Dallas (18-7, 13-12 ATS) at Oklahoma City (12-11, 14-9 ATS)
The Mavericks, who are in the midst of playing six of seven games at home, make their one road trip during this stretch when they stop at the Ford Center, where they’ll try to extend a four-game winning streak and hand the Thunder their third straight defeat.
Dallas held off New Orleans 94-90 on Monday, but came up way short as an 8½-point home chalk. Although the Mavericks have won four in a row – with the three of the victories coming by a total of six points – they’re mired in a 2-7 ATS funk. On the positive end, Dallas pummeled Miami 106-93 as a 1½-point road chalk on Friday to improve to 9-4 SU and ATS on the highway this season.
Oklahoma City is coming off near-identical losses to Cleveland on Sunday (102-89, falling as a 3½-point home underdog) and Denver on Monday (102-93, cashing as a 10-point road pup). Monday’s setback to the Nuggets snapped the Thunder’s string of 17 straight games without consecutive SU defeats. Oklahoma City has alternated SU and ATS wins and losses in its last six home games.
Although the Thunder covered in the loss at Denver on Monday, the SU winner is still 21-2 ATS in their 23 games this season, including 9-0 ATS in their last nine at home. Meanwhile, the winner has cashed in all 13 of Dallas’ roadies this year.
The host has won six consecutive meetings in this rivalry, but Oklahoma City is 5-0-1 ATS during this stretch, all as an underdog. Going back a little further, though, the visitor is on a 5-2-1 ATS roll when these teams square off, and Dallas is still 6-2-1 ATS in its last nine road games against the Thunder franchise going back to their days as the Seattle SuperSonics.
Dallas’ ATS slumps including 2-7 overall, 1-5 against the Western Conference, 2-6 versus Northwest Division foes, 1-5 as a favorite and 9-19 when laying less than five points on the highway, but the Mavericks’ 7-2 ATS streak on the road is buoyed by a 21-8 ATS mark in their last 29 Wednesday contests.
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last five after getting just one day of rest, 3-9 ATS in its last 12 after a spread-cover, 3-7 in its last 10 as a home ‘dog and 1-4 ATS in its last five when catching less than five points at home, but it is on positive pointspread tears of 4-1 against the Western Conference, 12-4 against the Southwest Division, 5-1 on Wednesday and 38-16 after a SU defeat. Also, from a pointspread perspective, the Thunder haven’t cashed in more than two straight games all season, but they haven’t had back-to-back non-covers all year, either.
The Mavs are on “over” runs of 7-1 on the highway, 9-3 against winning teams, 10-4 after one day of rest, 5-2 following a SU win 4-1 as a road favorite and 13-4 when laying less than five points. The over is also 5-2-1 in the Thunder’s last eight home games and 12-5 in their last 17 after a SU defeat, but otherwise Oklahoma City is on “under” runs of 3-0-1 overall, 4-0 against the Western Conference and 10-3-1 as a home pup. Likewise, the under in this rivalry is on runs of 4-1 overall and 4-0 in Oklahoma City.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
Houston (14-10, 15-9 ATS) at Denver (18-7, 13-12 ATS)
The Nuggets shoot for their third straight victory overall and fifth straight win at home when they host the Rockets at the Pepsi Center.
Houston is coming off Tuesday’s 107-96 rout of Detroit as a 5½-point home favorite. The Rockets are 6-2 SU and ATS in their last eight games, including 4-2 SU and ATS in their last six on the road. In fact, Houston has won six of its last nine as a visitor, going 7-2 ATS. Rick Adleman’s squad has topped triple digits in nine of its last 13 road games.
Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points, leading five Denver players in double-digit scoring in Monday’s 102-93 home win over the Thunder. However, the Nuggets fell short as a 10-point favorite, their fourth straight non-cover (all as a favorite) following a 9-3 ATS run. George Karl’s squad is now 11-1 at the Pepsi Center (7-5 ATS), averaging 115 ppg (48.7 percent shooting) while allowing 102.1 ppg (45.7 percent). Denver has scored more than 100 points in all 12 home contests.
