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February 8, 2013
Things get hot and heavy on the final Friday night prior to the All-Star break in the NBA. The banged-up Clippers continue their Grammy trip in Miami, while the Bulls play their second game in as many nights at Utah. The night begins in the Nation's Capital with the red-hot Wizards looking to avenge an overtime loss to Brooklyn.
Nets at Wizards - 7:05 PM EST
Washington wasn't exactly a hot ticket for bettors early in the season, but the Wizards have won and cashed in six of the last seven home contests. Since John Wall returned to the lineup, posting an 8-7 SU and 12-3 ATS record, including four outright victories as home underdogs. The Nets enter D.C. off a stretch of alternating wins and losses in each of their last six games.
Brooklyn edged Detroit, 93-90 on Wednesday as two-point underdogs, the third straight game the Nets have finished 'under' the total. P.J. Carlisemo's club looks to cover consecutive contests for the first time since January 23, as the Nets own a dreadful 2-5 ATS record the past seven games. The Nets outlasted the Wizards in the last meeting at the Verizon Center in early January, 115-113 in double overtime. Washington cashed as six-point 'dogs, as the Wizards blew a 14-point lead in one of their last games without Wall.
This recent stretch of success for Randy Wittman's team is blindsiding to bettors, especially coming off a pair of solid home wins over the Clippers and Knicks this week. Rookie star Bradley Beal is expected to return to the Washington lineup tonight after missing the last five games with a sprained wrist, as the former Florida standout scored 24 points in the double-overtime setback to Brooklyn last month. The Wizards are seeking their second three-game winning streak of the season, as this current homestand mirrors a mid-January stretch when Washington grabbed back-to-back home 'dog wins before routing Orlando.
Clippers at Heat - 8:05 PM EST
Los Angeles snapped a three-game skid with a victory over beat-up Orlando on Wednesday, as the Clippers attempt to get healthy tonight in Miami. Chris Paul has missed the last nine games with a knee injury, as L.A. has covered just three times in this span, while Blake Griffin sat out the previous two contests with a strained hamstring. On the Heat side, Chris Bosh is expected to return after a one-game absence with a cold.
Miami was anything but cold from the field in Wednesday's home 114-108 victory over Houston, but the Heat failed to cover as 7 ½-point favorites. Since Christmas, Erik Spoelstra's club has put together a 2-5 ATS record at home, while the Heat is 6-1 SU in this period. Despite the 'over' on Wednesday, Miami owns a 9-4 mark to the 'under' at the American Airlines Arena since December 10.
The home team has won eight straight meetings in this series, including L.A.'s 107-100 victory at Staples Center over Miami on November 14. The Heat shot just 45% from the floor in that defeat, as Dwyane Wade hit just 2-of-10 shots for six points. The Clippers are 3-7 ATS the last 10 games, while the offense has put up less than 100 points eight times. Los Angeles will be listed as a road underdog for the seventh time this season, as the Clips have covered four times, including twice without Paul.
Blazers at Rockets - 8:05 PM EST
Portland has solved the Houston mystery twice this season with a pair of overtime victories over the Rockets. Granted, both those wins came back in November, when the Rockets lost seven of nine games following a 2-0 start. The Rockets have rebounded since that slow start to forge three games above .500 and be right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.
The Blazers continue their trek through the Lone Star State tonight after getting tripped up by the Mavericks on Wednesday night, 105-99, snapping a two-game winning streak. Portland owns a 5-2 SU and 4-2-1 ATS the last seven contests off a road loss, but both ATS losses came in the home favorite role to Cleveland and Dallas. The offense has picked up recently by topping the 99-point mark in six of the last eight games, resulting in five 'overs.'
The last time the Rockets played at the Toyota Center, Houston dropped a season-high 140 points in Wednesday's rout of Golden State. Since New Year's Eve, Kevin McHale's squad has compiled a 6-2 SU/ATS record the last eight home contests, including a 5-0 ATS mark as a favorite of at least four points. The 'over' is 4-2 in six home games with a total set at least 210, including Wednesday's high-scoring affair with the Warriors.
