Sunday's NBA Tip Sheet
By Brad Young
**Blazers at Hawks**
-Las Vegas Sports Consultants installed Atlanta as a four-point home ‘chalk’ over Portland, with the total set at 189. This contest is scheduled to start at 1:05 p.m. ET.
-Portland (41-24 straight up, 33-32 against the spread) improved to 3-1 SU its last four games after upending New Jersey Friday as a seven-point home favorite, 109-100. The combined 209 points toppled the 195 ½-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ improve to 2-1 the past three outings.
-The Blazers won the rebounding battle, 37-32, while shooting 45 percent (32-of-71) from the field. Guard Brandon Roy led all scorers with 31 points, while forward LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 and 10 rebounds.
-Portland has struggled to a 13-18 SU and 12-19 ATS road record, dropping those affairs by an average score of 97-95.
-Atlanta (38-28 SU, 36-29 ATS) is currently riding a four-game SU and ATS winning streak after cruising past Indiana Friday as a six-point home ‘chalk,’ 101-87. The combined 188 points never seriously threatened the 207 ½-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ cash the fourth consecutive contest.
-The Hawks outrebounded the Pacers, 52-42, while shooting a solid 48 percent (42-of-88) from the field and 41 percent (7-of-17) from behind the arc. Guard Joe Johnson paced the offense with 30 points on 12-of-23 shooting, while center Al Horford added 17 and 15 rebounds.
-Atlanta sports an impressive 24-7 SU and 18-13 ATS home ledger, with the ‘under’ going 18-13. The Hawks have been winning their home endeavors by an average score of 99-93.
-Atlanta forward Marvin Williams is ‘out’ the next few weeks due to a back injury. Portland forward Nicolas Batum (shoulder) is ‘probable’ versus the Hawks, while guard Rudy Fernandez (neck) is ‘questionable.’
**Mavericks at Lakers**
-LVSC opened Los Angeles as a 10 ½-point home favorite over Dallas, with the total listed at 212. This contest is scheduled to tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
-Dallas (40-26 SU, 32-34 ATS) had strung together three wins in a row SU and ATS before falling to Golden State Friday night as a two-point road ‘chalk,’ 119-110. The combined 229 points eclipsed the 223 ½-point closing total, enabling the ‘over’ to improve to 3-1 the past four games.
-The Mavericks were outrebounded, 59-50, while shooting 43 percent (44-of-103) from the field. Forward Dirk Nowitzki accounted for 27 points and nine rebounds, while teammate Jason Kidd had 21, 10 and 11 assists.
-Dallas is a modest 16-18 SU and 18-16 ATS away from home, with the ‘under’ going 21-13. The Mavs have been dropping those games by an average score of 100-98.
-Los Angeles (52-13 SU, 34-31 ATS) has won consecutive contests SU and ATS after beating San Antonio Thursday as a 2 ½-point road underdog, 102-95. The combined 197 points went ‘over’ the 194-point closing total.
-The Lakers controlled the boards, 42-33, and shot a blistering 52 percent (43-of-83) from the field along with 44 percent (4-of-9) from 3-point land. Kobe Bryant led a balanced attack with 23 points and six assists, while Pau Gasol added 23 and 11 rebounds.
-Los Angeles is 29-4 SU at Staples Center, but just 16-17 ATS. The Lakers have been winning those matchups by an average score of 109-99, helping the ‘over’ go 19-13.
-Los Angeles is 5-0 SU and 2-3 ATS the previous five meetings with Dallas after winning the last matchup November 28 as an 11-point home ‘chalk,’ 114-107. The combined 221 points toppled the 205-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ improve to 5-1 the past six games in this series.
-Dallas forward Josh Howard (ankle) and forward Devean George (knee) are ‘out.’
**Knicks at Cavaliers**
-There is no overnight line or total on the New York-Cleveland contest due to a couple of key injuries. This game is scheduled to start at 6:05 p.m. ET.
-New York (28-37 SU, 37-28 ATS) has put together a three-game SU and ATS winning streak after knocking off Minnesota Friday as a 5 ½-point road favorite, 102-94. The combined 196 points never seriously threatened the 219-point closing total, ending back-to-back ‘over’ outings.
