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Hawks vs Hornets 
7-Unit bet on the Hawks priced as 6.5-point favorites. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has earned a 35-5 SU (88%) and 26-12-2 ATS good for 68.4% winning bets over the past five seasons. The requirements are:  

Bet on any road favorites of 4.5 or more points.  

The home team has returned from a 3 or more-game road trip.  

The home team plays in the Eastern Time Zone.  

The home’s last game was played in the Pacific Time Zone. 

10-Unit NBA Game of the Month goes tonight. 68% ATS L5 years across all sports and on a heater of 17-6 ATS with 10-Unit MAX Bets.

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Cavs vs Clippers 
10-Unit bet on the Cavs priced as 3-point favorites. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has produced a 112-37 SU and 97-49-3 ATS record good for 66% winning bets since 1995. The requirements are: 

Bet on winning record road favorites. 

The opponent is coming off a game in which they led by 20 or more points at the half. 

The opponent has won 50 to 67% of their games. 

If the game occurs after the all-star break, these teams have gone 49-15 SU and 44-19-1 ATS good for 70% winning bets. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has produced a 43-10 SU and 39-13-1 ATS record good for 75% winning bets since 2014. The requirements are: 

Bet on road favorites. 

The host has a solid defense allowing 110 or fewer PPG.  

The host led at the half by 20 or more points. 

The NBA regular season heats up on March 18, 2025, as the Cleveland Cavaliers (56-11) roll into Los Angeles to face the Clippers (38-30) at Intuit Dome, tipping off at 10:30 PM EDT. The Cavaliers, atop the Eastern Conference with a league-best record, are riding a wave of dominance, while the Clippers, eighth in the West, have been solid but inconsistent. With Cleveland favored by 1.5 points (per consensus odds), this matchup offers the Cavs a prime opportunity to flex their superiority. Here’s why Cleveland’s matchup advantages could turn this into a blowout win by 10 or more points. 

Cavaliers’ Dominance: By the Numbers 

Cleveland enters with a 56-11 mark, boasting a +11.0 scoring margin (second in the NBA at 122.5 PPG, 10th in defense at 111.5 PPG allowed). Their offensive efficiency ranks No. 2 league-wide (120.1 points per 100 possessions, per KenPom principles applied to NBA stats), driven by a lethal 49.2% field goal percentage (No. 2), 58.1% on two-pointers (No. 1), and 38.8% from three (No. 1). Defensively, they force 14.6 turnovers per game (top 10) and limit opponents to 45.3% shooting (No. 4). The Clippers, at 38-30, average 111.4 PPG (21st) and allow 108.4 (4th), with a +3.0 margin. Their 47.5% shooting (12th) and 46.0% opponent field goal percentage (10th) are respectable, but they pale against Cleveland’s firepower. 

Matchup Advantage 1: Perimeter Precision vs. Clippers’ Weakness 

The Cavaliers’ three-point barrage (38.8%, 14.8 makes per game) could torch Los Angeles. Donovan Mitchell (23.5 PPG, 38.2% from three) orchestrates the attack, fresh off a 23-point outing against Orlando despite a loss. Darius Garland (18.6 PPG, 41.1% from three) and Max Strus (12.4 PPG, 39.6% from three) stretch defenses thin. The Clippers’ perimeter defense, allowing 35.7% from deep (middle of the pack), has struggled lately, with no clean sheets in their last four games (per X sentiment). Kawhi Leonard (22.8 PPG) and Norman Powell (23.4 PPG) are elite, but LA’s secondary defenders—James Harden (34.2% opponent 3P% in recent games) and Terance Mann—lack the agility to chase Cleveland’s shooters off screens. If the Cavs hit 15+ threes (they’ve done so in 28 games), this could snowball fast. 

Matchup Advantage 2: Interior Control with Mobley and Allen 

Evan Mobley (16.2 PPG, 9.8 RPG) and Jarrett Allen (15.8 PPG, 10.6 RPG) give Cleveland a twin-tower edge that could overwhelm the Clippers’ frontcourt. Mobley’s versatility—switching onto guards or swatting shots (1.8 blocks per game)—pairs with Allen’s rim protection (1.2 blocks) to form a No. 7-ranked defense in points in the paint allowed (46.2). The Clippers rely on Ivica Zubac (9.2 PPG, 8.0 RPG), who’s steady but outmatched here, especially with LA’s 23rd-ranked rebounding (43.7 per game). Cleveland’s 48.2 boards per game (No. 6) and 16.0 second-chance points (top five) could feast on LA’s undersized lineup, particularly if Mobley exploits Zubac’s slower foot speed. A 15+ rebounding edge isn’t out of the question, fueling transition buckets. 

Matchup Advantage 3: Tempo and Transition 

Cleveland’s No. 14 tempo (98.2 possessions per game) isn’t breakneck, but their transition game is deadly, averaging 18.4 fastbreak points (No. 3). Mitchell’s playmaking (5.8 assists) and Garland’s speed turn turnovers into layups. The Clippers, at No. 21 in pace (97.6), prefer a half-court grind, but their 13.8 turnovers per game (No. 18) invite chaos. Cleveland’s 14.6 forced turnovers (top 10) could exploit Harden’s ball-handling (3.2 turnovers per game) and LA’s bench (Powell’s return from injury is rusty). If the Cavs push 20+ fastbreak points—achieved in 19 games this season—the Clippers’ defense, strong in the half-court (No. 4 in points allowed), will crack. 

Why It’s a Blowout 

The Cavaliers’ recent 108-103 loss to Orlando snapped a 16-game streak, but they’ve won 11 straight on the road and covered in six of their last seven. The Clippers, 6-1 in their last seven, are hot, but their 23-10 home record faces a different beast here. Cleveland’s 5-1 first-half wins in their last six (per X trends) signal early control, and their +7.8 first-quarter margin (No. 2) could bury LA out of the gate. With Mitchell likely bouncing back (he’s 4-1 with 25+ points post-subpar games), and the Clippers potentially missing Powell (injury uncertainty), the Cavs’ depth—Caris LeVert (13.8 PPG off the bench)—seals it. Historical precedent? Cleveland’s 118-108 win over LA last January saw them shoot 52.4% and hit 14 threes. 

Blues vs Predators 
7-Unit bet on the Predators priced as a –110-favorite. 

The following NHL betting algorithm has gone 38-29 for 57% winners that have averaged a 131-undeerdog bet resulting in a 23% ROI and a $25,200 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $1,260 profit for the $50 per-game bettor. The requirements are:  

Bet on teams that are allowing 2.85 or more GPP.  

That team has seen a total of three goals scored by them and their respective foes in each of their last two games.  

The game takes place in the second half of the season. 

Jets vs Canucks 
7-Unit bet on the Canucks priced as 135-underdogs. 

The following NHL betting algorithm has produced a 307-417 (43%) record but by averaging a 173-underdog bet has earned a 15% ROI and a $170,420 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $8,540 profit for the $50 per game bettor.  

Bet on dogs from 105 and higher. The opponent is playing their 5th game in their last 11 days. The opponent has won 15 or more of their previous 20 games. 

Islanders vs Penguins 
7-Unit bet on the Islanders priced as a dog including up to a –115-favorite. 

The following NHL betting algorithm has gone 207-175 SU (54%) that has averaged a +110 wager resulting in a solid 15% ROI and a $83,000 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $4,150 profit for the $50 per game bettor since 2010. The requirements are: Bet against home favorites between –100 and –150 using the money line. The favorite is coming off two consecutive OVER results. They are allowing 2.85 or more goals per game. The game occurs in the second half of the regular season. 

Alabama State vs Saint Francis (PA) 
7-Unit bet on Alabama State priced as a 3.5-point favorite. 

The following NCAA basketball betting algorithm has produced a 52-27-1 ATS record good for 66% winning bets since 2005. The requirements are: 

Bet on a favorite of not more than 4.5 points playing at a neutral site. 

The game takes place in the postseason 

The total is between 130 and 139.5 points. 

Our team has seen the total play UNDER by 60 or more points over their previous 10 games. 

If the game takers place in the NCAA Tournament these teams have gone 9-2 SUATS good for 82% winning bets. 

