Friday's NBA Tip Sheet
By Brad Young
**Suns at Cavaliers**
-Las Vegas Sports Consultants installed Phoenix as a three-point road ‘chalk’ over Cleveland, with the total set at 210. ESPN will provide coverage of this contest beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET.
-Phoenix (30-13 straight up, 19-23 against the spread) had won four games in a row SU and ATS before falling to Minnesota Wednesday as an eight-point road underdog, 117-107. The combined 224 points toppled the 214½-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ cash the second consecutive contest.
-The Suns are 15-9 SU and 11-12 ATS on the road, winning those games by an average score of 108-105.
-Cleveland (23-18 SU, 19-22 ATS) has won five games in a row SU and four consecutive ATS after routing Washington Wednesday as a four-point home favorite, 121-85. The combined 206 points eclipsed the 189-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ go 4-1.
-The Cavaliers are 13-6 SU and 7-12 ATS on the road, winning those matchups by an average score of 101-98.
-Phoenix is 3-0 SU and ATS the past three meetings with Cleveland after winning the lone encounter this season (Nov. 4) as a 7½-point home ‘chalk,’ 103-92. The combined 195 points went ‘under’ the 206½-point closing total.
-Cleveland guard/forward Sasha Pavlovic is ‘questionable’ against the Suns due to a foot injury.
**Grizzlies at Wizards**
-LVSC opened Washington as an eight-point home favorite Memphis, with the total set at 206 ½. This game is scheduled to tipoff at 7:05 p.m. ET.
-Memphis (12-30 SU, 18-23 ATS) has alternated SU and ATS wins and losses its last five games after getting routed by Orlando Wednesday as a 3½-point home underdog, 112-85. The combined 197 points never seriously threatened the 214-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ cash the third consecutive contest.
-The Grizzlies are 4-16 SU and 10-10 ATS away from home, with the ‘under’ going 12-7. Memphis has been losing its road games by an average score of 104-97.
-Washington (22-18 SU, 25-14 ATS) had won back-to-back outings SU and ATS before falling to Cleveland. The ‘over’ has gone 3-1 in the Wizards’ last four games.
-Washington is 13-8 SU and ATS at home, with the ‘under’ going 12-9. The Wizards have been winning those affairs by an average score of 99-95.
-Memphis is 4-1 SU and 3-1 ATS the past five meetings with Washington after winning the lone meeting this season (Nov. 24) as a six-point home favorite, 124-118. The ‘over’ has gone 3-1 the last four meetings in this series.
-Memphis forward Stromiile Swift (ankle) and forward Andre Brown (respiratory) are ‘questionable’ versus the Wizards.
**Bucks at Raptors**
-LVSC lists Toronto as a nine-point home ‘chalk’ over Milwaukee, with the total set at 195½. This game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET.
-Milwaukee is playing on back-to-back nights with Thursday’s matchup against Indiana. The Bucks are 16-26 SU and 18-23 ATS heading into that Pacers contest.
-Milwaukee is 5-19 SU and 11-13 ATS on the road, losing those games by an average score of 104-94.
-Toronto (23-19 SU, 23-18 ATS) improved to 3-1 SU and ATS its last four games after slipping past Boston Wednesday as a nine-point road underdog, 114-112. The combined 226 points soared past the 185½-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ improve to 4-1 the past five games.
-The Raptors sport a 12-8 SU and ATS home ledger, with the ‘under’ going 12-8. Toronto has been winning those games by an average score of 99-94.
-Milwaukee won the lone encounter with the Raptors Nov. 6 as a three-point home underdog, 112-85. The combined 197 points went ‘over’ the 191½-point closing total, ending a string of four straight ‘under’ outings in this series.
-Milwaukee guard Maurice Williams (finger) is ‘probable’ against the Raptors.
**Sixers at Knicks**
-LVSC has New York listed as a two-point home favorite over Philadelphia, with the total set at 193. This matchup is slated to start at 7:35 p.m. ET.
-Philadelphia (16-27 SU, 19-22 ATS) is just 1-3 SU and ATS its last four games after falling to Detroit Wednesday as a seven-point home underdog, 86-78. The combined 164 points went ‘under’ the 186½-point closing total, ending a string of four consecutive ‘over’ outings.
-The Sixers are 8-14 SU and 12-10 ATS on the road, with the ‘under’ going 12-9. Philadelphia has been losing those games by an average score of 99-93.
