AAA's NBA SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION (+$7K NBA YTD!)
(NBA) New Orleans vs. Utah, 01/03/2018 4:00 PM, Score: 108 - 98
Point Spread: 1.50 | -105.00 New Orleans (Away)
Result: Win
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the New Orleans Pelicans.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS statistics and common sense:

As note that New Orleans is 13-8 ATS this year in trying to revenge a loss against an opponent and 9-4 ATS against clubs with losing records, while Utah is interestingly just 3-5 ATS in its last eight when playing with three or more days rest.

The bottom line: Off back-to-back losses, the Pelicans will be eager to get back into the winners circle here, so we definitely don't need to question their motivation levels. They also do indeed play with revenge after falling 114-108 to Utah back in early December. The Jazz come in off a huge 104-101 win over the Cavs on the 30th and we think they'll get caught flat-footed here after that big victory as they also get caught looking ahead to an extended five-game road trip that starts on Friday night. Play on NEW ORLEANS.

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