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Ben Ballard
May 25, 20243 min read
NBA Title Odds May 25th, 2024
NBA Title Odds as of May 25th, Mavericks Shooting Up
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Ben Ballard
Feb 6, 20242 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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