-New York (13-28 SU, 18-23 ATS) is off Monday’s setback to Boston as an eight-point home underdog, 109-93. The combined 202 points toppled the 186-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ improve to 4-1 the past five games.
-The Knicks are 9-14 SU and ATS at Madison Square Garden, dropping those affairs by an average score of 99-95.
-Philadelphia is 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS the past nine meetings with New York after winning both meetings this year by scores of 105-77 and 101-90.
**Timberwolves at Celtics**
-LVSC installed Boston as a 14-point home favorite over Minnesota, with the total listed at 191. This game is scheduled to begin at 7:35 p.m. ET.
-Minnesota (7-34 SU, 17-23 ATS) has won back-to-back games SU and three consecutive contests ATS after upsetting Phoenix Wednesday as an eight-point home underdog, 117-107. The ‘over’ has cashed the previous three games for the Timberwolves.
-Minnesota is 2-20 SU and 11-11 ATS away from home, with the ‘under’ going 12-8. The Timberwolves are dropping those games by an average score of 103-93.
-Boston (33-7 SU, 24-14 ATS) had won three games in a row SU and ATS before falling to Toronto Wednesday as a nine-point home ‘chalk,’ 114-112. The ‘over’ has cashed the last four games for the Celtics.
-Boston is 18-4 SU and 13-9 ATS on its home court, with the ‘under’ going 12-8. The Celtics are winning their home endeavors by an average score of 100-86.
-Minnesota and Boston have not met this season, but the ‘over’ has cashed the previous four meetings in this series.
-Minnesota center Mihael Doleac is ‘out’ indefinitely with the flu. Boston guard Gabe Pruitt (finger) and forward James Posey (finger) are ‘questionable’ against the Timberwolves.
**Magic at Pistons**
-LVSC opened Detroit as a seven-point home favorite over Orlando, with the total listed at 193½. This game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET.
-Orlando (27-17 SU, 28-15 ATS) is riding a three-game SU and ATS winning streak after routing Memphis Wednesday as a 3½-point road favorite, 112-85.
-The Magic are 17-9 SU and 19-7 ATS on the road, winning those affairs by an average score of 105-101.
-Detroit (30-13 SU, 26-16 ATS) snapped a three-game SU and ATS losing skid after upending Philadelphia Wednesday as a seven-point home ‘chalk,’ 86-78. The combined 164 points never seriously threatened the 186 ½-point closing total.
-The Pistons are 14-4 SU and 12-6 ATS at home, with the ‘under’ going 11-6. Detroit has been winning its home endeavors by an average score of 99-87.
-Detroit had gone 9-0 SU and 5-4 ATS the previous nine meetings with Orlando before the Magic prevailed Jan. 21 as a three-point home underdog, 102-100. The ‘over’ is 6-1 the last seven games in this series.
-Orlando guard Jameer Nelson (foot) is ‘questionable’ against the Pistons.
**Clippers at Hornets**
-LVSC has New Orleans listed as an 11-point home ‘chalk’ over Los Angeles, with the total set at 187. This game is slated to start at 8:05 p.m. ET.
-Los Angeles (13-25 SU, 18-20 ATS) has alternated SU and ATS wins and losses its last five games after throttling Sacramento Wednesday as a 2½-point home underdog, 111-85. The combined 196 points went ‘under’ the 200-point closing total.
-The Clippers are 5-11 SU and 8-8 ATS away from home, with the ‘under’ going 11-5. Los Angeles has been dropping those games by an average score of 101-94.
-New Orleans (29-12 SU, 27-14 ATS) is riding a six-game SU and ATS winning streak after upending Portland Wednesday as a 7½-point home ‘chalk,’ 96-81. The combined 177 points went ‘under’ the 189-point closing total, ending a string of three consecutive ‘over’ outings.
-The Hornets are 14-7 SU and 12-9 ATS on their home court, winning those affairs by an average score of 99-93.
-New Orleans is 4-0 SU and ATS the last four meetings with the Clippers after prevailing Jan. 2 as a five-point road favorite, 95-81.
-New Orleans guard Bobby Jackson is expected to miss this contest with a hamstring injury.
**Lakers at Mavericks**
-LVSC opened Dallas as a 7½-point home favorite over Los Angeles, with the total set at 205. This game is scheduled to begin at 8:35 p.m. ET.
-Los Angeles (27-13 SU and ATS) dropped to 1-2 SU and ATS its last three games after falling to San Antonio Wednesday as a 7 ½-point road underdog, 103-91. The combined 194 points failed to topple the 196-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ cash the third consecutive contest.
-The Lakers are 11-7 SU and 10-8 ATS on the road, winning their road endeavors by an average score of 105-102.
-Dallas (28-13 SU, 18-21 ATS) has alternated SU wins and losses its last five games after beating Charlotte Wednesday as a 6 ½-point road ‘chalk,’ 102-95. The Mavericks had gone 0-3-1 ATS the previous four outings.
-Dallas is 18-3 SU and 10-9 ATS at home, with the ‘over’ going 12-9. The Mavs have been winning their home endeavors by an average score of 105-97.
-Dallas is 4-1 SU and ATS the last five games with the Lakers, but this is the first meeting this season.
-Dallas guard/forward Jerry Stackhouse (hamstring) is ‘doubtful’ against the Lakers, while forward Brandon Bass (foot) is ‘questionable.’
**Bobcats at Bulls**
-LVSC has no overnight line on this contest due to some key injuries. This matchup is slated to start at 8:35 p.m. ET.
-Charlotte (16-26 SU, 18-23 ATS) dropped to 1-3 SU and ATS its last four games after Wednesday’s setback to Dallas.
-The Bobcats have struggled to a 2-13 SU and 4-10 ATS road record, with the ‘over’ going 9-6. Charlotte has been losing those affairs by an average score of 102-91.
-Chicago (17-24 SU, 15-26 ATS) has alternated SU and ATS wins and losses its last five games after upending Indiana Wednesday as a four-point home favorite, 108-95. The combined 203 points went below the 204-point closing total, enabling the ‘under’ to cash the third consecutive contest.
-The Bulls are 9-11 SU and 7-13 ATS on their home court, with the ‘over’ going 11-9. Chicago has been dropping its home endeavors by an average score of 99-98.
-The Bulls are 6-1 SU and ATS the previous seven meetings with Charlotte after prevailing Jan. 2 as a one-point road favorite, 109-97.
-Chicago forward Luol Deng (Achilles) is ‘out’ against the Bobcats, while guard Ben Gordon (wrist) is ‘questionable.’
**Nets at Nuggets**
-LVSC installed Denver as a seven-point home ‘chalk’ over New Jersey, with the total set at 207½. This game is scheduled to start at 9:05 p.m. ET.
-New Jersey is playing its second game in as many nights after Thursday’s matchup with Golden State. The Nets are 18-23 SU and 15-26 ATS heading into that contest with the Warriors.
-New Jersey is 9-9 SU and ATS when playing on the road, dropping those games by an average score of 103-95.
-Denver (25-16 SU, 20-21 ATS) improved to 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS its last four games after disposing of Atlanta Wednesday as a five-point home ‘chalk,’ 107-100. The combined 207 points toppled the 201-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ improve to 3-1 the past four games.
-The Nuggets are 18-5 SU and 13-10 ATS at home, winning those matchups by an average score of 109-100.
-Denver forward Carmelo Anthony (ankle) is expected to miss this contest with New Jersey.
**Kings at Jazz**
-LVSC lists Utah as a 7½-point home ‘chalk’ over Sacramento, with the total set at 212. This game is slated to begin at 9:05 p.m. ET.
-Sacramento (18-23 SU, 23-18 ATS) was riding a modest three-game SU and ATS winning streak before getting routed by the Clippers Wednesday as a 2 ½-point road favorite, 111-85.
-The Kings are now 6-14 SU and 11-9 ATS on the road, dropping those affairs by an average score of 102-96.
-Utah (24-18 SU, 20-20 ATS) has won its last two games SU and ATS after beating the Clippers Monday as a three-point road ‘chalk,’ 109-93. The combined 202 points went ‘over’ the 196½-point closing total.
-The Jazz are a solid 17-3 SU and 13-5 ATS at home, winning those affairs by an average score of 107-94.
-The home team has won and covered both meetings this season between the Kings and Jazz, while the ‘over’ has cashed the previous three games.
**Rockets at Blazers**
-LVSC opened this contest as a ‘pick,’ with the total set at 186½. This game is scheduled to begin at 10:05 p.m. ET.
-Houston (23-19 SU, 20-21 ATS) has won three games in a row SU after slipping past Seattle Wednesday as a six-point road ‘chalk,’ 109-107. The Rockets are just 1-4 ATS their last five games. The combined 216 points soared ‘over’ the 195-point closing total, ending back-to-back ‘under’ outings.
