Houston (2-1 SU and ATS) at Utah (1-1 SU and ATS)
The Rockets will try to make it three in a row when they travel to EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City for a matchup with the Jazz.
Houston lost its opener in Portland on Tuesday, then went to Oakland and beat Golden
State on Wednesday 108-107 as a five-point underdog followed by Saturday’s 111-107 home win over the Blazers as a 2½-point ‘dog. On Saturday, newly acquired Trevor Ariza had 33 points to lead the way, with PG Aaron Brooks adding 28 points and eight assists.
Utah dropped its opener on Wednesday in Denver, 115-104 as a five-point underdog, then scored a 111-98 win over the Clippers on Friday as a nine-point favorite in its home-opener. The Jazz’s one-two punch of Deron Williams (21 points and nine assists) and Carlos Boozer (20 points and 12 rebounds) did the damage against Los Angeles.
The home team has won seven straight in this series (4-3 ATS), dating back to their 2008 playoff series. In last year’s four meetings, Houston won both games at home but split them at the betting window, while Utah did the same.
The Rockets went 4-0 ATS in their last four Monday games last season, but otherwise they are on negative ATS streaks of 1-4 on the road, 2-5 after a straight-up win and 12-27-1 after a spread-cover. Utah is on negative pointspread slides of 6-13 overall, 4-9 at home, 0-6 after a straight-up win, 1-5 after two days off and 3-8 as a home chalk, but the Jazz are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 Monday games and 25-12 in their last 37 against Southwest Division squads.
Houston is on a plethora of “under” streaks dating to last season, including 10-4 overall (but 1-2 this year), 10-4 against the Western Conference, 4-0 on Mondays, 5-2 as a road ‘dog and 7-1 when getting one day off. Utah has topped the total in 12 of 17 overall (2-0 this year), 13 of 19 against the Southwest Division and five of six after a straight-up win, but it is on “under” stretches of 13-3 at home and 11-5 as a favorite. Finally, the under has been the play in 13 of the last 19 series meetings in Salt Lake City.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
New Jersey Nets vs. Charlotte Bobcats
The fans at Time Warner Cable Arena will be treated to a game between the New Jersey Nets and the Charlotte Bobcats when they take their seats on Monday.
The Nets lost 123-104 to the Wizards at the Verizon Center Saturday.
Washington covered as a 6.5-point home favorite while the final score played over the 191-point total.
The Bobcats were dropped 90-79 by the Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena Saturday.
Charlotte covered as a 16.5-point road underdog while the final score played under the 181.5-point total.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 0-3 SU, 0-2-1 ATS
Charlotte: 1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Denver are 4-6
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Charlotte is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Charlotte's last 12 games when playing New Jersey
Next up:
New Jersey home to Denver, Wednesday, November 4
Charlotte home to Atlanta, Friday, November 6
New Orleans Hornets vs. New York Knicks
The New Orleans Hornets and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
The Hornets lost to Boston 97-87 as an 11-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (185.5).
Peja Stojakovic led the Hornets with 26 points, while Chris Paul had 22 points and eight assists.
The Knicks went dry in overtime, losing 141-127 to the 76ers at Madison Square Garden Saturday.
Philadelphia covered as a 2.5-point road favorite while the final score played over the 206-point total.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New Orleans: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
New York: 0-3 SU, 0-3 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of New York's last 21 games
Next up:
New Orleans home to Dallas, Wednesday, November 4
New York home to Indiana, Wednesday, November 4
Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz
The Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.
Trevor Ariza netted a team-high 33 points to help the Rockets earn a 111-107 victory over the Trail Blazers on Saturday, as 3-point underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 187.
Aaron Brooks chipped in with 28 points, and dished out eight assists in the win.
Paul Millsap dropped 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Jazz to a 111-98 victory over the Clippers on Friday. The Jazz covered the 9-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 202.
Deron Williams had 21 points for the Jazz, and Carlos Boozer added 20 in the win.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
Utah: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After playing Portland are 8-2
After a win are 4-6
Utah most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 19 games when playing on the road against Utah
Houston is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Utah
Utah is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
Utah is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Utah's last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Utah's last 19 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Houston home to LA Lakers, Wednesday, November 4
Utah at Dallas, Tuesday, November 3
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at ARCO Arena.
The Grizzlies lost to Denver 133-123 as an 11-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (207).
O.J. Mayo led Memphis with 40 points and Marc Gasol had 20 points and 11 rebounds.
The Kings were defeated 113-94 by the Spurs last time out, as 16-point underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Kevin Martin dropped a game-high 29 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS
Sacramento: 0-3 SU, 1-2 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Golden State are 2-8
After playing Denver are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing San Antonio are 0-10
After a loss are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Memphis is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Memphis is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Sacramento is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Memphis at Golden State, Wednesday, November 4
Sacramento home to Atlanta, Wednesday, November 4
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
The Timberwolves lost to Phoenix 120-112 as a 13-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (220).
Ryan Gomes led Minnesota with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Al Jefferson had 21 points.
The Clippers were defeated 93-84 by the Mavericks last time out, as 5.5-point underdogs. The 177 points went UNDER the posted total of 194.5.
Chris Kaman had a double-double with 27 points and 11 rebounds in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 1-2 SU, 1-1-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 0-4 SU, 1-3 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Golden State are 3-7
After playing Dallas are 3-7
After a loss are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 9 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 10 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to Boston, Wednesday, November 4
LA Clippers at Golden State, Friday, November 6