Charlotte Bobcats vs. Toronto Raptors
- The Charlotte Bobcats and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Bobcats lost 118-114 to the Cavaliers last time out, as 3-point underdogs at home. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 193.
Jason Richardson scored a game-high 31 points with six boards and seven assists in the loss.
The Raptors were outplayed in the fourth quarter, but held on to defeat the Hawks 109-107 on Wednesday. The Raptors won the game as a slight 1-point underdog, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Chris Bosh led the Raptors with 21 points, and Rasho Nesterovic added 19 in the victory. T.J. Ford had a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 28-47 SU, 31-41-3 ATS
Toronto: 38-37 SU, 38-37 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to Boston, Saturday, April 5
Toronto at New Jersey, Saturday, April 5
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks
- The fans at Philips Arena will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 2½-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Andre Miller had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the 76ers over the New Jersey Nets 108-99 on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia cashed as a road pick 'em as the game played over the 201.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Hawks came up short in a 109-107 loss to the Raptors last time out, as 1-point favorites at home. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Joe Johnson had 26 points, six rebounds and nine assists in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 38-37 SU, 41-33-1 ATS
Atlanta: 35-40 SU, 36-39 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Saturday, April 5
Atlanta at Philadelphia, Saturday, April 5
New Jersey Nets vs. Detroit Pistons
- The New Jersey Nets and the Detroit Pistons will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 9-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Vince Carter paced New Jersey with 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in its 108-99 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia cashed as a road pick 'em as the game played over the 201.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Rodney Stuckey went for 27 points to lead the Pistons over the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-90 on Tuesday night.
Detroit failed to cover as 6.5-point road favorites as the teams played under the 186-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 3 straight games.
Detroit has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 31-44 SU, 31-43-1 ATS
Detroit: 53-21 SU, 40-33-1 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Jersey's last 11 games
New Jersey is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
New Jersey home to Toronto, Saturday, April 5
Detroit at Miami, Sunday, April 6
New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Hornets
- The New York Knicks and the New Orleans Hornets will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at New Orleans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 15½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Knicks lost 130-114 to the Grizzlies last time out. The Grizzlies covered the 8-point spread and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 215.
Zach Randolph had 27 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Hornets got off to an explosive start and never looked back in Wednesday's 106-77 win over the Heat. The Hornets covered the 15-point spread on the road, but the 183 points fell UNDER the posted total of 185.
Tyson Chandler had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, and David West added a game-high 22 points in the win.
Current streak:
New York has lost 4 straight games.
New Orleans has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 20-55 SU, 33-41-1 ATS
New Orleans: 52-22 SU, 46-27-1 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Orlando are 1-9
After playing Memphis are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Golden State are 6-4
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York's last 9 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New York is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York home to Orlando, Sunday, April 6
New Orleans home to Golden State, Sunday, April 6
Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards
- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Miami Heat and the Washington Wizards meet at Verizon Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Heat were stung 106-77 by the Hornets last time out, as 15-point underdogs at home. The 183 points fell UNDER the posted total of 185.
Chris Quinn had 18 points, seven rebounds and nine assists in a losing effort.
The Wizards were upset 110-109 by the Bucks last time out, as 10.5-point favorites at home. The combined 219 points sailed OVER the posted total of 208.
Antawn Jamison shot 7-for-12 from the field with 18 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Miami has lost 5 straight games.
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 13-62 SU, 28-46-1 ATS
Washington: 38-37 SU, 42-32-1 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Chicago are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 10-1-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
Miami is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Miami
Next up:
Miami home to Detroit, Sunday, April 6
Washington at Chicago, Saturday, April 5
Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at FedExForum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Warriors were pounded 111-86 by the Mavericks last time out, as 3.5-point underdogs. The 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 215.
Monta Ellis led the way for the Warriors with 27 points and six rebounds.
The Grizzlies dominated the first half and went on to defeat the Knicks 130-114 on Wednesday. The Grizzlies covered the 8-point spread and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 215.
Javaris Crittenton had 23 points and nine assists to lead the Grizzlies, and Rudy Gay added a 21 in the win.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 45-30 SU, 33-42 ATS
Memphis: 20-55 SU, 33-42 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New Orleans are 3-7
After playing Dallas are 4-6
After a loss are 9-1
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing New York are 9-1
After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
Memphis is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing Golden State
Next up:
Golden State at New Orleans, Sunday, April 6
Memphis at Minnesota, Sunday, April 6
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks meet at Bradley Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Pacers were crushed 92-77 by the Celtics on Wednesday, as 11-point road underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 209.
Troy Murphy added a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
The Bucks roared back to dominate the fourth quarter on Wednesday, and defeated the Wizards 110-109. The Bucks won that game as 10.5-point underdogs, while the combined 219 points sailed OVER the posted total of 208.
Charlie Villanueva tossed in 24 points and hauled down 12 boards for a double-double to lead the way.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 31-44 SU, 35-38-2 ATS
Milwaukee: 26-48 SU, 32-41-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 2-8
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Indiana is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Indiana is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Indiana is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Milwaukee's last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 14 games at home
Milwaukee is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Indiana
Milwaukee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to Milwaukee, Sunday, April 6
Milwaukee at Indiana, Sunday, April 6
San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz
- The San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 3-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Tony Parker had 26 points and seven assists as the Spurs rolled past the Golden State Warriors 116-92 on Tuesday night.
San Antonio covered as 8-point home favorites as the game played over the 207-point total set by oddsmakers.
Seven players reached double-digit figures on Wednesday, as the Jazz defeated the Timberwolves 117-100. The Jazz covered the 16-point spread at home, and the 217 points made it OVER the posted total of 211.
Deron Williams had 19 points and 14 assists for the Jazz, and Mehmet Okur added a game-high 22 points in the win.
Current streak:
San Antonio has won 8 straight games.
Utah has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 52-23 SU, 36-39 ATS
Utah: 50-26 SU, 41-35 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Friday are 10-0
Before playing Portland are 9-1
After playing Golden State are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 8-2
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 9 games when playing Utah
San Antonio is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Utah is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
San Antonio at Portland, Sunday, April 6
Utah at New Orleans, Tuesday, April 8
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
- The fans at US Airways Center will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 15-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Timberwolves lost 117-100 to the Jazz last time out, as 16-point road underdogs. The 217 points made it OVER the posted total of 211.
Marko Jaric shot 6-for-10 from the field with 18 points, five rebounds and eight assists in the loss.
Leandro Barbosa led Phoenix with 27 points in its 126-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
Denver covered as 5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 236-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 19-55 SU, 34-39-1 ATS
Phoenix: 50-25 SU, 36-36-3 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 1-9
Before playing Memphis are 3-7
After playing Utah are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to Memphis, Sunday, April 6
Phoenix home to Dallas, Sunday, April 6
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Jason Terry scored a game-high 31 points to lead the Mavericks to a 111-86 victory over the Warriors last time out. The Mavericks easily covered the 3.5-point spread, while the 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 215.
Josh Howard chipped in with 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the win.
Kobe Bryant tossed in a game-high 36 points on Wednesday, as the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 104-91. The Lakers failed to cover the 13.5-point spread, while the 195 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.
Bryant shot 10-for-16 from the field with 13 rebounds to complete the double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 47-28 SU, 32-39-4 ATS
Los Angeles: 51-24 SU, 43-31-1 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Phoenix are 7-3
After playing Golden State are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Sacramento are 8-2
After playing Portland are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 22-3 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Dallas
LA Lakers are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games at home
LA Lakers are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games
LA Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games when playing at home against Dallas
Next up:
Dallas at Phoenix, Sunday, April 6
LA Lakers at Sacramento, Sunday, April 6
Houston Rockets vs. Seattle SuperSonics
- The Houston Rockets and the Seattle SuperSonics will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at KeyArena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 9-point favorites versus the SuperSonics, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Rockets earned a hard-fought 95-86 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Rockets covered the 6.5-point spread, while the 181 points fell UNDER the posted total of 182.
Tracy McGrady led the way with a game-high 35 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Rockets.
The SuperSonics were crushed 102-84 by the Clippers last time out, as 4.5-point favorites in the contest. The 186 points were well UNDER the posted total of 205.
Kevin Durant tossed in a game-high 30 points with five rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 50-25 SU, 42-31-2 ATS
Seattle: 17-58 SU, 35-37-3 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After playing Portland are 8-2
After a win are 7-3
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 6-4
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a loss are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Houston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
Houston is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Seattle is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Houston at LA Clippers, Sunday, April 6
Seattle home to Denver, Sunday, April 6
SOME KEY TRENDS FOR TODAY'S ACTION
The Over is 10-4-1 in Bobcats last 15 vs. Eastern Conference.
The Over is 10-4 in Raptors last 14 games as a home favorite.
The 76ers are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Atlanta is 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win.
Miami is 9-20-1 ATS in their last 30 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Washington is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a S.U. loss.
The Nets are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog.
Detroit is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Golden State is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Memphis is 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
The Spurs are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a road underdog.
Utah is 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
The Knicks are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
New Orleans is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
The Pacers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. NBA Central.
Milwaukee is 3-10 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.
The Timberwolves are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Phoenix is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Western Conference.
Dallas is 8-22-1 ATS in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
The Over is 22-6 in Lakers last 28 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Houston is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Seattle is 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.