Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- The division rival Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Rose Garden.
Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves with 20 points and 19 boards in their 105-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
The Warriors failed to cover as 12.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 211-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Portland took control in the third quarter, and went on to defeat Seattle 89-79 on Christmas Day. Portland covered the 7.5-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 200.
Channing Frye shot an impressive 5-for-6 from the field with 12 points and eight rebounds to lead the Trail Blazers. Brandon Roy and Jarrett Jack chipped in with a team-high 17 points in the win.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Portland has won 11 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 4-23 SU, 13-14 ATS
Portland: 16-12 SU, 17-11 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Golden State are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
Portland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a win are 10-0
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games when playing Portland
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Portland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Seattle, Saturday, December 29
Portland home to Philadelphia, Sunday, December 30
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Sacramento Kings
- The Philadelphia 76ers and the Sacramento Kings will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at ARCO Arena.
Andre Iguodala scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 96-85 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
The Sixers covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played under the 191-point total set by oddsmakers.
Ron Artest led the way for the Kings with 15 points in their 89-69 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
The Celtics covered as the 7.5-point road underdogs as the game played well under the 190-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Sacramento has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 12-16 SU, 13-14-1 ATS
Sacramento: 11-16 SU, 15-12 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing Miami are 2-8
After a win are 4-6
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Sacramento is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Sacramento is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Philadelphia
Sacramento is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia at Portland, Sunday, December 30
Sacramento home to Phoenix, Sunday, December 30
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors
- The Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Oracle Arena.
Carmelo Anthony put up 29 points and 10 rebounds to guide the Nuggets past the Milwaukee Bucks 125-105 on Wednesday night.
The Nuggets cashed in as 8.5-point home favorites as the teams played well over the 209.5-point total listed by books.
Monta Ellis dropped 35 points to lead the Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-101 on Wednesday night.
The Warriors failed to cover as 12.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 211-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Golden State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 17-11 SU, 13-15 ATS
Golden State: 17-12 SU, 14-15 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Golden State are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Denver are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver's last 11 games when playing Golden State
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Denver is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 11 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Denver home to Golden State, Sunday, December 30
Golden State at Denver, Sunday, December 30
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Carlos Boozer netted 21 points and pulled down nine rebounds as the Jazz knocked off the Dallas Mavericks 99-90 on Wednesday night.
The Jazz covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played under the 203-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Kobe Bryant threw down 38 points in leading the Lakers to a 122-115 win over the Suns on Christmas Day. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 222.
Bryant shot 12-for-20 from the field with five rebounds and seven assists, while Andrew Bynum added 28 in the victory.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 16-14 SU, 14-16 ATS
Los Angeles: 18-10 SU, 17-11 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing Dallas are 2-8
After a win are 5-5
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 1-9
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Utah is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
Utah is 2-3-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
LA Lakers are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Utah
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing at home against Utah
Next up:
Utah home to Boston, Saturday, December 29
LA Lakers home to Boston, Sunday, December 30