NBA

Monday, January 14

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. WASHINGTON
Orlando is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Orlando is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. BOSTON
Charlotte is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. MEMPHIS
LA Clippers are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games on the road
LA Clippers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Memphis is 15-7 SU in their last 22 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DALLAS
Minnesota is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing Minnesota
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

9:00 PM
MIAMI vs. UTAH
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Utah is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Utah's last 18 games when playing Miami

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City

10:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SACRAMENTO
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

NBA

Monday, January 14

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NBA game of the day: Clippers at Grizzlies
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Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies (-2.5, 184)

The Memphis Grizzlies did the unthinkable on Saturday - they allowed another team to score at least 100 points. Looking tired on the second night of a back-to-back, the Grizzlies got blown out at Dallas and will be looking to bounce back when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The Clippers are coming off an ugly loss of their own and have struggled a bit on the road, dropping their last two.

Memphis had allowed an opponent to reach 100 points only twice previously, including the opening game of the season when Los Angeles got 29 points from Jamal Crawford in a 101-92 victory at Staples Center. But after squeezing out an overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, the Grizzlies had little left the next night and had to endure a 104-83 loss to the Mavericks. The Clippers had their 13-game home winning streak end when they were outscored 29-18 in the fourth quarter of a 104-101 loss to lowly Orlando on Saturday.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), SportSouth (Memphis)

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (28-9): Los Angeles is not far behind the Grizzlies in terms of its team defense but could not get the stops it needed late in Saturday’s contest. That snapped a three-game overall winning streak for the Clippers, who are opening up a three-game road trip at Memphis and will play 14 of their next 17 away from Staples Center. Chris Paul was dominant in the losing effort again on Saturday with 16 assists and only two turnovers. The MVP candidate is averaging 13.5 assists over the past four contests. Paul collected 12 points and 12 assists in the Oct. 31 meeting with Memphis as the Clippers put six players in double figures and shot 51.4 percent from the floor.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (24-11): Memphis had a four-game winning streak snapped in the loss to the Mavericks and is still one of only two teams in the NBA holding opponents to a average of less than 90 points (89.7). The Grizzlies could have attempted to keep it closer against Dallas but elected to sit all five starters for the entire fourth quarter to rest up for Monday. Rudy Gay was the only starter to reach double figures with 12 points. Gay went for 24 points in the opener against the Clippers and Zach Randolph pulled down 16 rebounds but Memphis could not get the job done defensively and went 2-for-14 from 3-point range.

TRENDS:

* Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a loss.
* Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
* Over is 4-1 in Clippers’ last five overall.
* Under is 6-1 in Grizzlies’ last seven games following a loss.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Clippers beat the Grizzlies in a seven-game playoff series last spring, taking the clinching game in Memphis 82-72.

2. Los Angeles F Grant Hill (knee) made his season debut on Saturday and played six minutes.

3. Memphis G Mike Conley is shooting 29.4 percent (5-of-17) from 3-point range in the last six games.

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, January 14

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ORLANDO (13 - 23) at WASHINGTON (6 - 28) - 1/14/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
ORLANDO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 604-688 ATS (-152.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 289-356 ATS (-102.6 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 140-180 ATS (-58.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 8-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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CHARLOTTE (9 - 27) at BOSTON (19 - 17) - 1/14/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 34-58 ATS (-29.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 19-40 ATS (-25.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
BOSTON is 21-42 ATS (-25.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 4-3 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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ATLANTA (21 - 15) at CHICAGO (20 - 15) - 1/14/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 56-82 ATS (-34.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
CHICAGO is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 8-6 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (28 - 9) at MEMPHIS (24 - 11) - 1/14/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 398-465 ATS (-113.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 64-90 ATS (-35.0 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 152-195 ATS (-62.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 71-103 ATS (-42.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 8-6 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-6 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (16 - 18) at DALLAS (15 - 23) - 1/14/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-4 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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MIAMI (24 - 11) at UTAH (20 - 19) - 1/14/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (29 - 8) at PHOENIX (13 - 26) - 1/14/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 110-79 ATS (+23.1 Units) in road games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (9 - 30) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 24) - 1/14/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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Monday, January 14

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NBA's fastest and slowest offensive teams
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Handicapping NBA totals without using offensive pace is like trying to build a shed with just a glue gun – you’re missing a few important tools there bub.

Offensive pace, a stat made famous by former ESPN NBA analyst and current Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Memphis Grizzlies John Hollinger, is the average number of possessions a team has per game.

For NBA total bettors, possessions mean points and points are the name of the game capping the over/under. Here’s a look at the three teams with the highest offensive pace and the three with the lowest, and how books are dealing with those teams’ totals.

