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SCOREBOARD
Saturday, Nov. 22
Portland at Phoenix (9 p.m. EST). Portland’s Greg Oden, continuing to improve during his delayed rookie season, faces Shaquille O’Neal for the first time.
STARS
Friday
— Elton Brand, 76ers, hit a 15-footer with 57 seconds left and finished with 17 points in his first game against his former Clippers teammates, leading Philadelphia to an 89-88 victory over Los Angeles.
— Kobe Bryant, Lakers, scored 11 of his 29 points in the third quarter before sitting out the fourth in Los Angeles’ 104-90 victory over Denver.
— Vince Carter and Devin Harris, Nets. Carter scored 39 points against his former team, and Harris added 30 in New Jersey’s 129-127 overtime win over Toronto.
— Dwight Howard, Magic, had 24 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks in Orlando’s 100-98 overtime victory over Indiana.
— Larry Hughes, Derrick Rose and Drew Gooden, Bulls. Hughes made five 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, Rose scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, and Gooden had 18 points and 16 rebounds in Chicago’s 115-110 victory over Golden State.
— Roger Mason, Spurs, scored 29 points in San Antonio’s 119-94 win over Utah.
— Joe Johnson, Hawks, had 30 points in Atlanta’s 88-83 victory over Charlotte.
SWAPS
New York traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford on Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted salary-cap space for the summer of 2010. Crawford was sent to Golden State for Al Harrington. Hours later, Randolph was shipped to the Los Angeles Clippers along with Mardy Collins for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas.
SWEET HOMECOMINGS
Kevin Garnett scored 17 points on 8-for-12 shooting in his first game in Minnesota since being traded to Boston before last season, helping the Celtics beat the Timberwolves 95-78 on Friday night. Garnett played 12 seasons for Minnesota. … The New Orleans Hornets made a triumphant return to Oklahoma City, routing the Thunder 105-80. The Hornets spent two seasons in Oklahoma City after they were displaced by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
SIDELINED
Utah forward Carlos Boozer sat out the Jazz’s game Friday night against San Antonio because of a left quadriceps strain. … Manu Ginobili could return to the San Antonio Spurs’ lineup next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September to repair ligament damage.
SLUMPS
Oklahoma City fell to an NBA-worst 1-12 with its 105-80 loss to New Orleans on Friday night. … Houston beat Washington 103-91 to drop the Wizards to 1-9, the franchise’s worst start since the 1966 Baltimore Bullets opened 1-10.
SPEAKING
“It’s always good to go somewhere and feel the love in the building. It’s even better to win in the place I used to play. It was a good feeling. There was a lot of great energy in the building. I was just blessed that the people came out, so thank you, fans.”—Kevin Garnett after his first game in Minnesota since being traded to Boston before last season. Garnett had 17 points on 8-for-12 in the Celtics’ 95-78 victory over the Timberwolves on Friday night.
Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic
Tracy McGrady led the way with 20 points on Friday night as the Rockets got past the Wizards by a final score of 103-91.
The Rockets managed to cover the 6.5-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (182.5).
Dwight Howard had 24 points and 17 boards on Friday night as the Magic beat the Pacers 100-98 in overtime.
The Magic were only able to PUSH the 2-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (203).
Current streak:
Orlando has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS
Orlando: 9-3 SU, 6-5-1 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 3-7
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Houston is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Orlando
Houston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing Houston
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Miami, Monday, November 24
Orlando home to Milwaukee, Monday, November 24
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Bobcats
Charlie Villanueva scored 20 points with six rebounds to help the Bucks upend the Knicks 104-87 on Friday. The Bucks covered the 4-point spread, and the 191 points fell UNDER the posted total of 206.5.
Andrew Bogut shot 7-for-11 from the field with 14 points and 17 rebounds for a double-double.
The Bobcats fell 88-83 to the Hawks as an 8-point underdog on Friday, as 8-point underdogs. The 171 points went UNDER the posted total of 188.5.
D.J. Augustin netted 26 points with three boards and seven assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 6-8 SU, 9-4-1 ATS
Charlotte: 3-8 SU, 6-5 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 2-8
After playing New York are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Charlotte
Milwaukee is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Charlotte is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
Charlotte is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee at Orlando, Monday, November 24
Charlotte home to Philadelphia, Monday, November 24
Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Hawks soared past the Bobcats in the fourth quarter to earn an 88-83 win on Friday. The Hawks failed to cover the 8-point spread, and the 171 points went UNDER the posted total of 188.5.
Joe Johnson poured in a game-high 30 points with eight assists for the Hawks. Marvin Williams added 22 points in the win.
The Cavaliers lsot 96-89 to the Pistons last time out, as 2.5-point road underdogs. The 185 points went UNDER the posted total of 190.
