NBA News and Notes Friday 1/29

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Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers (+6.5, 202.5)

The progression of Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been on public display since Los Angeles selected the 7-foot man-child out of high school in the 2005 NBA Draft.

Bynum has been growing leaps and bounds in the past two seasons and showed just how far he has come during the Lakers’ current eight-game road trip. Against the Indiana Pacers Wednesday, Bynum scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, helping L.A. to a 118-96 win as a 5.5-point road favorite.

Bynum, who is averaging almost 16 points and more than eight rebounds, was holding out hope that he would be among the players selected as reserves for the Western Conference All-Star Team. However, coaches have submitted their ballots and Bynum didn’t make the cut.

"Hopefully I did, but [Thursday] we all find out," Bynum told the Los Angeles Times before the reserves were announced. "I think if I didn't make it, I think it would be political more so than anything and that's just something I'll have to deal with."

Hopefully the All-Star snub doesn’t discourage the 22-year-old. He was able to beat up on a shorter Pacers frontcourt but now takes on the Sixers, who have beefy forwards in Elton Brand, Samuel Dalembert and Marreese Speights.

Bynum missed the Lakers’ most recent meeting with Philadelphia but scored 18 points against the Sixers in a 114-102 win back in December 2008.

Pick: Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves (N/A)

Speaking of All-Star snubs, perhaps the biggest slap in the face Thursday was delivered to Clippers center Chris Kaman.

Los Angeles’ pasty big man, who is scoring 20 points and grabbing nine rebounds per game, was left of the Western Conference All-Stars reserve list and he’s not happy about it. Not one bit.

"I don’t think Gasol should be in it at all," Kaman told reporters last week. "He’s only played, like, 20 games. I think you should have to play, like, 80 percent of the games.

"It shouldn’t be 50 percent [of games played] over a guy who plays 90 percent and who has better numbers. Not just me. Zach Randolph, a power forward, he has better numbers [than Gasol]. But he’s not on the Lakers."

The T-Wolves have the unfortunate task of facing the Clippers and their pissed off big Friday. Kaman is averaging 19 points and over seven rebounds since returning from a back injury that held him out four games. Los Angeles is 3-3 since his return and has covered in four of those six contests.

Pick: Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Wachovia Center.

Kobe Bryant went for 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help the Lakers upend the Pacers 118-96 on Wednesday. The Lakers covered the 6-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 210.

Andrew Bynum added 27 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double, and Pau Gasol netted 21 points.

The 76ers were defeated 91-88 by the Bucks last time out, as 2.5-point underdogs. That game's 179 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.5.

Elton Brand went for a double-double, netting 26 points with 10 rebounds for the 76ers.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 35-11 SU, 21-25 ATS
Philadelphia: 15-30 SU, 19-26 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

Next up:
LA Lakers at Boston, Sunday, January 31
Philadelphia at New Jersey, Sunday, January 31

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Six players reached double figures as the Cavaliers ran past the Timberwolves 109-95 on Wednesday. The Cavaliers managed to cover the 12.5-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 201.

J.J. Hickson had 23 points with eight rebounds for the Cavaliers. Jamario Moon added 14 points in the win.

The Pacers were defeated 118-96 by the Lakers last time out, as 6-point underdogs. That game's combined score made it OVER the posted total of 210.

Roy Hibbert tossed in 21 points with six rebounds in a losing effort.

Current streak:
Cleveland has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Cleveland: 36-11 SU, 22-23-2 ATS
Indiana: 16-30 SU, 20-26 ATS

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Indiana
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games at home

Next up:
Cleveland home to LA Clippers, Sunday, January 31
Indiana at Toronto, Sunday, January 31

Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Philips Arena.

The Celtics were defeated 96-94 by the Magic last time out, as 3.5-point underdogs. That game's 190 points made it OVER the posted total of 189.

Ray Allen poured in 20 points and hauled down three rebounds in the loss.

The Hawks were defeated 105-90 by the Spurs last time out, as 3-point underdogs. That game's 195 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 195.

Joe Johnson went for a game-high 31 points, and Jamal Crawford added 25 points in the loss.

Team records:
Boston: 29-14 SU, 18-25 ATS
Atlanta: 29-15 SU, 29-15 ATS

Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing LA Lakers are 8-2
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Boston's last 19 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games when playing Atlanta
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
Boston home to LA Lakers, Sunday, January 31
Atlanta at Orlando, Saturday, January 30

Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons

The Miami Heat and the Detroit Pistons will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

The Heat were defeated 111-103 by the Raptors last time out, as 3.5-point underdogs. That game's 214 points made it OVER the posted total of 205.

Dwyane Wade collected a game-high 35 points and dished out 10 assists.

The Pistons were defeated 99-93 by the Grizzlies last time out, as 2-point underdogs. That game's 192 points went UNDER the posted total of 198.

Rodney Stuckey collected 17 points with five rebounds and 11 assists.

