Hot and Cold Bets - Week 15
By Matt Fargo
The NBA is in its final week before the All-Star break and these next two days are critical for some teams to head into the break on a high note. Matt Fargo will be looking into Hot and Cold NBA bets throughout the season and he takes a look at four games that you will want to pay attention to coming up over the next two days before the layoff.
NBA Hot Bets
Wednesday – Phoenix Suns at Cleveland Cavaliers 7:00 PM ET
Cleveland is coming off its first home loss of the season on Sunday against the Lakers so the Suns could be in some serious trouble. The Cavaliers are now 23-1 at home which is still the best record in the league and their 18-6 ATS mark is tops in the NBA as well. Cleveland plays on Tuesday at Indiana and while it will be looking to bounce back there, it will be also looking to bounce back on its home floor against another Western Conference foe. In the second of back-to-back games, Cleveland is 9-2 on the season (8-3 ATS) so there is no worry about playing a game Tuesday. Phoenix is struggling right now especially when it travels. Overall, the Suns have been one of the bigger disappointments for backers as they are just 18-30-1 against the number including a 10-14-1 ATS mark on the road. Phoenix started the season 5-2 ATS but it has been a flop ever since and it a paltry 4-10-2 ATS in its last 16 games and 6-14-2 ATS in its last 22 games.
NBA Cold Bets
Wednesday – Boston Celtics at New Orleans Hornets 8:05 PM ET
We have seen this from Boston before haven’t we? The Celtics put together a monster run and then the wheels start coming off. Those wheels aren’t off all the way yet but they had better be careful. After 19 straight wins, Boston went 2-7 in its next nine games. Now after 12 straight wins, the Celtics are 1-2 in their last three games. Those games came against heavyweights Los Angeles and San Antonio but sandwiched in there was a win at New York that took a big fourth quarter to get it done. This game and a game at Dallas close out the schedule before the break and a split or worse is likely. New Orleans closed out its four-game homestand with a come-from-behind win against Minnesota and is at Memphis on Monday before hosting the Celtics. Chris Paul will not play Monday and will be questionable Wednesday. The good news is that the Hornets will be a great value play as they will likely be getting points and they have yet to be a home dog this year.
Denver (35-17, 29-22-1 ATS) at Orlando (38-12, 33-16-1 ATS)
The Nuggets continue their eight-game road trip with their one and only stop this season in Orlando, where the Magic will attempt to defeat Denver for the third straight time.
Denver was down the state in Miami last night, rolling over the Heat 99-82 as a 1½-point road favorite. The Nuggets have won eight of their last 10, but they’ve followed up a 4-0 ATS run by going 3-4 ATS in their last seven. George Karl’s club has scored in triple digits eight times in its last 11 games – tallying more than 110 points five times – but it managed just 81 and 70 points in its last two defeats.
Orlando has alternated SU and ATS wins and losses in its last five games, most recently pounding the Nets 101-84 as a 13-point home favorite. The Magic are 5-2 SU and ATS in their last seven (3-1 SU and ATS at home), averaging 110 ppg during this stretch. Going back to Jan. 6, Orlando is 12-4 SU and ATS, scoring more than 100 points 11 times. Finally, the SU winner has cashed in each of the Magic’s last 15 outings.
Orlando went to Denver on Jan. 17 at the tail end of a four-game Western Conference road trip and hammered the Nuggets 106-88 as a 1½-point road underdog. That snapped an 11-game SU and ATS winning streak by the home team in this rivalry. In fact, the Nuggets are 0-8 SU and ATS in their last eight trips to Orlando. Going back further, the Magic have covered in 12 of the last 17 head-to-head battles.
The Nuggets are 2-7 ATS in their last nine outings when playing on back-to-back nights and 5-10 ATS in their last 15 on the highway versus teams with a winning home record. Conversely, the Magic are on a plethora of positive pointspread surges, including 35-17-1 overall, 4-1 at home, 4-0 against the Northwest Division, 35-16-1 versus the Western Conference, 22-8-1 on Wednesday, 21-6-2 when playing on two day’s rest and 13-4 against winning teams.
The under is 4-1 both in the last five meetings between these teams overall and in the last five in Orlando. Also, the Magic are on “under” stretches of 11-4 at home, 11-5-1 against Northwest Division foes, 10-3 when playing on two days’ rest and 4-1 against winning teams. However, the over for Denver is on runs of 4-2 overall, 7-4 on the road, 11-5 against the Eastern Conference and 5-1 on Wednesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: ORLANDO and UNDER
Phoenix (28-22, 17-30-2 ATS) at Cleveland (39-11, 32-18 ATS)
The Cavaliers return to Quicken Loans Arena carrying a two-game losing skid as they host the Suns, who are concluding a three-game road trip.
Cleveland won its first 23 home games this season before running into the Lakers’ buzzsaw on Sunday, falling 101-91 as a five-point favorite. The Cavs then went to Indiana last night and lost 96-95 as a 6½-point road chalk, moving to 8-3 in their last 11 games, but just 5-6 ATS. Despite Sunday’s loss to Los Angeles, Cleveland is still 18-6 ATS at home this season, including 6-2 ATS in the last eight, and it surrenders just 89.5 ppg to visitors at Quicken Loans Arena.
Phoenix started its trip with Sunday’s 107-97 rout of Detroit as a one-point underdog, but followed that with Monday’s 108-91 loss in Philadelphia as a 3½-point pup. The Suns are 5-9 in their last 14 games and 9-23-2 ATS in their past 34 outings. On the road this season, Phoenix is 14-12 SU but just 10-15-1 ATS, averaging 103 ppg but giving up 103.8.
The Suns have won and covered four straight meetings with the Cavaliers, and they’re 8-2 SU (7-3 ATS) in the last 10 clashes. They’ve posted consecutive wins at Quicken Loans Arena by a total of seven points, going 2-0 ATS. The favorite has cashed in each of the last seven clashes in this rivalry.
Phoenix is in ATS tailspins of 4-11-2 overall, 3-7-1 on the road, 3-9-1 against the Eastern Conference, 3-7-2 when playing on one day of rest and 1-4 on Wednesday. Cleveland has failed to cover in four of its last five against the Pacific Division, but the Cavaliers are on positive pointspread stretches of 37-18 overall, 21-6 at home since last year’s playoffs, 13-5 against the West, 6-1 when playing on Wednesday and 7-2 when playing on consecutive nights.
The over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in this rivalry and 4-0 in the last four in Cleveland. Also, the over is on stretches of 5-1 for Phoenix on Wednesday, 35-17 for Phoenix against the Central Division, 5-1 for Phoenix against winning teams, 4-1 for Cleveland on Wednesday, 6-2 for Cleveland against winning teams and 5-1 for Cleveland when playing on back-to-back nights.
ATS ADVANTAGE: CLEVELAND and OVER
L.A. Lakers (42-9, 27-24 ATS) at Utah (29-23, 26-26 ATS)
After a brief stop at home last night, the Lakers head back on the road for a clash against the Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.
Los Angeles followed up a perfect 6-0 SU and ATS Eastern Conference road trip with Tuesday’s 105-98 victory over Oklahoma City, failing to cover as a 12-point home favorite. The Lakers have scored at least 100 points in eight straight games and 22 of the last 23, the only exception being a 99-85 win over the Spurs 2½ weeks ago. In fact, Los Angeles has scored in triple digits in all but seven of 51 games, averaging 108.5 ppg overall and 113.4 ppg on the road.
Utah had a three-game SU and ATS winning streak snapped in Sunday’s 116-96 loss at Golden State as a 1½-point road favorite. Prior to that contest, the Jazz had averaged 108.2 ppg in their previous six games. Although Jerry Sloan’s team is on a 3-0 SU and ATS run at home, it is just 6-8 SU in its last 14 overall and 5-10 ATS in its last 15.
The Lakers have won three straight meetings against Utah, and they’re 7-2 SU and 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine clashes, including a six-game Western Conference semifinal playoff series victory last spring. In the lone clash this season, Los Angeles prevailed 113-100 as a 10-point home chalk on Jan. 2. Going back to the 2006-07 season, the Lakers are 9-3-1 ATS in this rivalry, and the host is on an 11-4-1 ATS roll.
In addition to its 6-0 ATS run on the road, L.A. is on pointspread surges of 5-2 against the Western Conference, 4-1 against the Northwest Division, 4-0 against winning teams and 19-7 when playing on back-to-back nights (9-3 in back-to-backs this season). Utah has cashed in seven of its last 10 against the Pacific Division, but is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 versus the Western Conference.
The last four meetings in this rivalry have gone over the total. Also, for the Jazz, the over is on runs of 15-6 overall, 8-3 at home, 11-5 against the Western Conference, 30-12 versus the Pacific Division, 11-4 when playing on Wednesday and 4-0 against winning teams. Finally, Los Angeles is on “over” streaks of 6-2 overall, 8-1 on the highway, 5-2 against the Western Conference, 5-1 on Wednesday and 4-0 when playing on back-to-back nights.
ATS ADVANTAGE: L.A. LAKERS and OVER
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SCOREBOARD
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Denver at Orlando (7 p.m. EST). The Northwest Division-leading Nuggets take on the Magic, who are on top of the Southeast Division and are 2-1 since All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson suffered a shoulder injury.
STARS
Tuesday
— LeBron James, Cavaliers, scored 47 points, but also was called for a controversial foul with .2 seconds remaining, leading to the Pacers’ winning points in Cleveland’s 96-95 loss at Indiana. James connected on 15 of 21 shots, 13 of 14 free throws, made 4 of 7 3-pointers, and had seven rebounds and four assists.
— Matt Bonner, Spurs, scored 22 points to help San Antonio to a 108-93 victory over New Jersey.
— Randy Foye, Timberwolves, had a career-high 33 points and eight rebounds in Minnesota’s 110-102 loss to Toronto.
— Antoine Wright, Mavericks, had 23 points, his best scoring game in nearly three months, in Dallas’ 118-100 win over Sacramento.
— Stephen Jackson, Warriors, had a season-high 35 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in Golden State’s 144-127 win over New York.
— Kobe Bryant, Lakers, became the youngest player in NBA history to reach the 23,000-point plateau, scoring 34 points in Los Angeles’ 105-98 win over Oklahoma City.
— Kevin Durant, Thunder, scored 31 points, his fifth 30-point game in a row, and had 10 rebounds in Oklahoma City’s 105-98 loss to the Lakers.
MILESTONES
With fans chanting “MVP,” Kobe Bryant—30 years, 171 days old—made a free throw with 5:13 left in the second quarter, giving him 23,000 points, the youngest player to reach that level. He joined 20 others in league history who’ve made that lofty mark. Wilt Chamberlain was formerly the youngest at 30 years, 176 days. He still ranks as the fastest to 23,000, reaching it in 606 games, while Bryant, who came straight from high school to the NBA, reached it in his 917th.
BIG WINS
Indiana has beaten the three teams with the NBA’s best records this season: Boston, Cleveland and Los Angeles.
LOTS OF LOSSES
The Sacramento Kings became the first team with 42 losses, and though they still have 29 games remaining, they are guaranteed a losing season after a 118-100 loss at Dallas.
STREAKS
Cleveland saw its nine-game winning streak over the Pacers snapped in a 96-95 defeat. The Cavs lost a second straight game for the first time all season. … Denver has won eight in a row against Miami after a 99-82 victory. … San Antonio has now won 32 straight games in which it scores more than 100 points following a 108-93 win at New Jersey. … The Knicks lost their fifth straight even though David Lee had 27 points and 11 rebounds, and Nate Robinson scored 30 points. But they allowed 144 in a 17-point loss at Golden State. … The Lakers, back in Los Angeles from a 6-0 road trip, beat Oklahoma City 105-98.
STATS
Atlanta will go into the All-Star break with 30 wins for the first time since the 1996-97 season, when it was 31-15. The Hawks are 30-21 with one game left before the break. … The Nuggets are 10-0 when holding opponents under 90 points after a 99-82 win at Miami. … Chicago finished with a 17-2 run to rally past Detroit 107-102.
SWINGS
The Warriors and Knicks met in New York earlier this season, with the Knicks winning 138-125 in the Warriors’ worst defensive outing of the year. Golden State set its own season-high for points in the rematch, winning 144-127 and easily surpassing a 133-point effort in a triple-overtime game last month.
SIDELINED
Indiana was missing three key contributors—Marquis Daniels, Mike Dunleavy and Jeff Foster—but still edged Cleveland 96-95. … The Kings were without C Brad Miller (hip flexor) and backup post player Mikki Moore, who was absent for personal reasons after attending the morning shootaround. They lost at Dallas 118-100. … Pistons guard Allen Iverson missed the 107-102 loss at Chicago with the flu. … Quentin Richardson was out of New York’s lineup with a bruised chest, and the Knicks then lost Tim Thomas late in the first half to a sore left groin. Midway through the fourth quarter, point guard Chris Duhon sprained his left ankle. The Knicks lost 144-127 at Golden State.
SPEAKING
“I don’t care if I get fined. It is what it is. I saw the two plays; just a bad call determined the outcome of that game. If they want to fine me for telling the truth, fine me. This isn’t me. I never do this.”—Cavaliers coach Mike Brown after a foul call on LeBron James with .2 seconds remaining led to an Indiana victory.
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Bobcats
Caron Butler went for 22 points and eight boards for Washington in its 111-90 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Atlanta covered as 8.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 201.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Emeka Okafor scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, as the Bobcats rolled past the Clippers 94-73 on Monday night.
Charlotte cashed as 2.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 194.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Washington: 11-41 SU, 19-32-1 ATS
Charlotte: 20-31 SU, 30-21 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Orlando are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 2-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing Charlotte
Washington is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Charlotte
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Minnesota, Tuesday, February 17
Charlotte at Orlando, Tuesday, February 17
San Antonio Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors
Tim Duncan had 27 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and four blocks, as the Spurs dumped the Nets 108-93 on Tuesday night.
San Antonio cashed as 5-point road favorites as the game played over the 187-point total set by oddsmakers.
Joey Graham dropped 24 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Raptors over the Timberwolves 110-102 on Tuesday night.
Toronto cashed as 1.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 194-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
San Antonio has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 35-15 SU, 25-23-2 ATS
Toronto: 20-34 SU, 20-31-3 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing New York are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Next up:
San Antonio at New York, Tuesday, February 17
Toronto home to Cleveland, Wednesday, February 18
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Amare Stoudemire went for 19 points and six boards for Phoenix in its 108-91 loss to Philadelphia on Monday night.
Philadelphia covered as 3-point home favorites as the teams played under the 210-point total listed by oddsmakers.
LeBron James had 47 points and seven boards for Cleveland in its 96-95 loss to Indiana on Tuesday night.
Indiana cashed as 6.5-point home underdogs as the game played under the 210.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 28-22 SU, 18-31-1 ATS
Cleveland: 39-11 SU, 32-18 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 9-1
After a loss are 6-4
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing Indiana are 7-3
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Phoenix's last 14 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cleveland's last 14 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Cleveland is 16-4 ATS in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix home to LA Clippers, Tuesday, February 17
Cleveland at Toronto, Wednesday, February 18
Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic
Chauncey Billups scored 23 points, as the Nuggets ran past the Heat 99-82 on Tuesday night.
Denver cashed as 1-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 203-point total posted by oddsmakers.
The Magic defeated New Jersey 101-84 as a 13-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (195.5).
Dwight Howard scored a game-high 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for Orlando, while Mickeal Pietrus added 17 points in the win.
Team records:
Denver: 35-17 SU, 30-21-1 ATS
Orlando: 38-12 SU, 33-16-1 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Miami are 2-8
After a win are 6-4
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Denver is 6-15-2 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Orlando
Denver is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Orlando is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Denver at Philadelphia, Wednesday, February 18
Orlando home to Charlotte, Tuesday, February 17
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers
O.J. Mayo poured in 22 points and hauled down 16 rebounds to lead the Grizzlies past the Hornets 85-80 on Monday night.
Memphis won as 1.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 186-point total set by oddsmakers.
Thaddeus Young dropped 25 points, as the 76ers smacked the Suns 108-91 on Monday night.
Philadelphia covered as 3-point home favorites as the teams played under the 210-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Memphis has won 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 15-36 SU, 19-31-1 ATS
Philadelphia: 26-24 SU, 25-23-2 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Utah are 0-10
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a win are 5-5
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Indiana are 8-2
After playing Phoenix are 3-7
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Memphis's last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing Memphis
Next up:
Memphis at Utah, Tuesday, February 17
Philadelphia at Indiana, Tuesday, February 17
Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons
Joe Johnson had 22 points, eight assists, and six rebounds, as the Hawks handled the Wizards 111-90 on Tuesday night.
Atlanta covered as 8.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 201.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Richard Hamilton went for 30 points and eight assists for Detroit in its 107-102 loss to Chicago on Tuesday night.
Chicago covered as 2.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 190-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 30-21 SU, 27-24 ATS
Detroit: 27-23 SU, 20-30 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at LA Lakers, Tuesday, February 17
Detroit home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, February 17
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Troy Murphy went for 18 points and 15 rebounds to lift the Pacers over the Cavaliers 96-95 on Tuesday night.
Indiana cashed as 6.5-point home underdogs as the game played under the 210.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Ramon Sessions had 26 points, seven assists, and four steals, as the Bucks upset the Rockets 124-112 on Monday night.
Milwaukee cashed as 6.5-point home underdogs as the game played over the 196.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Indiana: 21-32 SU, 27-24-2 ATS
Milwaukee: 25-29 SU, 30-22-2 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 1-9
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Indiana is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games at home
Milwaukee is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Indiana
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, February 17
Milwaukee at Detroit, Tuesday, February 17
Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Hornets
The Celtics lost to San Antonio 105-99 as a 6.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (186).
Kevin Garnett led the Celtics with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Paul Pierce poured in 19 points.
Peja Stojakovic went for 23 points and seven rebounds for New Orleans in its 85-80 loss to Memphis on Monday night.
Memphis won as 1.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 186-point total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Boston: 42-11 SU, 29-24 ATS
New Orleans: 30-19 SU, 21-26-2 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After playing Memphis are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home
New Orleans is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston at Dallas, Thursday, February 12
New Orleans at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, February 17
Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets
Kevin Martin drained 18 points to lead Sacramento in its 118-100 loss to Dallas on Tuesday night.
Dallas cashed as 12-point home favorites as the teams played over the 213-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Aaron Brooks dropped 23 points off the bench for Houston in its 124-112 loss to Milwaukee on Monday night.
Milwaukee cashed as 6.5-point home underdogs as the game played over the 196.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 11-42 SU, 23-30 ATS
Houston: 31-21 SU, 23-28-1 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Dallas are 3-7
After a loss are 1-9
Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Sacramento's last 24 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Houston's last 24 games when playing Sacramento
Next up:
Sacramento home to Atlanta, Wednesday, February 18
Houston home to New Jersey, Tuesday, February 17
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz
Kobe Bryant drained 34 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Lakers past the Thunder 105-98 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles failed to cover as 14-point home favorites as the teams played under the 214-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Jazz lost to Golden State 116-96 as a 1.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (223).
Deron Williams led the Jazz with 31 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists, while Mehmet Okur had 21 points and nine rebounds.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 42-9 SU, 26-24-1 ATS
Utah: 29-23 SU, 26-26 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 9-1
Utah most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Memphis are 3-7
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Lakers last 9 games on the road
LA Lakers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road
Utah is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Utah's last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Utah's last 21 games
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Atlanta, Tuesday, February 17
Utah home to Memphis, Tuesday, February 17
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Kevin Durant led the way for the Thunder with 31 points, 10 boards, and four steals in their 105-98 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles failed to cover as 14-point home favorites as the teams played under the 214-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Trail Blazers defeated New York 109-108 as a 7.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (209.5).
Travis Outlaw scored 23 points for Portland and Brandon Roy added 19 points and eight assists in the win.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 13-39 SU, 32-20 ATS
Portland: 31-19 SU, 25-25 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing New Orleans are 4-6
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3
Portland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Golden State are 7-3
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing Portland
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Oklahoma City is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Portland
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Portland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Oklahoma City home to New Orleans, Tuesday, February 17
Portland at Golden State, Thursday, February 12
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Nate Robinson went for 30 points and six rebounds off the bench for New York in its 144-127 loss to Golden State on Tuesday night.
Golden State cashed as 3-point home favorites as the game played over the 232-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Zach Randolph led Los Angeles with 20 points and 10 boards in its 94-73 loss to Charlotte on Monday night.
Charlotte cashed as 2.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 194.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
New York has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 21-30 SU, 29-22 ATS
Los Angeles: 12-40 SU, 21-31 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 1-9
Before playing San Antonio are 1-9
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing Charlotte are 4-4
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
New York is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games when playing LA Clippers
New York is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games
LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York home to San Antonio, Tuesday, February 17
LA Clippers at Phoenix, Tuesday, February 17
MEMPHIS (15 - 36) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 24)
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games this season.
MEMPHIS is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DENVER (34 - 17) at ORLANDO (38 - 12)
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games in February games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ORLANDO is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
ORLANDO is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ORLANDO is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
DENVER is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON (11 - 40) at CHARLOTTE (20 - 31)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 111-148 ATS (-51.8 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 30-21 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-5 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX (28 - 22) at CLEVELAND (39 - 10)
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 37-17 ATS (+18.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO (34 - 15) at TORONTO (19 - 34)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games this season.
TORONTO is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
TORONTO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA (29 - 21) at DETROIT (27 - 22)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA (20 - 32) at MILWAUKEE (25 - 29)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON (42 - 11) at NEW ORLEANS (30 - 19)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO (11 - 41) at HOUSTON (31 - 21)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 61-94 ATS (-42.4 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 6-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS (41 - 9) at UTAH (29 - 23)
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
UTAH is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 83-67 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA LAKERS are 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 25-5 ATS (+19.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 9-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 10-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 38) at PORTLAND (31 - 19)
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PORTLAND is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK (21 - 29) at LA CLIPPERS (12 - 40)
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 46-65 ATS (-25.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 61-88 ATS (-35.8 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DENVER vs. ORLANDO
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
MEMPHIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
PHOENIX vs. CLEVELAND
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 16-4 ATS in its last 20 games at home
Cleveland is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
SAN ANTONIO vs. TORONTO
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio
WASHINGTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Charlotte's last 10 games when playing Washington
ATLANTA vs. DETROIT
Atlanta is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
BOSTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
Boston is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
New Orleans is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Boston
INDIANA vs. MILWAUKEE
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Indiana is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Indiana
Milwaukee is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Indiana
SACRAMENTO vs. HOUSTON
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
LA LAKERS vs. UTAH
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games when playing Utah
Utah is 2-3-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Utah is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. PORTLAND
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Oklahoma City is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
NEW YORK vs. LA CLIPPERS
New York is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
New York is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 8-17 ATS in their last 25 games at home
LA Clippers are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games at home
Hot Teams
-- Nuggets won 16 of their last 20 games. Magic won five of last seven.
-- Grizzlies won four of their last five games. 76ers are 13-4 in their last seventeen games (3-0-1 vs spread in last four).
-- Spurs won six of their last seven games (5-1-1 vs spread).
-- Hawks won three of their last four games.
-- Celtics won their last seven road games (6-1 vs spread).
-- Bucks covered four of last five games (3-2 SU).
-- Rockets are 5-1 vs spread in game after their last six losses.
-- Lakers won their last seven games (5-1-1 vs spread). Jazz won three of their last four games.
-- Blazers won six of last eight games (0-3 vs spread in last three).
Cold Teams
-- Suns are 3-7-1 vs spread in their last eleven road games. Cavaliers lost last two games, after winning eight of previous nine.
-- Raptors snapped their six-game losing skid last night.
-- Bobcats lost five of their last six games. Wizards lost eight of last 11.
-- Pistons lost six of their last nine games.
-- Hornets lost five of their last seven games.
-- Pacers lost last eight road games (3-4-1 vs spread).
-- Kings lost 12 of last 13 games (4-9 vs spread).
-- Thunder lost their last four road games (1-3 vs spread).
-- Clippers lost eight of their last ten games. Knicks lost last five games (2-3 against spread).
Totals
-- Four of last five Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Orlando games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 8-3 in Philadelphia's last eleven games.
-- Last seven San Antonio games all went over the total.
-- Three of last four Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Boston games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Indiana games stayed under the total; three of last four Milwaukee games went over.
-- Three of last four Houston games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-3 in Lakers' last eleven games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Thunder's last nine road games.
-- Six of last seven Clipper games went over the total.
Back-to Back
-- Cavaliers are 8-3 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Denver is 5-7 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Spurs are 2-5-1 vs spread on road if they played the night before.
-- Hawks are 3-6-1 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Celtics are 7-3 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Pacers are 1-5 vs spread on road if they played on road night before.
-- Kings are 6-2 vs spread on road if they played the night before.
-- Lakers are 7-3 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Thunder is 6-3 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Knicks are 3-0 vs spread on road if they played on road nite before.
Wednesday Research
By Indiancowboy
Washington vs. Charlotte
I actually thought that Wash would be a little bit more competitive at Atlanta, but just Jamison and Butler is not enough for this team as one can only imagine how good they could have been with Haywood and Arenas all healthy - it also led to the firing of many of their staff as well. There are a few questions in this game, for starters, should Charlotte be laying this kind of number on a total of 187.5, and Wash does have a bit of revenge coming into this game only losing by 3. In a low scoring game, anything can happen and this is the type of game that Butler can take over. Charlotte has been playing better despite no Diaw or Wallace to their credit as Augustin has this team rolling. Despite all that, a small lean on Wash after Charlotte's nice win over the Clippers.
Phoenix vs. Cleveland
Like many other games, pick your poison here. What you have is a Phoenix team that won a big game at Detroit, only to get spanked by Philly and now looks to bounce-back against Cleveland. You have a Cleveland team who is coming off rare back to back losses and they look to avoid just their 2nd SU home loss of the year. These two teams have not met this year, but one has to believe that Lebron and company are not in a good mood coming into this game as they return home. Small lean on Cleveland here as Phoneix traditionally struggles against stronger defensive teams (spurs, philly etc...).
Memphis vs. Philadelphia
Memphis has gotten it done in 2 games as they defeated New Orleans at home, but bear in mind that this team has not put up a ton of points on the road and at home which makes me weary of taking them - then again, Philly is place for a classic let down after beating the Suns at home, this could be the Thunder vs. Lakers Part 2 similar to yesterday.
San Antonio vs. Toronto
Toronto finally got it done with their reserves yesterday over Minny with a massive come back in the fourth where they outscored Minny 11-2 at the start of the fourt if my memory serves me correct. I can't take a Toronto team that is still without Bosh and the Spurs are simply rolling right now. Of course, over 70% are riding the Spurs after their win at New Jersey and Outright win at Boston - do note that despite 70% on the Spurs whey they were at Jersey they covered easily, and who is to say they don't do it here at Toronto? Regardless, I can't take any team that the public favors by 70%.
Portland vs. OKC
As you know, I like OKC as a team and frankly should have been on them yesterday and normally I would jump on a line like this. But, given that Portland did not play all that well against a Knicks team who always comes in ready to play and shoot, they could bounce-back here and remember, OKC killed this Portland team at home and Portland remembers that loss vividly I'm sure so they will look to give them a taste of their own medicine. Thus, staying away.
Indiana vs. Milwaukee
Indiana is such an odd team. At home, they are awesome. They have beaten the likes of the Magic, Lakers and now Cavs at home. On the road, well, they are a different story as they most recently lost to the Wizards. Go figure. Milwaukee, to their credit come off a big win at home against the Rockets, took Detroit to OT at home, defeated the Hawks at home and even beat the Raptors who had Bosh at that time on the road - all of this without Michael Redd believe it or not. I know it's hard to believe, but I bet Milwaukee comes into this pretty game and Indiana could be in for a let down after the Cavs win - Milwaukee also has revenge on top of that. No line, but I bet you the Bucks do well.
Clippers vs. Knicks
Just be a bit wary of this line. Despite 63% on the Knicks who come off yet another loss despite playing relatively well and shooting very well, the line keeps going up here as the Clippers now sit at -4.5 from a line that opened up at -3. Of course, the Clippers do come off a TERRIBLE second half against the Bobcats on the road so they might look to bounce-back and yes, they are healthy with Davis and Randolph back. Now, if they can just get Kaman back, this team will be really dynamic. I still can't go against the Knicks though but the line movement alone makes me wonder if the Clippers bounce-back here. These two teams have not met this year.
Tips and Trends
Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz
Lakers (-3, O/U 217): LA looks to enter the All-Star break on an eight-game winning streak but will have a sizeable lead atop the Western Conference standings regardless. The Lakers are coming off a 105-98 win over Oklahoma City on Tuesday in which star Kobe Bryant become the youngest player to ever reach 23,000 points by scoring 34. “It’s always fun whenever you talk about the history of the game,” Bryant said. “It’s always a tremendous honor.” LA is 9-3 ATS this season when playing without rest.
Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
The OVER is 8-1 in LA's last 9 road games.
Key Injuries - C Andrew Bynum (knee) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 110
Jazz: Point guard Deron Williams is certainly doing everything he can to help Utah finish the first half of the season on a high note following a rough 116-96 loss at Utah on Sunday. Williams is averaging 33.5 points and 7.8 assists in his last four games while shooting 57.5 percent from the field. His teammates also understand the importance. “We need to finish out the first half of the season strong,” Jazz forward Paul Millsap said. “Hopefully we can get this win on Wednesday versus the Lakers, get a little bit of momentum going into the All-Star break, come back at full strength, and try to make a run at this thing.”
Jazz are 3-9-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
The OVER is 8-3 in Utah's last 11 home games.
Key Injuries - F Andrei Kirilenko (ankle) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 107
MEMPHIS at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 5-15 ATS as a road underdog
PHILADELPHIA: 11-0 ATS at home in February
DENVER at ORLANDO, 7:05 PM ET
DENVER: 9-22 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5
ORLANDO: 9-0 ATS when playing with 2 days rest
WASHINGTON at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 2-10 ATS after 2+ consecutive overs
CHARLOTTE: 8-1 ATS vs. division opponents
PHOENIX at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
PHOENIX: 5-14 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5
CLEVELAND: 9-0 ATS off a road loss
SAN ANTONIO at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO: 18-8 ATS after 2+ consecutive overs
TORONTO: 4-13 ATS revenging a road loss
ATLANTA at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
ATLANTA: 1-5 ATS after 3+ consecutive overs
DETROIT: 10-2 UNDER revenging a loss
INDIANA at MILWAUKEE, 8:05 PM ET
INDIANA: 7-1 ATS after a division game
MILWAUKEE: 2-9 ATS off a DD win as an underdog
BOSTON at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET
BOSTON: 28-14 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less
NEW ORLEANS: 2-8 ATS after allowing 85 points or less
SACRAMENTO at HOUSTON, 8:35 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 9-18 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog
HOUSTON: 7-0 ATS off a loss as a road favorite
LA LAKERS at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 15-4 ATS in February
UTAH: 2-12 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4
OKLAHOMA CITY at PORTLAND, 10:05 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 9-1 OVER AWAY when playing on BB days
PORTLAND: 8-1 ATS at home revenging a loss
NEW YORK at LA CLIPPERS, 10:35 PM ET
NEW YORK: 8-1 ATS when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
LA CLIPPERS: 1-8 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games