Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Friday 12/20/19
Friday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers
Game of the Night: Mavericks at 76ers – 8:05 PM EST
Dallas (18-9 SU, 16-11 ATS) is running through a tough gauntlet of Eastern Conference heavyweights, all without MVP candidate Luka Doncic. Since the young Mavericks’ star injured his ankle in an overtime loss to Miami last Saturday, Dallas has faced the likes of Milwaukee and Boston and found a way to grab a split.
The Mavericks ended the Bucks’ 18-game winning streak this past Monday, 120-116 as 10 ½-point road underdogs, led by Kristaps Porzingis and Seth Curry, each who put up 26 points in the win. Dallas drilled 16 three-pointers in the upset, as the Mavs improved to 10-2 away from American Airlines Center this season. However, Dallas fell to Boston two nights later, 109-103 after squandering a five-point halftime lead. Porzingis stepped up once again with 23 points and 13 rebounds, but the Mavs slipped to 5-7 ATS against Eastern Conference foes.
The 76ers (20-9 SU, 12-14-3 ATS) were the last team in the league without a home loss prior to Wednesday’s 108-104 setback to the Heat as eight-point favorites. Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 22 points and 19 rebounds, but Miami took control of the game by outscoring Philadelphia, 37-19 in the second quarter to take an eight-point halftime lead. The 76ers fell to 6-2-2 ATS as a home favorite of eight points or less, as Philadelphia tries to avoid its second three-game losing streak of the season.
The Mavericks cashed in both meetings as an underdog last season against the 76ers, including in a 106-100 defeat at Wells Fargo Center as 6 ½-point ‘dogs. Dallas has not won in Philadelphia since November 2015 in a 92-86 victory, but the Mavs are 3-0 ATS In the past three matchups with the 76ers.
Kings at Pacers – 7:05 PM EST
Three teams have reached the 20-win mark in the Eastern Conference prior to Christmas (Bucks, 76ers, and Heat). The Pacers (19-9 SU, 16-11-1 ATS) hope to join that class with a victory on Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana is riding a four-game winning streak, capped off by a 105-102 home triumph over the Lakers on Tuesday night as slight one-point underdogs. Four Pacers’ starters finished in double-figures, led by Domantas Sabonis, who recorded his 13th consecutive double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
Sacramento (12-15 SU, 16-11 ATS) began the season at 0-5 ATS, but the Kings covered 15 of the next 18 games, including back-to-back road underdog victories at Dallas and Houston. However, the Kings are 1-3 ATS the last four games (all as a favorite), which includes outright losses to New York and Charlotte. Luke Walton’s club owns a solid 8-2 ATS mark in their last 10 opportunities in the away ‘dog role, as the Kings lost to the Raptors, 76ers, and Celtics by a combined 11 points.
Since losing the season opener to the Pistons, the Pacers have put together an impressive 11-1 SU and 8-3-1 ATS mark in their last 12 chances in the home favorite role. The home squad captured each of the two meetings last season, while the Pacers are 3-0 in the past three matchups in Indianapolis.
Wizards at Raptors – 7:35 PM EST
Just like Indiana, Toronto (19-8 SU, 16-11 ATS) is seeking its 20th win of the season as the Raptors, Celtics, and 76ers are tied for first place in the Atlantic division. The defending champions will be without forward Pascal Siakam (25.1 ppg), who is out with a groin injury suffered in Wednesday’s victory at Detroit. The Raptors are in the midst of a three-game winning streak after cruising past the Pistons, 112-99 as 2 ½-point road favorites, paced by Siakam’s 26 points.
The Wizards (8-18 SU, 13-12-1 ATS) head north of the border following Wednesday’s meltdown loss in overtime to the Bulls. Washington led Chicago, 93-75 with 8:21 remaining in regulation before the Bulls stormed back with a 23-5 run to force overtime. The Bulls edged the Wizards, 110-109 to cash as one-point road underdogs, two nights after blowing a 25-point cushion in a loss at Oklahoma City. Washington fell to 2-8 in the last 10 games, while dropping 2-5 SU/ATS in the favorite role.
Obviously the Wizards are flipped to an underdog on Friday as Washington is 7-3-1 ATS when receiving at least 5 ½ points on the road. Meanwhile, Toronto owns a 10-2 SU and 9-3 ATS record as a home favorite, as the Raptors have failed to cover in this role in a win only once against the Kings on November 6. Toronto swept the four-game series from Washington last season, as all four contests sailed OVER the total.
Pistons at Celtics – 7:35 PM EST
Detroit (12-16 SU, 11-16-1 ATS) hits the road following consecutive double-digit home losses to Washington and Toronto. The Pistons’ offense shut down at halftime in Wednesday’s 112-99 setback to the Raptors as Detroit managed only 35 points in the second half, while connecting on 6-of-35 attempts from three-point range. Blake Griffin scored 16 points in the loss as the Pistons’ forward is doubtful for Friday’s action with a knee injury.
The Celtics (18-7 SU, 15-8-2 ATS) snapped a two-game skid in Wednesday’s 109-103 triumph at Dallas to pull off a season sweep of the Mavericks. Kemba Walker led Boston with 32 points, while backcourt mate Jaylen Brown put up 26 points as the Celtics played their first game following a five-day layoff after losing their first home contest of the season to the 76ers.
In Boston’s 10 wins at TD Garden this season, the Celtics have covered the spread seven times, while limiting three of the past four opponents to less than 95 points at home. Since starting the season at 1-9 away from Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons have managed to win three consecutive road games, including a 115-107 upset of Houston as 7 ½-point underdogs on December 14. The Celtics have won five of the past six meetings with the Pistons since 2017, including taking three of four matchups last season.
539SACRAMENTO -540 INDIANA
SACRAMENTO is 10-0 ATS (10 Units) versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game in the current season.
541MEMPHIS -542 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 Units) versus horrible foul drawing teams - attempting =23 assists/game in the last 3 seasons.
549PHOENIX -550 OKLAHOMA CITY
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-55 ATS (-23.5 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game in the last 3 seasons.
551DALLAS -552 PHILADELPHIA
DALLAS are 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in road games after playing a home game in the current season.
553MINNESOTA -554 DENVER
DENVER is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in home games after a game outrebounding opponent by 15 or more over the last 2 seasons.
557NEW ORLEANS -558 GOLDEN STATE
NEW ORLEANS are 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) on Friday nights in the last 3 seasons.
Friday, December 20
Kings–Pacers
Sacramento won four of its last six games; they’re 7-4 ATS as a road underdog. Under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games, Indiana won seven of its last nine games; they’re 6-4-2 ATS as a home favorite. Under is 7-1 in their last eight games.
Kings lost five of last six games with the Pacers; they’re 2-2-1 ATS in last five trips to Indiana. Under is 7-2 in last nine series games.
Grizzlies–Cavaliers
Memphis won four of its last six games; they’re 5-4 SU in their last nine road games. Last four Memphis games went over the total. Cleveland lost 10 of its last 12 games; they’re 2-10 SU in last dozen home games. Three of their last four games went over.
Grizzlies lost eight of last ten games wit the Cavaliers; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five trips to Ohio. Four of last six series games stayed under.
Wizards-Raptors
Washington lost five of its last six games; they’re 9-5 ATS as a road underdog. Over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 road games. Toronto won four of its last five games; they’re 10-4 ATS at home. Four of their last five games went under.
Wizards lost their last six games with Toronto (2-4 ATS); they’re 1-4 ATS in last five visits to Canada. Last four series games went over.
Pistons-Celtics
Detroit lost three of its last four games; they’re 4-6-1 ATS as a road underdog. Under is 6-2 in their last eight road games, Boston won five of its last seven games; they covered four of their last five home games. Over is 5-3-1 in their last nine games.
