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SCOREBOARD
Saturday, Jan. 17
New Orleans at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST). Hornets guard Chris Paul had a triple-double in Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks. The Pistons have lost four in a row.
STARS
Friday
— LeBron James, Cavaliers, had 29 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to give Cleveland its 20th straight home win, 92-78 over the Hornets.
— Dwight Howard, Magic, had 25 points and 20 rebounds for his league-leading 30th double-double of the season in a 109-103 win over the Lakers.
— Antawn Jamison, Wizards, scored 28 points and spurred a late 15-0 run in a 96-89 victory over the Knicks.
— Thaddeus Young, 76ers, had a career-high 27 points in a 109-87 rout of the Spurs, giving Philadelphia its sixth straight win.
— Mike Dunleavy, Pacers, scored 22 points and made three free throws with less than a minute left to preserve a 111-104 victory over the Raptors.
— Kevin Durant, Thunder, had 32 points in an 89-79 win over the Pistons, giving Oklahoma City consecutive victories for the first time since moving from Seattle.
— Michael Redd, Bucks, scored a season-high 44 points in a 129-122 victory over the Kings.
FINED
The league fined Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $25,000 for arguing with J.R. Smith at halftime of their game against the Nuggets, and his conduct immediately following the 99-97 loss on Tuesday. The penalty was the 14th the league has announced against Cuban, who’s been fined about $1.5 million over the years and suspended from three games.
SWAP MEET
Charlotte and coach Larry Brown continued to tinker with the Bobcats’ roster, acquiring 7-foot defensive specialist DeSagana Diop from the Mavericks for guard Matt Carroll and center Ryan Hollins. The Bobcats’ second trade in just over a month wasn’t nearly as big as the deal that sent top scorer Jason Richardson to Phoenix. But the move helps in Brown’s quest to get bigger up front and better defensively.
INJURIES
Cavaliers starting guard Delonte West will miss up to six weeks with a broken right wrist sustained in a nasty fall on Thursday night in Chicago. … Warriors guard C.J. Watson was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam to determine the extent of an injury to his left big toe and missed their game against Atlanta.
HOME COOKIN’
LeBron James nearly had a triple-double to help the Cavaliers win their 20th straight at home, 92-78 over the Hornets. He finished with 29 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists one night after going 8-of-28 with eight turnovers in an overtime loss at Chicago.
TRIPLE D’OH
Kobe Bryant had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his 15th career triple-double, but the Lakers star missed two jumpers in the waning moments of a 109-103 loss to the Magic. It was Bryant’s first triple-double since April 1, 2005.
STREAKING
Toronto has dropped four straight after a 111-104 loss to the Pacers. … The Wizards snapped a six-game slide with a 96-89 win over the Knicks. … The 76ers won their sixth straight, 109-87 over the Spurs. … The Jazz won their seventh straight against Memphis, getting 27 points from Deron Williams in a 101-91 win.
MAGIC! SORT OF…
Assistants had to open a sealed water chamber to rescue award-winning magician Kristen Johnson as she performed an escape act at midcourt during halftime of the Pistons-Thunder game in Oklahoma City. She waved to the crowd during the third-quarter break to show she was OK.
SPEAKING
“It’s funny. I’m here in Cleveland a lot all summer. The two guys sitting courtside are two guys I’m with pretty often. They asked me what happened. I said, ‘They called an offensive foul, ain’t that a trip?’ The referee heard me tell them that and he threw me out. I ain’t got no reason to lie. I didn’t say any curse words, but I got ejected. Do you think that’s a reason to get ejected from a game?”—Hornets guard Chris Paul, explaining how he got tossed after a second technical foul in a 92-78 loss to the Cavaliers.
Boston Celtics vs. New Jersey Nets
The Celtics extended their win streak to three games with a 118-86 victory over the Nets on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 10-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 189.
Kevin Garnett shot 8-for 11 from the field with 20 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics. Paul Pierce added 22 points, four rebounds and four assists in that win.
The Nets were cut down 105-99 by the Trail Blazers on Thursday, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.
Devin Harris netted 23 points to go with eight assists for the Nets, and Brook Lopez added 17 in the loss.
