Saturday 11-18-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Celtics at Hawks

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Nov 18, 2017

The Boston Celtics stunned the basketball world and made a big statement by knocking off the defending champion Golden State Warriors and running their winning streak to 14 straight on Thursday. The trick now will be to avoid a letdown when the Celtics begin a three-game road trip by visiting the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

The Warriors entered Thursday's meeting averaging 119.6 points but shot 40.2 percent from the floor and ended up dropping a 92-88 decision to Boston, which tried to keep the win in perspective. “It’s just a regular season game," swingman Jaylen Brown told reporters. "We’ve still got 60-plus games left to play. We’ve got to take it one game at a time and keep winning. We’ve got a 14-game win streak going down to Atlanta, and we’ve got Miami and Dallas. Now that we have a reputation, I think everyone is coming for us. Now we have to come play even harder, and I think we can do that." The Celtics own the NBA's best defense, allowing an average of 94.1 points, and will be going up against a Hawks squad that is coming off its best performance of the season - a 126-80 thrashing of the Sacramento Kings that marked the largest margin of victory in franchise history. The win was the first of the season at home for Atlanta, which is just 3-12.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Boston, FS Southeast (Atlanta)

ABOUT THE CELTICS (14-2): Boston attempted 19 more free throws than the Warriors on Thursday, and point guard Kyrie Irving relentlessly attacked the basket in the final minute and put his team ahead at the line. “We talk all the time about we want to get free throws, layups or three’s and play inside out and we made an emphasis on that at the start of training camp," Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters. "You don’t always get to the line quite as much, but I thought we really drove it hard. They are so hard to score on, you have to convert when you do get to the line.” Irving was just 4-of-16 from the floor but finished with 16 points after discarding the mask he had been wearing to protect a facial fracture during the contest.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (3-12): Atlanta is a rebuilding club but proved it wasn't yet tanking when it went out and demolished the Kings on Wednesday. Center Dewayne Dedmon is emerging as a building block and delivered 20 points, 14 rebounds and five assists in 24 minutes on Wednesday for his second double-double in the last five games and third this season. Dedmon could be sharing the frontcourt for a long time with rookie John Collins, who went 7-of-9 from the field on Wednesday to score in double figures for the fourth time in the last six contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Celtics C Al Horford is 23-of-30 from the floor over the last three games.

2. Hawks PF Ersan Ilyasova (knee) returned from an eight-game absence on Wednesday and grabbed eight rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench.

3. Boston earned a 110-107 win at Atlanta on Nov. 6 behind 35 points from Irving.

PREDICTION: Celtics 106, Hawks 90

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Trends - Boston at Atlanta

ATS TRENDS

Boston

Celtics are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Celtics are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southeast. Celtics are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win. Celtics are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 21-6-1 ATS in their last 28 games playing on 1 days rest. Celtics are 24-7-1 ATS in their last 32 games overall. Celtics are 17-5-1 ATS in their last 23 games following a ATS win. Celtics are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 vs. Eastern Conference. Celtics are 24-9 ATS in their last 33 Saturday games. Celtics are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 road games. Celtics are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Atlanta

Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Hawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Hawks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games. Hawks are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. Hawks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

OU TRENDS

Boston

Under is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 Saturday games. Under is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-2 in Celtics last 9 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 21-7-2 in Celtics last 30 road games. Under is 6-2 in Celtics last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 7-3 in Celtics last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Atlanta

Over is 4-0 in Hawks last 4 home games. Over is 3-0-1 in Hawks last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 10-1 in Hawks last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 7-1 in Hawks last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-2 in Hawks last 9 overall. Over is 16-5 in Hawks last 21 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Over is 19-6-2 in Hawks last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 6-2-1 in Hawks last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 Saturday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Celtics are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta. Celtics are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Warriors at 76ers

Gracenote
Nov 18, 2017

The Philadelphia 76ers seem to be getting better with each game and just finished up a west coast trip strong with a pair of wins in Los Angeles. The 76ers went 3-2 on that trip, with one of the losses coming at Golden State, and they will try to avenge that setback when they host the Warriors on Saturday.

Just over a month into the regular season and it's clear that Philadelphia has two of the best building blocks in the NBA in center Joel Embiid and point guard Ben Simmons, and the former is coming off a career-high 46-point effort in a 115-109 win over the Lakers on Wednesday. "I think he's just playing more confidently," 76ers coach Brett Brown told reporters of Embiid. "I think he's getting his fitness base slowly underneath him, and I feel like it's just progressively playing with teammates, and being with us more. His growth path and comfort level, we felt that it was going to come after Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving happened just a little bit quicker." Embiid and Philadelphia will be taking on a Warriors squad that had a seven-game winning streak snapped and scored a season low in a 92-88 loss at Boston on Thursday. "It was a defensive battle both ways," Golden State point guard Stephen Curry told reporters. "They played great defense, we played great defense."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Bay Area (Golden State), NBCS Philadelphia

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (11-4): Golden State is trying to repeat as NBA champions and was averaging 119.6 points before Thursday's loss. "I think it was a great game for us though, to understand it's not always going to be 2017 NBA out there," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters. "You're going to run into teams like this, who are really physical and tough, so that's why we harp on every box out, every foul." Golden State had less trouble offensively last Saturday at home against Philadelphia, when it shot 58.5 percent from the floor and breezed to a 135-114 victory.

ABOUT THE 76ERS (8-6): Simmons nearly pulled off his third triple-double with 18 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds to go with five steals on Wednesday, but Embiid was the star of the L.A. stage. The 23-year-old center went 14-of-20 from the floor and added 15 rebounds, seven assists and seven blocked shots, becoming the first player to reach those totals in the same game since blocks began being kept as a statistic in 1973. "I heard it has never been done in the league ever before," Embiid told reporters. "I wish I could have had a quadruple-double, with blocks, but, like I said, I just went out there and played basketball, and played the right way."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The 76ers and SF Robert Covington are reportedly finalizing a four-year contract extension.

2. Curry sat out a win on Monday over Orlando with a thigh bruise and was just 3-of-14 from the floor in his first game back.

3. Golden State took the last nine in the series, including four straight in Philadelphia.

PREDICTION: Warriors 125, 76ers 113

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Trends - Golden State at Philadelphia

ATS TRENDS

Golden State

Warriors are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Warriors are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Warriors are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 games playing on 1 days rest. Warriors are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Warriors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Warriors are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Warriors are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference. Warriors are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Philadelphia

76ers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 76ers are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 76ers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. 76ers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 76ers are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win. 76ers are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 vs. NBA Pacific. 76ers are 38-14 ATS in their last 52 vs. Western Conference. 76ers are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win. 76ers are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 home games. 76ers are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 44-21 ATS in their last 65 games overall.

OU TRENDS

Golden State

Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 15-3 in Warriors last 18 vs. NBA Atlantic. Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 overall. Over is 8-2 in Warriors last 10 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 13-4 in Warriors last 17 road games. Over is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 Saturday games.

Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Over is 6-1 in 76ers last 7 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 7-2 in 76ers last 9 overall. Over is 7-2 in 76ers last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in 76ers last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in 76ers last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 10-4 in 76ers last 14 Saturday games. Over is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 vs. Western Conference. Over is 7-3 in 76ers last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Philadelphia. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Home team is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Warriors are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Warriors are 1-9 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Philadelphia.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Rockets at Grizzlies

Gracenote
Nov 18, 2017

Any questions about how Houston would mesh with Chris Paul upon his return from a knee injury were answered in emphatic fashion when the Rockets scored 90 points in the first half en route to a 142-116 triumph at Phoenix on Wednesday. Paul and the Rockets will get a stiffer defensive test on Saturday, when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies.

The 90-point half set a franchise record for Houston, which was glad to welcome Paul back after he went down in the season opener. "I don't know if he can get any better than that, but if he does, it'll be scary," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters when asked if Paul looked rusty in his first game back. "You forget how good he is. He was hurt the last exhibition game and then the first game of the season, and you kind of forget how good the guy is. It's nice to get him back." The Grizzlies are historically a strong defensive team but are slipping a bit of late and allowed an average of 112.3 points while dropping the last three games. "Our defense is plummeting because of our lack of focus and lack of effort, for whatever reason," Memphis coach David Fizdale told reporters after a 116-113 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. "So, that’s on me. I’ve got to help them out and we’ve got to get back in here (Thursday) and the next day and get to work."

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

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (12-4): Paul collected 11 points and 10 assists in 21 minutes on Wednesday while Harden, who leads the NBA in scoring (31.8) and assists (10.1), delivered 48 points and seven assists. "James knows that every night he's not going to have 48 and stuff like that, but we just try to play the right way, make the right plays and move the ball," Paul told reporters. "It's fun. It's fun playing like that because of the energy with our team. We know it's not going to be easy like this night in and night out, but we talk, we communicate and that's what helps." Harden is averaging 40.2 points over the last six contests and is 42-of-42 from the free-throw line in the last three.
ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (7-7): While Houston enjoys a glut of star point guards in Paul and Harden, Memphis figures to be without its own star guard for the foreseeable future. Mike Conley, who is averaging 17.1 points but shooting a career-low 38.1 percent from the floor, is being shut down indefinitely due to soreness in his left Achilles. "Obviously, we're feeling more for him," Fizdale told reporters. "It's been a frustrating process. He did so much work this summer to get ready for this year to play the style of play after a year under his belt of knowing how I wanted to play, and for whatever reason this thing isn't going away on its own."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Grizzlies PG Mario Chalmers is expected to start in Conley's place.

2. Rockets SG Eric Gordon is 4-of-25 from 3-point range over the last three games.

3. Houston earned a 111-96 home win over Memphis last Saturday behind 38 points from Harden.

PREDICTION: Rockets 113, Grizzlies 101

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Trends - Houston at Memphis

ATS TRENDS

Houston

Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Rockets are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win. Rockets are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.

Memphis

Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. Grizzlies are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Grizzlies are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 2 days rest. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Grizzlies are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Houston

Under is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 Saturday games. Under is 5-0 in Rockets last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 6-0 in Rockets last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Rockets last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-1 in Rockets last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Rockets last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-2 in Rockets last 9 overall. Over is 6-2 in Rockets last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 13-5-1 in Rockets last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-2 in Rockets last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Memphis

Under is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 5-0-1 in Grizzlies last 6 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 5-1 in Grizzlies last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 5-1 in Grizzlies last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Grizzlies last 10 vs. Western Conference. Over is 3-1-1 in Grizzlies last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3-1 in Grizzlies last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Grizzlies last 7 home games. Over is 5-2 in Grizzlies last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Rockets are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Memphis.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Bucks at Mavericks

Gracenote
Nov 18, 2017

The Dallas Mavericks own the worst record in the NBA so perhaps the sight of the Milwaukee Bucks visiting town Saturday is a good development. The Mavericks have excelled against the Bucks in recent seasons by winning eight of the last nine meetings and they badly need a victory after losing four straight and 10 of their last 11 contests.

Milwaukee arrives with a season-best four-game winning streak while riding the talents of star small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has compiled 13 20-point outings while averaging 30.6 points, second-most in the NBA. The Bucks are well-rested as they last played Wednesday when they registered 16 blocked shots (two off the franchise record) in a 99-95 home victory over the Detroit Pistons. Dallas suffered a disappointing 111-87 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday as it built a 12-point halftime lead before being drubbed 68-32 in the second half. The Mavericks are an NBA-worst 1-8 at home and Friday's scoring output was their lowest of the campaign.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FSN Southwest (Dallas)

ABOUT THE BUCKS (8-6): Milwaukee hasn't lost since point guard Eric Bledsoe joined the team as his energy has helped spark his teammates. He is averaging 13.3 points in the four games but his shooting has been wayward at a 36.7 percent rate, including 3-of-18 from 3-point range. "That's my game," Bledsoe told reporters, referencing that he can be an asset in many ways. "Like I said, I found ways to change the game not only by scoring. I'm not shooting the ball well so I have to focus on other things I can do to help."

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (2-14): The third quarter has repeatedly been a problem for Dallas this season and Minnesota changed the complexion of Friday's game with a 27-6 surge to take a seven-point lead. "I need to look at the film and see what happened in the third," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said afterward. "We just can't allow that to happen. I know we are stronger than that." Shooting guard Wesley Matthews played despite foot soreness and tallied only eight points and is 10-of-44 shooting over the last four games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Bucks have dropped their last four games in Dallas with their most recent victory occurring Feb. 26, 2013.

2. Dallas rookie PG Dennis Smith Jr. had eight points on 3-of-12 shooting against Minnesota after averaging 21.3 points over the previous four contests.

3. Milwaukee SG Khris Middleton had 27 points in Wednesday's victory over Detroit, marking the third time he has scored 27 or more this season.

PREDICTION: Bucks 105, Mavericks 97

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Trends - Milwaukee at Dallas

ATS TRENDS

Milwaukee

Bucks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bucks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Bucks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Bucks are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games. Bucks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Bucks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Bucks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest. Bucks are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Dallas

Mavericks are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss. Mavericks are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss. Mavericks are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games overall. Mavericks are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.

OU TRENDS

Milwaukee

Under is 7-1 in Bucks last 8 Saturday games. Under is 5-1 in Bucks last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-1 in Bucks last 6 games following a ATS loss. Over is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 6-2 in Bucks last 8 road games. Over is 18-6 in Bucks last 24 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-2 in Bucks last 7 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 5-2 in Bucks last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 10-4-1 in Bucks last 15 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Dallas

Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 home games. Under is 9-1-1 in Mavericks last 11 Saturday games. Under is 6-1 in Mavericks last 7 overall. Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 vs. NBA Central. Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 7-2 in Mavericks last 9 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 3-1-1 in Mavericks last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 15-6-1 in Mavericks last 22 vs. Eastern Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Over is 22-9 in the last 31 meetings. Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Dallas. Bucks are 0-4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Bucks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Dallas.

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When: 10:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Kings at Trail Blazers

Gracenote
Nov 18, 2017

The Sacramento Kings haven't experienced much success with Portland of late but will be looking for a home-and-home sweep when they visit the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Sacramento held Portland to its lowest scoring output of the season during the front end and the 86-82 decision marked only their second victory in the last 10 meetings with the Trail Blazers.

Portland has won eight consecutive home games against the Kings and will try to bounce back from a showing in which it shot 37 percent from the field and didn't score more than 22 points in any single quarter. "We put ourselves in a position where it was a back-and-forth game," said Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, "but they had the lead and we needed to make a few more plays than they did and we just weren't able to do that." Sacramento halted a three-game slide with Friday's win and also washed away some of the residue of Wednesday's embarrassing 126-80 loss to the Atlanta Hawks - the 46-point margin of defeat was the sixth-worst in franchise history. Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield (sprained right ankle) departed midway through the fourth quarter Friday and was on crutches afterward, and is doubtful for the rematch.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Sacramento), NBCSN Northwest (Portland)

ABOUT THE KINGS (4-11): Third-year center Willie Cauley-Stein came off the bench for the first time this season Friday and he responded with 22 points to go with 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the campaign. Cauley-Stein averaged 5.7 points on 7-of-24 shooting over the previous three games but was the top player on the floor in the fourth quarter when he scored 13 points. "It's fun playing like that," Cauley-Stein said afterward. "It's fun when the ball is going in. It's fun when everybody is doing well. It makes your job easy."

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (8-7): Shooting guard CJ McCollum averaged 29 points against the Kings last season but he pointed the finger toward himself Friday when he scored 19 points but missed all four 3-point attempts and committed four turnovers. "We've got to knock down open shots, finish in transition," McCollum told reporters. "I think I had four turnovers, a couple turnovers I shouldn't have had but overall we've just got to do a better job." Lillard scored 29 points but was a shaky 9-of-25 shooting and has shot 36 percent or lower from the field in three of the past five games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Kings are 11-56 in Portland during the franchise's Sacramento era.

2. Portland C Jusuf Nurkic is averaging 7.5 points on 7-of-22 shooting in the past two outings after averaging 19 points over the previous two games.

3. Sacramento PF Zach Randolph was scoreless Friday after averaging 14 points over the previous two contests.

PREDICTION: Trail Blazers 128, Kings 109

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Sacramento at Portland

ATS TRENDS

Sacramento

Kings are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Kings are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 0 days rest. Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Kings are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games. Kings are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 road games. Kings are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Portland

Trail Blazers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Trail Blazers are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 Saturday games. Trail Blazers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Trail Blazers are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 home games. Trail Blazers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference. Trail Blazers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Trail Blazers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Trail Blazers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Trail Blazers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Trail Blazers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.

OU TRENDS

Sacramento

Under is 7-1 in Kings last 8 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 road games. Under is 11-3 in Kings last 14 games following a straight up win. Under is 17-5 in Kings last 22 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 15-5 in Kings last 20 games following a ATS win. Under is 25-9 in Kings last 34 vs. Western Conference.

Portland

Under is 6-0 in Trail Blazers last 6 overall. Under is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last 5 home games. Under is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last 4 vs. Western Conference. Over is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 Saturday games. Under is 4-1-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 3-1-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 8-3 in Trail Blazers last 11 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 17-4 in the last 21 meetings in Portland. Under is 24-8 in the last 32 meetings. Underdog is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

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NBA

Saturday, November 18

Clippers won their last six games with Charlotte (4-2 vs spread); they covered their last three games in this building. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games. Both teams lost tough games on road last nite; Clippers lost their last seven games overall, are 2-3 as road underdogs. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Hornets lost their last six games (0-5-1 vs spread); they’re 3-0 as home favorites. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Utah is 7-3 in its last ten games with Orlando, but Magic covered five of last seven series games. Jazz are 4-1 vs spread in last five visits to Orlando. Over is 4-1 in last five series games. Utah lost seven of last eight games, is 1-3 as a road underdog. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Orlando lost its last three games, all on road; they’re 1-2 as home favorites. Under is 7-2 in Magic’s last nine games.

Golden State won its last nine games with Philly, but 76ers covered five of last six; Warriors are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits here. Under is 7-2 in last nine series games. Warriors won seven of their last eight games (6-2 vs spread); they’re 4-3 as road favorites. Four of their last five games stayed under total. Philly is back from a 3-2 road trip; they won seven of last nine games, are 3-1 vs spread at home. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Hawks won four of last six games with Boston; road team won four of last five series games. Celtics are 1-4 vs spread i =n last five visits here. Boston won its last 14 games after an 0-2 start; Celtics 3-1 as road favorites. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total. Atlanta lost eight of last ten games, but covered five of last six; they’re 3-1 as home underdogs. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Houston/Memphis split their last ten games; under is 5-1 in last six series games. Rockets are 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Houston won seven of last eight games; they had 90 points at halftime in Thursday’s game. Rockets are 5-2 as road favorites- over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Memphis lost three in row, six of last eight games; they’re 4-2 as an underdog, 1-0 at home, but PG Conley is out. Over is 4-2 in Grizzlies’ last six games.

Dallas won eight of last nine games with Milwaukee (4-0-1 vs spread in last five); Bucks are 0-4 vs spread in last four visits here. Under is 3-1 in last four series games. Milwaukee won its last four games; they’re 4-3 as a favorite, 1-0 on road. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Dallas lost four in row, nine of last ten games; they’re 2-4 as home underdogs. Under is 6-1 in their last seven games.

Home side won six of last seven series games; Blazers lost 86-82 in Sacramento last night. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Kings are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Oregon. Sacramento lost its last six road games; they’re 1-6-1 as road underdogs. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Portland lost three of last five games; they’re 2-6-1 as home favorites. Blazers’ last six games stayed under the total.

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NBA

Saturday, November 18

Trend Report

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

LA CLIPPERS @ CHARLOTTE
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
LA Clippers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Charlotte's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Charlotte's last 12 games at home

BOSTON @ ATLANTA
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston

GOLDEN STATE @ PHILADELPHIA
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Golden State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State

HOUSTON @ MEMPHIS
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing Houston
Memphis is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against Houston

MILWAUKEE @ DALLAS
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games on the road
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Dallas is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

SACRAMENTO @ PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Sacramento's last 16 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games at home
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, November 18

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LA CLIPPERS (5 - 9) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 9) - 11/18/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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UTAH (6 - 10) at ORLANDO (8 - 7) - 11/18/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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GOLDEN STATE (11 - 4) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 6) - 11/18/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 55-32 ATS (+19.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-23 ATS (+18.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (14 - 2) at ATLANTA (3 - 12) - 11/18/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ATLANTA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=98 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (12 - 4) at MEMPHIS (7 - 7) - 11/18/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-5 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (8 - 6) at DALLAS (2 - 14) - 11/18/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 148-187 ATS (-57.7 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 255-311 ATS (-87.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 52-95 ATS (-52.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.
DALLAS is 383-320 ATS (+31.0 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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SACRAMENTO (4 - 11) at PORTLAND (8 - 7) - 11/18/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 143-110 ATS (+22.0 Units) in home games after allowing 90 points or less since 1996.
PORTLAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, November 18

LA Clippers @ Charlotte

Game 501-502
November 18, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
116.433
Charlotte
116.749
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
Even
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 4 1/2
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+4 1/2); Over

Utah @ Orlando

Game 503-504
November 18, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
117.280
Orlando
116.260
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 1
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 7
208 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+7); Under

Golden State @ Philadelphia

Game 505-506
November 18, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
131.956
Philadelphia
120.548
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 11 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 8 1/2
230 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-8 1/2); Under

Boston @ Atlanta

Game 507-508
November 18, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
130.009
Atlanta
114.117
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 16
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 6 1/2
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-6 1/2); Under

Houston @ Memphis

Game 509-510
November 18, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
129.368
Memphis
116.232
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 13
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 7 1/2
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-7 1/2); Over

Milwaukee @ Dallas

Game 511-512
November 18, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
124.515
Dallas
109.416
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 15
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 7 1/2
204
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-7 1/2); Under

Sacramento @ Portland

Game 513-514
November 18, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
113.077
Portland
117.576
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 4 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 12
194 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+12); Under