Bulls at Jazz - 10:35 PM EST
Chicago has no time to digest last night's blowout loss at Denver, as the Bulls make the short trip to Salt Lake City tonight. Even the stout Bulls' defense couldn't slow down the red-hot Nuggets in a 128-96 setback as six-point road underdogs, the third loss in the last four games for Tom Thibodeau's club. The Jazz keeps climbing the ranks in the Western Conference at 28-22, while Utah looks to finish off a three-game homestand at 3-0.
Utah is quietly winning games at a rapid rate, picking up 13 victories in the last 18 trips to the court since the start at January. In this stretch, Tyrone Corbin's club is a scorching 10-1 SU and 7-4 ATS at home, with the lone slip-up coming in a 45-point blowout loss to the Rockets in late January. The Jazz has won all seven home contests against Eastern Conference foes, including over division leaders Miami and Indiana.
In spite of consecutive road losses, the Bulls still own the best away record in the East at 14-9. However, the defense needs to get fixed up after allowing 128 and 111 points in these two defeats, after a span of nine games of giving up 93 points or fewer. Chicago is still a solid bet as a road 'dog, cashing in seven of the last 10 opportunities when receiving points away from the United Center.
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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TORONTO (17 - 32) at INDIANA (31 - 19) - 2/8/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 174-122 ATS (+39.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
TORONTO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BROOKLYN (29 - 20) at WASHINGTON (13 - 35) - 2/8/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BROOKLYN is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 42-67 ATS (-31.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 294-357 ATS (-98.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 113-147 ATS (-48.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 4-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA LAKERS (23 - 27) at CHARLOTTE (11 - 37) - 2/8/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN ANTONIO (39 - 11) at DETROIT (18 - 32) - 2/8/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ORLANDO (14 - 35) at CLEVELAND (15 - 34) - 2/8/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
ORLANDO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 5-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 8-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW ORLEANS (16 - 33) at ATLANTA (27 - 21) - 2/8/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 2-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW YORK (31 - 16) at MINNESOTA (18 - 28) - 2/8/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-57 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 152-195 ATS (-62.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GOLDEN STATE (30 - 19) at MEMPHIS (30 - 18) - 2/8/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 118-93 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 63-43 ATS (+15.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games on Friday nights this season.
MEMPHIS is 57-28 ATS (+26.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 8-1 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA CLIPPERS (35 - 16) at MIAMI (32 - 14) - 2/8/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (17 - 33) at OKLAHOMA CITY (37 - 12) - 2/8/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in home games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (25 - 24) at HOUSTON (27 - 24) - 2/8/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (29 - 20) at UTAH (28 - 22) - 2/8/2013, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-0 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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Clippers at Heat: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Clippers at Miami Heat (-6, 196)
It looks like a potential NBA Finals matchup on paper - and key players should be back in the fold on both sides of Friday's game between the Los Angeles Clippers and host Miami Heat. The Clippers were without superstars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul for Wednesday's 86-76 win over Orlando, though both practiced Thursday and hope to return. Miami is coming off a win over Houston that came without the services of Chris Bosh, who sat out due to illness but should be back Friday.
The Clippers will need all hands on deck if they hope to challenge the home dominance of the East-leading Heat. Miami is 20-3 on its home court this season, even with the Indiana Pacers for the best home mark in the conference. Improving that mark becomes more difficult if Paul returns from a knee injury that has knocked him out of 12 of the last 14 games. Griffin sat out Wednesday with a lingering hamstring injury, his second absence in a row after playing in the previous 197 straight games.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), Sun Sports (Miami)
ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (35-16, 28-23-0 ATS): Practice felt busier than ever Thursday, with Paul, Griffin, Chauncey Billups (left foot) and Jamal Crawford (right shoulder) all back in action. Griffin and Billups are listed as day-to-day and are expected to be in the lineup, while the statuses of Paul and Crawford remain up in the air. Billups, who has only played in three games this season, said he wants to see how he feels following Friday's shootaround before deciding on his status. "Hopefully I wake up [Friday] and I feel great and it's a go. But I have to wait and see how the recovery goes," he told the Los Angeles Times.