LeBron James netted a game-high 25 points with six rebounds and six assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS
Cleveland: 9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Charlotte are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Atlanta is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, November 26
Cleveland at New York, Tuesday, November 25
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat
Marquis Daniels had a team-high 25 points in Indiana's 100-98 overtime loss to Orlando on Friday night.
The Magic were only able to PUSH the 2-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (203).
The Heat were cooled off 101-95 by the Raptors last time out, as 3-point favorites at home. The 196 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
Dwyane Wade netted a game-high 40 points in a losing effort.
Team records:
Indiana: 5-6 SU, 6-4-1 ATS
Miami: 6-6 SU, 5-6-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
Miami most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Indiana is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Indiana's last 25 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Miami's last 25 games when playing at home against Indiana
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Indiana
Next up:
Indiana at Dallas, Tuesday, November 25
Miami home to Houston, Monday, November 24
Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Jersey Nets
Al Thornton was good for a game-high 22 points in the Clippers' 89-88 loss to Philadelphia on Friday night.
The Sixers failed to cover the 9.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (189).
Vince Carter poured in 39 points on Friday night as the Nets rallied for a 129-127 overtime win over the Raptors.
The Raptors had been favored by 8.5 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (196).
Team records:
Los Angeles: 2-10 SU, 3-9 ATS
New Jersey: 5-6 SU, 6-5 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 12 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
LA Clippers are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
New Jersey is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
New Jersey is 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games when playing LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers home to New Orleans, Monday, November 24
New Jersey at LA Lakers, Tuesday, November 25
Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks
Antawn Jamison had 27 points in Washington's 103-91 loss to the Rockets on Friday night.
The Rockets managed to cover the 6.5-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (182.5).
The Knicks were crushed 104-87 by the Bucks last time out, as 4-point underdogs. The 191 points fell UNDER the posted total of 206.5.
Chris Duhon scored 20 points, while Nate Robinson added 19 in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 4 straight games.
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 1-9 SU, 3-7 ATS
New York: 6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Golden State are 6-4
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Cleveland are 1-9
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Washington
New York is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Golden State, Tuesday, November 25
New York home to Cleveland, Tuesday, November 25
Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies
The Jazz were defeated 119-94 by the Spurs last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 213 points sailed OVER the posted total of 174.
C.J. Miles tossed in 16 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss for the Jazz.
The Grizzlies were ousted 91-76 by the Mavericks last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. The 167 points fell UNDER the posted total of 195.5.
O.J. Mayo tossed in a team-high 19 points in the loss.
Team records:
Utah: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS
Memphis: 4-8 SU, 6-6 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing San Antonio are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games at home
Memphis is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home
Next up:
Utah home to Chicago, Monday, November 24
Memphis home to San Antonio, Monday, November 24
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Hornets
The Thunder lost 105-80 to the Hornets on Friday, as 10.5-point underdogs. The 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 191.
Nick Collison tossed in 16 points and hauled down 13 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Chris Paul shot 6-for-9 from the field with 17 points, six rebounds and six assists in the win.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has lost 10 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 1-12 SU, 5-8 ATS
New Orleans: 6-5 SU, 3-7-1 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Phoenix are 4-6
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 1-9
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After playing Oklahoma City are 3-7
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Phoenix, Tuesday, November 25
New Orleans at LA Clippers, Monday, November 24
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns
Six players reached double figures as the Trail Blazers ran over the Kings 117-96 on Friday. The Trail Blazers covered th 4.5-point spread, and the 213 points sailed OVER the posted total of 198.
Steve Blake shot 7-for-14 from the field with 20 points and five assists. LaMarcus Aldridge chipped in with 19 in the win.
The Suns were defeated 105-92 by the Lakers last time out, as 5-point underdogs at home. The 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 207.
Amare Stoudemire shot 9-for-21 from the field with 21 points and eight rebounds in that loss.
Current streak:
Portland has won 2 straight games.
Phoenix has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 8-5 SU, 8-5 ATS
Phoenix: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After playing LA Lakers are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Portland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Portland is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Next up:
Portland home to Sacramento, Monday, November 24
Phoenix at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, November 25
HOUSTON (7 - 5) at ORLANDO (8 - 3) - 11/22/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 62-39 ATS (+19.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 268-217 ATS (+29.3 Units) in road games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MILWAUKEE (5 - 8) at CHARLOTTE (3 - 7) - 11/22/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 4-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA (5 - 5) at MIAMI (6 - 6) - 11/22/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 38-54 ATS (-21.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 32-57 ATS (-30.7 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-3 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ATLANTA (7 - 4) at CLEVELAND (9 - 3) - 11/22/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (1 - 8) at NEW YORK (6 - 5) - 11/22/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 65-91 ATS (-35.1 Units) in November games since 1996.