Current streak:
Miami has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Miami: 23-22 SU, 22-22-1 ATS
Detroit: 15-29 SU, 19-24-1 ATS

Miami most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Miami

Next up:
Miami at Milwaukee, Saturday, January 30
Detroit home to Orlando, Sunday, January 31

Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder will meet on the court at Ford Center on Friday in a battle of division rivals.

The Nuggets got down early but came back and pulled out a 97-92 win over the Rockets on Wednesday. The Nuggets won that game as 2.5-point underdog, while the 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 207.5.

Kenyon Martin had 12 points and 15 rebounds for a double-double for the Nuggets. J.R. Smith had 22 points and Chauncey Billups added 21 in the victory.

The Thunder were defeated 98-86 by the Bulls last time out, as 6-point home favorites. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 194.

Kevin Durant tossed in 28 points and grabbed 11 boards for a double-double in the loss.

Current streak:
Denver has won 8 straight games.
Oklahoma City has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Denver: 31-14 SU, 21-22-2 ATS
Oklahoma City: 24-21 SU, 27-18 ATS

Denver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 6-4
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Golden State are 2-8
After playing Chicago are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver's last 10 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 10 games when playing Denver
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games

Next up:
Denver at San Antonio, Sunday, January 31
Oklahoma City home to Golden State, Sunday, January 31

Chicago Bulls vs. New Orleans Hornets

The fans at New Orleans Arena will be treated to a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Hornets when they take their seats on Friday.

Derrick Rose netted 26 points and dished out seven assists to help the Bulls take down the Thunder 96-86 on Wednesday. The Bulls won that game as 6-point underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 194.

Luol Deng had 17 points for the Bulls, while Joakim Noah collected a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Chris Paul was outstanding on Wednesday, as he drained a game-high 38 points to lead the Hornets over the Warriors 123-110. The Hornets covered the 1.5-point spread, and the 233 points sailed OVER the posted total of 214.5.

David West had 17 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double, and Marcus Thornton added 18 points in that win.

Current streak:
Chicago has won 4 straight games.
New Orleans has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 22-22 SU, 21-21-2 ATS
New Orleans: 25-20 SU, 22-23 ATS

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing LA Clippers are 2-8
After playing Oklahoma City are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Memphis are 8-2
After playing Golden State are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Chicago home to LA Clippers, Tuesday, February 2
New Orleans at Memphis, Saturday, January 30

Washington Wizards vs. New Jersey Nets

The Washington Wizards and the New Jersey Nets will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Izod Center.

Antawn Jamison went for 27 point and nine rebounds for the Wizards in their 115-103 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles covered as 8-point road favorites, while the game played OVER the 199-point total listed by oddsmakers.

The Nets dominated the fourth quarter and sealed a 103-87 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday, as 7-point underdogs. That game's 190 points went UNDER the posted total of 191.5.

Kris Humphries had 25 points and eight rebounds in leading the Nets, while Brook Lopez chipped in with 19 points in the win.

Current streak:
Washington has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Washington: 14-30 SU, 17-27 ATS
New Jersey: 4-40 SU, 14-29-1 ATS

Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing LA Lakers are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 1-9
After playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
New Jersey is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Jersey's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
New Jersey is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington

Next up:
Washington home to New York, Saturday, January 30
New Jersey home to Philadelphia, Sunday, January 31

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

The fans at Target Center will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves when they take their seats on Friday.

The Clippers were defeated 103-87 by the Nets last time out, as 7-point favorites. That game's 190 points went UNDER the posted total of 191.5.

Chris Kaman had a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers in the loss.

The Timberwolves were defeated 109-95 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 12.5-point underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 201.

Kevin Love collected a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 5 straight games.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 20-25 SU, 22-23 ATS
Minnesota: 9-38 SU, 22-24-1 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 2-8
After playing New Jersey are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 3-7
After playing Cleveland are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

Next up:
LA Clippers at Cleveland, Sunday, January 31
Minnesota home to New York, Sunday, January 31

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Toyota Center.

The Trail Blazers were defeated 106-95 by the Jazz last time out, as 2.5-point underdogs. That game's combined score made it OVER the posted total of 195.5.

LaMarcus Aldridge collected 25 points with nine rebounds for the Trail Blazers.

The Rockets were toppled 97-92 by the Nuggets last time out, as 2.5-point favorites. That game's 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 207.5.

Luis Scola collected a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets.

Current streak:
Portland has lost 2 straight games.
Houston has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Portland: 27-20 SU, 25-21-1 ATS
Houston: 24-21 SU, 22-23 ATS

Portland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing Utah are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Phoenix are 6-4
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Portland's last 24 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston's last 24 games when playing at home against Portland

Next up:
Portland at Dallas, Saturday, January 30
Houston home to Phoenix, Sunday, January 31

Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs meet at AT&T Center.

Marc Gasol had 25 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double on Wednesday, leading the Grizzlies to a 99-93 victory over the Pistons. The Grizzlies covered the 2-point spread, and the 192 points went UNDER the posted total of 198.

