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Charlotte Bobcats at Minnesota Timberwolves (N/A)
Four-game losing streaks used to be no big deal for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, they have different expectations.
So when they were outmatched in a 102-89 loss at Orlando, it didn’t sit well with the team.
"Now we lost four games in a row,” Nikola Pekovic told reporters. “We are better team. Everybody can see that. We have way better result than last year already, but sometimes you get this upside down. We're playing good, then we play bad. We have to learn to be consistent, you know? At the same level every game. We are young team. We just need some time."
A date with the Bobcats couldn’t hurt either. Charlotte is riding a 15-game losing streak and even though the club has managed to cover in three of its last five overall, the Timberwolves will be too much to handle.
Pick: Timberwolves
New Orleans Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks (-9.5, 184.5)
Hornets haven’t had much to celebrate this season.
New Orleans had dropped eight straight games, both straight up and against the spread before getting the better of Utah in an 86-80 victory.
"I'm so happy we got a win. I don't know what day it is,'' Trevor Ariza told reporters. "We needed that one bad. Hopefully, this will carry over — and we can get another.''
If that’s going to happen, the Hornets are going to have to keep overcoming significant injuries. Emeka Okafor sat out Monday’s win with a sore left knee and is questionable for Wednesday. His absence gave Chris Kaman the start and he responded with 27 point and 13 rebounds.
Eric Gordon will be out of action for another six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and Jason Smith is also doubtful for Wednesday with a concussion.
Milwaukee should be able to take advantage of the shorthanded Hornets.
Pick: Bucks
Wednesday's Tips
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com
The Wednesday NBA card is one of the busiest of the season with 13 games on the schedule. There are several key contests including the Nuggets and Mavericks hooking up in Dallas, while the Thunder hits the highway again as they battle the Rockets in Houston. We'll start in central Florida as the 76ers face another road test against the Magic.
76ers at Magic
Past the Bulls and Heat atop the Eastern Conference, there are many questions on which squad will be the third seed when the postseason comes around. Two of those potential clubs meet up at Amway Arena in Orlando for the second time in two weeks. The Magic go for their third straight win after beating the Bucks and Timberwolves, while the Sixers wrap up their road swing following victories at Cleveland and Charlotte.
The last time these two teams saw each in Philadelphia, the Sixers limited the Magic to 33% shooting from the floor in a 74-69 victory on January 30. Orlando picked up the backdoor cover thanks to a late J.J. Redick three-pointer to cash as 7½-point underdogs, the final defeat in a four-game losing skid. Since that loss, Stan Van Gundy's club owns a 6-2 SU/ATS record to climb into tie for second place in the Southeast division with Atlanta.
Philadelphia has done plenty of its damage against bottom-tier teams in the league, as the Sixers look to take that step to the next level in the Eastern Conference. Doug Collins' squad has compiled a 7-4 ATS record away from the Wells Fargo Center, while winning just one game in the road underdog role at Atlanta on Feburary 4. The Sixers' defense is carrying them now by limiting 12 of their past 13 opponents to below 100 points (8-5 to the 'under').
Thunder at Rockets
Oklahoma City is back on the road again after last night's stop at home against Utah. The Thunder takes on the Rockets for the third time this season after winning the first two meetings in early January. Houston is back at the Toyota Center for the first time since a February 3 blowout of Phoenix as seven-point favorites.
Kevin McHale's team finished a six-game swing at Memphis on Tuesday, as the Rockets picked up three solid wins in the underdog role at Denver, Portland, and Phoenix. In the two previous losses to Oklahoma City, Houston managed only one cover at home in a 98-95 setback as a 5½-point 'dog on January 7. Houston has defended its home-court well with a 10-3 SU and 9-4 ATS record, including victories over San Antonio twice, Atlanta, and Portland.
The Thunder owns an 8-3 SU/ATS ledger as a road favorite since the non-cover at the Toyota Center in January. Scott Brooks' team is 8-2 to the 'over' the last 10 games, but are 5-3 to the 'under' in contests with the total listed at 200 or above. After starting the season at 0-3 ATS with no rest, the Thunder is holding their own on the second of back-to-backs with a 4-1 ATS mark.
Nuggets at Mavericks
Denver makes the trip to the Lone Star State after Tuesday's home contest against Phoenix, as the banged-up Nuggets take on the Mavs. Dallas is back on track following a three-game skid by putting together a four-game winning streak, capped off by crucial home victories over the Blazers and Clippers. Now, the Mavs attempt to break through as the first home team to win a game in three meetings this season.