ABOUT THE HEAT (32-14, 22-24-0 ATS): After LeBron James finally won his first NBA championship last year, many wondered how he would respond in 2012-13. From a statistical standpoint, King James is as good as ever. While James is "only" fourth in league scoring at 26.8 points per game, he's shooting a career-best 55.6 percent from the field. He's also averaging a career-best 8.2 rebounds and a team-best seven assists while connecting on 40.8 percent of his 3-point attempts, also a career high. James scored his 5,000th point in a Miami uniform in Wednesday's win.
TRENDS:
* Over is 7-1 in the last eight meetings in Miami.
* Home team is 13-3-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
* Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
* Clippers are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings in Miami.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. James' field-goal percentage has risen in seven straight seasons.
2. The Clippers have won six of the last nine meetings, with the home team prevailing in eight straight.
3. Miami is just 7-14 against teams above .500.
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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Beware NBA teams looking ahead to All-Star break
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The NBA All-Star break puts the regular season on hold for four days as the best and brightest in the league are showcased.
This brief hiatus is a blessing to some teams and a burden for others. Teams with injury concerns or clubs stuck in a losing rut can sometimes get caught looking ahead to the break while squads building momentum see the four-day layoff as a nasty speed bump.
Here are three clubs who could lose focus as we head toward the All-Star Weekend on Feb. 15.
Los Angeles Clippers (35-16 SU, 28-23 ATS)
Los Angeles was able to snap a three-game skid with a win over lowly Orlando Wednesday despite having Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Jamal Crawford and Chauncey Billups out with injuries.
The short-handed Clippers wrap up an eight-game road trip next week then host the Rockets and play the Lakers for Staples Center bragging rights just before the break. With a young core of players, and Griffin and Paul headed to the All-Star Game, it will be up to the veterans to keep this club focused in the coming week.
Brooklyn Nets (29-20 SU, 22-24-3 ATS)
Consistency has been the Nets’ biggest battle in their inaugural season in Brooklyn. They’ve gone 3-4 SU and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games and haven’t been able to find the momentum that sparked an 11-4 start to the year. The coaching change from Avery Johnson to P.J. Carlesimo has played its part in that as well as not having star PG Deron Williams at full strength.
Williams is averaging just under 12 points over the last four games (16.7 ppg on the season) and isn’t taking part in the All-Star festivities, giving him a chance to heal up. The break will be a reset for Brooklyn before the playoff push begins. The Nets' pre-ASG sked has them at Washington, home to San Antonio, at Indiana, and hosting Denver.
Chicago Bulls (29-19 SU, 20-28 ATS)
The Bulls have been waiting for this All-Star break since being eliminated from the playoffs last season. Chicago is not only looking forward to resting its thinning roster - Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah, Marco Belinelli, Kirk Hinrich are all nursing ailments – but the break gets the Bulls closer to the return of PG Derrick Rose. Rose is expected to return this month and would give Chicago a huge lift in the second half of the schedule.
The Bulls have battled to stay above water, leaning on defense to keep pace in the East. Chicago takes on three Western foes - at Denver, at Utah, vs. San Antonio - before visiting Boston before the break. The Bulls are 6-10 SU and 4-12 ATS versus Western Conference teams this season.
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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Friday, February 8
Toronto at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 13-4 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 ATS
Indiana: 16-31 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more games
Brooklyn at Washington, 7:05 ET
Brooklyn: 18-30 ATS after a game where they covered the spread
Washington: 12-0 ATS revenging a home loss vs opponent
LA Lakers at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
LA Lakers: 30-18 OVER second half of the season
Charlotte: 4-18 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog
San Antonio at Detroit, 7:35 ET
San Antonio: 15-5 ATS in non-conference games
Detroit: 8-18 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
Orlando at Cleveland, 7:35 ET
Orlando: 10-1 ATS off a home loss by 10 points or more over
Cleveland: 8-19 ATS as a home favorite
New Orleans at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
New Orleans: 17-8 ATS as a road underdog
Atlanta: 0-7 ATS in home games off a home win
New York at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
New York: 32-18 ATS second half of the season
Minnesota: 5-15 ATS in home games in February
Golden State at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Golden State: 18-6 ATS in road games when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
Memphis: 14-4 UNDER after a non-conference game
LA Clippers at Miami, 8:05 ET ESPN
LA Clippers: 13-5 ATS after playing 5 consecutive games as favorite
Miami: 6-15 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Phoenix: 3-12 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days
Oklahoma City: 8-1 ATS after a blowout win by 20 points or more
Portland at Houston, 8:05 ET
Portland: 7-16 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
Houston: 7-0 ATS in home games after covering 3 of their last 4 against the spread
Chicago at Utah, 10:35 ET ESPN
Chicago: 8-0 ATS on Friday nights
Utah: 22-34 ATS after a game where they covered the spread
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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DENVER (32 - 18) at CLEVELAND (16 - 34) - 2/9/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
DENVER is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHARLOTTE (11 - 38) at PHILADELPHIA (21 - 27) - 2/9/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CHARLOTTE is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 114-84 ATS (+21.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GOLDEN STATE (30 - 20) at DALLAS (21 - 28) - 2/9/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 121-97 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 130-97 ATS (+23.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DALLAS is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DETROIT (19 - 32) at MILWAUKEE (25 - 23) - 2/9/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DETROIT is 37-18 ATS (+17.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 111-147 ATS (-50.7 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 58-84 ATS (-34.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-5 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-5 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (28 - 23) at SACRAMENTO (17 - 33) - 2/9/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 32-55 ATS (-28.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 19-29 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 38-57 ATS (-24.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 8-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, February 9
Hot Teams
-- Nuggets won their last eight games (5-5 AF). Cleveland won six of its last eight games (6-9 HU).
-- 76ers won three of their last four games (4-1 last five HF).
-- Utah won four of its last six games (lost three of last four on road).
Cold Teams
-- Charlotte lost its last six games (11-14 AU).
-- Warriors lost last three games, by 31-21-6 points (2-7 last nine AU). Dallas is 4-5 in its last nine games (7-2 last nine HF).
-- Milwaukee lost four of last five games (7-8-1 HF). Pistons lost five of last seven games (4-10 last 14 AU).
-- Sacramento lost eight of its last nine games (1-5 last six at home).
Totals
-- Last six Denver games went over the total.
-- Five of Bobcats' last six games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Dallas games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Utah games stayed under the total.
Back-to-backs
-- Cleveland is 7-7 vs spread if it played night before, 1-3 at home.
-- Charlotte is 5-7 vs spread if it played night before, 3-4 on road.
-- Warriors are 5-3-1 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Detroit is 5-7 vs spread if it played night before, 4-4 on road.
-- Utah Jazz is 3-6 vs spread on road if it played night before.
NBA
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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
DENVER vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Denver's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 14 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver
8:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 21 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
8:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. DALLAS
Golden State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games at home
8:30 PM
DETROIT vs. MILWAUKEE
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games
10:00 PM
UTAH vs. SACRAMENTO
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Utah is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Sacramento is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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Long Sheet
Sunday, February 10
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LA CLIPPERS (35 - 17) at NEW YORK (32 - 16) - 2/10/2013, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 400-467 ATS (-113.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 79-121 ATS (-54.1 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 271-327 ATS (-88.7 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 178-246 ATS (-92.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 187-240 ATS (-77.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 154-197 ATS (-62.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 139-191 ATS (-71.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 91-125 ATS (-46.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
NEW YORK is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 2-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA LAKERS (24 - 27) at MIAMI (33 - 14) - 2/10/2013, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-1 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (25 - 25) at ORLANDO (14 - 36) - 2/10/2013, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ORLANDO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games this season.
