 Nolan FernandezThere are lots of strategies for NBA picks but there are few that are as effective as picking against teams on a back to back. It is not
the end all to NBA Picks but it is pretty effective if you know what to look for in these games. Generally, older teams have problems with back to backs but it is wise to know what teams do
well in this situation and what teams don't. Many times a team playing the second game of a back to back (both on the road) against a team that had the previous day off is at a
disadvantage that is not represented in the spread. The back to back can also effect the total. Let's say that you have 2 defensive minded
teams, both on a back to back. That NBA game is going to go OVER more times than not due to the fact that tired NBA teams don't play defense and the line will be set low to begin with. Also,
if there are two up-tempo NBA offensive teams, both on back to backs, that NBA game will likely go UNDER. The line will be set high in the first place and generally they can't play the
4 quarters with the effectiveness neccessary to reach it. One final strategy is to pick against NBA teams missing key players. Sometimes it is because of injuries but sometimes it
is because they are resting them, never-the-less NBA teams don't perform the same without their stars. A great place to check for NBA injuries is covers.com on the match-up page. |
