NBA News and Notes Wednesday 11/26

Charlotte Bobcats vs. Toronto Raptors

D.J. Augustin went for 25 points and 11 assists to lead the Bobcats past the 76ers 93-84 on Monday night.

Charlotte won as 4.5-point home underdogs as the teams played under the 181.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.

The Raptors lost to Boston 118-103 as a 4.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (185).

Chris Bosh scored a game-high 24 points for Toronto and Jose Calderon chipped in with 14 points and nine assists.

Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Charlotte: 4-9 SU, 7-6 ATS
Toronto: 6-7 SU, 6-7 ATS

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a win are 2-8

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 11 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Toronto is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Charlotte

Next up:
Charlotte at Indiana, Friday, November 28
Toronto home to Atlanta, Friday, November 28

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Kevin Durant drained 29 points for Oklahoma City in its 99-98 loss to Phoenix on Tuesday night.

Phoenix couldn't cover as 10-point road favorites as the teams played under the 198.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

LeBron James scored 26 points, as the Cavaliers handled the Knicks 119-101 on Tuesday night.

Cleveland covered as 6.5-point road favorites as the game played over the 213-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Oklahoma City has lost 12 straight games.
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Oklahoma City: 1-14 SU, 7-8 ATS
Cleveland: 11-3 SU, 10-4 ATS

Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 1-9
After playing Phoenix are 3-7
After a loss are 0-10

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Golden State are 3-7
After playing New York are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Oklahoma City is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Cleveland
Oklahoma City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Cleveland is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home

Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Minnesota, Friday, November 28
Cleveland home to Golden State, Friday, November 28

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks

Richard Jefferson netted 25 points to pace Milwaukee in its 107-101 loss to Orlando on Monday night.

Orlando couldn't cover as 8-point home favorites as the game played over the 190-point total listed by sportsbooks.

The Hawks were defeated 110-96 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 11.5-point underdogs. The combined 206 points made it OVER the posted total of 197.

Acie Law had 20 points with six rebounds and seven assists in a losing effort.

Team records:
Milwaukee: 7-9 SU, 11-4-1 ATS
Atlanta: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Orlando are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 15 games at home
Atlanta is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Next up:
Milwaukee at Detroit, Friday, November 28
Atlanta at Toronto, Friday, November 28

Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Dwight Howard had 24 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks to lead the Magic over the Bucks 107-101 on Monday night.

Orlando couldn't cover as 8-point home favorites as the game played over the 190-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Elton Brand paced Philadelphia with 18 points and nine rebounds in its 93-84 loss to Charlotte on Monday night.

Charlotte won as 4.5-point home underdogs as the teams played under the 181.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.

Team records:
Orlando: 10-4 SU, 6-7-1 ATS
Philadelphia: 7-7 SU, 6-8 ATS

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 12 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Orlando at Washington, Thursday, November 27
Philadelphia at Boston, Friday, November 28

Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics

Corey Maggette netted 17 points for Golden State in its 124-100 loss to Washington on Tuesday night.

Washington covered as 1-point home favorites as the teams played over the 211-point total listed by sportsbooks.

The Celtics defeated Toronto 118-103 as a 4.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (185).

Ray Allen scored 21 points for Boston and Kevin Garnett added 15 points in the win.

Current streak:
Golden State has lost 3 straight games.
Boston has won 5 straight games.

Team records:
Golden State: 5-9 SU, 6-8 ATS
Boston: 13-2 SU, 8-7 ATS

Golden State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Golden State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Golden State is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State

Next up:
Golden State at Cleveland, Friday, November 28
Boston home to Philadelphia, Friday, November 28

New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons

Quentin Richardson paced New York with 22 points in its 119-101 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.

Cleveland covered as 6.5-point road favorites as the game played over the 213-point total listed by oddsmakers.

The Pistons lost to Minnesota 106-80 as a 10-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (188.5).

Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with 20 points and Jason Maxiell had 12 points and eight rebounds.

Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 7-7 SU, 6-8 ATS
Detroit: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Golden State are 3-7
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New York's last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games at home

Next up:
New York home to Golden State, Saturday, November 29
Detroit home to Milwaukee, Friday, November 28

Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Amare Stoudemire netted 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds, as the Suns edged the Thunder 99-98 on Tuesday night.

Phoenix couldn't cover as 10-point road favorites as the teams played under the 198.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

The Timberwolves upset Detroit 106-80 as a 10-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (188.5).

Randy Foye scored a game-high 23 points to go along with 14 assists for Minnesota, while Ryan Gomes added 20 points in the win.

Current streak:
Phoenix has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Phoenix: 10-5 SU, 7-8 ATS
Minnesota: 3-9 SU, 6-6 ATS

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Oklahoma City are 2-8
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Phoenix is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Phoenix is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Minnesota
Phoenix is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games

Next up:
Phoenix home to Miami, Friday, November 28
Minnesota at Oklahoma City, Friday, November 28

Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets

Danny Granger dropped 22 points and hauled down nine boards for Indiana in its 109-106 loss to Dallas on Tuesday night.

Dallas failed to cover as 7-point home favorites as the teams played over the 197-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Yao Ming went for 28 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Rockets past the Heat 107-98 on Monday night.

Houston cashed as 2-point road favorites as the game played over the 186-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Indiana has lost 3 straight games.
Houston has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Indiana: 5-8 SU, 7-5-1 ATS
Houston: 10-5 SU, 8-7 ATS

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana's last 13 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana's last 13 games when playing on the road against Houston
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 12 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games

Next up:
Indiana home to Charlotte, Friday, November 28
Houston home to San Antonio, Saturday, November 29

Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs

Derrick Rose had 25 points and nine assists to lead the Bulls past the Jazz 101-100 on Monday night.

Chicago cashed as 6-point road underdogs as the game played under the 203-point total listed by sportsbooks.

George Hill drained 20 points off the bench to lift the Spurs over the Grizzlies 94-81 on Monday night.

San Antonio covered as a road pick 'em, as the game played under the 179.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
San Antonio has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 7-8 SU, 9-6 ATS
San Antonio: 7-6 SU, 6-7 ATS

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Utah are 2-8
After a win are 2-8

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Memphis are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 9 games
San Antonio is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
San Antonio is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Chicago
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Chicago at Philadelphia, Sunday, November 30
San Antonio home to Memphis, Friday, November 28

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz

O.J. Mayo scored 26 points to lead Memphis in its 94-81 loss to San Antonio on Monday night.

San Antonio covered as a road pick 'em, as the game played under the 179.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Mehmet Okur scored 26 points and grabbed nine boards for Utah in its 101-100 loss to Chicago on Monday night.

Chicago cashed as 6-point road underdogs as the game played under the 203-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Memphis has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Memphis: 4-10 SU, 6-8 ATS
Utah: 9-6 SU, 7-8 ATS

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing San Antonio are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Utah most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Sacramento are 8-2
After playing Chicago are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games
Utah is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis

Next up:
Memphis at San Antonio, Friday, November 28
Utah home to Sacramento, Friday, November 28

Miami Heat vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Mario Chalmers led Miami with 24 points, six assists, and four steals in its 107-98 loss to Houston on Monday night.

Houston cashed as 2-point road favorites as the game played over the 186-point total set by oddsmakers.

Brandon Roy dropped 28 points to lead the Trail Blazers past the Kings 91-90 on Monday night.

Portland failed to cover as 11.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 201-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Team records:
Miami: 7-7 SU, 6-7-1 ATS
Portland: 9-6 SU, 8-7 ATS

Miami most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Portland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 1-9
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing Sacramento are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Portland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Portland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

Next up:
Miami at Phoenix, Friday, November 28
Portland home to New Orleans, Friday, November 28

New Jersey Nets vs. Sacramento Kings

Devin Harris led the Nets with 21 points and six assists in their 120-93 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles covereed as 13.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 209-point total listed by sportsbooks.

John Salmons paced Sacramento with 20 points in its 91-90 loss to Portland on Monday night.

