Friday 11-10-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Pacers at Bulls

Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

The Chicago Bulls began the season with drama when Bobby Portis punched Nikola Mirotic in the face, hospitalizing Mirotic and earning himself an eight-game suspension. Portis is back in the lineup and will once again try to make fans think of him for his exploits on the court when the Bulls host the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Portis returned from his suspension at Toronto on Tuesday and delivered 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 13 rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes off the bench in a 119-114 loss to the Raptors. "Just tried to go out there and play the best I could and have fun," Portis told reporters. "It's been a long time since I played the game of basketball. I'm not going to stop being myself; situation happened. But at the end of the day, I have to be myself no matter who is around, who is my teammate, what team I'm on." The Pacers are losers of four in a row following a 5-3 start and allowed an average of 115 points in the four setbacks. "It sucks that we haven't won in a while, but it's part of the game and it's a part of the NBA," Indiana guard Victor Oladipo told reporters. "How teams respond separates the good teams from the great teams, and we've got to figure out what kind of team we want to be."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Indiana, NBCS Chicago

ABOUT THE PACERS (5-7): Indiana ranks 28th in the NBA in defensive field-goal percentage entering play on Thursday, allowing opponents to go off at 48.3 percent from the floor, including 37.2 percent from 3-point range. The Pacers allowed the Detroit Pistons to shoot 51.8 percent from the floor and knock down 12-of-27 from beyond the arc in a 114-97 setback on Wednesday. "They made some plays, and once again, we didn't get the stops that we needed," Indiana coach Nate McMillan told reporters. "It looked like we were a little fatigued tonight and just didn't have enough."

ABOUT THE BULLS (2-7): Portis' return did not solve all of Chicago's issues on the defensive end, and coach Fred Hoiberg was not happy with the effort in the first half of the loss. "It shouldn't take me ripping their (butts) at halftime to come out and play with that type of effort and intensity," Hoiberg told reporters. "(The Raptors) got anything they wanted in the first half. We didn't take one thing away. It was too easy. ... Awful effort defensively." The Bulls are actually one of the better defensive teams in the league, limiting opponents to 100.6 points and 44.3 percent shooting.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Pacers C Domantas Sabonis (calf contusion) missed the last two games and is day-to-day.

2. Bulls C Robin Lopez (knee) sat out practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Friday.

3. The home team took each of the four meetings last season.

PREDICTION: Pacers 109, Bulls 98

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Trends - Indiana at Chicago

ATS TRENDS

Indiana

Pacers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Pacers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Pacers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 vs. Eastern Conference. Pacers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Pacers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Pacers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Chicago

Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Central. Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Bulls are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games playing on 2 days rest. Bulls are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 Friday games. Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.

OU TRENDS

Indiana

Over is 14-2 in Pacers last 16 road games. Over is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 vs. NBA Central. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 overall. Over is 10-4 in Pacers last 14 games following a straight up loss. Under is 7-3 in Pacers last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 7-3 in Pacers last 10 games following a ATS loss. Under is 7-3 in Pacers last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Chicago

Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-1 in Bulls last 8 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 22-7 in Bulls last 29 home games. Under is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 40-19 in Bulls last 59 games following a straight up loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Matchup Edge

LAC	Edge in:	OKC
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Preview: Clippers at Thunder

Gracenote
Nov 10, 2017

The Los Angeles Clippers are tumbling in the wrong direction after a 4-0 start and look to reverse their fortunes when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Los Angeles has dropped three straight games and five of its last six while the Thunder are also spiraling downward with four consecutive setbacks.

Both teams held long meetings after their latest defeats, as Oklahoma City again displayed chemistry issues while suffering a 102-94 road loss against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. "It was just good to get everything out on the table," Thunder forward Paul George said after the postgame meeting. "Especially where we're at right now, it's no good if we're bottling it up." Los Angeles allowed 15 3-pointers in Tuesday's 120-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs to continue a recent trend of subpar defensive performances. Making matters worse it that pesky point guard Patrick Beverley (knee) was sent back to Los Angeles and will sit out at least two games, a bad development in that Beverley has always willing to mix it up with Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), FSN Oklahoma

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (5-5): Tensions ran high during a players-only meeting that lasted nearly 30 minutes after the loss to the Spurs. Some of the dialogue had to with the shoddy defense that has allowed an average of 115.2 points over the past five games, including 141 in a loss to the Golden State Warriors. "We have no excuse to be honest," guard Austin Rivers told reporters. "We have the best defensive five in the NBA. We have the best defensive point guard (Beverley) in the NBA. I consider myself an elite, top five shooting-defensive guard in the league. We have too many good defenders. We should be a top five defensive team without a doubt."

