Phoenix Suns vs. Toronto Raptors
The Suns were upset 105-103 by the Timberwolves on Friday, as 8-point favorites. The 208 points fell UNDER the posted total of 215.
Shaquille O'Neal tossed in 22 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The struggling Raptors were defeated 111-104 by the Pacers last time out, as 4.5-point underdogs. The game's combined score made it OVER the posted total of 213.5.
Chris Bosh netted 25 points with 16 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 2 straight games.
Toronto has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 22-15 SU, 13-24 ATS
Toronto: 16-25 SU, 16-24-1 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 9 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games at home
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Toronto is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games at home
Next up:
Phoenix at Boston, Monday, January 19
Toronto at Atlanta, Monday, January 19
Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Heat lost 93-86 on Saturday to the Rockets as 3.5-point road underdogs. The game's 179 points fell UNDER the posted total of 186.5.
Dwyane Wade had a game-high 29 points and dished out nine assists in a losing effort.
The Thunder pulled off a stunning 89-79 upset victory over the Pistons on Friday. The Thunder won the game as a 5-point underdog, while the 168 points went UNDER the posted total of 189.
Kevin Durant had 32 points and six rebounds, while Chris Wilcox added 17 points in that win.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 21-18 SU, 18-20-1 ATS
Oklahoma City: 8-33 SU, 27-14 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Golden State are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing Miami
Next up:
Miami home to Boston, Wednesday, January 21
Oklahoma City at Golden State, Wednesday, January 21
PHOENIX vs. TORONTO
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
MIAMI vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
PHOENIX (22 - 15) at TORONTO (16 - 25)
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHOENIX is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI (21 - 18) at OKLAHOMA CITY (8 - 33)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 50-69 ATS (-25.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 98-70 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Sunday Research
By Indiancowboy
Phoenix vs. Toronto
The Suns come off back to back losses here including to the Twolves at home and at Denver on the road. The Suns have lost 4 straight covers and these two teams have not met this year. Note, the Raptors were playing great basketball but ran into the Celtics twice and recently ran into a healthy Bulls team at home. The Raptors also took a loss on the road at Indiana and look to bounce-back here. Despite not having Calderon that has not prevented this team from beating the likes of the Magic (which only a few teams have done at home this year) and the Rockets this year, so who is to say the Raptors can't step up at home after such they come off some road losses as they return home. I can see this either way, but a small lean on the Raps here at home.