Monday 12-4-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, December 4, 2017
Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

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Preview: Nets at Hawks

Gracenote
Dec 3, 2017

There have not been many positives for the Atlanta Hawks with just five wins in 22 games, but they will look to replicate their performance against the Brooklyn Nets in the second half of a home-and-home series Monday. After losing starting center Dewayne Dedmon on Wednesday and rookie standout John Collins a day later to injuries, the Hawks beat the Nets in Brooklyn 114-102 on Saturday as five Atlanta players scored in double figures.

“It’s a good win for us,” Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters after his team put away the victory with an 18-3 run after the Nets pulled within two points early in the fourth quarter. “To actually finish a game and get a win is good for our group.” The Nets fell for the fifth time in their past seven contests, committing 19 turnovers while struggling to contain Atlanta on defense. “I don’t think we could really guard them,” Nets coach Kenny Atkinson told the media afterward. Brooklyn matched a season high with 17 made 3-pointers in the defeat as reserve Joe Harris connected on four.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, YES (New York), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

ABOUT THE NETS (8-14): Harris is shooting 46.7 percent from 3-point range in his past five games, averaging 12 points per game in that span. Forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored nine points in 21 minutes off the bench after missing two games with a sprained right ankle. Former Atlanta forward DeMarre Carroll is enjoying a solid first season with Brooklyn, averaging 14 points and seven rebounds.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (5-17): Forward Luke Babbitt came off the bench to hit four 3-pointers Saturday, finishing with 20 points to help support guard Dennis Schroder’s game-high 24 points. Forward DeAndre Bembry added 12 points off the bench on 5-of-11 shooting, setting or matching career highs in points, field goals made and steals (two). Atlanta was tied for sixth in the NBA in 3-point shooting (38.2 percent) entering Sunday.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Brooklyn’s next victory will be its ninth of the season, a mark the Nets did not reach last season until Jan. 20.

2. Hawks C Miles Plumlee played a season-high 19 minutes Saturday, finishing with six points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots.

3. Atlanta’s victory Saturday snapped a three-game losing streak to the Nets.

PREDICTION: Hawks 107, Nets 104

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Trends - Brooklyn at Atlanta

ATS TRENDS

Brooklyn

Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Monday games. Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Nets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Southeast. Nets are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss. Nets are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games playing on 1 days rest. Nets are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference. Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Nets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Atlanta

Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Hawks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Hawks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Hawks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Hawks are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

OU TRENDS

Brooklyn

Over is 7-1 in Nets last 8 games following a ATS loss. Over is 4-1 in Nets last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 4-1-1 in Nets last 6 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Nets last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 6-2 in Nets last 8 Monday games. Under is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 5-2-1 in Nets last 8 road games. Under is 11-5-2 in Nets last 18 vs. NBA Southeast.

Atlanta

Under is 12-2 in Hawks last 14 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 Monday games. Over is 12-3-1 in Hawks last 16 home games. Under is 15-5 in Hawks last 20 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 9-3 in Hawks last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 9-3 in Hawks last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Hawks last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 5-2-1 in Hawks last 8 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-2-1 in Hawks last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Hawks last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 7-3-1 in Hawks last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 11-5 in Hawks last 16 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta. Nets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings. Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, December 4, 2017
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Bucks at Celtics

Gracenote
Dec 3, 2017

The Boston Celtics will try to clinch a winning homestand and avenge their first loss at TD Garden this season when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. After dropping the opener of their five-game stay in Boston, the Celtics averaged 112 points in consecutive wins over Philadelphia and Phoenix.

Al Horford was one of six Boston players in double figures in Saturday's 116-111 triumph over the Suns and he handed out a career-high 11 assists as Boston improved to 10-2 at home. "I'm just trying to play through our offense, make the right plays and try to push the pace," Horford told reporters. "We wanted to make sure we had some good ball movement. We want to continue to get better as a group moving the ball, and I think today we took a big step in that direction." The Celtics were 0-1 at home following a 108-100 loss to the Bucks on Oct. 18, and Milwaukee returns to Boston riding an 8-3 surge. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 37 points and 13 rebounds in the earlier win at TD Garden and 28 and 10 in a home loss to the Celtics eight days later, posted his 10th double-double in Saturday's 109-104 win over Sacramento.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), NBCSN Boston

ABOUT THE BUCKS (12-9): Antetokounmpo has been a force all season, but Khris Middleton's ability to provide consistent support has allowed Milwaukee - which entered Sunday ranked fourth in the NBA in shooting (48 percent) and seventh in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.67) - to become a much more efficient offense. Middleton is shooting 59 percent from the floor and 9-for-16 from long range during the three-game winning streak, and the Texas A&M product is averaging 25.5 points over the last two contests as he and his teammates continue to meld with new point guard Eric Bledsoe. "It's great. We still got a long way to go," Middleton said after the Bucks improved to 8-3 since installing Bledsoe in the starting lineup. "It's still only been 11 games. You never get to know a player or a team until a full season. We still have a lot to learn a lot about one another."

ABOUT THE CELTICS (20-4): Kyrie Irving led Boston with 19 points and again was clutch down the stretch versus Phoenix, but rookie Jayson Tatum is getting nearly as many touches with the game on the line. "Especially for a rookie coming in, that's been special," guard Jaylen Brown told ESPN.com. "I feel like him and Kyrie, they kinda get going in the fourth quarter. We need those plays at the end. They're tough shot-makers and have the ability to score like the top percentile of the league so, when they get going, it's hard to stop them." Tatum's late two-handed slam helped the Celtics hold off a Suns rally and finished a 15-point effort for the 19-year-old Tatum, who has scored in double figures in 12 consecutive games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Horford had 27 points and nine rebounds in the 96-89 win at Milwaukee on Oct. 26

2. Bledsoe is averaging 22.6 points on 52 percent shooting over the last five games.

3. Antetokounmpo is second in the NBA in scoring (29.4), ninth in steals (1.8) and 15th in field-goal percentage (54.6) entering Sunday.

PREDICTION: Celtics 108, Bucks 104

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Trends - Milwaukee at Boston

ATS TRENDS

Milwaukee

Bucks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Monday games. Bucks are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic. Bucks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

Boston

Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Celtics are 22-6-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win. Celtics are 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 games overall. Celtics are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 games playing on 1 days rest. Celtics are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 vs. Eastern Conference. Celtics are 25-11 ATS in their last 36 Monday games. Celtics are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU TRENDS

Milwaukee

Under is 4-0 in Bucks last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 10-3-1 in Bucks last 14 vs. NBA Atlantic. Under is 13-5-1 in Bucks last 19 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 5-2-1 in Bucks last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 12-5-1 in Bucks last 18 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 7-3 in Bucks last 10 games following a straight up win. Over is 7-3 in Bucks last 10 games following a ATS loss. Under is 7-3 in Bucks last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Bucks last 13 road games. Under is 13-6 in Bucks last 19 Monday games.

Boston

Over is 6-0 in Celtics last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 Monday games. Over is 6-0 in Celtics last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 7-1 in Celtics last 8 overall. Over is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3-1 in Celtics last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 15-7-1 in Celtics last 23 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings in Boston. Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings. Bucks are 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings in Boston. Underdog is 23-9-1 ATS in the last 33 meetings. Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, December 4, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Cavaliers at Bulls

Gracenote
Dec 3, 2017

Another day, another incredible performance from LeBron James and another win from the Cleveland Cavaliers - that seems to be the team's formula over the last month. The Cavaliers will try to coax another transcendent performance out of their superstar and ride it to a 12th consecutive win when they visit the NBA-worst Chicago Bulls on Monday.

James scored the team's final 13 points in a 116-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday and is averaging 28.3 points on 58.4 percent shooting. "It's just experience," James said. "I've been in a lot of big games, regular season, postseason, The Finals where you have to come through for your teammates. I just try to be as clutch as possible late in the game. ... It's an honor for me to be able to even have 14 guys and they look at me personally like 'Ok, it's your time.' I just try to make the right reads and make the right decisions to help us win." The Bulls are having some trouble finding that player on which to lean late in games and suffered one-point losses in the last two contests to stretch their current slide to eight straight. "We're right there, two games in a row," guard Jerian Grant told the team's website. "Could be two wins with one basket, one change. So, it's tough. But we're hanging in there because we see that we are right there. When you can say that you were in the game and gave yourself a chance to win, it is taking a step forward.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cleveland), WGN (Chicago)

