Friday's NBA Preview
By Josh Jacobs
If you haven’t acclimated to the switch from Wednesday to Friday’s ESPN double-header fear not. That’s what we’re here for.
Just to take a quick snap shot of what’s been unfolding in the NBA over the last few days, favorites hold a close edge, going 11-6 since Wednesday. But maybe more important was the shift in which way total plays moved. Monday witnessed a near perfect 6-1 on the ‘under’ while Tuesday had the ‘over’ hitting the board hard with a 4-1 record. Overall, the ‘under’ is now 14-9 for the week.
What’s in store on Friday when 11 games crowd the card?
Boston at Detroit on ESPN at 7:00 p.m. EST
The tale of two different teams will have Boston (38-9 straight up, 27-20 against the spread) attempting to take its 10th win in a row while Detroit (25-19 SU, 19-25 ATS) would love to keep things respectable on the hardwood.
It’s not luck of the Irish for the Celtics. This is a club who’s rebounded nicely from a 2-7 slide which began in L.A. (losing 92-83 against the Lakers) at the end of December. Since then, Boston has staged an amazing performance on both sides of the court. The offense has outscored the opposition 107.4 PPG to 90.9 PPG. But more importantly to bettors is that the Celtics have covered eight of the last nine, even as books have handed out spreads as high as 10 points in back-to-back games (10 point favorites against Toronto and New Jersey). It was on Wednesday that the Celts answered the call once again, covering the 17-point spread in a 119-100 blowout over Sacramento.
Just be wary of betting Boston on the road. While the beast of the East is 4-1 ATS in the last five road games, a 5-6 ATS stint in the last 11 road trips hasn’t been financially viable. Then again, these figures include the 2-7 slip and slide.
The Pistons are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 in large part to scoring 89.4 PPG, registering under 90 points in five of those contests. Overall this season, Detroit is 6-11 when the offense has failed to produce 90 points or more. Coming off a 98-89 win in Minnesota on Wednesday, the Pistons will get one day of rest before Friday’s tip-off. The problem here is that the team is a money pit at 11-14 ATS when coming off the one day of inactivity.
Boston has been dominant in head-to-head action. In the last eight meetings in Detroit, the Celtics are a convincing 7-1 ATS while an 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS record in the last 10 clashes continues to be a backer’s best friend.
Since guard Richard 'Rip' Hamilton has returned to the lineup after recovering from a groin injury, the Pistons have gone 3-5 SU and ATS. Hamilton himself has averaged 14.7 PPG.
Golden State at New Orleans on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. EST
There’s no questioning Golden State’s (14-32 SU, 20-25-1 ATS) ability to score. Led by shooting guard Jamal Crawford (19.8 PPG) and forwards Corey Maggette (19.7 PPG) and Stephen Jackson (19.7 PPG), the Warriors file in as the second highest scoring team in the NBA (107 PPG). But even with all of this offense kicking, the ‘under’ is now 4-1 in the last five. And then there’s the 4-7 record in the last 11 which can be attributed to allowing 113.4 PPG. Straight up wins or loses, backers can still rejoice in the fact that Golden State has maintained a 7-4 ATS run in its last 11. Then again, you might just want to layoff on this one as the Warriors are just 5-15 ATS in their last 20 road games and are overall, 7-17-1 ATS when traveling this season.
After some ups and downs this season, New Orleans (28-14 SU, 19-21-2 ATS) has been able to put together a 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS run in the last six. Even with the Hornets shooting 48.7 percent from the field in the last five, coming off one day with an 8-9-1 ATS record should be taken into account. On totals talk, by New Orleans holding teams to scoring 88.8 PPG in the last 11 home stints, the ‘under’ has been money in the bank at 9-2. And the nine ‘under’ games that have hit in the last 11 have had books setting the total at an average score of 192.9. When the total has been installed between 180 and 194.5, New Orleans is 17-10 on the ‘under’ this season.
The Hornets have managed a 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS record since David West suffered back spasms last week. His status remains at ‘day-to-day’.
Golden State is 6-2 ATS in its last eight head-to-head meetings against New Orleans.