NEW YORK is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA CLIPPERS (2 - 9) at NEW JERSEY (4 - 6) - 11/22/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 35-57 ATS (-27.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 37-52 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 2-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OKLAHOMA CITY (1 - 11) at NEW ORLEANS (5 - 5) - 11/22/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 59-44 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 43-30 ATS (+10.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (8 - 4) at MEMPHIS (4 - 7) - 11/22/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (7 - 5) at PHOENIX (8 - 5) - 11/22/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 307-250 ATS (+32.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-0 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
7:00 PM HOUSTON vs. ORLANDO
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Orlando is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Houston
Orlando is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Houston
7:00 PM MILWAUKEE vs. CHARLOTTE
Milwaukee is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
Milwaukee is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
7:30 PM ATLANTA vs. CLEVELAND
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
7:30 PM INDIANA vs. MIAMI
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Indiana
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
7:30 PM LA CLIPPERS vs. NEW JERSEY
LA Clippers are 2-17 SU in their last 19 games
LA Clippers are 2-15 SU in their last 17 games on the road
New Jersey is 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games when playing LA Clippers
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
7:30 PM WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
8:00 PM OKLAHOMA CITY vs. NEW ORLEANS
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
8:00 PM UTAH vs. MEMPHIS
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
9:00 PM PORTLAND vs. PHOENIX
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 11-4-1 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Portland
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
DUNKEL
Indiana at Miami
The Pacers are 3-1 ATS on the road so far this season and look to take advantage of a Miami team that is just 21-39 ATS as a favorite over the last three seasons. Indiana is the underdog pick (+5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+5 1/2).
Game 701-702: Houston at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 119.536; Orlando 124.393
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 3; 184
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-3); Under
Game 703-704: Milwaukee at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 115.719; Charlotte 117.536
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 2; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 705-706: Indiana at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.742; Miami 120.588
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 1; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+5 1/2); Over
Game 707-708: Atlanta at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.771; Cleveland 128.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 13; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 10 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-10 1/2); Under
Game 709-710: Washington at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 110.167; New York 118.416
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 8; 210
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 4; 208
Dunkel Pick: New York (-4); Over
Game 711-712: LA Clippers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 114.332; New Jersey 117.243
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 3; 199
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 5; 193
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+5); Over
Game 713-714: Oklahoma City at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 103.944; New Orleans 123.235
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 19; 185
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 15; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-15); Under
Game 715-716: Utah at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 118.272; Memphis 114.815
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 3 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 717-718: Portland at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 122.132; Phoenix 122.829
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+6 1/2); Over
Houston at Orlando, 7:05 ET NBATV
Houston: 30-11 Under off Over
Orlando: 21-6 ATS in November
Milwaukee at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Milwaukee: 5-2 ATS in road games
Charlotte: 9-2 Under this season
Indiana at Miami, 7:35 ET
Indiana: 22-8 Over after a loss by 6 points or less
Miami: 1-10 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less
Atlanta at Cleveland, 7:35 ET
Atlanta: 9-20 ATS playing their 3rd game in 4 days
Cleveland: 22-10 ATS at home off BB Unders
Washington at New York, 7:35 ET
Washington: 18-5 ATS Away off home loss
New York: 16-3 Under after a game where opponent grabbed 65+ rebounds
LA Clippers at New Jersey, 7:35 ET
LA Clippers: 19-8 Under off BB ATS wins
New Jersey: 9-21 ATS vs. Western Conference
Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 0-5 ATS L5 games
New Orleans: 29-13 ATS playing on back-to-back days
Utah at Memphis, 8:35 ET
Utah: 5-1 Over off an Over
Memphis: 13-4 ATS off road division loss
Portland at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Portland: 31-15 ATS revenging DD road loss
Phoenix: 13-4 Under off division game
Tips and Trends
Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns
Blazers: Portland rookie Greg Oden will meet Phoenix center Shaquille O'Neal for the very first time, and he will look to help the Blazers break a 10-game series losing streak. Oden has played in six games off the bench since returning from a sprained ankle, averaging 9.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. The team should be well-rested after Friday's 117-96 win at Sacramento, as only LaMarcus Aldridge played more than 30 minutes. Portland has won its last two games by a combined 63 points. “I’ve had lots of rest the last two games,” said Portland guard Brandon Roy.
Blazers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Blazers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games overall.
Key Injuries - G Martell Webster (foot) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 96
Suns (-5.5, O/U 198): Phoenix is looking to avoid its first three-game losing streak of the season following Thursday's 105-92 home loss to the Lakers. The Suns shot 44 percent from the field and made 6-of-18 attempts from 3-point range against LA. “We’re not really shooting the ball well,” O’Neal said. “When the jumpers aren’t falling you’ve just got to put it on the floor and take it to the floor and just mix it up a little bit. We just have to fight back and keep it going.”
Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
The UNDER is 4-1 in Phoenix's last 5 games overall.
Key Injuries - G Leandro Barbosa (personal) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 102