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Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors

The Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.

The Magic won their second straight by defeating the winless Nets 95-85 on Friday. The Magic covered the 9.5-point spread, but the teams played UNDER the night's posted total of 198.5.

Dwight Howard led the Magic with 20 points and 22 rebounds for a double-double in the win.

The Raptors were defeated 115-107 by the Grizzlies last time out, as 2.5-point favorites. The 222 points sailed OVER the posted total of 195.

Chris Bosh dropped a game-high 37 points to go with 12 rebounds.

Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Orlando: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Toronto: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Memphis are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games
Orlando is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Toronto
Orlando is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando
Toronto is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando

Next up:
Orlando at Detroit, Tuesday, November 3
Toronto home to Detroit, Wednesday, November 4

Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat

The fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will be treated to a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat when they take their seats on Sunday.

The Bulls were defeated 118-90 by the Celtics last time out, as 11.5-point underdogs. The 208 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.

Joakim Noah had 16 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.

Dwyane Wade poured in 32 points to help the Heat beat the Pacers 96-83 on Friday. The Heat won the game as a slight 1.5-point underdog, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 213.

Jermaine O'Neal had 22 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double.

Current streak:
Miami has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Miami: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing Indiana are 1-9
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Miami
Chicago is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago

Next up:
Chicago home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, November 3
Miami home to Phoenix, Tuesday, November 3

New Orleans Hornets vs. Boston Celtics

The New Orleans Hornets and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at TD Garden.

The Hornets came away with 28 points in the fourth quarter and rallied for a 97-92 victory over the Kings. The Hornets failed to cover the 7.5-point, and the combined 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 202.

Chris Paul led the Hornets with 31 points from 8-for-14 shooting.

The Celtics won their third straight by rolling past the Bulls 118-90 on Friday. The Celtics covered the 11.5-point spread, while the 208 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.

Paul Pierce shot 8-for-12 from the field with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Eddie House also had 22 points in the win.

Current streak:
Boston has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
New Orleans: 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS
Boston: 3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Sacramento are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans's last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of New Orleans's last 23 games when playing Boston
Boston is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 11 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans

Next up:
New Orleans at New York, Monday, November 2
Boston at Philadelphia, Tuesday, November 3

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will meet on the court at Ford Center on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.

The Trail Blazers were defeated 111-107 by the Rockets last time out, as 3-point favorites. That game's 218 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.

Brandon Roy poured in a game-high 42 points in a losing effort.

The Thunder trailed early in the game, but managed to pull out a 91-83 victory over the Pistons on Friday. The Thunder won the game as 5-point underdogs, while the 174 points went UNDER the posted total 190.5.

Kevin Durant had a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds.

Current streak:
Portland has lost 2 straight games.
Oklahoma City has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Portland: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Oklahoma City: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS

Portland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland's last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Portland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City
Portland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oklahoma City's last 13 games at home
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland

Next up:
Portland home to Atlanta, Tuesday, November 3
Oklahoma City home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, November 3

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Pepsi Center.

The Grizzlies scored 39 points in the fourth quarter as they defeated the Raptors 115-107 on Friday. The Grizzlies won the game as 2.5-point underdogs, while the 222 points sailed OVER the posted total of 195.

Zach Randolph led the Grizzlies with 30 points and seven rebounds.

The Nuggets put up 35 points in the fourth quarter and rallied for a 97-94 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Nuggets won the game as 7.5-point underdogs, while the 191 points went UNDER the posted total of 200.

Carmelo Anthony led the way with a game-high 41 points, and Chauncey Billups added 22 in the win.

Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Memphis: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Denver: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Sacramento are 2-8
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Denver most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Indiana are 8-2
After playing Portland are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Memphis's last 18 games on the road
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Denver is 21-1 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Memphis
Denver is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing Memphis

Next up:
Memphis at Sacramento, Monday, November 2
Denver at Indiana, Tuesday, November 3

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at US Airways Center.

The Timberwolves were pounded 104-87 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 12.5-point underdogs. The 191 points went UNDER the posted total of 191.5.

Jonny Flynn shot 6-for-10 from the field with 17 points in the loss.

Steve Nash dropped 18 points and dished out 17 assists in helping the Suns defeat the Warriors 123-101 on Friday. The Suns covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 224 points went UNDER the posted total of 232.5.

Leandro Barbosa netted a game-high 24 points, while Amare Stoudemire added 20 in the win.

Current streak:
Phoenix has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Minnesota: 1-1 SU, 0-1-1 ATS
Phoenix: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Golden State are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Minnesota at LA Clippers, Monday, November 2
Phoenix at Miami, Tuesday, November 3

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

The Hawks jumped out to an early lead en route to a 100-89 win over the Wizards on Friday. The Hawks covered the 6-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 203.

Joe Johnson led the Hawks with 17 points, while dishing out five assists. Jamal Crawford chipped in with 16 points in the win.

The Lakers were defeated 94-80 by the Mavericks last time out, as 8-point favorites. That game's 174 points went UNDER the posted total of 204.5.

Andrew Bynum led the Lakers with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Atlanta: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Los Angeles: 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After playing Dallas are 5-5
After a loss are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games
LA Lakers are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games at home
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Next up:
Atlanta at Portland, Tuesday, November 3
LA Lakers at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, November 3

 
Posted : November 1, 2009 6:47 am
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