NBA

Monday, November 5

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against New York

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. MIAMI
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. MEMPHIS
Utah is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Utah is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Memphis's last 25 games when playing at home against Utah
Memphis is 4-13-1 ATS in its last 18 games

8:30 PM
INDIANA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of San Antonio's last 19 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games

8:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. DALLAS
Portland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Portland is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
Dallas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

10:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Golden State's last 17 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
Sacramento is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games

10:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games at home
LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home

NBA

Monday, November 5

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Pacers at Spurs: What bettors need to know
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Indiana Pacers at San Antonio Spurs (-8, 196)

The San Antonio Spurs have never started an NBA season with four consecutive victories. The Spurs look for that first 4-0 start on Monday when they host the Indiana Pacers, a team they have beaten nine straight times. Indiana has dropped 10 straight games in San Antonio, dating back to the 2001-02 season when the Spurs still called the Alamodome home. Pacers forward Danny Granger is out indefinitely with a knee injury.

Indiana recorded a 106-98 double-overtime win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. David West (18 points, 18 rebounds), Paul George (16 points, career-high 17 rebounds) and Roy Hibbert (12 points, 10 rebounds, six blocks) all had double-doubles as the Pacers attempt to make up for Granger’s absence. San Antonio is the lone remaining unbeaten team in the Western Conference. The Spurs venture on a four-game West Coast road trip after playing Indiana.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Indiana, Fox Sports Southwest (San Antonio)

LINE: The Spurs have been bet down from -8 to -7.5 at some books. The total has dropped to 196 from as high as 197.

ABOUT THE PACERS (2-1, 2-1 ATS): Guard George Hill is playing through a hip pointer and had his best game of the season against Sacramento when he had 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists in nearly 45 minutes. Hill figures to be pumped up to go up against former teammate Tony Parker in his second visit to San Antonio since the club shipped him to Indiana in the 2011 draft-day trade that allowed the Spurs to land Kawhi Leonard.

ABOUT THE SPURS (3-0, 1-1-1 ATS): Veteran guard Manu Ginobili (back) played for the first time this season in Saturday’s victory over the Utah Jazz and tallied eight points in 15-plus minutes off the bench. There is no need to rush Ginobili back into the starting lineup with Danny Green playing so well. Green scored 21 points against the Jazz, hitting 8-of-9 field-goal attempts and connecting on all three 3-pointers. Green is averaging 14.3 points and shooting 58.6 percent.

TRENDS:

* Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Over is 14-5 in the last 19 meetings.
* Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in San Antonio.
* Pacers are 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings in San Antonio.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. San Antonio won the lone meeting last season with Tim Duncan contributing 23 points and 11 rebounds in a 112-103 victory.

2. Indiana has held each of its first three opponents to under 40 percent shooting from the field.

3. Spurs forward Tim Duncan has two double-doubles and is averaging 21.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks.

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, November 5

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NEW YORK (2 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (1 - 1) - 11/5/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-103 ATS (-46.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (1 - 2) at MIAMI (2 - 1) - 11/5/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 88-122 ATS (-46.2 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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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MINNESOTA (1 - 1) at BROOKLYN (1 - 0) - 11/5/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-1 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (1 - 2) at MEMPHIS (1 - 1) - 11/5/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 46-23 ATS (+20.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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PORTLAND (2 - 1) at DALLAS (2 - 1) - 11/5/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 249-191 ATS (+38.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 61-38 ATS (+19.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-6 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-5 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (2 - 1) at SAN ANTONIO (3 - 0) - 11/5/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 51-28 ATS (+20.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 41-20 ATS (+19.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 114-84 ATS (+21.6 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 29-10 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 128-96 ATS (+22.4 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 126-93 ATS (+23.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 2-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-0 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (2 - 1) at SACRAMENTO (0 - 3) - 11/5/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (1 - 2) at LA CLIPPERS (2 - 1) - 11/5/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 174-240 ATS (-90.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, November 5

New York at Philadelpia, 7:05 ET
New York: 15-5 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points
Philadelphia: 22-11 Under as a home favorite

Phoenix at Miami, 7:35 ET
Phoenix: 16-4 Under off a combined score of 205+ points
Miami: 2-14 ATS in November

Minnesota at Brookyln, 7:35 ET NBATV
Minnesota: 19-10 ATS vs. Brooklyn
Brooklyn: 22-41 ATS off an ATS win

Utah at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Utah: 10-24 ATS off BB road games
Memphis: 20-7 ATS at home off a road win by 10+ points

Portland at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Portland: 1-11 ATS away off a win by 10+ points
Dallas: 27-14 ATS off a win by 10+ points

Indiana at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
Indiana: 17-33 ATS off a home win
San Antonio: 29-10 ATS in home games

Golden State at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Golden State: 10-1 ATS away off BB games allowing 100+ points
Sacramento: 2-13 ATS in November

Cleveland at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Cleveland: 12-3 ATS away off a road game
LA Clippers: 5-16 ATS off BB games scoring 100+ points

Monday, November 5

Game Score Status Pick Amount

New York 0 0th New York +2.5 500
Philadelphia 0 Under 184 500

Minnesota - 7:30 PM ET Minnesota +7.5 500
Brooklyn - Over 194.5 500

Phoenix - 7:30 PM ET Phoenix +13 500
Miami - Under 202.5 500

Utah - 8:00 PM ET Memphis -5 500
Memphis - Over 195.5 500

Portland - 8:30 PM ET Portland +4 500
Dallas - Under 198.5 500

Indiana - 8:30 PM ET San Antonio -8.5 500
San Antonio - Under 194.5 500

Golden State - 10:00 PM ET Golden State +2 500
Sacramento - Over 198.5 500

Cleveland - 10:30 PM ET Cleveland +10 500
L.A. Clippers - Over 198.5 500

Trio Of NBA Games On Election Day Betting Schedule

Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls

NBA Betting Preview
Date: 11/6/2012 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Opening Lines: Chicago -9 ½, O/U 196
Television: Local Networks

Orlando Magic: Orlando (2-0 straight-up and against the spread) has had a good start to the post-Dwight Howard era with home wins and covers over Denver (102-89) and Phoenix (115-94). Glen Davis (25.5 points per game) and J.J. Redick (22.5 PPG) have come up huge so far, but this first road game will be played without starters Jameer Nelson (groin) and Hedo Turkoglu (hand).

Chicago Bulls: Chicago (2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS) is also learning how to play without a superstar as former NBA MVP Derrick Rose is recovering from his knee injury. The Bulls have four starters averaging between 13.3-14.7 PPG, but Rose’s replacement Kirk Hinrich (4.7 PPG, 26.3 percent shooting) is struggling so far.

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Toronto Raptors at Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Betting Preview
Date: 11/6/2012 at 8:00 p.m. (ET) Opening Lines: Oklahoma City -10, O/U 199
Television: NBA-TV

Toronto Raptors: The Raptors (1-2 SU and ATS) have an explosive backcourt with Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, who combined for 44 points in Sunday’s 105-86 home win over Minnesota. Their only road game was a 107-100 loss at Brooklyn as 5 ½-point underdogs last Saturday.

Oklahoma City Thunder: The Thunder (1-2 SU, 1-1-1 ATS) should be playing angry after losing 104-95 as 9-point home favorites last Sunday versus Atlanta. New addition Kevin Martin (20.7 PPG) has replaced James Harden’s scoring after the unpopular trade with Houston, but the team is still trying to find its new identity. The Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games against Toronto.

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Detroit Pistons at Denver Nuggets
NBA Betting Preview
Date: 11/6/2012 at 9:00 p.m. (ET)
Opening Lines: Denver -10, O/U 198
Television: Local Networks

Detroit Pistons: Both teams are 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS this season. The Pistons have assembled some interesting young pieces, but a tough schedule along with the horrendous shooting of guard Rodney Stuckey (1-of-23) has hurt the cause. Stuckey is dealing with headaches but is listed as probable on the NBA injury report.

Denver Nuggets: The Nuggets are playing their home opener after losses at Philly (84-75), Orlando (102-89) and Miami (119-116). The Heat game last Saturday was a cover as 8 ½-point ‘dogs. Denver has plenty of talent beginning with Danilo Gallinari, Ty Lawson and the newly acquired Andre Iguodala. The "over" is 6-0 in the last six meetings between the Nuggets and Pistons.

Tuesday Tips

November 5, 2012

Entering the second week of the NBA season, obviously the Thunder, Lakers, and Celtics at 1-2 each have turned heads. One of the teams that were predicted to do very little this season is exceeding expectations so far as the Magic owns a perfect 2-0 record. Orlando will try to extend its winning streak to three on Tuesday with a light three-game schedule inside the league.

Magic at Bulls - 8:05 PM EST

When Dwight Howard exited Orlando and headed to Los Angeles in the offseason, many people believed this was the beginning of the end for the Magic. However, through two games this season, new head coach Jacque Vaughn has the Magic at 2-0 following victories over the Nuggets and Suns at home. Now, Orlando travels to Chicago to take on a Bulls' team that is still without its star until 2013.

The Bulls have started 2-1 without Derrick Rose, who is still rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered in the opening round of last season's playoffs. Chicago squeaked by Sacramento in the season opener, but failed to cover as 6 ½-point favorites in a 93-87 victory. The Bulls rebounded nicely in their first road game at Cleveland, drubbing the Cavs early and often in a 115-86 rout as three-point 'chalk.' On Saturday, Chicago couldn't take advantage of top pick Anthony Davis' absence from the New Orleans lineup in an 89-82 home defeat to the Hornets. Tom Thibodeau's club shot just 33% from the floor, while missing 14 of 17 three-point attempts in the loss.

Orlando stunned Denver in the season opener as six-point home underdogs, 102-89, as the Magic grabbed a 21-point halftime advantage. Glen Davis and J.J. Redick combined to score 50 points, as the Magic shot nearly 49% against the questionable defense of the the Nuggets. The Magic almost suffered a letdown on Sunday against the re-tooled Suns, trailing by 15 points in the third quarter. Orlando blitzed Phoenix by going on a ridiculous 36-11 run over a span of 8:30 minutes to put the game out of reach.

The road team won all three meetings last season, as the Magic took the lone matchup at the United Center as six-point 'dogs, 99-94. Since January 2011, Chicago owns a 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS record against Orlando.

Raptors at Thunder - 8:05 PM EST

Oklahoma City has failed to win consecutive contests this season (granted through three games), as the Thunder wraps up a three-game homestand with the Raptors. The Hawks took care of the Thunder as 9 ½-point road 'dogs on Sunday, as Atlanta won without Josh Smith in the lineup. Early on, people are wondering if the Thunder made the right decision by dealing James Harden to the Rockets prior to the season, as OKC has scored 84 and 95 points in two losses.

Toronto finally broke through the win column on Sunday with a 105-86 blowout of Minnesota as 3 ½-point home favorites. The Raps hung tough in losses to the Pacers and Nets in the first two games, but failed to cover in each of those defeats. In the victory over the Wolves, the backcourt duo of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan combined for 44 points, while Toronto nailed 10 treys in the win.

The Raptors picked up a 95-93 upset over the Thunder in March 2011 as 14 ½-point road underdogs, the first victory for Toronto in Oklahoma City since the Thunder moved from Seattle. OKC avenged that loss with a 91-75 home triumph this past April, barely covering as 12 ½-point favorites.

Pistons at Nuggets - 9:05 PM EST

Detroit and Denver own a combined 0-6 record, while covering just two games through the first week. The Nuggets are the last team to play their home opener following three losses on their trip to Philadelphia, Orlando, and Miami. George Karl's club managed a cover as an 8 ½-point underdog against the Heat on Saturday, falling short in a 119-116 defeat.

The Pistons have failed to break the 96-point mark in all three games, while losing the first two contests on their West Coast swing to the Suns and Lakers. In Sunday's blowout loss in Los Angeles, Detroit never competed against the previously winless Lakers, falling behind 34-13 after just one quarter. Detroit looks to snap a three-game skid at the Pepsi Center, even though the Pistons cashed as 8 ½-point 'dogs last season in a 116-115 shootout loss.

The Nuggets compiled a 21-12 SU record as a home favorite in 2012, but Denver cashed just 15 times in 33 tries in this role. As a double-digit favorite at Pepsi Center, the Nuggets profited slightly by covering six of 11 times, while splitting four games off a loss.

Hoop Trends - Tuesday

November 6, 2012

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Pistons are 0-12 ATS (-10.6 ppg) since April 09, 2008 as a road dog with at most one day of rest after a loss in which they shot less than 40% from the field.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Pistons are 11-0 OU (16.7 ppg) since February 24, 2009 as a road dog after a road loss in which they shot less than 40% from the field.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Nuggets are 0-8 OU (-11.8 ppg) since January 09, 2011 at home with at least a day of rest after a loss on the road in which Ty Lawson was not the Nuggets’ high scorer.

SBB’S CHOICE TREND:

-- The Nuggets are 0-12 OU (-9.7 ppg) since March 05, 2009 after a game on the road after a loss in which they made more baskets than their opponent.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Bulls are 6-0 OU (22.7 ppg) since February 16, 2010 at home after a loss in which Luol Deng was the Bulls’ high scorer.

-- The Raptors are 0-7 ATS (-9.4 ppg) since February 08, 2011 after a win in which they scored less than 15% of their points from the free throw line.

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

11/05/12 9-_6-_1 60.00% +_1200 Detail
11/04/12 4-_5-_1 44.44% -_750 Detail
11/03/12 9-_10-_1 47.37% -_1000 Detail
11/02/12 12-_12-_0 50.00% -_600 Detail
11/01/12 1-_0-_1 100.00% +_500 Detail

Totals 35-_33-_4 51.47% -_650




Tuesday, November 6

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Orlando - 8:00 PM ET Chicago -9 500
Chicago - Under 185.5 500

Toronto - 8:00 PM ET Toronto +8.5 500
Oklahoma City - Under 196.5 500

Detroit - 9:00 PM ET Denver -10.5 500
Denver - Over 199 500

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

11/06/12 3-_3-_0 50.00% -_150 Detail
11/05/12 9-_6-_1 60.00% +_1200 Detail
11/04/12 4-_5-_1 44.44% -_750 Detail
11/03/12 9-_10-_1 47.37% -_1000 Detail
11/02/12 12-_12-_0 50.00% -_600 Detail
11/01/12 1-_0-_1 100.00% +_500 Detail

Totals 38-_36-_4 51.35% -_800




Wednesday, November 7

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Phoenix - 7:00 PM ET Charlotte +3 500
Charlotte - Under 193.5 500

Washington - 7:30 PM ET Boston -9.5 500
Boston - Over 186 500

Indiana - 7:30 PM ET Indiana +4 500
Atlanta - Under 192.5 500

Brooklyn - 7:30 PM ET Brooklyn +10 500
Miami - Over 208 500

Memphis - 8:00 PM ET Memphis -1 500
Milwaukee - Over 198 500

Philadelphia - 8:00 PM ET New Orleans +1.5 500
New Orleans - Under 180 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Houston -2.5 500
Houston - Over 205 500

