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Trends - Golden State at Orlando

ATS TRENDS

Golden State

Warriors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Warriors are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Warriors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Warriors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games. Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Orlando

Magic are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference. Magic are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Magic are 16-38-2 ATS in their last 56 games following a ATS win. Magic are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Magic are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win. Magic are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

OU TRENDS

Golden State

Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 6-0 in Warriors last 6 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 Friday games. Under is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 11-4 in Warriors last 15 games following a ATS loss. Under is 8-3 in Warriors last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 15-6 in Warriors last 21 road games. Under is 10-4 in Warriors last 14 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3-1 in Warriors last 11 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 19-9 in Warriors last 28 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Orlando

Over is 4-0 in Magic last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-0 in Magic last 5 overall. Over is 5-0 in Magic last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Magic last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-0 in Magic last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Magic last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Magic last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 6-1 in Magic last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 5-1 in Magic last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 11-3 in Magic last 14 vs. NBA Pacific. Over is 10-3 in Magic last 13 games following a ATS win. Over is 9-3 in Magic last 12 games following a straight up win. Under is 8-3-1 in Magic last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 5-2 in Magic last 7 home games. Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 vs. Western Conference. Under is 15-7 in Magic last 22 Friday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Warriors are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Orlando. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Orlando. Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings. Road team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, December 1, 2017
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia

Matchup Edge

DET	Edge in:	WAS
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Preview: Pistons at Wizards

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

The Washington Wizards are already enduring a stretch without one star guard and they now have to hold their breath on another. The Wizards hope to have sharpshooter Bradley Beal in the lineup Friday when they make a pit stop at home to take on the streaking Detroit Pistons.

With John Wall sitting out his third straight game due to lingering knee issues, Beal took an elbow in the face during Wednesday's 118-113 loss at Philadelphia and will undergo further testing Thursday. "The eye is very important, so [the doctor] said there might be some things in the back going on that might not affect you right now but could affect me tonight or tomorrow," Beal told the Washington Post. The Wizards would love to have all hands on deck against a Pistons unit that has claimed three straight, including an impressive 10-point win at Eastern Conference-leading Boston and a 131-107 rout of Phoenix on Wednesday. "I thought it was very impressive to come out and play the way we did tonight after a huge win on Monday," Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy told reporters after the win over the Suns. "We were really on it from the start defensively, and we were moving the ball and playing with energy on offense."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, NBCS Washington

ABOUT THE PISTONS (14-6): Reggie Jackson produced 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting in Detroit's finest offensive output of the season Wednesday night, and the star guard was also impressed with how his team avoided a letdown following the win in Boston. "It was easy to get fired up for our last two games, but we had to find a way to bring energy to ourselves tonight," Jackson told the media. "We locked in and stayed with the game plan and our fans were amazing. We were more mature in our approach." Jackson's backup, Ish Smith, is averaging 12.3 points and 4.3 assists in 21 minutes during the three-game winning streak.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (11-10): Beal still managed 21 points in 23 minutes before fouling out in the loss to Philadelphia, which saw Washington - led largely by its bench - make a furious comeback with 48 fourth-quarter points. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the charge by the reserves with 22 points, which comes a game after his 16 points paced a 49-point barrage by the bench in a win at Minnesota. Beal had 25 points to help Washington top Detroit 115-111 earlier this season.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. This marks one of just two home games in a span of 25 days for Washington.

2. Pistons C Andre Drummond, who averages 0.9 assists for his career, has 13 over the last two contests.

3. Wizards SG Jodie Meeks scored a season-high 21 points against the Sixers and is 7-for-12 from 3-point range over his last two games.

PREDICTION: Pistons 105, Wizards 101

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Trends - Detroit at Washington

ATS TRENDS

Detroit

Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Pistons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Pistons are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Washington

Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Wizards are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Wizards are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Wizards are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Wizards are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Wizards are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

OU TRENDS

Detroit

Under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 road games. Over is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 24-7-1 in Pistons last 32 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Pistons last 8 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-2 in Pistons last 7 overall. Under is 5-2 in Pistons last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Pistons last 10 Friday games.

Washington

Under is 8-1 in Wizards last 9 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 7-1 in Wizards last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 home games. Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 10-3 in Wizards last 13 overall. Over is 10-3 in Wizards last 13 Friday games. Under is 6-2 in Wizards last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 9-3 in Wizards last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Wizards last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2 in Wizards last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Wizards last 7 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-3 in Wizards last 10 vs. NBA Central.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Pistons are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, December 1, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Matchup Edge

IND	Edge in:	TOR
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Preview: Pacers at Raptors

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

The Toronto Raptors are winners of five straight at home and will try to avenge one of their recent road losses when they host the Indiana Pacers on Friday. The Raptors took five of their last seven overall but could not find a way around the Pacers in Indiana last Friday and ended up with a 107-104 setback.

Toronto bounced back from that defeat in impressive fashion with a 112-78 bludgeoning of the Atlanta Hawks to finish out the road trip and returned to Canada for the start of a three-game homestand with a 126-113 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, but that didn't stop coach Dwane Casey from sounding off about a trend of lackluster third-quarter play. "That's totally unacceptable," Casey told reporters. "We're not going to win anything if we come out with that attitude, if we don't fix it. Again, we've talked about, I don't know, start another five to start the second half? It's just mind-boggling." The Pacers are winners of six of their last eight games, with the two losses coming to conference leaders Boston and Houston. "That's exactly what I told our guys, that these are very good teams and it's going to be a challenge to not only play and defend them, but execute offensively against them," Indiana coach Nate McMillan told reporters.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FS Indiana, TSN 1/4 (Toronto)

ABOUT THE PACERS (12-10): Indiana brought in shooting guard Victor Oladipo from the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of the Paul George trade over the summer and is getting a leader as well as a new high scorer (22.8 points). Oladipo, who hit his first 11 shots in a 121-109 win over Orlando on Monday, scored 19 points in Wednesday's 118-97 loss to the Rockets and feels his team is capable of competing with the top teams. "They really made some tough shots in the second half and we missed some shots that we normally make today," Oladipo told reporters after the loss. "But you have to give them credit as they played well down the stretch. There's some things we can do better, obviously, and we have to continue to keep getting better."
ABOUT THE RAPTORS (13-7): Toronto has a pair of high-scoring guards in DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, who combined for 66 points in Wednesday's win. Lowry scored a season-high 36 points in the victory while going 12-of-18 from the field and 8-of-11 from 3-point range. "You're just trying to find him, whatever," reserve guard Fred VanVleet told the Toronto Star of Lowry. "I think I had one I could have shot and I saw him, I gave it up right away. Eight-for-11 from 3 is pretty impressive and, when he's got it going like that, it's pretty hard to guard."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Raptors PF Serge Ibaka is 0-of-12 from 3-point range over the last four games.

2. Pacers C Myles Turner (knee soreness) is questionable for Friday.

3. Toronto beat Indiana twice at home last season by an average of 18 points.

PREDICTION: Raptors 113, Pacers 111

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Trends - Indiana at Toronto

ATS TRENDS

Indiana

Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.

Toronto

Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.

OU TRENDS

Indiana

Under is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 Friday games. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 17-5 in Pacers last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 10-3 in Pacers last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 16-5 in Pacers last 21 road games. Under is 8-3 in Pacers last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Toronto

Under is 6-1 in Raptors last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 Friday games. Under is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Raptors last 9 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 15-6 in Raptors last 21 home games. Over is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 vs. NBA Central. Over is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 7-3 in Raptors last 10 games following a ATS win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Pacers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings. Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Toronto. Pacers are 10-25 ATS in the last 35 meetings in Toronto.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 1, 2017
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida

Matchup Edge

CHA	Edge in:	MIA
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Preview: Hornets at Heat

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

The Miami Heat looked listless without star center Hassan Whiteside in a loss at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday and they may need to find a way to get by without their big man going forward. Whiteside will be questionable with an ongoing knee issue when the Heat begin a two-game homestand against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

Whiteside was absent for the 115-86 loss to the New York Knicks and expressed concern for the injury that has caused him to miss six games on the season. "It has really been bothering me throughout the season," said Whiteside, who is averaging 14.9 points and 12.7 rebounds. "You know, I sat out, I missed them games, I came back, and it's still bothering me." If shorthanded, the Heat could be getting the Hornets at a good time, as Charlotte lost three in a row after a 126-113 setback at Toronto on Wednesday and could be without point guard and leading scorer Kemba Walker (shoulder). Walker missed the loss to the Raptors as his team fell to 1-9 on the road.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Charlotte), FS Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE HORNETS (8-12): Coach Steve Clifford told reporters that Walker's shoulder is still very sore, leaving the All-Star guard questionable going into Friday. His replacement against Toronto, Michael Carter-Williams, was 1-for-10 from the floor and is 1-for-15 with 10 turnovers in 49 minutes over his last two games. Backup guard Jeremy Lamb had 18 points in Wednesday's loss and scored in double figures in all but one game this season.

ABOUT THE HEAT (10-11): With Whiteside hobbled, guard Goran Dragic's sudden slump comes at a bad time. Dragic, who averaged 23.7 points during a recent three-game winning streak, produced a total of 13 points on 4-of-17 shooting during the team's two-game slide, missing all five of his 3-point attempts. "We have to figure out this thing quick and, you know, just bring that energy every night," Dragic told reporters in New York. "If you play hard and you lose, you can check yourself in the mirror and say they were just better. But if you don't give everything you've got, you can't say that."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Heat C Kelly Olynyk scored a team-high 18 points in Wednesday's loss and is averaging 11.3 while making 7-of-11 3-pointers over his last four games.

2. Lamb is 28-for-29 from the line over a span of eight games.

3. The teams split four meetings last season, each team going 1-1 on its home floor.

PREDICTION: Heat 99, Hornets 95

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Trends - Charlotte at Miami

ATS TRENDS

Charlotte

Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Hornets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Southeast. Hornets are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 vs. Eastern Conference. Hornets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Hornets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Hornets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Hornets are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 road games. Hornets are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.

Miami

Heat are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 Friday games. Heat are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Heat are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast. Heat are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 2-12-2 ATS in their last 16 home games. Heat are 0-3-2 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Heat are 0-5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

Charlotte

Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 8-3 in Hornets last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 vs. NBA Southeast.

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 overall. Under is 8-1 in Heat last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Heat last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 17-5 in Heat last 22 Friday games. Under is 8-3 in Heat last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 8-3 in Heat last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 games following a straight up loss. Under is 19-8 in Heat last 27 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 7-3 in Heat last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Heat last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Over is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings in Miami. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 1, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Matchup Edge

SAC	Edge in:	CHI
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Preview: Kings at Bulls

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Sacramento Kings haven't won in Chicago this decade but figure to have a good shot at halting their seven-game skid at the United Center when they visit the hapless Bulls on Friday. Sacramento last left the Windy City victorious on Dec. 21, 2009, but the current version of the Bulls owns the worst record in the NBA at 3-17.

Chicago played well but suffered a 111-110 loss at Denver on Thursday - its seventh straight setback and 12th in the last 13 games. "We had a lot of really good performances and I really thought we battled," Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters. "That is what you have to do on the road to give yourself a chance. I am really proud of our guys." Sacramento is just 2-9 on the road as it begins a four-game trek, but it did defeat Golden State in its most-recent road contest. However, the Kings followed up the impressive victory with a dreadful performance as they suffered a 112-87 home loss to Milwaukee.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Sacramento), NBCSN Chicago

ABOUT THE KINGS (6-15): Sacramento scored just 11 second-quarter points and trailed by 24 at halftime during the poor showing against Milwaukee. "We didn't do the things we needed to do to make it a close game," rookie guard Frank Mason III told reporters. "They got anywhere they wanted on the court, a lot of easy layups, uncontested shots, things like that." The Kings allowed the Bucks to shoot 59.2 percent while hitting only 40.3 percent of their attempts, with shooting guard Garrett Temple (18 points) being the lone productive starter.

ABOUT THE BULLS (3-17): Forward Nikola Mirotic (facial fractures) is about to return and was assigned to the Windy City Bulls of the G League as Hoiberg said he needs to get in game shape. Mirotic hasn't played this season after getting punched in the face by teammate Bobby Portis during a training-camp altercation, and both players have reached an uneasy truce and are prepared to get along. "Why couldn't I? We're teammates, just trying to help this team win as much as possible," Portis told reporters. "Obviously, we're struggling right now trying to find a win, and I just want to do everything I can to help my team find a win."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Bulls have won the last five meetings, including both of last season's matchups.

