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Betting trends

We search game situations (rest, travel, form and more) on past seasons, then test the best ones on later seasons the search never saw. We only publish a trend that held up there, and we show what we tested either way. Most situations don't beat the closing line. Books price rest, travel and form. We publish what we tested.

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NFL

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NBA

7:30 PM ET

Milwaukee Bucks @ New York Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 1st game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • 1-9 this season
  • Lost the last game by 20
  • Lost 6 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • Published systemRoad 1-day-rest vs home 2-days-rest

    Road team on 1 day rest vs home team on 2 days rest. Bet Milwaukee Bucks on the spread.

    298-234-8 since 2021, ROI after the vig +7.1%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 188-138-6, +10.3%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 110-96-2, +2.1%.

New York Knicks

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • 5-4 this season
  • Won the last game by 12
  • Won 3 straight
  • Middle third of the league by record

8:00 PM ET

Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers

Boston Celtics

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • Division game
  • 8-2 this season
  • Won the last game by 20
  • Won 3 straight
  • Top third of the league by record

Philadelphia 76ers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • Division game
  • 9-2 this season
  • Won the last game by 6
  • Top third of the league by record

9:00 PM ET

Miami Heat @ Utah Jazz

Miami Heat

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 5th game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • 4-6 this season
  • Won the last game by 6
  • Middle third of the league by record

Utah Jazz

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • Traveled west, 1 time zone
  • 1-9 this season
  • Lost the last game by 15
  • Lost 8 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • Published systemAltitude home team back from a trip

    Denver or Utah in its first home game after a 3+ game road trip. Bet Utah Jazz on the spread.

    37-27-1 since 2021, ROI after the vig +10.6%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 19-17-1, +1.0%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 18-10, +23.0%.

9:00 PM ET

LA Clippers @ Phoenix Suns

LA Clippers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 1st game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • Division game
  • 2-7 this season
  • Won the last game by 16
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemAny team at 2%+ EV, -200 to +200: moneyline

    NBA: Any team at 2%+ EV, -200 to +200: moneyline. Machine rule: {"ev.ml.pct": {"min": 2}, "ev.ml.price": {"min": -200, "max": 200}}; bet {"market": "ml", "side": "team", "price": "ev_book"} Bet LA Clippers on the moneyline.

    132-129 since 2021, ROI after the vig +5.4%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 93-96, +0.8%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 39-33, +17.5%.

  • Published systemRoad one-day-rest vs home B2B

    Road team on 1 day rest vs home team on any B2B. Bet LA Clippers on the spread.

    267-239-7 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.9%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 142-128-4, +0.6%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 125-111-3, +1.3%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad underdog of 4.5 or less with more rest, moneyline

    Road team, underdog of 4.5 or less, has more rest than its opponent. Bet it to win outright. Bet LA Clippers on the moneyline.

    130-145 since 2021, ROI after the vig +5.5%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 79-95, -0.4%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 51-50, +15.5%.

  • Published systemRested road dog vs a back-to-back, moneyline

    Road underdog with 1+ days rest vs a home team on a back-to-back. Bet LA Clippers on the moneyline.

    118-230 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.8%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 67-122, -1.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 51-108, +3.1%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad underdog of 4.5 or less with more rest

    Road team, underdog of 4.5 or less at the close, has more rest than its opponent. Bet that team ATS. Bet LA Clippers on the spread.

    143-129-3 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.5%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 87-85-2, -3.3%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 56-44-1, +7.1%.

Phoenix Suns

  • Second night of a back-to-back
  • 3rd game in 4 nights
  • 5th game of a homestand
  • Division game
  • 3-6 this season
  • Lost the last game by 26
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • Published systemFourth game in five nights

    Team playing on a back-to-back that is also its 4th game in 6 days and the 3rd in 4. Bet LA Clippers on the spread.

    504-451-17 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.9%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 288-263-13, -0.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 216-188-4, +2.2%.

10:00 PM ET

Orlando Magic @ Sacramento Kings

Orlando Magic

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • 2-7 this season
  • Lost the last game by 7
  • Lost 4 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemTrailed by 12+ at the half last game, favorite: 1H spread

    Trailed by 12+ at the half last game, favorite: 1H spread. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "derived.h1PrevMargin": {"max": -12}, "line.spread": {"lt": 0}} Bet Orlando Magic on the spread_h1.

    255-197-7 since 2023, ROI after the vig +7.5%. 2023-24: 82-64-2, +7.0%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 173-133-5, +7.8%.

  • MoneyLine systemTrailed by 12+ at the half last game, 3rd+ game of a road trip: 1H spread

    Trailed by 12+ at the half last game, 3rd+ game of a road trip: 1H spread. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "derived.h1PrevMargin": {"max": -12}, "schedule.roadTripGame": {"min": 3}} Bet Orlando Magic on the spread_h1.

    119-101-3 since 2023, ROI after the vig +3.3%. 2023-24: 36-39-1, -8.3%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 83-62-2, +9.3%.

  • MoneyLine systemTrailed by 12+ at the half last game: 1H spread bounce-back

    Trailed by 12+ at the half last game: 1H spread bounce-back. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "derived.h1PrevMargin": {"max": -12}} Bet Orlando Magic on the spread_h1.

    538-472-10 since 2023, ROI after the vig +1.8%. 2023-24: 170-165-3, -3.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 368-307-7, +4.2%.

Sacramento Kings

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 4th game of a homestand
  • 1-9 this season
  • Lost the last game by 6
  • Lost 3 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemTwo slow starters (-3 1H each): 1H under

    Two slow starters (-3 1H each): 1H under. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "side": "home", "derived.h1SeasonMarginAvg": {"max": -3}, "schedule.teamGameNumber": {"min": 4}, "opponent.derived.h1SeasonMarginAvg": {"max": -3}} Bet the 1st half under.

    101-87-1 since 2023, ROI after the vig +2.6%. 2023-24: 31-27, +2.0%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 70-60-1, +2.8%.

11:00 PM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Portland Trail Blazers

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a road trip
  • Traveled west, 2 time zones
  • Division game
  • 8-2 this season
  • Won the last game by 39
  • Won 4 straight
  • Top third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemRoad favorite of 4.5 or less off 3+ straight covers (first half)

    Road team, favorite of 4.5 or less at the close, covered 3+ straight. Bet its opponent ATS. First-half spread. Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the spread_h1.

    49-31-2 since 2023, ROI after the vig +16.9%. 2023-24: 16-13-1, +4.8%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 33-18-1, +23.8%.

  • Published systemUnder after a 25+ point win, first 15 games (first half)

    Team won its last game by 25+, games 2-15 of the season; bet the under. First-half bet. Bet the 1st half under.

    41-32-1 since 2023, ROI after the vig +7.3%. 2023-24: 10-7, +12.4%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 31-25-1, +5.7%.

  • MoneyLine systemFade 4+ straight covers (first half)

    Team covered its last 4+ games. First-half bet. Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the spread_h1.

    238-210-4 since 2023, ROI after the vig +1.3%. 2023-24: 75-64-1, +2.9%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 163-146-3, +0.7%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad favorite of 4.5 or less on a 4+ game win streak (first half)

    Road team, favorite of 4.5 or less at the close, has won 4+ straight. Bet its opponent ATS. First-half spread. Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the spread_h1.

    52-43-2 since 2023, ROI after the vig +4.2%. 2023-24: 21-22-1, -7.6%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 31-21-1, +13.9%.

Portland Trail Blazers

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • Division game
  • 6-3 this season
  • Lost the last game by 22
  • Lost 2 straight
  • Middle third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemTrailed by 12+ at the half last game (home): 1H spread bounce-back

    Trailed by 12+ at the half last game (home): 1H spread bounce-back. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "derived.h1PrevMargin": {"max": -12}, "side": "home"} Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the spread_h1.

    322-268-7 since 2023, ROI after the vig +4.3%. 2023-24: 113-80-1, +11.7%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 209-188-6, +0.6%.

  • MoneyLine system1H underdog with a fast start season (+2 or better): 1H moneyline

    1H underdog with a fast start season (+2 or better): 1H moneyline. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "firstHalf.line.spread": {"gt": 0}, "derived.h1SeasonMarginAvg": {"min": 2}, "schedule.teamGameNumber": {"min": 4}} Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the moneyline_h1.

    244-322-17 since 2023, ROI after the vig +1.4%. 2023-24: 85-110-5, +1.6%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 159-212-12, +1.3%.

  • MoneyLine systemFast starter (season 1H margin +3) as an underdog (home): 1H spread

    Fast starter (season 1H margin +3) as an underdog (home): 1H spread. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "derived.h1SeasonMarginAvg": {"min": 3}, "schedule.teamGameNumber": {"min": 4}, "line.spread": {"gt": 0}, "side": "home"} Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the spread_h1.

    54-48-1 since 2023, ROI after the vig +1.0%. 2023-24: 21-18, +2.4%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 33-30-1, +0.2%.

  • MoneyLine systemFast starter (+3) as an underdog: 1H moneyline

    Fast starter (+3) as an underdog: 1H moneyline. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "derived.h1SeasonMarginAvg": {"min": 3}, "schedule.teamGameNumber": {"min": 4}, "line.spread": {"gt": 0}} Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the moneyline_h1.

    184-213-9 since 2023, ROI after the vig +8.2%. 2023-24: 60-80-1, -1.3%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 124-133-8, +13.4%.

  • MoneyLine systemFast starter (season 1H margin +3) as an underdog: 1H spread

    Fast starter (season 1H margin +3) as an underdog: 1H spread. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "derived.h1SeasonMarginAvg": {"min": 3}, "schedule.teamGameNumber": {"min": 4}, "line.spread": {"gt": 0}} Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the spread_h1.

    220-178-5 since 2023, ROI after the vig +5.6%. 2023-24: 71-69-1, -3.4%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 149-109-4, +10.5%.

  • MoneyLine systemTrailed by 12+ at the half last game: 1H spread bounce-back

    Trailed by 12+ at the half last game: 1H spread bounce-back. Machine rule: {"seasonType": "regular", "derived.h1PrevMargin": {"max": -12}} Bet Portland Trail Blazers on the spread_h1.

    538-472-10 since 2023, ROI after the vig +1.8%. 2023-24: 170-165-3, -3.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 368-307-7, +4.2%.

NHL

7:00 PM ET

Colorado Avalanche @ Toronto Maple Leafs

Colorado Avalanche

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 2 time zones
  • 10-8 this season
  • Won the last game by 4
  • Middle third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemFade road teams after a 3+ goal win

    Road team won its previous game by 3 or more; bet the opponent. Bet Toronto Maple Leafs on the moneyline.

    734-622 since 2021, ROI after the vig +2.3%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 427-368, +2.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 307-254, +2.7%.

  • MoneyLine systemFade teams after a shutout win as favorites

    Favorite that pitched/posted a shutout in its previous game; bet the opponent. Bet Toronto Maple Leafs on the moneyline.

    167-236 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.8%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 92-136, +0.9%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 75-100, +0.8%.

Toronto Maple Leafs

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 4th game of a homestand
  • 8-11 this season
  • Lost the last game by 4
  • Lost 3 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • Published systemNon-conference home dogs after a 3-4 goal loss

    Home underdog, non-conference opponent, lost previous game by 3 or 4. Bet Toronto Maple Leafs on the moneyline.

    94-104 since 2021, ROI after the vig +11.2%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 51-62, +6.9%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 43-42, +17.0%.

  • MoneyLine systemHome teams that won the last meeting by 3+, as underdogs

    Home underdog that beat this opponent by 3+ last time. Bet Toronto Maple Leafs on the moneyline.

    129-158 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.9%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 62-90, -7.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 67-68, +10.0%.

  • MoneyLine systemHome teams under .450 vs teams over .550, as dogs

    Home underdog with a sub-.450 record facing a .550+ team (game 20+). Bet Toronto Maple Leafs on the moneyline.

    212-342 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.7%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 133-239, -3.3%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 79-103, +8.8%.

7:00 PM ET

Minnesota Wild @ Montreal Canadiens

Minnesota Wild

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • 12-7 this season
  • Lost the last game by 1
  • Top third of the league by record

Montreal Canadiens

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • 11-6 this season
  • Won the last game by 2
  • Won 2 straight
  • Top third of the league by record

7:00 PM ET

Washington Capitals @ Ottawa Senators

Washington Capitals

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a road trip
  • 9-6 this season
  • Won the last game by 1
  • Top third of the league by record

Ottawa Senators

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a homestand
  • 11-7 this season
  • Won the last game by 2
  • Won 2 straight
  • Top third of the league by record

7:00 PM ET

New Jersey Devils @ Winnipeg Jets

New Jersey Devils

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • Traveled west, 1 time zone
  • 13-5 this season
  • Won the last game by 4
  • Won 5 straight
  • Top third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemFade road teams after a 3+ goal win

    Road team won its previous game by 3 or more; bet the opponent. Bet Winnipeg Jets on the moneyline.

    734-622 since 2021, ROI after the vig +2.3%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 427-368, +2.1%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 307-254, +2.7%.

  • MoneyLine systemFade teams after a shutout win as favorites

    Favorite that pitched/posted a shutout in its previous game; bet the opponent. Bet Winnipeg Jets on the moneyline.

    167-236 since 2021, ROI after the vig +0.8%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 92-136, +0.9%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 75-100, +0.8%.

  • MoneyLine systemRoad favorites playing 4 games in 6 nights, fade

    Road favorite in its 4th game in 6 nights; bet the opponent. Bet Winnipeg Jets on the moneyline.

    214-259 since 2021, ROI after the vig +3.0%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 115-170, -5.3%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 99-89, +15.5%.

Winnipeg Jets

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a homestand
  • 7-11 this season
  • Won the last game by 1
  • Won 3 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

7:30 PM ET

Florida Panthers @ Columbus Blue Jackets

Florida Panthers

  • 1 day off since the last game
  • 3rd game of a road trip
  • 9-9 this season
  • Lost the last game by 3
  • Lost 2 straight
  • Middle third of the league by record

Columbus Blue Jackets

  • 3 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • 7-8 this season
  • Lost the last game by 3
  • Middle third of the league by record

8:00 PM ET

Detroit Red Wings @ St. Louis Blues

Detroit Red Wings

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 2nd game of a road trip
  • Traveled east, 1 time zone
  • 7-11 this season
  • Lost the last game by 4
  • Lost 3 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

St. Louis Blues

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a homestand
  • 7-10 this season
  • Lost the last game by 2
  • Lost 3 straight
  • Bottom third of the league by record

10:00 PM ET

Nashville Predators @ Los Angeles Kings

Nashville Predators

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 1st game of a road trip
  • Traveled west, 2 time zones
  • 8-9 this season
  • Won the last game by 2
  • Won 4 straight
  • Middle third of the league by record
  • MoneyLine systemFade road underdogs of +100 to +149 on a 4+ game win streak

    Road team, underdogs of +100 to +149, won 4+ straight; bet the opponent. Bet Los Angeles Kings on the moneyline.

    93-49 since 2021, ROI after the vig +10.9%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 51-28, +10.2%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 42-21, +11.8%.

Los Angeles Kings

  • 2 days off since the last game
  • 5th game of a homestand
  • 5-10 this season
  • Lost the last game by 3
  • Bottom third of the league by record
  • Published systemConference home teams after close favored loss

    Game 9-61; conference opponent; opponent won last by 1-7; team lost last by 3-8 as a favorite. Bet Los Angeles Kings on the puck line.

    44-45 since 2021, ROI after the vig +6.5%. 2021-22 to 2023-24: 22-22, +6.7%; 2024-25 to 2026-27: 22-23, +6.3%.

MLB

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Systems that made money (2021–26)

Betting systems others have published, graded on our own closing lines. We list one only if it made money after the vig over the whole 2021–26 sample and in both its earlier and later seasons, on 50 or more decided bets. Past results, not a guarantee.

NFL

Published system — made money 2021–27 after the vig. Past results, not a guarantee.

NBA

MoneyLine system — made money 2023–27 after the vig. Past results, not a guarantee.

NHL

Published system — made money 2021–27 after the vig. Past results, not a guarantee.

MLB

Published system — made money 2021–26 after the vig. Past results, not a guarantee.

What we tested

Each sport's search: how many situations we searched, how many had enough games to judge, and what held up.

NFL

Line trends, graded at closing prices

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 44,304 situation and bet-type combinations on closing lines from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 2,459 had enough games to judge. Our top 10 went to 2024-25 to 2025-26 games the search never saw: 0 held up.

Results against pregame ratings (no prices)

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 498 situation and bet-type combinations on results against pregame ratings (no prices) from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 0 had enough games to judge. None passed the discovery screens, so nothing was sent to the holdout.

NBA

Line trends, graded at closing prices

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 61,478 situation and bet-type combinations on closing lines from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 9,227 had enough games to judge. Our top 10 went to 2024-25 to 2025-26 games the search never saw: 0 held up.

Results against pregame ratings (no prices)

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 657 situation and bet-type combinations on results against pregame ratings (no prices) from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 16 had enough games to judge. Our top 10 went to 2024-25 to 2025-26 games the search never saw: 0 held up.

NHL

Line trends, graded at closing prices

Searched 2021-22 to 2023-24; tested on 2024-25 to 2025-26

We searched 58,878 situation and bet-type combinations on closing lines from 2021-22 to 2023-24. 8,787 had enough games to judge. Our top 10 went to 2024-25 to 2025-26 games the search never saw: 0 held up.

MLB

We haven't published a search for this sport yet.

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