Pistons lost five of last six games with the Celtics; they covered four of last five visits to Boston. Last three series games went over.
Knicks-Heat
New York covered five of six games since changing coaches; they split their last four road games SU. Four of their last five games went over. Miami won five of its last seven games; they’re 8-2 ATS as a home favorite. Five of their last six games went over.
Knicks lost five of last six games with Miami; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five trips to South Beach. Last three series games went under.
Suns-Thunder
Phoenix lost five of its last six games; they’re 5-3 ATS as a road underdog. Over is 11-6-1 in their last 18 games. Oklahoma City won five of last seven games, winning last three home tilts by total of nine points- they’re 3-5 ATS as a home favorite. Thunder’s last three games went over.
Suns lost their last six games with the Thunder (1-5 ATS); they’re 1-3 ATS in last five visits to Oklahoma. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.
Mavericks-76ers
Dallas lost three of last five games overall, but covered their last six home games. Over is 9-3 in their road games. 76ers lost their last two games after 7-1 run; they’re 7-3 ATS in last ten games as a home favorite. Under is 8-4 in their last dozen home games.
Mavericks won even of last ten games with the 76ers; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Philly, last four of which stayed under the total.
Timberwolves-Nuggets
Minnesota lost its last eight games; they’re 0-4 ATS in last four road games. Over is 6-1 in their last seven games. Denver won its last four games; they’re 6-9 ATS as a home favorite. Nuggets’ last three games all went over.
Timberwolves lost their last five games with Denver, four of them by 4 or less points; Minnesota covered four of its last five visits to Denver. Four of last five series games stayed under.
Magic-Trailblazers
Orlando lost five of its last six games; they’re 6-1 ATS in last seven road games. Magic’s last four games went over the total. Portland won three of its last four games; they’re 5-6 ATS as a home favorite. Four of their last five games stayed under.
Magic lost their last five games with Portland; they’re 3-1-1 ATS in last five visits to Oregon. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.
Pelicans-Warriors
New Orleans snapped a 13-game losing skid Wednesday; they’re 2-5 ATS in last seven road games. Under is 8-4 in their last dozen games. Golden State lost five in row, nine of last ten games; they’re 4-8 ATS at home TY. Under is 5-1 in their last sx home games.
Pelicans lost six of last seven games with Golden State; they’re 2-2-1 ATS in last five trips to the Bay Area. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.
NBA
Friday, December 20
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Trend Report
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Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 8 games
Indiana is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Sacramento
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 9 games when playing Sacramento
Indiana is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Sacramento's last 18 games
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Sacramento's last 11 games on the road
Sacramento is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing Indiana
Sacramento is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games
Cleveland is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Memphis
Cleveland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Memphis
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
Cleveland is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Memphis is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Cleveland
Memphis is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Memphis is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Toronto's last 19 games when playing at home against Washington
Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Washington's last 19 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Detroit Pistons
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 3-7-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Detroit is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Miami Heat
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 10-2-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Miami is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games at home
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 14 games when playing New York
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Miami is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against New York
New York Knicks
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
New York is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games on the road
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York's last 14 games when playing Miami
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
New York is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Miami
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games at home
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Oklahoma City's last 16 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Phoenix's last 16 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
Philadelphia is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Philadelphia is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Dallas
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games
Dallas is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas's last 12 games on the road
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Dallas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Philadelphia
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Denver Nuggets
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Denver's last 21 games
Denver is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Denver is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Denver is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Denver
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Minnesota is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 6-10-2 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 9 games at home
Portland is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Orlando
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Portland is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games
Orlando is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Orlando is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Orlando's last 11 games on the road
Orlando is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Orlando is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games
Golden State is 4-11-1 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Golden State is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games at home
Golden State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
New Orleans is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 12 games
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
New Orleans is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games when playing Golden State
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State