Jacksonville State vs Georgia Tech (NIT) 
7-Unit bet on Jacksonville State priced as 6-point underdogs. 

The following NCAA betting algorithm has produced a 37-18 ATS record good for 67% winning bets since 2005. The requirements are: 

Our team is playing the NIT or CBI Tournament. 

The opposing team has won 52% or fewer of their games (no more than one-game OVER 0.500) 

Our team has won 60 to 75% of their games. 

Our team is the underdog. 

If our team is the dog and has won less than 75% of their games and has a better win percentage than their foe, and the foe has posted a record of not more than three games over 0.500 has produced a 7-1 ATS record. 

The 2025 NIT Tournament tips off with an intriguing first-round clash on March 18, as Jacksonville State (22-12, 12-6 CUSA) heads to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech (17-16, 10-10 ACC) at McCamish Pavilion. With the Yellow Jackets installed as 5.5-point favorites, this matchup pits a battle-tested Conference USA squad against an ACC team looking to salvage a rollercoaster season. Advanced analytics from KenPom and Bart Torvik, paired with betting trends, suggest this could be closer than the spread implies—potentially setting the stage for a Jacksonville State upset. Let’s dive into the numbers and storylines that make this game a must-watch. 

Tale of the Tape: Advanced Analytics Breakdown 

KenPom and Bart Torvik provide a deep dive into team efficiency, revealing strengths and vulnerabilities. Georgia Tech sits at No. 81 in KenPom’s rankings with an adjusted offensive efficiency (AdjOE) of 109.6 (No. 97) and an adjusted defensive efficiency (AdjDE) of 102.2 (No. 62). Bart Torvik slots them slightly lower at No. 89, with an offensive efficiency of 108.9 and a defensive mark of 102.8. The Yellow Jackets thrive on a balanced attack, ranking top-100 in effective field goal percentage (51.8%, per Torvik), bolstered by junior guard Lance Terry’s 15.2 points per game and 38.7% three-point shooting. Defensively, they’re stingy inside, holding opponents to 47.9% on two-pointers (No. 73, KenPom), but their slow tempo (No. 245, 66.7 possessions per game) can leave them vulnerable to teams that dictate pace. 

Jacksonville State, ranked No. 137 (KenPom) and No. 141 (Torvik), counters with a gritty, defense-first identity. Their AdjDE of 103.9 (No. 92, KenPom) reflects a knack for forcing turnovers (19.8% opponent turnover rate, No. 52) and contesting shots (opponents shoot just 31.9% from three, No. 87). Offensively, they’re less flashy at 104.5 AdjOE (No. 185), but senior forward KyKy Tandy (17.8 PPG, 35.9% from three) and junior guard Juwan Perdue (14.6 PPG, 6.1 rebounds) provide firepower. Torvik highlights their resilience, rating them No. 98 in road performance—a critical edge for a neutral-site feel in Atlanta, where Tech’s home crowd may lack the intensity of ACC play. 

Key Matchup: Pace vs. Patience 

Georgia Tech prefers a deliberate style, ranking No. 231 in adjusted tempo (Torvik), which suits their reliance on half-court sets and Terry’s perimeter creation. Jacksonville State, however, sits at No. 166 (68.1 possessions), comfortable pushing the pace off turnovers and defensive stops. If the Gamecocks can disrupt Tech’s rhythm—say, by doubling Terry and forcing secondary options like Baye Ndongo (11.8 PPG) into tough shots—they could turn this into a scrappy, low-possession slugfest where their defensive edge shines. Torvik’s “PRPG!” metric underscores Tandy’s value (3.8 points over replacement), suggesting he could exploit Tech’s average perimeter defense (34.2% opponent 3P%, No. 182). 

Betting Trends: Why Jacksonville State Could Cover 

The spread (Georgia Tech -5.5, -6) assumes home-court dominance, but betting trends tilt toward Jacksonville State keeping it tight—or even pulling the upset. The Gamecocks are 18-14 against the spread (ATS) this season, including 8-5 as road underdogs. They’ve thrived in underdog spots, covering in six of their last eight games when getting 4+ points. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, is a middling 15-17 ATS, with a shaky 6-9 mark as home favorites.