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Saturday, Dec. 6
Cleveland at Charlotte (7 p.m. EST). Cleveland beat Indiana 97-73 at home Friday night for its seventh straight victory. The Cavs are 15-1 since opening 1-2. The Bobcats are coming off a 101-96 loss in Milwaukee on Friday night.
STARS
Friday
— Yao Ming, Rockets, scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter and had 14 rebounds and five assists in Houston’s 131-112 win over Golden State. Yao was 9-for-9 from the line in the final quarter and 17-of-19 overall.
— Dwight Howard, Magic, had 21 points and 23 rebounds to help Orlando beat Oklahoma City 98-89.
— Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo, Celtics. Allen scored 19 points, and Rondo followed his first career triple-double with 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in Boston’s 93-78 victory over Portland.
— Rudy Gay, Grizzlies, scored 16 of his 25 points in the second half of Memphis’ 93-81 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers….
— Michael Redd, Bucks, had 25 points in Milwaukee’s 101-96 victory over Charlotte.
SMOKED
Former NBA player Corie Blount faces felony drug possession charges in Ohio after authorities saw him pick up a package they knew contained marijuana, then found more marijuana at his home. Deputies confiscated a total of 29 pounds of marijuana, a 1996 Mercedes Benz, a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, a 2000 Chevrolet Sububan, three guns and $29,500 in cash. Blount was released on $10,090 bond.
START
Toronto lost its first game under interim coach Jay Triano, falling 114-87 at Utah on Friday night. Sam Mitchell was fired Wednesday, a day after a 132-93 loss at Denver. Triano is the first Canadian head coach in NBA history.
SCORING
Miami’s Dwyane Wade leads the NBA in scoring with 28.4 average, followed by Cleveland’s LeBron James (26.6) and Toronto’s Chris Bosh (26.1).
SPEAKING
“He was a monster in the fourth.”—Golden State’s Rafter Alston after Yao Ming scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter in Houston’s 131-112 victory Friday night. The 7-foot-6 Yao also had 14 rebounds and five assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Bobcats
The Cavaliers had six players reach double-figures in Friday's 97-73 victory over the Pacers. The Cavaliers covered the 11-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total of 207.
LeBron James had 11 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists for the Cavaliers. Mo Williams and Zdrunas Ilgauskas had 17 points apiece in the win.
The Bobcats were defeated 101-96 by the Bucks last time out, as 4-point underdogs. That game's 197 points sailed OVER the posted total of 186.
Raymond Felton led the Bobcats with 19 points with eight assists.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 16-3 SU, 15-4 ATS
Charlotte: 7-12 SU, 12-7 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing Indiana are 7-3
After a win are 9-1
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Miami are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Charlotte is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto, Tuesday, December 9
Charlotte at Miami, Monday, December 8
New Jersey Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Nets jumped out to a 14 point lead and cruised past the Timberwolves 113-84 on Friday. The Nets covered the 7-point spread, but the 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Vince Carter led the way with 18 points, while Brook Lopez addded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The 76ers came back in the fourth quarter on Friday, as they defeated the Pistons 96-91. The 76ers won the game as an 8-point underdog, while the 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Andre Miller led the 76ers with 19 points and six rebounds, while Louis Williams added 16 points in the win.
Team records:
New Jersey: 10-8 SU, 11-7 ATS
Philadelphia: 9-11 SU, 8-12 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 9-1
After a win are 4-6
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games on the road
New Jersey is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Next up:
New Jersey home to New York, Wednesday, December 10
Philadelphia home to Cleveland, Wednesday, December 10
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat
The Thunder fell 98-87 to the Magic last time out, as 13-point underdogs. The 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.
Russell Westbrook tossed in 19 points with nine boards in the loss.
Six players reached double-figures on Wednesday, as the Heat defeated the Jazz 93-89. The Heat won the game as 3.5-point underdogs, and the 182 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.
Dwyane Wade shot 8-for-17 from the field with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists. Shawn Marion chipped in with 15 points in the win.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has lost 2 straight games.
Miami has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 2-18 SU, 11-9 ATS
Miami: 10-9 SU, 9-9-1 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Golden State are 3-7
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 1-9
Miami most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing Utah are 6-4
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing Miami
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Oklahoma City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Golden State, Monday, December 8
Miami home to Charlotte, Monday, December 8
Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Hornets
The Grizzlies pulled ahead in the second quarter and went on to defeat the Clippers 93-81 on Friday, as 1.5-point underdogs. The 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Rudy Gay tossed in a game-high 25 points to lead the Grizzlies, and O.J. Mayo added 20 points in the win.
The Hornets jumped out in front with 35 points in the first quarter and rolled past the Suns 104-91 on Wednesday. The Hornets covered the 9-point spread, while the 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.
Chris Paul scored 24 points with four rebounds and 15 assists. Peja Stojakovic added 24 points, while David West added 23 points in the win.
Team records:
Memphis: 5-14 SU, 7-12 ATS
New Orleans: 10-6 SU, 6-9-1 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 3-7
After playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After a win are 1-9
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 4-5
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
Next up:
Memphis home to Houston, Monday, December 8
New Orleans home to Charlotte, Wednesday, December 10
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Clippers were outclassed in a 93-81 loss to the Grizzlies last time out, as 1.5-point favorites. The 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Marcus Camby shot 7-for-8 from the field with 15 points and 10 rebounds in a double-double performance in the loss.
The Timberwolves lost 113-84 to the Nets last time out, as 7-point underdogs. The 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Al Jefferson notched a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 3-16 SU, 6-13 ATS
Minnesota: 4-14 SU, 6-12 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Orlando are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 1-9
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Minnesota
LA Clippers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers home to Orlando, Monday, December 8
Minnesota home to Utah, Tuesday, December 9
Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls
The Wizards fell short in a comeback in a 106-104 loss to the Lakers last time out, as 12-point underdogs. That game's 210 points fell UNDER the posted total of 213.5.
Caron Butler scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss.
The Bulls were defeated 97-90 by the Bucks last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201.
Luol Deng shot 9-for-14 from the field with 21 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 3-14 SU, 7-10 ATS
Chicago: 8-11 SU, 10-9 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Washington
Chicago is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 12 games at home
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Detroit, Tuesday, December 9
Chicago home to New York, Tuesday, December 9
Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Hawks won their third straight on Friday with a 98-95 win over the Knicks. The Hawks failed to cover the 10.5-point spread, and the 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 215.5.
Josh Smith led the Hawks with 16 points and eight rebounds, and Marvin Williams added a team-high 18 points.
Dirk Nowitzki tossed in a game-high 39 points in leading the Mavericks past the Suns 112-97 on Thursday. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Nowitzki shot 17-for-25 from the field with nine rebounds, and Jason Terry added 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.
Dallas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 12-6 SU, 9-9 ATS
Dallas: 10-8 SU, 9-9 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 1-9
After playing New York are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 9-1
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Atlanta is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Houston, Tuesday, December 9
Dallas home to San Antonio, Tuesday, December 9
Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Warriors were defeated 131-112 by the Rockets last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 210.
Stephen Jackson netted 26 points with five rebounds and five assists.
The Spurs dominated in the early going and never looked back in a 108-91 victory over the Nuggets on Thursday, as 4-point underdogs. The combined 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.5.
Tim Duncan led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Tony Parker chipped in with a game-high 22 points in the win.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 8 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 5-14 SU, 8-11 ATS
San Antonio: 10-8 SU, 9-9 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Dallas are 8-2
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Golden State is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
San Antonio is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Antonio's last 14 games at home
San Antonio is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Golden State
Next up:
Golden State at Oklahoma City, Monday, December 8
San Antonio at Dallas, Tuesday, December 9
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns
The Jazz handed the Raptors their third straight loss with a 114-87 victory on Friday. The Jazz covered the 4.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 206.5.
Mehmet Okur tossed in a game-high 21 points with five rebounds to lead the Jazz. Paul Millsap had 17 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Suns fell 112-97 to the Maericks last time out, as 3.5-point road underdogs. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Amare Stoudemire netted 28 points for the Suns, and Steve Nash added 20 points with 10 assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 13-8 SU, 11-10 ATS
Phoenix: 11-9 SU, 8-12 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 9-1
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 4-6
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
Utah is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games at home
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Utah at Minnesota, Tuesday, December 9
Phoenix home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, December 9
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings
The Nuggets were upset 108-91 by the Spurs as 4-point favorites last time out. That game's 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.5.
Carmelo Anthony had 16 points and six rebounds in a losing effort.
Kevin Martin scored 22 points off the bench for Sacramento in its 97-94 loss to Utah on Tuesday night.
Utah covered as 2.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 209-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 13-7 SU, 12-7-1 ATS
Sacramento: 5-15 SU, 9-11 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After playing Utah are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games at home
Sacramento is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Denver
Next up:
Denver home to Minnesota, Wednesday, December 10
Sacramento home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, December 9
CLEVELAND (15 - 3) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 11)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY (9 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 11)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-2 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY (2 - 17) at MIAMI (10 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
MIAMI is 41-58 ATS (-22.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS (3 - 15) at MINNESOTA (4 - 13)
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-59 ATS (-24.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 76-101 ATS (-35.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-55 ATS (-26.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS (4 - 14) at NEW ORLEANS (10 - 6)
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 42-58 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 63-46 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 54-32 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 7-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE (5 - 13) at SAN ANTONIO (10 - 8)
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 42-58 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 458-394 ATS (+24.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 298-244 ATS (+29.6 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA (11 - 6) at DALLAS (10 - 8)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON (3 - 13) at CHICAGO (8 - 11)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
UTAH (12 - 8) at PHOENIX (11 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 308-253 ATS (+29.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
UTAH is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DENVER (13 - 7) at SACRAMENTO (5 - 15)
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND vs. CHARLOTTE
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
NEW JERSEY vs. PHILADELPHIA
New Jersey is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. MIAMI
Oklahoma City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
LA CLIPPERS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
MEMPHIS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Memphis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
ATLANTA vs. DALLAS
Atlanta is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Atlanta is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
GOLDEN STATE vs. SAN ANTONIO
Golden State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
WASHINGTON vs. CHICAGO
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chicago is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
UTAH vs. PHOENIX
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Utah is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
DENVER vs. SACRAMENTO
Denver is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Sacramento
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Sacramento is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Denver