In the first matchup back in late December, the Nuggets shocked the Mavs in a 115-93 rout as 4½-point 'dogs. Dallas avenged that defeat by taking care of Denver at the Pepsi Center, 105-95 as short road 'dogs last Wednesday. However, it will be a tall order for the Nuggets to win without two of their big guys as Nene (calf) and Timofey Mozgov (ankle) are both sidelined. The Nuggets have compiled a 2-7 ATS record the previous nine games, but both covers came on the highway against the Clippers and Pacers.
The Mavericks have struggled recently at the American Airlines Center with a 1-4 ATS mark, while all three straight-up victories came by four points or less. Dallas' defense has held eight consecutive opponents to 100 points or less, but the 'over' is 4-4 in this stretch. Rick Carlisle's club is 0-3 ATS the last three games against unrested foes, but 3-1 ATS at home against teams on the second of a back-to-back.
Hot Teams
-- Orlando won three of last four games, but is 3-6 in last nine games as a home fave. 76ers won four of last five road games, are 2-2 as road dog.
-- Spurs won their last eight games (7-1 vs spread).
--Grizzlies won three of last four games, but lost five of their last six road games (2-1 as road favorite).
-- Pistons covered six of last seven games (3-10-1 as road dog though).
-- Sacramento covered its last five games as a road underdog. Knicks won last six games, covered last five at home.
-- Houston won three of its last four home games. Thunder won four of their last five games.
-- Dallas won its last four games, but is 1-5-1 vs spread in last seven at home. Nuggets won seven of their last nine road games.
-- Golden State won four of its last five home games.
-- Washington covered four of its last five road games. Clippers won 10 of last 13 home games (6-3 last nine as HF).
Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost five of last six games, but covered six of last seven.
-- Nets lost their last six games (0-5 vs spread in last five).
-- Cleveland lost five of its last seven games. Pacers lost five of last six.
-- Celtics covered twice in last seven games as home favorite.
-- Milwaukee lost its last four home games. Hornets lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Minnesota lost its last four games (1-5 vs spread in last six at home). Bobcats lost last 12 road games (2-5 vs spread in last seven).
-- Hawks lost five of their last seven games. Phoenix lost three of four.
-- Trailblazers lost four of their last five games.
Wear and Tear
-- 76ers: 4th game/6 nites. Magic: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Spurs: 2nd night in row after two nites off. Raptors: 3rd/4 nites.
-- Grizzlies: 3rd game/4 nites. Nets: Had last three nites off.
-- Pacers: 6th game/9 nites. Cavaliers: Had last three nites off.
-- Pistons: 3rd game/4 nites. Celtics: Had last two nites off.
-- Kings: 2nd nite in row after two nites off. Knicks: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Hornets: 2nd game/5 nites. Bucks: 6th game/9 nites.
-- Thunder: 2nd nite in row after three off. Rockets: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Bobcats: 4th game/6 nites. Wolves: 6th game/9 nites.
-- Nuggets: 2nd nite in row after two off. Mavericks: 4th/6 nites.
-- Hawks: 4th game/6 nites. Suns: Playing 3rd nite in a row.
-- Blazers: 4th game/6 nites. Warriors: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Wizards: 4th game/6 nites. Clippers: 4th game/6 nites.
Totals
-- Five of last six Philly games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-5 in San Antonio's last fourteen road games.
-- Five of last six Memphis games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Indiana road games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-4 in last dozen Detroit games.
-- 10 of Kings' last 13 road games stayed under total.
-- 12 of last 13 Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-3 in Thunder's last eleven games.
-- Under is 10-2 in Charlotte's last dozen road games.
-- Six of last eight Denver road games went over the total.
-- Last four Atlanta road games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Portland games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Washington road games went over total.
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SAN ANTONIO vs. TORONTO
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto's last 16 games at home
Toronto is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing San Antonio
PHILADELPHIA vs. ORLANDO
Philadelphia is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games at home
DETROIT vs. BOSTON
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Boston's last 16 games at home
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
MEMPHIS vs. NEW JERSEY
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
SACRAMENTO vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Sacramento's last 19 games
New York is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
INDIANA vs. CLEVELAND
Indiana is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing Cleveland
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Indiana
NEW ORLEANS vs. MILWAUKEE
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
New Orleans is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
CHARLOTTE vs. MINNESOTA
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. HOUSTON
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 11 games
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
DENVER vs. DALLAS
Denver is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Denver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Dallas is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Dallas's last 25 games when playing at home against Denver
ATLANTA vs. PHOENIX
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Phoenix is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Atlanta
PORTLAND vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Portland's last 19 games on the road
Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
WASHINGTON vs. LA CLIPPERS
Washington is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Washington
PHILADELPHIA (20 - 9) at ORLANDO (18 - 11) - 2/15/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 42-55 ATS (-18.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 7-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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SAN ANTONIO (20 - 9) at TORONTO (9 - 21) - 2/15/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 244-190 ATS (+35.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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MEMPHIS (15 - 14) at NEW JERSEY (8 - 21) - 2/15/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 82-109 ATS (-37.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 35-56 ATS (-26.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 2-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA (17 - 11) at CLEVELAND (10 - 16) - 2/15/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-3 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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DETROIT (8 - 22) at BOSTON (15 - 12) - 2/15/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 37-50 ATS (-18.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-61 ATS (-29.1 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
BOSTON is 38-55 ATS (-22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SACRAMENTO (10 - 18) at NEW YORK (14 - 15) - 2/15/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 straight up against NEW YORK 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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NEW ORLEANS (5 - 23) at MILWAUKEE (12 - 16) - 2/15/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (22 - 6) at HOUSTON (16 - 13) - 2/15/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 118-94 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 64-45 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-5 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-4 straight up against HOUSTON 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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CHARLOTTE (3 - 25) at MINNESOTA (13 - 16) - 2/15/2012, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DENVER (17 - 12) at DALLAS (18 - 11) - 2/15/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 127-172 ATS (-62.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
DALLAS is 77-52 ATS (+19.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 47-26 ATS (+18.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 64-49 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-4 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-4 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ATLANTA (18 - 11) at PHOENIX (12 - 17) - 2/15/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 111-146 ATS (-49.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
ATLANTA is 143-182 ATS (-57.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
PHOENIX is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-0 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (15 - 14) at GOLDEN STATE (11 - 14) - 2/15/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 46-75 ATS (-36.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 8-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-3 straight up against PORTLAND 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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WASHINGTON (7 - 22) at LA CLIPPERS (17 - 9) - 2/15/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 135-175 ATS (-57.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 57-80 ATS (-31.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 168-210 ATS (-63.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 76-113 ATS (-48.3 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 251-301 ATS (-80.1 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA at ORLANDO
PHILADELPHIA: 19-10 ATS in all games
ORLANDO: 5-15 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive wins
SAN ANTONIO at TORONTO
SAN ANTONIO: 62-44 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite
TORONTO: 11-26 ATS in home games off a home loss against a division rival
MEMPHIS at NEW JERSEY
MEMPHIS: 41-26 ATS off a home win
NEW JERSEY: 4-14 ATS in home games in February games
INDIANA at CLEVELAND
INDIANA: 7-13 ATS off a home loss by 10 points or more
CLEVELAND: 3-7 ATS after playing a home game
DETROIT at BOSTON
DETROIT: 13-4 UNDER in road games off a home loss
BOSTON: 46-30 UNDER off a home win
SACRAMENTO at NEW YORK
SACRAMENTO: 12-4 UNDER as a road underdog
NEW YORK: 13-3 UNDER as a favorite
NEW ORLEANS at MILWAUKEE
NEW ORLEANS: 4-15 ATS in February games
MILWAUKEE: 9-20 ATS after a combined score of 175 points or less
OKLAHOMA CITY at HOUSTON
OKLAHOMA CITY: 64-45 ATS in road games
HOUSTON: 73-103 ATS in home games when playing 6 or more games in 10 days
CHARLOTTE at MINNESOTA
CHARLOTTE: 97-67 ATS after playing a game as a home underdog
MINNESOTA: 81-112 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games
DENVER at DALLAS
DENVER: 19-7 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
DALLAS: 30-16 ATS off a home win
ATLANTA at PHOENIX
ATLANTA: 12-26 ATS in non-conference games
PHOENIX: 60-40 ATS after allowing 105 points or more
PORTLAND at GOLDEN STATE
PORTLAND: 14-4 OVER after 2 or more consecutive losses
GOLDEN STATE: 64-37 OVER as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points
WASHINGTON at LA CLIPPERS
WASHINGTON: 22-40 ATS when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
LA CLIPPERS: 137-103 UNDER in a home game where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points