Thursday 12-21-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Trends - Chicago at Cleveland

ATS TRENDS

Chicago

Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Bulls are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Bulls are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 vs. Eastern Conference. Bulls are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 Thursday games. Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Central. Bulls are 25-12 ATS in their last 37 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Bulls are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Cavaliers are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Cavaliers are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 5-21-1 ATS in their last 27 home games. Cavaliers are 5-21 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cavaliers are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Cavaliers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Chicago

Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 20-6 in Bulls last 26 Thursday games. Over is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 games following a ATS win. Over is 8-3 in Bulls last 11 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 overall. Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 11-5 in Bulls last 16 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 Thursday games. Under is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 15-5-1 in Cavaliers last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 9-3-1 in Cavaliers last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 20-7 in Cavaliers last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 8-3-1 in Cavaliers last 12 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 29-11 in Cavaliers last 40 games following a straight up loss. Over is 18-7-2 in Cavaliers last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 9-4 in Cavaliers last 13 vs. NBA Central.

HEAD TO HEAD

Bulls are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings in Cleveland. Bulls are 24-8 ATS in the last 32 meetings. Underdog is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 21, 2017
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Matchup Edge

TOR	Edge in:	PHI
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Preview: Raptors at 76ers

Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The Philadelphia 76ers are moving in the wrong direction and it won’t be easy to turn things around fast as they host the red-hot Toronto Raptors on Thursday night in the first of a home-and-home set. The 76ers, who visit Toronto on Saturday, have lost three in a row and seven of eight after a 101-95 setback against Sacramento on Tuesday without star center Joel Embiid (back) for the second straight night.

“Anytime you have this volume of losses in the month of December, you have a tendency to second-guess,” Philadelphia coach Brett Brown told reporters. “But we’ll stay strong, stay together, and welcome some healthy people back into the mix.” Embiid (24.1 points, 11.0 rebounds) is also expected to miss the matchup against the Raptors, who have won four in a row and 10 of their last 11 contests after rolling over Charlotte 129-111 on Wednesday. All-star guard DeMar DeRozan poured in 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field in the victory for Toronto, which has scored at least 115 in three of the past four games. The Raptors have been almost unbeatable at home this season (11-1), but seem to be a different team on the road (10-7).

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), NBCSN Philadelphia

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (21-8): DeRozan scored at least 28 for the third time in four games Wednesday while forward Serge Ibaka recorded 24 points against Charlotte despite being slowed by a knee injury. Rookie forward OG Anunoby poured in a season-high 20 points, draining 6-of-7 from 3-point range, and has scored in double figures in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. Point guard Kyle Lowry runs the show for Toronto and should be well rested after being limited to 24 minutes on Wednesday when he scored 11 and dished out eight assists.

ABOUT THE 76ERS (14-16): Rookie Ben Simmons has drained 20-of-34 from the field the last three games and boasts a pair of triple-doubles along with four double-doubles in nine contests this month. “He really has an abundance of growth to make, and he will,” Brown told reporters. “To think that he can put his signature on the NBA game like he does with so much room for improvement in some skill areas is exciting.” Simmons averages 17.2 points, 9.1 rebounds and 7.9 assists while guard J.J. Redick is contributing 16.5 points, but he left the last game with a hamstring injury.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Raptors have won 16 of the last 17 meetings, including a 128-94 triumph on Oct. 21 with 30 points from DeRozan.

2. Philadelphia PF Trevor Booker returned Tuesday after missing one game with an ankle injury, recording six points and six rebounds in 16 minutes.

3. Toronto C Jonas Valanciunas boasts 404 career blocks after posting one Wednesday to pull within one of Antonio Davis for fourth on the franchise’s all-time list.

PREDICTION: 76ers 108, Raptors 100

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Trends - Toronto at Philadelphia

ATS TRENDS

Toronto

Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Raptors are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 vs. NBA Atlantic. Raptors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Raptors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Philadelphia

76ers are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 76ers are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 76ers are 36-16-1 ATS in their last 53 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic. 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. 76ers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. 76ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games. 76ers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. 76ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. 76ers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Toronto

Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic. Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Raptors last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Raptors last 9 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 11-4 in Raptors last 15 Thursday games. Under is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 7-3 in Raptors last 10 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 29-14 in Raptors last 43 road games.

Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 6-1 in 76ers last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in 76ers last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 6-2 in 76ers last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in 76ers last 11 Thursday games. Under is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Raptors are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia. Favorite is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Raptors are 25-10-2 ATS in the last 37 meetings in Philadelphia.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 21, 2017
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Celtics at Knicks

Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The New York Knicks expect to have star forward Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup when they make a pit stop in Madison Square Garden on Thursday to host the Boston Celtics. Porzingis has missed the last two games due to knee soreness, and the Knicks dropped to 1-5 without the 7-3 Latvian when they fell 109-91 at Charlotte on Monday.

"I still feel it just a bit," Porzingis told reporters at practice Wednesday. "This kind of injury I'm going to feel it for a little bit. It's nothing bad. I just got to make sure the knee's stable and I'm feeling stable on the court. I can't have instability sensation." New York lost at Boston earlier in the season as the Celtics were in the early stages of a 22-2 run, but they've split their last eight games and lost 90-89 on Wednesday night at home against a Miami Heat squad without its top two scorers. Kyrie Irving produced 33 points but missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer as Boston was held below 90 points for the second time this season. Irving was one of three 20-point scorers for the Celtics in the 110-89 win over the Knicks in the first meeting, while Porzingis was held to 12 points on 3-of-14 shooting.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT, NBCSN Boston

ABOUT THE CELTICS (26-8): One of the bright spots in the loss to Miami was another hot-shooting night for Marcus Smart, who hit five 3-pointers and is 9-for-13 from long range over the last two games. Rookie Jayson Tatum, who leads the NBA in 3-point percentage (50.5), missed both of his tries and also suffered a dislocated pinky finger that has his status in doubt for Thursday. "The doctors looked at it and felt like it was structurally OK," coach Brad Stevens told reporters of Tatum's finger. "They taped it up and he'll probably be sore tomorrow."

ABOUT THE KNICKS (16-14): New York had won four straight while averaging 111.5 points before being held to 3-for-18 from 3-point range in the loss to the Hornets. Two of the 3-pointers came from forward Michael Beasley, who continued his solid play in place of Porzingis with 23 points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots. The 28-year-old Beasley is averaging 26.5 points over the last two games and 20.2 on 54.7 percent shooting in his six starts, compared to 6.9 on 48.1 percent as a reserve.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. New York owns an Eastern Conference-leading 14 home wins.

2. Knicks SG Courtney Lee was held to a season-low two points on 1-of-8 shooting on Monday.

3. The Celtics have won three straight at Madison Square Garden.

PREDICTION: Knicks 111, Celtics 109

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Trends - Boston at New York

ATS TRENDS

Boston

Celtics are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic. Celtics are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Celtics are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss. Celtics are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games. Celtics are 20-8-2 ATS in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Celtics are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 vs. Eastern Conference. Celtics are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Celtics are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Celtics are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

New York

Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Knicks are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games. Knicks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest. Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Knicks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Atlantic. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Boston

Under is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 road games. Under is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 Thursday games. Over is 13-5 in Celtics last 18 games following a straight up loss. Under is 12-5-1 in Celtics last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

New York

Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 overall. Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic. Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 9-3-2 in Knicks last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 8-3 in Knicks last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Celtics are 25-12 ATS in the last 37 meetings in New York. Road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 21, 2017
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona

Matchup Edge

MEM	Edge in:	PHO
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Preview: Grizzlies at Suns

Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The Phoenix Suns will try to follow up a winning road trip with a rare victory at home when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The Suns, who have lost five in a row at home and are 4-12 in the desert overall, won the first two games of their three-game trip before falling at the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.

T.J. Warren scored 22 points in the 108-95 setback but he was 9-for-24 from the floor and Phoenix shot 36.1 percent. The Grizzlies were even worse in that department in a 97-84 loss at Golden State on Wednesday, hitting a season-low 33.3 percent of their shots. Marc Gasol was the lone Memphis player with more than 10 points by finishing with 21, although he didn't escape the shooting issues in a 5-for-15 effort. It was the 18th loss in the last 20 games for the Grizzlies, who have dropped eight in a row away from home.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Memphis), FSN Arizona (Phoenix)

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (9-22): Gasol continues to be the steady figure in the middle of a sinking ship and he fell a rebound shy of his third double-double in the last four games in Wednesday's loss. The veteran big man is 8-for-13 from 3-point range over the last three games while averaging 21.3 points. Memphis, which has been held below 100 points in five straight contests, returns to Phoenix the day after Christmas to begin a five-game road trip.

ABOUT THE SUNS (11-22): Phoenix won its first two games since signing guard Isaiah Canaan with the NBA's injury hardship exception, but the Murray State product was unable to provide much of a boost in Wednesday's loss. Canaan, who averaged 16 points on 60 percent shooting in 27 minutes in the two victories, was 2-for-12 from the floor against the Clippers. Warren was the only Sun to play more than 30 minutes as he shot under 40 percent for the fourth time in a five-game stretch.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Suns G Devin Booker (groin) is still expected to be out at least another week but reportedly has progressed to doing wind sprints.

2. Grizzlies SG Andrew Harrison is 2-for-10 from the field over the last two games after going 14-for-22 over the previous three.

3. Memphis took all three meetings last season and has won four straight overall.

PREDICTION: Suns 103, Grizzlies 95

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Trends - Memphis at Phoenix

ATS TRENDS

Memphis

Grizzlies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games. Grizzlies are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. Grizzlies are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss. Grizzlies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Grizzlies are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Grizzlies are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Grizzlies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific. Grizzlies are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Grizzlies are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS loss. Grizzlies are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference. Grizzlies are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Phoenix

Suns are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Suns are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Suns are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Suns are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss. Suns are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Suns are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Suns are 6-16 ATS in their last 22 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games.

OU TRENDS

Memphis

Over is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 games following a straight up loss. Over is 9-1-1 in Grizzlies last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 9-2 in Grizzlies last 11 vs. Western Conference. Under is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 overall. Under is 8-3 in Grizzlies last 11 Thursday games. Over is 20-8-1 in Grizzlies last 29 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-2 in Grizzlies last 7 games following a ATS loss.

Phoenix

Over is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-0 in Suns last 5 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-0 in Suns last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Suns last 7 overall. Over is 5-1 in Suns last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 5-1 in Suns last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 7-2 in Suns last 9 Thursday games. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Phoenix. Grizzlies are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Phoenix.

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 21, 2017
Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah

Matchup Edge

SA	Edge in:	UTA
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Preview: Spurs at Jazz

Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The Utah Jazz made the playoffs for the first time in five seasons in 2016-17 and a return trip the postseason is not looking like a strong probability the last few weeks. The Jazz have dropped seven of their last eight games after being thumped by 28 points last time out and things don’t get any easier Thursday night when they host the surging San Antonio Spurs.

Utah turned the ball over 18 times and shot 35.6 percent from the field in a 107-79 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday to finish a 1-5 road trip. “We started the game like we didn’t really believe we could win,” Jazz forward Thabo Sefolosha told reporters. “It was one of those nights. At the same time, we can’t say that every time we get blown out. I think it’s one of those games we have to look back on and see what we didn’t do right.” San Antonio rested forward Kawhi Leonard and point guard Tony Parker on Wednesday, but it grinded out a 93-91 victory at Portland for its seventh win in the past nine contests. Leading scorer LaMarcus Aldridge recorded 22 points while making a key block in the final seconds of the victory, and boasts four double-doubles in the last nine games for the Spurs.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT, CW35 (Utah)

ABOUT THE SPURS (22-10): Leonard has averaged 10.7 points and drained 14-of-28 shots from the field while playing three of the last five games after missing the first 27 of the campaign with a quad injury. Parker is averaging 8.4 points in nine games this season and the Spurs welcomed the return of small forward Kyle Anderson on Wednesday and the former UCLA standout had five points in 24 minutes after missing seven games with a knee injury. Center Pau Gasol had 20 points and 17 rebounds against Portland after managing to score 12 combined in the previous four games.

ABOUT THE JAZZ (14-18): Utah was without leading scorer Donovan Mitchell (17.7) on Wednesday due to a toe injury and the rookie guard’s status for the first of a two-game home set is uncertain. Rodney Hood took Mitchell’s place in the starting lineup against Oklahoma City and recorded 17 points after scoring 26 at Houston in the previous game and averages 17.6 overall this season. The Jazz will need more from power forward Derrick Favors, who returned after a one-game absence due to a concussion Wednesday night but is averaging 5.7 points in his last three contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. San Antonio G Patty Mills has connected on 18-of-27 from the field over the last four contests.

2. Utah SG Alec Burks registered 14 points off the bench Wednesday, but is just 9-for-32 from the field in his past four outings.

3. The Spurs have won six of the last eight meetings, but the team split four contests in 2016-17.

PREDICTION: Spurs 106, Jazz 94

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Trends - San Antonio at Utah

ATS TRENDS

San Antonio

Spurs are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest. Spurs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win. Spurs are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games. Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Spurs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.

Utah

Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Jazz are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 Thursday games. Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Jazz are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

San Antonio

Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 9-1 in Spurs last 10 road games. Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 8-2 in Spurs last 10 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 16-5 in Spurs last 21 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Spurs last 8 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-2 in Spurs last 7 Thursday games.

Utah

Over is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 Thursday games. Under is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 21-6 in Jazz last 27 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 7-2 in Jazz last 9 games following a ATS loss. Under is 8-3 in Jazz last 11 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Utah. Spurs are 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Favorite is 33-16-2 ATS in the last 51 meetings. Home team is 33-16-2 ATS in the last 51 meetings.

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Brandon Lee

Dec 21 '17, 10:35 PM in 3h
NBA | Spurs vs Jazz
Play on: Spurs -3 -110 at BMaker

10* FREE NBA PICK (Spurs -3)
I'll take my chances here with San Antonio as a short road favorite against the Jazz on Thursday. I know the Spurs are playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back in the thin air of Utah, but this is one of the few teams I believe you can trust in this spot. It's worth noting that San Antonio rested both Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker last night, so both will be ready to roll tonight. I also think that we are going to see Leonard get a little more expanded role in terms of minutes played. At the same time, Utah is in a similar spot here after just playing at OKC last night and will be playing their 3rd game in 4 days. Star rookie Donovan Mitchell wasn't able to go last night because of a right big toe contusion and while he's listed as questionable I wouldn't be shocked if he doesn't play and if he does I don't think he's going to be able to perform at the level needed to make a game of this. The offense was absolutely dreadful without him last night, where they scored just 9 points in the 1st quarter and 79 for the game. Give me the Spurs -3!

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John Martin

Dec 21 '17, 9:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Grizzlies vs Suns
Play on: Suns +2½ -103 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Phoenix Suns +2.5
The Phoenix Suns have gone 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall. This is a deep team that has been able to overcome the losses of Bledsoe and Booker. I like them getting points at home tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies, who are 2-18 SU & 4-15-1 ATS in their last 20 games overall. I’m not really sure how they can be favored here. It’s also a bad situation for the Grizzlies playing the 2nd of a back-to-back after losing at Golden State last night. They won’t be nearly as excited to face the Suns after playing the Warriors. Memphis is 2-10 ATS as a favorite this season. The Grizzlies are 1-9 ATS against teams with losing record this season. Give me the Suns.

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Doug Upstone

Dec 21 '17, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Temple vs Florida International
Play on: OVER 57 -115

Play Over on teams like FIU when the total is between 56.5 and 63, who are averaging 390 to 440 YPG, against a defense that allows the same (390-440 YPG) after 7+ games, after allowing 6.75 or more yards/play in their previous game. (32-6, 84.2%, L10Y)

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Totals Guru

Dec 21 '17, 9:30 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Cal-Irvine vs Idaho
Play on: UNDER 136 -105

Free Total Annihilator On Cal-Irvine vs Idaho under 136 -105

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Jack Jones

Dec 21 '17, 10:35 PM in 3h
NBA | Spurs vs Jazz
Play on: UNDER 197 -103

Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: Spurs/Jazz UNDER 197
I think the fact that both Utah and San Antonio are fatigued coming into this game will lead to a low-scoring game. The Spurs will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back and their 5th game in 7 days, while the Jazz will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back and their 5th game in 7 days as well.
Both teams prefer to play at slow paces as it is. The Spurs rank 29th in pace at 96.6 possessions per game, while the Jazz are 27th at 97.1 possessions per game. These are two of the better defensive teams in the NBA, too, with the Spurs ranking 4th and the Jazz 10th in defensive efficiency.
The Jazz and Spurs have combined for 198 or fewer points in five of their last six meetings. They have been held to less than 200 combined points in nine of their last 11 meetings as well. So this has typically been a low-scoring series, and given the situation tonight, it should continue to be.
San Antonio is 9-1 UNDER in road games off a win this season. The Spurs are 7-0 UNDER In road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season. The UNDER is 9-1 in Spurs last 10 road games overall. The UNDER is 8-3 in Jazz last 11 games when playing on 0 days’ rest. The UNDER is 4-0 in Spurs last four games when playing on 0 days’ rest. The UNDER is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Utah. Bet the UNDER in this game Thursday.

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Frank Sawyer

Dec 21 '17, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Temple vs Florida International
Play on: OVER 57½ -110

Take Over the Total in the game between the Temple Owls and the Florida International. FIU (8-4) looks to build off their 63-45 victory over UMass in their last regular season game where they generated 674 yards of offense while allowing 548 yards to the Minutemen. The Golden Panthers have then played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after gaining at least 450 yards in their last game. FIU has also played 4 straight games Over the Total after allowing at least 450 yards in their last game. Temple (6-6) comes off a 43-22 win at Tulsa in their last regular season game — and they have then played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after scoring at least 40 points in their last contest. The Owls have also played 5 of their last 7 games against teams outside the American Athletic Conference. Take the Over. Best of luck — Frank.