NBA Handicapping: How to Use NBA Injury Report to Pick More Winners

Injuries Last Updated on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Team	Player	POS	Status	Date Reported	Notes
Atlanta Hawks	Kobe Bufkin	SG	Out For Season – Shoulder	Tue, Dec 17	The Hawks said on Wednesday (Dec. 18) that Bufkin will undergo surgery to address a right shoulder instability and will miss the rest of the season.
Atlanta Hawks	Trae Young	PG	Day To Day – Achilles	Mon, Jan 20	The Hawks listed Young as Probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Pistons.
Atlanta Hawks	Jalen Johnson	SF	Day To Day – Shoulder	Mon, Jan 20	The Hawks listed Johnson as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Pistons.
Atlanta Hawks	Cody Zeller	C	Out – Personal	Tue, Jan 14	The Hawks announced Zeller has yet to suit up this season due to personal reasons. Until Atlanta provides a timetable for his return, the veteran big man can be considered out indefinitely.
Atlanta Hawks	Larry Nance	PF	Out – Hand	Thu, Jan 16	The Hawks announced that Nance Jr. is progressing in his rehab and will be re-evaluated in one week, per Sr. NBA Writer Marc J. Spears.
Atlanta Hawks	Zaccharie Risacher	SF	Out – Thigh	Mon, Jan 20	The Hawks announced on Tuesday (Jan. 21) that Risacher who has missed the last three games due to a left adductor strain, is progressing in his rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Boston Celtics	Jrue Holiday	PG	Day To Day – Shoulder	Mon, Jan 20	The Celtics listed Holiday as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Clippers.
Boston Celtics	Al Horford	C	Day To Day – Toe	Mon, Jan 20	The Celtics listed Horford as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Clippers.
Brooklyn Nets	De Anthony Melton	PG	Out For Season – Acl	Tue, Nov 19	Melton will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ACL, the team announced Wednesday (Nov. 20).
Brooklyn Nets	Maxwell Lewis	SF	Out – Leg	Thu, Jan 2	The Nets announced that Lewis has been diagnosed with a left tibia fracture after sustaining the injury on Wednesday (Jan. 1) versus Toronto. His status will be updated again in four weeks.
Brooklyn Nets	Bojan Bogdanovi	SF	Out – Foot	Mon, Jan 20	The Nets have listed Bogdanovic as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against New York.
Brooklyn Nets	Trendon Watford	PF	Out – Hamstring	Mon, Jan 20	The Nets have listed Watford as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against New York.
Brooklyn Nets	Cam Thomas	SG	Out – Hamstring	Mon, Jan 20	The Nets have listed Thomas as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against New York.
Brooklyn Nets	Ben Simmons	PG	Out – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	The Nets have listed Simmons as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against New York.
Brooklyn Nets	Ziaire Williams	SF	Out – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Nets have listed Williams as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against New York.
Charlotte Hornets	Tre Mann	PG	Out – Back	Mon, Jan 20	The Hornets listed Mann as Out for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Grizzlies.
Charlotte Hornets	Grant Williams	PF	Out For Season – Acl	Tue, Dec 10	The Hornets announced on Wednesday (Dec. 11) that Williams underwent successful surgery to repair multiple tears in his knee, including the ACL, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is expected to return in 9 to 12 months.
Charlotte Hornets	Brandon Miller	SF	Out – Wrist	Thu, Jan 16	The Hornets announced Friday (Jan. 17) that Miller has suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist and will be out indefinitely.
Chicago Bulls	Torrey Craig	SF	Out – Leg	Sun, Jan 12	The Bulls announced Monday (Jan. 13) that Craig will be re-evaluated in two weeks, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago.
Chicago Bulls	Chris Duarte	SG	Day To Day – Personal	Mon, Jan 20	Duarte did not play Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against Los Angeles.
Chicago Bulls	Jevon Carter	PG	Day To Day – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	Carter did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against Los Angeles.
Chicago Bulls	Coby White	PG	Day To Day – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	White did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against Los Angeles.
Chicago Bulls	Ayo Dosunmu	SG	Day To Day – Soleus	Mon, Jan 20	Dosumnu did not play Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against Los Angeles.
Cleveland Cavaliers	Evan Mobley	C	Out – Calf	Mon, Jan 20	The Cavaliers listed Mobley as Out for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Rockets.
Cleveland Cavaliers	Isaac Okoro	SG	Out – Shoulder	Mon, Jan 20	The Cavaliers listed Okoro as Out for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Rockets.
Cleveland Cavaliers	Caris Levert	SG	Day To Day – Wrist	Mon, Jan 20	The Cavaliers listed LeVert as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Rockets.
Dallas Mavericks	Klay Thompson	SG	Day To Day – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Mavericks listed Thompson as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Timberwolves.
Dallas Mavericks	Naji Marshall	SF	Day To Day – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	The Mavericks listed Marshall as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Timberwolves.
Dallas Mavericks	Dwight Powell	C	Out – Hip	Mon, Jan 20	The Mavericks listed Powell as Out for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Timberwolves.