Portland failed to cover as 11.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 201-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
New Jersey: 6-7 SU, 7-6 ATS
Sacramento: 5-11 SU, 9-7 ATS

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Utah are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Utah are 3-7
After playing Portland are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Jersey's last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Sacramento is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing New Jersey

Next up:
New Jersey at Utah, Saturday, November 29
Sacramento at Utah, Friday, November 28

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers

The Nuggets defeated Chicago 114-101 as a 9-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (208).

Kenyon Martin scored 26 points for Denver, while Carmelo Anthony added 21 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in the win.

Eric Gordon swished 25 points for Los Angeles in its 99-87 loss to New Orleans on Monday night.

New Orleans cashed as 5.5-point road favorites as the teams played under the 187.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Denver: 9-5 SU, 9-4-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 2-12 SU, 3-11 ATS

Denver most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 4-6
After playing Chicago are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 7-3
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Denver is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the LA Clippers last 13 games when playing Denver
LA Clippers are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against Denver
LA Clippers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games when playing Denver

Next up:
Denver home to New Orleans, Thursday, November 27
LA Clippers home to Miami, Saturday, November 29

Wednesday's NBA Preview
By Josh Jacobs

Instead of the usual two-game, double-header that ESPN airs on Wednesday’s, only one clash between Orlando and Philadelphia will be televised. The Magic have been a house on fire, winning eight of their last 10 games. But the 76ers have been cooking up their own brew with a 5-2 record in their last seven.

Aside from the nationally televised tip-off, 12 more games on the parquet will give us plenty of decisions to make. Can Portland continue its perfect run at home (5-0), is Manu Ginobili ready to make a direct impact for his Spurs and is the ‘under’ on Charlotte another money play?

Orlando at Philadelphia on ESPN – 7:30 p.m. EST

The 76ers (7-7 straight up, 6-8 against the spread) have taken their last three games at home ranging as 6½ to 10½-point favorites. Philly has shot 43 percent from the field, and is grabbing 51 rebounds per games versus 43.3 RPG in those last three contests.

Orlando (10-4 SU, 6-7-1 ATS) is coming off a 108-101 win over Milwaukee on Monday as 8 ½-point home favorites. Although the loss was applied to their ATS record, the Magic logged in their sixth ‘over’ play in the last eight games. Orlando has struggled with a 4-5 ATS record when coming off just one-day of rest, but is 4-1 ATS on the road.

Thanks in part to Dwight Howard’s four blocks per game and Rashard Lewis’ 1.9 steals per game, Orlando finds itself allowing 94.4 PPG. It’s also logging in a fourth best point difference at plus 5.3. Since the Magic dropped two games to begin the season, the team is now 10-2 their last 12.

It might be a good idea to gauge the total in Philadelphia games at home, as a 5-2 record on the ‘under’ is worth taking notice of. While the Sixers are scoring 99 PPG inside their own building, the defense has been effective by holding opponents to 88.6 PPG. Led by Samuel Dalembert and Elton Brand, Philly has dominated on defense with 6.3 blocks per game this season.

The 76ers will travel to Boston then play Chicago back at home to complete the week. Orlando will play in Washington followed by a home contest against Indiana on Saturday.

The underdog is a convincing 22-10 ATS in the last 32 head-to-head meetings.

Perfect at Home

Cleveland (10-3 SU, 9-4 ATS) will return from New York with a spotless 7-0 record at home (5-2 ATS). The Cavaliers have been a storm on their own court, scoring a sky high 105.4 PPG and holding teams to 94.3 PPG (a point difference of 11.1). And while Cleveland has thrown backers a bone with five ATS wins at home, a 6-1 record on the ‘over’ should be a point of emphasis. The Cavs will meet an Oklahoma City (1-13 SU, 6-8 ATS) team in the midst of an upheaval after P.J. Carlesimo was tossed from his head coaching job last week. Eleven losses in a row is embarrassing, but a 1-6 ATS slide in the Thunders' last seven games has been detrimental to backers. At least giving up 108 PPG in the last eight has translated into a 7-1 record on the ‘over.’

The Trail Blazers (9-6 SU, 8-7 ATS) began the week with a buzzer-beating 91-90 win over Sacramento on Monday. While it clouded Portland’s 3-2 ATS record at home, the win improved the team’s shooting percentage to 46.3 from the field in the last five games. The Blazers are 4-2 ATS coming off a day of rest, but are an unpredictable 2-3 on the ‘over/under’ at home. The Heat’s (7-7 SU, 6-7-1 ATS) Wednesday date in Portland will begin a five-game road trip to the West Coast. Miami is struggling to score 96.7 PPG on the road for a 2-3-1 ATS performance, and a 2-4 record on the ‘under.’ However a 6-2 mark on the ‘over’ in the last eight could be worth investigating for total players.

What Else on Tap?

Indiana (5-7 SU, 6-5-1 ATS) has been a pure lock to lose outright on the road. Allowing 102.2 PPG, while scoring 98 PPG hasn’t been the best formula for success in hostile territory. Shooting 41.3 percent in its last four losses (two games witnessing 37 and 38 percent failures from the field) has helped push the ‘under’ to a 1-3 record. The Pacers will need to bring whatever ‘A’ game they have out of the closet when they tip-off against Houston (10-5 SU, 8-7 ATS) at 8:30 p.m. EST.

The Rockets, 6-2 ATS in their last eight outings, have finally ripped into the ‘over’ with a 4-1 record in the last five games and are smothering opponents by allowing just 85.8 PPG at home. Due to the defensive juggernaut on the court, the ‘under’ is an unstoppable 4-1 at home this season. If there’s one angle to watch, it’s that Houston is 3-5 ATS when coming off just one-day worth of rest.

Night Cappers

The Clippers (2-12 SU, 3-11 ATS) couldn’t have Zach Randolph in the starting lineup fast enough. Randolph would be a great addition to Chris Kaman and Marcus Camby already on the front lines. And L.A.’s two lone wins on the season hastens the situation. The Clips are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games. Finding the basket for 90.7 PPG, and shooting just 42 percent from the perimeter are good reasons for the overall struggles.

Denver (9-5 SU, 9-4-1 ATS) has been running amuck with an 8-2 SU and 6-3-1 ATS record in the last 10 matchups. And while the Nuggets are still looking to apply a more stout defensive effort in games (holding teams to 97.2 PPG), six ‘under’ plays in the last eight outings have seen the ‘D’ allowing just 87.3 PPG. In-fact, Denver is a solid 5-3 on the ‘under’ in eight road contests this season.

The ‘under’ is 7-1 in the last eight head-to-head meetings in L.A., and 10-3 in the last 13 overall meetings.

The Clippers-Nuggets contest will begin at 10:30 p.m. EST.

New Jersey (6-6 SU, 7-5 ATS) must be mentioned in this preview thanks to its 4-1 SU and ATS record coupled with a 5-2 performance on the ‘over.’ It was on last Friday that the Nets downed Toronto, 129-127, in overtime from a Vince Carter reverse dunk with 2.1 second left. On top of the 112-95 win over the Clippers on Saturday, New Jersey has now averaged 118.8 PPG in the last four wins. Sacramento (5-11 SU, 9-7 ATS) will host the Nets at 10:00 p.m. EST. The home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these two clubs. Sportsbetting.com has already opened the Kings as 2 ½-point favorites.

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Orlando (10-4, 6-7-1 ATS) at Philadelphia (7-7, 6-8 ATS)

The Magic gun for their fifth consecutive road victory when they invade the Wachovia Center for an Eastern Conference clash with the Sixers.

Orlando bested the Bucks 108-101 on Monday, but fell short of cashing as a nine-point home chalk, dropping to 1-3-1 ATS in its last five games, all as a favorite. However, since dropping their road-opener at Memphis, the Magic have won four straight on the highway (2-1-1 ATS).

Philadelphia slipped up at Charlotte on Monday, losing 93-84 to the lowly Bobcats as a three-point road favorite. The 76ers are still on a 5-2 SU roll (3-0 at home), but they’ve followed up a 3-0 ATS run by failing to cash in three of their last four games.

The Magic knocked off Philadelphia 98-88 as a five-point home favorite back on Nov. 6, improving to 6-1 in the last seven meetings (4-3 ATS). The host has won the last four head-to-head clashes and covered the spread in each of the last five. However, the underdog is 22-10 ATS in the past 32 meetings.

Orlando’s ATS streaks including 4-0 against the Atlantic Division, 4-1 on Wednesdays and 36-16-1 after a non-cover. Conversely, Philadelphia is mired in pointspread slumps of 0-7 against the Southeast Division, 3-8 versus the Eastern Conference and 1-5 on Wednesday.

The over is 6-2 in Orlando’s last eight overall and 5-1 in its last six when going on one day of rest. Otherwise, for Orlando, the under is on runs of 13-4 on the road, 4-1 against the Atlantic Division, 19-7 against the Eastern Conference and 10-4-1 on Wednesdays, while the Sixers are on under stretches of 10-4-1 overall, 20-7 at home, 7-1-1 against the East and 4-0 on one day of rest.

ATS ADVANTAGE: ORLANDO and UNDER

Chicago (7-8, 9-6 ATS) at San Antonio (7-6, 6-7 ATS)

The Bulls continue their brutal seven-game, 13-day road trip at the AT&T Center, where they will attempt to cool off the red-hot Spurs.

Chicago is 2-3 on its journey so far, but one of the victories came Monday in Utah, a surprising 101-100 win as a 6½-point underdog. The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games (4-2 ATS as an underdog), scoring 100 points or more in five of those contests.

San Antonio improved to 5-1 SU and ATS in its last six games with Monday’s 94-81 rout of Memphis as a three-point road chalk. The Spurs have gone back to their defensive-oriented ways, holding nine straight opponents under trip digits while allowing 94 points or fewer in eight straight games.

The SU winner is 9-0 ATS in San Antonio’s last nine contests and 10-1 ATS in Chicago’s last 11.

The Spurs swept the season series from Chicago last year, winning 94-79 as a 9½-point home favorite and 102-80 as a five-point road chalk. The winner has cashed in each of the last six meetings and eight of the last nine, but the visitor is on an 11-3 ATS roll in this rivalry, with Chicago going 5-2 ATS in its last seven trips to the AT&T Center.

Chicago is 6-2 ATS in its last eight against the Western Conference and 4-1 ATS in its last five when playing on one day of rest, but the Bulls are on negative ATS runs of 7-20 after a victory, 4-11 after a spread-cover, 4-9 against the Southwest Division and 1-4 on Wednesdays. Meanwhile, San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last five against the Central Division and 0-4 in its last four on Wednesdays.

The Spurs are on a bunch of “under” streaks, including 20-6-1 overall (9-4 this year), 5-1 at home, 12-0-1 after a SU win, 13-3 after an ATS win and 36-17 when going on one day of rest. For the Bulls, the under is on stretches of 7-3-1 against the Western Conference, 6-2-2 versus the Southwest Division and 8-3 on one day of rest, but the over is 17-8-2 in their last 27 road games.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER

Miami (7-7, 6-7-1 ATS) at Portland (9-6, 8-7 ATS)

The inconsistent Heat kick off a five-game, eight-day West Coast road trip when they battle the streaking Blazers at the Rose Garden.

Miami has alternated SU wins and losses in its last 10 games and alternated spread-covers in its last seven. In their most recent game Monday, the Heat fell 107-98 to the Rockets as 3½-point home underdog. Miami has topped the century mark in scoring just once in its last 10 games, while allowing three straight opponents and five of the last seven to reach triple digits. Also, the team is 2-4 SU and ATS on the highway so far.

Portland continued its winning ways with Monday’s narrow 91-90 home win over the Kings, moving to 8-3 SU in its last 11 games and 5-0 at home on the season. However, the Blazers never threatened to cover as an 1½-point chalk, their second straight non-cover after a 6-1 ATS run.

Miami went 5-0 SU and ATS against Portland from 2005-07, but the Blazers have won and covered the last three meetings, including a 104-96 victory in a pick-em contest in South Beach back on Nov. 12. The visitor is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 series clashes, with Miami cashing in four of its last five trips to Portland. Finally, the SU winner has covered in each of the last 10 battles.

The Heat are 6-16-1 ATS in their last 23 games on Wednesday, but they’re 9-1 ATS in their last 10 after a SU defeat and 7-1 ATS in their last eight after a non-cover. As for the Blazers, they’re on positive pointspread streaks of 7-2 at home, 4-1 against the Eastern Conference, 4-1 on one day of rest and 5-1 on Wednesdays.

The over is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings between these teams overall and 4-0-1 the last five years in Portland. Also, the over is 11-5-1 in the Blazers’ last 17 games against the Southeast Division, 4-1 in Miami’s last five overall and 20-6-1 in Miami’s last 27 against the Northwest.

ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER

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Hot Teams
-- Milwaukee is 10-1-1 vs spread in its last twelve games.
-- Cavaliers won ten of their last eleven games.
-- 76ers won five of their last six home games.
-- Celtics won, covered their last four games.
-- Minnesota won three of its last four games.
-- Rockets won five of their last six games.
-- Spurs won five of their last six games.
-- Portland won three of last four games, covered six of last eight.
-- Nets won four of their last six games.
-- Nuggets won three of their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Hawks lost five of last seven games (0-6 vs spread in last six).
-- Thunder lost their last twelve games (2-6 last eight vs spread).
-- Bobcats lost six of their last eight games. Raptors lost five of their last seven games.
-- Warriors covered two of their last nine games.
-- Suns covered two of their last eight games.
-- Pistons lost three of last four games, scoring 80-80 in last two.
-- Knicks lost four of their last five games.
-- Pacers lost five of their last six games.
-- Grizzlies lost seven of their last eight games. Jazz lost five of last six.
-- Miami is 5-1 vs spread in the game following a loss.
-- Kings lost last six games, but covered four of the six games.
-- Clippers lost 12 of their first 14 games.

Totals
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Atlanta games.
-- Eight of last ten Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-1-1 in Charlotte games this season; over is 5-0-1 in last six Toronto tilts. .
-- Over is 5-2-1 in Orlando's last eight games.
-- Eight of last ten Warrior games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Phoenix games stayed under the total. .
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-- Last four Detroit games all stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Houston games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine San Antonio games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Memphis games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Miami games went over the total.
-- Five of Nets' last six games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Clipper games went over the total.

CHARLOTTE vs. TORONTO
Charlotte is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
Charlotte is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

MILWAUKEE vs. ATLANTA
Milwaukee is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Milwaukee is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

OKLAHOMA CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Oklahoma City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

GOLDEN STATE vs. BOSTON
Golden State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Golden State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

ORLANDO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Orlando is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing at home against Orlando
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando

NEW YORK vs. DETROIT
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
New York is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
Phoenix is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

CHICAGO vs. SAN ANTONIO
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games on the road
San Antonio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
San Antonio is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago

INDIANA vs. HOUSTON
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana's last 13 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

MEMPHIS vs. UTAH
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
Memphis is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home

MIAMI vs. PORTLAND
Miami is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

NEW JERSEY vs. SACRAMENTO
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Sacramento is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey

DENVER vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
LA Clippers are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against Denver

Tips and Trends

Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers

Magic: Orlando will be without Philly native Jameer Nelson, who will miss 7-10 days with a groin injury. Nelson had averaged 21.7 points and 6.7 assists before leaving in the third quarter of a 108-101 win over Milwaukee on Monday. Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu each scored 22 points to lead the Magic over the Bucks and will need to continue helping out Dwight Howard, who scored a team-high 24 points. Lewis is averaging 20.8 points and 2.8 steals in the last six games.

Underdog is 22-10 ATS in the last 32 meetings.
The UNDER is 13-4 in Orlando's last 17 road games.

Key Injuries - PG Jameer Nelson (groin) is OUT.
G Keith Bogans (thumb) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 92 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

76ers (-2.5, O/U 190.5): Philly seems to be struggling offensively, scoring less than 90 points in three straight games. But despite that scoring slump, the 76ers have won twice during that stretch and five of seven overall as they continue to figure out how to best utilize power forward Elton Brand. “We expected to better than that,” Brand said. “We will be better than that. It’s a work in progress. I’m not worried about it because everyone on this team plays hard. It’s just going to take some time.”

76ers are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
The UNDER is 20-7 in Philly's last 27 home games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 94

New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons

The Pistons were embarrassed by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday and will undoubtedly be look to let off some heat against the Knicks.

Tayshaun Prince was the only Pistons starter to reach double figures on Monday, notching 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field. The other Pistons starters managed just 25 points on 9-for-35 shooting.

“My top three guards were 5-for-27, but they’ve played enough basketball that they know they can’t get frustrated,” Detroit coach Michael Curry told reporters. “Add in Rasheed Wallace, and it is 8-for-37. You aren’t going to win many games like that.”

Detroit should find its scoring touch against the defensively inept Knicks, who are conceding a league-high 106 points per night. New York is also allowing its opponents to shoot a league-high 48 percent from the field.

Pick: Detroit -11.5

Miami Heat at Portland Trail Blazers

In the last meeting between Miami and Portland it was rookie Rudy Fernandez who led the Blazers to a huge road victory over the Heat. Rookie Greg Oden stole most of the media attention in that one when he made his season debut, scoring three points and blocking two shots in 16 minutes off the bench.

Portland is looking for a repeat performance from Fernandez and another strong defensive outing from Oden, who is averaging nine points, nearly seven rebounds and nearly two blocks a night, to topple the vastly improved Heat.

But it is Portland’s frontcourt trio of rookie Oden, forward LaMarcus Aldridge (15.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG) and reserve Joel Przybilla (6.2 PPG, 8.9 RPG) that has helped the club climb the conference standings. These three seven-footers cause major matchup problems, especially for undersized clubs like the Heat, who start 6-foot-8 forward Udonis Haslem at center.

To make matters worse for Miami, Shawn Marion will be out Wednesday in order to attend a funeral.

Pick: Portland -7.5

MILWAUKEE (7 - 9) at ATLANTA (8 - 5)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

OKLAHOMA CITY (1 - 14) at CLEVELAND (11 - 3) - 11/26/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

CHARLOTTE (4 - 9) at TORONTO (6 - 7)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

ORLANDO (10 - 4) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 7)
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 63-41 ATS (+17.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

GOLDEN STATE (5 - 9) at BOSTON (13 - 2)
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-56 ATS (-21.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 75-47 ATS (+23.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 44-72 ATS (-35.2 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 2-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

PHOENIX (10 - 5) at MINNESOTA (3 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 178-225 ATS (-69.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NEW YORK (7 - 7) at DETROIT (8 - 5)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 63-49 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 50-37 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

INDIANA (5 - 8) at HOUSTON (10 - 5)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 57-43 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 89-60 ATS (+23.0 Units) against Central division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 179-141 ATS (+23.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

CHICAGO (7 - 8) at SAN ANTONIO (7 - 6)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 296-243 ATS (+28.7 Units) in home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

MEMPHIS (4 - 10) at UTAH (9 - 6)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

MIAMI (7 - 7) at PORTLAND (9 - 6)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 39-55 ATS (-21.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NEW JERSEY (6 - 7) at SACRAMENTO (5 - 11)
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 39-53 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 55-29 ATS (+23.1 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 103-73 ATS (+22.7 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

DENVER (9 - 5) at LA CLIPPERS (2 - 12)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-2 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

Milwaukee at Atlanta
Milwaukee: 29-8 Over off BB ATS wins
Atlanta: 0-4 ATS off SU loss

Oklahoma City at Cleveland
Oklahoma City: 5-1 Over as road underdog
Cleveland: 35-19 Over as DD favorite

Charlotte at Toronto
Charlotte: 10-2 Under this season
Toronto: 1-5 ATS in home games

Orlando at Philadelphia
Orlando: 19-9 ATS as an underdog
Philadelphia: 28-10 Under off SU loss as road favorite

Golden State at Boston
Golden State: 13-1 Over off 3+ ATS losses
Boston: 23-12 ATS off win by 15+ points

Phoenix at Minnesota
Phoenix: 27-12 ATS as a road favorite of 6 points or less
Minnesota: 14-27 ATS off ATS win

New York at Detroit
New York: 17-4 Over off BB home games
Detroit: 8-0 ATS if total is 200 or higher

Indiana at Houston
Indiana: 60-38 Over off SU loss
Houston: 42-22 ATS vs. Eastern Conference

Chicago at San Antonio
Chicago: 2-13 ATS off SU dog win
San Antonio: 12-3 ATS off division win

Memphis at Utah
Memphis: 1-5 ATS off home game
Utah: 5-1 Over off a home loss by 3 points or less

Miami at Portland
Miami: 22-10 Under off home loss
Portland: 16-6 ATS at home off SU win

New Jersey at Sacramento
New Jersey: 10-22 ATS vs. Western Conference
Sacramento: 36-21 Over off BB SU losses

Denver at LA Clippers
Denver: 5-0 ATS off an Over
LA Clippers: 1-8 ATS in home games

NBA RESEARCH REPORT
By Indiancowboy

Milwaukee vs. Atlanta

What if I told you that the Milwaukee Bucks were the best covers in the NBA of late....would you believe me? Well, they are. They are simply dominating as per ATS. They are 8-1-1 over their last 9 which is simply remarkable if you ask me and they are also 11-4 ATS on the year. Lean on the Bucks here as they come off a loss at Orlando (still managed to cover) and they are facing an Atlanta team that has lost 6 straight covers. Hawks need a big win at home but Bucks are playing solid and of course, they have a shot at winning this game outright which I always look for.

Golden State vs. Boston

The line here opened up at -11 and quickly moved up to -12. 66% of the public is favoring the Celtics at home here. GS comes off a pounding at Washington as they have had a change of coaching there and in the first game, this team routs their opponent. Boston comes off a huge win at Toronto. Jamal Crawford got in the mix for this GS team as they looking to have his presence add to more scoring for them. But, in such a potential high scoring game, it could get out of hand easy one way or the other. no thanks. If you lean on GS, you should lean on the over here.

Phoenix vs. Minnesota

Phoenix comes off a 1 point win over Minnesota. Remember, Ok City had a change of coaching yesterday so they were much more in the zone with a change in coaches. The under and the line has taken a hit upon the opening in favor of Minny. Nearly 78% are favoring the Suns here on the highway similar to yesterday and of course, Minny comes off that 26 point win at Detroit. If you notice Phoenix's totals, they are struggling to put up points on the road and not popping over a 100 on the highway. A lean on the under here.

Indiana vs. Houston

The public is nearly split dead even on this game. Indiana comes off a nice cover at Dallas nearly winning outright and Houston is rocking and rolling covering 3 in a row (all road games, Miami, Washington and Orlando) and now sits as a 10 point fav at home against Indiana. I lean on Indiana here b/c I like dogs typically as it is, but it is tough to go against Houston as they are playing great basketball right now.

Miami vs. Portland

This is a revenge game for Miami btw - remember, Portland beat them on the road earlier this year. But, note that Portland is undefeated at home this year, these two teams maybe b/c of their youth or what not, don't like each other all that much, Portland comes off a 1 point win over Sac failing to cover and Miami comes off that home loss to the Rockets. I lean on Portland but b/c Miami has revenge, I yield.

Memphis vs. Utah

Couple things going on here, for one Memphis has revenge from an earlier season loss to Utah plus, they come off a series of losses while Utah looks to blow out a team at home after the loss to the Bulls, conflicting ends on this play.