Stats prior to action on Sunday, Jan. 12

Fastest offensive pace

Houston Rockets - 99.3 (22-16 over/under)

Houston has rocket fuel in their Nike’s with James Harden and Jeremy Lin headline a high-octane backcourt. The Rockets are second in the league in scoring (105.4) but have also given up a ton of points, allowing 103.3 ppg – 28th in the league. That’s an old fashion recipe for overs.

Los Angeles Lakers – 97.5 (19-16-1 over/under)

The Lakers pace is averaging 103.1 points, with a push from offensively-minded head coach Mike D’Antoni. With Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard on the shelf, L.A.’s has gone to a smaller, quicker lineup which could see its possession go up even further.

San Antonio Spurs/Denver Nuggets – 96.8 (19-20-0 over/under / 19-19-0 over/under)

The Spurs inclusion to this list may be a surprise to some, what with their aging core of superstars. San Antonio is making the most of all those possessions, averaging 104.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting a night – fourth best in the NBA. Denver is cut from a similar cloth, scoring 102 points on 46.4 percent shooting – fifth in the league.

Slowest offensive pace

New Orleans Hornets – 90.2 (18-18-0 over/under)

The Hornets only average 92 points a night but have seen a slight boost in scoring since the return of guard Eric Gordon. However, books may have adjusted a little too much for Gordon’s return. New Orleans slow-motion pace has gone 3-4 over/under in those games.

Brooklyn Nets – 90.4 (15-20-1 over/under)

The offensive pace has picked up since the Nets canned Avery Jones and handed the keys to P.J. Carlesimo. In the eight games since the coaching change, Brooklyn is averaging more than 102 points per game, posting a 5-3 over/under count. On the year, the Nets average just 96.2 points.

Indiana Pacers – 92.4 (13-23-1 over/under)

No team has a more misleading nickname than the Pacers. Indiana’s pace isn’t anywhere near Indy 500 speeds, making it one of the best under plays in the NBA. The Pacers are among the bottom dwellers in scoring (91.1) and haven’t been able to make up for the loss of Danny Granger, who won’t be back until February – maybe.

NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, January 14

Orlando at Washington, 7:05 ET
Orlando: 11-2 ATS away after playing BB games as an underdog
Washington: 1-9 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less

Charlotte at Boston, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 3-12 ATS off a road game
Boston: 16-6 Under in January

Atlanta at Chicago, 8:05 ET NBATV
Atlanta: 25-7 ATS off ATS losses in 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Chicago: 4-16 ATS in home games

LA Clippers at Memphis, 8:05 ET
LA Clippers: 6-19 ATS away off a combined score of 205+ points
Memphis: 7-0 ATS revenging a road loss

Minnesota at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Minnesota: 18-7 ATS away off an Under
Dallas: 34-17 Over at home off a home win by 20+ points

Miami at Utah, 9:05 ET
Miami: 3-11 ATS after playing as a road favorite
Utah: 22-11 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 14-4 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Phoenix: 9-25 ATS revenging a road loss

Cleveland at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Cleveland: 40-21 Under after losing 4 of their last 5 games
Sacramento: 1-8 ATS off a home loss

Monday, January 14

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Orlando - 7:00 PM ET Orlando +2 500
Washington - Over 192 500

Charlotte - 7:30 PM ET Charlotte +11.5 500
Boston - Under 189 500

Atlanta - 8:00 PM ET Atlanta +4 500
Chicago - Under 185.5 500

L.A. Clippers - 8:00 PM ET L.A. Clippers +2.5 500
Memphis - Over 184.5 500

Minnesota - 8:30 PM ET Minnesota +7 500 POD
Dallas - Under 197 500

Miami - 9:00 PM ET Utah +2.5 500
Utah - Under 197 500

Oklahoma City - 9:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -6 500
Phoenix - Over 201 500

Cleveland - 10:00 PM ET Sacramento -5.5 500
Sacramento - Over 203.5 500

NBA
Dunkel

New Orleans at Philadelphia
The Sixers look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games against the Hornets. Philadelphia is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Sixers favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-3). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

Game 501-502: Indiana at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.641; Charlotte 110.668
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 9; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: New Orleans at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 112.658; Philadelphia 117.999
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 5 1/2; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-3); Under

Game 505-506: Toronto at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 117.631; Brooklyn 122.026
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 4 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 7; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+7); Over

Game 507-508: LA Clippers at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 124.885; Houston 121.609
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Portland at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 117.513; Denver 127.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 8 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-8 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: Milwaukee at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 114.440 LA Lakers 122.339
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 8; 208
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6 1/2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-6 1/2); Under




NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 15

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INDIANA (23 - 15) at CHARLOTTE (9 - 28) - 1/15/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 34-59 ATS (-30.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-35 ATS (-23.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 22-54 ATS (-37.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 19-41 ATS (-26.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 26) at PHILADELPHIA (16 - 22) - 1/15/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 50-37 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 163-127 ATS (+23.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 70-105 ATS (-45.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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TORONTO (14 - 23) at BROOKLYN (22 - 15) - 1/15/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 171-220 ATS (-71.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 6-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (29 - 9) at HOUSTON (21 - 17) - 1/15/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PORTLAND (20 - 17) at DENVER (23 - 16) - 1/15/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 63-49 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-3 straight up against DENVER 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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MILWAUKEE (19 - 17) at LA LAKERS (16 - 21) - 1/15/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 46-67 ATS (-27.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
LA LAKERS are 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 15

Hot Teams
-- Pacers won 13 of last 17 games (7-1 AF).
-- Hornets won four of last five games (11-5 AU).
-- Brooklyn won six in row, eight of nine since changing coaches (4-1 last five HF). Raptors won 10 of last 14 games (8-9 AU, 3-1 last four).
-- Clippers won four of last five games (4-6 AF).
-- Nuggets won last five games (11-5 HF). Portland won 12 of last 17 games, covered 7 of 9 (7-9 AU).
-- Bucks won three of four games since changing coaches (8-4 AU).

Cold Teams
-- Charlotte lost 23 of last 25 games (6-7 HU).
-- 76ers lost seven of last nine games (5-8 HF).
-- Houston lost last three games, by 9-12-7 points (2-2 HU).
-- Lakers lost six of last seven games (4-8 last 12 HF).

Totals
-- Seven of last eight Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Hornet games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 17 Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Clipper games went over total.
-- Seven of last ten Portland road games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Milwaukee games went over total.

Back-to-backs
-- Charlotte is 5-5 vs spread if it played night before, 2-1 at home.
-- Clippers are 1-4 vs spread on road if they played night before.




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Tuesday, January 15

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. PHILADELPHIA
New Orleans is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 12 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CHARLOTTE
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Charlotte is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games on the road
LA Clippers are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games when playing Houston
Houston is 13-6 SU in their last 19 games when playing LA Clippers
Houston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers

9:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. DENVER
Portland is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games when playing at home against Portland

10:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. LA LAKERS
Milwaukee is 5-16 SU in their last 21 games when playing LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 3-14 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Lakers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games at home

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Tuesday, January 15

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Clippers at Rockets: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets (+1, 208)

The Los Angeles Clippers turned in perhaps their most impressive performance of the season on Monday, kicking off a three-game road trip by crushing the Memphis Grizzlies without All-Star point guard Chris Paul in the lineup. Paul sat out the 99-73 rout of the Grizzlies due to a bruised right kneecap and he will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. It was the lowest point total allowed by Los Angeles and started a stretch in which it plays 14 of 17 games away from home.

The Rockets will be happy to be back home - even if it's for only one game - after going winless on a three-game road trip to New Orleans, Boston and Philadelphia. The Rockets had won five straight prior to the recent skid and will be facing a four-game road trip following the matchup with the Clippers. The Rockets averaged 115.8 points during their five-game run but saw that total dip to 90 points in the third-game skid. In all, Houston will play 12 of 17 games away from home in January.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), Comcast SportsNet Houston

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (29-9, 23-15-0 ATS): Eric Bledsoe made his first start of the season in place of Paul and scored 14 points to go along with four assists and two steals. Reserves Jamal Crawford and Matt Barnes scored 16 points apiece and Grant Hill had eight points in his second appearance of the season as Los Angeles' bench outscored the starters 54-45. Hill played 17 minutes and went 3-of-5 from the field while collecting four rebounds and four assists. Barnes is averaging 14 points in his last four games.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (21-17, 21-16-1 ATS): While James Harden has scored at least 20 points in 20 consecutive games, backcourt mate Jeremy Lin has struggled with his outside shooting during the three-game losing streak. Lin averaged 9.3 points on the road trip while shooting 10-of-34 overall and 2-of-10 from 3-point range. Lin had hit more than one 3-pointer only twice in his last 24 games. The offensive struggles haven't affected Lin's defense - he has at least three steals in four consecutive games.

TRENDS:

* Under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.
* Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Houston.
* Clippers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine vs. NBA Southwest.
* Rockets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Clippers won all three meetings last season, including a two-point overtime victory in Houston.

