Phoenix (4-0, 2-2 ATS) at Orlando (3-1 SU and ATS)
The surprising Suns continue a five-game, seven-day Eastern Conference road swing when they invade Amway Arena for a clash with Dwight Howard and the Magic.
Phoenix opened its road trip with last night’s 104-96 victory over the Heat as a four-point underdog, remaining unbeaten on the season and extending its winning streak to seven dating to the end of last season. The Suns have scored 104 or more throughout the winning streak, averaging 114.6 points per game, yet they’re just 4-3 ATS during the run.
After three consecutive blowout wins and covers to open the season, Orlando went to Detroit on Tuesday and was stunned by the Pistons 85-80 as an 8½-point road favorite. Going back to last February, the Magic are still 13-4 SU in their last 17 regular-season home games, but just 8-9 ATS. That includes a 111-99 rout of Phoenix as a 7½-point favorite on March 3, the Suns’ lone trip to Orlando last year.
Prior to losing in Orlando, the Suns had won six straight meetings in this rivalry, going just 2-4 ATS. In fact, the Magic have cashed in seven of the last nine meetings overall and four of the last five in Orlando. Still, the ‘dog is on a 7-2 ATS roll over those past nine meetings, with the visitor cashing in six of the last seven.
Phoenix has alternated spread-covers in its last six road games. Meanwhile, dating to last year’s playoffs, the Magic are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven against the Western Conference and 1-4 ATS in their last four against the Pacific Division (all against the Lakers in last year’s NBA Finals).
For Phoenix, the under is on runs of 7-2 overall (3-1 this year), 4-0 on the road (2-0 this year) and 7-1 against the Southeast Division, but the over is 6-1 in its last seven when playing the second night in a row and 21-8 in its last 29 on Wednesday. Orlando carries “under” trends of 8-1 against the Western Conference, 4-1 against the Pacific Division (all in the NBA Finals) and 7-3 on Wednesday. Finally, the over is 8-3 in the last 11 Suns-Magic battles.
ATS ADVANTAGE: ORLANDO
L.A. Lakers (3-1, 0-4 ATS) at Houston (3-1 SU and ATS)
The surprising Rockets go for their fourth straight win when they entertain the Lakers at the Toyota Center in a rematch of last year’s thrilling Western Conference semifinal playoff series.
Los Angeles opened a brief two-game Midwest road trip with last night’s 101-98 overtime win at Oklahoma City. Kobe Bryant shook off affects from the flu and scored a game-high 31 points in 46 minutes, while Andrew Bynum (22 points, 10 rebounds) and Ron Artest (20 points, six assists) also aided in the win. However, the Lakers failed to cover as a seven-point road favorite and they’ve yet to cash a ticket this year (all as a favorite).
Since falling 96-87 at Portland on opening night, Houston has pulled off three straight upset wins over the Warriors (108-107 on the road), Blazers (111-107 at home) and Jazz (113-96 on the road). In Monday’s rout of Utah as an eight-point road underdog, the Rockets shot 50 percent from the field, going 10-for-19 from three-point range. Eight players scored in double figures, and they outscored the Jazz 59-39 in the second half.
The Rockets took the heavily favored Lakers to seven games in last year’s playoffs, eventually falling 89-70 as a 13-point underdog in the decisive Game 7 in Los Angeles. The home team won and covered the final four meetings. The Lakers also won and covered all three regular-season matchups against Houston last year, improving to 8-3 ATS in the last 11 series clashes. L.A. has also covered in nine of its last 13 trips to the Toyota Center, and the SU winner is on a perfect 12-0 ATS roll in this rivalry.
The Lakers had covered in four straight road games going back to last year’s NBA Finals against Orlando prior to last night’s ATS setback, and they’re 4-1 ATS in their last five on Wednesday. Houston has covered in four of five at home dating to its playoff series against L.A. in May, but is 1-5 ATS in its last six on Wednesday.
Los Angeles is riding “under” streaks of 36-17-1 overall (2-2 this year), 13-7 on the road, 10-3 against the Western Conference and 5-0 versus the Southwest Division. Likewise, the under for Houston is 7-2 in its last nine at home and 7-3 in its last 10 when playing on one day of rest. Finally, the final four playoff contests between these teams last spring stayed low.
ATS ADVANTAGE: L.A. LAKERS and UNDER
Dallas (3-1 SU and ATS) at New Orleans (1-3 SU and ATS)
One night after an impressive come-from-behind home win over Utah, the Mavericks head east to New Orleans Arena for a Southwest Division clash with the struggling Hornets.
Dallas outscored the Jazz 44-18 in the final quarter on Tuesday to not only pull out a 96-85 win, but also cover as a 6½-point home favorite, improving to 3-0 SU and ATS since a season-opening home loss to Washington. Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 of his 40 points in the final quarter, as the Mavericks overcame a 67-52 deficit. Dallas is struggling offensively, totaling just 91, 94, 93 and 96 points in its first four games, but it is playing strong defense, yielding just 87.8 points per game on less than 43 percent shooting
New Orleans has played three of its first four games on the road, losing all three, including Monday’s 117-111 setback at New York as a three-point road favorite. The Hornets’ lone home game was a 97-92 win over Sacramento, but they failed to cover as a hefty 12-point favorite. New Orleans has been held under 100 points in 13 of its last 16 contests, and defensively, the Hornets are giving up 104.8 ppg (47 percent shooting) this year.
Including a 2008 first-round playoff series between these teams, New Orleans has won five of the last six meetings (4-2 ATS) and seven of the last nine (6-3 ATS). The host has covered in 10 of the last 13 in this series – with the Hornets going 6-1 ATS in the last seven in the Big Easy – and the favorite is 20-7-1 ATS in the last 28 head-to-head battles.
Dallas’ three-game ATS winning streak comes on the heels of an 0-6 pointspread nosedive, and the Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last six divisional games and 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 on Wednesday.
Going back to last year, the Hornets have lost 13 of their last 17 games both SU and ATS (playoffs included) going 1-8 ATS in the last nine (0-3 ATS at home). Additionally, New Orleans is in pointspread slumps of 1-5 at home, 3-13 against Western Conference teams and 1-4 on Wednesday.
The over is 7-3 in the Mavericks’ last 10 road games, 7-3 in their last 10 on Wednesday and 4-1 in their last five against division rivals, but they’ve stayed under the total in seven straight games when playing on back-to-back nights. New Orleans carries “under” trends of 5-2 overall, 13-3 at home, 4-0 when playing on one day of rest and 15-6 in Southwest Division contests. Finally, the under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams, but the over is 5-2-1 in the last eight at New Orleans Arena.
ATS ADVANTAGE: DALLAS
Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards
The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the Washington Wizards when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Dwyane Wade went for 23 points, nine boards, and seven assists for Miami in its 104-96 loss to Phoenix on Tuesday night.
Phoenix cashed as 4-point road underdogs, while the teams played OVER the 193.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Gilbert Arenas scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds for Washington in its 102-90 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.
Cleveland covered as 11.5-point home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 197.5-point total set by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Miami: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Washington: 2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Indiana are 2-8
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Miami is 13-1-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Washington
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Miami is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Washington's last 23 games when playing at home against Miami
Next up:
Miami home to Denver, Friday, November 6
Washington at Indiana, Friday, November 6
Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic
The Phoenix Suns and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Amway Arena.
Steve Nash dropped 30 points and dished out eight assists to lead the Suns past the Heat 104-96 on Tuesday night.
Phoenix cashed as 4-point road underdogs, while the teams played OVER the 193.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Vince Carter scored 15 points for Orlando in its 85-80 loss to Detroit on Tuesday night.