ABOUT THE THUNDER (4-7): Getting badly outplayed in the fourth quarter by the Nuggets prompted a postgame team meeting of more than 30 minutes as a revamped Oklahoma City squad continues to underachieve. Offseason acquisitions Carmelo Anthony and George are still trying to fit in with reigning MVP Westbrook and the loss to the Nuggets was another example of the failure of the trio to mesh as George took just one shot in the final stanza. While Anthony (24,385 career points) scored 28 to pass Allen Iverson (24,368) and move into 24th place on the NBA all-time scoring list, Westbrook (6-of-22) and George (6-of-14) tallied only 13 points apiece and Westbrook had a season-low five assists.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The teams split four meetings last season with each winning once on the road.

2. Oklahoma City C Steven Adams (calf) departed late in Thursday's game and is questionable to play versus the Clippers.

3. SF Danilo Gallinari (hip) will sit out for the second straight contest, while Rivers (ankle) is questionable after being injured in Thursday's practice.

PREDICTION: Thunder 114, Clippers 112

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Trends - L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City

ATS TRENDS

L.A. Clippers

Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Clippers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Clippers are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Thunder are 38-18-3 ATS in their last 59 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Thunder are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. Thunder are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Thunder are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Thunder are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU TRENDS

L.A. Clippers

Over is 4-0 in Clippers last 4 vs. Western Conference. Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 17-5 in Clippers last 22 games playing on 2 days rest.

Oklahoma City

Under is 5-0 in Thunder last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 vs. NBA Pacific. Under is 14-3 in Thunder last 17 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 home games. Under is 16-4-1 in Thunder last 21 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 20-6 in Thunder last 26 overall. Under is 20-6-1 in Thunder last 27 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 vs. Western Conference. Under is 18-7-1 in Thunder last 26 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Oklahoma City. Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Underdog is 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Bucks at Spurs

Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

The San Antonio Spurs are winners of three in a row and are coming off one of their best offensive performances of the young season. The Spurs will try to maintain that level on offense and pick things up on the other end when they host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.

San Antonio shot 53.6 percent from the floor in Tuesday's 120-107 win over Los Angeles but allowed the Clippers to shoot 51.2 percent. "We've still got a long way to go defensively," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told reporters after the win. "We made shots tonight. Had 33 assists, which is a great, unselfish game. Really good. And a lot of people participated. Making shots does make things simpler, but the ball moved, the pace was better, but our defense still needs to get better. That'll take some time." The Bucks have a few things to work out on the defensive end as well after allowing the Cleveland Cavaliers to shoot 50 percent from the field in a 124-119 loss on Tuesday -- their fourth consecutive setback. "Just got to stop fouling," Antetokounmpo told reporters after the loss in Cleveland. "I think we did a bad job giving them easy fouls. ... We've got to do a better job of not fouling and being solid on defense."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), CW35 (San Antonio)

ABOUT THE BUCKS (4-6): Milwaukee hopes to have Eric Bledsoe in uniform on Friday after acquiring the point guard from the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday in exchange for veteran center Greg Monroe and draft picks. Bledsoe was benched by the Suns after the third game for publicly displaying his displeasure with the organization and averaged 15.7 points and three assists in those first three contests after putting up career highs of 21.1 points and 6.3 assists in 66 games last season. "He's a great player, he's a great guy, too," Antetokounmpo told reporters of Bledsoe. "I'm looking forward to meeting him in San Antonio. ... I think he's going to help the team and I think he's going to make the game easier for everybody."

ABOUT THE SPURS (7-4): San Antonio would have fewer problems on the defensive end with Kawhi Leonard on the floor, but the 2015-16 NBA Defensive Player of the Year has yet to play this season while dealing with a quadriceps injury. "He's just coming along more slowly for whatever reason," Popovich told reporters in comparing Leonard's rehab to point guard Tony Parker (quad), who also has yet to play this season. "It's just been more difficult for him to get through the rehab routine. So, his body hasn't reacted the same way as Tony. I wouldn't want (Leonard) to go right from rehab to jumping on the court. He's got to go three-on-three, five-on-five, feel comfortable because in the end, that confidence is what's going to ... anybody who's been out for any length of time has to get that back; even if the doctors say, 'Yep, you're ready to go.' You're really not until you're mentally ready to go." LaMarcus Aldridge is leading the team in Leonard's absence with averages of 22.6 points and 8.3 rebounds.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Spurs SF Rudy Gay matched a season high with 22 points on Tuesday and reached the 20-point plateau for the second time in three games.

2. Bucks PG Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 21 points in the last three games and is 9-of-15 from 3-point range in that span.

3. The teams split two meetings last season, with Milwaukee earning a 109-107 win at San Antonio on Jan. 10.

PREDICTION: Spurs 115, Bucks 108

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Trends - Milwaukee at San Antonio

ATS TRENDS

Milwaukee

Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest. Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bucks are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Bucks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Bucks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bucks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Bucks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.

San Antonio

Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest. Spurs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central.

OU TRENDS

Milwaukee

Under is 4-0 in Bucks last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Bucks last 7 road games. Over is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 11-4-1 in Bucks last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 19-8-1 in Bucks last 28 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3-1 in Bucks last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

San Antonio

Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 vs. NBA Central. Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 10-3 in Spurs last 13 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 6-2 in Spurs last 8 Friday games. Over is 9-3 in Spurs last 12 home games. Over is 16-6 in Spurs last 22 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Spurs last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 5-2 in Spurs last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 12-5 in Spurs last 17 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Spurs last 13 games following a ATS win. Over is 20-9 in Spurs last 29 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in San Antonio. Favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Bucks are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Magic at Suns

Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

The Orlando Magic took a brief detour back into their offensive inconsistency after a sizzling start but pulled out of it with a win on Wednesday, just in time to generate some positive momentum prior to a four-game road trip out west. The Magic will try to make it back-to-back wins and get the trip started on the right foot when they visit the Phoenix Suns on Friday.

Orlando averaged 85.5 points in home losses to the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics but got point guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) back from an eight-game absence on Wednesday against New York and watched him steady the offense while collecting 11 points and 11 assists. "A sight for sore eyes -- that's what it was for me seeing Elfrid Payton back out there," Magic coach Frank Vogel told reporters. "We know that he and Aaron (Gordon) have great lob chemistry, so with Elfrid being back we put that in as the first play, for him to look for Aaron, and he executed it well. He just carried it throughout the whole game, really." The Suns waved goodbye to one of their point guards this week by trading away disgruntled veteran Eric Bledsoe but suffered their fourth straight loss 126-115 at home to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Phoenix allowed the Heat to shoot 53.1 percent from the floor and are hoping the return from the Bledsoe trade -- veteran center Greg Monroe -- can help provide some defensive stability once he recovers from soreness in his left calf.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Orlando), FS Arizona (Phoenix)

ABOUT THE MAGIC (7-4): Orlando was without both Payton and fellow point guard D.J. Augustin (hamstring), and the lack of a facilitator was apparent as the team combined to shoot 38.4 percent from the field against the Bulls and Celtics. The Magic shot 53.8 percent from the floor in Wednesday's 112-99 win, with Gordon, Nikola Vucevic and Evan Fournier going a combined 26-of-43. "Missing two point guards, that was tough, but it was so good to have (Payton) back, especially that first unit who is very comfortable playing with him because he knows everybody's comfort zones and sweet spots," Vucevic told the team's website. "He got us all the ball early and put us in good positions, so it gave us a huge boost."

ABOUT THE SUNS (4-8): Bledsoe's departure leaves 21-year-old shooting guard Devin Booker as the unquestioned leader of the young team, and he is making it his responsibility to make plays for his teammates. Booker led the team with six assists to go with his team-high 30 points on Wednesday and is drawing praise from his older teammates. "I think he knows there's so much attention and if he doesn't make the passes, the double-team will come harder," veteran forward Jared Dudley told the team's website of Booker. "For his age, his IQ is very high, the game is slowing down for him. It usually takes your third year to slow down, it has been. Not only does he have the green light, he has a confidence when he chooses his spots."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Suns C Tyson Chandler (back spasms) sat out Wednesday and is day-to-day.

2. Fournier went 3-of-6 from 3-point range on Wednesday after going 3-of-14 in the previous two games.

3. Orlando snapped a four-game losing streak in the series with a 109-103 win in Phoenix on March 17.

PREDICTION: Magic 116, Suns 109

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Trends - Orlando at Phoenix

ATS TRENDS

Orlando

Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Magic are 15-36-1 ATS in their last 52 games following a ATS win. Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Magic are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Magic are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Magic are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

Phoenix

Suns are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Suns are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Suns are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Suns are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Southeast. Suns are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a double-digit loss at home. Suns are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 Friday games. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Suns are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Suns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

OU TRENDS

Orlando

Under is 5-0 in Magic last 5 overall. Under is 4-0 in Magic last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Magic last 6 vs. Western Conference. Under is 6-1 in Magic last 7 vs. NBA Pacific. Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Magic last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Magic last 9 Friday games. Over is 7-2 in Magic last 9 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-3 in Magic last 10 games following a straight up win.

Phoenix

Over is 7-1 in Suns last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 6-1 in Suns last 7 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. 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 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 overall. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 Friday games. Under is 17-7 in Suns last 24 games following a ATS loss. Over is 39-18 in Suns last 57 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 21-10 in Suns last 31 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix. Magic are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Road team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah

Matchup Edge

MIA	Edge in:	UTA
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Preview: Heat at Jazz

Gracenote
Nov 10, 2017

The Utah Jazz are struggling to rediscover their defensive identity and will take on a Miami Heat team that is coming off its best offensive effort of the season when the teams meet in Salt Lake City on Friday. After opening the season with a 5-3 record while holding every opponent to 103 points or fewer, the Jazz have dropped three in a row while giving up an average of 116.7.

They were a bit better on that end of the floor against Philadelphia on Tuesday, but shot a season-low 30.3 percent in a 104-97 loss. "Right now, I think we're a little too much in our head," forward Thabo Sefolosha told reporters. "We worry about not making shots and things like that. But those things take care of themselves. I think it's mostly communication on the defensive end." The Heat hope to provide a similar challenge after posting a 126-115 win at Phoenix on Wednesday to improve to 2-2 on their six-game road trip. Goran Dragic had a season-high 29 points as Miami shot 53.1 percent and outrebounded the Suns by a 53-34 margin.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Miami), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah)

ABOUT THE HEAT (5-6): Dragic has scored in double figures and has at least one 3-pointer in each of Miami's first 11 games, and he hit all 10 of his free throws in Wednesday's win. "Greatness in this league is consistency, and Goran, you can book it every single night what you're going to get from him," coach Erik Spoelstra told the media. "He had a little bit extra punch to him in this game." Fellow star Hassan Whiteside has run counter to Dragic with a very inconsistent stretch, but he notched his fourth double-double in six games this season with 23 points and 10 boards versus Phoenix.

ABOUT THE JAZZ (5-6): Rookie Donovan Mitchell led the woeful shooting effort against Philadelphia with a dismal 3-for-21 showing, while point guard Ricky Rubio continued to slump following a torrid start. Rubio, never a serious perimeter threat in six seasons in Minnesota, buried 11-of-21 3-pointers in a recent three-game stretch while averaging 23.7 points, but he is 1-for-14 from long range and shooting 25.7 percent overall during the losing streak. Fellow starting guard Rodney Hood has also struggled with accuracy of late, making 15-of-54 shots in his last four contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Heat PF James Johnson is averaging 16.3 points on 56.4 percent shooting off the bench during the road trip.

2. Jazz C Rudy Gobert entered Thursday leading the NBA in blocked shots per game (2.55) after swatting three against Philadelphia.