Dallas Mavericks	Quentin Grimes	SG	Day To Day – Back	Mon, Jan 20	The Mavericks listed Grimes as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Timberwolves.
Dallas Mavericks	Dereck Lively	C	Day To Day – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Mavericks listed Lively II as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Timberwolves.
Dallas Mavericks	Luka Don I	PG	Out – Calf	Thu, Dec 26	The Mavericks announced on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain on Wednesday (Dec. 25) versus the Timberwolves.
Dallas Mavericks	Jaden Hardy	SG	Day To Day – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	Hardy did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against the Hornets.
Dallas Mavericks	Dante Exum	PG	Out – Wrist	Sat, Jan 11	Head coach Jason Kidd said after Saturday’s (Jan. 11) practice that Exum is making progress in his recovery from right wrist surgery. There is no clear timetable yet for his return.
Denver Nuggets	Daron Holmes	PF	Out For Season – Achilles	Fri, Jul 12	DaRon Holmes II has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s expected to miss the 2024-25 season.
Denver Nuggets	Vlatko An Ar	PF	Out – Knee	Tue, Dec 3	Cancar will be re-evaluated in eight weeks following a left knee surgery on Wednesday (Dec. 4), per Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com.
Denver Nuggets	Peyton Watson	SG	Day To Day – Head	Mon, Jan 20	The Nuggets have listed Watson as Probable for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Philadelphia.
Denver Nuggets	Jamal Murray	PG	Day To Day – Calf	Mon, Jan 20	The Nuggets have listed Murray as Probable for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Philadelphia.
Detroit Pistons	Jaden Ivey	SG	Out – Leg	Wed, Jan 1	The Pistons announced on Thursday (Jan. 2) that Ivey underwent successful surgery to repair a broken fibula in his left leg, and he will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per Keith Langlois of the Pistons’ official site.
Golden State Warriors	Jonathan Kuminga	PF	Out – Ankle	Tue, Jan 14	Kuminga wasn’t wearing a walking boot Wednesday but remains in the middle stages of his recovery, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Golden State Warriors	Brandin Podziemski	SG	Day To Day – Abdominal	Mon, Jan 20	Podziemski did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against the Celtics.
Golden State Warriors	Kyle Anderson	SF	Day To Day – Hamstring	Mon, Jan 20	Anderson did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against the Celtics.
Golden State Warriors	Draymond Green	PF	Day To Day – Calf	Mon, Jan 20	Green did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against the Celtics.
Houston Rockets	Steven Adams	C	Day To Day – Head	Mon, Jan 20	Adams did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against the Pistons.
Houston Rockets	Jabari Smith	PF	Out – Hand	Fri, Jan 17	Rockets HC Ime Udoka said Saturday (Jan. 18) that Smith will not have surgery on his fractured left hand, this could extend his recovery timeline, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle.
Indiana Pacers	Isaiah Jackson	PF	Out For Season – Calf	Fri, Nov 1	The Indiana Pacers announced C Isaiah Jackson has sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Friday’s (Nov. 1) game versus the Pelicans and will be out for the remainder of the season, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Indiana Pacers	James Wiseman	C	Out For Season – Calf	Thu, Oct 24	Wiseman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left Achilles on Thursday (Oct. 24), per Shams Charania of ESPN.
LA Clippers	P.J. Tucker	SF	Out – Personal	Sat, Oct 5	The Clippers announced that F P.J. Tucker won’t be with the team for the time being, according to Joey Linn of SI.com.
LA Clippers	Kawhi Leonard	SF	Day To Day – Knee	Mon, Jan 20	Leonard did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against Chicago.
LA Clippers	Ivica Zubac	C	Day To Day – Eye	Mon, Jan 20	Zubac did not play on Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against Chicago.
Los Angeles Lakers	Christian Wood	PF	Out – Knee	Mon, Jan 13	Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Monday (Jan. 13) that he had no update on the status of Wood, who has been sidelined all season while recovering from the left knee surgery he underwent in September, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.
Los Angeles Lakers	Jarred Vanderbilt	PF	Out – Knee	Mon, Jan 20	Vanderbilt has been ruled out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Washington, as per Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com.
Los Angeles Lakers	Jalen Hood Schifino	SG	Out – Hamstring	Mon, Jan 20	The Lakers have listed Hood-Schifino as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 20) game against Washington.
Los Angeles Lakers	Anthony Davis	PF	Day To Day – Calf	Mon, Jan 20	The Lakers have listed Davis as probable for Tuesday’s (Jan. 20) game against Washington.
Los Angeles Lakers	Lebron James	SF	Day To Day – Foot	Mon, Jan 20	The Lakers have listed James as Probable for Tuesday’s (Jan. 20) game against Washington.
Memphis Grizzlies	Marcus Smart	PG	Out – Finger	Thu, Jan 9	The Grizzlies announced that Smart remains week-to-week while rehabbing an injury to his right index finger.
Memphis Grizzlies	Cam Spencer		Out – Thumb	Thu, Jan 9	The Grizzlies announced that Spencer suffered a fractured thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Memphis Grizzlies	Vince Williams	SG	Out – Ankle	Mon, Jan 13	Head coach Taylor Jenkins said Monday (Jan. 13) that Williams is progressing well and is expected to be cleared for full-court basketball activities later this week but remains without a clear timeline for returning to game action.
Memphis Grizzlies	Luke Kennard	SG	Day To Day – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Grizzlies listed Kennard as Probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Hornets.
Memphis Grizzlies	Jake Laravia	PF	Day To Day – Back	Mon, Jan 20	The Grizzlies listed LaRavia as Doubtful for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Hornets.
Miami Heat	Dru Smith		Out For Season – Achilles	Thu, Dec 26	The Heat announced on Friday (Dec. 27) that Smith underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured left achilles tendon. He will miss the remainder of the season.
Miami Heat	Josh Richardson	SG	Out – Heel	Mon, Jan 20	The Heat have listed Richardson as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Portland.
Miami Heat	Keshad Johnson	SF	Out – Shoulder	Mon, Jan 20	The Heat listed Johnson as Out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against the Trail Blazers.
Miami Heat	Tyler Herro	SG	Out – Groin	Mon, Jan 20	The Heat listed Herro as Out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against the Trail Blazers
Milwaukee Bucks	Aj Green	SG	Out – Quad	Mon, Jan 20	The Bucks listed Green as OUT for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Pelicans.
Milwaukee Bucks	Marjon Beauchamp	SF	Day To Day – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	The Bucks listed Beauchamp as Probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Pelicans.
Milwaukee Bucks	Khris Middleton	SF	Day To Day – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Bucks listed Middleton as Probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Pelicans.
Milwaukee Bucks	Giannis Antetokounmpo	PF	Day To Day – Patella	Mon, Jan 20	The Bucks listed Antetokounmpo as Probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Pelicans.
Minnesota Timberwolves	Terrence Shannon	SG	Out – Ankle	Sun, Jan 12	Minnesota announced Monday (Jan. 13) that Shannon will miss the next 2-to-4 weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 mid-foot sprain.
Minnesota Timberwolves	Donte Divincenzo	SG	Out – Toe	Mon, Jan 20	Minnesota announced Monday (Jan. 20) that DiVincenzo is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a Grade 3 left great toe sprain following an MRI.
New Orleans Pelicans	Herbert Jones	SF	Out – Shoulder	Thu, Jan 9	The Pelicans announced on Friday (Jan. 10) that Jones has suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will be out indefinitely.
New Orleans Pelicans	Yves Missi	C	Day To Day – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	The Pelicans listed Missi as questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Bucks.
New Orleans Pelicans	Zion Williamson	PF	Day To Day – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	The Pelicans listed Williamson as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Bucks.
New Orleans Pelicans	Dejounte Murray	PG	Day To Day – Elbow	Mon, Jan 20	The Pelicans listed Murray as Probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Bucks.
New York Knicks	Mitchell Robinson	C	Out – Ankle	Tue, Dec 31	Robinson has yet to begin running full speed but is expected to be cleared for full practice at some point in January, per Ian Begley of SportsNet New York.
Oklahoma City Thunder	Ajay Mitchell	SG	Out – Toe	Thu, Jan 9	The Thunder announced on Friday (Jan. 10) that Mitchell underwent a successful procedure to address a turf toe sprain in his great right toe. He will be re-evaluated 10-12 weeks.
Oklahoma City Thunder	Isaiah Hartenstein	C	Out – Calf	Tue, Jan 14	The Thunder announced that Hartenstein sustained a left soleus strain in Tuesday’s (Jan. 14) game against the Sixers and that he will be re-evaluated in one week, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com.
Oklahoma City Thunder	Chet Holmgren	PF	Out – Hip	Thu, Jan 16	The Thunder announced on Friday (Jan. 17) that Holmgren is continuing to progress in his return to play protocol and will be re-evaluated in approximately three to five weeks, per Sr. NBA Writer Marc J. Spears.
Oklahoma City Thunder	Nikola Topi	PG	Out For Season – Acl	Tue, Jul 23	Topic underwent a successful left ACL procedure Wednesday and will miss the 2024-25 season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Orlando Magic	Moritz Wagner	C	Out For Season – Knee	Sat, Dec 21	Wagner has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee during Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game versus the Heat, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Orlando Magic	Franz Wagner	SF	Out – Obliques	Fri, Jan 17	Wagner has been cleared to resume taking contact, and the Magic are hopeful that he’ll be ready to make his return to game action in 7-to-10 days, as per Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN.
Orlando Magic	Gary Harris	SG	Out – Hamstring	Mon, Jan 20	The Magic have listed Harris as Out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Toronto.
Orlando Magic	Jalen Suggs	SG	Out – Back	Mon, Jan 20	The Magic have listed Suggs as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Toronto.
Orlando Magic	Jett Howard	SF	Out – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Magic have listed Howard as Out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Toronto.
