NBA Handicapping Articles

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 12/23/2025 vs. Chicago Bulls
by Spencer Toth - 12/23/2025

Tonight, the Hawks (15-15) get an immediate chance at revenge as they host the Chicago Bulls (13-15) in the second of their two-game mini-series. Chicago started the season 5-0; they then proceeded to go 5-15 in their next 20 games, but have now strung three straight wins together to get back on track.

Hot and Cold NBA Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 12/22/2025
by Spencer Toth - 12/22/2025

The NBA Christmas Day slate is just days away. Some teams have hit their stride with the New Year around the corner, while others have been falling short. Over the last few weeks, certain teams have been red hot against the spread, and identifying those trends can be a great tool to use when making future NBA picks. Here are the hottest and coldest teams against the spread, with the highest and lowest scorers over the last few weeks.

NBA Betting Trends Analysis and Expert Handicapping 12/22/2025
by Jeremy Block - 12/22/2025

We’re heading into holiday week with Christmas just around the corner and New Year’s on the horizon. And we all know that feeling after holiday shopping—dreading opening the credit card bill after buying everyone gifts they didn’t really need. While you’re in panic mode over that, there are NBA betting trends to keep an eye on. With the season approaching All-Star Weekend, we’ve seen teams turn things around, players miss extended time, and some squads still struggling to find the chemistry they need to win.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 12/19/2025 vs. San Antonio Spurs
by Spencer Toth - 12/19/2025

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks (15-13) head home to host the San Antonio Spurs (19-7). Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back, which means whoever wants it more will likely prevail. The stars for both teams, Trae Young and Victor Wembanyama, are coming off injuries, so it would normally be expected to have them sit out the second night of a back-to-back.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 12/18/2025 vs. Charlotte Hornets
by Spencer Toth - 12/18/2025

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks (15-12) head to Charlotte to take on the Hornets (8-18). While every game is worth the same over the course of the 82-game schedule, this one feels important for the Hawks with Young returning to the lineup. The Hawks have been able to exceed expectations despite having their best player on the sidelines, and they will want to seamlessly reintegrate him into the rotation without disrupting their momentum.

5 NBA Players Who Played for a Record Number of Teams
by Jeremy Block - 12/16/2025

In the NBA, some players get the luxury of sticking with one franchise or playing for just a few throughout their entire careers. Then there are players who end up bouncing from team to team like they’re collecting frequent flyer miles. Whether they were simply needed to fill a roster spot, or had the skills to contribute when called upon, it’s clear that a little flexibility (and a lot of hustle) can go a long way in the league.

NBA Players Who Would’ve Been Great in Any Era
by Jeremy Block - 12/16/2025

Let’s be honest: the NBA has seen its fair share of players who would’ve thrived in any era. Whether it was the physicality of the '90s, the uptempo pace of the early 2000s, or today’s 3-point shooting barrage, some players were just built to last. You know the type. The ones who could rip apart any defense, trade blows in the paint, or let it rain from long range, no matter the decade.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 12/12/2025 vs. Detroit Pistons
by Spencer Toth - 12/12/2025

Tonight, the well-rested Atlanta Hawks (14-11) head to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Pistons (19-5). The Pistons have been one of the best teams in the league this season, with an impressive 10-2 home record this year. They are 100% healthy for this matchup and haven’t played since Saturday night last week. Detroit has been one of the most consistent teams on both ends of the court this season.

Hot and Cold NBA Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 12/9/2025
by Spencer Toth - 12/9/2025

The NBA Cup knockout stages are right around the corner, with the tantalizing Christmas Day slate also in the distance. It is an incredibly monumental time of the year for the NBA hopefuls, but some teams have been unable to live up to their lofty expectations. Over the last two weeks, certain teams have consistently fallen short of against-the-spread expectations, while others have persistently prevailed.

Longshot NBA Title Contenders: Best Bets
by Spencer Toth - 12/5/2025

The NBA season is already 25% complete, and the standings have begun to take shape heading into the holiday period. Some teams have managed to exceed expectations, while others have fallen short to kick off the 2025-26 season. Now that we have seen each team on the court 20 or so times, it is time to start making championship picks. At this stage of the season, targeting longshots or ‘sleepers’ is the best thing to do on championship picks.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 12/5/2025 vs. Denver Nuggets
by Spencer Toth - 12/5/2025

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks (13-10) host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (15-6) at State Farm Arena. Anytime a player of Jokic’s caliber comes to town, the spotlight will be brighter, and the three-time MVP is having another spectacular season. Injuries to his supporting cast will mean the Hawks may have a chance to pull off the upset, but fading a player of Jokic’s caliber is never a fun proposition.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 12/3/2025 vs. Los Angeles Clippers
by Spencer Toth - 12/3/2025

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks (13-9) host the Los Angeles Clippers (5-16) in what should be a thrilling contest at State Farm Arena. These two teams have met once before this season, with the Hawks beating Los Angeles 105-102 in LA to kick off a four-game road win streak. James Harden posted a 35 point triple double in that matchup, and will be the Hawks primary focus on the defensive end tonight.

NBA Betting Trends Analysis and Expert Handicapping 12/2/2025
by Jeremy Block - 12/2/2025

The holiday season is now in full swing, and as we head into December, several NBA teams find themselves at a crossroads—either rebuilding, extending their winning streaks, or searching for a lifeline. No matter the case, it always impacts how teams perform against the spread, and that’s where I come in to help.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 12/1/2025 vs. Detroit Pistons
by Spencer Toth - 12/1/2025

The Hawks (13-8) wrap up a short two-game road trip with a visit to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit to take on the Pistons (16-4). The Pistons have been the surprise team of the season this year, building a nice lead at the top of the Eastern Conference while trailing only the 20-1 Thunder leaguewide. It is hard to imagine this team on a record-setting 28-game losing streak two years ago, as they are reaping the rewards of a patient rebuild.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 11/28/2025 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
by Spencer Toth - 11/28/2025

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks (11-8, 1-2 in the NBA Cup) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-7, 2-1 in the NBA Cup). The Cavaliers still have a shot at qualifying for the knockout stages of the NBA Cup, but will need to not only win but win big against Atlanta to do so. The Cavaliers have been incredibly banged up in recent weeks, as Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter, Jarrett Allen, and Lonzo Ball have all missed at least four games this year.

The 5 Biggest What-Ifs in NBA History
by Jeremy Block - 11/28/2025

There’s always that one game, one play, or one decision in NBA history that leaves fans wondering what could have been. The league is full of heartbreaks, missed opportunities, and moves that have completely reshaped careers and franchises, for better or worse. But what if things had gone differently? Would the outcome have changed?

Hot and Cold NBA Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 11/25/2025
by Spencer Toth - 11/25/2025

The first month of the NBA season is now behind us, and the standings have begun to take shape as teams begin to pull away and fall behind. While there have certainly been some surprises, some teams have turned things around in the last two weeks. Monitoring against the spread trends, as well as consistently high and low scoring teams, can be a great way to profit in the NBA.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 11/25/2025 vs. Washington Wizards
by Spencer Toth - 11/25/2025

You have found the right place for all your Atlanta Hawks best bets, as Doc’s Sports will be breaking down every weekday Hawks game, all season long. By using in-depth analysis to study trends from around the league, we will be able to generate a consistent profit throughout the year.

6 NBA Players Who Made a Living Off of One Move
by Jeremy Block - 11/24/2025

For the most part, NBA players are jacks-of-all-trades, capable of doing a little bit of everything and thriving as role players. Then there are the ones who built their entire game around a single move, and it worked like a charm every time. Whether it’s a signature crossover, a one-legged fadeaway, or a shot that nobody else could even dream of pulling off, some players didn’t need a bag of tricks. They just perfected one thing until it was unstoppable.

NBA Betting: Atlanta Hawks Season Long Handicapping 11/20/2025 vs. San Antonio Spurs
by Spencer Toth - 11/20/2025

The Atlanta Hawks (9-6) head back on the road to face the San Antonio Spurs (10-4) in a crucial game for both teams. San Antonio is led by MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama, the 2025 rookie of the year Stephon Castle, and second overall pick Dylan Harper. However, all three of those aforementioned stars will be missing tonight's game, leaving the Spurs incredibly shorthanded.