Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat
Larry Hughes led Chicago with 19 points off the bench in its 104-98 loss to Detroit on Tuesday night.
Detroit couldn't cover as 6.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 200-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Dwyane Wade went for 32 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists to lead the Heat past the Warriors 96-88 on Tuesday night.
Miami failed to cover as 9-point home favorites as the game played under the 216-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Miami has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 13-15 SU, 14-14 ATS
Miami: 15-12 SU, 11-15-1 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2
Miami most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Golden State are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Chicago's last 21 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Miami's last 21 games when playing at home against Chicago
Next up:
Chicago at Atlanta, Saturday, December 27
Miami at Cleveland, Sunday, December 28
Charlotte Bobcats vs. New Jersey Nets
Emeka Okafor went for 29 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Bobcats over the Wizards 80-72 on Tuesday night.
Charlotte covered as 6.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 191-point total set by oddsmakers.
Vince Carter had 38 points and eight rebounds to lift the Nets over the Pacers 108-107 on Tuesday night.
New Jersey won as 3.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 212-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Charlotte: 10-19 SU, 17-12 ATS
New Jersey: 14-14 SU, 15-13 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 2-8
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 2-8
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to New Jersey, Saturday, December 27
New Jersey at Charlotte, Saturday, December 27
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks
Al Jefferson led Minnesota with 28 points and six rebounds in its 99-93 loss to San Antonio on Tuesday night.
San Antonio couldn't cover as 13.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 191-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Knicks lost to Boston 124-105 as a 13-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (209).
Quinton Richardson led the Knicks with 29 points and Nate Robinson delivered 23 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 13 straight games.
New York has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 4-23 SU, 10-17 ATS
New York: 11-16 SU, 15-12 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 3-7
After playing San Antonio are 2-8
After a loss are 0-10
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 1-9
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 11 games
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New York is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Next up:
Minnesota home to Orlando, Saturday, December 27
New York home to Denver, Sunday, December 28
Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Hornets
Rafer Alston drained 20 points to lead Houston in its 99-90 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.
Cleveland cashed as 7-point home favorites as the game played over the 188-point total listed by oddsmakers.
David West led New Orleans scorers with 13 points in their 88-68 loss to Orlando on Thursday afternoon.
The Magic easily covered the 5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (190).
Current streak:
New Orleans has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 19-10 SU, 15-14 ATS
New Orleans: 16-9 SU, 10-13-2 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Utah are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 9-1
After a loss are 9-1
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Houston
New Orleans is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
New Orleans is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Utah, Saturday, December 27
New Orleans at Indiana, Sunday, December 28
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons
Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 28 points and six boards in its 99-88 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Atlanta couldn't cover as 12-point home favorites as the game played under the 194-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Rodney Stuckey drained 40 points to lead the Pistons over the Bulls 104-98 on Tuesday night.
Detroit couldn't cover as 6.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 200-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 3-26 SU, 17-12 ATS
Detroit: 15-11 SU, 11-15 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Detroit is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 17 games
Detroit is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
Oklahoma City at Washington, Saturday, December 27
Detroit at Milwaukee, Saturday, December 27
Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Danny Granger netted 26 points to lead the way for Indiana in its 108-107 loss to New Jersey on Tuesday night.
New Jersey won as 3.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 212-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Reserve Hakim Warrick netted 17 points for Memphis in its 100-82 loss to Dallas on Tuesday night.
Dallas covered as 12-point home favorites as the game played under the 197-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Memphis has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 10-18 SU, 14-13-1 ATS
Memphis: 9-19 SU, 12-15-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 1-9
Before playing San Antonio are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Indiana is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to New Orleans, Sunday, December 28
Memphis at San Antonio, Saturday, December 27
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets
Reserve Lou Williams led Philadelphia with 18 points and six rebounds in its 110-91 loss to Boston on Tuesday night.
Boston covered as 13-point home favorites as the game played over the 193-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Linas Kleiza led Denver with 20 points off the bench in its 101-92 loss to Portland on Tuesday night.
Portland covered as 8.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 199-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 12-16 SU, 11-17 ATS
Denver: 18-11 SU, 16-12-1 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 6-4
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
Denver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing New York are 5-5
After playing Portland are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Denver is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Denver is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia at Utah, Monday, December 29
Denver at New York, Sunday, December 28
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz
Dirk Nowitzki poured in 30 points on Thursday night as the Mavericks knocked off the Trail Blazers by a score of 102-94.
The Blazers had been listed as 4.5-point home favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (192).
Reserve Andrei Kirilenko went for 22 points and 11 boards for Utah in its 94-86 loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee cashed as 1-point home underdogs as the game played under the 197-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 3 straight games.
Utah has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 17-11 SU, 13-15 ATS
Utah: 17-13 SU, 16-14 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After playing Portland are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games at home
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Utah is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
Dallas at LA Clippers, Sunday, December 28
Utah at Houston, Saturday, December 27
Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings
Chris Bosh exploded for 31 points on Monday night to lead the Raptors to a 97-75 win over the Clippers.
The Clippers had been favored by 2.5 points at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (191.5).
John Salmons poured in a team-high 22 points in Sacramento's 101-85 loss to the Spurs on Monday night.
The Spurs managed to cover the 13-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (196).
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 11-17 SU, 10-17-1 ATS
Sacramento: 7-22 SU, 14-15 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Portland are 5-5
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 0-10
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Sacramento is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games
Sacramento is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Toronto at Portland, Saturday, December 27
Sacramento home to Boston, Sunday, December 28
Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors
Kevin Garnett scored 22 points in Boston's 92-83 loss to the Lakers on Thursday afternoon.
The Lakers managed to cover the 2-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (201).
C.J. Watson led Golden State with 18 points in its 96-88 loss to Miami on Tuesday night.
Miami failed to cover as 9-point home favorites as the game played under the 216-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 27-3 SU, 17-13 ATS
Golden State: 8-22 SU, 12-18 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Golden State's last 13 games at home
Golden State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Golden State's last 11 games
Next up:
Boston at Sacramento, Sunday, December 28
Golden State at LA Lakers, Sunday, December 28
CHICAGO vs. MIAMI
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
Miami is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago
Miami is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Chicago
CHARLOTTE vs. NEW JERSEY
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
New Jersey is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
MINNESOTA vs. NEW YORK
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
HOUSTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
INDIANA vs. MEMPHIS
Indiana is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Memphis is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. DETROIT
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
DALLAS vs. UTAH
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Utah is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Dallas
PHILADELPHIA vs. DENVER
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Philadelphia is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Denver is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 10 games at home
TORONTO vs. SACRAMENTO
Toronto is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Sacramento is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Sacramento is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games at home
BOSTON vs. GOLDEN STATE
Boston is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Boston is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Tips and Trends
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat
Bulls: Chicago is riding a five-game road losing streak and has gone just 3-10 away from home this season. The Bulls lost 104-98 at Detroit on Tuesday and has trailed at the end of the first quarter in four straight games. “I can’t do anything but treat it like another game,” Chicago rookie point guard Derrick Rose said. “We need a win too badly, especially on the road, for me to think about anything else." Rose is second among rookies in the NBA with 17.5 points per game and also averaging 6.1 assists.
Bulls are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Southeast Division.
The UNDER is 9-4 in Chicago's last 13 games vs. Southeast Division.
Key Injuries - F Andres Nocioni (head) is probable.
C/F Drew Gooden (ankle) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 94
Heat (-5, O/U 199.5): Miami forward Michael Beasley will be playing with a chip on his shoulder in this game after Chicago chose Rose over him with the #1 overall pick in this past year's NBA draft. Beasley is fourth among rookies in scoring with 13.4 points per game and has been coming off the bench in the last 11 games after starting the first 15. He will be facing Chicago for the first time. “Me and Derrick Rose, that’s irrelevant,” Beasley said. “It’s me and Chicago, Miami and Chicago. I’ve been thinking about this game for a long time, just because they didn’t pick me. It’s nothing against them. It’s natural.”
Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Miami's last 8 games vs. Central Division.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 105 (Side Play of the Day)
Hot Teams
-- Bobcats won three of last four games, covered six of last nine.
-- Rockets won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Oklahoma City covered five of its last six games.
-- Dallas won three in row, 15 of last 19 games.
-- Celtics had their 19-game win streak snapped yesterday in Staples.
Cold Teams
-- Bulls lost their last five road games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Knicks lost last four games, allowing 114 ppg; they're 3-3 as favorite. Minnesota lost its last 13 games (4-4 vs spread since new coach).
-- Nets are 1-4 vs spread in game following their last five wins.
-- Grizzlies lost last four games, by 7-29-9-18 points.
-- Hornets lost last two games, scoring 87-68 points.
-- Pistons covered two of their last nine games.
-- Jazz lost four of their last six games.
-- Nuggets lost four of their last five games. 76ers are 5-8 vs spread on the road this season.
-- Kings lost last three games, by 11-9-16 points, but covered three of their last four games. Raptors lost five of their last six games.
-- Warriors lost seven of last eight games (3-6 vs the spread in their last nine home games).
Totals
-- Last six Chicago games all went over the total; five of last six Miami games stayed under.
-- Under is 8-3 in New York's last eleven games.
-- Three of last four Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Indiana games went over the total; five of Memphis' last six games stayed under.
-- Over is 14-3 in Houston's last seventeen games; last seven Hornet games all stayed under. .
-- Three of last four Oklahoma City games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in Sacramento's last ten games.
-- Under is 7-3 in Golden State's last ten games.
Houston (19-10, 15-14 ATS) at New Orleans (16-9, 10-13-2 ATS)
The Rockets have won two of three on their current four-game road trip and try to close it out with a victory over the Hornets inside New Orleans Arena.
Houston won and covered the opening two games of the in Minnesota and New Jersey to run its winning streak to four in a row before falling in Cleveland on Tuesday 99-90, narrowly missing out on the money as a 7½-point ‘dog. The offense has been the key to the Rockets’ recent surge, scoring 107 points or more in their last five victories. Over their last 17 games, the Rockets are 12-5 and have scored in triple digits in 11 of those wins.
New Orleans has dropped two in a row (0-2 ATS) after a four-game winning streak (3-1 ATS). The Hornets fell 100-87 at home to the Lakers on Tuesday, failing to cash as 2½-point favorites, and then they went to Orlando yesterday and got walloped 88-68 as five-point ‘dogs. They haven’t topped the 100-point mark in seven straight games, dating back to a Dec. 10 win over Charlotte.
The Rockets have won three of the last four meetings (3-1 ATS) in this series, including a 91-82 victory as a two-point home chalk back on Nov. 15. The underdog has had the upper hand in this rivalry, going 10-4 ATS in the last 14 clashes.
Houston is on ATS streaks of 20-7 on Fridays, 7-2 against teams with a winning record and 10-1 the last 11 times it has been a ‘dog of less than five points. New Orleans is just 1-5 ATS in its last six Friday games and 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 against teams with a winning overall record, however the Hornets are on positive ATS streaks of 11-3 against teams with a winning road record and 28-10-3 when playing the second night of a back-to-back.
For the Rockets, the over is on streaks of 21-8 on the road, 8-2 against the Western Conference, 6-1 as underdogs and 5-1 when they get two days of rest. On the other hand, New Orleans is on “under” streaks of 7-0 overall, 4-0 against the Western conference, 7-1 against Southwest Division teams and 5-0 as a favorite. Finally, the under is 4-1 in the last five series clashes.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
Dallas (17-11, 13-15 ATS) at Utah (17-13, 16-14 ATS)
The Mavericks will be trying to extend their winning streak to four when they visit EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz.
Dallas is on the second night of a back-to-back and comes to Utah off Thursday’s 102-94 win in Portland, upsetting the Blazers as a 4½-point underdog. The Mavs have won two in a row (2-0 ATS) on the highway and three of their last four away from home (3-1 ATS), and they’re 10-4 ATS on the season as a visitor. The Dallas defense has been the key during its three-game winning streak, allowing just 87.3 ppg. Also, the Mavs have limited the opposition to less than 100 points in seven of its last eight contests.
Utah is back home after wrapping up a five-game Eastern Conference road trip with Tuesday’s 94-86 loss in Milwaukee as a one-point favorite. The Jazz went 2-3 (3-2 ATS) on the trip, with wins in New Jersey and Detroit. They gave up 101.2 points a game on the trip, but at home Utah allows just 94.9 ppg.
The home team won all four matchups between these two last year, with Utah going 3-1 ATS, and the host is on a 17-5-1 ATS run in the last 23 meetings. The Jazz are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine series clashes and 5-0-1 ATS when hosting Dallas in Salt Lake City.
The Mavericks are just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games against Northwest Division teams and 2-5 ATS in their last seven after a straight-up win, but they are on positive ATS streaks that include 8-1 on the road and 4-1 overall. Utah is on a plethora of pointspread runs, including 47-22-2 at home, 37-18-1 against Western Conference foes, 16-6 against the Southwest Division and 7-1 following a non-cover.
For Dallas, the under is on runs of 6-2 overall and 5-1 on the second night of a back-to-back, 14-6 after a spread-cover and 53-24 against Northwest Division teams. The Jazz are on “under” streaks of 9-3-1 overall, 5-0 at home, 4-0 after two days off and 5-0-1 after a straight-up loss. In this rivalry, the under is 9-3 the last 12 meetings in Utah.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UTAH and UNDER