NBA LONG SHEET
ORLANDO (54 - 30) at TORONTO (41 - 43)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 9-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-5 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND (47 - 37) at WASHINGTON (43 - 41)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 46-37 ATS (+5.3 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 12-10 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 15-8 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 23 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON (55 - 29) at UTAH (56 - 28)
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 47-36 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in home games this season.
UTAH is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
UTAH is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 19-3 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 46-35 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 61-33 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 12-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 13-6 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NBA SHORT SHEET
Eastern Conference
Opening Round
Game Three
Orlando Leads, 2-0
Orlando at Toronto, 7:35 ET
Orlando:
16-6 ATS as road underdog
21-8 ATS off ATS loss
Toronto:
7-17 ATS after scoring 100+ points BB games
9-1 Under after allowing 100+ points 3 straight games
Eastern Conference
Opening Round
Game Three
Cleveland Leads, 2-0
Cleveland at Washington, 8:05 ET
Cleveland:
13-2 ATS after playing 3 consecutive home games
25-11 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Washington:
1-9 ATS at home after 3+ losses
4-14 ATS at home off a DD road loss
Western Conference
Opening Round
Game Three
Utah Leads, 2-0
Houston at Utah, 10:35 ET
Houston:
12-2 ATS Away off BB losses
21-7 Under at Utah
Utah:
8-2 Under off win by 6 or less
15-5 Under vs. Southwest division
NBA Trend Sheet
7:30 PM ORLANDO vs. TORONTO
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Orlando
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
8:00 PM CLEVELAND vs. WASHINGTON
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games
Washington is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Washington is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Cleveland
10:30 PM HOUSTON vs. UTAH
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
7:00 PM DETROIT vs. PHILADELPHIA
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Tips and Trends
Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Magic: Orlando was not nearly as successful shooting from beyond the 3-point arc in Game 2, making just 9-of-30 attempts after sinking 13-of-29 in Game 1. However, the Raptors have had no answer for Magic big man Dwight Howard, who has totaled at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in each of the first 2 games. ?He?s on his way to being a guy who we talk about 30 years down the line,? Orlando guard Keyon Dooling said. ?He?s awesome on both ends of the floor, and he?s kind of our backbone. He was tremendous on the defensive end, on the glass and offensively.?
Magic are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings at Toronto.
Magic are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: TBD
Raptors (-4, O/U 202): Toronto nearly came back to beat Orlando in Game 2, and the players know they need to get off to a good start right away in the first quarter if they are going to get back into the series. ?We have to top digging holes for ourselves in the first quarter, first and foremost,? Raptors star Chris Bosh said. ?That?s the major issue right now.? Toronto has been outscored 88-41 in the first quarter of Games 1 & 2, and head coach Sam Mitchell is considering benching point guard T.J. Ford and forward Rasho Nesterovic in favor of Jose Calderon and Jason Kapono, respectively.
Raptors are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
The OVER is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: TBD
Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards
Cavs: LeBron James has been nothing short of spectacular in the first 2 games despite taking a physical pounding for Cleveland. James fell 1 rebound shy of his third playoff triple-double, totaling 30 points, 12 assists and 9 rebounds in Game 2. "If they hit us with a punch, we have to be able to counter their punch,? James said jokingly of Washington's hard foul tactics. ?Uh, not literally. Let me change my words. If they make a few shots, we have to be able to counter their attack and move on.?
Cavs are 8-0 SU in the last 7 playoff meetings.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Cleveland's last 8 games overall.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: TBD
Wizards (-5, O/U 189.5): Washington has dropped 8 straight to Cleveland in the postseason, but the team remains positive that a change of scenery will be exactly what the players need to rebound on the court. The team's top 3 players - Antawn Jamison, Caron Butler and Gilbert Arenas - are shooting below 40 percent through the first 2 games, making just 6-of-22 (27 percent) from beyond the 3-point arc. The Wizards won 4 straight games to beat the Bulls in the first round after falling into an 0-2 hole back in 2005, giving them some hope except for one thing. ?It?s a different team we are playing,? Washington head coach Eddie Jordan said. ?LeBron James wasn?t on that Chicago Bulls team. He is extraordinary.?
Favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 13-3 in Washington's last 16 home games.
The OVER is 16-5 in Washington's last 21 games as a favorite.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: TBD
Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz
Rockets: Utah was the most dominant home team during the regular season at 37-4, but 1 of those losses came at the hands of the Rockets. Houston star Tracy McGrady scored 47 points in a 106-95 win at Salt Lake City back on November 1st, but he has struggled in the clutch of this series, scoring only 1 point in the fourth quarter of the first 2 games combined. ?We know we can play up there, we know we can win up there,? McGrady said. ?The playoffs are a totally different game. We can?t rely on what we did in what, November or October. It?s a totally different team, playing with a different confidence."
Rockets are 23-8-3 ATS in their last 34 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 11-2 in Houston''s last 13 games vs. Northwest Division.
Key Injuries - G Rafer Alston (13.1 ppg; hamstring) is questionable.
PROJECTED SCORE: TBD
Jazz (-8.5, O/U 181): Utah has done a great job containing McGrady in the first 2 games but may have to deal with the return of Houston point guard Rafer Alston, who has not played in the series yet due to a hamstring injury. Regardless, the Jazz know they can't let up now. ?We wanted to take as much away from Mac as possible because he?s such a great scorer and everything goes through him,? Utah point guard Deron Williams said. ?To get that one (win) is crucial - and that?s what we?ve got to try to avoid with them - allowing them to get that first win.?
Jazz are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Jazz are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 11-3-1 in Utah's last 15 games vs. Southwest Division.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: TBD