O.J. Mayo and Rudy Gay each tossed in 16 points apiece, while Mike Conley had 14 points in that win.

The Spurs jumped out to an early lead as they ran over the Hawks 105-90 on Wednesday. The Spurs covered the 3-point spread, while the 195 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 195.

Tim Duncan poured in 21 points with 27 rebounds for a double-double in leading the way, while Antonio McDyess added 17 in the win.

Current streak:
Memphis has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Memphis: 25-19 SU, 26-18 ATS
San Antonio: 26-18 SU, 22-21-1 ATS

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing New Orleans are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Denver are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Memphis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Memphis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis's last 10 games on the road
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Antonio's last 14 games when playing at home against Memphis

Next up:
Memphis home to New Orleans, Saturday, January 30
San Antonio home to Denver, Sunday, January 31

Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz

The Sacramento Kings and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.

Beno Udrih drained 24 points off the bench to lead the Kings past the Warriors 99-96 on Tuesday night.

Sacramento couldn't cover as 6-point home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 219-point total listed by oddsmakers.

The Jazz poured in 37 points to dominate the opening quarter, as they defeated the Trail Blazers 106-95 on Wednesday. The Jazz covered the 2.5-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 195.5.

Deron Williams had 24 points with five rebounds and seven assists to lead the Jazz. Paul Millsap collected a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in that win.

Current streak:
Utah has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Sacramento: 16-28 SU, 20-22-2 ATS
Utah: 27-18 SU, 27-16-2 ATS

Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing Portland are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Sacramento's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Sacramento's last 10 games when playing Utah
Sacramento is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Utah is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games

Next up:
Sacramento home to Charlotte, Saturday, January 30
Utah home to Dallas, Monday, February 1

Charlotte Bobcats vs. Golden State Warriors

The Charlotte Bobcats and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Oracle Arena.

Stephen Jackson had 30 points and nine rebounds to lead the Bobcats over the Suns 114-109 in overtime on Tuesday night.

Charlotte cashed as 5.5-point road underdogs, while the game played OVER the 209.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

The Warriors were defeated 123-110 last time out by the Hornets, as 1.5-point underdogs. That game's 233 points sailed OVER the posted total of 214.5.

C.J. Watson collected 23 points for the Warriors, and Monta Ellis added 19 in a losing effort.

Current streak:
Golden State has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Charlotte: 22-22 SU, 26-18 ATS
Golden State: 13-31 SU, 25-18-1 ATS

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-6
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

Golden State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Oklahoma City are 4-6
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Charlotte's last 8 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing Charlotte
Golden State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte

Next up:
Charlotte at Sacramento, Saturday, January 30
Golden State at Oklahoma City, Sunday, January 31

Boston (29-14, 18-25 ATS) at Atlanta (29-15 SU and ATS)

The Hawks will try to make it a season sweep of the Celtics when these Eastern Conference foes meet inside Philips Arena.

The Hawks have won and covered in all three meetings with Boston this season, including both matchups this month. These two met in Atlanta on Jan. 8 with the Hawks scoring a 93-85 win as 3½-point favorites, then three days later they went to Boston and upset the Celtics 102-96 as 3½-point underdogs. The home team is on a 10-4 ATS run in this series, with Atlanta riding a 5-1 ATS streak in Georgia.

Boston took a modest two-game winning streak (0-2 ATS) into Orlando on Thursday and blew a 16-point fourth-quarter lead, losing 96-94 but cashing as a 3½-point underdog to halt an 0-5 ATS slide. The Celtics have failed to reach triple digits in six straight games and have averaged just 91 points per game during this stretch.

Atlanta’s three-game SU and ATS winning streak came to an end on Wednesday when they fell 105-90 in San Antonio as a three-point underdog. The Hawks put up 107 ppg on their home court, where they are 18-5 SU and 16-7 ATS this season.

The Celtics are on ATS slides of 1-5 overall and 1-6 on the second night of a back-to-back, but they are on positive ATS streaks of 39-17-1 as an underdog and 17-7-1 on the road against teams with winning home records. Atlanta is on a plethora of positive pointspread runs, including 35-17-1 as a favorite, 5-2 at home, 9-3 after a day off, 10-2 against Atlantic Division teams and 5-1 against the Eastern Conference.

Boston has topped the total in nine of its last 14 Friday games, but it is on “under” runs of 4-2 overall and 10-5 against Southeast Division teams. The Hawks have topped the total in four of five against Atlantic Division foes, but they’ve stayed below the number in four straight at home against teams with winning road marks and five of six as a favorite of less than five points. In this rivalry, the over has been the play in 13 of the last 19 played in Atlanta.

ATS ADVANTAGE: ATLANTA

Denver (31-14, 21-22-2 ATS) at Oklahoma City (24-21, 27-18 ATS)

The Nuggets take their eight-game winning streak into the Ford Center in Oklahoma City for a matchup with the struggling Thunder.

