Wednesday’s Pregame Buzz
Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks
Cavs are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games against a losing team.
Cavs are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta.
Hawks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.
The favorite is 14-4 ATS in the last 18 meetings.
Charlotte Bobcats at Boston Celtics
Bobcats are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against the Eastern Conference.
The underdog is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Hornets
Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on 0 days rest.
Hornets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
The OVER is 12-1 in the last 13 meetings.
Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are gunning for their season high-tying fifth straight win. Dirk Nowitzki said he is “being more aggressive” and is averaging 26 points per game over his last 10 games. Nowitzki averaged 29 ppg while shooting 57 percent against the Piston last year. EDGE: MAVS
The Detroit Pistons had their 11-game win streak snapped with a 92-85 home loss to Boston on Saturday. The team psyche doesn’t seem to be down, as Chauncey Billups said that game “meant more to them.” EDGE: PISTONS
Pistons are 9-1 SU in their last 10 road games, going 9-0-1 ATS.
Mavs are 16-3 at home this season.
Pistons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing 100+ points previously.
Mavs are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games following an ATS loss.
The OVER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.
Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers
The Golden State Warriors are fresh off an overtime victory against the Spurs, which Baron Davis referred to as a “much needed win.” The Warriors have won five of their last seven road contests. EDGE: WARRIORS
The Portland Trail Blazers have won of 16 of their last 17 games overall and 11 in a row at home. Their leading scorer Brandon Roy is uncertain to play in this contest due to a bruised tailbone. If Roy doesn’t play, look for Jarrett Jack to start after scoring 10 points and playing a season high 38 minutes on Saturday. SLIGHT EDGE: WARRIORS
Golden State has owned Portland, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings.
Warriors are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win.
Blazers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on 3+ days rest.
The UNDER is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
CBB - Stats Matchups
#7 Duke at Temple
Duke is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 Wednesday games.
Temple is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 home games.
The OVER is 11-4 in Temple’s last 15 games against the Atlantic Coast.
#18 Pittsburgh at South Florida
Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
South Florida is 0-6-1 ATS in its last 7 games following an ATS loss.
The UNDER is 19-7 in Pitt’s last 26 games against the Big East.
Georgia Tech at Georgia
Georgia Tech is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 road games.
Georgia is 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
The home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
#15 Mississippi at #9 Tennessee
Mississippi is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games following a SU win 20+ points.
Mississippi is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 meetings in Tennessee.
Tennessee is 20-6 ATS in its last 26 home games against a winning road team.
The home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
#24 Arizona at Arizona State
Arizona is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games against the Pac-10.
Arizona is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Arizona State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 home games.
The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
pregame.com
Suns F Grant Hill will undergo an emergency appendectomy tonight, which will sideline him for about two weeks.
Arizona G Jerryd Bayless (19 ppg; knee) is listed as a game time decision for tonight, but the team is planning to play "without him".
UAB F Walter Sharpe (14 ppg; academics) is listed as doubtful for tonight's game.
Warriors F Matt Barnes (illness) has been added to the injury report as questionable for tonight's game.
Celtics F Glen Davis (knee) has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game.
Hornets F David West (19 ppg; hip) has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game.
Celtics G Ray Allen (pinched nerve in neck) has been downgraded to not expected to play tonight.