Charlotte at Denver – 9:00 p.m. EST
On a five-game, West Coast road trip, Charlotte looks to be suffering exhaustion after defeating the Lakers at Staples Centers (117-110). But books knew better then to lower the spread from 11 ½-points as the Bobcats were defeated by Portland, 88-74 on Wednesday night. However, we can’t take anything away from Charlotte after completing a 6-4 SU and 7-3 ATS run in the last 10. Denver will look to award backers some serious cash as a 17-7-1 ATS record after one-day of rest proves. Shooting 45 percent from the perimeter and 18.2 percent from three-point range could explain the Nuggets snapping a three-game winning streak in New Orleans (losing 94-81). But none-the-less, Denver’s defense, holding opponents to scoring 93.8 PPG in the last four games, has generated a solid 4-0 record on the ‘under’. Off an away loss this season, the Nuggets have been successful at 10-5 ATS and are a hot 6-2 SU and ATS in the last eight games versus the Bobcats.
Chicago at Sacramento – 10:00 p.m. EST
It doesn’t get much worse then this. Sacramento will prepare to keep itself above Washington as the worst performing team at home. The Kings are 7-15 SU but have cashed tickets inside ARCO Arena 14 out of 25 times this season. And seven straight defeats in a row combined with a 7-12 ATS record tops out Chicago’s recent five game slide. LVSC has cut Sacramento some slack in this contest, releasing an early line that put the home team at two-point favorites. As one to 2 ½-point favorites this season, the Kings have tanked at 0-5 ATS. The Bulls come to town in the midst of a seven-game road trip for which they’ve already spilt at one apiece. Above all, Chicago has covered those two games in Minnesota and L.A. (Clippers), improving to 3-1 ATS in the last four road games. But if we’re weighing Friday’s results on past meetings, then Sacramento’s 6-1 ATS record in the last seven head-to-head meetings must be noted (but just 2-2 ATS in the last four in Sacramento).
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Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons
The Celtics won their ninth straight by defeating the Kings 119-100 on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 17-point spread, while the 219 points made it OVER the night's posted total of 208.
Eddie House went for a game-high 28 points, and Rajon Rondo helped out with 24 points and nine assists in that win.
The Pistons snapped a two-game slide with a 98-89 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Pistons covered the 1-point spread on the road, while the 187 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 188.
Rasheed Wallace tossed in 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to complete a double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Boston has won 9 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 38-9 SU, 27-20 ATS
Detroit: 25-19 SU, 19-25 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Minnesota, Sunday, February 1
Detroit home to Cleveland, Sunday, February 1
Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers
The Heat trailed after the first quarter and then kicked into gear as the crushed the Wizards by a final score of 93-71 on Wednesday. The Heat easily covered the 8.5-point spread, while that game's combined 164 points went well UNDER the night's posted total of 191.
Dwyane Wade had 14 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, while Daequan Cook and Michael Beasley added 16 points apiece in that win.
T.J. Ford had a big game with 34 points to lead the Pacers in a 107-99 victory on Wednesday over the Bucks. The Pacers covered the 6-point spread, but the team's played UNDER the posted total of 213.
Jarrett Jack, Mike Dunleavy, and Rasho Nesterovic each netted 14 points in that win.
Current streak:
Miami has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 25-19 SU, 22-21-1 ATS
Indiana: 18-28 SU, 24-21-1 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 4-6
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a win are 4-6
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing New York are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games
Next up:
Miami home to Dallas, Saturday, January 31
Indiana home to New York, Saturday, January 31
Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Wizards were scorced 93-71 by the Heat as 8.5-point underdogs on Wednesday. That game's combined 164 points went well UNDER the night's posted total of 191.
Antawn Jamison netted a game-high 21 points to go with 12 rebounds in a double-double performance.
The 76ers dominated the fourth quarter and came back to defeat the Rockets 95-93 on Wednesday, as 5-point underdogs. That game's combined 188 points went UNDER the posted total of 194.
Elton Brand led the 76ers with 14 points and seven rebounds, Andre Iguodala added 20 points and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 13 rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 9-36 SU, 17-28 ATS
Philadelphia: 22-22 SU, 22-22 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After playing Miami are 7-3
After a loss are 2-8
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Washington's last 25 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington home to LA Clippers, Saturday, January 31
Philadelphia home to New Jersey, Saturday, January 31
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors
Charlie Villanueva had 28 points with eight rebounds and four assists in the Bucks 107-99 loss to the Pacers last time out. The Bucks were 6-point underdogs in that contest, while the team's played UNDER the posted total of 213.
The streaking Raptors pulled out a thrilling 107-106 victory over the Nets on Wednesday. The Raptors failed to cover the slight 2-point spread, but the 213 points sailed OVER the posted total of 197.
Anthony Parker had 21 points with seven rebounds to lead the way, while Jose Calderon added 17 points and dished out 11 assists.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Toronto has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 22-27 SU, 27-20-2 ATS
Toronto: 19-28 SU, 19-26-2 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Orlando are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 3-7
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Milwaukee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Toronto's last 19 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Atlanta, Saturday, January 31
Toronto home to Orlando, Sunday, February 1
New Jersey Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks
The Nets lost a tough 107-106 game to the Raptors last time out, as 2-point underdogs at home. The game's 213 points sailed OVER the posted total of 197.
Vince Carter collected a double-double with a game-high 27 points and 10 rebounds, and Devin Harris finished with 25 points in a losing effort.
The Hawks dropped their third straight 112-104 to the Knicks last time out, as a pick'em on the road. That game's 216 points made it OVER the posted total of 208.
Marvin Williams scored 28 points and hauled down seven boards in the loss.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 2 straight games.
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 20-26 SU, 24-22 ATS
Atlanta: 26-19 SU, 23-22 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing New York are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
New Jersey is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Atlanta is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 12 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Next up:
New Jersey at Philadelphia, Saturday, January 31
Atlanta at Milwaukee, Saturday, January 31
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Clippers lost 95-75 to the Bulls last time out, as 3-point underdogs at home. The team's played UNDER the posted total of 196.
Eric Gordon had 19 points, four rebounds and seven assists in the loss.
The Cavaliers were defeated 99-88 by the Magic last time out, as 5-point underdogs on the road. That game's 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 195.
LeBron James had his usual big game with 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 10-35 SU, 19-26 ATS
Cleveland: 35-9 SU, 29-15 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 8-2
After a loss are 2-8
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 10-0
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of the LA Clippers last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 9 games when playing Cleveland
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers at Washington, Saturday, January 31
Cleveland at Detroit, Sunday, February 1
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles with 38 points and eight boards before fouling out in the first overtime in its 117-110 double OT loss to Charlotte on Tuesday night.
Charlotte cashed as 12-point road underdogs as the game played over the 195-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Timberwolves fell 98-89 to the Pistons last time out, as a slight 1-point underdog at home. The game's 187 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 188.
Kevin Love had a double-double in a losing effort, scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 35-9 SU, 21-23 ATS
Minnesota: 16-28 SU, 22-21-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Memphis are 6-4
After playing Charlotte are 4-4
After a loss are 8-2
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Minnesota is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
LA Lakers at Memphis, Saturday, January 31
Minnesota at Boston, Sunday, February 1
Charlotte Bobcats vs. Denver Nuggets
The Bobcats were defeated 88-74 by the Trail Blazers last time out, as 11.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 179.5.
Emeka Okafor had 18 points and Raja Bell netted 16 in a losing effort.
The Nuggets were defeated 94-81 by the Hornets last time out, as 4-point underdogs on the road. That game's 175 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
Kenyon Martin went for 22 points and six rebounds for the Nuggets, who got 20 points from J.R. Smith.
Team records:
Charlotte: 19-27 SU, 28-18 ATS
Denver: 30-16 SU, 26-19-1 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Utah are 2-7
After playing Portland are 1-8
After a loss are 6-4
Denver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Charlotte is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games
Charlotte is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games at home
Denver is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Charlotte at Utah, Monday, February 2
Denver home to San Antonio, Tuesday, February 3
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz
The Thunder outscored Memphis 14-2 in overtime to topple the Grizzlies 114-102 on Wednesday. The Thunder covered the 7-point spread at home, and the game's 216 points sailed OVER the night's posted total of 196.
Kevin Durant had a superb game for the Thunder, tossing in a game-high 35 points to go along with 10 rebounds.
Ronnie Brewer poured in 23 points for Utah in its 106-100 loss to San Antonio on Tuesday night.
San Antonio cashed in as 2.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 194.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has won 2 straight games.
Utah has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 11-35 SU, 30-16 ATS
Utah: 25-21 SU, 22-24 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing Memphis are 0-10
After a win are 2-8
Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Next up:
Oklahoma City at Sacramento, Sunday, February 1
Utah at Portland, Saturday, January 31
Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Hornets
The Warriors were defeated 117-93 by the Mavericks last time out, as 6.5-point underdogs. The combined 210 points fell UNDER the posted total of 225.
Stephen Jackson led the way with 25 points and five rebounds, and Corey Maggette added 21 points in the loss.
The Hornets ended the Nuggets three-game winning streak with a 94-81 victory on Wednesday. The Hornets covered the 4-point spread, while the game's 175 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
Peja Stojakovic shot 10-for-14 from the field with 26 points and five rebounds. Devin Brown chipped in with 18 points, and Chris Paul dished out 10 assists in the win.
Current streak:
New Orleans has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 14-32 SU, 21-25 ATS
New Orleans: 28-14 SU, 19-21-2 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Dallas are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Denver are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Golden State's last 14 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
New Orleans is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Golden State
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans's last 11 games at home
Next up:
Golden State at Houston, Saturday, January 31
New Orleans at San Antonio, Saturday, January 31
Chicago Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings
The Bulls held the hapless Clippers to just 31 points in the second half in a 95-75 victory on Wednesday. The Bulls easily covered the 3-point spread in that contest, while the team's played UNDER the posted total of 196.
Luol Deng tossed in 23 points and hauled down nine rebounds, and Derrick Rose chipped in with 21 points.
The lowly Kings lost 119-100 to the Celtics as 17-point underdogs last time out. That game's 219 points made it OVER the night's posted total of 208.
Jason Thompson had 21 points and 11 boards to complete a double-double.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 19-27 SU, 20-26 ATS
Sacramento: 10-37 SU, 21-26 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Phoenix are 1-9
After playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Oklahoma City are 4-6
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Sacramento is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Sacramento is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Sacramento is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Phoenix, Saturday, January 31
Sacramento home to Oklahoma City, Sunday, February 1
BOSTON vs. DETROIT
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
MIAMI vs. INDIANA
Miami is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
MILWAUKEE vs. TORONTO
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Washington's last 25 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
LA CLIPPERS vs. CLEVELAND
LA Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
LA Clippers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
NEW JERSEY vs. ATLANTA
New Jersey is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
New Jersey is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
LA LAKERS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Lakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on the road
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Minnesota is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
CHARLOTTE vs. DENVER
Charlotte is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Charlotte is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Denver is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte
Denver is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. UTAH
Oklahoma City is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Utah
Oklahoma City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
GOLDEN STATE vs. NEW ORLEANS
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
New Orleans is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
New Orleans is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Golden State
CHICAGO vs. SACRAMENTO
Chicago is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Hot Teams
-- Celtics won last nine games, covered last seven.
-- Pacers won three of last four games, covered eight of last 11. Miami won six of its last eight games.
-- 76ers won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Toronto won its last three games, scoring 111.3 ppg.
-- Cavaliers won four of last five games, but are 5-7 vs spread in last 12 games as a favorite.
-- Lakers won four of their last five games. Minnesota won five of seven.
-- Bobcats are 7-1-1 vs spread in their last nine games. Nuggets won five of last seven games (6-1 vs spread).
-- Thunder won five of their last seven games.
-- Hornets won five of their last six games.
-- Kings lost their last seven games (2-5 vs spread).
Cold Teams
-- Pistons lost four of their last five home games.
-- Washington is 2-10 vs spread in its last dozen games.
-- Bucks lost five of their last seven games.
-- Hawks lost last three games, by 5-16-8 points. Nets lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Clippers lost five of their last six games.
-- Utah lost its last four games, by 9-5-20-6 points.
-- Warriors covered one of their last six road games.
-- Bulls lost five of their last six games.
Totals
-- Last five Celtic road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Atlanta home games went over the total.
-- Over is 10-5 in Clippers' last fifteen games.
-- Seven of last ten Laker games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Thunder games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Golden State games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Chicago games went over the total.
Back-to Back
-- Miami is 6-3 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- 76ers are 8-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Milwaukee is 9-7 vs spread if it plays again the next night.
-- Hawks are 4-8 vs spread if they play againt the next night.
-- Clippers are 4-2 vs spread on road if they play on road again the next night.
-- Lakers are 4-5 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Jazz are 6-3 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Warriors are 1-8 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Bulls are 2-8 vs spread on road if they play again the next night.
WASHINGTON (9 - 36) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 22)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE (22 - 27) at TORONTO (19 - 28)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON (38 - 9) at DETROIT (25 - 19)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 94-60 ATS (+28.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-27 ATS (+19.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
DETROIT is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-6 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-7 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
12 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI (25 - 19) at INDIANA (18 - 28)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-4 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY (20 - 26) at ATLANTA (26 - 19)
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS (10 - 35) at CLEVELAND (35 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 53-73 ATS (-27.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 44-62 ATS (-24.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 64-99 ATS (-44.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS (35 - 9) at MINNESOTA (16 - 28)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY (11 - 35) at UTAH (25 - 21)
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE (19 - 27) at DENVER (30 - 16)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE (14 - 32) at NEW ORLEANS (28 - 14)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-4 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO (19 - 27) at SACRAMENTO (10 - 37)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 56-72 ATS (-23.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons