Saturday 11-11-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Matchup Edge

LAC	Edge in:	NO
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Preview: Clippers at Pelicans

Gracenote
Nov 11, 2017

The New Orleans Pelicans found a groove during an impressive road trip and they will try to translate their success to the home court against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. After a 3-5 start that featured three home losses, the Pelicans went 3-1 on their swing and the only loss was a four-point setback in the finale at Toronto.

The star duo of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins combined for 38 points and 22 rebounds - both well below their season averages - and New Orleans had just enough sloppy moments while falling to 5-3 on the road. "Off our turnovers and their second shots, they ended up with 38 points," coach Alvin Gentry told the medai. "That's a lot of points to give up in an NBA game." The Clippers have been scoring enough points but making far too few stops on the other end during a four-game losing streak, including Friday's 120-111 setback at Oklahoma City. Guard Patrick Beverley (knee) and forward Danilo Gallinari (glute) were both absent and star forward Blake Griffin was 5-of-19 from the floor in the setback.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), FS New Orleans

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (5-6): Los Angeles is 1-6 since a 4-0 start and opponents are averaging 114.3 points during the four-game slide. It was competitive on Friday only because of reserve guard Lou Williams, who hit six 3-pointers en route to 35 points in 39 minutes. Beverley has already been ruled out for Saturday's game while Griffin could probably use some rest after averaging 18.3 points - more than four below his season average - on 34 percent shooting during a three-game stretch and playing 40 minutes Friday night.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (6-6): While Davis and Cousins were somewhat kept in check at Toronto, guard Jrue Holiday erupted for season highs of 34 points and 11 assists. "Jrue played incredible (Thursday)," Cousins told reporters. "It sucks that we couldn't give him the help that he deserved tonight and to help pull out this win. He had a huge night, he carried us the entire night, and like I said, it just sucks that we couldn’t be a supporting cast for him." Cousins averaged 31.5 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in two games against the Clippers last season while still with Sacramento.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Williams is averaging 24.7 points while making 11 3-pointers in a three-game stretch.

2. The Pelicans released veteran F Josh Smith on Friday.

3. The Clippers won two of three meetings last season.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 111, Clippers 105

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Trends - L.A. Clippers at New Orleans

ATS TRENDS

L.A. Clippers

Clippers are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Clippers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

New Orleans

Pelicans are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific. Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 4-15 ATS in their last 19 Saturday games.

OU TRENDS

L.A. Clippers

Over is 5-0 in Clippers last 5 vs. Western Conference. Over is 4-0 in Clippers last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Clippers last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-1 in Clippers last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Clippers last 6 Saturday games. Over is 5-1 in Clippers last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Clippers last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

New Orleans

Under is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings in New Orleans. Clippers are 12-25 ATS in the last 37 meetings. Clippers are 5-16 ATS in the last 21 meetings in New Orleans.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Matchup Edge

SAC	Edge in:	NY
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Preview: Kings at Knicks

Gracenote
Nov 10, 2017

The New York Knicks are winners of six of their last eight games, but the health status of star forward Kristaps Porzingis is concerning. The Knicks hope to have Porzingis back on the floor when they host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.

Porzingis sat out a 112-99 loss at Orlando on Wednesday with elbow soreness and indicated to reporters that it is an ongoing issue. "It bothers me a little bit but not that bad," Porzingis said, according to the New York Post. "It's always, I have to get the swelling down and then I'll be fine again. But I think once the season's over I might have to do something about it. I just can't keep going like this every year." The Kings are winners of back-to-back games after dropping seven in a row and are watching their own young players try to become stars. Rookie point guard De'Aaron Fox went 4-of-13 from the floor on Thursday but knocked down the most important shot of the contest with a go-ahead jumper in the final seconds to seal a 109-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Sacramento), MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE KINGS (3-8): Fox, 19, is averaging 12.3 points in 27 minutes off the bench and is earning the respect of the team's veterans. "For that guy, at that age, to be able to take that shot after the shooting night that he had, even when the play may not have been drawn up that way, that just shows guts," veteran guard Garrett Temple said, according to the Sacramento Bee. "A lot of guts, a lot of gall to be able to take that shot and make it. Pure." Fox logged 11 more minutes on Thursday than starting point guard George Hill, who managed two points on 0-of-4 shooting in 19 minutes.

ABOUT THE KNICKS (6-5): Porzingis became the unquestioned star of the Knicks when Carmelo Anthony was traded on the eve of training camp and is optimistic about the direction of the team. "I think we have better fundamentals," Porzingis told the New York Daily News. "Defensively, we're going after it every night. We may not do it 48 minutes, but there are parts of the game where we actually lock in. We do our defensive system the right way. And we just play hard. That's the main difference." Porzingis is leading that defensive effort with an average of 2.3 blocks while putting up 30 points on 51.2 percent shooting at the other end of the floor.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Kings PF Zach Randolph is averaging 18.3 points over the last four games and posted a season-high 20 on Thursday.

2. Knicks SF Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 21.7 points over the last seven games after putting up 9.8 in the first four.

3. New York took both meetings last season despite Porzingis going a combined 12-of-37 from the floor.

PREDICTION: Knicks 106, Kings 99

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Trends - Sacramento at New York

ATS TRENDS

Sacramento

Kings are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 1 days rest. Kings are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Kings are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Kings are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic. Kings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games. Kings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Kings are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Kings are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

New York

Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Sacramento

Under is 11-2 in Kings last 13 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 15-4 in Kings last 19 games following a ATS win. Over is 6-2 in Kings last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 5-2 in Kings last 7 Saturday games. Under is 5-2 in Kings last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Kings last 13 vs. NBA Atlantic.

New York

Under is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 vs. NBA Pacific. Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 8-3-1 in Knicks last 12 Saturday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in New York. Kings are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in New York. Road team is 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas

Matchup Edge

MEM	Edge in:	HOU
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Preview: Grizzlies at Rockets

Gracenote
Nov 10, 2017

The Houston Rockets are back to doing what they did last season - letting James Harden be one of the best players in the game while leading the team to victories. Harden will try to guide the Rockets to a fifth consecutive win when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

Harden followed up a 56-point, 13-assist performance in a win over Utah on Sunday with a triple-double on Thursday, collecting 35 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds and five steals in a 117-113 win over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. "We rely on him, and we'll always rely on him," Houston coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters of Harden. "...But when you're a superstar, you're going to carry the team a lot of times." The Grizzlies take pride in stopping the opposition's best players and limited Damian Lillard to 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting in a 98-97 win at Portland on Tuesday. "Defense has a lot to do with communication," Memphis center Marc Gasol told reporters. "It allows you to see a little bit of what's going to happen, maybe half a second or a second early, and it brings also trust. The guy on the ball knows where you're going to be at and then you get a little bit higher and more into it and you just trust the next guy behind you, and that's what defense does for you."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Memphis), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston)

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (7-4): Memphis wrapped up a 2-1 west coast trip with the win at Portland and is seeing Houston for the third time already in 2017-18. The Grizzlies had little trouble stopping Harden and company in those first two games, holding the Rockets to an average of 89.5 points and limiting Harden to 21 points on 35.9 percent shooting. Memphis did not have a starter score in double figures in a 103-89 home win over Houston on Oct. 28 but is getting better production of late from point guard Mike Conley, who reached 20 points in each of the last three games.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (9-3): Houston acquired Chris Paul over the summer to take some of the load off Harden, but Paul has been out since the season opener with a knee injury and is not expected back until next week. "I do see in a week or so that we'll get Chris Paul back and take a lot of that off of (Harden)," D'Antoni told reporters. "The season's long. (Thursday's) focus was to win this game. Then we've got to worry about Saturday." Harden logged 43 minutes on Thursday and is averaging 36.2 minutes while putting up 29.9 points, 10 assists and 4.9 rebounds.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Rockets PF Luc Mbah a Moute (knee) sat out Thursday and is day-to-day.

2. Memphis SG Ben McLemore (foot) is expected to make his season debut on Saturday.

3. Rockets SG Eric Gordon scored exactly 20 points in each of the last three games.

PREDICTION: Rockets 108, Grizzlies 101

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Trends - Memphis at Houston

ATS TRENDS

Memphis

Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Grizzlies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Houston

Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Rockets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss. Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Rockets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Rockets are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU TRENDS

Memphis

Under is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 4-0-1 in Grizzlies last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 7-2-2 in Grizzlies last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 15-5-1 in Grizzlies last 21 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Under is 6-2-1 in Grizzlies last 9 vs. Western Conference. Under is 8-3 in Grizzlies last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-3-1 in Grizzlies last 11 overall. Over is 7-3 in Grizzlies last 10 Saturday games. Under is 7-3-1 in Grizzlies last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Houston

Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-0 in Rockets last 5 overall. Under is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 vs. Western Conference. Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 13-6 in Rockets last 19 Saturday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 24-11 in the last 35 meetings in Houston.

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Matchup Edge

CLE	Edge in:	DAL
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Preview: Cavaliers at Mavericks

Gracenote
Nov 10, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers are losers of six of their last eight games and stand as one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. The Cavaliers will get a chance to get themselves right on the defensive end when they visit one of the worst offensive teams in the league in the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.

Cleveland allowed its opponent to score at least 112 points in each of the last 10 games, capped by a 117-113 loss at Houston on Thursday that kicked off a four-game road trip. "I thought with the effort and the energy, if we play like that every night we'll be a lot better," Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue told reporters of the defense after holding the Rockets to 46.8 percent shooting in the loss. "They had us scrambling around early. ... Overall, I thought we were flying around defensively and trying to run guys off the 3-point line, contesting shots." The Mavericks had yet to reach 112 points in a game until breaking out in a 113-99 win at the Washington Wizards on Tuesday that snapped a six-game slide. "You know, I thought everyone did a great job chipping in," Dallas forward Harrison Barnes, who scored a season-high 31 points, told reporters. "It was a great win for us."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cleveland), FS Southwest (Dallas)

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (5-7): James missed most of the preseason due to ankle issues and rolled his left ankle in Thursday's loss. "It's been the story of the early season for me kind of turning my ankles," James, who plans to play on Saturday, told reporters. "Just lace them up tighter and get back out there." James delivered 33 points in 40 minutes in the loss and is averaging 29.3 points on 60.1 percent shooting, 8.9 assists and seven rebounds in 38 minutes -- second-highest minutes average in the league heading into play on Friday.

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (2-10): Dallas hasn't had much reason for optimism this season aside from flashes of brilliance from rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr., who scored a season-high 22 points to go with eight rebounds and eight assists in the win over Washington. "Dennis Smith was a great basketball player tonight," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters after the game. "He was great in all areas. He demonstrated aggression, poise, smarts and leadership, and it's great to see. He's worked so hard and it's been frustrating, obviously, at times, but to have it come together on the road in really a must-win game with where we're at is really great to see. Now, he's just got to duplicate it." Smith is averaging 18.5 points over the last four games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Cavaliers reserve F Jeff Green scored a season-high 27 points on Thursday -- his first 20-plus outing of the campaign.

2. Mavericks PF Dirk Nowitzki scored in single figures in each of the last three games.

3. Dallas snapped a four-game losing streak in the series with a 104-97 win at home on Jan. 30.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 118, Mavericks 106

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Trends - Cleveland at Dallas

ATS TRENDS

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Cavaliers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 road games. Cavaliers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. Western Conference. Cavaliers are 7-20-2 ATS in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Cavaliers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Southwest. Cavaliers are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss. Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Cavaliers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. Cavaliers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Cavaliers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Dallas

Mavericks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central. Mavericks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Mavericks are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Mavericks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games. Mavericks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. Mavericks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

OU TRENDS

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Cavaliers last 6 vs. Western Conference. Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-1 in Cavaliers last 7 road games. Over is 12-2 in Cavaliers last 14 Saturday games. Over is 17-5 in Cavaliers last 22 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 29-9 in Cavaliers last 38 games following a straight up loss. Over is 28-11 in Cavaliers last 39 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 40-18-1 in Cavaliers last 59 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 35-16-1 in Cavaliers last 52 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 48-23-1 in Cavaliers last 72 overall.

Dallas

Under is 8-1-1 in Mavericks last 10 Saturday games. Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 8-2 in Mavericks last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 vs. NBA Central. Under is 7-2 in Mavericks last 9 games following a ATS win. Under is 23-8-2 in Mavericks last 33 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 19-7 in Mavericks last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Under is 5-2-1 in Mavericks last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 14-6-1 in Mavericks last 21 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 9-4-1 in Mavericks last 14 home games. Under is 19-9-1 in Mavericks last 29 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 39-19-2 in Mavericks last 60 games following a straight up win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Cavaliers are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Matchup Edge

LAL	Edge in:	MIL
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Preview: Lakers at Bucks

Gracenote
Nov 11, 2017

It was known that Lonzo Ball's passing skills were superior to his shooting but the Los Angeles Lakers rookie has been dreadful while hoisting shots through his first dozen NBA games. Ball is shooting a porous 29.2 percent from the field entering Saturday's road contest against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Ball, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, has shot 30 percent or less in 10 of his 12 NBA games while averaging 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists. "He's an incredible player. He's 20 years old," Lakers coach Luke Walton told reporters. "But any time you turn on any sports show, all they talk about is his shot. Is it extra pressure? One hundred percent. He's a rook who gets dissected by everybody." Bucks coach Jason Kidd was a 10-time All-Star point guard and he has heard Ball being compared to him and he feels that is highly unfair. "We are jumping the gun a little bit," Kidd told ESPN. "Let's enjoy and watch this young kid play and then we will make the comparison at 40 games."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Spectrum Sports Net (Los Angeles), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

ABOUT THE LAKERS (5-7): Ball's latest poor shooting effort came in Thursday's 111-95 loss to the Washington Wizards when he went 3-of-12 from the field. "I really don't even care, to be honest," Ball told reporters of people criticizing his shooting motion. "I know I've got to just keep shooting and just improve it every game." Ball hasn't even been the best first-round pick on the Lakers with that title going to forward Kyle Kuzma, who has six consecutive double-digit scoring performances while averaging 14.8 points and 6.5 rebounds.

ABOUT THE BUCKS (5-6): Recently acquired point guard Eric Bledsoe was in the starting lineup in his first game with the team and had 13 points and seven assists in Friday's 94-87 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. "I felt good out there, my teammates made it easy on me," Bledsoe said afterward. "I have the easy job. At the end of the day, it's basketball. We made great plays throughout the game and kept our composure at the end. It's all about winning." Reigning Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon was moved to a reserve role and had nine points and seven assists in 34 minutes as Milwaukee halted a four-game slide.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The teams split two meetings last season but the Bucks have won six of the past nine.

2. Milwaukee star SF Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his sixth double-double of the season with 28 points (matching his second-lowest output of the campaign) and 12 rebounds against the Spurs.

3. Los Angeles C Brook Lopez is averaging just 12.5 points over the past two games after averaging 27.3 over the previous three contests.

PREDICTION: Bucks 108, Lakers 101

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee

ATS TRENDS

L.A. Lakers

Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Central. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Lakers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 Saturday games. Lakers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Milwaukee

Bucks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bucks are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Bucks are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 Saturday games. Bucks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Bucks are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Bucks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

OU TRENDS

L.A. Lakers

Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 6-2 in Lakers last 8 road games. Under is 3-1-1 in Lakers last 5 Saturday games. Under is 12-5 in Lakers last 17 overall.

Milwaukee

Under is 6-1 in Bucks last 7 Saturday games. Under is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 7-2 in Bucks last 9 home games. Under is 9-3 in Bucks last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 3-1-1 in Bucks last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Under is 9-3 in Bucks last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 8-3-1 in Bucks last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Bucks last 10 vs. Western Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Lakers are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Milwaukee. Underdog is 21-5-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas

Matchup Edge

CHI	Edge in:	SA
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Preview: Bulls at Spurs

Gracenote
Nov 11, 2017

The Chicago Bulls are playing so poorly that team president Michael Reinsdorf is fielding questions about the job security of third-year coach Fred Hoiberg. The Bulls possess the third-worst record in the NBA and will try to halt a three-game losing streak when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Chicago dropped to 1-4 at home with Friday's 105-87 setback against the Indiana Pacers, a defeat that came just hours after Reinsdorf addressed Hoiberg's status. "We have to see, but right now we're happy," Reinsdorf told reporters. "The team is playing hard. Fred's got them playing hard. It's not going unnoticed." San Antonio is 3-2 on a six-game homestand after dropping a 94-87 decision against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in a sloppy showing featuring 18 turnovers. "We played pretty poorly for most of the game and they played better," Spurs guard Manu Ginobili said afterward. "We adjusted to their defense late in the game but it was too late. It's hard to win an NBA game with 18 turnovers."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN Chicago, FSN Southwest (San Antonio)

ABOUT THE BULLS (2-8): Third-year forward Bobby Portis posted double-doubles in his first two games of the season while averaging 20.5 points and 12 rebounds. Portis was suspended for the first eight games of the season after punching forward Nikola Mirotic (broken facial bones) during a preseason practice and indicated the strong outings are a product of his offseason work. "I put a lot of work in over the summer," Portis said after Friday's loss. "On my jump shot, my low post game and everything and feel like I've tuned everything to get it to be an NBA player. This is a big year for me."

ABOUT THE SPURS (7-5): Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge has been able to thrive as a focal part of the offense with All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard (quadriceps) out and scored 20 or more points in 10 of 12 games. He had 20 points and 12 rebounds against Milwaukee for his fifth double-double of the season and is scoring in a way that is reminiscent of his five straight seasons of averaging more than 21 points per game for the Portland Trail Blazers. Veteran small forward Rudy Gay had just six points on 3-of-12 shooting against the Bucks after scoring 20 or more in two of the previous three contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Aldridge scored 28 points as the Spurs registered an 87-77 road victory over the Bulls on Oct. 21.

2. Ginobili scored a season-best 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting against the Bucks.

3. Chicago C Robin Lopez had three points on 1-of-7 shooting against the Pacers after scoring 20 on 10-of-11 shooting in the club's previous game against the Toronto Raptors.

PREDICTION: Spurs 97, Bulls 85

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Trends - Chicago at San Antonio

ATS TRENDS

Chicago

Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Bulls are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Bulls are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS loss. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.

San Antonio

Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Spurs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Spurs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Central. Spurs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Spurs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.

OU TRENDS

Chicago

Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 Saturday games. Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 9-1 in Bulls last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 8-1 in Bulls last 9 vs. Western Conference. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 overall. Over is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 road games. Under is 21-7 in Bulls last 28 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 14-6 in Bulls last 20 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 37-17 in Bulls last 54 games following a ATS loss. Under is 41-19 in Bulls last 60 games following a straight up loss.

San Antonio

Under is 3-0-1 in Spurs last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-0 in Spurs last 5 vs. NBA Central. Under is 7-1 in Spurs last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-1-1 in Spurs last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 20-6 in Spurs last 26 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Spurs last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 11-4 in Spurs last 15 games following a ATS loss. Over is 9-4 in Spurs last 13 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in San Antonio. Under is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings. Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California

Matchup Edge

PHI	Edge in:	GS
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	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: 76ers at Warriors

Gracenote
Nov 10, 2017

The Golden State Warriors don't even need their full complement of superstars on the floor to destroy opponents anymore, though they're happy to have them all together. The Warriors expect to get Kevin Durant back when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

Durant (thigh) sat out against Minnesota on Wednesday and Golden State still cruised to a 125-101 win behind Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. "I actually kind of like these games when we have to sit somebody, in a weird way," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters. "It's good for our team. We're lucky we are in a position where we have so much talent that we can afford to miss one of our main guys and still be able to compete at a high level." The 76ers aren't at the same level as Golden State yet but are dealing with higher expectations thanks to an exceptionally talented young core and watched a five-game winning streak come to an end with a 109-108 loss at Sacramento on Thursday. "It's a tough one, for sure, but it's a lesson," small forward Robert Covington told reporters. "We're going to go back and watch the small things, and what we're going to do is learn from the mistakes, fix them, and then move on to the next one."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, NBCS Bay Area (Golden State)

ABOUT THE 76ERS (6-5): Philadelphia is happy to finally be at the point of working on the small things and is starting to believe it should be winning tight games. "We had been doing well closing out games," 76ers coach Brett Brown told reporters after the loss to the Kings. "That's part of young guys learning how to play smarter, and how to execute better when it matters most." One of those young guys is center Joel Embiid, who missed a potential game-winning jumper but finished with 22 points, a career-high 15 rebounds and three blocks after sitting out the opener of the trip at Utah.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (9-3): Curry is averaging 25.4 points and 6.5 assists and flirted with a triple-double on Wednesday -- totaling 22 points, eight rebounds and eight assists -- which prompted a reporter to ask teammate Draymond Green if Curry was "peaking." "I've seen crazier. However, he's been playing well," Green said of Curry, who won back-to-back MVP Awards and was voted to the award unanimously in 2015-16. "But, yeah, I've seen him do way more. Peaking? That's just ridiculous." The Curry-led Golden State offense is leading the NBA in scoring (119.1 points), assists (31) and field-goal percentage (51.6).

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Covington is 20-of-37 from 3-point range in the last four games.

2. Warriors PG Shaun Livingston (knee) left Wednesday's game and is day-to-day.

3. Golden State took the last eight in the series.

PREDICTION: Warriors 121, 76ers 111

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Trends - Philadelphia at Golden State

ATS TRENDS

Philadelphia

76ers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 76ers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 vs. NBA Pacific. 76ers are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 road games. 76ers are 45-17-1 ATS in their last 63 vs. Western Conference. 76ers are 28-11 ATS in their last 39 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 39-16 ATS in their last 55 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 76ers are 42-20 ATS in their last 62 games overall.

Golden State

Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Warriors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Warriors are 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest. Warriors are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS win. Warriors are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Warriors are 21-10-1 ATS in their last 32 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Warriors are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in 76ers last 10 road games. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 10-4 in 76ers last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 7-3 in 76ers last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in 76ers last 13 Saturday games. Over is 17-8 in 76ers last 25 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Golden State

Under is 14-2 in Warriors last 16 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 6-2 in Warriors last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 6-2 in Warriors last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 19-7 in Warriors last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 19-7 in Warriors last 26 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 16-6 in Warriors last 22 overall. Over is 12-5 in Warriors last 17 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

76ers are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Golden State. Home team is 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings. 76ers are 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Golden State. Underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

Matchup Edge

ORL	Edge in:	DEN
	Points Per Game
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	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Magic at Nuggets

Gracenote
Nov 11, 2017

Emmanuel Mudiay spent the bulk of the second half of last season watching from the bench while Jamal Murray took his job and heard his name thrown around in trade talks as a result, but it appears he is very much a part of the Denver Nuggets' plans now. The third-year pro looks to continue his recent offensive surge Saturday when the Nuggets wrap up a six-game homestand against the Orlando Magic.

Mudiay, who was limited to 55 games in 2016-17 due to injury, scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter en route to Thursday's 102-94 victory over Oklahoma City, giving Denver six wins in its last eight games. Coach Mike Malone called the backup guard "the MVP of the night" for his efforts versus the Thunder in a postgame interview, and the former No. 7 overall pick has made his presence felt offensively during the Nuggets' 6-2 stretch, scoring at least 15 points six times. The Magic shined in the opener of their four-game road swing against Western Conference foes Friday, riding 22 points from Aaron Gordon to a 128-112 victory over Phoenix. Orlando is off to its best 12-game start since going 9-3 in 2011-12 and has won three straight on the road.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Orlando), Altitude (Denver)

ABOUT THE MAGIC (8-4): After converting 28.8 percent of his long-range tries last season, Gordon continued to show his improvement beyond the arc is no fluke, as he nailed both of his attempts Friday to lift his 3-point shooting percentage to 57.5 - the second-best mark in the NBA. Elfrid Payton returned from an eight-game absence with a hamstring injury Wednesday with 11 points, 11 assists and six rebounds in 29 minutes of action, but he showed some rust Friday by committing six turnovers in only 17 minutes. No. 6 overall pick Jonathan Isaac enjoyed the finest performance of his brief NBA career versus the Suns, scoring a season-high 11 points and pulling down six boards in 21 minutes.

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (7-5): Mudiay's season-best scoring effort was only a small part of the solid 49-point effort Denver got from its bench Thursday, as Mason Plumlee and Will Barton each pitched in 13 points; the trio combined to shoot 17-of-29 from the field to offset the 21-for-53 showing from the starters. Paul Millsap struggled the most among the first five with a 6-for-17 effort and continued to misfire beyond the arc - 2-of-14 over the last four games - but the four-time All-Star made up for it a bit Thursday by matching a career high with six blocks. Since averaging 23.3 points on 60 percent shooting over a three-game stretch from Oct. 29-Nov.1, Murray is scoring 6.3 points per game on 36 percent from the field in the past four outings.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Mudiay on Friday became the first Nuggets' player - since Denver joined the NBA in 1976-77 - to score at least 21 points in a game with 10 or fewer shots and no more than one free-throw attempt.

2. Orlando has buried at least 13 triples in four of its last six contests and in six games overall this season. The Magic's 40.6-percent conversion rate beyond the arc ranks second in the league.

3. Since losing its first two games when C Nikola Jokic recorded a double-double, Denver has won each of its last six such contests.

PREDICTION: Nuggets 118, Magic 104

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Trends - Orlando at Denver

ATS TRENDS

Orlando

Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference. Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Magic are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 games following a ATS win. Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Magic are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Magic are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win.

Denver

Nuggets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.

OU TRENDS

Orlando

Under is 5-0 in Magic last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Magic last 7 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-1 in Magic last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Magic last 10 games following a ATS win. Over is 6-2 in Magic last 8 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 9-3 in Magic last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 8-3-1 in Magic last 12 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Magic last 11 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-3-1 in Magic last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Denver

Under is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 6-1 in Nuggets last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-1 in Nuggets last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 9-2-1 in Nuggets last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 8-2 in Nuggets last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 Saturday games. Under is 8-2 in Nuggets last 10 home games. Over is 12-3-1 in Nuggets last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 13-4 in Nuggets last 17 overall. Under is 6-2 in Nuggets last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Nuggets last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 16-7-1 in Nuggets last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Magic are 5-11-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Magic are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Denver. Road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona

Matchup Edge

MIN	Edge in:	PHO
	Points Per Game
	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Timberwolves at Suns

Gracenote
Nov 11, 2017

The Minnesota Timberwolves have already proven they are capable of making noise in the Western Conference, but their last outing was a reminder of how much more progress they need to make in order to be considered a serious contender. The Timberwolves attempt to rebound from their most lopsided defeat of the season Saturday when they visit the Phoenix Suns.

Minnesota won seven of its first 10 contests - its best 10-game start since going 9-1 in 2001-02 - and took its first five-game winning streak since the 2008-09 season into Golden State on Wednesday, but an 18-4 third-quarter run proved to be its undoing in a 125-101 loss to the Warriors. “We got humbled … that’s the kind of level we want to get to, the way they’re playing over there,” Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. The Northwest Division leaders will go from facing the league's highest-scoring team to its second-worst defense in the Suns, who are 0-3 on their six-game homestand and have lost five in a row overall. Phoenix dropped a 128-112 decision at home against Orlando on Friday, surrendering at least 120 points for the third time during its skid.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN North Plus (Minnesota), FSN Arizona (Phoenix)

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (7-4): Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague were outscored by Warriors' backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson 60-25 on Wednesday, and it sounds as if Butler doesn't intend on letting that happen again anytime soon. "I just know what I can bring to the table in all aspects of the game. I know the reasons they wanted me here and a big part of it is scoring, closing out games, guarding, getting everyone involved. So I'll be a new player from here on out," Butler told the Star-Tribune. After shooting a combined 38.8 percent from the field over his previous six outings, Andrew Wiggins is converting 57.5 percent of his field-goal attempts over the least three games.

ABOUT THE SUNS (4-9): First-round pick Josh Jackson gave Phoenix what it hopes becomes a regular occurrence in Friday's loss, going 9-of-18 from the field for a season-high 18 points and tying another personal best with six rebounds while playing only 22 minutes. Alex Len managed to stay out of foul trouble against Orlando for one of the first times this season and finished with season highs in points (21) and minutes (40) while also corralling 13 rebounds. Mike James continued to be one of the Suns' few bright spots during their losing streak, posting his third straight game with at least 16 points and two 3-pointers; the 27-year-old Lamar product is averaging 14 points over his last seven outings despite a two-point effort on Nov. 3.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Wednesday's setback was only the second time in nine games the Timberwolves lost with Butler on the court.

2. Len's two blocked shots Friday allowed him to pass Clifford Robinson (292) for sole possession of 10th place on the Suns' all-time blocks list.

3. Teague handed out only five assists against the Warriors after averaging 10.4 during Minnesota's five-game winning streak.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 121, Suns 98

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Minnesota at Phoenix

ATS TRENDS

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Timberwolves are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 5-11-2 ATS in their last 18 road games. Timberwolves are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest. Timberwolves are 6-15-2 ATS in their last 23 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss. Timberwolves are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Timberwolves are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Timberwolves are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Timberwolves are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Timberwolves are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.

Phoenix

Suns are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Suns are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Suns are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games following a double-digit loss at home. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Suns are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

OU TRENDS

Minnesota

Under is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 overall. Over is 4-0-1 in Timberwolves last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 Saturday games. Under is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 26-9-1 in Timberwolves last 36 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 21-8-1 in Timberwolves last 30 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Timberwolves last 7 road games. Over is 19-8 in Timberwolves last 27 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 35-15-1 in Timberwolves last 51 games following a ATS loss. Under is 7-3 in Timberwolves last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Phoenix

Over is 7-1 in Suns last 8 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 22-7 in Suns last 29 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 6-2 in Suns last 8 overall. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 Saturday games. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 9-4 in Suns last 13 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 40-18 in Suns last 58 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 22-10 in Suns last 32 home games. Under is 17-8 in Suns last 25 games following a ATS loss. Over is 38-18 in Suns last 56 vs. Western Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix. Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.

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ATLANTA (2 - 9) at WASHINGTON (6 - 5) - 11/11/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 392-457 ATS (-110.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 107-152 ATS (-60.2 Units) in November games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-7 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 9-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (5 - 5) at NEW ORLEANS (6 - 6) - 11/11/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 4-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (7 - 4) at HOUSTON (9 - 3) - 11/11/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 131-99 ATS (+22.1 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
HOUSTON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (3 - 8) at NEW YORK (6 - 5) - 11/11/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 158-200 ATS (-62.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 2-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (5 - 7) at DALLAS (2 - 10) - 11/11/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 382-317 ATS (+33.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (5 - 7) at MILWAUKEE (4 - 6) - 11/11/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 389-454 ATS (-110.4 Units) in home games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 147-187 ATS (-58.7 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 252-311 ATS (-90.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (6 - 5) at GOLDEN STATE (9 - 3) - 11/11/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-31 ATS (+19.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-0 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (2 - 7) at SAN ANTONIO (7 - 4) - 11/11/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 262-316 ATS (-85.6 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 1010-883 ATS (+38.7 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 810-688 ATS (+53.2 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 515-431 ATS (+40.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 49-27 ATS (+19.3 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 335-277 ATS (+30.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 407-326 ATS (+48.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 486-406 ATS (+39.4 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=98 points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (7 - 4) at DENVER (7 - 5) - 11/11/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 39-53 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (4 - 7) at UTAH (5 - 6) - 11/11/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-1 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-1 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (7 - 4) at PHOENIX (4 - 8) - 11/11/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-49 ATS (-26.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Saturday, November 11

Home side won six of last seven Hawk-Wizard games; under is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Hawks are 2-3 vs spread in last five games in this building. Atlanta lost 10 of last 11 games but covered last three; they’re 3-4-1 as a road underdog. Hawks’ last six games went over the total. Wizards lost five of their last eight games; their last three games stayed under. Washington is 1-5 vs spread as a home favorite.

Clippers won six of last eight games with New Orleans; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Bourbon Street. Four of last five series games went over. Clippers lost six of their last seven games; they’re 1-2 as road underdogs. Five of last six LA games went over total. Pelicans won three of last four games; they’re 0-2 vs spread as home favorites. Four of their last six games stayed under the total.

Memphis won four of last six games with Houston; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five games in this arena. Under is 4-1 in last five series games. Grizzlies are 2-3 in last five games, 1-3 in last four road games; they’re 3-0 as road underdogs. Under is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Rockets won their last four games; they’re 2-3 as home favorites. Last five Houston games went over the total.

Kings won four of last six games with New York; Knicks covered three of last four. Last four series games stayed under the total. Sacramento won its last two games; they’re 1-5 on road, 1-3-1 vs spread as a road underdog. Over is 3-1 in their last four games. Knicks won six of last eight games; they’re 5-2 vs spread at home, 2-0 as a favorite. Four of their last six games went over the total.

Cavaliers won four of last five games with Dallas, but Mavericks are 8-2 vs spread in last ten series games; Cleveland is 1-4 vs spread in last five visits here. Cavaliers lost six of last eight games; they’re 1-8 vs spread as a favorite, 0-2 on road. Over is 4-1 in Cavalier road games. Mavericks lost six of last seven games; they’re 1-3 as home underdogs. Last three Dallas games stayed under the total.

Lakers covered their last six games with Milwaukee, winning three of last five SU; LA is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Wisconsin. Over is 4-2 in last six series games. Lakers lost their last four road games; they’re 2-3 as road underdogs. Under is 6-3 in last nine series games. Bucks snapped 4-game skid with win in Alamo last nite; they’re 1-2 as home favorite- their last three home games stayed under.

Golden State won its last eight games with Philly; 76ers covered the last five. Under is 8-2 in last ten series games. Sixers won five of their last six games; they’re 4-1 vs spread as a road dog. Five of their last six games went over total. Warriors won their last five games, and eight of last nine; they’re 2-4 vs spread as a home favorite. Three of last four Golden State games stayed under.

Spurs won three of last four games with Chicago, but Bulls covered four of last five; Over is 3-0 in Bulls’ last three visits to the Alamo. Chicago is 2-3 vs spread in its last five visits here. Bulls lost eight of last ten games; they’re 6-2 vs spread in last eight, are 4-1 as road underdogs. San Antonio lost at home to the Bucks last nite; they’re 4-2 as home favorites. Under is 5-1 in last six Spurs games.

Nuggets won seven of last nine games with Orlando (over 7-2). Magic is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Denver. Orlando won four of its last six games; they’re 3-2 as a road underdog. Five of last six Magic games stayed under the total. Denver won six of its last eight games; they’re 2-3 as a home favorite. Three of Nuggets’ last four games stayed under the total.

Utah won five of its last six games with the Nets, four of which stayed under. Brooklyn is 2-3 vs spread in its last five visits to SLC. Nets won in Portland last night; they lost five of last seven games but covered last three, are 4-3 as road underdogs. Under is 3-1 in their last four away games. Jazz lost its last four games; over is 4-2 in their last six games. Utah is 4-3 as a home favorite.

Minnesota won its last four games with Phoenix; home side won eight of last ten series games. Wolves are 2-4 vs spread in last six trips to the desert. Over is 3-1 in last four series games. Minnesota won five of its last six games; they’re 3-3 on road, 0-0-1 as a road favorite. Wolves’ last four games stayed under. Suns lost their last five games (0-5 vs spread); they’re 2-4 as a home underdog. Over is 5-2 in last seven Phoenix games.