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Portland Trail Blazers at Boston Celtics (-3, 184)
Raymond Felton knows the Blazers are shopping for a new point guard and he knows he’s the reason why. Felton, who enjoyed a career campaign last year, has been dreadful in his first season in Rip City.
He lost his job in the starting lineup last month but was reinserted Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Blazers lost but Felton was one of the lone bright spots, scoring 23 points and dishing out nine assists.
“I know I’m struggling, but it’s hard to perform the way you know how when you know they don’t have confidence in you,” Felton told reporters last month. “Never in my days playing have I felt like a coach wasn’t confident in my abilities. It’s hard to play knowing that.”
Not sure if Felton’s being back in the starting lineup had anything to do with head coach Nate McMillan having confidence in the former Tar Heel. It probably has more to do with McMillan realizing that Felton is a better option at point than Jamal Crawford. Lesser of two evils, kind of thing.
Boston point guard Rajon Rondo, who knows a thing or two about trade rumors himself, should eat up Felton on Friday.
Pick: Celtics -3
Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers (-6.5, 185)
Evan Turner is an interesting topic these days in Philadelphia. The sports town took it easy on Turner for an up and down season because the Sixers were playing so well. But the fans turned their frustration at Turner after a recent 2-8 slump.
Philly columnist Stan Hochman defended Turner explaining only that Turner was dealing with something that would more than explain his inconsistent performance. Well, after the second-year player scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds against the Celtics on Wednesday, everyone was wondering if Turner can keep it up.
“I don’t worry,” Turner told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “You have some good nights and you have some bad nights. As a pro you understand that. Tonight was a good night.”
Expect Turner and the Sixers to have another good night against the Jazz.
Pick: 76ers -6.5
Friday's NBA Tips
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com
Championship week continues around college basketball, but there is plenty of action to wager on inside the NBA on Friday night. Ten games take place, including several key Western Conference matchups between the Lakers and Wolves, while the Spurs host the Clippers. We'll start in Philadelphia as the 76ers try to prove that Wednesday's blowout of the Celtics wasn't a fluke as the Jazz comes to town.
Jazz at 76ers
Utah has picked up consecutive away victories for the first time all season after winning at Cleveland and Charlotte. The Jazz continues a five-game road swing at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, battling a Philadelphia squad that is 3-8 SU/ATS the previous 11 contests. The Sixers blew away the Celtics, 103-71 as six-point favorites, as Philadelphia led by 22 points at the half. Philadelphia is playing with revenge after losing at Utah in late December, 102-99, as the Jazz cashed in the home underdog role. The Jazz is 4-1 ATS the last five games, while Utah failed to cover as seven-point favorites in Wednesday's six-point road triumph at Charlotte.
Nets at Bobcats
Less than a week ago, Deron Williams lit up Charlotte with an NBA season-high 57 points in a 104-101 road victory. The Nets go for their third win of the season over the Bobcats, while seeking back-to-back victories for the second time this season. The Clippers fell at New Jersey on Wednesday as seven-point favorites, 101-100, as the Nets have alternated wins and losses in each of their last 10 games. The Bobcats have quietly covered three straight games, while knocking off the Magic as nine-point 'dogs on Monday. The Nets own a 1-11 SU and 2-10 ATS record off a victory this season, as New Jersey has failed to cash in its last four opportunities as a favorite.
Hawks at Pistons
The Pistons pulled off one of their bigger upsets of the season by knocking off the Lakers in overtime on Tuesday as 5½-point home underdogs. Detroit welcomes in an Atlanta club that is fresh off consecutive road 'dog covers at Indiana and Miami. The Hawks couldn't come through against the Heat, but cashed as 12½-point 'dogs in an 89-86 defeat on Wednesday, the fourth straight cover for Atlanta. The last time the Hawks invaded the Palace, Atlanta rallied past Detroit, 107-101 in overtime, while Marvin Williams drilled five treys in the win. The Pistons are on fire against the number at home by cashing in 10 of their past 13 games at the Palace.
Blazers at Celtics
Boston returns home after getting thrashed at Philadelphia, as the Celtics host the Blazers. Portland owns a dreadful 6-12 ATS record away from the Rose Garden, capped off by Wednesday's defeat at Minnesota as short favorites. The Celtics head to the West Coast for an eight-game road trip starting Sunday against the Lakers, as Boston has won five of six games since the All-Star break. Portland has failed to cover as an underdog of 3½ points or less this season by compiling an 0-8 ATS ledger. Boston is 9-1 SU and 7-3 ATS the previous 10 meetings with Portland, including five straight wins at TD Garden.
Lakers at Wolves
Los Angeles melted down twice against sub-.500 teams on its three-game road swing with losses at Detroit and Washington. The Lakers look to close things out with a victory over a Minnesota squad that is riding a five-game home winning streak. The Wolves are 0-2 SU/ATS this season against the Lakers, including a loss at Staples Center without Kevin Love last week, 104-85 as seven-point 'dogs. Minnesota owns a 9-4 ATS record the last 13 games in the underdog role, while putting together a 6-2 ATS mark as a home 'dog this season.
Cavaliers at Thunder
Oklahoma City continues a five-game homestand as the Thunder goes for their 10th win in 11 tries against the Cavs. Cleveland pulled off a solid upset as 10-point 'dogs on Wednesday at Denver, 100-99 to halt a six-game losing streak. The Cavs improved to 3-4 ATS as a double-digit underdog with the victory over the Nuggets, but Cleveland is 2-7 ATS the previous nine games off a cover. The Thunder has put together a 17-1 SU record at Chesapeake Energy Arena, but OKC is barely profiting at home with a 10-8 ATS ledger.
Knicks at Bucks
New York is reverting back to its old ways with four straight losses on the road, while going 2-5 the last seven games. The Knicks attempt to wrap up this four-game away swing with a victory over a Bucks' team that has covered both games as a home 'dog against the Sixers and Bulls. Milwaukee lost to Chicago for the fourth time this season on Wednesday, falling short at the buzzer in a 106-104 defeat as 7½-point underdogs. The Bucks have won six of the last seven meetings in the series, while covering all seven times.
Clippers at Spurs
San Antonio is just 3-3 since pulling out 11 straight victories as the Spurs look to beat the Clippers for the third time this season. Los Angeles is trying to snap a two-game skid after losing in the final seconds at Minnesota and New Jersey. The Clippers are a strong 11-4 SU and 10-3 ATS off a loss this season, including a 4-1 ATS mark as an underdog. The Spurs rallied past the Clips in overtime at Staples Center, 103-100 on February 18, as San Antonio drilled a late three-pointer to force OT. Playing at the AT&T Center has been a house of horrors for the Clippers over the years, as L.A. is 0-17 since 2002 on the road in this series.
Hornets at Nuggets
Denver has failed to cover as 'chalk' of nine points or more in the last two games against Sacramento and Cleveland, as the Nuggets host the Hornets. New Orleans is a covering machine as a large 'dog, going 5-1 ATS the last six times when receiving at least nine points. The Hornets fell short in Wednesday's one-point defeat at Sacramento, the fifth loss in six games since the All-Star break. New Orleans upset Denver at the Pepsi Center, 94-81 as 13-point underdogs in early January, one of three outright wins as a 'dog of nine or more. The Nuggets haven't been a great look at home off a loss, posting a 2-7 ATS record.
Mavericks at Kings
Dallas plays the second game in a three-night stretch as the Mavs head to Northern California to battle the Kings. Sacramento has won five of its past seven contests at Power Balance Pavilion, while squeaking by New Orleans on Wednesday. The Kings are playing with revenge here after getting drubbed at Dallas by 36 points on January 14, while Sacramento has lost 10 straight meetings in the series. The Mavs are just 2-5 ATS their last seven games as a road favorite, including losses at Cleveland and New Orleans.
NEW JERSEY (13 - 27) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 32) - 3/9/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 87-115 ATS (-39.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 32-50 ATS (-23.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) in March games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-5 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (19 - 19) at PHILADELPHIA (23 - 17) - 3/9/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 43-70 ATS (-34.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
UTAH is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 71-55 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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ATLANTA (23 - 16) at DETROIT (13 - 26) - 3/9/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-3 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (19 - 20) at BOSTON (20 - 18) - 3/9/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 55-70 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-54 ATS (-20.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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LA LAKERS (23 - 16) at MINNESOTA (21 - 19) - 3/9/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 105-129 ATS (-36.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 9-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND (14 - 23) at OKLAHOMA CITY (31 - 8) - 3/9/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 124-99 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-2 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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NEW YORK (18 - 21) at MILWAUKEE (15 - 24) - 3/9/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 20-4 ATS (+15.6 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 265-318 ATS (-84.8 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-0 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 7-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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LA CLIPPERS (22 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (26 - 12) - 3/9/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 386-455 ATS (-114.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 256-307 ATS (-81.7 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 143-181 ATS (-56.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 565-491 ATS (+24.9 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 369-311 ATS (+26.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 136-103 ATS (+22.7 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 246-191 ATS (+35.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 7-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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NEW ORLEANS (9 - 30) at DENVER (22 - 18) - 3/9/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 117-161 ATS (-60.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
