https://stage.ats.io/videos/point-spread/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.451Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/9qLt42nc0Eg/hqdefault.jpg Video: What does ATS mean? Point Spread Betting EXPLAINED Understanding the point spread is the first step to betting like a professional. While a Moneyline bet is simply picking a winner, a Point Spread bet is a wager on the margin of victory. Key Takeaways from the Video: The Favorite (-): The team expected to win. They must win by more than the indicated points to "cover" the spread. The Underdog (+): The team expected to lose. They cover the spread if they win the game outright OR lose by fewer points than the spread. The "Hook": You will often see spreads with a .5 (e.g., -7.5). This ensures there is no "push" (a tie), meaning one side must win the bet. Why the Spread Moves: Sportsbooks adjust the line based on injuries, weather, and where the "public money" is being bet.   Pro Tip: Always check the spread at multiple sportsbooks. A half-point difference (getting -6.5 instead of -7) can be the difference between a winning ticket and a loss. Looking for a Deeper Dive? If you want to see specific examples, historical data, and advanced point spread math, check out our Ultimate Guide to Point Spread Betting. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9qLt42nc0Eg 2026-05-18T14:03:51.451Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/pistons-trail-magic-3-1-can-detroit-make-a-comeback/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.418Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/1P9rcJwOvqs/hqdefault.jpg Video: Pistons Trail Magic 3-1, Can Detroit Make a Comeback? The Detroit Pistons are down 3-1 to the Orlando Magic in the NBA Playoffs, and could be on their way out of the postseason in shocking fashion. In this video, we break down what has gone wrong for Detroit and what they need to do to turn things around: Which players need to step up to give Detroit a chance for a comeback Who has been performing well alongside Cade Cunningham Whether the Pistons still have a chance to come back from 3-1 down More on the Pistons: https://ats.io/tag/detroit-pistons/ More NBA Picks and Content: https://ats.io/nba/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/1P9rcJwOvqs 2026-05-18T14:03:51.418Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/is-the-pressure-is-now-on-the-philadelphia-flyers-against-pittsburgh/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.415Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/pDbEtYY0Gic/hqdefault.jpg Video: Is the Pressure Is Now On The Philadelphia Flyers Against Pittsburgh? Is the pressure now on the Philadelphia Flyers in their Stanley Cup Playoff series with the Pittsburgh Penguins? In this video, we break down how the Philadelphia Flyers have let a 3-0 lead start to slip away and whether the pressure is on them to close this series out now. Will home-ice advantage play a role in the final game(s) of this series? Who is the favorite in Game 6 and Game 7, if a Game 7 is needed? Will the Flyers eventually close the series out? Full breakdown of Penguins vs Flyers Game 6: https://ats.io/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins-vs-philadelphia-flyers-prediction-4-29-2026/511463/ More NHL Picks and Content: https://ats.io/nhl/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/pDbEtYY0Gic 2026-05-18T14:03:51.414Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/what-happened-to-the-denver-nuggets-against-the-timberwolves/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.421Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/CUVCR7dEgnU/hqdefault.jpg Video: What Happened to the Denver Nuggets Against the Timberwolves? The Denver Nuggets are out of the 2026 NBA Playoffs after losing in six games to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. In this video, we look at what went down in that series, including: Who deserves credit for slowing down Nikola Jokic Whether the excuses that have been presented for the Nuggets in this series were valid What needs to change for the Nuggets to get back to title contention More on the Nuggets: https://ats.io/tag/denver-nuggets/ More NBA Picks and Content: https://ats.io/nba/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/CUVCR7dEgnU 2026-05-18T14:03:51.420Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/philadelphia-76ers-vs-boston-celtics-game-7-prediction-analysis/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.459Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/Fk8phaXePSI/hqdefault.jpg Video: 76ers vs Celtics Game 7 Prediction & Analysis The Boston Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. In this video, we break down the final game of this best-of-seven series: What has made this series so unpredictable so far Joel Embiid's return and how that has impacted the series What to look at in the betting markets for the first Game 7 of the 2026 playoffs Boston comes into 76ers vs Celtics Game 7 as a 7.5-point favorite, but they have lost as a bigger favorite already in this series at home. More on this Game 7 from TD Garden: https://ats.io/nba/philadelphia-76ers-vs-boston-celtics-game-7-prediction-5-2-2026/ More NBA Picks and Content: https://ats.io/nba/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fk8phaXePSI 