Tuesday's Best NBA Bets
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New Jersey Nets at Miami Heat (N/A)
After lighting up the Charlotte Bobcats, Deron Williams may have a tough time against the stingy Miami Heat.
Williams blew up for 57 points to go along with six rebounds and seven assists in Sunday’s 104-101 win, hitting all 21 attempts from the free-throw line as well.
“He was really focused,” head coach Avery Johnson told the Chicago Sun-Times. “He was well-rested. He made a lot of shots yesterday in our mini-practice, and it carried over into tonight’s game. We were going back and forth on whether to have a shootaround this morning, and we opted for rest. And he was pretty fresh.”
Charlotte decided not to double-team Williams off the pick-and-roll and he made them pay. However, he’s not going to get nearly as much room if he’s lined up against LeBron James.
The Heat, who have lost two straight, expect to have Chris Bosh back in action against New Jersey. Miami should have no problem bottling up the Nets’ attack.
Pick: Heat
Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons (5, 186)
The Los Angeles Lakers have come out of the All-Star break on fire, with Kobe Bryant leading the way. Bryant, who is playing with a mask to protect a broken nose suffered in the All-Star Game, is averaging 34 points in three straight wins.
The Lakers made a statement Sunday with a win over the Miami Heat and will play five of their next six on the road. Bryant shot 61 percent from the floor en route to 33 points against the Heat on Sunday as Los Angeles cruised to a 93-83 victory. After allowing 107 points in a win over the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers found their groove on defense and held Miami to less than 38 percent shooting.
Now they head out on the road to visit the Pistons, who have dropped four of their last five.
The Pistons have struggled to score in the half court against strong defensive teams.They matched a season-low point total in 97-68 loss to the 76ers on Feb. 28 and were outscored 31-13 in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 100-83 loss to the Grizzlies.
Pick: Under
Tuesday's NBA Tips
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com
The Tuesday NBA card showcases six games as they all bring great betting opportunities going opposite Championship Week in college basketball. Each contest involves an Eastern Conference team, including five of the top clubs in the conference in action. We'll start in Indianapolis with a pair of playoff squads meeting up for the third time this season.
Hawks at Pacers
Indiana has got back on track following a five-game skid by winning six straight as the Pacers host the Hawks. Atlanta is playing without top scorer Joe Johnson, who has been sidelined the last two games with a knee injury. Somehow, the Hawks are winning without Johnson by picking up home victories over the Bucks and Thunder the last four days. The Pacers and Hawks split the first two meetings with the home team winning each time, as Atlanta beat Indiana at Philips Arena on February 8 as three-point favorites, 97-87. Indiana is riding a four-game hot streak at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, even though all four victories came against below .500 teams.
Magic at Bobcats
These two Southeast Division hook up in Charlotte as the Bobcats search for only their fifth win of the season in 36 tries. The Bobcats allowed Deron Williams to score a season-high 57 points in Sunday's loss to the Nets, as Charlotte managed to cover as 4½-point home underdogs. However, Charlotte owns a 3-8 ATS record off an ATS win this season, hosting an Orlando team that has won eight of its previous 11 contests. The Magic is 10-0 SU and 6-4 ATS the last 10 meetings with the Bobcats, including a pair of victories earlier this season. Orlando looks to improve on a 3-6 ATS record against division foes, while going 1-3 ATS on the highway inside the Southeast Division.
Rockets at Celtics
Boston is rolling since the All-Star break by winning four consecutive games, including Sunday's overtime triumph over New York. The Celtics have forged back above the .500 mark, while cashing the last two games after an 0-7 ATS stretch. The Rockets head to Beantown following Sunday's overtime loss to the Clippers, the third straight defeat for Houston. Kevin McHale's team is 0-3 SU/ATS the previous three games away from the Toyota Center, while scoring below 100 points in seven of the last eight contests. Houston has had its way at Boston recently, posting a 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS record the last five at TD Garden.
Nets at Heat
Following a nine-game winning streak, Miami has crashed back to Earth with consecutive road losses to the Jazz and Lakers. The Heat begins a three-game homestand with the Nets, as New Jersey will be without center Brook Lopez, who is out the next three weeks with an ankle injury. The Nets held off the Bobcats on Sunday, but New Jersey has put together a 1-10 SU and 2-9 ATS record off a victory this season. The Heat will be laying double-digits, as Miami is 5-1 ATS in the last six games when listed as favorites of at least 9½ points. Miami drilled New Jersey earlier this season at the Prudential Center, 101-90 as nine-point road 'chalk.'
Lakers at Pistons
This matchup meant something years ago, but now it's just another game on the schedule. Los Angeles begins a three-game road trip against Detroit, as the Pistons have dropped four of five since knocking off the Celtics at home on February 19. The Lakers beat the Heat from start to finish on Sunday at Staples Center as three-point home 'dogs, 93-83 for their third straight win since the break. Detroit owns a 6-1-1 ATS record the last eight games in the home underdog role, as Lawrence Frank's club fell to the Sixers in the first contest following the All-Star break. The Pistons have lost five straight games both SU and ATS in this series with the last victory coming in November 2008 in Los Angeles, 106-95.
Knicks at Mavericks
Dallas returns home after playing at Oklahoma City last night, as the Mavs welcome in the Knicks. New York blew a late lead in Sunday's overtime setback at Boston, as the Knicks look to return to .500 with a victory. The Knicks are 7-0 ATS the last seven games off an ATS loss, while losing consecutive games only once since the beginning of February. The Mavericks have struggled recently against the number by going 0-5 ATS the previous five games, including four non-covers in the favorite role. The last time these teams hooked up in Manhattan, Jeremy Lin lit up the Mavs for 28 points and 14 assists as the Knicks rallied for a 104-97 triumph as two-point 'dogs on February 19.
Hot Teams
-- Pacers won six of last seven games, four in row at home.
-- Magic won four of their last five road games.
-- Celtics are 4-0 since All-Star break, winning by 3-6-13-4 points.
-- Miami won its last nine home games (4-5 vs spread). Nets won four of last five on road, covered five of last six.
-- Lakers won five of last six games, but covered two of last eight games on foreign soil.
-- Knicks are 6-0 vs spread in game following last six losses.
Cold Teams
-- Hawks lost four of last five on road (0-3-2 vs spread).
-- Bobcats lost their last eight home games (1-7 vs spread).
-- Rockets lost last three games, by 21-12-2 points.
-- Pistons lost four of last five games, but they're 10-2 vs spread in their last dozen home games.
-- Mavericks lost five of their last six games.
Back-to-Back
-- Pacers are 1-3 vs spread when they lost the night before.
-- Orlando is 6-3-1 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Dallas is 3-1 at home if they lost on road the night before.
Wear-and-Tear
-- Hawks: Had last two nites off. Pacers: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Magic: 5th game/7 nites. Bobcats: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Rockets: 3rd game/5 nites. Celtics: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Nets: 3rd game/5 nites. Heat: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Lakers: 3rd game/5 nites. Pistons: Had last two nites off.
-- Knicks: 2nd game/3 nites. Mavericks:
Totals
-- Six of last seven Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3 in Orlando's last ten road games.
-- Seven of last eight Houston road games stayed under total.
-- Under is 7-3 in Miami's last ten home games.
-- Over is 8-4 in Detroit's last twelve games.
-- Under is 13-4 in New York road games this season.
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ATLANTA (22 - 15) at INDIANA (23 - 13) - 3/6/2012, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ORLANDO (25 - 14) at CHARLOTTE (4 - 31) - 3/6/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 66-43 ATS (+18.7 Units) in March games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CHARLOTTE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 8-6 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 13-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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HOUSTON (21 - 17) at BOSTON (19 - 17) - 3/6/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 239-184 ATS (+36.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 76-39 ATS (+33.1 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
HOUSTON is 83-41 ATS (+37.9 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 50-18 ATS (+30.2 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
BOSTON is 54-69 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-54 ATS (-21.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
BOSTON is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against BOSTON 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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NEW JERSEY (12 - 26) at MIAMI (28 - 9) - 3/6/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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LA LAKERS (23 - 14) at DETROIT (12 - 26) - 3/6/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games this season.
LA LAKERS are 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-0 straight up against DETROIT 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 - 19) at DALLAS (22 - 17) - 3/6/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 81-58 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando's last 11 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games at home
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
Atlanta is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
HOUSTON vs. BOSTON
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
NEW JERSEY vs. MIAMI
New Jersey is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA LAKERS vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 8 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games at home
NEW YORK vs. DALLAS
New York is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Dallas
New York is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
Dallas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
ATLANTA at INDIANA
ATLANTA: 11-0 Under as road underdog
INDIANA: 2-7 ATS vs. Atlanta
ORLANDO at CHARLOTTE
ORLANDO: 6-1 ATS at Charlotte
CHARLOTTE: 0-8 ATS off loss by 3 pts or less
HOUSTON at BOSTON
HOUSTON: 14-2 Under off a loss
BOSTON: 1-11 ATS at home vs. Southeast Division
NEW JERSEY at MIAMI
NEW JERSEY: 1-7 ATS off road win
MIAMI: 12-4 Over as home favorite of 12.5 or more
LA LAKERS at DETROIT
LA LAKERS: 5-13 ATS in road games
DETROIT: 18-4 Over at home vs. non-conference
NEW YORK at DALLAS
NEW YORK: 30-13 ATS as a road dog
DALLAS: 7-0 Under at home if the total is between 190 and 199.5