Denver went to Houston on Wednesday and scored a 97-92 win as a 2½-point underdog, with Chauncey Billups leading the way with 21 points as All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony (injury) missed his second straight game. Despite that victory, the Nuggets are just 10-11 on the road this season, going 8-12-1 at the betting window as a visitor. They give up 101.2 ppg on the highway and allow the opposition to shoot 45.4 percent from the floor.

Oklahoma City has dropped three straight games (2-1 ATS), including Wednesday’s 96-86 home loss to the Bulls as a six-point favorite. The Thunder got 28 points and 11 rebounds from Kevin Durant and 62 points from their top three players of Durant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook but still fell short, as they’ve now dropped three in a row following a three-game winning streak. Prior to Wednesday’s contest, Oklahoma City had played four straight games decided by a total of eight points. It is just 12-10 SU and 11-11 ATS at home this season.

Denver has won five straight against the Thunder, but failed to cover in any of the last six (including four games as a double-digit favorite). The Nuggets scored a 102-93 home win back on Dec. 14, coming up just short as a 10-point favorite. Denver has won nine of the last 10 meetings (4-6 ATS), with the winner scoring a minimum of 112 points in the first nine clashes prior to last month’s contest.

The Nuggets are on ATS slides of 2-7-1 on the road, 3-9-2 against Western Conference teams, 4-10 after getting one day off and 1-4 on Friday. Oklahoma City is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven home games, but otherwise is on positive ATS runs of 4-0 on Friday, 5-0 against teams with a winning record and 39-17 after a straight-up loss.

For Denver, the over is 5-2 in its last seven overall, but the under is 4-1 in its last five roadies. The Thunder have topped the total in 16 of 23 after a non-cover and six of eight on Friday, but they’re also on “under” streaks of 5-1 overall, 6-2 at home, 6-2 after a day off and 10-4 against the Western Conference. Finally, in this series, the “over” is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings, with the last six in Oklahoma City hurdling the total.

ATS ADVANTAGE: OKLAHOMA CITY

Portland (27-20, 24-22-1 ATS) at Houston (24-21, 22-23 ATS)

The Rockets will be looking to snap a three-game slide when they welcome the Trail Blazers into the Toyota Center in a matchup of struggling teams.

Portland has dropped two in a row (SU and ATS) and four of six overall (3-3 ATS), most recently falling to the Jazz 106-95 as a 2½-point home ‘dog Wednesday. The Blazers are finding the going tough without star point guard Brandon Roy, who is out with a hamstring injury. Portland hasn’t hit the century mark in six straight contests, averaging just 95.7 ppg.

The Rockets have dropped three straight and gone just 1-7 at the betting window in their last eight. On Wednesday they lost 97-92 to the Nuggets as a 2½-point home favorite. Houston has lost three straight overall (all at home), and is just 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS in its last five at the Toyota Center.

The home team has won eight straight meetings in this rivalry (4-4 ATS), including all three this season. Portland won 96-87 as an 8½-point favorite on Oct. 27, but Houston has cashed in the last two (111-107 win as a 2½-point home underdog on Oct. 31 and 90-89 loss as a 5½-point road pup on Dec. 5).

The Blazers have failed to cash in four of five against Western Conference teams, but they are on ATS runs of 13-3 on Friday, 6-2 on the road and 7-3 against teams with a winning record. On the opposite side, Houston’s 7-3 ATS streak against Northwest Division squads is offset by negative pointspread trend of 1-7 overall, 0-6 at home, 1-5 against the Western Conference, 1-5 after a non-cover and 0-4 after getting a day off.

It’s been all “overs” for Portland lately, including 4-0 overall, 5-0 against the Western Conference, 5-1 on Friday, 7-2 after a day off and 7-2 as an underdog. The Rockets have stayed below the total in five of seven against Northwestern Division teams, but otherwise they’re on “over” streaks of 6-2 overall and 7-2 on Fridays. Conversely, in this rivalry, the under is 6-1 in the last seven clashes overall and 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Houston.

ATS ADVANTAGE: PORTLAND

NBA RoundUp For 1/29
By Dan Bebe

Cavaliers @ Pacers - Cleveland by 7 with a total of 205.5. Believe it or not, I actually think this line is fair. The Cavs beat the Pacers by 10 the last time they came into Indiana as a 3.5-point favorite, and oddsmakers have adjusted the line accordingly, as the Cavs are a very, very strong team, and the Pacers are floundering right now. In all, the Pacers have lost 4 of 6, with strange road wins in Detroit and Philadelphia. They are coming off getting blown the heck out of their own building by the Lakers, so they're not really playing good basketball right now, and I just wonder if this team is really showing all their faults against the better teams in the NBA. Still, I need a ton of proof to pass up on a home dog of 7 points when the team has the talent to win games, and I'm not sure this game provides me ample proof. The Cavs managed to squeeze out a 14-point win over the Timberwolves, a cover, amazingly, and that was another game ending that makes you think the refs might still be betting. The Wolves fouled twice while down 10 with under a minute left, inexplicably. Very weird; very weird, indeed. In any case, I don't like the idea that folks that won with the Cavs against the Wolves are going to double up here. Cleveland is in the midst of a stretch of games against truly subpar teams, and I just don't know if the focus is going to be there to win big every day. I suppose, with revenge, I lean Pacers, but this game is going to need some sort of ridiculous 2-point line shift for me to get down on it. I also lean to the Over, as I think oddsmakers are telling us not to trust the Pacers' defense to slow down anyone. The Cavs are going to get near 110, and my hope is that the Pacers can crack 90.