2026-05-18T14:03:51.459Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/orlando-magic-vs-detroit-pistons-game-7-prediction-analysis/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.430Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/ilfqUWL8nWQ/hqdefault.jpg Video: Magic vs Pistons Game 7 Prediction & Analysis The Detroit Pistons will host the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs after Detroit's miracle comeback in Game 6. In this video, we break down the deciding game of this first-round series: What led to Orlando blowing their huge lead in Game 6 Whether or not Orlando can recover from blowing that lead What to look at in the betting markets for Game 7 between Orlando and Detroit Detroit is an 8.5-point favorite going into Magic vs Pistons Game 7 on their home floor. But as we've seen already in this series, no lead is safe in the NBA Playoffs. More on this game between the Magic and Pistons: https://ats.io/nba/orlando-magic-vs-detroit-pistons-game-7-prediction-5-3-2026/512133/ More NBA Picks and Content: https://ats.io/nba/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/ilfqUWL8nWQ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.430Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/toronto-raptors-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-game-7-prediction-analysis/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.425Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/aFi4e-QdTj0/hqdefault.jpg Video: Raptors vs Cavaliers Game 7 Prediction & Analysis The final game of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is Game 7 between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers. In this video, we break down Raptors vs Cavaliers Game 7: How chaotic the Eastern Conference playoffs have been so far The betting trend you need to know before Game 7 tips off Our best bet for this series-deciding matchup from Rocket Arena in Cleveland The Cavaliers are 7.5-point home favorites going into Game 7 against the Raptors as they look to protect their home floor and advance to the second round. More on this Game 7 between Cleveland and Toronto: https://ats.io/nba/toronto-raptors-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-game-7-prediction-5-3-2026/512137/ More NBA Picks and Content: https://ats.io/nba/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/aFi4e-QdTj0 2026-05-18T14:03:51.423Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/montreal-canadiens-vs-tampa-bay-lightning-game-7-prediction-analysis/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.432Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/A7YggVdDLRI/hqdefault.jpg Video: Canadiens vs Lightning Game 7 Prediction & Analysis The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning will face off in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series as part of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In this video, we break down the game: Neither team has been able to gain firm control of the series so far Why we have seen so many low-scoring games between Tampa and Montreal The betting trend that you need to know before the puck is dropped in Tampa Tampa is favored at home going into Game 7, but both teams have already picked up wins on the road over the course of the series. More on Canadiens vs Lightning Game 7: https://ats.io/nhl/montreal-canadiens-vs-tampa-bay-lightning-game-7-prediction-5-3-2026/512131/ More NBA Picks and Content: https://ats.io/nba/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/A7YggVdDLRI 2026-05-18T14:03:51.432Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/philadelphia-76ers-wasting-tyrese-maxeys-career/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.454Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/9eNDZ8OsmzA/hqdefault.jpg Video: The Philadelphia 76ers Are Wasting Tyrese Maxey's Career The Philadelphia 76ers are down 0-2 to the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs and are once again letting Tyrese Maxey down. In this video, we look at the Sixers in this series so far: How Maxey kept the Sixers in Game 2 despite the loss The trade that did major damage to Philadelphia's title chances How the absence of Joel Embiid has once again derailed Maxey and Philadelphia The Sixers are around a pick 'em in a must-win Game 3 at home and they will need another big game from Maxey to have any chance to avoid an 0-3 hole. More on this Knicks vs 76ers Game 3: https://ats.io/nba/new-york-knicks-vs-philadelphia-76ers-game-3-prediction-5-8-2026/512884/ More NBA Picks and Content: https://ats.io/nba/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/9eNDZ8OsmzA 2026-05-18T14:03:51.454Z https://stage.ats.io/videos/what-is-over-under-betting-totals-betting-explained/ 2026-05-18T14:03:51.428Z https://img.youtube.com/vi/Id1yEOYLfGE/hqdefault.jpg Video: What Is Over/Under Betting? Totals Betting Explained The over/under is one of the most popular betting markets in sports gambling. Here, we break down how this market works and what to consider before placing your totals bets. Our Head of Sports Jay Sanin breaks down over/under betting comprehensively in this video guide that all sports bettors will want to see. In this video, we cover: What over/under betting is What strategies successful over/under bettors use to lock in their wagers What pitfalls to avoid when placing your bets Get more info on over/under betting and more advice with our full betting guide: right here. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Id1yEOYLfGE 2026-05-18T14:03:51.427Z