-Houston is 12-11 SU and ATS on the road, dropping those games by an average score of 97-96.
-Portland (25-17 SU, 26-16 ATS) has alternated SU and ATS wins and losses the past five games after falling to New Orleans Wednesday as a 7½-point road underdog, 96-81. The combined 177 points went ‘under’ the 189½-point closing total.
-The Blazers are 17-3 SU and 15-5 ATS at home, with the ‘under’ going 13-6. Portland has been winning its home games by an average score of 99-92.
-Houston has won the last two meetings with Portland SU while failing the past three games ATS. The Rockets won the lone encounter this season (Nov. 3) as an 11 ½-point home favorite, 89-80. The combined 169 points never seriously threatened the 204½-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ improve to 5-1 the past six games in this series.
-Houston guard Mike James (personal) is ‘questionable’ versus the Blazers.
**Hawks at Sonics**
-LVSC installed Atlanta as a slight 1½-point road favorite over Seattle, with the total set at 199½. This game is scheduled to begin at 10:35 p.m. ET.
-Atlanta (18-21 SU, 19-19 ATS) is currently mired in a four-game SU and ATS losing skid after falling to Denver Wednesday as a five-point road underdog, 107-100. The combined 207 points toppled the 201-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ cash the second game in a row.
-The Hawks are 5-12 SU and 7-9 ATS away from home, with the ‘under’ going 13-4. Atlanta has been losing those games by an average score of 93-88.
-Seattle (9-33 SU, 19-22 ATS) is searching for its first victory this calendar season, going 0-12 SU and 4-7-1 ATS the past 12 games. The Sonics fell to Houston Wednesday, but that marked the second game in a row that they covered. The ‘over’ is 4-1 their last five games.
-Seattle is 5-14 SU and 11-8 ATS at home, with the ‘under’ going 11-8. The Sonics are dropping their home games by an average score of 104-99.
-Seattle has dominated this head-to-head series with Atlanta, winning the last five meetings SU and ATS after winning the lone encounter this season (Nov. 11) in overtime as a 6 ½-point road underdog, 126-123. The combined 249 points soared past the 205 ½-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ go 3-1 the last four meetings.
-Atlanta center Zaza Pachulia is expected to be available for this contest after serving a suspension.
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Orlando (27-17, 29-15 ATS) at Detroit (30-13, 26-16-1 ATS)
Four days after ending their nine-game losing streak against the Pistons, the Magic have the chance to make it two in a row when the two square off at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Rashard Lewis hit the game-winner at the buzzer Monday lifting Orlando to a 102-100 victory as 2½-point underdogs, snapping Detroit’s stranglehold on the Magic. Despite Monday’s results, the road team has still dominated this series from a pointspread perspective, going 14-4-3 ATS in the last 21.
Orlando followed up the victory over the Pistons with Wednesday’s 112-85 burial of the Grizzlies as a 3½-point chalk. Stan Van Gundy’s crew seems to be out of the funk it was in to start 2008, having won three in a row SU and ATS.
Detroit snapped a three-game SU and ATS losing skid by scoring an 86-78 victory at Philadelphia on Thursday, barely cashing as a seven-point favorite. The Pistons’ offense has come up short lately, averaging just 92.6 points a game in the last five.
The Magic are on ATS streaks of 23-7-2 on the highway, 36-17-2 overall and 19-9-1 against Eastern Conference foes.
Detroit is on ATS runs of 8-2 at home, 21-8-1 overall, 13-3 when playing on one day of rest and 15-6 against Eastern Conference competition.
The over is 3-0 in the last three meetings overall, 8-0 in the last eight series clashes in Detroit and 10-4 in Orlando’s last 14 against Central Division foes. However, the under has been the play in seven of the Pistons’ last 10 home tip-offs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
Phoenix (30-13, 19-23-1 ATS) at Cleveland (23-18, 19-22 ATS)
The Suns head to Quicken Loans Arena, hoping to put an end to the Cavaliers’ season-long five-game winning streak.
The Cavs destroyed the Wizards 121-85 as 4½-point favorites on Wednesday, thanks in large part to a perfect 10-for-10 field-goal night from center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who finished with 24 points. Cleveland’s offense has been the key to its recent surge (5-0 SU, 4-1 ATS), putting up 110.6 points per game in the last five while giving up 98.6.
Mike D’Antoni’s Suns’ had their four-game SU and ATS winning streak halted Wednesday in Minnesota, falling 117-107 as eight-point favorites.
Phoenix has won 14 of 17 against the Cavs, including a 103-92 home win as eight-point favorites back on Nov. 4. The Suns are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in the last 10 against Cleveland, including last year’s 115-100 beating at Quicken Loans Arena, covering as a 6½-point chalk.
The favorite has covered in six consecutive meetings, while the host is 6-1 ATS in the last seven.
Cleveland is on ATS streaks of 18-8 as a home underdog, 7-3 against the Western Conference and 35-17 when playing on one day of rest. However, the Cavs have failed to cash in four consecutive Friday contests.
The over is 19-7 in the Suns last 26 against Central Division teams, 4-1 during the Cavs’ five-game win streak and 5-2 in the last seven head-to-head meetings, including 3-0 in Cleveland. However, the under is 8-1 in the Cavs’ last nine against Western Conference teams and 8-3-1 in their last 12 Friday tip-offs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
L.A. Lakers (27-13, 23-17 ATS) at Dallas (28-13, 18-21-2 ATS)
The Lakers and Mavericks, who have cooled off after red-hot starts to 2008, clash for the first time this season, with this one taking place inside American Airlines Arena in Dallas.
Los Angeles opened its two-game Texas swing with a 103-91 loss at San Antonio on Wednesday, coming up short as eight-point ‘dogs after blowing a seven-point halftime lead. The Lakers are 2-2 (1-3 ATS) since losing center Andrew Bynum with a knee injury on Jan. 13.
The Lakers have followed up a 13-4 ATS roll by going 1-5 versus the line in their last six (0-2 ATS on the road). However, Phil Jackson’s squad does sport positive ATS trends of 6-2 following a non-cover and 5-2 as an underdog.
Los Angeles opened 2008 with seven straight wins (4-3 ATS), while the Mavericks were in the midst of their own seven-game winning streak (5-2 ATS) before losing 122-120 at Sacramento on Jan. 14. Starting with that defeat, Dallas has split its last four games, though it did defeat Charlotte 102-95 on Wednesday, barely covering as a 6½-point road chalk.
Dallas has won four of the last five in this rivalry (3-2 ATS), including three straight home wins (2-1 ATS). The Lakers are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 clashes (all as an underdog), and the victor has scored at least 100 points in all 10 of those contests.
Dallas is on ATS slumps of 5-13-1 against Pacific Division foes and 3-8 ATS in Friday night games, but Avery Johnson’s troops are 7-3-2 ATS in their last 12 against the Western Conference.
L.A. has cashed in four straight Friday affairs.
The under is 6-1 in the Lakers’ last seven as a ‘dog, 7-3 in their last 10 road outings, 12-4 in their last 16 after a SU win and 6-2 in Dallas’ last eight home games.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
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Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- The fans at Quicken Loans Arena will be treated to a game between the Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers when they take their seats on Friday.
The Suns were upset 117-107 by the Timberwolves last time out, as 8-point favorites on the road. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 214.
Amare Stoudemire shot 14-for-16 from the field with a team-high 33 points in the loss.
The Cavaliers were in control all night Wednesday, as they rolled past the Wizards 121-85. The Cavaliers easily covered the 3.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 189.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 24 points, while LeBron James had 23 points with eight boards and eight assists. Drew Gooden finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 30-13 SU, 19-23-1 ATS
Cleveland: 23-18 SU, 19-22 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Phoenix's last 13 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Next up:
Phoenix at Chicago, Sunday, January 27
Cleveland at LA Lakers, Sunday, January 27
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Washington Wizards
- The Memphis Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Verizon Center.
The Grizzlies were upended 112-85 by the Magic last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 212.5.
Rudy Gay shot 7-for-11 from the field with 20 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
The Wizards were thumped 121-85 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 3.5-point road underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 189.
Antawn Jamison, Caron Butler and Roger Mason each had 10 points in the loss.
Team records:
Memphis: 12-30 SU, 20-22 ATS
Washington: 22-18 SU, 25-14-1 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing LA Clippers are 7-3
After playing Orlando are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Memphis's last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 12 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Memphis
Next up:
Memphis home to LA Clippers, Saturday, January 26
Washington at Milwaukee, Sunday, January 27
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors
- The Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
The Bucks outplayed the Pacers in the fourth quarter and came away with a 104-92 victory last time out. The Bucks covered the 5-point spread, while the 196 points fell UNDER the posted total of 208.5.
Michael Redd tossed in a game-high 37 points to lead the Bucks, while Andrew Bogut added 17 in the win.
The Raptors pulled out a thrilling 114-112 upset victory over the Celtics as a 9-point underdog on Wednesday. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 185.
Jose Calderon had 24 points, while Anthony Parker and Chris Bosh each tossed in 23 points in the win.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 17-26 SU, 19-23-1 ATS
Toronto: 23-19 SU, 24-18 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a win are 2-8
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Milwaukee is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Milwaukee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Washington, Sunday, January 27
Toronto at Washington, Tuesday, January 29
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Boston Celtics
- The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.
Al Jefferson scored a game-high 39 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double Wednesday, as the Timberwolves defeated the Suns 117-107. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 214.
Marko Jaric added 15 points in the win for Minnesota, while Ryan Gomes chipped in with 14.
The Celtics were upset 114-112 last time out, as 9-point underdogs at home. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 185.
Kevin Garnett scored a game-high 26 points for the Celtics, while Paul Pierce and Ray Allen each had 19 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 7-34 SU, 18-23 ATS
Boston: 33-7 SU, 25-14-1 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 7-3
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a win are 1-9
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Orlando are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Boston is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to New Jersey, Sunday, January 27
Boston at Orlando, Sunday, January 27
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
- The division rival Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
The 76ers lost 86-78 to the Pistons last time out, as 6.5-point underdogs at home. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 186.5.
Willie Green scored 16 points for the 76ers and Andre Iguodala added 15 in the loss.
The Knicks lost their second straight to the Celtics in a 109-93 setback on Monday, as 8.5-point underdogs at home. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 185.5.
Zach Randolph had a double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 16-27 SU, 19-23-1 ATS
New York: 13-28 SU, 18-23 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 1-9
Before playing Golden State are 2-8
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
New York is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
New York is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Charlotte, Saturday, January 26
New York at Golden State, Sunday, January 27
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons
- The Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
The Magic cruised past the Grizzlies 112-85 as 3-point favorites on Wednesday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 212.5.
Hedo Turkoglu led the Magic with 26 points and Dwight Howard had 16 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Pistons snapped a three-game losing skid with an 86-78 victory over the 76ers last time out. The Pistons covered the 6.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 186.5.
Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 21 points and Chauncey Billups chipped in with 19 in the win.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 27-17 SU, 29-15 ATS
Detroit: 30-13 SU, 26-16-1 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Memphis are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Indiana are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Detroit is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Orlando
Next up:
Orlando home to Boston, Sunday, January 27
Detroit at Indiana, Tuesday, January 29
Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Hornets
- The Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at New Orleans Arena.
The Clippers outscored the Kings by 24 points in the second half of a 111-85 win on Wednesday, as 2.5-point road underdogs. The 196 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
Chris Kaman had a double-double with 20 points and 21 rebounds, while Al Thornton added 23 points in the win.
The Hornets dominated the second half in a 96-81 win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, as 7.5-point underdogs. The 177 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 189.5.
Jannero Pargo shot 10-for-18 from the field with 24 points for the Hornets, while David West added 22 in the win.
Current streak:
New Orleans has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 13-25 SU, 18-20 ATS
New Orleans: 29-12 SU, 26-14-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Memphis are 2-8
After playing Sacramento are 6-4
After a win are 1-9
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Portland are 3-7
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the LA Clippers last 17 games on the road
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
LA Clippers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
LA Clippers at Memphis, Saturday, January 26
New Orleans at San Antonio, Saturday, January 26
Charlotte Bobcats vs. Chicago Bulls
- The Charlotte Bobcats and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at United Center.
The Bobcats were dissapointed at home Wednesday, falling 102-95 to the Mavericks. The Bobcats were 6.5-point underdogs in that contest, while the combined 197 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.5.
Gerald Wallace and Jason Richardson each had 22 points in the loss.
The Bulls scored 29 points in the fourth quarter on Wednesday, as they defeated the Pacers 108-95. The Bulls covered the 4-point spread, while combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 204.