Orlando - 8:00 PM ET Orlando +6 500
Minnesota - Over 195 500

Toronto - 8:30 PM ET Dallas -7 500
Dallas - Under 198.5 500

L.A. Lakers - 9:00 PM ET Utah -3 500
Utah - Over 198 500

Detroit - 10:00 PM ET Sacramento -6 500
Sacramento - Over 192 500

San Antonio - 10:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers +1.5 500
L.A. Clippers - Over 203 500

Cleveland - 10:30 PM ET Golden State -4.5 500
Golden State - Under 199.5 500

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, November 7

Hot Teams
-- Heat is 3-0 at home (2-1 as home fave) winning by 13-3-25 points.
-- Magic won two of first three games (3-0 vs spread). Minnesota won two of its first three games, coming back from 22 down in second half to win at Brooklyn Monday.
-- Hornets won two of first three games (3-0 vs spread).
-- Houston won two of first three games; road team won all three.
-- Milwaukee won its first two games, by 11-3 points. Grizzlies won two of their first three games.
-- Mavericks won three of their first four games (2-0 as home fave).
-- Cavaliers covered three of their first four games. Golden State is 2-1-1 vs spread this year, but was underdog in all four games.
-- Spurs won first four games, winning only road game at New Orleans.

Cold Teams
-- Charlotte lost 24 of its last 25 games. Suns lost three of first four games, with losses by 2-25-21 points.
-- Boston lost two of first three games; only win by 3 vs Washington. Wizards lost first two games, by 3-10 points, scoring 85 ppg.
-- Nets split their first two games, both at home.
-- Atlanta split its first two games, with road teams winning both tilts. Pacers lost last two road games, by 1-22 points.
-- 76ers lost last two games, by 16-22 points.
-- Nuggets lost three of their first four games (0-3 on road).
-- Raptors lost three of their first four games.
-- Lakers, Utah both lost three of their first four games.
-- Sacramento lost three of first four games, but won only home game by a hoop. Pistons lost their first four games (1-3 vs spread).
-- Clippers lost last two games, at home to Warriors/Cavaliers.

Totals
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Charlotte games.
-- 10 of last 11 Washington games stayed under total.
-- Three of four Miami games went over the total.
-- Three of four Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Four of last five New Orleans games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Denver road games stayed under total.
-- First three Memphis games went over the total.
-- First four Dallas games went over the total.
-- Three of four Laker games went over the total.
-- Three of four Sacramento games stayed under total.
-- Last three Cleveland games went over the total.
-- All four Clipper games went over the total.

Last Year's Series Records
-- Bobcats lost 95-89 at Phoenix in LY's only meeting.
-- Celtics won last five games vs Wizards by 8-8-6-22-3 points.
-- Miami was 3-0 vs Nets LY, winning by 11-30-3 points.
-- Hawks won two of three against Indiana LY.
-- T'wolves lost 102-89 at Minnesota in LY's only meeting.
-- 76ers won 101-93 at New Orleans in LY's only meeting.
-- Nuggets won three of four games with Houston LY.
-- Grizzlies won 99-95 at Milwaukee in LY's only meeting.
-- Raptors lost 99-86 at Dallas in LY's only meeting.
-- Lakers/Jazz split four games LY; Utah won last two meetings.
-- Pistons beat Sacramento twice LY, by 6-12 points.
-- Warriors won by 10 at Cleveland, in LY's only meeting.
-- Spurs swept Clippers 4-0 in playoffs last spring.

NBA

Wednesday, November 7

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. CHARLOTTE
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Phoenix

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BOSTON
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Washington is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. MIAMI
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

7:30 PM
INDIANA vs. ATLANTA
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Atlanta is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Indiana

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. MILWAUKEE
Memphis is 5-13-1 ATS in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis's last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. HOUSTON
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home
Houston is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New Orleans's last 15 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando

8:30 PM
TORONTO vs. DALLAS
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games

9:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. UTAH
LA Lakers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
LA Lakers are 16-6 SU in their last 22 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

10:00 PM
DETROIT vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Sacramento is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing Detroit

10:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. LA CLIPPERS
San Antonio is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 20 of San Antonio's last 24 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. GOLDEN STATE
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Cleveland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Golden State is 6-1-2 ATS in its last 9 games

NBA

Wednesday, November 7

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Game of the day: Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat
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Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat (-9, 200)

The Miami Heat have been dominant at home in the early part of the season and history suggests that won't change when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The defending NBA champions are leading the league in scoring and are averaging a staggering 121.0 points per game in their three home wins, including a 124-99 blowout of the Phoenix Suns on Monday. The Heat have owned the Nets in recent seasons, winning 10 consecutive meetings overall and the past six matchups in South Beach.

Brooklyn was well on its way to a 2-0 start to the season, building a 22-point third-quarter lead before the wheels came off in a stunning 107-96 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The Nets had hit 13 of their first 19 3-point attempts to seize control of the game and still entered the fourth quarter leading by 11, but they scored only 10 points in the final 12 minutes and watched the shorthanded Timberwolves end the game on an 11-0 run to snatch away the victory.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, YES (New York), SUN (Miami)

ABOUT THE NETS (1-1, 1-1 ATS): Brooklyn did not score 60 points in the first half the entire 2011-12 season but have done it twice in as many games. Now the Nets have to figure out a way not to unravel in the second half after they were outscored 32-10 in the final quarter. "Losses like this have to really sting more than they ever have in the past," Nets coach Avery Johnson said. "Losses like this can come back to bite you later on in the year." Brooklyn compounded its woes by getting waxed on the backboards 46-30 by a team missing top rebounder Kevin Love.