Orlando Magic	Goga Bitadze	C	Out – Concussion	Mon, Jan 20	The Magic have listed Bitadze as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Toronto.
Orlando Magic	Cole Anthony	PG	Out – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	The Magic have listed Anthony as Out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Toronto.
Philadelphia 76ers	Andre Drummond	C	Day To Day – Toe	Mon, Jan 20	The 76ers have listed Drummond as Questionable for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Denver.
Philadelphia 76ers	Paul George	SF	Day To Day – Groin	Mon, Jan 20	The 76ers have listed George as Questionable for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Denver.
Philadelphia 76ers	Guerschon Yabusele	PF	Day To Day – Knee	Mon, Jan 20	The 76ers have listed Yabusele as Questionable for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Denver.
Philadelphia 76ers	Kj Martin	SF	Out – Foot	Mon, Jan 13	Martin, who has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 14) game against the Thunder, has resumed on-court work, but there’s no clear timetable for his return, per Ky Carlin of USA Today.
Philadelphia 76ers	Kyle Lowry	PG	Out – Hip	Mon, Jan 20	The 76ers have listed Lowry as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Denver.
Philadelphia 76ers	Joel Embiid	C	Out – Foot	Thu, Jan 16	Embiid will have his left knee re-evaluated in 7-10 days due to swelling, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Philadelphia 76ers	Jared Mccain	PG	Out For Season – Meniscus	Wed, Jan 8	McCain was reviewed Thursday (Jan. 9) by the surgeon who performed surgery on his left knee and is progressing well. The 76ers officially ruled out for the rest of the season, per Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com.
Philadelphia 76ers	Caleb Martin	SF	Out – Groin	Mon, Jan 20	The 76ers have listed Martin as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Denver.
Phoenix Suns	Jusuf Nurki	C	Out – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	The Suns listed Nurkic as Out for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Nets.
Phoenix Suns	Bradley Beal	SG	Day To Day – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Suns listed Beal as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Nets.
Portland Trail Blazers	Matisse Thybulle	SG	Out – Ankle	Fri, Jan 10	The Trail Blazers announced on Saturday (Jan. 11) that Thybulle will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Portland Trail Blazers	Donovan Clingan	C	Out – Ankke	Tue, Jan 14	The Trail Blazers announced that Clingan suffered a mild left ankle sprain after he left Tuesday’s (Jan. 14) game vs. Brooklyn and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Portland Trail Blazers	Kris Murray	SF	Out – Chest	Mon, Jan 20	The Trail Blazers have listed Murray as Out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Miami.
Portland Trail Blazers	Toumani Camara	PF	Out – Illness	Mon, Jan 20	The Trail Blazers listed Camara as Out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against the Heat.
Sacramento Kings	Devin Carter	PG	Day To Day – Wrist	Sun, Jan 19	Carter did not play in Sunday’s (Jan. 19) game against the Wizards.
San Antonio Spurs	Jeremy Sochan	PF	Day To Day – Back	Sat, Jan 18	Sochan did not play in Sunday’s (Jan. 19) game against Miami.
Toronto Raptors	Ochai Agbaji	SG	Out – Hand	Mon, Jan 20	The Raptors have listed Agbaji as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Orlando.
Toronto Raptors	Immanuel Quickley	PG	Out – Hip	Mon, Jan 20	The Raptors have listed Quickley as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Orlando.
Utah Jazz	Taylor Hendricks	PF	Out For Season – Fibula	Tue, Nov 5	Hendricks underwent surgery on Wednesday (Nov. 6) to repair a fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Utah Jazz	Jordan Clarkson	SG	Out – Plantar	Sun, Jan 5	Clarkson underwent an MRI on his left foot on Monday (Jan. 6) which confirmed a torn plantar fascia, per Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Utah Jazz	John Collins	PF	Day To Day – Hip	Mon, Jan 20	The Jazz listed Collins as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Thunder.
Utah Jazz	Johnny Juzang	SG	Out – Hand	Mon, Jan 20	The Jazz listed Juzang as OUT for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Thunder.
Utah Jazz	Lauri Markkanen	PF	Day To Day – Back	Mon, Jan 20	The Jazz listed Markkanen as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Thunder.
Utah Jazz	Collin Sexton	SG	Day To Day – Rest	Mon, Jan 20	Sexton did not play in Monday’s (Jan. 20) game against the Pelicans.
Utah Jazz	Cody Williams	SG	Out – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Jazz listed Williams as OUT for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Thunder.
Utah Jazz	Brice Sensabaugh	SF	Day To Day – Ankle	Mon, Jan 20	The Jazz listed Sensabaugh as Questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 22) game against the Thunder.
Washington Wizards	Saddiq Bey	SF	Out – Knee	Mon, Oct 14	Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said on Tuesday (Oct. 15) that Bey doesn’t have a return timetable, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post.
Washington Wizards	Marvin Bagley	PF	Out – Knee	Mon, Jan 20	The Wizards have listed Bagley III as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Los Angeles.
Washington Wizards	Malcolm Brogdon	PG	Out – Foot	Mon, Jan 20	The Wizards have listed Brogdon as OUT for Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) game against Los Angeles.