The Rockets have won three straight in this rivalry (2-1 ATS), including a 97-95 win in Denver as a four-point road underdog in the final meeting of last season. Prior to that contest, though, the host had won seven straight series meetings going back to the 2007-08 campaign (5-2 ATS). Houston is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 battles with the Nuggets, going 5-2 ATS in its last seven visits to the Pepsi Center.
In addition to cashing in five of seven overall and seven of nine on the road, the Rockets are on ATS tears of 6-0 against Northwest Division opponents, 5-0 as an underdog, 4-0 as a road pup and 6-1 on Wednesday. The Nuggets’ 0-4 ATS drought is balanced by positive pointspread stretches of 15-7 at home, 27-11 against Western Conference foes, 27-10 against Southwest Division opponents, 6-2 on Wednesday, 25-12 versus teams with a winning record, 43-15-1 as a favorite of 5 to 10½ points and 36-14-1 as a favorite in that range at home.
Houston soared over the total last night against Detroit, ending an 8-0 “under” stretch. Still, the Rockets are on low-scoring sprees of 6-0 on the road, 5-0 against Western Conference opponents, 8-3 versus the Northwest Division, 4-1 on Wednesday, 4-1 as a ‘dog and 10-4 when playing back-to-back nights. Denver carries “under” trends of 5-2 overall, 4-1 at home, 5-1 when playing on one day of rest and 4-1 against Western Conference competition. Conversely, three of the last four meetings between these clubs have gone over the total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: HOUSTON and UNDER
Charlotte Bobcats vs. Indiana Pacers
The Charlotte Bobcats and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Stephen Jackson dropped 24 points to lead the Bobcats past the Knicks 94-87 on Tuesday night.
Charlotte covered as 5-point home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 196-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Mike Dunleavy drained 26 points for Indiana in its 106-98 loss to Orlando on Monday night.
Orlando couldn't cover as 12-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 207.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Charlotte: 10-13 SU, 14-9 ATS
Indiana: 8-14 SU, 9-13 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 2-8
After playing New York are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Memphis are 4-6
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
Charlotte is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Indiana is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to Utah, Saturday, December 19
Indiana at Memphis, Friday, December 18
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks
The fans at Philips Arena will be treated to a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Atlanta Hawks when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Rudy Gay went for 23 points and seven rebounds for Memphis in its 110-105 loss to Boston on Monday night.
Boston failed to cover as 7.5-point road favorites, while the teams played OVER the 194.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
The Hawks defeated New Jersey 130-107 as a 13-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (197).
Maurice Evans scored 22 points to go along with nine rebounds for Atlanta and Joe Johnson added 21 points and 10 assists in the win
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 10-14 SU, 12-12 ATS
Atlanta: 17-6 SU, 17-6 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Memphis's last 13 games
Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Memphis
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Memphis home to Indiana, Friday, December 18
Atlanta home to Utah, Friday, December 18
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic
The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Chris Bosh poured in 28 points for Toronto in its 115-95 loss to Miami on Tuesday night.
Miami covered as 7-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 205.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Vince Carter scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Magic past the Pacers 106-98 on Monday night.
Orlando couldn't cover as 12-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 207.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Toronto: 11-16 SU, 11-16 ATS
Orlando: 18-6 SU, 13-10-1 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Miami are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 9-1
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Orlando
Toronto is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Orlando is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to New Jersey, Friday, December 18
Orlando at Miami, Thursday, December 17
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The fans at Wachovia Center will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers when they take their seats on Wednesday.
LeBron James went for 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds to lead the Cavaliers past the Nets 99-89 on Tuesday night.
Cleveland couldn't cash as 14.5-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 196.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 14 rebounds, as the 76ers outgunned the Warriors 117-101 on Monday night.
Philadelphia covered as 4.5-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 211-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 18-7 SU, 12-13 ATS
Philadelphia: 6-18 SU, 10-14 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 9-1
After playing New Jersey are 3-7
After a win are 7-3
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Golden State are 7-3
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 17 games when playing Cleveland
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Cleveland home to Milwaukee, Friday, December 18
Philadelphia at Boston, Friday, December 18
Utah Jazz vs. New Jersey Nets
The fans at Izod Center will be treated to a game between the Utah Jazz and the New Jersey Nets when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Deron Williams led the way for Utah with 38 points and 13 assists in its 110-108 loss to Minnesota on Monday night.
Minnesota cashed as 13-point road underdogs, while the game played OVER the 202.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Brook Lopez had 22 points and 15 rebounds for New Jersey in its 99-89 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.
Cleveland couldn't cash as 14.5-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 196.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 14-10 SU, 13-11 ATS
New Jersey: 2-23 SU, 8-16-1 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Utah's last 13 games when playing New Jersey
Utah is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Utah is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New Jersey's last 13 games when playing Utah
New Jersey is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Utah
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Utah
Next up:
Utah at Atlanta, Friday, December 18
New Jersey at Toronto, Friday, December 18
Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Hornets
The Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Hornets will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at New Orleans Arena.
Richard Hamilton scored 21 points to lead Detroit in its 107-96 loss to Houston on Tuesday night.
Houston covered as 5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 189-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Chris Paul went for 20 points, 16 assists, and five steals to lead New Orleans in its 94-90 loss to Dallas on Monday night.
Dallas couldn't cover as 9-point home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 198-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
New Orleans has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 11-13 SU, 14-9-1 ATS
New Orleans: 10-13 SU, 10-13 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma City are 8-2
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Denver are 6-4
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of New Orleans's last 22 games at home
Next up:
Detroit at Oklahoma City, Friday, December 18
New Orleans home to Denver, Friday, December 18
Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Ford Center.
Jose Juan Barea drained 23 points to lift the Mavericks past the Hornets 94-90 on Monday night.
Dallas couldn't cover as 9-point home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 198-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Kevin Durant had 32 points and 10 boards for Oklahoma City in its 102-93 loss to Denver on Monday night.
Denver failed to cover as 10-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 209-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 4 straight games.
Oklahoma City has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 18-7 SU, 13-12 ATS
Oklahoma City: 12-11 SU, 14-9 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 10-0
Before playing Houston are 8-2
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Denver are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Dallas is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games on the road
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Dallas home to Houston, Friday, December 18
Oklahoma City home to Detroit, Friday, December 18
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Target Center.
Eric Gordon had 29 points and five steals to lift the Clippers past the Wizards 97-95 on Monday night.
Los Angeles covered as 1.5-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 193.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Jonny Flynn poured in 28 points to lift the Timberwolves past the Jazz 110-108 on Monday night.
Minnesota cashed as 13-point road underdogs, while the game played OVER the 202.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 10-13 SU, 8-15 ATS
Minnesota: 4-21 SU, 12-12-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 5-5
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Sacramento are 1-9
After playing Utah are 2-8
After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games
LA Clippers are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers at New York, Friday, December 18
Minnesota home to Sacramento, Friday, December 18
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Bradley Center.
Kobe Bryant dropped 42 points to lead the Lakers over the Bulls 96-87 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles couldn't cover as 9.5-point road favorites, while the game played UNDER the 193.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
The Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead but came back to earn a thrilling 108-101 double overtime victory over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Bucks covered the 3.5-point spread, while the 209 points sailed OVER the posted total of 190.5.
Andrew Bogut led the way for the Bucks with 27 points and nine rebounds. Luke Ridnor chipped in with 20 points in that win.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 19-4 SU, 10-13 ATS
Milwaukee: 11-11 SU, 13-9 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing New Jersey are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 8-2
After a win are 9-1
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Portland are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games
LA Lakers are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Lakers are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Next up:
LA Lakers at New Jersey, Saturday, December 19
Milwaukee at Cleveland, Friday, December 18
Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets
The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Aaron Brooks went for 23 points and 10 assists, as the Rockets defeated the Pistons 107-96 on Tuesday night.
Houston covered as 5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 189-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Carmelo Anthony dropped 31 points to lead the Nuggets over the Thunder 102-93 on Monday night.
Denver failed to cover as 10-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 209-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 14-10 SU, 15-9 ATS
Denver: 18-7 SU, 13-12 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Dallas are 9-1
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
Denver most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home
Denver is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games
Next up:
Houston at Dallas, Friday, December 18
Denver at New Orleans, Friday, December 18
Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings
The Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at ARCO Arena.
Antawn Jamison led the Wizards with 32 points and 11 boards in their 97-95 loss to the Clippers on Monday night.
Los Angeles covered as 1.5-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 193.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Tyreke Evans led the way for Sacramento with 19 points and seven boards in its 95-88 loss to Portland on Tuesday night.
The game resulted in a push with Portland as 7-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 203.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 7-15 SU, 6-16 ATS
Sacramento: 10-13 SU, 16-6-1 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Golden State are 6-4
After playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Minnesota are 1-9
After playing Portland are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Sacramento's last 12 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington at Golden State, Friday, December 18
Sacramento at Minnesota, Friday, December 18
San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors
The fans at Oracle Arena will be treated to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Tim Duncan had 34 points and 14 boards for San Antonio in its 116-104 loss to Phoenix on Tuesday night.
Phoenix covered as 1.5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 209.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Corey Maggette dropped 24 points off the bench to lead Golden State in its 117-101 loss to Philadelphia on Monday night.
Philadelphia covered as 4.5-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 211-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 12-10 SU, 10-11-1 ATS
Golden State: 7-17 SU, 12-11-1 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Indiana are 6-4
After playing Phoenix are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Antonio's last 14 games when playing on the road against Golden State
San Antonio is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Antonio's last 13 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Golden State's last 14 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 13 games when playing San Antonio
Next up:
San Antonio home to Indiana, Saturday, December 19
Golden State home to Washington, Friday, December 18
Making Noise
By SportsPic
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Dallas Mavericks at the Ford Center on Wednesday. Just a little over seven weeks into the campaign the Thunder are already half way to last years 23 win record and sit at 12-11 on the season. Kevin Durant (28.5), Russell Westbrook (16.0) and Jeff Green (14.7) leading the talented young roster have guided Thunder to a profitable 14-9 mark at the betting window. Mavericks sitting atop the Southwest Division with it's 18-7 (13-12 ATS) record behind 101.4 points for, 96.5 points against will have to be at their defensive best. Thunder are a perfect 10-0 both SU & ATS when scoring at least 100 points in a contest. Oklahoma off a 93-102 loss to the Nuggets grabbing the cash as 10 point underdogs are worth a serious look. Thunder are a near perfect 8-1 ATS scoring 103 PPG following a sub 95 point performance. Adding fuel, Thunder are 5-0-1 against-the-number the past six running the hardwood with Mavericks.
Trend Report - Wednesday
By Ed Meyer
Lakers at Bucks - The Lakers are 6-0 ATS (8.1 ppg) since March 12, 2009 off a road win in which they trailed by 10+ points. The Bucks are 7-0 ATS (5.6 ppg) since March 24, 2006 versus the Lakers.
Grizzlies at Hawks - The League is 9-0 ATS (7.1 ppg) since November 22, 2006 as a dog with at least one day of rest after a home loss in which they shot at least 50% from the field and at least 85% from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies are 0-7 ATS (-12.1 ppg) since April 25, 2004 as a dog after a home loss in which they had at least five fewer turnovers than their season-to-date average. The League is 8-0-1 ATS (7.8 ppg) since May 11, 2008 at home with two or more days of rest after a double digit home win in which their DPS was at least plus 15 points.
Pistons at Hornets - The Pistons are 0-7 ATS (-8.0 ppg) since March 20, 1996 on the road with no rest off a loss that broke at least a five-game winning streak. The Hornets are 0-6 ATS (-5.1 ppg) since March 03, 2002 as a home favorite with at least one day of rest after a game on the road in which they had at least 12 steals.
Wizards at Kings - The Wizards are 0-9 ATS (-9.7 ppg) since December 11, 2008 after a game in which they scored more than 25% of their points from the free throw line.
Raptors at Magic - The Raptors are 0-8 ATS (-6.7 ppg) since February 08, 2008 after playing the Heat. The Raptors are 7-0 ATS (9.6 ppg) since December 28, 2003 on the road after a game on the road in which they had five or fewer offensive rebounds. The Magic are 0-8 ATS (-9.9 ppg) since April 16, 1997 with at most one day of rest off a win as a favorite in which they trailed at the end of each of the first three quarters.
Jazz at Nets - The Jazz are 9-0 ATS (13.4 ppg) since December 15, 2000 as a favorite with at most one day of rest after a game at home in which their DPA was at least plus 15 points. The League is 0-9-1 ATS (-2.7 ppg) since February 20, 2008 as a home dog after a double digit road loss in which they had at least five fewer turnovers than their season-to-date average. The Nets are 0-8 ATS (-17.4 ppg) since December 16, 2006 at home after a game in which less than 45% of their baskets were assisted. The Nets are 7-0 ATS (11.4 ppg) since March 27, 2004 with no rest after a game on the road in which they committed fewer than ten turnovers.
Rockets at Nuggets - The Rockets are 0-7 ATS (-8.5 ppg) since January 21, 1997 with at most one day of rest after a game at home in which their opponent shot at least twenty three-pointers and made less than 25% of them.
Bobcats at Pacers - The Bobcats are 10-0 ATS (14.9 ppg) since March 04, 2008 off a win in which they trailed by 10+ points. The Bobcats are 8-0 ATS (8.1 ppg) since February 09, 2005 with no rest after a game in which their opponent stole the ball at least twelve times. The Pacers are 0-8 ATS (-8.8 ppg) since March 19, 1999 as a home favorite after a loss in which they had at least 10 more personal fouls than their opponent.
Cavaliers at 76ers - The Cavaliers are 8-0 ATS (3.9 ppg) since November 15, 2008 after a double digit win in which they shot at least 55% from the field. The Sixers are 0-6 ATS (-8.9 ppg) since April 15, 2002 at home after a win in which their opponent shot at least ten three-pointers and made at least half of them.
Mavericks at Thunder - The Mavericks are 0-6 ATS (-9.5 ppg) since March 21, 1998 with at most one day of rest after a home win in which they committed at least twenty turnovers.
Clippers at Timberwolves - The Clippers are 0-8 ATS (-14.1 ppg) since November 25, 2005 on the road with at least one day of rest off a home win in which they trailed by 10+ points. The Timberwolves are 0-10 ATS (-9.1 ppg) since January 10, 2007 at home after a win in which they made fewer baskets than their opponent. The Timberwolves are 0-8 ATS (-9.2 ppg) since February 28, 2006 with at most one day of rest after a win in which their DPS was at least plus 15 points.
Spurs at Warriors - The Spurs are 6-0-1 ATS (5.3 ppg) since January 02, 2009 as a favorite after a loss in which they allowed at least 50% from the field. The Warriors are 7-0-1 ATS (6.9 ppg) since December 29, 2008 as a dog when their opponent is playing in at least their third straight road game.
Tips and Trends
Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder
Mavericks (-2, O/U 193): Only 3 teams in the NBA have a better record than Dallas does. The Mavericks are 18-7 SU on the season, but are only 13-12 ATS. Dallas has won 4 straight games SU, but have lost 5 of their last 6 games ATS. All 6 of those games came as the listed favorite. Dallas is an impressive 9-4 both SU and ATS this season on the road. Incredibly, the spread hasn't mattered for Dallas on the road, as their ATS record matches their SU record in each game. F Dirk Nowitzki is 6th in the NBA in scoring at 26.6 PPG. The Mavericks are 2nd in the NBA in rebounds with 43.7 RPG. On the road, Dallas has held 9 of their 13 opponents under 100 PTS. 2 of the 4 times they did allow 100 or more PTS came with games going into overtime. The Mavericks are only allowing 96.5 PPG on the season, which is the 8th best in the NBA.
Mavs are 5-1 ATS last 6 games as a road favorite.
Over is 7-1 last 8 road games.
Key Injuries - G Quinton Ross (back) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 94 (UNDER - Total of the Day)
Thunder: The Thunder are 12-11 SU this season, and are looking to play better at home in their quest for the playoffs. They are 6-6 SU at home, including an ATS record of 7-5. Oklahoma City has yet to win more than 2 games in row either SU or ATS this season. F Kevin Durant is 3rd in the NBA in scoring, at 28.5 PPG. Durant has been very consistent of late, as he's scored 25 PTS or more in 9 consecutive games, the longest current streak in the NBA. PG Russell Westbrook is the only other teammate averaging more than 15 PPG for the Thunder. Westbrook averages 16 PPG along with a team high 6.7 APG. The Thunder lead the entire NBA in free throw shooting percentage at 81.3. Defensively, the Thunder are 7th in the NBA at points allowed, at 95.6 PPG. The Thunder have lost 15 of their last 17 games against Dallas.
Thunder are 12-4 ATS last 16 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 10-3-1 last 14 games as a home underdog.
Key Injuries - G Kyle Weaver (shoulder) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 93
San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors
Spurs (-5.5, O/U 214): San Antonio is 12-10 SU this season, with a road record of 2-6 both SU and ATS. San Antonio has played 3 road games as the listed favorite, going 1-2 ATS in this scenario. The Spurs have played 3 games where they were playing the back end of back to back games. They are 0-3 both SU and ATS in this exact situation, having been held to 85 PTS or fewer in all 3 games. Currently, the Spurs have scored more than 100 PTS in 5 consecutive games. PG Tony Parker and F Tim Duncan combine to average nearly 37 PPG. Defensively, the Spurs are 9th in the NBA allowing 96.8 PPG. The Spurs have already won both SU and ATS against Golden St. earlier this season, winning 118-104 as -13.5 favorites. 2 of the last 3 times San Antonio has played on the road against the Warriors, the game has gone to overtime.
Spurs are 4-0 ATS last 4 games as a favorite of 5 to 10.5 points.
Under is 5-0 last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Key Injuries - G Michael Finley (ankle) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 108
Warriors: Golden St. comes into tonight's game struggling, having lost 7 of their last 8 games in route to a 7-17 record SU. The Warriors are 4-5 SU at home this season, including 6-3 ATS. The Warriors are 3-1 ATS as a home underdog this season. The Warriors have 3 players that average more than 15 PPG, led by G Monta Ellis. Ellis averages 24 PPG while dishing out a team high 5 APG. Ellis leads an offense that averages 107 PPG, ranking 3rd in the NBA. Golden St. also shoots better than 47% from the field, which ranks them in the top 10 in the league. The Warriors have scored 107 PTS or more in 7 of their 9 home games. There isn't a worse defensive team in the NBA than Golden St, as they allow 111 PPG. The Warriors also allow the most rebounds in the league. In their last game they had a rebounding differential of -33, the worst margin in the NBA this entire season.
Warriors are 13-3 ATS last 16 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 9-3 last 12 vs. a team with a winning SU record.
Key Injuries - C Andris Biedrins (groin) is questionable.
F Ronny Turiaf (knee) is questionable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 110 (Side of the Day)