Tag: Winning Streak

Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics takes an uncontested shot during a 38-point performance against the Atlanta Hawks to keep their winning streak alive. (Image: Winslow Townsend/AP)

Hot Teams: Boston Celtics on 8-Game Winning Streak

At the start of the final week before the All-Star Break, five hot teams won at least five consecutive games. The Boston Celtics (33-25) extended their winning streak to eight games in a row thanks to their top-notch defense. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat (37-20), Phoenix Suns (46-10), Memphis Grizzlies (40-18), […]

Christian Wood from the Houston Rockets drives to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets, while James Harden looks on. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Hot Teams: Houston Rockets Soaring with 7-Game Winning Streak

The Houston Rockets — yes the Rockets — are the hottest team in the NBA with a seven-game winning streak after an impressive victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Two weeks ago, the Rockets (8-16) were in the middle of a horrendous losing streak and fans were […]

Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns dribbles away from Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2021 NBA Finals. (Image: Christian Peterson/Getty)

NBA Hot Teams: Bucks Upswing, Warriors/Suns Double Showdown

After a slow start, the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks won seven games in a row, while out West, the Golden State Warriors saw their seven-game winning streak overshadowed by the Phoenix Suns, who have now won 16 in a row. The Suns and Warriors meet twice this week, including on […]

The New York Yankees dugout congratulates Giancarlo Stanton after he hit a home run against the Atlanta Braves. (Image: Getty)

Hot Teams: Yankees Win Streak Reaches 10 in a Row

The hottest team in baseball beat the second-hottest team in baseball last night when the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves met in a game between two teams with nine-game winning streaks. The Bronx Bombers prevailed and the Yankees have now won 10 games in a row, extending their streak […]

Kyrie Irving (right) hugs teammate James Harden after the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City. (Image: Alonzo Adams/USA Today Sports)

Hot Teams: Brooklyn Nets Win 8 Straight, Now 15-5 Since Harden Trade

The Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in the NBA right now while riding an eight-game winning streak. The Nets are 15-5 since acquiring James Harden in a blockbuster trade. The surging Nets moved into the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. They are only a half-game behind […]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson attempts a 3-pointer against the Miami Heat. The Jazz lost only one game since the first week of January. The red-hot Jazz covered the spread in seven-straight games. (Image: Lane Pryce/AP)

Hot Teams: Utah Jazz 19-1 in Last 20 Games, Win 8 Straight

The Utah Jazz (23-5 SU, 21-7 ATS) are continuing their domination of the NBA by winning 19 out of their last 20 games. The Jazz and their eight-game winning streak are on the line with back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Clippers (21-8) this week. The Clippers are fourth-best in […]

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz throws down a dunk during the team’s eight-game winning streak (Image: Getty)

Utah Jazz Win 8 in Row, Best ATS Record in NBA

The Utah Jazz (12-4) are the hottest team in the NBA, riding high on an eight-game winning streak. Bettors love the Jazz because they’re the best team in the NBA with an 11-5 against the spread record, including an 8-0 ATS clip during their hot streak. The Jazz started the […]

San Diego Padres power duo Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado. (Image: Denis Poroy/Getty)

MLB Win Streaks: San Diego Padres 7 in a Row, Yanks 5 Straight

The MLB season began its final quarter of the 60-game, pandemic-shortened season. The San Diego Padres (31-17), led by Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado, are in the middle of a seven-game winning streak and became only the second National League team to win 30 games this season. The LA Dodgers […]

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) defended by Kansas guard Christian Braun in Lawrence, Kansas. (Image: Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today Sports)

Game of the Year: No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks at No. 1 Baylor Bears

The #1 Baylor Bears (24-1) have a 23-game winning streak on the line when they host the #3 Kansas Jayhawks (23-3) in Waco, Texas, on Saturday. This showdown between two of the best teams in college basketball also has postseason consequences. The winner of Baylor/Kansas, which has been dubbed the […]

Tampa Bay Lightning LW Ondrej Palat jukes Colorado Avs center Nazem Kadri (91) at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. (Image: Kim Klement/USA Today Sports)

Tampa Bay Lighting Ignite Another Double-Digit Win Streak

When you’re hot, you’re hot. The Tampa Bay Lightning (40-15-5) won 11 games in a row, which set a franchise record. The Lightning edged out the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime earlier in the week to keep their win streak alive. The sizzling-hot Lightning are 22-2-1 since December 23, with […]