NEED NBA SPREAD HISTORIES OR MUCHO BETTING ANGLES?
By Howard Schwartz

have a theory and want to follow it throughout this season. Overall, a nice time-saver of a book and excellent reference source.

Trends Made Easy-NBA from Davler Sports (76 pages, paperbound, $27.95) allows access to more than 650 pro hoops betting angles in two presentations. The first is by team-and you'll be able to access an average of seven spread angles per team and six totals angles. The second method is by the NBA schedule. No matter when you buy this book, you'll be able to quickly isolate a date, like Nov. 25 and see there are six plays that day, including "play New Jersey (to go) over on the road vs. Portland (this play is 14-3-1 since 1986)." Also on that date, "Play on San Antonio at home vs. Philadelphia (this play is 14-3-1 since 1986)."

This book is clearly for the handicapper looking for a shortcut-a little synthetic confidence in making a small wager, or for use by someone who has a sports service and has to convince customers it's a strong play based on past history.

The college version of this book is due to arrive at Gambler's Book Shop in late November, at the same price as its NBA cousin, $27.95.

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