3. The teams split two meetings last season, with the road team winning both times.

PREDICTION: Jazz 106, Heat 100

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Trends - Miami at Utah

ATS TRENDS

Miami

Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Heat are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Heat are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games. Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. Heat are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Heat are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Heat are 21-9-1 ATS in their last 31 games following a ATS win. Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Heat are 3-8-2 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Heat are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Heat are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Utah

Jazz are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Jazz are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest. Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Jazz are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Jazz are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Heat last 8 Friday games. Under is 7-1 in Heat last 8 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-1 in Heat last 6 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 9-2 in Heat last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 overall. Under is 8-2 in Heat last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 12-4 in Heat last 16 road games. Under is 14-6 in Heat last 20 games following a straight up win. Under is 39-19-1 in Heat last 59 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Utah

Over is 9-0 in Jazz last 9 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 6-2-1 in Jazz last 9 Friday games. Over is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings in Utah. Over is 18-8-1 in the last 27 meetings. Underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Heat are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

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When: 10:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon

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Preview: Nets at Trail Blazers

Gracenote
Nov 10, 2017

Damian Lillard will try to bounce back from his worst offensive effort of the season when his Portland Trail Blazers continue a six-game homestand against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Lillard had a season-low 12 points while shooting 4-for-16 - including 0-for-5 from the 3-point line - in Tuesday's 98-97 loss to Memphis.

The performance came on the heels of four straight 30-point games for the two-time All-Star, and it contributed to the Blazers' first loss of the homestand. "We had some turnovers and some possessions on defense where we allowed them to take advantage of us," Lillard told the media. "They just made more plays than we did in that fourth quarter. We had some fouls. Let that one slip. We had our chances." The Nets are 1-2 thus far on a five-game trip after falling 112-104 in Denver on Tuesday. Tyler Zeller scored a season-high 21 points off the bench as Brooklyn's starting five combined for just 40 points while shooting 38.5 percent.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, YES (Brooklyn), NBCSN Northwest (Portland)

ABOUT THE NETS (4-7): Small forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson sat out the loss in Denver due to a hip issue, joining a growing list of injured players for coach Kenny Atkinson, who has been forced to adjust his rotation on the fly. "It's a challenge for continuity, which is the big thing, especially with a new team, just getting your rhythm," Atkinson told reporters. "It's continuity in the lineups where you want the same guys playing together. We're mixing and matching right now." Zeller took advantage of his opportunity to steal some minutes with an 8-for-10 shooting effort, while guard Isaiah Whitehead saw his first action on the trip and responded with five points, four assists, four steals and two blocked shots in 15 minutes.

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (6-5): CJ McCollum picked up the slack for Lillard with a season-high 36 points but missed an opportunity to hit a game-winner in the closing seconds as Portland fell to 4-3 at home. Backup Shabazz Napier saw some rare playing time and responded with 12 points - also a season high - to pace a solid effort by the bench. "Their second unit plays a small lineup, they spread the court and I just thought it was a chance for us to kind of match that," coach Terry Stotts told reporters of using Napier. "I thought we needed a little bit of a spark. I really like Shabazz. It's unfortunate he hasn't been able to get a lot of time so far and I thought it was a good opportunity to get him on the court."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Lillard has hit 44.6 percent of his 3-pointers in 10 career games against the Nets.

2. Hollis-Jefferson (hip) is hopeful to play Friday.

3. Portland swept the two-game series each of the last two seasons.

PREDICTION: Trail Blazers 114, Nets 103

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Trends - Brooklyn at Portland

ATS TRENDS

Brooklyn

Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Nets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Nets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Friday games. Nets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest. Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Northwest.

Portland

Trail Blazers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Trail Blazers are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Trail Blazers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games. Trail Blazers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Trail Blazers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Trail Blazers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Trail Blazers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Brooklyn

Under is 5-1 in Nets last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-1-2 in Nets last 8 games following a ATS win. Over is 4-1 in Nets last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 16-4-1 in Nets last 21 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 5-2 in Nets last 7 games following a straight up loss. Over is 34-16-1 in Nets last 51 vs. Western Conference.