ORLANDO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DENVER (33 - 18) at BOSTON (26 - 23) - 2/10/2013, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 138-180 ATS (-60.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
BOSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 71-99 ATS (-37.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
BOSTON is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 70-107 ATS (-47.7 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-1 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (18 - 29) at MEMPHIS (31 - 18) - 2/10/2013, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 39-66 ATS (-33.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 152-195 ATS (-62.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 28-19 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 64-43 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 8-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW ORLEANS (17 - 33) at TORONTO (18 - 32) - 2/10/2013, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 30-52 ATS (-27.2 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 57-39 ATS (+14.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 165-128 ATS (+24.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OKLAHOMA CITY (38 - 12) at PHOENIX (17 - 34) - 2/10/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 20-29 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 205 and 209.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN ANTONIO (39 - 12) at BROOKLYN (29 - 21) - 2/10/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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HOUSTON (28 - 24) at SACRAMENTO (18 - 33) - 2/10/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
SACRAMENTO is 20-29 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 37-51 ATS (-19.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 39-57 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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NBA on ABC betting preview: Clippers at Knicks, Lakers at Heat
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Los Angeles Clippers at New York Knicks (-3.5, 193.5)
The Los Angeles Clippers got Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups and Blake Griffin back on Friday, but it did not do much good at the Miami Heat. Those three will try to break the Clippers out of their current funk when they visit the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles has lost four of its five games this month as Paul (bruised knee cap) and Griffin (hamstring) have struggled to stay on the court.
The Knicks had to wait to get back into New York thanks to the blizzard that snowed under much of the Northeast on Friday and Saturday. But after finishing a two-game road trip with a win in Minnesota, New York managed to land safely on Saturday afternoon and should be all set to take on the stumbling Clippers. Los Angeles ran into the LeBron James freight train on Friday and not even the presence of Paul and Griffin could keep the game from turning into a rout.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, ABC
ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (35-17, 28-24-0 ATS): Paul had missed 12 of the previous 14 games due to the injured kneecap and Billups has played in only four games this season after recovering from surgery and battling past a foot problem. Los Angeles fell into a big rut in the games Paul missed and has lost eight of its last 11 overall to fall from the top of the Western Conference into third place behind San Antonio and Oklahoma City. While scoring had been a problem with Paul on the shelf, the Clippers showed the various defensive holes that have developed in the 111-89 setback at Miami on Friday. The Knicks don’t have anyone like James on the roster, but Carmelo Anthony is certainly capable of taking advantage of Los Angeles on the wings and in the post like James did on Friday. The Clippers are down to the last two stops on the Grammy-demanded eight-game road trip before a stretch of five straight at Staples Center.
ABOUT THE KNICKS (32-16, 25-21-2 ATS): Only the brilliance of James has kept New York out of the top spot in the Eastern Conference, and Anthony is not all that far behind in terms of MVP-type impact. The All-Star forward went for 36 points and nine rebounds in the 100-94 win over Minnesota on Friday and has put up 31.3 points in the last three contests. The Knicks have won six of their last seven games overall and have held opponents under the century mark in each of the victories. New York relies plenty on the 3-pointer for offense and is shooting 41 percent from beyond the arc over the last seven games, despite a slight dip (8-for-26) against the Timberwolves on Friday.
TRENDS:
* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings in New York.
* Road team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. The Knicks have won five straight at home and are 19-6 at Madison Square Garden.
2. Paul has averaged 21.3 points and 10.3 assists in 11 career games against New York.
3. Los Angeles F Matt Barnes suffered a finger injury on Friday but is expected to play Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat (-7, 202)
LeBron James even has his teammates thinking he’s from another planet with how strong his game has been of late. The Los Angeles Lakers, who visit James and the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon, are hoping for a rare off day from the superstar forward. James needed only 11 field goal attempts to reach 30 points in a rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday and is shooting 76.7 percent over the last three games. The Lakers are coming off a victory.
Los Angeles got Dwight Howard (shoulder) back on Thursday but it did not do much good in a rout at Boston. But the All-Star center settled in a little better in Friday’s win at Charlotte and pulled down 11 rebounds in 38 minutes. The Heat don’t have anyone to match up against a healthy Howard, but they do have James. The Lakers will likely run some combination of Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Earl Clark and Antawn Jamison at James on Sunday.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
ABOUT THE LAKERS (24-27, 21-29-1 ATS): Los Angeles has won four of its last five games but has only faced one playoff-caliber team in that stretch and failed miserably in a 116-95 loss at the Celtics. With Pau Gasol out at least a month after suffering a foot injury earlier in the road trip, Howard’s return from a torn labrum has become a topic of much debate surrounding the team. Howard will require surgery at some point and is playing through pain while the team is shorthanded. Bryant went scoreless in the first half at Charlotte on Friday before finishing with 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the 100-93 triumph. Bryant, who has become more of a distributor as the Lakers have started to improve, did not record an assist in the loss at Boston.