Lakers @ Sixers - Lakers by 6.5 with a total of 202.5. Steamtrain Lakers rolls into the City of Brotherly Love. Is anyone willing to step in front of them right now? I'm not sure. The Lakers have creamed the Wizards and Pacers on the road in their last 2 games, and now they turn their attention on the higher-flying Sixers. I'm intrigued by the consistency of the Lakers lines. They continue to be favored by between 5 and 9 points against mediocre teams, and they continue to clobber. It does seem like that loss in Toronto woke them up, and maybe Kobe is just getting healthier, but given the way the Lakers have been playing, I just don't think I can go against them. I'm not sure I can back them, either, since they've got a showdown in Boston coming up on the 31st, but man, this is some kind of crazy. The Lakers have played 4 straight Overs; the Sixers have played 5 straight Unders. Each team won the road game last year. Yeesh. There's almost too much going on here. I'm going to cut this write-up short, as I know rambling is on the horizon, and I'll just get right down to brass tacks. I like Philadelphia in this one by a hair, courtesy of the Lakers look-ahead spot, and I like the Under, as well, since I just don't see the Lakers shooting 58% again, and the Sixers won't play at the tempo the Pacers set. This is just one of those spots where the Sixers, a miserable 5-17 ATS at home, will get it done. No one is going to want to back Philly here, and that's the perfect time to launch a sneak attack on the Lakers. You can thank the Celtics when the Lakers play this one right down the wire.

Celtics @ Hawks - Atlanta by 3.5 with a total of 190.5. Wow. You want to talk about situational angles? This game is a veritable treasure trove of "situationals" without any clear advantage. We'll just run through them quickly: Boston has double revenge (mind you, the Celts are just 3-10 ATS when avenging a loss), Boston is on a back-to-back (2-6 ATS on 0 days rest), and Boston has a showdown with Kobe and the Lakers coming up in 2 days. Boston suffered a demoralizing loss in Orlando last night, but did manage to cover to snap a 5-game ATS losing streak. What does all this mean? Tough to say. Atlanta returns home off getting throttled by the Spurs in their last contest for this one game at home, and they then head back out for 2 more in Orlando and Oklahoma City, so not the world's easiest spot for the Hawks, either. I just don't see a clear winner in the battle for better situational angles. The double-revenge and the back-to-back are almost both negatives for the Celtics, since it seems more like the Hawks are just a team that has Boston's number than anything else, but Atlanta might be a little fatigued, and I wonder if these teams can truly get excited about this one. I have no lean on the side, as of yet. The total of 190.5 is the lowest of the 3 games so far, and I think we're getting hinted at - if the public likes the over, and the line holds steady, I'd look at an Under as the best possible play in this one.

Wizards @ Nets - This line is OFF.

Heat @ Pistons - This line is OFF.

Clippers @ Timberwolves - This line is OFF.

Nuggets @ Thunder - This line is OFF.

Bulls @ Hornets - New Orleans by 4 with a total of 198. Can the Bulls keep up the bum rush? I happen to think this is another decent situational spot for Chicago, though not as good as the last one that I foolishly passed up because of a silly line move. Here, the Hornets are playing a home game in between road games. The Hornets have gone 3-1 SU and ATS in their 4 recent road games, but this home contest isn't the traditional "first game home" where we can expect some sluggishness, and the game tomorrow in Memphis isn't a traditional look-ahead spot, but at the same time, I'm not sure the Hornets are going to be in the perfect mindset for this one. They are coming back from Golden State, so a very long flight, and I wouldn't be surprised to see just a little sluggishness early that won't last as long as it might if the team was truly settling in for a homestand. They're playing damn good basketball, though, so it's tough to really turn your cheek to the Hornets success. I think the most important point to make about Nawlins (G, that was for you) is that this team, while 16-4 SU at home, is just 10-10 ATS. They do NOT cover as a home favorite (5-9 ATS), though they often win by a bucket. I can't even imagine a team playing more close games at home, and having such a quality player like Chris Paul basically ensures you'll win 60-70% of those close ones, but that's a much better ATS proposition when you're getting points. The big concern on the other side is that Chicago is finishing up their 7-game road trip, then taking 3 days off before a home game with the Clippers. Will they be as focused as they have been in the last few? Maybe. I lean slightly to Chicago, but this is another questionable game, in my opinion. The total of 198 looks wildly high, but the last time these teams played, it ended at 181 with a posted mark of 190, and oddsmakers felt the need to balloon this total by 8? A little fishy. New Orleans is on revenge, so my guess is that they win the game, but win by only 3 points. Too close to call, almost, but like I said, I lean a tiny bit to Chicago, and a tiny bit to the Over.

Grizzlies @ Spurs - San Antonio by 4 with a total of 199. The Spurs got a smooth, creamy win over the Hawks in their last game, and the big question in this one is "can they keep it going?" The Spurs have had a ton of success over the Grizzlies historically, but then, can we really use that information? It's not like they've been evenly matched and the Spurs just "have Memphis's number" - the Spurs have been a vastly superior team to the Grizzlies over the last decade-plus, and it's no surprise they've beat up on one of the bottom-feeders of the NBA. But such is not the case this year - Memphis already beat San Antonio once this season, a collected 92-86 win over, at the time, a road-weary Spurs team on a back-to-back. Come to think of it, both teams were on a back-to-back there, but the Spurs were coming off getting manhandled by the Bobcats, and the Grizz were coming off playing 3 strong quarters against the Wolves, and then resting the 4th. So if the Grizzlies were a 1-point favorite in that one, and a 4-point dog here, the power rankings would tell us that the Spurs have dropped about a point over the Grizzlies, and these teams are inching closer to being equal on a neutral court. This is another nearly impossible game to pick - the Grizzlies have covered 6 of 7, so they're hot. The Spurs just finally snapped a 3-game home losing streak, so they're trying to get it turned around. I actually like the Spurs here to get a little revenge, though the expected lack of Tony Parker is a bit of a blow to this team. I would wait on this one, then probably pass, but if you're a total action junkie (and I would tell you to quit gambling before telling you to make the bet), I lean Spurs, and I lean Under.

Blazers @ Rockets - Houston by 5 with a total of 194. This will be the 4th and final meeting between these two teams this season, so we have a lot of data to work with. Let's see what we've got. Game one, the Blazers beat the Rockets 96-87 as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 188.5 (game went under); game two, the Rockets beat the Blazers 111-107 as 3-point home dogs with a posted total of 187.5 (whoops on that total!); game three, back in Portland, the Blazers squeaked out a 90-89 victory as a 5-point favorite, and a second "under" with a total posted at 193. So, here we are, sans-Brandon Roy, and the Rockets, apparently, with their strongest power ranking against Portland to this point. Just look at the swings we've seen, even in the home games for Houston. They were a 3-point dog at home in late October, and now a 5-point favorite? Even with Brandon Roy healthy, this would likely be a 2.5-point home favorite line, 5.5-points difference from that first home game. I think this is a pretty good situational spot for Houston, but this team has just been awful, lately. The Rockets have lost all 3 games on their current homestand, though the surging Bulls, Hawks, and Nuggets aren't any slouch teams, either. Is this one of those spots where taking 5 points with even an undermanned Portland team is a trap? Definitely makes you wonder. I don't have a strong feeling on the side, but it is important to note that Portland plays again tomorrow in Dallas, so this is the start of a very tiring back-to-back in Texas. I think Portland has shown this year that they do not fear the back-to-back scenario, but Houston wants to get that season series even. I just think we're paying a premium to take the Rockets here, potentially because of the revenge and because Roy is out. I can't advocate taking a line with little value just because I think the Rockets are going to win. Houston is playing zero defense right now, so I don't see them pulling away - if the Rockets win this game, it's going to be between 1 and 7 points. I lean to Portland, and I lean to the Over, since this is now officially the highest total set in any game between these two teams this year.

Kings @ Jazz - This line is OFF.

Bobcats @ Warriors - Bobcats by 1.5 with a total of 208. Another difficult situational game here, with the Bobcats starting a back-to-back that concludes tomorrow in Sacramento. They picked up a nice OT win in Phoenix in their last game, and I think the one huge question that needs to be answered is whether the Bobcats will suffer a bit of a letdown after that powerhouse road victory in the Valley of the Sun. They are laying a very small number on the road, and this is just the sort of line that sharps love to toy with. We might very well see this thing flip favorites before the day is done, but I would say pay very little attention to that. You can consider all the other factors in this one: that Golden State is playing their second home game, then heading on the road, so they should be motivated to get a win, here; that the Bobcats have to contend with Sacramento, Portland and the Lakers before heading home, so their focus might be a bit screwball; that the Bobcats just snapped a 3-game losing streak with that win in Phoenix; that Charlotte is still just not that strong on the road...the list goes on and on, but the big question, listed above, is still whether this is a letdown spot. If you think it is, this a prime spot to back the Warriors, and potentially an over, since Charlotte's defense will weaken before their offense; if you think it isn't a letdown spot, Charlotte should roll. I happen to think it is a little bit of a letdown, and I lean Warriors, but I actually think the total is inflated from the Warriors style of play and Charlotte coming off an OT game, and I kinda, barely, sorta like the Under.

Tips and Trends

Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers

Cavaliers (-6.5, O/U 205.5): Both the Cavaliers and F LeBron James enjoy playing against the Pacers. The Cavaliers have won 11 of the last 12 meetings SU against the Pacers, and LeBron James is averaging more than 40 PTS the last 3 times he's played in Indiana. Cleveland is playing great basketball, as they are 36-11 SU this year, the best record in the entire NBA. Cleveland has won 6 consecutive games coming into tonight's contest. The Cavaliers are 18-8 SU and 14-11-1 ATS on the road this season. Cleveland is only 8-9 ATS as a single digit road favorite this entire season. James is 2nd in the NBA in scoring at 29.6 PPG, one tenth of a point behind the NBA lead. C Shaquille O'Neal is the only other active player currently averaging double digits in scoring this season, with 11.3 PPG. Cleveland has the 3rd best defense in the NBA, allowing only 94.5 PPG this season.

Cavs are 16-5 ATS last 21 vs. NBA Central.
Over is 6-1 last 7 games as a favorite.

Key Injuries - PG Delonte West (finger) is questionable.
G Mo Williams (shoulder) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 111 (Side of the Day)

Pacers: Indiana is struggling right now, as they've lost 5 of their past 7 games SU in route to a 16-30 SU record. The Pacers are 10-12 SU and 9-13 ATS at home this season. The Pacers are 3-7 ATS as the listed home underdog this season. Indiana is also 20-26 ATS for the entire year, so needless to say it's been a tough year all the way around for this Pacers team. Indiana really struggles on defense this year, as they've giving up more than 100 PTS in 8 of their past 9 games this season. The Pacers allow 104.4 PPG this season, so more often than not this team is playing from behind. All 5 starters for the Pacers average double digits in PTS, led by F Danny Granger and his 23.2 PPG. F Troy Murphy averages 14 PPG and nearly 10 RPG for Indiana. Indiana is 0-20 SU when Murphy grabs less than 11 rebounds in a game.

Pacers are 7-1 ATS last 8 games following a SU loss.
Under is 5-0 last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Key Injuries - F Tyler Hansbrough (ear) is out.
C Jeff Foster (back) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 95

Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers

Lakers (-6.5, O/U 202.5): Los Angeles and G Kobe Bryant always circle their game in Philadelphia on the calendar each season. Ever since the Lakers played the Sixers in the Finals years ago, they've enjoyed playing against Philadelphia. Bryant is from the Philadelphia area, and he's averaged 26 PPG, 5 APG, and 5 RPG the last 7 times he's played in Philadelphia. The Lakers are 35-11 SU this season, the 2nd best record in the entire NBA and the best record in the Western Conference. The Lakers are 12-8 SU and 8-12 ATS on the road this season. Los Angeles is also 6-8 ATS as a single digit road favorite this season. The Lakers have scored 115 PTS or more in 3 of their past 4 games, as they've been playing very efficiently on the offensive end. They are 4th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 104 PPG for the season. Defensively, the Lakers are only allowing opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field, 4th best in the NBA.

Lakers are 5-0 ATS last 5 games vs. a team with a losing SU record.
Over is 5-0 last 5 games as a road favorite.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 107 (OVER - Total of the Day)

76ers: Philadelphia has been a major disappointment this season, as they are only 15-30 SU this season. The Sixers aren't in good form currently either, as they've lost 4 of their past 6 games both SU and ATS. Philadelphia is only 7-15 SU and 5-17 ATS at home this season. The Sixers are also 1-6 ATS as a home underdog, winning their last game against the Mavericks ATS in that specific role. Philadelphia does have 5 current players averaging double digits in PTS this season, led by F Andre Igoudala. Igoudala averages 17.4 PPG, but is only shooting 42% from the field this season. As a team, the Sixers score the 9th fewest PTS in the NBA at 97.7 PPG. Defensively, the Sixers allow 100.4 PPG, but they are improving slightly as they've held 8 of their past 10 opponents under 100 PTS. The Sixers have lost both recent meetings at home to the Lakers, allowing an average of 110 PPG in both games combined.

76ers are 1-7 ATS last 8 games as a home underdog.
Under is 6-0 last 6 home games.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 101

Trend Report - Friday
By Ed Meyer

Celtics at Hawks - The Hawks are 0-8-1 ATS (-5.4 ppg) since December 14, 2002 with at least one day of rest after a double digit loss in which they had an assist to turnover ratio of at least two. The Hawks are 8-0-1 ATS (6.1 ppg) since February 25, 2009 when facing a team they beat in their previous same-season match-up and they have a revenge game next next.

Bulls at Hornets - The Bulls are 9-0 ATS (10.9 ppg) since December 31, 2007 after a road win in which they allowed less than 40% from the field. The Hornets are 9-0 ATS (5.4 ppg) since December 14, 2004 with at least one day of rest after a game on the road in which their field goal attempt per turnover ratio was less than four. The League is 8-0 ATS (10.9 ppg) since December 10, 2008 with at least one day of rest after a double digit road win in which their field goal attempt per turnover ratio was less than four. The Hornets are 7-0 ATS (7.2 ppg) since February 05, 1998 at home with at least one day of rest after a win in which they committed at least twenty turnovers.

Kings at Jazz - The Kings are 0-6-1 ATS (-10.4 ppg) since November 10, 2004 on the road after a game in which their opponent shot at least twenty three-pointers and made less than 25% of them. The Jazz are 9-0-2 ATS (8.0 ppg) since January 26, 2007 at home with at most one day of rest after a game in which they shot at least 55% from the field. The League is 8-0 ATS (10.9 ppg) since December 10, 2008 with at least one day of rest after a double digit road win in which their field goal attempt per turnover ratio was less than four. The Jazz are 7-0-1 ATS (8.8 ppg) since November 04, 2001 with at most one day of rest after a double digit road win in which their field goal attempt per turnover ratio was less than four.

Wizards at Nets - The League is 9-0-1 ATS (8.9 ppg) since November 25, 2004 with two or more days of rest after a double digit home loss in which they shot at least 50% from the field. The Nets are 8-0-1 ATS (5.4 ppg) since March 13, 2003 at home off a win that broke at least a four-game losing streak. The Nets are 7-0-1 ATS (7.9 ppg) since November 17, 2006 with at most one day of rest after a double digit home win in which they shot at least 50% from the field.

Cavaliers at Pacers - The Cavaliers are 11-0 ATS (9.7 ppg) since February 03, 2004 with at least one day of rest after a win in which they shot at least 50% from the field and at least 85% from the free-throw line. The Cavaliers are 8-0 ATS (8.4 ppg) since March 10, 2008 when they had at least ten more assists in their previous game than in the game before. The Pacers are 0-13-1 ATS (-7.0 ppg) since March 29, 1998 after a game at home in which they had at least 10 more personal fouls than their opponent.

Heat at Pistons - The Heat are 7-0 ATS (7.6 ppg) since February 15, 2003 on the road with at most one day of rest after a game on the road in which less than 45% of their baskets were assisted. The Pistons are 0-6 ATS (-9.2 ppg) since January 23, 2009 at home after a game at home in which they scored less than 10% of their points from the three-point line.

Trailblazers at Rockets - The Trailblazers are 7-0 ATS (7.0 ppg) since December 27, 2006 with at most one day of rest off a loss as a dog in which they never led. The Trailblazers are 7-0 ATS (12.7 ppg) since December 05, 2006 when they lost their last two games and both were at home. The Rockets are 7-0-1 ATS (12.1 ppg) since February 14, 2006 after a game at home in which they had fewer than fifteen assists. The Rockets are 7-0 ATS (7.2 ppg) since January 02, 2008 off a loss as a favorite in which they led at the end of the third quarter.

Lakers at 76ers - The Lakers are 10-0 ATS (8.4 ppg) since December 04, 2006 with at most one day of rest after a win in which less than 45% of their baskets were assisted. The Lakers are 8-0 ATS (10.8 ppg) since November 17, 1995 on the road with at most one day of rest after a double digit win in which they had at least 20 offensive rebounds.

Grizzlies at Spurs - The Grizzlies are 0-6 ATS (-5.7 ppg) since November 09, 2002 with at most one day of rest after a game on the road in which their opponent shot less than 60% from the free-throw line. The Spurs are 8-0 ATS (11.4 ppg) since February 25, 2008 with at least one day of rest after a win in which more than 70% of their baskets were assisted.

Nuggets at Thunder - The Nuggets are 6-0 ATS (5.0 ppg) since February 26, 2007 with at least one day of rest after a game on the road in which they has more than 10 refereed turnovers.

Clippers at Timberwolves - The Timberwolves are 0-10 ATS (-12.4 ppg) since February 28, 1999 after a double digit loss in which they had at least 15 more shot attempts than their opponent. The Timberwolves are 0-10 ATS (-9.1 ppg) since March 26, 2006 at home when they have a non-conference revenge game at home next. The Timberwolves are 0-10 ATS (-10.8 ppg) since December 06, 2008 at home when they lost and failed to covered as an underdog in each of their last two games.

Bobcats at Warriors - The League is 11-0 ATS (6.4 ppg) since June 15, 2008 on the road with two or more days of rest off a win as a dog in which they trailed at the end of the third quarter. The Bobcats are 0-6-1 ATS (-5.2 ppg) since December 13, 2005 with at least one day of rest after a game in which they had at least 20 offensive rebounds. The Warriors are 8-0 ATS (9.4 ppg) since December 17, 2007 with at most one day of rest after a loss in which the percentage of their baskets that were assisted was at least ten percentage points higher than their season-to-date average. The Warriors are 7-0 ATS (8.3 ppg) since January 07, 2008 at home after a loss in which they shot at least 50% from the field.