ABOUT THE HEAT (3-1, 2-2 ATS): LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade are averaging between 23.0 and 20.0 points, respectively, and new acquisition Ray Allen has complemented Miami's Big 3 by averaging 15.5 points. But when it comes to doling out credit for the team's offensive efficiency, point guard Mario Chalmers received plaudits from his teammates after his second 11-assist game of the season. "The way he plays, it opens the floor for everybody out there and makes us unpredictable on offense," Allen said. "Defensively, they can’t scout that.”

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Nets are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings in Miami.
* Favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Road team is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
* Nets are 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. James averaged 30.0 points on 66.0 percent shooting (31 of 47) in three meetings with the Nets last season.

2. Allen became the fourth active player to eclipse the 23,000-point mark in Monday's game

3. Nets F Gerald Wallace (ankle) is listed as questionable, but he was in a walking boot on the bench Monday night.

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, November 7

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PHOENIX (1 - 3) at CHARLOTTE (1 - 1) - 11/7/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 23-44 ATS (-25.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-0 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (0 - 2) at BOSTON (1 - 2) - 11/7/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 49-73 ATS (-31.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 75-113 ATS (-49.3 Units) in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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 (1 - 1) at MIAMI (3 - 1) - 11/7/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-0 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (2 - 2) at ATLANTA (1 - 1) - 11/7/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (2 - 1) at MINNESOTA (2 - 1) - 11/7/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (1 - 2) at NEW ORLEANS (2 - 1) - 11/7/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 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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DENVER (1 - 3) at HOUSTON (2 - 1) - 11/7/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 132-177 ATS (-62.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
HOUSTON is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 51-33 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-3 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (2 - 1) at MILWAUKEE (2 - 0) - 11/7/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 2-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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TORONTO (1 - 3) at DALLAS (3 - 1) - 11/7/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 167-213 ATS (-67.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 2-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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LA LAKERS (1 - 3) at UTAH (1 - 3) - 11/7/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 32-48 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (0 - 4) at SACRAMENTO (1 - 3) - 11/7/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (2 - 2) at GOLDEN STATE (2 - 2) - 11/7/2012, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (4 - 0) at LA CLIPPERS (2 - 2) - 11/7/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 52-28 ATS (+21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 42-20 ATS (+20.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 253-192 ATS (+41.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 395-464 ATS (-115.4 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 60-88 ATS (-36.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 174-241 ATS (-91.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 70-103 ATS (-43.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NBA
Dunkel

Philadelphia at New Orleans
The Sixers look to bounce back from their 110-88 loss to New York on Monday and build on their 5-2 ATS record in their last 7 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Philadelphia is the pick (+1) according to Dunkel, which has the Sixers favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+1). Here are all of today's picks

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Game 501-502: Phoenix at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 110.961; Charlotte 110.172
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+2 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Washington at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 114.497; Boston 126.273
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 12; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 10; 187
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-10); Under

Game 505-506: Brooklyn at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 115.843; Miami 125.531
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 9 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 507-508: Indiana at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 118.241; Atlanta 124.767
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Orlando at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.149; Minnesota 118.510
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 8 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 6 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-6 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Philadelphia at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 122.639; New Orleans 120.257
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1; 180 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+1); Over

Game 513-514: Denver at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 121.448; Houston 118.847
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 2 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+2 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Memphis at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 118.832; Milwaukee 123.258
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1; 198
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-1); Under

Game 517-518: Toronto at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 115.268; Dallas 119.627
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 4 1/2; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 6 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+6 1/2); Over

Game 519-520: LA Lakers at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 116.732; Utah 122.554
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 6; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 3 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-3 1/2); Under

Game 521-522: Detroit at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 114.563; Sacramento 116.372
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 5 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+5 1/2); Over

Game 523-524: Cleveland at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 112.507; Golden State 118.844
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-4 1/2); Under

Game 525-526: San Antonio at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.497; LA Clippers 122.149
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1; 204
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio 1 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+1 1/2); Over

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, November 7

Phoenix at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Phoenix: 42-28 Under in all games
Charlotte: 10-23 ATS in home games

Washington at Boston, 7:35 ET
Washington: 67-43 ATS after a close loss by 3 points or less
Boston: 23-6 Over off a road no-cover where the team won straight up

Brooklyn at Miami, 7:35 ET
Brooklyn: 3-12 ATS after playing a game as favorite
Miami: 8-0 ATS at home after 2 consecutive non-conf games

Indiana at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Indiana: 28-11 Under first half of the season
Atlanta: 42-24 ATS at home after 2 consecutive non-conf games

Orlando at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Orlando: 23-12 Over after playing a road game
Minnesota: 1-10 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5

Philadelphia at New Orleans, 8:05 ET ESPN
Philadelphia: 26-13 ATS first half of the season
New Orleans: 1-9 ATS in home games after a non-conference game

Denver at Houston, 8:05 ET
Denver: 41-24 ATS as an underdog
Houston: 12-27 ATS at home where where the total is between 205 and 209.5