-The Knicks outrebounded the Timberwolves, 50-41, while shooting just 39 percent (34-of-87) from the field. All five starters reached double digits in scoring, led by Nate Robinson’s 25 points and seven assists, while Wilson Chandler contributed 24 and 12 rebounds.
-Cleveland (52-13 SU, 41-24 ATS) is riding a four-game SU winning streak after slipping past Sacramento in overtime Friday night as a 10 ½-point road favorite, 126-123. The combined 249 points soared past the 199 ½-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ cash the second consecutive contest.
-The Cavs are a stellar 28-1 SU and 22-7 ATS on their home court, with the ‘under’ going 16-13. Cleveland has been winning its home endeavors by an average score of 103-88.
-The Cavs are 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS the previous four meetings with New York after winning the last matchup February 4 as a 5 ½-point road favorite, 107-102. The combined 209 points eclipsed the 208-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ improve to 6-1 the past seven games in this series.
-New York guard Nate Robinson (virus) is ‘probable’ against the Cavaliers, while guard Chris Duhon (back) is ‘out.’
**Nets at Clippers**
-There is no overnight line or total on this matchup due to various injuries. This game is slated to start at 9:35 p.m. ET.
-New Jersey (28-37 SU, 34-30 ATS) has dropped its last two games SU and ATS after Friday’s setback to Portland as a seven-point road underdog, 109-100. The ‘over’ has gone 4-1 the past five outings for the Nets.
-Devin Harris poured in 27 points along with seven rebounds and eight assists, while center Brook Lopez added 22 and six.
-The Nets are 14-18 SU and 19-13 ATS on the road, with the ‘over’ going 19-13. New Jersey has been losing those contests by an average score of 102-99.
-Los Angeles (15-49 SU, 26-38 ATS) is currently mired in a six-game SU losing skid heading into a Saturday night game at Denver. The Clippers have covered their last two outings, with the ‘under’ cashing each time.
-Los Angeles is a dismal 8-26 SU and 13-21 ATS at Staples Center, losing those games by an average score of 102-93.
-New Jersey had lost consecutive contests to the Clippers SU and ATS before winning the lone encounter this season Nov. 22 as a 3 ½-point home ‘chalk,’ 112-95. The combined 207 points soared past the 190 ½-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ go 4-1 the past five games in this series.
-Los Angeles forward Zach Randolph (personal) is expected to miss this matchup with the Nets, while center Marcus Camby (ear) is ‘probable.’
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Dallas (40-26, 32-34 ATS) at L.A. Lakers (52-13, 34-31 ATS)
After two days off, the Lakers will try to complete a Texas trifecta when they host the Mavericks inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles scored back-to-back wins and covers in Texas last week, winning at Houston 102-96 as a 3½-point ‘dog Wednesday and then getting a 102-95 victory in San Antonio the following night as a three-point pup. The Lakers are 29-4 at home this season, but just 16-17 ATS.
The Mavericks had their three-game winning streak snapped Friday night in Oakland when they fell to Golden State 119-110 as a 1½-point favorite. The 119 points was the most Dallas has allowed since Jan. 25 when it got smoked in Boston 124-100 as a nine-point pup.
The Lakers have dominated this rivalry lately, winning five straight (2-3 ATS), including both meetings this season. On Nov. 11, Los Angeles got a 106-99 win in Dallas as a 5½-point chalk and then scored a 114-107 home win on Nov. 28 but came up short as a 10½-point favorite. The visitor is on a 6-0-1 ATS run in this series, and the Mavs have gotten the cash in their last four visits to the Staples Center.
Dallas is just 2-6 ATS in its last eight roadies overall and 2-5 ATS in its last seven as a pup, but it is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 after a non-cover and 4-1 ATS in its last five against Pacific Division squads. The Lakers are just 1-4 ATS in their last five as a favorite, but they are on positive pointspread runs of 6-1 after getting two days off and 6-2 against Southwest Division teams.
The Mavs have topped the total in seven of 10 overall, but otherwise it’s been all “unders” for Dallas, including 7-2 on the road, 17-6 on Sundays and 7-1 as an underdog. For Los Angeles, the under is on runs of 5-2 overall, 4-1 as a favorite, 4-1-1 on Sundays and 4-0 at home against teams with losing road records. However in this rivalry, the over is 5-1 in the last six clashes overall and 6-2 in the last eight in Hollywood.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
Utah (41-25, 35-31 ATS) at Orlando (48-17, 41-23-1 ATS)
The Jazz don’t have much time to recover after a triple-overtime loss in Miami Saturday, heading up the Florida coast to Amway Arena in Orlando to take on the Magic.
Utah has followed up a 12-game winning streak (9-3 ATS) with back-to-back SU and ATS setbacks, including Saturday’s heartbreaking 140-129 setback in Miami in three overtimes, failing as a two-point chalk. Including Wednesday’s 100-93 loss in Atlanta as a 1½-point underdog, the Jazz are just 13-19 SU (15-17 ATS) on the highway this season.
Orlando has won six of seven overall (5-2 ATS), most recently knocking off Washington 112-103 Friday, getting the cash as a 7½-point favorite. The Magic have been tough defensively, allowing just 92.2 points a game over the last five, and they surrender just 91.8 ppg at home this season.
The Magic are 9-1-1 ATS in this series dating back to 2004 and they scored a 103-94 victory in Utah on Dec. 13, pulling off the upset as a 7½-point underdogs However, last season in Orlando, the Jazz prevailed 113-94 as four-point underdogs. The pup has cashed in five straight meetings, with the visitor getting the money in four of those five. Finally, prior to last year, the Magic had covered four straight against Utah at Amway Arena.
Utah is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 overall and 4-2 in its last six on the road, but the Jazz are on ATS slides of 2-5 against the Southeast Division, 2-5 on the second night of a back-to-back and 2-7 on the road against teams with a winning home record. Orlando is on a plethora of ATS runs, including 35-16 overall, 20-6 against the Western Conference, 5-0 on Sundays, 6-1 after one day off and 4-1 against Northwest Division teams.
For the Jazz, the under is 6-2 in their last seven overall, 4-1 in their last five on Sunday and 4-2 in their last six against teams from the Eastern Conference, but the over has been the play in seven of their last 10 on the second day of a back-to-back. Orlando is on “under” streaks of 15-7 at home, 5-2 against Western Conference teams and 4-1 against teams with a winning record. Lastly, the under is 4-1 in the last five matchups in this series.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
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What bettors need to know: Mavericks at Lakers
By MATT SEVERANCE
Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers (-10.5, 212)
Season series
The Lakers have beaten the Mavericks in Big D (106-99, when L.A. was -5.5) and in L.A. (114-107, when Dallas was getting 10.5) this season. That extends Los Angeles' win streak in this series to five. Dallas is an incredible 3-32 in its past 35 at the Lakers but has managed to cover in the past four trips. If they playoffs started today, Sunday's game would be the first-round matchup in the West.
The Mavs enter off a 119-110 loss at Golden State Friday night, which ended Dallas' three-game winning streak. Jason Kidd had his second triple-double of the season (his first game against the Lakers, against whom he has four career) and Dirk Nowitzki had at least 20 points for the ninth consecutive game. But the Mavs were pounded on the boards to the tune of 28 second-chance points for Golden State. Sunday's game concludes a four-game road trip for Dallas.
The Lakers enter off impressive wins in back-to-back nights against the two other Texas teams. Thursday's victory in San Antonio gave Los Angeles the Pacific Division crown, making it the first team in the West to clinch a playoff spot.
Well-deserved day off
The Lakers' Pau Gasol said he was looking forward to a little rest following Thursday's win. He played 84 total minutes against the Rockets and Spurs, shooting a combined 57.6 percent. Coach Phil Jackson canceled Friday's practice to give his guys a breather, adding that his top priority was getting Gasol some rest after having to battle Yao Ming and Tim Duncan.
Los Angeles is home for three games, where it has won six in a row (3-3 ATS), then heads out on a season-high seven-game trip.
Injury report
Those early-season meetings might be a bit misleading because the Lakers had Andrew Bynum in both. The big man totaled 29 points and 20 rebounds in the two games. Bynum, out since Jan. 31 with a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, started running on a treadmill this week but he's still not expected back until April.
The Mavericks didn't have Josh Howard for either meeting with the Lakers because of various injuries. The team's third-leading scorer likely won't play Sunday, either. He has missed the past four games with an injured left ankle, with Dallas going 3-1 ATS in that stretch. Howard did participate in a team shootaround Friday but isn't expected to be ready to return.
Dallas will be down two other regulars Sunday as well. Jerry Stackhouse, who has played in just 10 games this season with a chronically sore right foot, is back working out with the team but also isn't yet ready to return.
And former Laker Devean George, who has been starting for Howard, suffered cartilage damage in his right knee at Portland Wednesday. He might need surgery which could end his season. George would have guarded Kobe Bryant plenty Sunday.
With those three injuries, the Mavs are down to Antoine Wright, Matt Carroll and Gerald Green as the only healthy swingmen on the team. Coach Rick Carlisle said he would experiment with some other options, such as James Singleton and even possibly moving Kidd to small forward occasionally.
Laker lineup change
The Lakers' two-game winning streak (2-0 ATS) is due in part to the unselfishness of small forward Luke Walton. On the team flight to Houston Tuesday, Walton suggested to Jackson that he be moved from the starting lineup to the second unit in an effort to give that struggling No. 2 group (known as the Bench Mob) a boost.
Walton said the No. 1 unit had enough play makers in Bryant, Gasol and Lamar Odom. Walton thought he could “facilitate” the offense with the reserves. Jackson agreed, which meant Trevor Ariza moved into the starting five.
Both guys have filled the stat sheet in the two games, with Ariza totaling 18 points, five assists, nine rebounds and six steals. Walton has put up 14 points, three assists, nine rebounds and a steal.
“It's been better for both the second unit and the first unit," Ariza said to reporters. "They've played better and we've played better. It's working out."
Sunday NBA Research
By Indiancowboy
Indiana vs. Toronto
Indiana won by 7 last time at home covering the -4.5. These two teams have split the regular season series with each one winning at home. Toronto has lost 8 of 10 SU and comes off an OT loss to the Pistons at home. There is no line here but Indiana is typically a solid road dog of late despite being banged up, but Toronto has revenge and desperately needs a win for morale at home.
Portland vs. Atlanta
Portland beat this team by 10 at home with a similar -4.5 spread. Now, the Hawks lay the same number in Atlanta. Portland has lost to Houston, Detroit and SA all on the road of late - Hawks have covered 4 straight against the Jazz, Pacers, Hornets and Pistons. A lean on Atlanta to keep it going and get their revenge at home.
Memphis vs. Detroit
Detroit barely defeated the Raps on the road in their last contest. They beat this team by 8 on the road. Memphis has covered 5 of 6 of late though, including Houston, Boston and Philly. Tough to go either way given how well Detroit is playing overall but Memphis can be a tough dog as they were down by just 3 at halftime at Boston - and down by 7 after 3q there.
Boston vs. Milwaukee
Bucks have covered both times these two teams have played. Boston won in OT in Milwaukee last time out. Boston comes off a nice win against Memphis at home, this team only beat Jersey by 4 on the road and did lose to the Clips. Milwaukee coming off back to back losses at home I think will be very game for this contest with revenge and 70% of the public backing Boston could be in for some trouble here.
Miami vs. Philadelphia
Miami beat this team by 6 at home earlier this year. In my opinion, Wade should be crowned the MVP, given he has done the most with less - although if you argued Lebron has done the most with the less - I can agree with you there . There is no line on this game, but I have to respect how well Miami is playing and I have to respect Philadelphia's revenge as well, no thanks.
Dallas vs. L.A. Lakers
Dallas does not have Howard in this contest and the Lakers beat this team by 7 at home and 7 on the road and now are laying around -9.5. Dallas comes off a 9 point loss to GS and the Lakers come off big wins against SA and Houston on the road. This team is 52-13. Props. I can't lay the points with the Lakers here b/c all too often I have seen the Mavs lose SU but they will be game for despite no Howard and will likely make a game of it - having said that, their room for error is small as if either Dirk or Terry has a bad game, this could be a blowout for L.A. Note, the offshore line took a hit from -10.5 to -0.5 upon release in favor of Dallas.
Injury Reports
Indiana: Granger is Doubtful.
Toronto: Bargnani is Questionable.
Boston: Davis is OUT.
Detroit: Wallace is Questionable.
Dallas: Howard is OUT.
NY: Duhon is OUT. Robinson is Questionable.
Cleveland: West is Questionable.
Orlando: Hedo is Questionable.
Washington: Butler is Questionable.
Golden State: Biedrins is Doubtful. Maggette is Questionable.
Clippers: Randolph may Return.
INDIANA (28 - 39) at TORONTO (23 - 43)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND (41 - 24) at ATLANTA (38 - 28)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI (36 - 29) at PHILADELPHIA (32 - 31)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON (50 - 16) at MILWAUKEE (30 - 38)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 101-72 ATS (+21.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 80-61 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-36 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 53-31 ATS (+18.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-53 ATS (-29.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-5 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS (16 - 48) at DETROIT (33 - 31)
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 64-81 ATS (-25.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 49-63 ATS (-20.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 46-62 ATS (-22.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 27-37 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games this season.
DETROIT is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) on Sunday games this season.
DETROIT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS (40 - 26) at LA LAKERS (52 - 13)
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 90-75 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 29-11 ATS (+16.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 212-168 ATS (+27.2 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 114-82 ATS (+23.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
DALLAS is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 6-4 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK (28 - 37) at CLEVELAND (52 - 13)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-5 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
UTAH (41 - 25) at ORLANDO (48 - 17)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-2 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO (14 - 51) at WASHINGTON (15 - 51)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX (35 - 31) at GOLDEN STATE (23 - 42)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-4 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY (28 - 37) at LA CLIPPERS (15 - 50)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA vs. TORONTO
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Indiana is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
BOSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Boston is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Boston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Milwaukee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
Milwaukee is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Boston
MEMPHIS vs. DETROIT
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
PORTLAND vs. ATLANTA
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
DALLAS vs. LA LAKERS
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
LA Lakers are 22-3 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Dallas
NEW YORK vs. CLEVELAND
New York is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
New York is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
SACRAMENTO vs. WASHINGTON
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Sacramento is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
Washington is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
UTAH vs. ORLANDO
Utah is 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Orlando
Utah is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
PHOENIX vs. GOLDEN STATE
Phoenix is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 15-5-1 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Golden State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
NEW JERSEY vs. LA CLIPPERS
New Jersey is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
New Jersey is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 6-17 ATS in their last 23 games
LA Clippers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
Hot Teams
-- Hawks won, covered their last four games. Trailblazers won six of their last eight games.
-- Miami won five of its last six games. 76ers won three of last four.
-- Pistons won six of their last eight games.
-- Dallas is 9-1 vs spread in game after its last ten losses.
-- Orlando won six of its last seven games.
-- Knicks won last three road games (first time in five years).
-- Cavaliers won four in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Warriors won six of their last nine home games.
Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost three of their last four games. Raptors lost six of their last seven contests.
-- Celtics are 1-7 vs spread in their last eight games. Bucks lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Memphis is 1-12 in last 13 games, but 7-2 vs spread in last nine.
-- Jazz lost last two games, after winning previous 12,
-- Kings lost seven of their last nine games. Wizards lost seven of eight.
-- Suns lost six of their last seven games.
-- Clippers lost their last seven games (2-5 vs spread). Nets lost four of last five games.
Totals
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Indiana games; seven of last eight Toronto games went over.
-- Last four Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-2 in Miami's last eleven games.
-- Five of last six Boston games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total; six of last nine Memphis games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Dallas games went over the total; under is 7-3 in last ten Laker games.
-- Over is 17-4 in Knicks' last 21 games.
-- Six of last eight Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Sacramento games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-5 in Suns' last sixteen games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Clippers' last ten games; over is 11-2 in Nets' last thirteen contests. .
Back-to Back
-- Toronto is 2-7 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Portland is 2-4-1 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Miami is 3-10 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Memphis is 1-5 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Jazz are 3-6 vs spread if they played the day/night before.
-- Clippers are 4-8 vs spread if they played the night before.