NBA Normal Betting Rundown: Thursday, March 11 - Search for the Suns to help keep Shining in PortlandPosted by Boone Juhl on March 12th, 2021 
Before we dive into picks, props and leans because of this evening, let's have a look at several noteworthy trends heading in to the second half of the season.
Can the Utah Jazz continue their record-setting pace?
Heading to their first action of the next 50 % on Friday, Utah is 27-9 overall on the growing season, including a good 25-11-0 (69.4%) contrary to the pass on. From January 8 through the center of February, they were literally the best team within the last 31 years against the spread going 20-1-0 ATS.
Utah started the season 22-7-0 ATS. Since February 18, the Jazz possess gone 3-4-0 ATS. Once we touched on weeks ago, this was expected after the sportsbooks continued to lose to Utah bettors and begun to somewhat inflate their number. In accordance with TeamRankings' database, if the Jazz had been to keep this pace, they might finish with the best cover percentage since 2003.
Best and Worst Covering Groups in 2020-2021
After Utah (25-11-0), the Suns are just a game back for the best ATS record in basketball at 24-11-0 (68.6%). Phoenix really shares the same win/loss record as their ATS record.
Rounding out the very best five best ATS clubs in the NBA so far will be the Bulls (20-14-0, 58.8%), Grizzlies (19-14-0, 57.6%), and the Knicks (21-16-0, 56.8%).
Are you aware that worst ATS teams, the Rockets have already been abysmal for bettors this year; covering only 32.4% of their games with an 11-23-0 record. Following them will be the Pacers (14-21-0, 40%), Timberwolves (14-21-0, 40%), and three clubs with a 15-21-0 record: Pelicans, Cavaliers, and Kings (41.7%).
Over/Under Trends in 2020-2021
Despite their lack of success in covering the pass on, both New Orleans and Sacramento have been favorite to bettors seeking to take the over in their games this season. The Pelicans' over record comes in at 26-10-0, hitting above the full total 72.2% of their games. The Kings' over document falls slightly below 70% at 25-11, accompanied by Brooklyn (25-12-0, 67.6%), Denver (23-13-0, 63.9%), and the LA Clippers (22-15-1, 59.5%).
As for teams dominating unders this year, the two biggest media markets have yielded the least amount of "overs."
The Knicks and Lakers both steer just how with a 23-14-0 under record, hitting 62.2% below the full total so far this year. The Rockets also come in just over 60% going 20-13-1, accompanied by the Warriors (22-15-0, 59.5%) and Spurs (19-14-0, 57.6%).
Where is the money choosing NBA Futures Bets?
DraftKings Sportsbook provided their hottest up-date on where they've taken the most bets and money because of this year's NBA Finals.
While it's not surprising to start to see the Lakers and Nets be the top two teams amongst groups bet to earn the NBA Championship, it's a bit staggering to see that each of them have blended for 61% of the bets, and make up 62% of the amount of money.
As the second half progresses, look for more wagers to come in on the Suns at +3300. Phoenix remains the No. 2 seed in the West behind the Jazz, but despite having daunting matchups ahead, the large odds could still secure a unique possibility to hedge in the postseason.
NBA Betting Carry out for Thursday, March 11
Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers (+4.5) | TOTAL: 226.5
Tip-Off: 10 p.m. ET
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After opening as 2.5-level favorites on the road, sharp money immediately moved this up an additional 2.5 items to -5 before coming back right down to -4.5. The Suns have been the league's second-best crew ATS all time, with Portland right close to the middle of the pack. The Blazers do go on a three-game winning stretch out where they covered to begin the month of March, but that has been after four consecutive losses. In those seven video games, they 3-4-0 ATS.
I really do like Phoenix to cover, but I also feel like this is a bit of a trap scenario. Portland is not a good first half team this year intending 15-18-2 ATS, but always appear to find a way to come back late. In the home, the Blazers are 6-3 overall when trailing in the initial quarter, and 5-5 when down at halftime.
As for the Suns, they are an excellent first half team all time and simply cover two points rather than worry about 4.5 down the road before "Dame Time" hits.
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Phoenix is the third best "First Half" ATS staff in the NBA at 22-13 and so are also the number one staff in the league in the very first Quarter. Look for them to hold down the two-point lead or more at halftime, without having to sweat a Blazers comeback.
The Play: Suns 1H (-2)
DAILY NBA RUNDOWN RECORD: 0-0
OVERALL RECORD: 95-95-0
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