DENVER is 70-54 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DALLAS (23 - 18) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 26) - 3/9/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 82-59 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
UTAH vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Utah's last 17 games when playing Philadelphia
Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Utah
NEW JERSEY vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Charlotte is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Charlotte is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
PORTLAND vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Portland
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Portland
ATLANTA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Detroit's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
CLEVELAND vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 10 games when playing Cleveland
LA LAKERS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Minnesota is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
NEW YORK vs. MILWAUKEE
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of New York's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
LA CLIPPERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
LA Clippers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
NEW ORLEANS vs. DENVER
New Orleans is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing Denver
Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
DALLAS vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
NEW JERSEY at CHARLOTTE
NEW JERSEY: 2-10 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins
CHARLOTTE: 99-69 ATS after playing a game as a home underdog
UTAH at PHILADELPHIA
UTAH: 3-14 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games
PHILADELPHIA: 40-25 ATS after playing a home game
ATLANTA at DETROIT
ATLANTA: 12-4 ATS second half of the season
DETROIT: 42-26 UNDER in road games
PORTLAND at BOSTON
PORTLAND: 0-10 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
BOSTON: 8-0 ATS off a loss against a division rival
LA LAKERS at MINNESOTA
LA LAKERS: 14-4 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a road favorite
MINNESOTA: 7-18 ATS in home games revenging a same season loss vs opponent
CLEVELAND at OKLAHOMA CITY
CLEVELAND: 2-12 ATS against Northwest division opponents
OKLAHOMA CITY: 27-12 ATS on Friday nights
NEW YORK at MILWAUKEE
NEW YORK: 1-9 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 200
MILWAUKEE: 9-1 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog
LA CLIPPERS at SAN ANTONIO
LA CLIPPERS: 12-29 ATS against Southwest division opponents
SAN ANTONIO: 26-12 ATS in home games after a win by 10 points or more
NEW ORLEANS at DENVER
NEW ORLEANS: 10-0 ATS in road games on Friday nights
DENVER: 1-11 ATS in home games against Southwest division opponents
DALLAS at SACRAMENTO
DALLAS: 44-26 ATS in road games
SACRAMENTO: 21-33 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
Hoop Trends - Friday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Trailblazers are 11-0 ATS (9.0 ppg) since January 15, 2005 on the road after a road loss in which they had an assist to turnover ratio of at least two.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Knicks are 0-11-1 OU (-5.6 ppg) since December 05, 2010 on the road with at least one day of rest after a game in which they scored less than 15% of their points from the free throw line.
PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Nets are 0-11 OU (-17.9 ppg) since November 24, 2010 when at least one team has rest after a win at home in which Kris Humphries had a double double.
CHOICE TREND:
The Pistons are 0-11-1 ATS (-7.1 ppg) since February 21, 2006 at home with two or more days of rest after a game at home in which they committed fewer than ten turnovers.
Hot Teams
-- Jazz won four of their last five games.
-- Atlanta won its last four games, beating Miami in last game. Pistons won four of last five home games, covered five of last six.
-- Celtics won five of last six games, covering last three at home.
-- Minnesota won its last five home games.
-- Thunder won their last 14 home games (9-5 vs spread).
-- Spurs won/covered six of their last eight home games.
-- Hornets covered seven of their last eight road games.
-- Sacramento won five of its last seven home games.
Cold Teams
-- Nets are 0-6 vs spread in game following their last six wins. Charlotte lost six of its last seven games.
-- 76ers lost five of their last seven home games.
-- Portland lost four of its last five games.
-- Lakers lost seven of last ten road games (2-8 vs spread).
-- Cavaliers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Milwaukee lost four of its last five games; they're 2-6-1 vs spread in last nine home games. Knicks lost last four road games, by 14-4-10-13.
-- Clippers lost four of their last six road games.
-- Nuggets won four of last five games, but are 2-9 vs spread in last 11 home games.
-- Mavericks lost their last five road games.
Wear-and-Tear
-- Nets: 3rd game/4 nites. Bobcats: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Jazz: 3rd game/5 nites. 76ers: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Hawks: 3rd game/4 nites. Pistons: Had last two nites off.
-- Blazers: 3rd game/5 nites. Celtics: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Lakers: 3rd game/4 nites. T'wolves: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Cavaliers: 3rd game/5 days. Thunder: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Knicks: 3rd game/4 nites. Bucks: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Clippers: 4th game/6 nites. Spurs: 2nd game in 3 nites, after two off.
-- Hornets: 3rd game/5 nites. Nuggets: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Mavericks: 6th game/8 nites. Kings: 6th game/9 nites.
Totals
-- Six of last seven Charlotte home games went over total.
-- Four of last five Utah road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta road games stayed under total.
-- Last six Boston home games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Minnesota's last seven home games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Cleveland's last five road games.
-- Last seven Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Clipper road games went over total.
-- Five of last six New Orleans games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Dallas games stayed under the total.
Back-to-Back
-- Mavericks are 3-4 vs spread if they lost the night before.