The NBA week begins with exciting matchups. Here’s a detailed moneyline analysis for Monday’s games, based on key shooting metrics.
Game 1: Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls
Key Stats Table:
| Metric |
Pistons |
Bulls |
| Field Goal % |
0.469 |
0.465 |
| Effective FG % |
0.541 |
0.553 |
| 3-Point FG % |
0.359 |
0.372 |
Moneyline Analysis:
Pistons: Detroit’s balanced offense keeps them competitive, but they lack the shooting edge to dominate.
Bulls: With better effective field goal percentage and superior 3-point shooting, Chicago is the slight favorite in this matchup.
Game 2: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Key Stats Table:
| Metric |
Cavaliers |
Mavericks |
| Field Goal % |
0.500 |
0.477 |
| Effective FG % |
0.590 |
0.550 |
| 3-Point FG % |
0.396 |
0.368 |
Moneyline Analysis:
Cavaliers: Cleveland’s impressive shooting metrics make them strong favorites in this contest.
Mavericks: Dallas will need to rely on defense and playmaking to challenge the Cavaliers, but they’re the underdogs here.
Game 3: Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Key Stats Table:
| Metric |
Raptors |
Clippers |
| Field Goal % |
0.443 |
0.464 |
| Effective FG % |
0.530 |
0.544 |
| 3-Point FG % |
0.345 |
0.366 |
Moneyline Analysis:
Raptors: Toronto’s shooting inefficiencies make them underdogs in this matchup.
Clippers: With slightly better shooting efficiency, the Clippers are the favorites to win at home.
Game 4: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
Key Stats Table:
| Metric |
76ers |
Celtics |
| Field Goal % |
0.480 |
0.482 |
| Effective FG % |
0.550 |
0.555 |
| 3-Point FG % |
0.360 |
0.362 |
Moneyline Analysis:
76ers: Philadelphia’s shooting metrics make them a strong contender, but they’re up against a tough opponent.
Celtics: Boston’s slight edge in shooting efficiency and home-court advantage make them favorites in this tightly contested game.
Game 5: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Key Stats Table:
| Metric |
Bucks |
Grizzlies |
| Field Goal % |
0.460 |
0.486 |
| Effective FG % |
0.530 |
0.561 |
| 3-Point FG % |
0.365 |
0.372 |
Moneyline Analysis:
Bucks: Milwaukee’s consistent shooting metrics keep them in the mix, but they face a formidable opponent.
Grizzlies: Memphis’ superior shooting efficiency makes them the clear favorites in this matchup.