Current streak:
Boston has won 3 straight games.
New Jersey has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 32-9 SU, 21-20 ATS
New Jersey: 19-21 SU, 21-19 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 4-6
After playing Portland are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Phoenix, Monday, January 19
New Jersey at New Orleans, Wednesday, January 21
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Bobcats
The Trail Blazers scored in bunches late in the game and pulled ahead with a 105-99 win over the Nets on Thursday. The Trail Blazers covered the 2.5-point spread, while the 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.
Brandon Roy led the way with 29 points and five rebounds, while Jerryd Bliss added 23 points in the win.
Raymond Felton went for 23 points, nine rebounds, and five assists to lead the Bobcats past the Pistons 80-78 on Tuesday night.
Charlotte won as 7.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 175.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Charlotte has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 24-15 SU, 19-20 ATS
Charlotte: 15-24 SU, 22-17 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-6
Before playing San Antonio are 3-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Portland's last 12 games on the road
Portland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games at home
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Portland home to Milwaukee, Monday, January 19
Charlotte home to San Antonio, Monday, January 19
New Orleans Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons
The Hornets lost 92-78 to the Cavaliers last time out, as 2.5-point favorites. The combined 170 points fell UNDER the posted total of 185.
Chris Paul had 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and David West had a team-high 23 points.
The Pistons were upset 89-79 by the lowly Thunder last time out, as 5-point favorites at home. The 168 points went UNDER the posted total of 189.
Tayshaun Prince scored 18 points and hauled down eight rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
New Orleans: 23-13 SU, 15-19-2 ATS
Detroit: 22-16 SU, 16-22 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Memphis are 8-2
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
New Orleans is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
New Orleans is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Next up:
New Orleans home to Indiana, Monday, January 19
Detroit at Memphis, Monday, January 19
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
The 76ers extended their win streak to six games with a 109-87 victory over the Spurs on Friday, as 3-point underdogs. The combined 196 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.
Andre Iguodala tossed in 21 points to go with five rebounds and eight assists.
The Knicks were defeated 96-89 by the Wizards last time out, as 3.5-point underdogs. The 185 points went UNDER the posted total of 209.
David Lee shot 6-for-6 from the field with 15 points and 21 rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 19-20 SU, 20-19 ATS
New York: 15-23 SU, 20-18 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Dallas are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Chicago are 3-7
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New York
New York is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
New York is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
New York is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Dallas, Monday, January 19
New York home to Chicago, Monday, January 19
San Antonio Spurs vs. Chicago Bulls
The Spurs were defeated 109-87 by the 76ers last time out, as 3-point favorites on the road. The combined 196 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.
Tim Duncan had a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.
The Bulls dominated the overtime session as they came away with a 102-93 victory over the Cavaliers on Thursday, as 8-point underdogs. The 195 points fell UNDER the posted total of 196.5.
Luol Deng had 22 points with eight rebounds, and Derrick Rose added 16 in the win.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 25-13 SU, 17-20-1 ATS
Chicago: 18-22 SU, 18-22 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Charlotte are 6-2
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Chicago
San Antonio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 13 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Chicago is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Chicago's last 18 games
Next up:
San Antonio at Charlotte, Monday, January 19
Chicago at New York, Monday, January 19
Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets
The Heat held off a late charge to upset the Bucks 102-99 on Wednesday, as 6-point road underdogs. The game's 201 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.
Daequan Cook shot 7-for-11 from the field with 24 points and three rebounds, and Michael Beasley had 21 points in that win.
Von Wafer led the Rockets with 23 points in their 105-100 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles covered as 4-point road favorites as the game played over the 196-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Miami has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 21-17 SU, 18-19-1 ATS
Houston: 24-16 SU, 18-22 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Denver are 4-6
After playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Houston
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Miami
Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Next up:
Miami at Oklahoma City, Sunday, January 18
Houston home to Denver, Monday, January 19
Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks
Deron Williams dropped 27 points as the Jazz defeated the Grizzlies 101-91 on Friday. The Jazz covered the 4.5-point spread, while the 192 points fell UNDER the posted total of 194.5.
Ronnie Brewer tossed in 21 points, while Mehmet Okur and Andrei Kirilenko added 13 apiece in the win.
The Mavericks were defeated 102-94 by the Hornets last time out, as 4-point underdogs. The game's 196 points made it OVER the posted total of 189.5.
Jason Terry dropped 28 points, and Dirk Nowitzki added 20 in the loss.
Current streak:
Dallas has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 24-16 SU, 22-18 ATS
Dallas: 22-17 SU, 16-23 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 8-2
After playing Memphis are 9-1
After a win are 5-5
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After playing New Orleans are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Utah
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Dallas is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Utah
Next up:
Utah home to Minnesota, Tuesday, January 20
Dallas at Philadelphia, Monday, January 19
Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets
The Magic roared back in the second half to upset the Lakers 109-103 on Friday, as 4.5-point underdogs. The combined 212 points fell UNDER the posted total of 215.
Jameer Nelson led the way with 28 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Dwight Howard tossed in 25 points in the win.
The Nuggets controlled the overtime session and came away with a 119-113 win over the Suns on Thursday. The Nuggets covered the 1.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 217.5.
Chauncey Billups threw in a game-high 26 points with three rebounds, and Kenyon Martin chipped in with 24 points in that win.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 6 straight games.
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 32-8 SU, 27-12-1 ATS
Denver: 27-13 SU, 22-17-1 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a win are 8-2
Denver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing Phoenix are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Orlando is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Denver
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Orlando home to Boston, Thursday, January 22
Denver at Houston, Monday, January 19
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The Bucks held off a late surge by Sacramento and defeated the Kings 129-122 on Friday, as a slight 1-point underdog. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 206.
Michael Redd dropped a game-high 45 points to lead the Bucks, and Charlie Villanueva added 25 in the victory.
The Clippers were toppled 97-79 by the Hawks as 5-point underdogs last time out. That game's 176 points fell UNDER the posted total of 193.
Al Thornton paced the Clippers with 25 points and nine rebounds.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 12 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 20-22 SU, 26-14-2 ATS
Los Angeles: 8-30 SU, 16-22 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 2-8
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 0-10
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Milwaukee is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
Milwaukee is 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 8 games
LA Clippers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
LA Clippers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Clippers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee at Portland, Monday, January 19
LA Clippers home to Minnesota, Monday, January 19
BOSTON vs. NEW JERSEY
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
New Jersey is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
New Jersey is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Boston
PORTLAND vs. CHARLOTTE
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games at home
NEW ORLEANS vs. DETROIT
New Orleans is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
New Orleans is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW YORK
Philadelphia is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against New York
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
MIAMI vs. HOUSTON
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
SAN ANTONIO vs. CHICAGO
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
San Antonio is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Chicago is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Antonio
ORLANDO vs. DENVER
Orlando is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Denver
Orlando is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 6-14-2 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Orlando
Denver is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing Orlando
UTAH vs. DALLAS
Utah is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Utah is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
MILWAUKEE vs. LA CLIPPERS
Milwaukee is 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games when playing LA Clippers
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 8 games
BOSTON (32 - 9) at NEW JERSEY (19 - 21)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 88-60 ATS (+22.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 69-50 ATS (+14.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 69-42 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-24 ATS (+19.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-2 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND (24 - 15) at CHARLOTTE (15 - 24)
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 47-24 ATS (+20.6 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
PORTLAND is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS (23 - 13) at DETROIT (22 - 16)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 72-56 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 47-21 ATS (+23.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 37-62 ATS (-31.2 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA (19 - 20) at NEW YORK (15 - 23)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO (25 - 13) at CHICAGO (18 - 22)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 196-155 ATS (+25.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
CHICAGO is 54-68 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 72-102 ATS (-40.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 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
MIAMI (21 - 17) at HOUSTON (24 - 16)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 50-68 ATS (-24.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO (32 - 8) at DENVER (27 - 13)
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
DENVER is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
ORLANDO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ORLANDO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ORLANDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
ORLANDO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ORLANDO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ORLANDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
UTAH (24 - 16) at DALLAS (22 - 17)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE (20 - 22) at LA CLIPPERS (8 - 30)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 78-110 ATS (-43.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 50-69 ATS (-25.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-58 ATS (-22.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons