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SCOREBOARD
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Cleveland at New Jersey (7:30 p.m.). The Cavaliers have won seven straight. On Saturday night, LeBron James had 38 points in Cleveland’s 105-93 victory over Utah.
STARS
Monday
— Tim Duncan and Roger Mason, Spurs. Duncan had 20 points, 15 rebounds and six blocked shots and Mason scored 21 points and made a 3-pointer with 8.4 seconds remaining that lifted San Antonio to an 86-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
— Luis Scola, Rockets, scored 23 points, one shy of his career high, in Houston’s 100-89 victory over Oklahoma City.
— Carlos Boozer, Jazz, had 21 points and 15 rebounds as Utah snapped a three-game losing streak with a 109-97 victory over Phoenix.
CUBAN CHARGED
Federal regulators charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses. In a civil lawsuit filed in federal court in Dallas, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that in June 2004, Cuban was invited to get in on the coming stock offering by Mamma.com Inc. after he agreed to keep the information private. Cuban disputed the SEC’s allegations and said he would contest them.
HURTING IN HOUSTON
Tracy McGrady left the Rockets’ 100-89 victory at Oklahoma City in the opening minute of the second half after aggravating his left knee, which was operated on this offseason to have loose bodies removed. He didn’t return. Also, offseason acquisition Ron Artest was limping heavily following the game after hurting his right ankle in a group of photographers on the baseline on a drive to the basket in the final minute.
PENALIZED
The NBA suspended Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett for one game and fined Phoenix center Shaquille O’Neal $25,000 for separate incidents over the weekend. Garnett was penalized for hitting Milwaukee’s Andrew Bogut in the face near the end of Saturday’s game and will sit out Tuesday night when the Celtics host the New York Knicks. Also, Bogut’s foul on Garnett was upgraded to a flagrant foul penalty one. O’Neal was fined for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court quickly after being ejected Sunday night against Detroit.
SPEAKING
“I want to play, man. I want to play. Just to get off to this start, for me personally this is a bad start. To have to play your way through an injury that I’ve never had before and a surgery that was my first surgery is very frustrating. My game is really based on athleticism, and that’s something that I don’t have right now.”—Tracy McGrady, after leaving Houston’s 100-89 victory over Oklahoma City in the opening minute of the second half after aggravating his left knee, which was operated on this offseason.
Hot and Cold Bets -- Week 4
By Matt Fargo
NBA Hot Bets This Week
Tuesday – Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets 9:00 PM ET
The Detroit and Denver trade that took place was said that it would help both sides and that is definitely the case for the Nuggets. Chauncey Billups has played six games for Denver and it has gone 5-1 straight up and 4-2 against the number. Billups put up 12.5 ppg in his two games with the Pistons but has averaged 19.5 ppg and 6.0 apg since coming over. Allen Iverson’s numbers have been slightly better in Detroit but it is about wins and losses and Denver can not be happier. Milwaukee has surprised some by going 3-3 on the road (5-1 ATS) but two of those wins came against Memphis and Oklahoma City who are a combined 4-16. That has been the case during the whole season as the Bucks have played the 14th ranked schedule but are 0-6 against teams ranked within the top 16 and 5-0 against teams ranked outside the top 16. The Nuggets have won eight of the last 10 meetings while going 8-2 ATS over that stretch.
Wednesday – Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons 7:30 PM ET
Detroit is back home following a week long, four-game west coast roadtrip where it went a solid 3-1 both straight up and against the number. The Pistons are 2-1 at home this season with the lone loss coming against the Celtics. They opened the season with non-convincing home wins over Washington and Indiana so they obviously have yet to beat a quality opponent at the Palace. They will get their chance here as no matter what happens to Cleveland on Tuesday against New Jersey, the Cavaliers will come into this matchup in first place in the Central Division. Cleveland is a perfect 5-0 against teams outside the top ten but 3-2 within that group and facing the Pistons is always a challenge. Detroit is 17-7 over the last 24 meetings with Cleveland over the last three years including two playoff series wins. The Pistons did not manage well with the spread during those playoff games as they went just 2-11 ATS in the 13 games but they are 8-4 ATS during the 12 regular season meetings.
NBA Cold Bets This Week
Tuesday – Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers 10:30 PM ET
I touched upon Chicago in last week’s edition and talked about how it performs at home prior to its long roadtrip during circus time. Now, I’ll take a look at how the Bulls fare at the beginning of the annual away stretch. Simply put, it is not good. The Bulls have lost the first game of their extended roadtrip in each of the last five seasons and they have not been close. All of the losses have been by at least seven points with the average margin of defeat being 11 ppg. Chicago is 0-5 ATS in those games and it has dropped seven of the last eight going back even further. It doesn’t get easier this season as the first game is in Los Angeles against the Lakers. Making matters even worse, the Bulls catch the Lakers coming off their first loss of the season after starting the year 7-0. Los Angeles is 5-0 ATS over the last five meetings and swept last season with wins by 28 and 12 points.
Friday – Memphis Grizzlies at Dallas Mavericks 8:30 PM ET
The Mavericks are in rough shape and seem to have been that way ever since Jason Kidd arrived in town. Dallas went 16-17 after the acquisition of Kidd last season and this year has been a disaster as it is 3-7 and remains the only team in the NBA without a home win. The Mavericks are 0-4 at home and have missed the cover in each of those as well. Dallas won in overtime against the Knicks in New York on Sunday and has to play at Charlotte and Houston before returning home on Friday in trying to notch that first victory at American Airlines Center. The good news is the Mavericks catch Memphis who is currently 1-5 on the road. However, Memphis has been competitive in most of those games, going 3-3 ATS in those six road contests. Memphis is 1-15 in the last 16 meetings with Dallas including 5-11 ATS but most of that damage was done three years ago. The Grizzlies are 0-8 the last two years but 4-4 against the number.
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Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic
The Raptors defeated Miami 107-96 as a 4-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (186).
Chris Bosh scored 27 points to go along with seven rebounds for Toronto, while Will Solomon added 15 points and 11 assists in the win.
The Magic defeated Charlotte 90-85 as a 6.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (188).
Hedo Turkoglu scored a game-high 20 points for Orlando, while Mickael Pietrus added 18 points in the win.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 5-4 SU, 5-4 ATS
Orlando: 7-3 SU, 5-5 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Miami are 1-9
After playing Miami are 3-7
After a win are 3-7
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Indiana are 6-4
After playing Charlotte are 8-2
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Toronto's last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Next up:
Toronto at Miami, Wednesday, November 19
Orlando at Indiana, Friday, November 21
Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards
The Heat lost to Toronto 107-96 as a 4-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (186).
Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 29 points for Miami and Michael Beasley netted 13 points.
The Wizards were defeated 97-77 by the Heat last time out, as 6.5-point underdogs. The 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 196.5.
Antawn Jamison scored 15 points and grabbed 10 boards for a double-double in the loss.
Team records:
Miami: 5-5 SU, 4-5-1 ATS
Washington: 1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing Miami are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Miami is 11-1-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Washington
Miami is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
Miami is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 18 games at home
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Miami
Next up:
Miami home to Toronto, Wednesday, November 19
Washington at Atlanta, Wednesday, November 19
Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers
The Hawks were upset 115-102 by the Nets last time out, as 10-point favorites. The 217 points sailed OVER the posted total of 194.
Joe Johnson poured in 31 points in a losing effort.
The Pacers were defeated 104-91 by the Bulls last time out, as 6.5-point road underdogs. The 195 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Troy Murphy had 12 points to go with 13 rebounds in a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Indiana has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 6-3 SU, 6-3 ATS
Indiana: 4-5 SU, 5-4 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 2-8
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Indiana is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Indiana is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta home to Washington, Wednesday, November 19
Indiana home to Orlando, Friday, November 21
Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Bobcats
The Mavericks defeated New York 124-114 in overtime as a 2-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (214.5).
Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for Dallas, while Josh Howard added 31 points and 14 rebounds in the win.
The Bobcats lost to Orlando 90-85 as a 6.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (188).
Gerald Wallace led the Bobcats with 19 points and nine rebounds and Raymond Felton had 14 points in the loss.
Team records:
Dallas: 3-7 SU, 3-7 ATS
Charlotte: 3-6 SU, 5-4 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing New York are 5-5
After a win are 3-7
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 1-8
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Orlando are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games when playing Dallas
Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Dallas at Houston, Wednesday, November 19
Charlotte at Atlanta, Friday, November 21
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
The Knicks lost to Dallas 124-114 in overtime as a 2-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (214.5).
Zach Randolph led the Knicks with 27 points and 18 rebounds, while Quentin Richardson chipped in with 17 points.
Paul Pierce netted 28 points on Saturday, as the Celtics held on for a 102-97 overtime win over the Bucks. The Celtics failed to cover the 9-point spread, while the 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 182.
Pierce finished with seven rebounds and six assists, while Ray Allen chipped in with 27 points in the win.
Team records:
New York: 6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS
Boston: 9-2 SU, 4-7 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9
After playing Dallas are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 12 games on the road
New York is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Boston is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York at Milwaukee, Friday, November 21
Boston home to Detroit, Thursday, November 20
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New Jersey Nets
LeBron James poured in a game-high 38 points in leading the Cavaliers to a 105-93 victory over Utah Jazz on Saturday. The Cavaliers covered the 10.5-point spread, while the 198 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.
Mo Williams had 20 points for the Cavaliers, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16 in the win.
The Nets scored 60 points in the second half as they upset the Hawks 115-102 on Saturday. The Nets won the game as a 10-point underdog, while the 217 points sailed OVER the posted total of 194.
Devin Harris led the way with a game-high 33 points, and Vince Carter added 29 in the victory.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 7 straight games.
New Jersey has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 8-2 SU, 7-3 ATS
New Jersey: 4-5 SU, 5-4 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Utah are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games
New Jersey is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland
New Jersey is 18-6 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing Cleveland
New Jersey is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland at Detroit, Wednesday, November 19
New Jersey at Toronto, Friday, November 21
Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies
The Kings lost to San Antonio 90-88 as a 2-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (181).
John Salmons scored a game-high 31 points for Sacramento and Beno Udrih had 16 points in the loss.
The Grizzlies were upset 101-96 by the Bucks in overtime on Friday. The Grizzlies had been favored by 4.5-points in that game, while the 197 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
O.J. Mayo had 25 points to lead the Grizzlies, and Rudy Gay added 24 in the loss.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 2 straight games.
Memphis has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 4-7 SU, 6-5 ATS
Memphis: 3-7 SU, 5-5 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing New Orleans are 9-1
After playing San Antonio are 0-10
After a loss are 4-6
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Dallas are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Sacramento's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Sacramento is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games
Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Next up:
Sacramento at New Orleans, Wednesday, November 19
Memphis at Dallas, Friday, November 21
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets
The Bucks were defeated 102-97 by the Celtics in overtime on Saturday, as 9-poiunt underdogs. The 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 182.
Andrew Bogut had 20 points and nine rebounds in the loss.
The Nuggets defeated Minnesota 90-84 as a 9.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (203).
Chauncey Billups scored a game-high 26 points for Denver, while Carmelo Anthony added 14 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 5-6 SU, 8-3 ATS
Denver: 6-4 SU, 7-3 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Utah are 3-7
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7
Denver most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 11 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games at home
Denver is 16-3 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Milwaukee
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Milwaukee at Utah, Wednesday, November 19
Denver at San Antonio, Wednesday, November 19
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors
The Trail Blazers outscored Minnesota 23-12 in the fourth quarter as they came back to defeat the Timberwolves 88-83 last time out. The Trail Blazers covered the slight 1.5-point spread, while the 171 points went UNDER the posted total of 193.5.
Brandon Roy led the way with 24 points, three rebounds and six assists.
Anthony Morrow poured in a game-high 37 points on Saturday to lead the Warriors to a 121-103 win over the Clippers.
The Clippers had been favored by 2.5 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (202).
Team records:
Portland: 6-4 SU, 6-4 ATS
Golden State: 4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Chicago are 3-7
After playing LA Clippers are 1-9
After a win are 0-10
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Portland's last 12 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games at home
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games
Next up:
Portland home to Chicago, Wednesday, November 19
Golden State home to Chicago, Friday, November 21
Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Derrick Rose dropped 23 points with eight assists as the Bulls defeated the Pacers 104-91 on Saturday. The Bulls covered the 6.5-point spread, while the 195 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Andres Nocioni netted 20 points for the Bulls, and Ben Gordon chipped in with 19 points in the win.
The Lakers fell 106-95 to the Pistons last time out, as 10-point favorites at home. The 201 points made it OVER the posted total of 195.
Kobe Bryant had 29 points with four rebounds and six assists in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS
Los Angeles: 7-1 SU, 6-2 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Portland are 7-3
After playing Indiana are 7-3
After a win are 2-8
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 17 games
Chicago is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Chicago
LA Lakers are 19-2 SU in their last 21 games at home
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
Next up:
Chicago at Portland, Wednesday, November 19
LA Lakers at Phoenix, Thursday, November 20
DALLAS (3 - 7) at CHARLOTTE (3 - 6)
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
DALLAS is 194-137 ATS (+43.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA (6 - 3) at INDIANA (4 - 5)
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO (5 - 4) at ORLANDO (7 - 3)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-5 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-6 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI (5 - 5) at WASHINGTON (1 - 6)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 37-53 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 64-90 ATS (-35.0 Units) in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 109-142 ATS (-47.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-4 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND (8 - 2) at NEW JERSEY (4 - 5)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 37-51 ATS (-19.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-6 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK (6 - 4) at BOSTON (9 - 2)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 71-47 ATS (+19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO (4 - 7) at MEMPHIS (3 - 7)
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 5-3 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE (5 - 6) at DENVER (6 - 4) - 11/18/2008, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO (5 - 5) at LA LAKERS (7 - 1)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 63-46 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-0 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND (6 - 4) at GOLDEN STATE (4 - 6)
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 39-53 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-44 ATS (-24.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-3 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Dallas at Charlotte
Dallas: 49-30 ATS after 3 consecutive non-conference games
Charlotte: 12-28 ATS against Southwest division
Atlanta at Indiana
Atlanta: 14-3 UNDER after allowing 105+ points 2 straight games
Indiana: 26-10 UNDER in home games against Southeast division
Toronto at Orlando
Toronto: 5-1 ATS after a game outrebounding opponent by 15+
Orlando: 9-23 ATS after 2 straight wins by 6 points or less
Miami at Washington
Miami: 7-18 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
Washington: 13-3 ATS after a division game
Cleveland at New Jersey
Cleveland: 6-18 ATS AWAY off a DD win
New Jersey: 17-6 ATS at home against Central division
New York at Boston
New York: 10-0 ATS after scoring 105+ points in 3 straight
Boston: 20-7 UNDER at home after 3 consecutive games as favorite
Dallas at Charlotte
Dallas: 49-30 ATS after 3 consecutive non-conference games
Charlotte: 12-28 ATS against Southwest division
Sacramento at Memphis
Sacramento: 15-5 OVER off an upset loss as a home favorite
Memphis: 0-9 ATS at home after playing a game as a home fav
Milwaukee at Denver
Milwaukee: 5-1 ATS as a road underdog
Denver: 10-26 ATS after 2+ consecutive unders
Chicago at LA Lakers
Chicago: 4-14 ATS AWAY in November
LA Lakers: 25-14 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3
Portland at Golden State
Portland: 18-7 ATS after covering in 2+ consecutive games
Golden State: 11-27 ATS as a home favorite
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Indiana is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Atlanta
DALLAS vs. CHARLOTTE
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
MIAMI vs. WASHINGTON
Miami is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
Washington is 1-11-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Miami
Washington is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Miami
TORONTO vs. ORLANDO
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games at home
CLEVELAND vs. NEW JERSEY
Cleveland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Cleveland is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 18-6 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Cleveland
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
NEW YORK vs. BOSTON
New York is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 12 games on the road
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
SACRAMENTO vs. MEMPHIS
Sacramento is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Memphis is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Sacramento
MILWAUKEE vs. DENVER
Milwaukee is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Denver
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
CHICAGO vs. LA LAKERS
Chicago is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 17 games
LA Lakers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
PORTLAND vs. GOLDEN STATE
Portland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Hot Teams
-- Bobcats lost three of their last four games.
-- Orlando won seven of their last eight games. Toronto covered four of its five road games.
-- Cavaliers won their last seven games (5-2 vs spread).
-- Nets won last two games, scoring 117 ppg, after losing four of the five games before that.
-- Knicks won five of their last seven games. Celtics won six of their last seven games (0-3 vs spread in last three).
-- Milwaukee covered its last five road games.
-- Lakers won, covered seven of their first eight games.
-- Blazers won, covered four of last five games.
Cold Teams
-- Mavericks lost five of their last six games.
-- Hawks lost last three games, after winning their first six. Pacers lost their last two games, scoring 92-91 points.
-- Miami covered one of its five road games. Wizards lost six of their first seven games this season.
-- Grizzlies lost last four games, by 10-5-29-5 points. Kings covered six of their last seven games.
-- Nuggets lost two of their last three games.
-- Bulls are 0-3 on road, losing by 16-3-14 points.
-- Warriors are 1-3-1 vs spread at home.
Totals
-- Under is 7-1-1 in Charlotte games this season; over is 5-1-1 in the last seven Dallas games. .
-- Last four Atlanta games went over the total; four of last five Indiana games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Orlando games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Miami games went over the total.
-- Last six Cleveland games all went over the total.
-- Under is 7-3 in Boston's first ten games.
-- Four of last five Sacramento games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Denver games stayed under the total; six of Bucks' last seven games went over.
-- Four of last five Laker games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Golden State games went over the total.
NBA RESEARCH REPORT
By Indiancowboy
Dallas vs. Charlotte
This is a game that Charlotte can win outright, but I am certainly staying away from the Bobcats as I never trust them to play the entire game as they have their respective scoring lulls.
Atlanta vs. Indiana
I love my Hawks but the Pacers are so tough at home the same location where they beat the likes of the Celtics by double-digits. I lean on the Pacers here at home as it was nearly a pick for me.
Toronto vs. Orlando
This game could go either way as the Magic are 7-3 but the Raptors have revenge from last year's playoff loss and would love to step up here on the road - plus, the Magic do have their let downs at home such as their loss against the Hawks and Blazers earlier this year - no thanks.
New York vs. Boston
Garnett might be suspended for this game so note that and without him this game is likely to be more perimeter oriented so I expect an over here and a lean on the Knicks as they could win this outright given that their shooting has drastically improved and of course, if one things a dog is active, a lean on the over.
Milwaukee vs. Denver
Folks, I don't know if you've noticed but Milwaukee can flat out play. They are 5-6 and this is the same team that has gone on the road and covered time and time again. I think they hang tough here against Denver and likely cover.
Portland vs. Golden State
GS comes off that nice win on the road at the Clippers, but they could be in for a quick let down as the Warriors got to beat Baron Davis and Corey Maggatte got to beat his old team - but the Blazers are not scared of anybody - they beat Orlando, Miami and Minnesota on the road and nearly beat the Hornets on the road. Lean on the Blazers here as they keep coming at you.
Chicago vs. Lakers
How does one go against the Lakers first loss of the year or to lay this many points? No thanks.