Memphis at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Memphis: 62-36 ATS in road games when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
Milwaukee: 12-26 ATS in home games after 1 or more consecutive wins

Toronto at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Toronto: 4-15 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9
Dallas: 20-4 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home wins

LA Lakers at Utah, 9:05 ET
LA Lakers: 13-26 ATS in road games
Utah: 13-3 Over after playing 3 consecutive road games

Detroit at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Detroit: 16-6 Over when playing on back-to-back days
Sacramento: 2-13 ATS in November

Cleveland at Golden State, 10:35 ET
Cleveland: 11-2 ATS after scoring 100 points or more 2 straight games
Golden State: 39-18 Over in home games after 2 consecutive division games

San Antonio at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET ESPN
San Antonio: 23-12 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
LA Clippers: 5-17 ATS after scoring 100 points or more 2 straight games

Wednesday Tips

November 6, 2012

The Wednesday NBA card is loaded with 13 games to wager on, including a handful of contests with plenty of interest. We'll take a look at four games, as the Bucks and Spurs look to stay unbeaten, while the Lakers and Jazz try to get on track. The night begins in South Florida with the Heat attempting to close out their homestand at a perfect 3-0.

Nets at Heat - 7:35 PM EST

For the exception of a hiccup at New York, Miami's offense has dominated in its three victories, averaging 121 points per game. The Heat hits the road for six games following Wednesday's contest against Brooklyn, who squandered a 22-point lead in Monday's home loss to Minnesota as 7 ½-point favorites.

Miami ran Phoenix out on Monday, 124-99 as 13-point 'chalk,' while hitting the 'over' for the third time in three games at the American Airlines Arena. The Heat drilled 15 three-pointers, as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh combined to score 63 points. The addition of Ray Allen off the bench has paid huge dividends early, as the former Celtic is averaging 15 points per game, while tallying 38 points in the wins over the Nuggets and Suns.

The Nets have played just two games so far with their opener against the Knicks postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Brooklyn picked up a victory in its first game against Toronto, 107-100 to cash as 5 ½-point favorites, but stumbled in its quest for a second win on Monday. The Nets led the Wolves by 15 at the half and even 22 in the third quarter, but that lead evaporated quickly as Brooklyn would score just 10 points in the final quarter to lose, 107-96.

Grizzlies at Bucks - 8:05 PM EST

Milwaukee stunned Boston in its opener as seven-point road favorites, while needing a Brandon Jennings' buzzer-beating three-pointer to escape Cleveland to improve to 2-0. Although the Bucks didn't cover against the Cavs as seven-point 'chalk,' Scott Skiles' club looks for a 3-0 start when the Grizzlies invade the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Wednesday.

Memphis also attempts to win its third consecutive contest following victories over Golden State and Utah by nine points or more. The Grizzlies overcame an earlier 12-point deficit to beat the Jazz on Monday as five-point favorites, 103-94, as Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph combined to score 38 points. Memphis has taken each of the last three meetings against Milwaukee, including a 99-95 triumph in Wisconsin this past March as 2 ½-point 'dogs.

The Bucks nearly had a letdown on Saturday against the Cavs, but held off Cleveland, 105-102. Mike Dunleavy came off the bench to score 29 points for the Bucks, while Milwaukee shot 52% from the field. Last season, the Bucks put together a 9-10 SU and 7-12 ATS record at home off a victory, but Milwaukee compiled a strong 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS mark at the Bradley Center off a home win.

Lakers at Jazz - 9:05 PM EST

Both Los Angeles and Utah have started 1-3 out of the gate, as the two teams meet up in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. The Jazz returns home following a disappointing 0-3 road swing with losses at New Orleans, San Antonio, and Memphis, while failing to cover in all three defeats. The Lakers go for their second straight victory after breaking through the win column on Sunday night against the Pistons, 108-79 as 7 ½-point favorites.

Los Angeles is still without point guard Steve Nash (fibula), but jumped on Detroit in the first quarter to take a 34-13 advantage after 12 minutes. Dwight Howard led the Lakers with 28 points, while L.A. limited the Pistons to just 35% shooting from the floor. The Lakers lost their lone game away from Staples Center, falling at Portland, 116-106, as Los Angeles lost nine of 25 in the road underdog role last season.

Utah's best performance came in its only home contest, dominating an unrested Dallas squad, 113-94 on Halloween night as 8 ½-point favorites. Since then, the Jazz has reached the 100-point mark only once in three games, while wrapping up their road trip with a 103-94 defeat at Memphis. The Lakers and Jazz split four meetings last season with each team winning once at home and once on the road.

Spurs at Clippers - 10:30 PM EST

San Antonio swept Los Angeles in the second round of last season's Western Conference playoffs, as the Spurs try to reach 5-0 for the first time in franchise history. The Spurs cruised past the Jazz and Pacers by double-digits to finish off their homestand at 3-0, while the defense has allowed 95 points or less three times through four games.

The Clippers started the season at 2-0 after beating the Grizzlies and Lakers, but were knocked off as heavy favorites in losses to the Warriors and Cavaliers. Vinny Del Negro's club has broken the 100-point mark in all four games, while the defense has given up at least 108 points in each of their two defeats. The Cavs knocked down 14 three-pointers, as Cleveland outscored Los Angeles in three of the four quarters.

The Spurs grabbed six of seven meetings from the Clippers last season, including a perfect 3-0 mark at Staples Center

Hoop Trends - Wednesday

November 7, 2012

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Timberwolves are 0-11 ATS (-8.7 ppg) since February 27, 2007 at home after a win in which they had an assist to turnover ratio of at least two.SDQL TEXT:

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-14 OU (-13.9 ppg) since April 04, 1997 on the road with at least one day of rest after a win in which they scored more than 30% of their points

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Kings are 10-0-1 OU (12.8 ppg) since March 07, 2011 at home after Demarcus Cousins had a double double the last two games.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Heat are 10-0 ATS (6.5 ppg) since April 10, 2011 at home after a home win in which their DPA was positive.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Clippers are 0-11 OU (-13.3 ppg) since November 04, 2000 as a dog with at most one day of rest after a home loss in which they committed at least twenty turnovers.

-- The Rockets are 10-0 OU (17.5 ppg) since February 11, 2006 at home after a home loss in which their DPA was negative.

NBA
Dunkel

Oklahoma City at Chicago
The Bulls look to take advantage of an Oklahoma City team that is 0-3-1 ATS in its last 4 road games. Chicago is the pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulls favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+2). Here are all of today's picks

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Game 701-702: Oklahoma City at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 123.890; Chicago 126.637
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 3; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+2); Over

Game 703-704: LA Clippers at Portland (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 122.191; Portland 115.546
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1; 202
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-1 1/2); Under




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, November 8

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OKLAHOMA CITY (2 - 2) at CHICAGO (3 - 1) - 11/8/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 99-74 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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LA CLIPPERS (3 - 2) at PORTLAND (2 - 2) - 11/8/2012, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 5-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, November 8

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won three of first four games, covering once; they're underdog for first time this season.
-- Clippers are 3-2, but all five games were at Staples, with only "road" game vs Lakers, so this is their first road trip.

Cold Teams
-- Oklahoma City is 2-2, losing only road game, by 2 at San Antonio.
-- Portland is 2-2, beating Lakers in only home game.

Totals
-- Three of four Thunder games stayed under the total.
-- Four of five Clipper games went over the total.

Last Year's Series Records
-- Bulls lost 92-78 at Oklahoma City in LY's only meeting.
-- Clippers won three of four vs Portland LY, splitting pair here.




NBA

Thursday, November 8

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. CHICAGO
Oklahoma City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Oklahoma City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. PORTLAND
LA Clippers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road
LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Portland
Portland is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Portland is 13-5 SU in their last 18 games when playing LA Clippers


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NBA

Thursday, November 8

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NBA TNT doubleheader: What bettors need to know
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Chicago Bulls (+2, 191.5)

James Harden is lighting it up in Houston and Derrick Rose is on the sidelines, but Thursday game between Oklahoma City and Chicago is still an intriguing matchup. Both teams are learning how to win without a key player, although the adjustment hasn't been as smooth for the Thunder. Oklahoma City, which dealt Harden to the Rockets shortly before the season began, evened its record with a 108-88 victory over Toronto on Tuesday in the finale of a three-game homestand.

The Bulls will likely will be without Rose until after the All-Star break. Chicago handed Orlando its first loss of the season with a 99-93 win on Tuesday. The former league Most Valuable Player is recovering from a torn ACL sustained in Chicago's first-round playoff loss to Philadelphia.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (2-2): Kevin Martin, the key figure Oklahoma City received in the blockbuster trade, has replaced Harden as the sixth man. The veteran guard has provided a solid offensive punch, averaging 19.3 points and shooting 51.2 from the field. Martin has hit 61.9 percent of his 3-point attempts. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are averaging 20.8 points apiece, but the offense has struggled in the first four games. Oklahoma City is averaging 98.3 points after scoring 103.1 points last season.

ABOUT THE BULLS (3-1): Other than an unexpected loss to New Orleans in the home opener, Chicago has played well without its star. Coach Tom Thibodeau always stresses defense and that's paid off early in the season. The Bulls allow 88.8 points and force 16.7 turnovers game. Kirk Hinrich has taken over at point guard for Rose, but backup Nate Robinson has provided the biggest boost. Robinson is averaging 12.3 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 51.2 percent.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Thunder are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Chicago.
* Thunder are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 Thursday games.
* Bulls are 1-6 ATS in their last seven vs. Western Conference.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Westbrook, who has been playing with a sore shoulder, is shooting 38.7 percent from the field and has made just 26.7 percent of his 3-point attempts.

2. The Bulls have six players averaging at least 9.0 points a game. Joakim Noah leads the team in points (16.0) and rebounds (8.8).

3. The Thunder beat the Bulls 92-78 at home in their only meeting last season. Oklahoma City led by 29 points going into the fourth quarter. The teams split six games over the previous three seasons.



Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers (+1, 201.5)

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to Portland to face the well-rested Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Clippers dominated San Antonio for a 106-84 home win on Wednesday. Blake Griffin (22 points, 10 rebounds), DeAndre Jordan (20 points, 11 rebounds) and Chris Paul (10 points, 12 assists) all had double-doubles as the Clippers handed the Spurs their first loss of the season. The lopsided win allowed coach Vinny Del Negro to rest his key players.

