NBA Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Along with key trends for each game, our team of writers and handicappers hand out their picks and predictions for Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in the NBA.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:05PM ET
ATLANTA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-37 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-23 ATS (-20.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NBA Free Pick: Atlanta | Best Line: -9 SBGGLOBAL.com
Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 8:05PM ET
GOLDEN STATE is 49-77 ATS (-35.7 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 97-131 ATS (-47.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NBA Free Pick: Golden State | Best Line: +7.5 SBGGLOBAL.com
L.A. Clippers vs. Houston Rockets, 8:35PM ET
LA CLIPPERS are 42-66 ATS (-30.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 159-201 ATS (-62.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-57 ATS (-22.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-52 ATS (-23.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 65-100 ATS (-45.0 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NBA Free Pick: Houston – View Matchup | Best Line: -8.5 SBGGLOBAL.com