ABOUT THE HEAT (33-14, 23-24-0 ATS): James has improved his game so much that even fellow All-Stars are amazed. “He’s off the planet right now,” Dwyane Wade told reporters of James. “He’s not even the best basketball player on the planet, he’s surpassed the planet.” James went 9-for-11 in the 111-89 win over the Clippers, helping his team to a convincing win despite Chris Bosh and Ray Allen sitting out due to illness. James put on a similar shooting display at the Lakers on Jan. 17, going 17-for-25 from floor en route to a season-high 39 points in a 99-90 victory. Wade added 27 points in that victory and is battling his way through the illness taking over the Heat locker room. Wade has put up at least 20 points in each of the last four games.
TRENDS:
* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* Under is 7-1 in the last eight meetings in Miami.
* Lakers are 1-8 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Underdog is 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Lakers are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings in Miami.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. The Heat have taken five of the last six meetings.
2. Howard, who spent the previous eight seasons with the Orlando Magic in the Southeast Division, has averaged 17 points and 13.4 rebounds in his career against Miami.
3. Sunday marks the last stop on Los Angeles’ seven-game Grammy-inspired road trip.
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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Five NBA teams keeping over bettors in the black
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NBA scoreboards have been humming over the past seven days, with big scores handing over bettors even bigger paydays. Since last Saturday, NBA games have posted a collective 30-21 over/under count.
While that doesn’t seem like much to the casual basketball fan, the betting public recognizes that the over is hitting at more than 58 percent in that seven-day stretch. And 58 percent is like striking oil for sports bettors. On the year, the NBA boasts a 370-362 over/under count (50.55 percent) heading into Saturday’s action.
More than a few teams are trending toward the high side of the total in recent games - even some which have been steady under plays all season. Here are five clubs cashing in the most for over bettors in recent games:
Indiana Pacers (4-1 over/over last five, 6-2 over/under last eight)
When the Pacers are playing over, you know something is up. Indiana is the perfect storm of under plays, ranking among the worst in offense and best in defense. But the Pacers, who average just 92.8 points per game, are scoring 102.75 points a night in their last eight. That offensive surge could get a boost from the return of SF Danny Granger before the All-Star break.
Denver Nuggets (6-0 over/under last six, 9-1 over/under last 10)
The Nuggets have been the hottest team in the NBA, coming up big not only for spread bettors but also fans of the over. Heading into Saturday, Denver rides an eight-game winning streak and has played above the number in seven of those games. The Nuggets are averaging an insane 115 points a night during this streak and have topped the 120-point plateau three times in those games.
Golden State Warriors (4-0 over/under last four, 8-1 over/under last nine)
Winning over plays is nothing new to Warriors fans. The franchise has lived by an offense-first philosophy for the better part of a decade and 2012-13 is no different. The Warriors’ lack of defense is as much to blame for those high scores as well. Golden State has allowed opponents to score over 119 points during their current three-game road trip, which ends in Dallas Saturday. Most notably, they gave up 140 points to Houston earlier this week.
Phoenix Suns (4-1 over/under last five, 6-2 over/under last eight)
The Suns’ current over run has more to do with their recent opponents than the team itself. Phoenix has played Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Memphis, Golden State and Dallas in the last five games. Those teams have a combined 19-6 over/under record in each of their last five games. The Suns offense isn’t putting much of a dent in those totals, scoring only 93.6 points in that five-game span. Phoenix finishes a home-and-home with the Thunder as hosts Sunday.
Memphis Grizzlies (3-0 over/under last three, 7-2 over/under last nine)
It seems Rudy Gay’s offense isn’t the only thing the Grizzlies are missing. In the five games since dealing their leading scorer, Memphis is averaging just 91 points and giving up an average of 94.8 points against. Those defensive numbers are nearly five points more than the Grizzlies’ top-ranked D’ has allowed this season. This over stretch is a complete 180 for the top under bet in the NBA - 19-29-1 over/under heading into the weekend.
Believe in the 3 G's
GIRLS, GOLF,GAMBLING not in any particular order.
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