2. Sacramento C Willie Cauley-Stein is averaging 16 points on 27-of-43 shooting over his last four games.

3. Chicago SG Zach LaVine (knee) also was sent to Windy City and should make his team debut by mid-December.

PREDICTION: Bulls 97, Kings 94

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Trends - Sacramento at Chicago

ATS TRENDS

Sacramento

Kings are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 16-37-2 ATS in their last 55 games playing on 2 days rest. Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Kings are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Kings are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Kings are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 1-7-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. Kings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Kings are 0-4-2 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Central.

Chicago

Bulls are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Bulls are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Bulls are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference. Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific. Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Sacramento

Under is 5-0 in Kings last 5 Friday games. Over is 7-1 in Kings last 8 vs. NBA Central. Over is 6-1 in Kings last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Kings last 11 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 5-2 in Kings last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 5-2 in Kings last 7 road games. Over is 5-2 in Kings last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 13-6 in Kings last 19 games following a ATS loss.

Chicago

Under is 7-1 in Bulls last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Bulls last 5 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day. Under is 21-8-1 in Bulls last 30 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 12-5 in Bulls last 17 vs. Western Conference. Under is 9-4 in Bulls last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 35-17 in Bulls last 52 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago. Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings. Kings are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Chicago. Kings are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Road team is 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 1, 2017
Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee

Matchup Edge

SA	Edge in:	MEM
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Preview: Spurs at Grizzlies

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

The Memphis Grizzlies are losers of nine straight games and are on their second coach of the season after firing David Fizdale on Monday and naming J.B. Bickerstaff as the interim head coach. Bickerstaff will try to earn his first win at the helm when the Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs in the back end of a home-and-home set on Friday.

Memphis did not make any drastic improvements in its first game under Bickerstaff and was held below 100 points for the sixth straight game while struggling to defend in a 104-95 loss at San Antonio on Wednesday. "Every night we show up, you can guarantee (the players are) going to give you what they got," Bickerstaff told reporters. "That's the only way you'll get out of it. If you're down on yourself and feeling sorry for ourselves, no one is coming to save us. The only way we'll get out of it is we'll tighten up in that room in there, which we've done. We'll band together, go keep competing and the opportunity will come, and we'll get our win." To get that win, the Grizzlies will have to find a way to stop Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge. The veteran had his way with the Memphis front line on Wednesday while going off for 41 points on 17-of-24 shooting.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (San Antonio), FS Southeast (Memphis)

ABOUT THE SPURS (14-7): Aldridge is on fire of late and is 30-of-43 from the floor in the last two games, including 3-of-3 from 3-point range, and didn't miss a free throw in any of the last five contests. Aldridge figures to get some help with the scoring load eventually from All-Star Kawhi Leonard, who is inching back from a quad injury and has yet to make his season debut, but for now seems comfortable as the main piece. Tony Parker (quad) is on a minutes limit two games into his own return from a quad injury but managed 10 points in 18 minutes during Wednesday's win.
ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (7-13): Memphis general manager Chris Wallace was adamant that the team is not in a rebuilding mode with the firing of Fizdale, and he has no plans to shop stars Marc Gasol or Mike Conley. "We're full speed ahead," Wallace told ESPN.com. "We've been in the playoffs seven years in a row. We've got a team when fully healthy and we get everything together is more athletic, more versatile and more potent offensively than we've had for a number of years. Even though the going has been a little difficult early, there's still 62 (games) to play. We believe in this team. We're hoping -- got our fingers crossed -- that we'll get everybody healthy soon." The biggest missing piece is Conley, who sat out the last seven games with an Achilles injury but is expected back in 2-3 weeks.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Grizzlies SF Chandler Parsons (knee soreness) sat out Wednesday and is day-to-day.

2. Spurs SF Kyle Anderson scored in double figures in each of the last six games.

3. San Antonio took the last three regular-season meetings and won once at Memphis during the first round of the playoffs last spring -- a 103-96 triumph in the clinching Game 6.

PREDICTION: Spurs 108, Grizzlies 102

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Trends - San Antonio at Memphis

ATS TRENDS

San Antonio

Spurs are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 Friday games. Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Spurs are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Spurs are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Spurs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. Spurs are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southwest.

Memphis

Grizzlies are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up loss. Grizzlies are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. Grizzlies are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Grizzlies are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games. Grizzlies are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Grizzlies are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Grizzlies are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Grizzlies are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southwest. Grizzlies are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Grizzlies are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

San Antonio

Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 road games. Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Spurs last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 5-2-1 in Spurs last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-2 in Spurs last 7 games following a straight up win. Over is 20-8 in Spurs last 28 vs. Western Conference. Over is 10-4 in Spurs last 14 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 7-3 in Spurs last 10 Friday games.

Memphis

Under is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 home games. Under is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 7-1 in Grizzlies last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 7-1-1 in Grizzlies last 9 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 6-1 in Grizzlies last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Grizzlies last 7 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-1 in Grizzlies last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Grizzlies last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 Friday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Memphis. Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Home team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Spurs are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Memphis.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 1, 2017
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Timberwolves at Thunder

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

Things are not going well for the Oklahoma City Thunder of late, and a second-half meltdown in Orlando on Wednesday was the latest issue. The Thunder will try to solve some of their problems in front of their own fans when they open a three-game homestand by hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Oklahoma City owns one win in its last six games -- an impressive triumph over the defending champion Golden State Warriors -- and watched its offense grind to a halt while the Magic used a 26-3 run in the second half on Wednesday to turn a close game into a 121-108 win. "As a team, we have to know what is working for us and staying steady and staying with it," Thunder forward Paul George told reporters. "We're great when we're locked into our system. That's where we have to be. We have to find that level of play every possession for 48 minutes." The Timberwolves can relate to that kind of inconsistency after trading wins and losses over the last six games, and they followed up a 92-89 loss at home to Washington on Tuesday with a 120-102 win the next night at New Orleans. "In the NBA, there's an excuse every night," Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters. "Whether it's travel, injuries, back-to-backs. Or you can make good. When the ball goes up, you have to be ready to go."
TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBATV, FS North (Minnesota), FS Oklahoma

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (13-9): Minnesota tends to ebb and flow based on the play of swingman Jimmy Butler, who went for 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting on Wednesday after going 5-of-17 from the floor in Tuesday's setback. "We played great as a team," Butler told reporters. "When we're out there playing hard, moving that ball, playing with so much confidence, it looks like some pretty good basketball." Butler is shooting 45.8 percent from the field in wins and 41 percent in losses, a trait he shares with center Karl-Anthony Towns (54.5 percent in wins, 50 percent in losses), who averaged 30 points and 15.5 rebounds in two wins over Oklahoma City in October.
ABOUT THE THUNDER (8-12): Reigning MVP Russell Westbrook is committed to building a strong bond on the court with stars George and Carmelo Anthony and finding a consistent rhythm that allows the team to be successful. "We have to lock in," Westbrook told reporters. "That starts with me and I take ownership in everything that is going on because I've been here. I know the standards that we set here in Oklahoma City. I have to set an example. It starts with me and we're going to turn this thing around." Westbrook totaled 37 points and 11 rebounds in his fifth straight game with at least a double-double on Wednesday but committed seven turnovers and went for an x-ray after the game on a bruised left hand that came back negative.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. George scored 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting Wednesday after managing two points on 1-of-12 from the floor in a loss at Dallas on Saturday.

2. Timberwolves C Gorgui Dieng scored 19 points on Wednesday -- two more than in his previous four games combined.

3. Minnesota took the first two meetings this season by a combined five points.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 112, Thunder 109

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Trends - Minnesota at Oklahoma City

ATS TRENDS

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Timberwolves are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Timberwolves are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Timberwolves are 7-20-3 ATS in their last 30 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Timberwolves are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Thunder are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Thunder are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Thunder are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. Western Conference. Thunder are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest. Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Thunder are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 Friday games. Thunder are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest.

OU TRENDS

Minnesota

Under is 9-0 in Timberwolves last 9 games following a straight up win. Under is 6-0 in Timberwolves last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 6-0 in Timberwolves last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 10-1 in Timberwolves last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Timberwolves last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 6-1 in Timberwolves last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Timberwolves last 9 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 7-2 in Timberwolves last 9 vs. Western Conference. Under is 11-4 in Timberwolves last 15 overall. Under is 22-8-1 in Timberwolves last 31 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 5-2 in Timberwolves last 7 road games. Over is 5-2 in Timberwolves last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 29-13-1 in Timberwolves last 43 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 11-5-1 in Timberwolves last 17 Friday games.

Oklahoma City

Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 17-5 in Thunder last 22 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 19-7 in Thunder last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 19-7-1 in Thunder last 27 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 16-6 in Thunder last 22 games following a ATS loss. Under is 16-6 in Thunder last 22 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 13-5 in Thunder last 18 home games. Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 7-3 in Thunder last 10 games following a straight up loss. Under is 27-12 in Thunder last 39 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, December 1, 2017
Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah

Matchup Edge

NO	Edge in:	UTA
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Preview: Pelicans at Jazz

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Utah Jazz are recovering from a slow start and look to win their fifth consecutive contest when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Utah erupted for 100 points over the final three quarters and established a season-high scoring output with Thursday's 126-107 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Jazz are averaging 115.8 points and a winning margin of 22.8 during their winning streak as the offense has begun clicking after some early-season issues. "We've got a lot of great, talented guys here," backup guard Alec Burks told reporters after the win over the Clippers. "We're playing with pace and tempo and making great reads. It's good to play a fast pace." New Orleans has dropped its last two games, and star power forward Anthony Davis was ejected for the first time in his career in Wednesday's 120-102 loss to Minnesota when he argued after being called for an offensive foul. "When we lost A.D., that changed everything," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters. "He did exactly what we told him to do, take the ball strong to the basket. We tell our big guys to take the ball to the basket hard and try to create contact. I'll leave it at that."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN New Orleans, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Utah)

ABOUT THE PELICANS (11-10): New Orleans figures to ride Davis (25.6 points) and center DeMarcus Cousins (25.1) in the interior on Friday with stellar Utah defender Rudy Gobert still sidelined with a leg injury. Cousins was held to 17 points by Minnesota without his running mate and said the situation was difficult to deal with during the flow of the contest. "It was tough adjusting like that on the fly," Cousins told reporters. "Things like that happen. We should've done a better job regrouping, gathering ourselves and finishing the game as a team."

ABOUT THE JAZZ (11-11): Shooting guard Rodney Hood (ankle) is slated to miss his third consecutive game, but Burks picked up the scoring slack against Los Angeles with season bests of 28 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Burks received 29 minutes of playing time and was 11-of-17 shooting, including four 3-pointers. "He was terrific," coach Quin Snyder told reporters. "He is getting more and more solid defensively. Alec got buckets. He is capable of doing that, and we rode him for a long time."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Jazz went 3-0 against the Pelicans last season and have won the last four meetings.

2. New Orleans G Jrue Holiday scored 27 points versus Minnesota and is averaging 25.5 over his last two contests.

3. Utah rookie SG Donovan Mitchell had made 13 3-pointers while averaging 21.3 points over his last three games.

PREDICTION: Jazz 115, Pelicans 107

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Trends - New Orleans at Utah

ATS TRENDS

New Orleans

Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games. Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Friday games. Pelicans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.

Utah

Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Jazz are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Jazz are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Jazz are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Jazz are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Jazz are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Jazz are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win. Jazz are 4-9-3 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 0 days rest. Jazz are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Jazz are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Jazz are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.

OU TRENDS

New Orleans

Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-1-1 in Pelicans last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-1-1 in Pelicans last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 Friday games. Over is 24-10-1 in Pelicans last 35 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 7-3 in Pelicans last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

Utah

Over is 6-0 in Jazz last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 6-2 in Jazz last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 3-1-1 in Jazz last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Over is 23-8 in Jazz last 31 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 home games. Over is 7-3-1 in Jazz last 11 Friday games. Over is 19-9 in Jazz last 28 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Road team is 7-3-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Pelicans are 5-12-3 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Utah. Pelicans are 0-3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.