Portland

Over is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 5-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 6-2 in Trail Blazers last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Trail Blazers last 8 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-2 in Trail Blazers last 7 home games. Over is 5-2 in Trail Blazers last 7 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 11-5 in Trail Blazers last 16 Friday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Nets are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

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Long Sheet

Friday, November 10

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ATLANTA (2 - 9) at DETROIT (8 - 3) - 11/10/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 111-158 ATS (-62.8 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-3 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (5 - 6) at BOSTON (10 - 2) - 11/10/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (5 - 7) at CHICAGO (2 - 7) - 11/10/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (4 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (7 - 4) - 11/10/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 252-311 ATS (-90.1 Units) in non-conference games 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 209-158 ATS (+35.2 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 407-326 ATS (+48.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 147-111 ATS (+24.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 2-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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ORLANDO (7 - 4) at PHOENIX (4 - 8) - 11/10/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 39-53 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 155-115 ATS (+28.5 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MIAMI (5 - 6) at UTAH (5 - 6) - 11/10/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 121-157 ATS (-51.7 Units) in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI 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 CLIPPERS (5 - 5) at OKLAHOMA CITY (4 - 6) - 11/10/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 219-268 ATS (-75.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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BROOKLYN (4 - 7) at PORTLAND (6 - 5) - 11/10/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-0 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Friday, November 10

Hawks won four of last six games with Detroit; over is 7-1 in last eight series games. Atlanta is 3-2 in its last five visits to the Motor City. Hawks lost nine of their last ten games; they’re 2-4-1 as road underdogs. Last five Atlanta games went over the total. Pistons won three in row, six of last seven games; they’re 4-2 as home favorites. Over is 3-1 in Detroit’s last four home games.

Celtics won/covered eight of last nine games with Charlotte; over is 6-4 in last 10 series games. Hornets are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Boston. Charlotte lost its last three games; they’re 1-4 as road underdogs. Over is 5-1 in their last six games. Celtics won their last 10 games (9-1 vs spread); they’re 4-1 as a home favorite. Three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Home side won nine of last ten Pacer-Bull games (under 7-3). Indiana is 2-3 vs spread in its last five visits to Chicago. Pacers lost their last four games; they’re 3-4 vs spread on road, 0-1 as road favorites. Four of their last five games went over total. Bulls lost seven of their first nine games; five of their last six games stayed under. Chicago is 2-2 vs spread at home; favorites covered three of the four games.

Spurs won nine of last ten games with Milwaukee (7-3 vs spread); four of last six series games went over. Bucks are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to the Alamo. Milwaukee lost its last four games, is 1-3 vs spread as a road underdog. Over is 4-1 in their last five road games. San Antonio won/covered its last three games, by 7-17-13 points; under is 6-4 in their last 10 games. Spurs are 4-1 as a home favorite.

Suns won four of last five games with Orlando; road team won seven of last nine series games. Under is 5-2 in their last seven meetings. Magic won three of its last four road games; they’re 1-2 as a favorite this year. Last five Orlando games stayed under. Phoenix lost its last four games; they’re 2-2 as a home underdog. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Miami-Utah split their last ten meetings; road team won four of last six series games. Over is 6-3 in last nine series games. Heat is 2-3 vs spread in last five series games. Miami is 3-5 in its last eight games; four of their last five games stayed under. Heat is 2-1 as a road underdog. Jazz lost their last three games; four of their last five games went over. Utah is 4-2 vs spread as a home favorite.

Oklahoma City won four of last six games with the Clippers (over 4-2). Los Angeles is 2-4 vs spread in last six visits to Oklahoma. Clippers lost five of their last six games, all at home; they are 1-1 vs spread as a road underdog. Four of their last five games went over total. Thunder lost their last three games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games. OKC is 2-2 vs spread as a home favorite.

Portland won seven of its last eight games with Brooklyn (6-2 vs spread); last four series games went over total. Nets are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Oregon. Brooklyn lost five of its last six games; under is 3-1 in their last four road games. Nets are 3-3 as a road underdog. Blazers are 2-3 in last five games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Portland is 1-5 vs spread as a home favorite.

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NBA

Friday, November 10

Trend Report

ATLANTA @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

CHARLOTTE @ BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games

INDIANA @ CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Indiana's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games at home

MIAMI @ UTAH
Miami is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami

ORLANDO @ PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando

LA CLIPPERS @ OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

MILWAUKEE @ SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

BROOKLYN @ PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Portland
Brooklyn is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Portland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn