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Ben Ballard

May 253 min read

NBA Title Odds May 25th, 2024

NBA Title Odds as of May 25th, Mavericks Shooting Up

Ben Ballard

Feb 62 min read

NBA Championship Odds February 6th

It's been 5 weeks since we last took a look at NBA championship odds. Last date we pulled the Sportsbook odds for the championship was...

Dante Exum's Career: A Story of NBA Revival

Ben Ballard

Dec 31, 20233 min read

Dante Exum's Career: A Story of NBA Revival

Dante Exum is writing a new and impressive chapter in the story of NBA career. His NBA career, can be characterized by resilience and...

Ben Ballard

Dec 30, 20231 min read

NBA Championship Odds as of Dec 30th

Here's a look at the NBA Championship Odds as of December 30th, heading into the new year. This graphic shows all the bookmakers and in...

The NBA API Overview: Endpoints Breakdown

Ben Ballard

Dec 29, 20237 min read

The NBA API Overview: Endpoints Breakdown

The NBA API is a great source to grab NBA data for data science or data analytics projects. But there are many end-points! What's the...

Explaining NBA Betting: A Simple and Easy Guide

Ben Ballard

Dec 29, 20233 min read

Explaining NBA Betting: A Simple and Easy Guide

In this article we step into the arena of NBA betting, where analytics and adrenaline blend seamlessly. Picture yourself analyzing the...

Ben Ballard

Dec 23, 20231 min read

NBA Christmas Game Odds

The NBA Christmas Day lineup always features some of the league's top teams and great match-ups, or grudge matches. This year's NBA...

Kristaps Porzingis' Role: Evolving from Dallas to Boston

Ben Ballard

Dec 22, 20232 min read

Kristaps Porzingis' Role: Evolving from Dallas to Boston

The Dallas Mavericks Chapter: The Second Option Alongside Luka In Dallas, Kristaps Porziņģis was envisioned as the perfect complement to...

Ben Ballard

Dec 18, 20232 min read

NBA Spreads As of Dec 18th, 2023

In the fast-paced and exhilarating world of sports betting, the upcoming December 19th matchups in the NBA present an intriguing array of...

How to Analyze NBA Stats with the NBA API and Python

Ben Ballard

Dec 16, 20234 min read

How to Analyze NBA Stats with the NBA API and Python

This post is a walk-through on how I created a process using python to pull NBA data through the NBA API and analyze player career stats...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Stats 2023 and Career

Ben Ballard

Dec 15, 20233 min read

Giannis Antetokounmpo Stats 2023 and Career

Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2023 performance demonstrates his ongoing evolution as a player. His increased field goal efficiency,...

Nikola Jokic’s 2023 Season vs. MVP years (2020 and 2021)

Ben Ballard

Dec 13, 20232 min read

Nikola Jokic’s 2023 Season vs. MVP years (2020 and 2021)

Nikola Jokić, a towering figure in the NBA, has continued to impress with his versatile gameplay a quarter of the way into this 2023...

Analyzing Kevin Durant's Career Stats vs. 2023-24 Season

Ben Ballard

Dec 12, 20232 min read

Analyzing Kevin Durant's Career Stats vs. 2023-24 Season

Kevin Durant, a player synonymous with scoring excellence, has established himself as one of the NBA's most formidable players through...

Joel Embiid's Career Stats and Case for MVP

Ben Ballard

Dec 12, 20232 min read

Joel Embiid's Career Stats and Case for MVP

Joel Embiid, a dominant force in the NBA, has consistently demonstrated his prowess on the basketball court since his debut in 2016. His...

Kyrie Irving with the Dallas Mavericks: Talent, Tenacity, and the Trial of Injuries

Ben Ballard

Dec 10, 20232 min read

Kyrie Irving with the Dallas Mavericks: Talent, Tenacity, and the Trial of Injuries

As Kyrie Irving transitioned to the Dallas Mavericks, expectations were sky-high. Known for his dazzling playmaking and scoring...

Jayson Tatum’s 2023 NBA Season: MVP Candidate?

Ben Ballard

Dec 10, 20232 min read

Jayson Tatum’s 2023 NBA Season: MVP Candidate?

As the 2023 NBA season unfolds, let’s take a look at how the Celtic’s perennial MVP candidate is performing. The Celtics are off to a hot...

Luka’s MVP Level Season and Higher Scoring and Efficiency

Ben Ballard

Dec 10, 20232 min read

Luka’s MVP Level Season and Higher Scoring and Efficiency

As the NBA season unfolds, Luka Dončić’s performance has been nothing short of spectacular, and his statistics position him as a top...

Anthony Davis NBA Evolution: A Decade of Stats and Achievements

Ben Ballard

Dec 9, 20232 min read

Anthony Davis NBA Evolution: A Decade of Stats and Achievements

Anthony Davis is often regarded as one of the most versatile and dominant players in the NBA. He has consistently showcased his skills...

Analyzing Dirk’s Nowitzki’s Career Shooting the Three

Ben Ballard

Dec 9, 20232 min read

Analyzing Dirk’s Nowitzki’s Career Shooting the Three

Dirk was one of the first big men in the NBA to effectively utilize the three-point shot as a major part of his game. When he entered the...

Like Fine Wine: LeBron James' Three-Pointers Get Better with Age

Ben Ballard

Dec 8, 20232 min read

Like Fine Wine: LeBron James' Three-Pointers Get Better with Age

LeBron James, in year 21 of his career, is still finding ways to add to his game. His all-around game has always been praised, but if had...