Portland hasn't played since Monday when it dropped a 114-91 decision at Dallas. Rookie guard Damian Lillard has been one of the early season surprises in the league. Lillard, the No. 6 overall pick in the draft from Weber State, is second on the team in scoring with a 19.3 average. LaMarcus Aldridge is scoring 22 points a game to lead the Trail Blazers.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT.

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (2-2): Portland has been outscored in the fourth quarter of each game so the Trail Blazers are fortunate to be .500. The least productive bench in the NBA has a lot to do with the problems. Portland's reserves have combined to score 51 points in four games. Rookie center Meyers Leonard, who has scored 14 points, and small forward Sasha Pavlovic, who has 10, are the only bench players to reach double figures for the season. Portland was outscored 31-12 in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss.

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (3-2): Injuries have played a major role in the early going for Los Angeles. Griffin, the Clippers' All-Star forward, has been playing with a ruptured bursa sac in his right elbow and a strained neck. He's averaging 17.4 points and 8.4 rebounds. Veterans Chauncey Billups and Grant Hill have yet to play. Billups is still recovering from Achilles' tendon surgery last season while Hill has a bone bruise in his right knee. Jamal Crawford, who went into Wednesday averaging 24 points a game, was held to 10 against San Antonio.

TRENDS:

* Over is 8-1-2 in the last 11 meetings in Portland.
* Favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
* Clippers are 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Portland.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Clippers won three of the four meetings last season.

2. Portland held a 23-2 advantage in offensive rebounds against Dallas, but lost the game by 23 points.

3. Los Angeles committed 15 turnovers Wednesday after turning the ball over 25 times in Monday's loss to Cleveland.

Thursday Tips

November 7, 2012

Following last Thursday's postponement of the Knicks/Nets game, TNT will finally have its first Thursday doubleheader of the season this week. The Bulls open things up against the defending Western Conference champion Thunder, while the Blazers and Clippers finish the night at the Rose Garden. We'll begin in the Windy City with Oklahoma City attempting to break above the .500 mark for the first time in this young season.

Thunder at Bulls - 8:05 PM EST

In spite of playing with Derrick Rose on the sidelines, Chicago has found a way to win three of its first four games. Granted, the three victories are over the Kings, Cavaliers, and Magic, but Chicago is relying on the frontcourt of Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, and Joakim Noah to lift them to this 3-1 record. The Bulls needed a moderate rally to knock off Orlando on Tuesday, 99-93, but Chicago failed to cover as nine-point favorites.

The Thunder bounced back from Sunday's home loss to the Hawks by beating the Raptors soundly, 108-88 as nine-point 'chalk.' Oklahoma City jumped out to a 30-17 lead after one quarter, while cruising to a 19-point halftime edge. The Raps shot just 35% from the floor, as Kyle Lowry left the game in the first half with a sprained ankle. Not one member of the Thunder scored more than 20 points, but six players finished in double-figures, including a game-high 19 points from Russell Westbrook.

The Bulls own an 0-3 ATS record at the United Center after not cashing against Sacramento and Orlando in close victories, while losing straight-up to New Orleans as nine-point favorites. In Chicago's six-point triumph over Orlando, the Bulls pulled off a 12-2 run to start the fourth quarter to take control of a game that was in doubt for three quarters. Tom Thibodeau's club held the Magic to 42% shooting from the floor, including a 7-22 effort from Glen Davis.

Oklahoma City won the lone meeting with Chicago last season, 92-78 as six-point home favorites. The two teams have split each of the previous four matchups at the United Center, including a 99-90 triumph by the Bulls in December 2010.

Clippers at Blazers - 10:30 PM EST

Los Angeles finishes off a tough back-to-back stretch after beating San Antonio at home on Wednesday. The Clippers head up the coast to the Rose Garden for a meeting with the Blazers, who return to Portland following a three-game road swing. The Blazers picked up only one victory on that trip, coming in overtime at Houston. In the two losses, Terry Stotts' team lost by 14 points or more at Oklahoma City and Dallas.

Portland's lone game at the Rose Garden turned out to be its best overall effort, a 116-106 whipping of the Lakers as short 'dogs. The Blazers have failed to capitalize on that win by scoring 100 points or less in each of the last three games. In Monday's setback at Dallas, the Blazers trailed by just four points heading into the final quarter, but the Mavs outscored Portland, 31-12 en route to a 114-91 blowout. Portland's bench scored just 17 points in the loss, while allowing Dallas to shoot a scorching 61% from the field.

The Clippers are leaving Los Angeles for the first time this season following five games at Staples Center (including a "road" contest against the Lakers). Vinny Del Negro's squad didn't look particularly sharp in home losses to the Warriors and Cavaliers as heavy 'chalk,' while being listed as an away favorite for the second time this season. The Clips have won 10 of their past 15 games when laying points on the road, including five of the last seven as an away favorite of three points or less.

Los Angeles captured three of four matchups last season, while rallying from 18 points down at the Rose Garden in a February 74-71 triumph. That victory by the Clippers snapped a six-game skid in Portland dating back to 2009.