How to Use Our NBA Injury Report to Handicap Pro Basketball

If you are going to bet on the NBA, you need to be checking the injury report on a daily basis. The problem is there’s not a lot of sites out there you can trust or are too slow with updating the information.

Most will just list the player injured and what is keeping him out. That’s solid information, but there’s so much more too it. We take it a step further.

You will be able to see the day the player was sidelined. That allows you to take a quick look at how his absence has effected the play of the team. You can also use it to see if a team was hit hard with injuries at the same time or if they were spread out over a longer period.

We also note the position, so you can see if a club has been hit hard at one spot. Another feature is the perceived impact of that specific player being out.

Lastly, we show a players current status. Why? Because we don’t just remove players immediately after they return from being sidelined. This allows you to look at injuries a whole different way, as a lot of people don’t make the proper adjustments for players returning to the lineup.

Expert Betting Tips on Handicapping NBA Injuries This Season

Now, let’s take a quick look at how you can use that information to start cashing more tickets. Simply knowing who is in and who is out is going to increase your chances of winning.

The big key is accurately predicting how the oddsmakers are going to adjust the odds. Some players are going to shift the line more than others. The bigger the superstar the bigger the expected movement.

Not every player who is out of the lineup is going to shift the betting line. The biggest thing to keep in mind is the books are going to set their odds to try and take advantage of the public.

If they think the public is going to rush to bet against a team that just lost a player, they will over-adjust in their favor.

Let’s say if everyone was healthy the books had “Team A” as a 5-point favorite over “Team B”. Before the game “Team B” loses a starter (second best player). The books know the public is going to be on “Team A” given this news. While they might only think that player is worth 1-2 points on the spread, they might jump ‘Team A” up to a 9-point favorite.

I’m not saying the public will always be wrong. Sometimes the over-adjustment won’t be enough to make up for the loss of a player. For example, anytime time LeBron James sits out, it’s hard not to take the other side, regardless of the inflation.

Where you can really make your money is by focusing more on the non-superstars. The guys who do a lot of the dirty work or simply good players who don’t get the recognition. Oddsmakers typically aren’t going to do much with the line when these guys are out. This is where you can find the value going to the other direction.

This is just one step in becoming an expert NBA handicapper. There’s so much more that goes into handicapping the NBA than just what players are on the floor. You have to look at other things like rest situations and home court advantage.

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