2. The Rockets are shooting 26.1 percent (24-of-92) from behind the arc in the last three games.

3. Paul sat out his first game of the season. He had 16 assists in each of his two previous games.

NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, January 15

Indiana at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Indiana: 10-2 ATS after playing as a road underdog
Charlotte: 2-13 ATS playing their fourth game in five days

New Orleans at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
New Orleans: 8-0 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Philadelphia: 14-4 Over in home games

Toronto at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Toronto: 17-4 Under vs. division opponents
Brooklyn: 4-17 ATS at home off an ATS win

LA Clippers at Houston, 8:05 ET
LA Clippers: 12-4 Over off a combined score of 175 points or less
Houston: 13-3 ATS off 3+ road losses

Portland at Denver, 9:05 ET NBATV
Portland: 1-14 ATS off BB ATS wins
Denver: 23-11 Under at home after allowing 105+ points

Milwaukee at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Milwaukee: 9-20 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
LA Lakers: 21-8 Over after losing 3 of their last 4 games

Clippers visit Houston Tuesday, likely minus Paul

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (29-9)

at HOUSTON ROCKETS (21-17)


Tip-off: Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. ET
Line: Houston -3, Total: 206.5

One night after dismantling Memphis without their star point guard, the Clippers continue their road trip against a slumping Rockets team on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles crushed the Grizzlies on Monday night despite Chris Paul sitting out with a bruised right kneecap, outshooting them 46.1% to 30.3% FG in a 99-73 laugher. That ended a three-game ATS road losing skid and gives the Clippers four wins in the past five contests. Houston is coming off an 0-3 (SU and ATS) road trip where it was beaten by a combined 28 points, but the team is 7-1 SU (6-2 ATS) in its past eight home games. These clubs are meeting for the first time this season after L.A. swept the Rockets (3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS) in the 2011-12 campaign. Paul is doubtful to return for Tuesday's game, but Houston could also be without its starting point guard, Jeremy Lin, who is questionable due to a sprained ankle.

Can the Rockets stop their slide on Tuesday night? For the answer, connect to NBA Best Bets for all the Expert picks throughout the entire 2012-13 season. StatFox Brian is 22-13 ATS (63%) on NBA Best Bets since Dec. 23, giving him a 55% ATS mark (61-51-3) for the season. StatFox Scott has a season Best Bets mark of 53.1% ATS (52-46), with Gary going 6-3 ATS since Jan. 9 to boost him to 52.3% ATS for the season. The four experts are collectively 51.1% ATS (230-220-11) on Best Bets for the season. For NBA Totals, Scott continues to have a profitable year at 53-40 (57%) for his season NBA totals.

Los Angeles is one of the better offensive teams in the league with 101.7 PPG (7th in NBA), but its defense has been even more impressive (92.8 PPG allowed, 4th in NBA). With Paul sitting out on Monday, Eric Bledsoe did an admirable job of filling in with 14 points, four assists, zero turnovers and a +10 rating in his 28 minutes of action. The other six reserves also had a huge performance against the Grizzlies with a collective 54 points, 26 rebounds, nine assists and a +97 rating. SF Matt Barnes (11.2 PPG, 5.2 RPG) led the charge with 16 points and eight rebounds, while SG Jamal Crawford (16.2 PPG) also added 16 points, albeit on 5-of-14 shooting. PF Blake Griffin (17.7 PPG, 8.6 RPG) played just 25 minutes to stay fresh for Tuesday's contest, but he still had 10 points, six boards and five assists in his limited action. In last year's series sweep over Houston, Griffin had 18.0 PPG (52.4% FG) and 9.3 RPG.

Houston continues to lead the NBA in scoring (105.4 PPG), hitting 45.9% FG (8th in NBA). But the club has hit just 28.3% three-pointers during the three-game losing skid, while losing the rebounding edge with a minus-4.3 RPG in these three defeats. Lin was able to take part in Tuesday's shoot-around, and expects to play. He's just hoping he shoots a lot better than he has during his team's losing skid, going 10-for-34 (29%), including 2-of-13 FG in the loss at Philadelphia. SG James Harden (26.5 PPG, 4th in NBA) has had no such slump this season at 46% FG, and he has ripped off 20 straight games of 20+ points, averaging 29.0 PPG on 50% FG with 5.3 APG during this impressive run. But the Clippers have defended him very well in the past, as Harden averages just 10.5 PPG on 33% FG in 11 career meetings with Los Angeles. SF Chandler Parsons (14.4 PPG, 6.2 RPG) is also heating up in the past four games with 17.3 PPG on 51% FG. In two games versus the Clippers as a rookie, he made 10-of-14 shots (71.4%). PF Patrick Patterson (11.9 PPG) will likely be tasked with keeping Blake Griffin in check, but he has made just 6-of-20 shots during his team's losing skid. SF Carlos Delfino (9.9 PPG) continues to provide valuable minutes off the bench, as his 16 points in Saturday's loss at Philly gives him 13.3 PPG on 48% FG and 51% threes in the past six games.

