rest than its opponent. Bet it to win outright. Bet Cleveland Cavaliers on the moneyline.

    130-145 since 2021, ROI after the vig +5.5%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 79-95, -0.4%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 51-50, +15.5%.

  • Published systemRested road dog vs a back-to-back, moneyline

    Road underdog with 1+ days rest vs a home team on a back-to-back. Bet Cleveland Cavaliers on the moneyline.

    118-230 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.8%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 67-122, -1.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 51-108, +3.1%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad underdog of 4.5 or less with more rest

    Road team, underdog of 4.5 or less at the close, has more rest than its opponent. Bet that team ATS. Bet Cleveland Cavaliers on the spread.

    143-129-3 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.5%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 87-85-2, -3.3%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 56-44-1, +7.1%.

New York Knicks

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • 6-4 this season
  • Won the last game by 32
  • Won 4 straight
  • Middle third of the league by record

7:10 PM ET

Boston Celtics @ Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 3rd game in 4 nights
  • 4th game of a road trip
  • Division game
  • 9-2 this season
  • Won the last game by 22
  • Won 4 straight
  • Top third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemRoad favorite of 5 to 9.5 on a 3-in-4 vs a fresher team

    Road team, favorite of 5 to 9.5 at the close, is on its 3rd game in 4 nights, opponent is not. Bet its opponent ATS. Bet Toronto Raptors on the spread.

    66-55-1 since 2021, ROI after the vig +4.4%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 32-27-1, +3.9%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 34-28, +4.9%.

  • Published systemFourth game in five nights

    Team playing on a back-to-back that is also its 4th game in 6 days and the 3rd in 4. Bet Toronto Raptors on the spread.

    504-451-17 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.9%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 288-263-13, -0.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 216-188-4, +2.2%.

  • Published systemRoad team 4-in-6 vs a rested home team

    Road team playing its 4th game in 6 days vs a home team with 1+ days of rest. Bet Toronto Raptors on the spread.

    800-726-15 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.2%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 466-443-13, -2.0%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 334-283-2, +3.5%.

Toronto Raptors

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • Division game
  • 5-5 this season
  • Lost the last game by 16
  • Middle third of the league by record

8:10 PM ET

San Antonio Spurs @ Chicago Bulls

San Antonio Spurs

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 4th game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • 9-2 this season
  • Won the last game by 26
  • Won 9 straight
  • Top third of the league by record

Chicago Bulls

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • 1-8 this season
  • Lost the last game by 6
  • Lost 7 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

8:10 PM ET

Denver Nuggets @ Memphis Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • 5-4 this season
  • Lost the last game by 10
  • Middle third of the league by record

Memphis Grizzlies

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • Traveled west, 1 time zone
  • 7-3 this season
  • Won the last game by 16
  • Top third of the league by record

8:10 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers @ Milwaukee Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 3rd game in 4 nights
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • Traveled west, 1 time zone
  • 10-2 this season
  • Won the last game by 10
  • Won 6 straight
  • Top third of the league by record

Milwaukee Bucks

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 3rd game in 4 nights
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • Traveled west, 1 time zone
  • 1-10 this season
  • Lost the last game by 32
  • Lost 7 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

8:10 PM ET

Brooklyn Nets @ New Orleans Pelicans

Brooklyn Nets

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • 2-8 this season
  • Lost the last game by 37
  • Lost 2 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemRoad underdog of 4.5 or less with more rest, moneyline

    Road team, underdog of 4.5 or less, has more rest than its opponent. Bet it to win outright. Bet Brooklyn Nets on the moneyline.

    130-145 since 2021, ROI after the vig +5.5%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 79-95, -0.4%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 51-50, +15.5%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad underdog of 4.5 or less off a 15+ point loss

    Road team, underdog of 4.5 or less at the close, lost its last game by 15+. Bet that team ATS. Bet Brooklyn Nets on the spread.

    116-104-2 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.9%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 69-65-2, -1.4%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 47-39, +4.5%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad underdog of 4.5 or less with more rest

    Road team, underdog of 4.5 or less at the close, has more rest than its opponent. Bet that team ATS. Bet Brooklyn Nets on the spread.

    143-129-3 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.5%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 87-85-2, -3.3%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 56-44-1, +7.1%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad underdog of 4.5 or less off a 15+ point loss, moneyline

    Road team, underdog of 4.5 or less, lost its last game by 15+. Bet it to win outright. Bet Brooklyn Nets on the moneyline.

    99-123 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.5%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 58-78, -5.6%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 41-45, +10.2%.