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (16-7): James thought he would have some help this season in the fourth quarter from former MVP Derrick Rose, who remains away from the team pondering his future while dealing with a sprained ankle. Rose sat out the last 12 games but reportedly has recently had positive dialogue with the organization. "Whenever he's ready to tell us or whatever, we're ready for that," James told ESPN.com prior to Saturday's win. "You don't ever fast-track someone's process of what they may be going through. When they're ready to talk about it or ready to bring it to the forefront, as his teammates, we'll be ready for it."
ABOUT THE BULLS (3-18): Chicago dealt with a rough back-to-back at Denver on Thursday and home against the Sacramento Kings on Friday and came within a basket of winning each. "The biggest thing is to keep taking positive steps," Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters. "I thought we really competed, especially (Friday), go into Denver and a tough back to back. I thought the guys went out with the right mentality. ... The biggest thing moving forward is keeping it positive with them and trying to make winning plays down the stretch, which we have not done the last two nights." Rookie power forward Lauri Markkanen is trying to stay positive while battling through a slump that has him shooting 29.9 percent from the floor over the last seven games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Bulls F Bobby Portis (arm) sat out Friday and is questionable for Monday.

2. Cavaliers PF Kevin Love recorded seven double-doubles during the 11-game winning streak.

3. Cleveland snapped a five-game losing streak in the series with a 119-112 home win on Oct. 24 behind 34 points and 13 assists from James.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 115, Bulls 103

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Trends - Cleveland at Chicago

ATS TRENDS

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games. Cavaliers are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 8-21-2 ATS in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Cavaliers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Cavaliers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Chicago

Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central. Bulls are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 Monday games. Bulls are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games playing on 2 days rest. Bulls are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Bulls are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Bulls are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Bulls are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Cleveland

Under is 4-0-1 in Cavaliers last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 10-2 in Cavaliers last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-1-1 in Cavaliers last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 8-2 in Cavaliers last 10 vs. NBA Central. Over is 20-6 in Cavaliers last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 37-15-2 in Cavaliers last 54 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 38-16 in Cavaliers last 54 games following a ATS loss. Over is 7-3 in Cavaliers last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 34-16-1 in Cavaliers last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.

Chicago

Under is 14-3 in Bulls last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 8-2 in Bulls last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 7-2 in Bulls last 9 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 20-7 in Bulls last 27 home games. Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Road team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Underdog is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Chicago. Cavaliers are 7-24 ATS in the last 31 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, December 4, 2017
Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Timberwolves at Grizzlies

Gracenote
Dec 4, 2017

The Minnesota Timberwolves are four games above .500 but haven't had a winning streak of any kind since the middle of November, a trend they'll attempt to reverse when they visit the reeling Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Behind Jimmy Butler, who scored 20 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers 112-106 on Sunday at home.

Minnesota has alternated wins and losses over its last eight contests following a three-game winning streak from Nov. 13-17. Tyreke Evans scored 31 points to go along with 12 assists and Marc Gasol added 27 points in the Grizzlies' 11th straight loss, a 116-111 setback against Cleveland on Saturday. Memphis took some comfort in staying close with the hottest team in the NBA, only to succumb to another outstanding effort by LeBron James. "That effort tonight would have beaten 90 percent of this league on their home court," interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters. "Unfortunately, they've got a guy who is pretty damn good."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Southeast (Memphis)

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (14-10): Butler averaged 16.2 points and 4.4 assists in October, 17.9 points and 4.5 assists in November and is at 22 and seven through the first two games this month as he gains comfort with his new team. Center Karl-Anthony Towns leads the NBA with 19 double-doubles after going for 15 points and 12 rebounds in Sunday's win. Minnesota is 1-1 thus far in a stretch during which it plays six of seven games against sub-.500 teams from the Western Conference, against whom it is 11-4.
ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (7-15): Evans is averaging 18.7 points and seven assists in three starts as the team waits for regular starting point guard Mike Conley (Achilles) to return, but he needed some urging from Bickerstaff to be more assertive his last time out. "(On Friday night), I was just trying to be too much of a point guard, getting everybody involved, but (Bickerstaff) just told me to do the same but be aggressive," Evans told reporters Saturday. "That's what I did. I was being aggressive and took what the defense gave me." Gasol topped 20 points for the first time since Nov. 15, which also was the last time the Grizzlies scored at least 100.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Minnesota made 28-of-31 free throws Sunday and is 62-for-71 over its last three games.

2. Butler has played at least 40 minutes in consecutive contests for the first time in over a year.

3. The Grizzlies won three of the four meetings last season, including a 93-71 rout in the last matchup in Memphis.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 104, Grizzlies 98

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Trends - Minnesota at Memphis

ATS TRENDS

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Timberwolves are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Timberwolves are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Timberwolves are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Timberwolves are 8-21-3 ATS in their last 32 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Timberwolves are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Timberwolves are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Memphis

Grizzlies are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss. Grizzlies are 7-21 ATS in their last 28 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Monday games. Grizzlies are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Grizzlies are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 home games. Grizzlies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Grizzlies are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Grizzlies are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Minnesota

Under is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 vs. Western Conference. Under is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 9-1 in Timberwolves last 10 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-1 in Timberwolves last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 6-1 in Timberwolves last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day. Over is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 Monday games. Under is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 10-3 in Timberwolves last 13 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Timberwolves last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Timberwolves last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 5-2 in Timberwolves last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 36-16-1 in Timberwolves last 53 games following a ATS loss.

Memphis

Under is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 home games. Under is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 12-3-1 in Grizzlies last 16 vs. Western Conference. Under is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 7-2 in Grizzlies last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Grizzlies last 8 overall. Under is 6-2 in Grizzlies last 8 games following a straight up loss. Under is 7-3 in Grizzlies last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Memphis. Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Timberwolves are 4-11 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Memphis.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, December 4, 2017
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Warriors at Pelicans

Gracenote
Dec 4, 2017

The New Orleans Pelicans struggled to keep pace with the Golden State Warriors in two previous matchups, even with star forward Anthony Davis dominating. They will try to stay competitive with the high-powered Warriors without Davis when the teams meet Monday in New Orleans.

Davis, who will miss his second straight game due to a pelvis injury, averaged 32.5 points and 15 rebounds in the two earlier losses to Golden State - including a recent 15-point setback in Oakland. His team was able to snap a three-game losing streak without him by topping Portland 123-116 on Saturday, as DeMarcus Cousins shouldered the load with 38 points and eight boards. The Warriors are 3-0 on their six-game road trip after pounding Miami 125-95 on Sunday behind 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting over 30 minutes by Stephen Curry. Golden State shot 56 percent in the victory and is at that same mark for the road trip while averaging 127.3 points.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN Bay Area (Golden State), FSN New Orleans

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (18-6): Golden State continued its season-long trend of dominating in the third quarter, outscoring the Heat 37-17 in the first 12 minutes after halftime. It marked the fourth time in 14 games the Warriors have won the period by at least 20 points, and Curry recorded 10 in the first four-plus minutes of the third quarter on Sunday. The two-time MVP finished 5-for-9 from beyond the arc and needs five 3-pointers to become the eighth player in NBA history with 2,000.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (12-11): The injury to Davis may have helped New Orleans focus a bit more in the win at Portland. "I think it was a great team effort. We preached before the game, 'No excuses,'" Cousins told reporters. "It stinks that my partner in crime, AD, went out last night. That being said, we kind of crumbled as a team the previous night. We just tried to come in with no excuses." E'Twaun Moore made all four of his 3-point attempts en route to 19 points, marking the third time in four games he has hit exactly four from beyond the arc.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Pelicans PG Rajon Rondo is averaging 12.5 points, 11.5 assists and seven rebounds over his last two games.

2. Warriors F Kevin Durant scored 24 points Sunday and is averaging 26 in three contests since returning from an ankle injury.

3. Golden State SF Andre Iguodala (knee) has missed two straight games and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Warriors 113, Pelicans 109

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Trends - Golden State at New Orleans

ATS TRENDS

Golden State

Warriors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Warriors are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 vs. NBA Southwest. Warriors are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a ATS win. Warriors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. Warriors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.

New Orleans

Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific. Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Pelicans are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Pelicans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pelicans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.

OU TRENDS

Golden State

Under is 4-1-1 in Warriors last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 7-2 in Warriors last 9 Monday games. Under is 6-2 in Warriors last 8 games following a straight up win. Over is 8-3 in Warriors last 11 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 games following a ATS win. Over is 12-5 in Warriors last 17 vs. Western Conference. Over is 16-7 in Warriors last 23 road games. Under is 9-4 in Warriors last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

New Orleans

Under is 5-0 in Pelicans last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 6-1 in Pelicans last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 11-4 in Pelicans last 15 vs. NBA Pacific. Under is 8-3 in Pelicans last 11 Monday games. Over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Warriors are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in New Orleans.

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, December 4, 2017
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Nuggets at Mavericks

Gracenote
Dec 3, 2017

The Denver Nuggets haven't lost a home game in a month but are about to kick off a six-game road trip without the help of their best player, center Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets, who expected to be without Jokic for several games due to a sprained ankle, will begin the trip by visiting the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

Denver is 10-2 at home but just 3-7 on the road, and coach Michael Malone is open to trying a few unconventional tactics to get his players believing they can win away from home. "We're gonna turn the lights off in the locker room before the game," Malone told the Denver Post. "... I've got a guy to come with us that's gonna (say), 'You're getting sleepy,' and we'll see if it works in Dallas." The Mavericks pounded the Los Angeles Clippers 108-82 on Saturday to earn coach Rick Carlisle his 700th career win. "I really wasn't counting, to tell you the truth," Carlisle told reporters. "It just means that I've been very fortunate. I've had three great owners and great players. But we've got a long way to go, and I've really never been one to count that kind of stuff."
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Altitude (Denver), FS Southwest (Dallas)

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (13-9): Denver is heading out with some momentum after winning a pair at home and scored the final 15 points on Saturday to earn a 115-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. "We just locked in," guard Jamal Murray, who touched off some pushing and shoving in the final seconds by dribbling around Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball with the clock ticking down, told reporters. "We played together the whole night. Coach talked about it on the bench that we've got to make plays down the stretch on defense, and it didn't take us long to turn that around. We got together quick and came through as a unit together." Murray scored 28 points in the win to bounce back from a five-point performance on 1-of-9 shooting against Chicago on Thursday.
ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (6-17): Dallas is trying to clinch a winning three-game homestand after falling to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday and blasting the Clippers on Saturday. Veteran point guard J.J. Barea led the way with 21 points and 10 assists against Los Angeles and is averaging 13.2 points and 7.3 assists in the six wins. "I was able to come off the bench with a lot of energy and help the team out," Barea told reporters. "Everything was clicking from passing to shooting the ball from the outside, so it was great. It was great to be out there and to get this win. We needed it after a bad loss last time, so hopefully we carry this over."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nuggets SF Wilson Chandler (back) missed the last three games and is day-to-day.

2. Dallas C Nerlens Noel (thumb) sat out the last three games and is questionable for Monday.

3. Denver took three of four in the series last season, winning by an average of 17 points.

PREDICTION: Nuggets 110, Mavericks 107

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Trends - Denver at Dallas

ATS TRENDS

Denver

Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southwest. Nuggets are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Nuggets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Monday games. Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Nuggets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Nuggets are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Dallas

Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference. Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Mavericks are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Mavericks are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 home games. Mavericks are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Monday games. Mavericks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. Mavericks are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS win. Mavericks are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest. Mavericks are 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 4-14 ATS in their last 18 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest.

OU TRENDS

Denver

Under is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-1 in Nuggets last 6 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 15-5-1 in Nuggets last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 9-3 in Nuggets last 12 games following a ATS win. Under is 12-5 in Nuggets last 17 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 7-3 in Nuggets last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Nuggets last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 9-4 in Nuggets last 13 road games. Under is 13-6 in Nuggets last 19 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Dallas

Over is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 Monday games. Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 vs. Western Conference. Under is 7-2 in Mavericks last 9 home games. Under is 7-2 in Mavericks last 9 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 16-5 in Mavericks last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 10-4 in Mavericks last 14 overall. Under is 12-5-1 in Mavericks last 18 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3-1 in Mavericks last 11 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 17-8 in Mavericks last 25 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 34-16-1 in Mavericks last 51 games following a straight up win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Underdog is 17-8-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Nuggets are 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Dallas.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, December 4, 2017
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Pistons at Spurs

Gracenote
Dec 4, 2017

The Detroit Pistons will try to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season when they continue a challenging four-game road trip Monday against the banged-up San Antonio Spurs. After winning three straight, the Pistons have begun the trek with back-to-back losses, including Saturday's 108-103 setback in Philadelphia.

"We don't play two halves of games now," Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy told reporters after his team was unable to overcome a woeful first half that led to a 16-point deficit at intermission. "It's not going to get it done." Tobias Harris continued a hot streak in the loss with 27 points and is averaging 23.3 on 60.7 percent shooting over a four-game span for Detroit, which has dropped five straight meetings with the Spurs. San Antonio chose to rest leading scorer LaMarcus Aldridge, point guard Tony Parker and reserve forward Rudy Gay in Sunday's 90-87 loss at Oklahoma City while forward Kyle Anderson went down with a sprained knee. The Spurs have played all season without star swingman Kawhi Leonard, but he is nearing a return from a quadriceps injury.

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

ABOUT THE PISTONS (14-8): The road trip also kicked off a string of six straight games against teams with winning records, ending with contests against defending champion Golden State and Eastern Conference-leading Boston. "We know we can play with anybody," Harris told reporters. "We've proven it already. We know when we're playing our game and we're at our best, it doesn't matter who's up against us." Detroit hopes for more from shooting guard Avery Bradley, who is 1-for-9 from long range on the trip and has shot under 40 percent overall in four of his last five games.

ABOUT THE SPURS (15-8): Joffrey Lauvergne was given a chance to seize some available minutes in the loss and finished with a season-high 12 points and six rebounds while shrugging aside a dislocated finger. Davis Bertans also took advantage of a rare opportunity to tie his season high with 16 points and Dejounte Murray finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds in a spot start. "I'm really proud of them," coach Gregg Popovich told reporters when asked about the contributions. "They did a great job tonight. Defense in the second half was very good and a lot of guys participate, and a lot of guys got a lot of minutes, and I thought they did very well."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Anderson is scheduled for an MRI on Monday.

2. Pistons C Andre Drummond, who averages 0.9 assists for his career, has notched at least six in four straight contests.

3. San Antonio is 2-0 in the second half of back-to-back sets played at home.

PREDICTION: Spurs 103, Pistons 101

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Trends - Detroit at San Antonio

ATS TRENDS

Detroit

Pistons are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pistons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Pistons are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Pistons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Pistons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pistons are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. Western Conference. Pistons are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games. Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.

San Antonio

Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 home games. Spurs are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Spurs are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 Monday games. Spurs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.

OU TRENDS

Detroit

Under is 5-0 in Pistons last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 11-1-1 in Pistons last 13 vs. NBA Southwest. Under is 7-1 in Pistons last 8 road games. Under is 17-4 in Pistons last 21 Monday games. Under is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 26-7-1 in Pistons last 34 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Pistons last 9 overall. Under is 7-3 in Pistons last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

San Antonio

Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Spurs last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 vs. NBA Central. Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 games following a ATS win. Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 home games. Under is 8-2 in Spurs last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 22-6 in Spurs last 28 games following a straight up loss. Over is 13-4 in Spurs last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 5-2 in Spurs last 7 overall. Under is 24-11-1 in Spurs last 36 Monday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Pistons are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, December 4

New York @ Indiana

Game 501-502
December 4, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
117.204
Indiana
121.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 4
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
N/A

Orlando @ Charlotte

Game 503-504
December 4, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
115.309
Charlotte
118.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 3
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 8
221
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+8); Under

Phoenix @ Philadelphia

Game 505-506
December 4, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
110.425
Philadelphia
123.860
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 13 1/2
235
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 10 1/2
228
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-10 1/2); Over

Milwaukee @ Boston

Game 507-508
December 4, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
118.312
Boston
125.489
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 7
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 5 1/2
203
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-5 1/2); Over

Brooklyn @ Atlanta

Game 509-510
December 4, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
117.621
Atlanta
114.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 3
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
218
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+2 1/2); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago

Game 511-512
December 4, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
120.765
Chicago
114.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 6
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 10
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+10); Over

Minnesota @ Memphis

Game 513-514
December 4, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
122.667
Memphis
119.312
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2
203 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-2); Under

Golden State @ New Orleans

Game 515-516
December 4, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
133.445
New Orleans
121.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 12
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
N/A

Denver @ Dallas

Game 517-518
December 4, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
118.776
Dallas
116.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 3
210
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+3); Under

Detroit @ San Antonio

Game 519-520
December 4, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
121.465
San Antonio
119.550
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 4
198
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+4); Under

Washington @ Utah

Game 521-522
December 4, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
115.389
Utah
122.487
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
N/A