Kirk Hinrich shot 14-for-21 from the field with a game-high 38 points in the win.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 16-26 SU, 17-24-1 ATS
Chicago: 17-24 SU, 15-26 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 0-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Dallas are 2-4
After a loss are 4-6
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Phoenix are 1-9
After playing Indiana are 8-2
After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Charlotte is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to Philadelphia, Saturday, January 26
Chicago home to Phoenix, Sunday, January 27
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks
- The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
The Lakers were dumped 103-91 by the Spurs last time out, as 7.5-point road underdogs. The 194 points fell UNDER the posted total of 197.
Kobe Bryant shot 12-for-27 from the field with 29 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double a losing effort.
Josh Howard tossed in 21 points and had 12 rebounds for a double-double to lead the Mavericks to a 102-95 win over the Bobcats last time out. The Mavericks covered the 6.5-point spread on the road, while the combined 197 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.5.
Dirk Nowitzki added 20 points with eight rebounds and Devin Harris had a team-high 23 points in the win.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 27-13 SU, 23-17 ATS
Dallas: 28-13 SU, 18-21-2 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Denver are 6-4
After playing Charlotte are 5-1
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
LA Lakers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 10 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Cleveland, Sunday, January 27
Dallas home to Denver, Sunday, January 27
New Jersey Nets vs. Denver Nuggets
- The New Jersey Nets and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Pepsi Center.
The Nets lost 121-118 to the Warriors last time out, as 10-point road underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 217.
Richard Jefferson scored 34 points and had nine assists in a losing effort.
The Nuggets came out flying in the early going and held on for a 107-100 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday. The Nuggets managed to cover the 5-point spread, while the 207 points made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Allan Iverson led the way with 29 points, while Linas Kleiza had 23 and Kenyon Martin chipped in with 20 points in the win.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 18-24 SU, 16-25-1 ATS
Denver: 25-16 SU, 20-21 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Golden State are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
Denver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
New Jersey is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
New Jersey is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Denver
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games
Next up:
New Jersey at Minnesota, Sunday, January 27
Denver at Dallas, Sunday, January 27
Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz
- The Sacramento Kings and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
The Kings were upset 111-85 by the Clippers on Wednesday, as 2.5-point favorites. The 196 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
Brad Miller shot 5-for-8 from the field with 15 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Jazz had seven players reach double-digit scoring on Monday, as they crushed the Clippers 109-93. The Jazz easily covered the 3-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 195.5.
Deron Williams shot 8-for-14 from the field with 18 points and 13 assists to lead the Jazz. Carlos Boozer had 12 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Utah has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 18-23 SU, 23-18 ATS
Utah: 24-18 SU, 20-22 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Seattle are 5-5
After playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing LA Clippers are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Sacramento is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Sacramento is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games at home
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Sacramento at Seattle, Sunday, January 27
Utah at Houston, Sunday, January 27
Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- The fans at Rose Garden will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers when they take their seats on Friday.
The Rockets completed a sweep of the home-and-home set with the SuperSonics with a 109-107 win last time out, as 6-point road underdogs. The 216 points sailed OVER the posted total of 195.
Yao Ming led the Rockets with a double-double, scoring 26 points with 12 rebounds. Tracy McGrady netted a game-high 28 points in the win.
The Trail Blazers lost 96-81 to New Orleans last time out, as 7.5-point underdogs. The 177 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 189.5.
LaMarcus Aldridge shot 8-fro-14 from the field with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 23-19 SU, 20-21-1 ATS
Portland: 25-17 SU, 26-16 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Utah are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
Portland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 2-8
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Portland
Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games at home
Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Utah, Sunday, January 27
Portland home to Atlanta, Sunday, January 27
Atlanta Hawks vs. Seattle SuperSonics
- The Atlanta Hawks and the Seattle SuperSonics will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at KeyArena.
The Hawks lost 107-100 to the Nuggets last time out, as 5-point road underdogs. The 207 points made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Josh Smith netted 22 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double for the Hawks.
The Rockets fell 109-107 to the SuperSonics last time out, as 6-point favorites at home. The 216 points sailed OVER the posted total of 195.
Wally Szczerbiak shot 7-for-12 from the field with 22 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 4 straight games.
Seattle has lost 12 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 18-21 SU, 19-20 ATS
Seattle: 9-33 SU, 19-22-1 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Portland are 1-9
After playing Denver are 1-9
After a loss are 3-7
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Sacramento are 7-3
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 0-10
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Atlanta's last 19 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at Portland, Sunday, January 27
Seattle home to Sacramento, Sunday, January 27