New Orleans Pelicans

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 3rd game in 4 nights
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • Traveled east, 2 time zones
  • 4-7 this season
  • Lost the last game by 51
  • Lost 3 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

9:10 PM ET

Orlando Magic @ Utah Jazz

Orlando Magic

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 4th game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • 3-7 this season
  • Won the last game by 7
  • Bottom third of the league by record

Utah Jazz

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 3rd game in 4 nights
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • 1-10 this season
  • Lost the last game by 6
  • Lost 9 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

9:40 PM ET

Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets

Golden State Warriors

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 1st game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 2 time zones
  • 8-3 this season
  • Won the last game by 51
  • Won 6 straight
  • Top third of the league by record

Houston Rockets

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • 8-3 this season
  • Won the last game by 10
  • Top third of the league by record

10:10 PM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Portland Trail Blazers

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 2nd game of a road trip
  • Division game
  • 8-2 this season
  • Top third of the league by record

Portland Trail Blazers

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 3rd game of a homestand
  • Division game
  • 6-3 this season
  • Middle third of the league by record

NHL

Situation facts only. No published trend or system matches these games.

7:10 PM ET

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Buffalo Sabres

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • Division game
  • 11-6 this season
  • Lost the last game by 1
  • Top third of the league by record

Buffalo Sabres

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 4th game of a homestand
  • Division game
  • 8-9 this season
  • Lost the last game by 3
  • Middle third of the league by record

7:40 PM ET

New York Rangers @ Calgary Flames

New York Rangers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • 10-9 this season
  • Lost the last game by 2
  • Middle third of the league by record

Calgary Flames

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a homestand
  • 8-10 this season
  • Won the last game by 1
  • Middle third of the league by record

9:10 PM ET

Philadelphia Flyers @ Edmonton Oilers

Philadelphia Flyers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 4th game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • 5-15 this season
  • Won the last game by 2
  • Bottom third of the league by record

Edmonton Oilers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 4th game of a homestand
  • 13-6 this season
  • Won the last game by 2
  • Won 2 straight
  • Top third of the league by record

9:40 PM ET

Utah Mammoth @ Vegas Golden Knights

Utah Mammoth

  • 3 days off since the last game
  • 6th game of a road trip
  • Traveled west, 3 time zones
  • 10-8 this season
  • Lost the last game by 2
  • Lost 2 straight
  • Middle third of the league by record

Vegas Golden Knights

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • Traveled west, 3 time zones
  • 12-7 this season
  • Won the last game by 3
  • Won 3 straight
  • Top third of the league by record

10:10 PM ET

Nashville Predators @ Anaheim Ducks

Nashville Predators

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 2nd game of a road trip
  • 8-9 this season
  • Middle third of the league by record

Anaheim Ducks

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • 10-8 this season
  • Won the last game by 3
  • Won 5 straight
  • Middle third of the league by record

10:10 PM ET

Pittsburgh Penguins @ San Jose Sharks

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • 6-12 this season
  • Lost the last game by 3
  • Bottom third of the league by record

San Jose Sharks

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • 8-12 this season
  • Won the last game by 1
  • Bottom third of the league by record

MLB

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Systems that made money (2021–26)

Betting systems others have published, graded on our own closing lines. We list one only if it made money after the vig over the whole 2021–26 sample and in both its earlier and later seasons, on 50 or more decided bets. Past results, not a guarantee.

NFL

Published system — made money 2021–27 after the vig. Past results, not a guarantee.

NBA

MoneyLine system — made money 2023–27 after the vig. Past results, not a guarantee.

NHL

Published system — made money 2021–27 after the vig. Past results, not a guarantee.

MLB

Published system — made money 2021–26 after the vig. Past results, not a guarantee.

What we tested

Each sport's search: how many situations we searched, how many had enough games to judge, and what held up.

NFL

Line trends, graded at closing prices

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 44,304 situation and bet-type combinations on closing lines from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 2,459 had enough games to judge. Our top 10 went to 2024-25 to 2025-26 games the search never saw: 0 held up.

Results against pregame ratings (no prices)

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 498 situation and bet-type combinations on results against pregame ratings (no prices) from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 0 had enough games to judge. None passed the discovery screens, so nothing was sent to the holdout.

NBA

Line trends, graded at closing prices

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 61,478 situation and bet-type combinations on closing lines from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 9,227 had enough games to judge. Our top 10 went to 2024-25 to 2025-26 games the search never saw: 0 held up.

Results against pregame ratings (no prices)

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 657 situation and bet-type combinations on results against pregame ratings (no prices) from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 16 had enough games to judge. Our top 10 went to 2024-25 to 2025-26 games the search never saw: 0 held up.

NHL

Line trends, graded at closing prices

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 58,878 situation and bet-type combinations on closing lines from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 8,787 had enough games to judge. Our top 10 went to 2024-25 to 2025-26 games the search never saw: 0 held up.

MLB

We haven't published a search for this sport yet.

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