Detroit cashed as 6.5-point home underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 197.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Phoenix has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 4-0 SU, 3-1 ATS
Orlando: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 8-2
After playing Miami are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Phoenix's last 14 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Orlando's last 14 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Orlando is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Orlando's last 11 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix at Boston, Friday, November 6
Orlando home to Detroit, Friday, November 6
Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors
The Detroit Pistons and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Ben Gordon poured in 23 points to lead the Pistons past the Magic 85-80 on Tuesday night.
Detroit cashed as 6.5-point home underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 197.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Raptors lost to Orlando 125-116 as a 6-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (200).
Chris Bosh led Toronto with 35 points and 16 rebounds, while Andrea Bargnani poured in 26 points.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS
Toronto: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Orlando are 6-4
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a win are 3-7
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing New Orleans are 4-6
After playing Orlando are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games at home
Next up:
Detroit at Orlando, Friday, November 6
Toronto at New Orleans, Friday, November 6
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Dahntay Jones dropped 20 points off the bench for Indiana in its 111-93 loss to Denver on Tuesday night.
Denver covered as 5.5-point road favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 223.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
David Lee dropped 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Knicks past the Hornets 117-111 on Monday night.
New York cashed as 3-point underdogs, while the game played OVER the 202.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 0-3 SU, 0-3 ATS
New York: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 3-7
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 2-8
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Indiana is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New York
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New York's last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 10 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of New York's last 22 games
Next up:
Indiana home to Washington, Friday, November 6
New York home to Cleveland, Friday, November 6
Denver Nuggets vs. New Jersey Nets
The fans at Izod Center will be treated to a game between the Denver Nuggets and the New Jersey Nets when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Carmelo Anthony drained 25 points, as the Nuggets cruised past the Pacers 111-93 on Tuesday night.
Denver covered as 5.5-point road favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 223.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Chris Douglas-Roberts had 20 points and six boards for New Jersey in its 79-68 loss to Charlotte on Monday night.
Charlotte covered as 7-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 175-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Denver has won 4 straight games.
New Jersey has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 4-0 SU, 3-1 ATS
New Jersey: 0-4 SU, 0-3-1 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 1-9
After playing Charlotte are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Denver's last 15 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Jersey's last 10 games at home
Next up:
Denver at Miami, Friday, November 6
New Jersey at Philadelphia, Friday, November 6
Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Target Center.
Paul Pierce went for 21 points and eight rebounds, as the Celtics ripped the 76ers 105-74 on Tuesday night.
Boston cashed as 6.5-point road favorites, while the game played UNDER the 190-point total set by oddsmakers.
Al Jefferson poured in 24 points for the Timberwolves in their 93-90 loss to the Clippers on Monday night.
Los Angeles failed to cover as 7.5-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 196.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Boston has won 5 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 5-0 SU, 4-1 ATS
Minnesota: 1-3 SU, 2-1-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Phoenix are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 0-10
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Boston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Phoenix, Friday, November 6
Minnesota home to Milwaukee, Friday, November 6
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Toyota Center.
Kobe Bryant dropped 31 points and hauled down six rebounds to lift the Lakers past the Thunder 101-98 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles couldn't cover as 7.5-point road favorites, while the teams played OVER the 194-point total set by sportsbooks.
Aaron Brooks scored 19 points and dished out nine assists, as the Rockets surprised the Jazz 113-96 on Monday night.
Houston cashed as 8-point road underdogs, while the game played OVER the 202.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 3-1 SU, 0-4 ATS
Houston: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
Before playing Memphis are 6-4
After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Oklahoma City are 10-0
After playing Utah are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Houston
Houston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games at home
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Memphis, Friday, November 6
Houston home to Oklahoma City, Friday, November 6
Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Hornets
The division rival Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when
Dirk Nowitzki went for 40 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks to lead the Mavericks past the Jazz 96-85 on Tuesday night.
Dallas covered as 6-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 203-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Chris Paul paced New Orleans with 32 points and 13 assists in its 117-111 loss to New York on Monday night.
New York cashed as 3-point underdogs, while the game played OVER the 202.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 3 straight games.
New Orleans has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
New Orleans: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Utah are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing New York are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Orleans's last 12 games at home
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Next up:
Dallas home to Toronto, Saturday, November 7
New Orleans home to Toronto, Friday, November 6
Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings
The fans at ARCO Arena will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Jamal Crawford came off the bench to post 27 points and seven assists to lead the Hawks past the Trail Blazers 97-91 on Tuesday night.
Atlanta cashed as 7-point road underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the 192-point total set by oddsmakers.
Kevin Martin drained 48 points and had four steals to lift the Kings past the Grizzlies 127-116 in overtime on Monday night.
Sacramento covered as 1-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 205.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Atlanta: 3-1 SU, 4-0 ATS
Sacramento: 1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Charlotte are 3-7
After playing Portland are 1-9
After a win are 5-5
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 1-9
Before playing Utah are 3-7
After playing Memphis are 4-6
After a win are 0-10
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Atlanta is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Charlotte, Friday, November 6
Sacramento at Utah, Saturday, November 7
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Oracle Arena.
Zach Randolph went for 30 points and 16 boards for Memphis in its 127-116 overtime loss to Sacramento on Monday night.
Sacramento covered as 1-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 205.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
The Warriors were defeated 123-101 by Phoenix last time out, as 5.5-point underdogs. The 224 points went UNDER the posted total of 232.5.
Monta Ellis dropped 19 points in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Memphis has lost 2 straight games.
Golden State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS
Golden State: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing LA Lakers are 2-8
After playing Sacramento are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After playing Phoenix are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 12 games at home
Golden State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Memphis
Next up:
Memphis at LA Lakers, Friday, November 6
Golden State home to LA Clippers, Friday, November 6
Tips and Trends
Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors
Grizzlies: Memphis won all three meetings versus the Warriors last season, including winning twice in Oakland. Before then, though, the Grizzlies had dropped seven in a row to Golden State. The Grizzlies are giving up 115.8 points per game, allowing opponents to shoot nearly 50 percent from the floor. The Grizzlies are off a 127-116 overtime road loss to Sacramento on Monday. The Kings’ bench outscored Memphis’ reserves, 67-14. Zach Randolph had 30 points and 16 rebounds to lead Memphis. Allen Iverson made his Memphis debut after missing the first three games because of a hamstring injury. Iverson had 11 points in 18 minutes, but was unhappy with his lack of playing time. Chemistry could be an issue. Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo got into a heated argument during the Grizzlies’ game on Sunday night against Denver. Fatigue could factor, too. This is the Grizzlies’ third road game in four nights.
The Grizzlies are 9-2 ATS on Wednesday.
The road team is 8-2 ATS in the series.
Key Injuries - None.
PROJECTED SCORE: 110
Warriors (-6, O/U 225.5): The Warriors are surrendering an average of 115 ½ points in starting the season 0-2. The Warriors should be rested, though, having last played on Friday. Golden allowed Phoenix to shoot 53.6 percent from the floor in losing 123-101 on Friday. “Through two games we look like a bunch of guys playing for contracts instead of guys playing as a team,” said swingman Stephen Jackson. Monta Ellis leads Golden State in scoring at 22.5 points. Jackson is averaging 15 points per contest. The Warriors have been getting good play from Kelenna Azubuike, who is averaging 15 points, while shooting 61.9 percent from the field and 4.5 rebounds. Golden State has failed to cover 37 of its last 55 games as a home favorite. The Warriors have failed to cover five of the past six times they’ve hosted the Grizzlies. Golden State is 1-4 versus Memphis in its last five meetings.
The Over is 39-18-1 in the Warriors’ last 58 home contests.
Golden State is 21-10-2 ATS following a loss.
Key Injuries - Forward Ronny Turiaf (knee) is questionable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 116 (OVER - Total of the Day)