Tuesday, January 15

Game Score Status Pick Amount

New Orleans - 7:00 PM ET ( Philadelphia -3 500 POD )
Philadelphia - Under 183.5 500

Indiana - 7:00 PM ET Indiana -8 500
Charlotte - Over 185.5 500

Toronto - 7:30 PM ET Toronto +7 500
Brooklyn - Over 189.5 500

L.A. Clippers - 8:00 PM ET Houston -3 500
Houston - Under 207 500

Portland - 9:00 PM ET Portland +8.5 500
Denver - Under 202 500

Milwaukee - 10:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers -6 500
L.A. Lakers - Under 212.5 500

Tuesday Tips

January 14, 2013

Six games take place on the Tuesday NBA card with plenty of intriguing matchups in the Western Conference. The Lakers go for their second straight victory as the Bucks venture out to Southern California, while the Blazers and Nuggets hook up in a Northwest Division battle. We'll start in the Lone Star State as the Rockets attempt to get on track against the Clippers.

Clippers at Rockets - 8:05 PM EST

Los Angeles is playing with no rest after Monday's rout of Memphis, as Chris Paul missed his first game of the season with a contusion in his right kneecap. The All-Star guard suffered the injury late in Saturday's setback to Orlando, as the Clippers posted a 3-3 SU/ATS record in the six games Paul missed last season.

The Rockets return to the Toyota Center off a dreadful road trip, losing all three games on the highway. Houston's dynamic offense broke the 100-point plateau just once, coming in Saturday's 107-100 defeat at Philadelphia as one-point underdogs. Kevin McHale's team has suffered through three of losing skids of three games this season, but has never dropped four straight.

The Clippers are in a stretch playing 14 of 17 games away from Staples Center, while compiling a 1-4 ATS record on the road without rest. Los Angeles is in the middle of a nice 'over' run, hitting the 'over in six of the last eight games. The Clippers and Rockets are meeting for the first time this season, as Los Angeles captured all three matchups last season, including an overtime triumph in Houston.

Blazers at Nuggets - 9:05 PM EST

Denver concludes a four-game homestand, as the Nuggets seek their sixth consecutive victory. George Karl's team rallied from a 10-point deficit to knock off the Warriors on Sunday as six-point 'chalk,' 116-105. The Nuggets play with revenge on Tuesday after the Blazers upended Denver at the Rose Garden, 101-93 as six-point 'dogs on December 20.

The Blazers pulled off that home triumph without LaMarcus Aldridge, who missed the game with an ankle injury. Portland hasn't had much luck at the Pepsi Center over the years, losing six straight meetings at Denver, while putting together a 1-9 SU/ATS the last 10 visits to Colorado dating back to 2007.

The Nuggets are known for their uptempo style of play, but Denver has cashed the 'under' in four of the last six home contests. Since covering five straight games in mid-December, the Nuggets have been inconsistent by compiling a 2-5 ATS record off an ATS win. Portland is suddenly becoming a solid play on the highway, covering three of the last four road contests.

Bucks at Lakers - 10:35 PM EST

Los Angeles snapped a six-game skid on Sunday by routing Cleveland, 113-93, while limiting an opponent to less than 100 points for the first time since December 28. Dwight Howard returned to the Lakers' lineup after missing three games with a labrum issue, as the All-Star center put up 22 points and 14 rebounds in L.A.'s first win of 2013.

The Bucks rallied from a 20-point deficit to stun the Raptors on Sunday afternoon, 107-96 as 2 ½-point road 'dogs. Milwaukee improved to 3-1 SU/ATS since Scott Skiles was removed as head coach, while the Bucks broke the 100-point mark in each victory during this stretch. The next three games for the Bucks take place against Western Conference foes, as Milwaukee owns a dreadful 2-9 ATS record versus interconference competition.

The Lakers are riding a three-game 'under' streak, as each total ranged between 209 and 217 ½ (Tuesday's total opened at 212). Mike D'Antoni's club has broken the 100-point mark in 20 of the last 22 games, while Los Angeles has covered just four of its last 11 home contests. The Bucks grabbed the only meeting last season at the Bradley Center, 100-89 as 4 ½-point 'dogs, as Kobe Bryant and Metta World Peace were the only two regulars in the Lakers' lineup that night who are still on the team.

Wednesday, January 16

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Chicago - 7:00 PM ET Chicago -5 500
Toronto - Over 183 500

Indiana - 7:00 PM ET Orlando +1.5 500
Orlando - Under 187 500

Brooklyn - 7:30 PM ET Brooklyn +3 500 POD
Atlanta - Over 186 500

New Orleans - 8:00 PM ET New Orleans +7.5 500
Boston - Over 184 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -8.5 500
Oklahoma City - Over 209 500

Houston - 8:00 PM ET Houston +4 500
Dallas - Under 214 500

Memphis - 8:30 PM ET Memphis +5.5 500
San Antonio - Over 188.5 500

Washington - 10:00 PM ET Washington +4 500
Sacramento - Over 206.5 500

Cleveland - 10:00 PM ET Portland -7 500
Portland - Under 197 500

Miami - 10:30 PM ET Miami -2.5 500 POD # 2
Golden State - Under 201.5 500

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, January 16

Hot Teams
-- Pacers won 14 of last 18 games (8-1 AF).
-- Bulls won five of last seven games (4-2 AF).
-- Nets won nine of ten games since coaching change (6-6 AU).
-- Boston won last six games (7-8-1 HF). Hornets won five of last six games (12-6 AU).
-- Oklahoma City won six of its last seven games (12-8-1 HF). Nuggets won their last six games (2-5-1 last eight AU).
-- Mavericks won last three games (4-1 last five HF).
-- Spurs won 10 of last 13 games (10-6-1 HF).
-- Wizards won last three games (8-6-1 AU).

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost 11 of last 12 games, covered five of seven (4-6 HU).
-- Raptors lost four of last six games (5-3 HU).
-- Atlanta lost six of its last seven games (4-10-1 HF).
-- Rockets lost last four games (6-8-1 AU).
-- Grizzlies lost last two games, by 26-21 points (4-3 AU).
-- Cavaliers lost eight of last ten games (14-12 AU). Portland lost last three games, all by six or less points (4-6-1 HF).
-- Kings lost four of their last five games (5-1 last six HF).
-- Golden State lost three of last four games (10-7 vs spread at home). Miami lost five of last seven road games (6-11 vs spread on road).

Totals
-- Eight of last nine Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Toronto home games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Brooklyn games went over the total; six of last eight Atlanta games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Denver games went over the total; six of last seven Thunder games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Houston games went over total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Memphis games.
-- Five of last seven Portland home games stayed under total.
-- Last six Sacramento games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Golden State games went over total.

Back-to-backs
-- Toronto is 6-3 vs spread it if played night before, 3-0 at home.
-- Pacers are 6-5 vs spread if they played night before, 3-4 on road.
-- Brooklyn is 1-5 vs spread on road if it played the night before.
-- Hornets are 3-6 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Denver is 4-0 vs spread on road if it played at home nite before.
-- Houston is 3-6 vs spread if it played night before, 2-3 on road.
-- Portland is 4-5 vs spread it if played night before, 1-0 at home.

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 16

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INDIANA (24 - 15) at ORLANDO (13 - 24) - 1/16/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-5 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 7-5 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (21 - 15) at TORONTO (14 - 24) - 1/16/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 180 and 184.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 67-38 ATS (+25.2 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
TORONTO is 171-220 ATS (-71.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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BROOKLYN (23 - 15) at ATLANTA (21 - 16) - 1/16/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-2 straight up against BROOKLYN 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 (12 - 26) at BOSTON (20 - 17) - 1/16/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-52 ATS (-28.2 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 51-37 ATS (+10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 164-127 ATS (+24.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 97-129 ATS (-44.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 2-1 straight up against BOSTON 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 (24 - 16) at OKLAHOMA CITY (30 - 8) - 1/16/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-5 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (21 - 18) at DALLAS (16 - 23) - 1/16/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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MEMPHIS (24 - 12) at SAN ANTONIO (29 - 11) - 1/16/2013, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 11-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-7 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (9 - 31) at PORTLAND (20 - 18) - 1/16/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-0 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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WASHINGTON (7 - 28) at SACRAMENTO (14 - 24) - 1/16/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 605-688 ATS (-151.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 38-63 ATS (-31.3 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 2-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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MIAMI (24 - 12) at GOLDEN STATE (23 - 13) - 1/16/2013, 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 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 2-2 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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NBA

Wednesday, January 16

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Heat at Warriors: What bettors need to know
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Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors (+2, 202)

The Miami Heat have had a tough time on their current road trip and are now dealing with questions surrounding Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh being benched at the end of a loss at Utah on Monday. Perhaps coach Eric Spoelstra was just trying to save the legs of two of his best players for Wednesday, when those two will have to chase around Stephen Curry and David Lee when Miami visits the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State will have its hands full guarding LeBron James, who needs 18 points to become the youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000 in his career. The reigning MVP has been the bright spot of an otherwise disastrous trip, shooting 55.4 percent in four games as the Heat have dropped three of four. The Warriors have lost three of four as well, marking their worst four-game span since early November. Golden State beat the Heat in Miami on Dec. 12, getting a layup from rookie Draymond Green with 0.9 seconds left to secure a 97-95 win.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Sun Sports (Miami), Comcast SportsNet Bay Area (Golden State)

ABOUT THE HEAT (24-12): Miami decided to leave Wade on the bench for the entire fourth quarter on Monday as James and the reserves nearly overcame a 21-point deficit before suffering a 104-97 setback against the Jazz. Wade appeared dismayed in his postgame comments, “Coach makes the calls,” he said. “I’m just a player.” Bosh sat for all but 16 seconds of the fourth quarter and struggled on the glass when he was on the floor, pulling down one rebound in 27 minutes. Miami is last in the NBA in rebounding and has seen its offense lose focus of late as well. Monday marked the fifth time in the last six games that the Heat had failed to reach 100 points. Still, Miami has a chance to pull out a .500 trip if it can slip past Golden State and take out the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (23-13): Golden State got 27 points from Klay Thompson and 22 points and 13 rebounds from Lee in the win at Miami while Curry was held to nine points. Curry is dealing with some knee pain and did not fully participate in practice on Tuesday. The star guard, who hit seven 3-pointers in the 116-105 loss at Denver on Sunday, is expected to play against the Heat. It was the defense that broke down against the Nuggets, allowing 37 points in the fourth quarter to squander an eight-point lead at the beginning of the frame. The Warriors committed seven of their 18 turnovers in the fourth quarter. Golden State can be encouraged by its offensive performance in that game, however, after it was a lack of scoring that did the team in against the Clippers and Grizzlies last week.

TRENDS:

* Heat are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games.
* Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall.
* Over is 4-1 in Warriors last five overall.
* Heat are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 five meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. James (28 years, 17 days) will be the youngest by over a year to reach the 20,000 mark, beating Kobe Bryant (29 years, 122 days). He will be the seventh-fastest in terms of games played, behind Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor and Allen Iverson.

2. Golden State has taken back-to-back games in the series, including a 111-106 overtime victory at home on Jan. 10, 2012.

3. Miami F Shane Battier (hamstring) has missed three straight games and is questionable for Wednesday.

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, January 16

Indiana at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Indiana: 14-6 ATS after playing a road game
Orlando: 5-16 ATS after playing 3 consecutive road games

Chicago at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Chicago: 17-7 ATS in road games after playing a home game
Toronto: 19-36 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more

Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Brooklyn: 5-15 ATS in road games after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
Atlanta: 25-8 ATS after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread

New Orleans at Boston, 8:05 ET
New Orleans: 31-17 ATS as a road underdog
Boston: 20-34 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

Denver at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Denver: 4-13 ATS off an home win scoring 110 or more points
Oklahoma City: 13-5 ATS after a win by 10 points or more

Houston at Dallas, 8:35 ET ESPN
Houston: 1-8 ATS after a game where both teams scored 105 points or more
Dallas: 20-6 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home wins

Memphis at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
Memphis: 88-122 ATS after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists
San Antonio: 11-2 ATS when playing with 2 days rest

Cleveland at Portland, 10:05 ET
Cleveland: 23-9 Under after allowing 110 points or more 2 straight games
Portland: 17-31 ATS after a game where they covered the spread

Washington at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Washington: 30-55 ATS off an home win scoring 110 or more points
Sacramento: 14-4 Over against Southeast division opponents

Miami at Golden State, 10:35 ET ESPN
Miami: 4-12 ATS after playing a road game
Golden State: 12-3 ATS in non-conference games

Thursday, January 17

Game Score Status Pick Amount

L.A. Clippers - 8:00 PM ET Minnesota +4.5 500
Minnesota - Over 193.5 500

Milwaukee - 9:00 PM ET Milwaukee -1 500
Phoenix - Under 198.5 500

Miami - 10:30 PM ET Miami +2.5 500 POD
L.A. Lakers - Under 206.5 500

NBA
Dunkel

Miami at LA Lakers
The Heat look to build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 games versus the Lakers. Miami is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Miami (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

Game 501-502: New York at Detroit (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 119.434; Detroit 115.850
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 3 1/2; 189
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: LA Clippers at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 124.970; Minnesota 116.456
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: Milwaukee at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 115.791; Phoenix 119.149
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 3 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 196
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-1); Under

Game 507-508: Miami at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 121.535; LA Lakers 120.736
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 1; 212
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+2 1/2); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 17

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NEW YORK (24 - 13) vs. DETROIT (14 - 24) - 1/17/2013, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-1 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (30 - 9) at MINNESOTA (16 - 19) - 1/17/2013, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-4 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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MILWAUKEE (19 - 18) at PHOENIX (13 - 27) - 1/17/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PHOENIX is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (25 - 12) at LA LAKERS (17 - 21) - 1/17/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LA LAKERS are 47-67 ATS (-26.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 17

Hot Teams
-- Detroit won five of its last seven games (4-0 last four as U).
-- Clippers won five of last six games (5-2 AU).
-- Lakers won last two games, by 20-16 points (5-8 last 13 HF).

Cold Teams
-- Knicks lost three of their last four games (3-8-1 last 12 F).
-- Minnesota lost last four games, all by 12+ points (1-3 last four HF).
-- Bucks lost six of last nine games (10-5 AU). Phoenix lost eight of last ten games (4-7 HF).
-- Miami is 3-4 in its last seven games (0-1 AU).

Totals
-- Three of last four Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Clipper games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Laker games stayed under the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Miami is 2-3 vs spread if it played the night before.




NBA

Thursday, January 17

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games on the road
New York is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Clippers are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games on the road
LA Clippers are 7-17 SU in their last 24 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Minnesota is 17-7 SU in their last 24 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

9:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Milwaukee's last 18 games when playing Phoenix
Milwaukee is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

10:30 PM
MIAMI vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
LA Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Miami


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NBA

Thursday, January 17

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Heat at Lakers: What bettors need to know
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Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers (-2.5, 205)

LeBron James is fresh off becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000 career points as he leads the Miami Heat into Thursday’s contest against the host Los Angeles Lakers. James had 25 points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday’s 92-75 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The superstar reached the milestone at 28 years, 17 days old. The previous fastest was Kobe Bryant of the Lakers, who did it at 29 years and 122 days.

Los Angeles has a modest two-game winning streak after losing its previous six contests. The Lakers won games over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks by a combined 36 points. In his second game back from a shoulder injury, center Dwight Howard contributed 31 points and 16 rebounds in Tuesday’s win over the Bucks. Miami is 2-3 on a six-game road swing that ends against the Lakers. The Heat return for two home games and then head right back out for four more road tilts.

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

ABOUT THE HEAT (25-12, 18-19 ATS): James also reached 5,000 career assists in the contest against the Warriors. In terms of games played, James reached 20,000 points in 726 regular-season contests, which is seventh-fastest. Wilt Chamberlain was the fastest on that scale, making it in 499 games. Nonetheless, James was thrilled about being the youngest ever to reach the milestone. “It means everything,” James said. “It means a lot. First of all, like I continue to say, it means I’ve been able to be healthy. To be out on the floor and do what I love to do, I love the game of basketball and I try to give everything to the game. And hopefully it continues to give back to me.”

ABOUT THE LAKERS (17-21, 16-21-1 ATS): Forward Pau Gasol is expected to return after missing five straight games due to a concussion. Gasol has begun making significant progress and would have to be cleared by doctors on Thursday before he could take the court. “It’s been a learning experience,” Gasol said after Wednesday’s practice. “The struggling of getting up every day and not getting better, constant headaches, being bothered by light or noise and not knowing what the next day will be like or not knowing when you’ll be healthy. You do a little research about concussions and it’s an unfortunate hit, but those can happen any day or any game.”

TRENDS:

* Heat are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a win.
* Lakers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four vs. NBA Southeast foes.
* Under is 4-0 in Lakers’ last four overall.
* Heat are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Lakers are 9-4 against Miami in games played at the Staples Center.

2. The Heat are allowing just 85.4 points over their last seven outings.

3. Lakers F Earl Clark is questionable due to a bout with gastroenteritis.

NBA
Dunkel

Houston at Indiana
The Pacers look to bounce back from their 97-86 loss to Orlando and build on their 7-0 ATS record in their last 7 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points. Indiana is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Pacers favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-5). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

Game 801-802: Charlotte at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 108.423; Orlando 114.085
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 7 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+7 1/2); Under

Game 803-804: Toronto at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 116.846; Philadelphia 115.342
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4; 190
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4); Over

Game 805-806: Chicago at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 116.747; Boston 122.132
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 5 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 807-808: Houston at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 116.809; Indiana 124.829
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 8; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5; 195
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-5); Under

Game 809-810: Atlanta at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.657; Brooklyn 122.943
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 9 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 6; 192
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-6); Under

Game 811-812: Sacramento at Memphis (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 108.480; Memphis 127.147
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 18 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 813-814: Golden State at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 116.860; San Antonio 129.207
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 12 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 12; 203
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-12); Under

Game 815-816: Washington at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 114.436; Denver 121.302
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 7; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+11); Over

Game 817-818: Oklahoma City at Dallas (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 127.366; Dallas 121.878
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 5 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-4); Under