NBA Handicapping Articles

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/24/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/24/2023

The New York Knicks (8-6) already dropped a tournament game to the Celtics. And with the Heat (10-5) boasting a perfect 2-0 record in the tournament, a loss would effectively end New York’s chances of taking home the inaugural championship. After starting the season 1-4, the Heat have emerged victorious in 9 of their last 10 games, shooting up the Eastern Conference standings in the process. Their defensive prowess has been restored, complemented by the scoring proficiency of Tyler Herro, who, though absent from tonight's game, has been the team's consistent leading scorer with 22.9 points per game.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/20/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/20/2023

Tonight, the Knicks (8-5) face one of their tougher tests of the season, as they travel to Minnesota to take on the streaking Timberwolves (9-3). After decades of disappointment, the Timberwolves are desperately searching for their first playoff series win since 2004, and their perch atop the Western Conference is a great place to be at this stage of the season. Anthony Edwards has been leading the way, pouring in 26 PPG, shooting 47/39/83.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/17/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/16/2023

After losing their first in-season tournament game last week against the Milwaukee Bucks, the upcoming matchup against the Wizards is an absolute must win for New York. This season, there is no better place to get all your New York Knicks betting info than right here at Doc Sports. Using my knowledge of the Knicks, and the league as whole, you will be able to churn a profit by strategically betting on New York’s matchups.

Hot and Cold NBA Betting Teams ATS and Over Under
by Spencer Toth - 11/15/2023

The NBA standings are starting to take shape, and certain teams have been exceeding and falling short of expectations to start the season. All 82 wins are worth the same, and a hot start or digging an early hole can be the difference between playing meaningful April basketball. Here’s the teams that have been the best and worst at covering the spread through the early stages of the season, with the highest and lowest scorers.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/15/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/15/2023

Tonight, the Knicks (5-5) travel to Atlanta to take on Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks (6-4). The Hawks and Knicks developed an intense rivalry after their 2021 playoff series. The Hawks prevailed 4 games to 1, and Trae Young consistently taunted the MSG crowd. He’s failed to replicate that postseason success in recent years, but the Knicks faithful have not forgotten the disrespect he laid on their franchise. These two teams met once before this season, with the Knicks coming out on top by a score of 126-120.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/13/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/13/2023

The Boston Celtics (7-2) welcome the New York Knicks (5-4) to town, and both franchises will be eager to keep their hot starts to the season going. The Celtics have one goal in mind, and that is to win an NBA championship. After finishing as the Eastern Conference’s second seed in back-to-back seasons, there is no doubt the Celtics can set themselves up for a deep playoff run.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/8/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/8/2023

The New York faithful will get their first look at Victor Wembanyama as the Spurs roll into Madison Square Garden for their matchup against the Knicks tonight. This season, Doc Sports is the place to get a breakdown on every single New York Knicks matchup. Last year, I broke down every Milwaukee Bucks game and finished with 23.1 Units of profit. A similar chuck of profit is expected by the season’s end this year, and by using in-depth knowledge of the Knicks, and the league as a whole, we will be able to stay ahead of the sportsbooks on a nightly basis.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/6/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/6/2023

A new look Clippers team rolls into New York, with James Harden set to make his Clippers debut at the world-famous Madison Square Garden. Throughout the season, I will be breaking down every New York Knicks game and giving you the best bets based on matchups, form, and squeezing the most value out of your cold, hard cash.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/3/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/3/2023

The debut of the in-season tournament is scheduled for tonight, with the Knicks kicking off the festivities against their longtime rival, the Milwaukee Bucks. On Wednesday night, the Knicks were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-89. They ended up splitting the mini-series 1-1 after beating the Cavs on Tuesday. However, with an opportunity to build some momentum heading into their first tournament game, the Knicks fell short, going just 5/30 from behind the arc in the loss.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 11/1/2023
by Spencer Toth - 11/1/2023

The Knicks and Cavaliers square off in New York tonight, after the Knicks prevailed 109-91 in Cleveland yesterday. This season, I will be breaking down every New York Knicks game and giving out my best bets for the contest. Using my knowledge of the team, combined with the league as a whole, we will be able to churn out a profit by the season’s end.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 10/31/2023
by Spencer Toth - 10/31/2023

On Friday night, the Knicks took down the Hawks thanks to a career high 8 3’s from Jalen Brunson, moving them back to 1-1. They landed 20 3’s as a team, shooting 46%, and moved the ball exceptionally to find the open man. However, they were unable to keep up their newfound offensive momentum, as they scored just 87 points in their Saturday night loss to the Pelicans. From a betting perspective, we had a solid night. We grabbed the Knicks Moneyline against the Pelicans at plus money, and kept the plus money train rolling with a +145 cash on Brunson Over 2.5 3’s. We were unable to secure the sweep, as the game sailed over the 230 mark, but another profitable night is in the books.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 10/27/2023
by Spencer Toth - 10/26/2023

The New York Knicks take on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, in what should be a tight contest for the entire 48 minutes. I will be breaking down every New York Knicks game and letting you know where you should be placing your cold hard cash.

Free NBA Picks New York Knicks: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 10/25/2023
by Spencer Toth - 10/25/2023

This season, I will be breaking down every New York Knicks weekday game and giving out my best bets for the contest. We may not always favor the Knicks. However, using my knowledge on the Knicks, and the league as a whole, we will be able to churn a consistent profit by the year's end, just as I did for the Milwaukee Bucks last season.

NBA Season Long Props Odds and Predictions for 2023-24
by Matt Zitt - 10/13/2023

We are just under two weeks away from the NBA regular season starting up, and it is never too late for NBA fanatics to lock in their season long prop bets. There are some intriguing plays out there, including rookie overs, point totals, assist totals and rebounds. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best season long prop bets for the 2023-24 NBA season.

Betting Implications of the NBA In-Season Tournament
by Spencer Toth - 8/26/2023

For the first time in history, the NBA will be running a mid-season tournament in an attempt to make regular season games more meaningful. The numerous betting opportunities this promotion has created has left bettors salivating, and we’ll get to see the teams compete at full strength more frequently during the season.

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Series Predictions with Betting Odds
by Spencer Toth - 5/16/2023

The final two Eastern Conference teams will both be desperate to book their place in the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics are on a collision course for the Finals, and have been heavy favorites to emerge from the East for weeks. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have formed one of the most fearsome duos in the league and will look to bring the Celtics their record setting 17th NBA championship.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Series Predictions with Betting Odds
by Spencer Toth - 5/15/2023

The top two Western Conference giants lock horns, with a place in the NBA Finals on the line. The Los Angeles Lakers are searching for a record-breaking 17th NBA championship, led by the all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James. The supporting cast surrounding James is even stronger than his 2020 championship winning teammates, and James will feel confident he can add a 5th title to his mantle, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players of all time.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Series Predictions with Betting Odds
by Spencer Toth - 5/2/2023

One of the greatest rivalries in the modern NBA gets underway again as LeBron James and the Lakers take on Steph Curry and the Warriors. LeBron is searching for his 5th ring and his 11th Finals appearance, but taking down the Warriors will be no easy task. Despite the fact he’s 38 years old, LeBron is still hungry for glory with the Lakers. Across the court, the trio of Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, are entering the twilight of their careers. The defending champs would love nothing more than to add 5th trophy to their mantle.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Series Predictions with Betting Odds
by Spencer Toth - 5/1/2023

The two Eastern Conference heavyweights square off in the semifinals, as one of their playoff runs will fall short. The Celtics will be looking to become the first back-to-back Eastern Conference champion since 2018. The duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown keeps on improving, and there is no ceiling on what this group of players can achieve. The 76ers were dealt devastating injury news, as the MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid will likely miss Game 1, and has no timetable for a return.

Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Series Predictions with Betting Odds
by Spencer Toth - 4/28/2023

The Phoenix Suns realized their core group of stars would not be able to prevail from a crowded Western Conference, so they added former MVP Kevin Durant. Durant played a key role in the Sun's dismantling of the Clippers and will be eager to reach the Finals for the first time since 2019. Standing in his way is the 2-time defending MVP Nikola Jokic, and the No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets.