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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/12/2018

The Portland Trail Blazers have dropped five straight road games to sabotage a strong start to the season. Portland aims to halt its poor play on the road when it visits the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

The Trail Blazers were 12-5 before the road woes began and have lost seven of their last 10 overall games after falling 111-103 at Houston on Tuesday. Damian Lillard scored 34 points against the Rockets for his fifth straight outing with 25 or more - a stretch during which he is averaging 31.4. Memphis has lost back-to-back contests and six of nine since also getting off to a strong 12-5 start. Mike Conley injured his left hamstring during Monday's 105-99 loss to Denver but is expected to be in the lineup against Portland.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCS Northwest (Portland), FS Southeast (Memphis)

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (15-12): Portland's bench was a liability in Tuesday's loss as it matched a season low for points as it was outscored 37-13 while being a collective 5-for-17 from the floor. "Our bench struggled to score the ball a little bit in both halves," coach Terry Stotts told reporters. "Their bench, I think, was 15-for-22, so they really impacted the game on their offensive end." Portland also committed twice as many turnovers (14-7) and watched Houston record a 22-8 advantage on fast-break points.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (15-11): Marc Gasol is in a five-game funk during which he is averaging 9.8 points on 17-of-54 shooting. He recorded just four points against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 5 and again was in single digits against the Nuggets, registering seven while attempting only six shots. "We've got to get him involved," coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters. "We need Marc to get double-figure shots every night. I have to do a better job of putting him in position where he can get his shots."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Trail Blazers SG CJ McCollum averaged 30.5 points as the team split four meetings with the Grizzlies last season.

2. Memphis F JaMychal Green registered 13 points and 10 rebounds against the Nuggets for his second double-double of the season.

3. Portland C Jusuf Nurkic, who recorded 15 points and 10 boards versus Houston, has grabbed 10 or more rebounds in each of his last four games.

PREDICTION: Grizzlies 99, Trail Blazers 95

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

It is safe to say the Dallas Mavericks have left their 3-8 start to the season well behind, now that they sit in eighth place in the Western Conference and are three games above .500 entering Wednesday's home game against the Atlanta Hawks. Dallas is 11-3 since its slow start, winning for the fourth time in five games Monday with a 101-76 home rout of Orlando with a rookie leading the way - but not standout rookie Luka Doncic.

Guard Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 17 points in the victory, while rookie-of-the-year candidate Doncic finished with 11 rebounds and nine assists - both season highs - while scoring just seven points, 10 below his season average. "He's more seasoned than you expect out of a guy in their first year," Dallas guard Wesley Matthews told the media in describing the rookie Brunson, a two-time NCAA champion at Villanova. "He's stepped into the opportunity well." The Hawks have won just six games all season, but beat Denver 106-98 on Saturday at home to snap a four-game losing streak as forward John Collins scored a career-high 30 points. "The future is very bright for John," Atlanta guard Kent Bazemore told reporters afterward.


TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), FS Southeast (Dallas)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (6-20): Collins missed the start of the season with a left ankle injury, but the second-year player is averaging 24.8 points across his past four contests. Rookie point guard Trae Young, who the Hawks acquired from Dallas for Doncic in a draft-night trade, averages 15.4 points and is 10th in the league in assists (7.2). Guard Vince Carter, one month shy of his 42nd birthday, has scored 13 points off the bench in his past two games on 9-of-17 shooting.

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (14-11): Doncic, the Western Conference rookie of the month for October/November, averages 17.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Brunson, filling in for Dennis Smith Jr. (right wrist sprain) made his second consecutive start Monday and reached double figures in scoring for the third straight game. Center DeAndre Jordan ranks third in the NBA in rebounds per game (13.6).

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Atlanta has won 10 straight games against the Mavericks, including a 111-104 victory at Dallas on Oct. 24.

2. The Mavericks won their past 10 home games, their longest home winning streak since 2007-08.

3. Several Hawks will miss Wednesday's game with various injuries including G Jeremy Lin (lower back strain) and G Taurean Prince (left ankle sprain).

PREDICTION: Mavericks 107, Hawks 94

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Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Miami Heat look to defeat Utah for the fifth consecutive time when they visit the Jazz on Wednesday. Miami is 2-1 at the midway point of a six-game road trip after falling 108-105 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

The Heat won the first two games of their excursion by an average of 20 points before losing to the Lakers in the expected final battle between former Miami teammates Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. Wade had 15 points and a season-best 10 assists in the contest but was 6-of-19 shooting and missed a late tying 3-point attempt while being defended by James. The Jazz dropped consecutive road games to the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder and trailed by as many as 29 against the Thunder on Monday before closing the losing margin to 122-113. "When you put yourself behind the 8-ball, you have to be lucky or perfect to get back in the game and win," Jazz coach Quin Snyder told reporters. "We didn't play well enough to deserve that. We were competing, but we didn't execute. That's what it comes down to."

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

ABOUT THE HEAT (11-15): Forward Justise Winslow established career bests of 28 points and six 3-pointers in the loss to the Lakers and scored at least 20 points in three straight games. Winslow is averaging 23 points during the hot stretch and his ability impresses Wade. "The kid is playing amazing basketball. His confidence is where it needs to be," Wade told reporters of Winslow. "You love to see it, he's a great kid. I told him, 'Don't take all my moves while I'm still here. Wait until I leave.' He's a student of the game and you can see it when he plays, he's really figuring out his game and figuring out what he needs to do for this team."

ABOUT THE JAZZ (13-15): Utah was sloppy with the basketball in the loss to Oklahoma City by committing 20 turnovers, 19 of them in the first three quarters. "You can't turn the ball over," shooting guard Donovan Mitchell told reporters. "I had six of my own, the most on the team, but you've got to be strong with the ball. We've got to execute -- we just kind of gave it to them." Mitchell scored 19 points against the Thunder and is just 17-of-45 shooting over the last three games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Heat defeated the Jazz 102-100 in Miami on Dec. 2.

2. Utah C Rudy Gobert recorded 13 points and 14 rebounds against the Thunder for his 23rd double-double of the season.

3. Miami C Hassan Whiteside (birth of child) will likely miss his fourth straight game.

PREDICTION: Jazz 107, Heat 103

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren't having much luck on their current road trip, which is part of a season-long trend of the team struggling away from home. The Timberwolves will try to earn their third road win of the season and give themselves a shot at splitting the four-game trip when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

Minnesota dropped a 113-105 decision at Portland on Saturday to begin the trip and fell 116-108 at defending-champion Golden State on Monday but did not come away discouraged after the latest setback. "I liked the resiliency and the fight," Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters. "It's just that a team like that, you can't give them a second and third crack at it." The Kings don't have the same problems on the road and finished off a 3-1 trip with a 108-89 victory at Chicago on Monday. Sacramento won four of its last five overall to run its record to two games over .500 and is thriving behind a young roster led by second-year point guard De'Aaron Fox.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), NBCS California (Sacramento)

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (13-14): Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns collected 31 points on 11-of-15 shooting and 11 rebounds on Monday but also committed four of his team's 16 turnovers, which led to 27 points for the Warriors. "The second-chance points and turnovers are what led us to our downfall tonight," Towns told reporters. "It's disheartening, but at the end of the day also you have to understand that those things happen. We've got to fix them. We didn't stop the bleeding all night. That's what really led us to our demise." It was the fourth consecutive double-double for Towns, who is averaging 27.3 points and 11 rebounds in that span.

ABOUT THE KINGS (14-12): Fox scored 15 of his 25 points in a decisive third quarter on Monday and added six assists, four steals and four rebounds while knocking down four 3-pointers. Fox is averaging 20.8 points and 7.4 assists over the last five games and was part of a perimeter defensive effort on Monday that limited the Bulls to 8-of-28 from beyond the arc. Manning the inside is fellow Kentucky product Willie Cauley-Stein, who collected 11 points and a season-high 16 rebounds on Monday for his third double-double in the last six games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Timberwolves SF Robert Covington (knee) returned from a one-game absence on Monday and managed seven points on 2-of-7 shooting in 26 minutes.

2. Kings SG Buddy Hield made at least four 3-pointers in each of the last three games.

3. Sacramento knocked off Minnesota at home 121-110 on Nov. 9 behind 16 points and 10 assists from Fox.

PREDICTION: Kings 113, Timberwolves 108

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Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 12th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/12/2018

The status of star forward Kawhi Leonard is unknown as the NBA-best Toronto Raptors square off against the host Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Leonard missed Tuesday night's 123-99 road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers with a bruised right hip and his availability will be firmed up as game time approaches.

Leonard scored a season-best 37 points in a 131-128 overtime victory over the Warriors on Nov. 29 on a night in which Golden State star forward Kevin Durant tallied a season-best 51. Toronto put together an impressive effort without its star in the thrashing of the Clippers as it made 14-of-29 3-point baskets and held a 28-4 edge in fast-break points. The Warriors have won their past four games and got forward Draymond Green (toe) back from an 11-game absence for Monday's 116-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. "I felt like a kid in the candy store the last few days," Green told reporters of his return. "To come back off a layoff like that, I felt pretty good. I really had no issues at all. It's good to get back to who we are."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, TSN (Toronto), NBCS Bay Area (Golden State)

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (22-7): Leonard had played in nine straight games prior to Tuesday's absence and had been slated to play in his first back-to-back of the season before the injury that he suffered Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The lineup shuffling led to point guard Fred VanVleet being pushed into the starting five and he distributed a career-best 14 assists while committing only two turnovers. Power forward Serge Ibaka scored 25 points but the most pleasing sight to the Raptors was seeing four-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry make four 3-pointers while scoring 21 points after he averaged five on 8-of-42 shooting over the previous five games.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (19-9): Point guard Stephen Curry made seven 3-pointers while scoring 38 points against Minnesota and has enjoyed a dominating five-game run since returning from a groin injury. Curry is averaging 31.4 points and has made 29-of-56 3-point attempts during the stretch, topped by a 42-point effort against the Cleveland Cavaliers. "We were playing really, really fast and excited," Curry told reporters of the victory over the Timberwolves. "Just had to settle in and make the simple play. In the second half we kind of slowed down."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Warriors have won 13 straight home games against the Raptors with Toronto's last win in Oakland coming in overtime Feb. 8, 2004.

2. Toronto F Pascal Siakam scored a career-high 26 points on 8-of-10 shooting in last month's win over the Warriors.

3. Golden State has made 69 3-pointers during its four-game winning streak, compared to 30 for the opponents.

PREDICTION: Warriors 124, Raptors 121

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Islanders Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NHL Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Vegas Golden Knights have reversed their early-season doldrums by starting to reclaim their dominance at T-Mobile Arena, but they will have to show they can win away from home. Winners of eight of 10 overall and five in a row at home, the Golden Knights will kick off a four-game road trip with a visit to the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.

Vegas' home/road disparity was on display the past two games as it was mauled 5-1 at league-worst Los Angeles before rebounding with a 4-2 win over Dallas the next night to improve to 10-3-1 at T-Mobile Arena. "I've been in the NHL quite a long time -- this is incredible," Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant said. "Every game we play the crowd just gets behind us and they really lift our hockey team." The Islanders are the only team in the NHL that Vegas has not beaten, sweeping the two-game season series in 2017-18. A lack of offense has been hurting New York, which has scored a combined 12 goals while dropping five of its last seven games (2-3-2), including a 2-0 shootout loss to Pittsburgh on Monday night.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, AT&T Sportsnet-Rocky Mountain (Vegas), MSG-Plus (New York)

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS (17-14-1): Center Paul Stastny, who was signed to a three-year contract as a free agent in the offseason, could return to the lineup for the first time in more than two months after suffering a lower-body injury in the third game of the season. Stastny, who had a 53-point season with St. Louis and Winnipeg in 2017-18 and starred for the Jets in the playoffs, had his first full practice Tuesday since he was hurt. "He's close, real close," Gallant said. "There's a possibility he's going to play on this trip. We'll see when he's ready, when he feels good, but we want to make sure."

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (14-11-4): Because New York did not practice Tuesday, there were no updates available on the condition of forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Jordan Eberle, who each exited Monday's game with undisclosed injuries. Although the Islanders have struggled to produce on offense, 2015 first-round pick Anthony Beauvillier has heated up by scoring seven of his eight goals over the past dozen games. The power play failed to convert in overtime against Pittsburgh to continue a lengthy slump in which New York has managed only five goals in 56 opportunities with the extra skater since Nov. 1.

OVERTIME

1. Vegas F William Karlsson has scored in five of his last eight games.

2. Islanders F Josh Bailey set up a goal in each of the past two games and had three assists in his first matchup versus Vegas

3. The Golden Knights have scored a power-play goal in 12 of their last 17 games.

PREDICTION: Golden Knights 3, Islanders 2

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NHL Predictions 12th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/12/2018

The Pittsburgh Penguins are riding a four-game point streak (3-0-1) during which they scored six goals in each of the first two contests but a total of two over the last pair. Pittsburgh hopes to rev up the offense again when it concludes a three-game road trip Wednesday against the struggling Chicago Blackhawks.

The Penguins kicked off their trek Saturday with a 2-1 overtime loss in Ottawa and posted a 2-1 shootout victory against the New York Islanders two days later, with Derick Brassard scoring the team's lone goal prior to the bonus format. Captain Sidney Crosby, Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin were kept off the scoresheet in that contest as the latter two remained tied for the club lead with 33 points apiece and the former staying just one behind them. Chicago is coming off its eighth consecutive setback and 10th in 11 contests, a 6-3 loss at Winnipeg on Tuesday in which it got within a goal after allowing the first four before succumbing. Patrick Kane notched a pair of assists for his second straight two-point performance during his four-game point streak for the Blackhawks, who are beginning a four-game homestand.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, TVA

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (13-10-6): Pittsburgh's lineup could receive a boost on Wednesday as goaltender Matt Murray and veteran center Matt Cullen may return from 11-game absences due to lower-body injuries. Both players were full participants in Tuesday's practice, with Cullen receiving the green light for contact, and could be on the ice against Chicago. Patric Hornqvist (upper body) likely won't be, however, as the 31-year-old Swede did not practice and remains day-to-day.

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (9-18-5): Kane has been kept off the scoresheet just once in his last nine games, registering three goals and eight assists in that stretch. Alex DeBrincat netted a tally against the Jets, giving him a point in eight of his last 10 contests (three goals, five assists). Captain Jonathan Toews has gone back-to-back games without a point, keeping him two shy of 700 for his career.

OVERTIME

1. Penguins LW Jake Guentzel has landed on the scoresheet in nine of his last 11 games, collecting six goals and eight assists in that span.

2. Chicago's only victory in its last 11 contests came in overtime at Florida on Nov. 24.

3. Pittsburgh G Casey DeSmith has gone 6-1-1 in his last eight starts while filling in for Murray.

PREDICTION: Penguins 5, Blackhawks 2

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Calgary Flames Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NHL Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
Flyers vs. Flames Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters has seen his team's spirited 9-2-1 surge over the last 12 games add up to a spot atop the Pacific Division in addition to a place in the conversation among the Western Conference's elite. The high-octane Flames aim to rebound from a shutout loss to a bitter rival when they host the struggling Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

"Lots of hockey left. If I do the math right, there's 51 games left," Peters said, via the Calgary Sun. "So we can prove to be elite over the next 51 -- if that's the case, right? I think we could become elite. I don't think we're there yet. But we could become elite if we continue to follow the process and continue to make steps each and every month." The Flames' fifth-ranked offense was held in check in Sunday's 1-0 setback in Edmonton, but the club returns home where it boasts a 10-3-2 mark. Dousing the Flames will be a tough task for a Philadelphia team that is allowing a 29th-ranked 3.61 goals per contest and has dropped eight of its last 11 (3-6-2) following Sunday's 7-1 shellacking at Winnipeg. Jakub Voracek scored in the first period to extend his point streak to five games, during which he has three goals and three assists.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, Sportsnet (Calgary)

ABOUT THE FLYERS (12-13-3): Brian Elliott could be ready to walk back through the revolving goaltending door during the final three contests of the five-game road trip for Philadelphia, which has used five netminders this season. The 33-year-old former Flames goaltender permitted two goals or fewer in each of his last seven appearances since being sidelined with an apparent groin injury since Nov. 15. While Elliott's potential return date is unknown, center Sean Couturier is in line to re-insert his name back in the lineup on Wednesday after missing two games with an undisclosed lower-body injury.

ABOUT THE FLAMES (19-10-2): Johnny Gaudreau earned NHL Third Star of Week honors after collecting six assists and eight points in his last four contests to push his team-leading totals to 27 and 39, respectively. While the offense is receiving plenty of fanfare, goaltender Mike Smith has been rather stingy while yielding nine goals during a flawless six-game run since Nov. 15. "There have been a few blips on the screen, but if you look at our data with chances, shots against, we've cleaned up a lot defensively," Flames general manager Brad Treliving said, per TSN. "We're spending less time in our end, giving up less. Our young defense has been a stabilizer for us."

OVERTIME

1. Philadelphia captain Claude Giroux, who leads the team in goals (11), assists (25) and points (36), has been held off the scoresheet in each of his last three encounters with Calgary.

2. Flames C Sean Monahan has netted six of his team-leading 18 goals and added four assists in his last eight contests.

3. The Flyers' 30th-ranked power play is 0-for-13 in the last eight games.

PREDICTION: Flames 4, Flyers 2

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Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NHL Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Dallas Stars are in the midst of a stretch of eight consecutive games against teams from the Pacific Division and they have earned points in five of the first six (4-1-1) as they prepare to resume a four-game road trip at the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. The Stars are 9-1-1 this season against Pacific foes but have dropped five in a row at the Honda Center.

Dallas had its four-game winning streak snapped in Sunday's 4-2 loss at Vegas in a performance that "concerned" coach Jim Montgomery. "We were consistently playing with energy and emotion and a lot of competitiveness, which comes with those two qualities," he said. "The last two games we haven't had it." Anaheim lost both meetings against the Stars -- both in Dallas -- this season, giving up five goals in each, but it is on a roll with eight victories in its last 10 games. The Ducks rank 30th in the league in scoring but won for the sixth time in seven contests by outlasting New Jersey 6-5 in a shootout on Sunday, marking the third time in four games they have netted at least four goals.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS Southwest Plus (Dallas), Prime Ticket (Anaheim)

ABOUT THE STARS (16-11-3): The lineup could feature a new look after Montgomery split up captain Jamie Benn and center Tyler Seguin on the top line at Tuesday's practice while also juggling his power-play units. Seguin and Alexander Radulov were joined by Devin Shore, Radek Faksa and Gavin Bayreuther on the top power play while Benn skated with forwards Martin Hanzal and Jason Spezza on the second unit. "I'd like to create inner competition within our team," Montgomery said. "Having stars on both units creates that internally, which is healthy and also allows me to go with whoever's freshest."

ABOUT THE DUCKS (16-11-5): Anaheim received bad news on the injury front Tuesday, learning that backup goaltender Ryan Miller will be sidelined six weeks with a sprained medial collateral ligament and foward Rickard Rakell is out indefinitely with a sprained ankle. Miller has appeared in 10 games, making seven starts, but Rakell could be the bigger issue -- he is second on the team with 20 points but scored 67 goals over the past two seasons. The Ducks wasted no time in filling the void created by Miller's injury, claiming veteran netminder Chad Johnson on waivers from St. Louis.

OVERTIME

1. Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf, who scored twice at Dallas on Oct. 25, has 12 points in the last 11 games.

2. Stars G Ben Bishop is 8-1-2 with a 1.38 goals-against average versus Anaheim.

3. Ducks F Ondrej Kase has three goals and six assists over the last eight games.

PREDICTION: Ducks 4, Stars 3

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NBA

Wednesday, December 12

Brooklyn won its last two games, covered last three; they’re 7-6 vs spread as AU. Four of their last five games stayed under the total. Philly won six of its last seven games; they covered their last four home games. Five of their last six games stayed under. 76ers won four of last five games but Nets covered three of last four; Brooklyn covered three of last four visits to Philly (over 2-1-1).

Celtics won/covered their last six games; they’re 4-5 as road favorites this year. Seven of their last ten games went over. Washington is 3-4 in its last seven games; they’re 2-2 as HU. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Wizards won three of last four games with Boston; seven of last eight series games went over the total. Celtics are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Washington.

Knicks lost four in row, six of last seven games; they’re 1-0 as road favorites this year. Over is 9-5 in their last 14 games. Cavaliers lost seven of their last nine games; they’re 5-6 as HU. Three of their last four games went over the total. Road team won six of last seven New York-Cleveland games; Knicks 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Ohio. Three of last four series games stayed under.

Pistons lost their last five games (0-5 vs spread); they’re 4-3 as road underdogs. Six of their last seven games stayed under. Charlotte is 4-3 in its last seven games; they’re 4-6 vs spread as home favorites. Four of their last five games went over. Hornets won/covered their last three games with Detroit. over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Pistons are 1-3 vs spread in their last four visits to Charlotte.

Bucks won three of their last four games; they’re 4-6 vs spread on road this year. Milwaukee’s last four games all stayed under. Pacers won their last four games, covered last three; they’re 7-6 vs spread at home. Pacers’ last seven games stayed under. Home side won six of last seven Milwaukee-Indiana games; Bucks lost last three visits to Indy, by 3-13-15 points. Five of last seven series games stayed under.

Trailblazers lost seven of their last ten games; they’re 2-6 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four games. Memphis lost six of its last nine games; they’re 7-2 as home favorites. Four of their last five games stayed under. Portland is 5-3 in its last eight games with the Grizzlies; Blazers are 4-2 vs spread in their last six visits to Memphis. Under is 3-1 in last four series games in Tennessee.

Oklahoma City is 17-4 in its last 21 games; they’re 7-6 vs spread on road. Four of their last five games went over the total. Pelicans are 4-8 in their last 12 games; they covered the game following their last four losses. Six of their last eight games stayed under. Thunder won six of last eight games with New Orleans; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last four visits to Bourbon Street. Five of last seven series games went over total.

Hawks lost four of their last five games; they’re 5-3 vs spread in their last eight games as road underdogs. Seven of their last ten games went over. Dallas won 11 of its last 14 games; they’re 5-1 as home favorites. Five of their last six games stayed under. Atlanta won its last ten games with the Mavericks (9-1 vs spread); they won/covered their last four trips to Dallas. Seven of last ten series games stayed under.

Miami won four of its last six games; they’re 5-2 vs spread as road underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under the total. Utah is 2-3 in its last five games; they’re 4-5 vs spread as home favorites. Eight of their ten home games went over the total. Miami won its last four games with the Jazz; Heat is 3-2 vs spread in its last five visits to Utah (under 3-2).

Timberwolves are 2-3 in last five games; they covered seven of last nine games, are 2-2 as AF. Under is 15-3-1 in their last 19 games. Kings won four of their last five games; they’re 7-3-1 as home underdogs. Over is 9-3 in their last dozen games. Minnesota won three of last four games with Sacramento; Wolves are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits here. Six of last eight series games went over.

Toronto is 2-3 SU in its last five games, 5-0 vs spread when they played night before. Raptors are 8-4-1 vs spread on road; Leonard (hip) didn’t play last nite. Five of their last six games went under total. Golden State won seven of its last nine games; they’re 6-9 vs spread at home. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Warriors won eight of last nine games with Toronto; six of last seven series games went over. Raptors lost their last four visits to Oakland (2-2 vs spread).

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NBA

Wednesday, December 12

Trend Report

New York Knicks
New York is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
New York is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 9 games on the road
New York is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
New York is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New York's last 15 games when playing Cleveland
New York is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
New York is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New York
Cleveland is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 15 games when playing New York
Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against New York
Cleveland is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against New York

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Milwaukee's last 24 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Indiana
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Milwaukee is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Indiana is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games on the road
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Washington
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Wizards
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Boston
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Brooklyn's last 19 games when playing Philadelphia
Brooklyn is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 19 games when playing Brooklyn
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Portland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games on the road
Portland is 8-15-2 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
Portland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Portland is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Portland is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Memphis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
Memphis is 4-7-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Portland
Memphis is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Portland
Memphis is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
Memphis is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Portland

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Oklahoma City's last 20 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games
New Orleans is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
New Orleans is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
New Orleans is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Atlanta is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Miami Heat
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Utah is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games at home
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 19 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Minnesota is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Sacramento's last 12 games
Sacramento is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Sacramento's last 23 games at home
Sacramento is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Sacramento is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Sacramento is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Golden State
Toronto is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Golden State
Toronto is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Golden State is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Golden State is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Toronto
Golden State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Golden State is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 12

Brooklyn @ Philadelphia

Game 537-538
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
109.530
Philadelphia
127.625
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 18
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 7
221
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-7); Over

Boston @ Washington

Game 539-540
December 12, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
124.023
Washington
115.999
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 8
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-3 1/2); N/A

New York @ Cleveland

Game 541-542
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
111.044
Cleveland
112.262
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 2
215
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+2); Under

Detroit @ Charlotte

Game 543-544
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
114.355
Charlotte
112.530
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 5 1/2
219
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+5 1/2); Under

Milwaukee @ Indiana

Game 545-546
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
122.241
Indiana
118.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-2); N/A

Portland @ Memphis

Game 547-548
December 12, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
109.855
Memphis
117.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 7 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 3
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-3); Over

Oklahoma City @ New Orleans

Game 549-550
December 12, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
129.298
New Orleans
122.947
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 6 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2
232
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-2); Under

Atlanta @ Dallas

Game 541-542
December 12, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
114.921
Dallas
119.671
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 5
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 10
223
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+10); Over

Miami @ Utah

Game 553-554
December 12, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
116.694
Utah
117.835
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 1
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 7
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+7); Over

Minnesota @ Sacramento

Game 555-556
December 12, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
114.426
Sacramento
108.320
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2
228
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-2); Under

Toronto @ Golden State

Game 557-558
December 12, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
117.138
Golden State
131.313
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 14
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 5 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-5 1/2); N/A

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 12

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BROOKLYN (10 - 18) at PHILADELPHIA (19 - 9) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 115-86 ATS (+20.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-74 ATS (-40.4 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (16 - 10) at WASHINGTON (11 - 16) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-46 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 48-64 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 414-482 ATS (-116.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-6 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-7 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (8 - 20) at CLEVELAND (6 - 21) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 49-72 ATS (-30.2 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 54-75 ATS (-28.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (13 - 12) at CHARLOTTE (13 - 13) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 4-4 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (18 - 8) at INDIANA (17 - 10) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 139-178 ATS (-56.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
INDIANA is 65-49 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (15 - 12) at MEMPHIS (15 - 11) - 12/12/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-3 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (14 - 15) - 12/12/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-50 ATS (-18.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (6 - 20) at DALLAS (14 - 11) - 12/12/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DALLAS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

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

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MIAMI (11 - 15) at UTAH (13 - 15) - 12/12/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 62-43 ATS (+14.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 227-181 ATS (+27.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MIAMI is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (13 - 14) at SACRAMENTO (14 - 12) - 12/12/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (22 - 7) at GOLDEN STATE (19 - 9) - 12/12/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 2-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Wednesday's Tip Sheet
December 12, 2018
By Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Raptors at Warriors – 10:30 PM EST

Golden State (19-9 SU, 13-15 ATS) is the two-time undisputed champion in the NBA and barring injury, will be back in the Finals in June. It will not be a repeat matchup with Cleveland, but Toronto (22-7 SU, 14-15 ATS) is one of the top candidates to knock off Golden State for the NBA title.

The two powers meet tonight at Oracle Arena as the Warriors are riding a four-game winning streak following Monday’s 116-108 home triumph over the Timberwolves. Stephen Curry shot lights out by drilling seven three-pointers and scoring 38, while Golden State knocked down 19 treys. Although the Warriors improved to 12-2 at home, Steve Kerr’s team didn’t cover as 9 ½-point favorites, and fell to 1-4 ATS in the past five games at Oracle Arena.

The Raptors head to the Bay Area with no rest after blowing out the Clippers, 123-99 last night. Kawhi Leonard sat out for Toronto, but the Raptors’ offense didn’t struggle as they shot 52% from the floor and hit 14 three-pointers. Serge Ibaka led Toronto with 25 points, while Kyle Lowry rebounded from a scoreless effort against Milwaukee to put up 21 points and seven assists.

Toronto held off Golden State in their previous meeting in overtime on November 29 at Scotiabank Arena, 131-128. The Warriors cashed as 9 ½-point underdogs with Curry sidelined, but Kevin Durant posted one of the top games of his career with 51 points. Leonard paced the Raptors with 37 points as Toronto snapped an eight-game losing streak to Golden State that dated back to January 2015.

Thunder Road

Following an 0-4 start, Oklahoma City (17-8 SU, 15-10 ATS) has stormed back to take control of the Northwest division. The Thunder has won five of their last six games, including Monday’s 122-113 home triumph over the Jazz in a playoff rematch from last season. Oklahoma City led by 24 points heading into the fourth quarter prior to a Utah rally, but Paul George continued his solid play of late by scoring 31 points on 8-of-10 shooting.

The Thunder travels to New Orleans to face the Pelicans (14-15 SU, 13-16 ATS), who own a solid 10-4 record at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans have alternated wins and losses in nine consecutive games, coming off a 113-100 setback at Boston on Monday. New Orleans dropped a 122-116 decision at Oklahoma City in its first matchup back in early November, as Pelicans’ forward Julius Randle put together an impressive 10-of-10 effort from the floor for 26 points in the defeat.

King it On

Sacramento (14-12 SU, 16-10 ATS) is halfway to cashing its season win total (25 ½) as the Kings continue a solid start. The Kings return home from a 3-1 road trip, which included blowout victories over Phoenix, Cleveland, and Chicago to improve to 8-7 away from Golden 1 Center. Sacramento welcomes in Minnesota as the Kings knocked off the Timberwolves, 121-110 as two-point underdogs in November.

The Wolves (13-14 SU, 15-12 ATS) are winless through their first two games of a four-game road trip which wraps up in Phoenix on Saturday. Minnesota has lost 10 of 12 contests away from Target Center, but yet the Wolves opened as a short favorite on Wednesday at Sacramento. The first two games of this road swing resulted in defeats at Portland and Golden State, although the Wolves cashed as 9 ½-point ‘dogs against the Warriors on Monday. The Wolves have fared well recently in the favorite role by going 5-1 SU/ATS in the last six opportunities.

Central Command

The Central Division was owned by Cleveland each of the past four seasons, but it will come down to Milwaukee and Indiana this season. Although there is still 70% of the season to be played, the Bucks and Pacers are separated by 1 ½ games heading into Wednesday’s action and likely won’t be caught by the Pistons, Cavaliers, and Bulls.

The Bucks (18-8 SU, 14-11-1 ATS) picked up consecutive wins for the first time since late November as Milwaukee knocked off Toronto and Cleveland on a back-to-back set on Sunday and Monday. Milwaukee has stepped up its defense of late by cashing four consecutive UNDERS, while limiting three opponents during this span to 99 points or less.

The Pacers (17-10 SU, 14-13 ATS) are in the midst of a seven-game UNDER streak, while picking up wins in four consecutive contests. Indiana looks to wrap up its three-game homestand perfect after beating Sacramento and Washington, as the Pacers try to avenge an earlier loss to the Bucks. Milwaukee ripped Indiana at Fiserv Forum in mid-October, 118-101 as 3 ½-point favorites, but the Pacers have won each of the last three home matchups with the Bucks.

Dallas Domination

The Mavericks (14-11 SU, 17-8 ATS) have taken advantage of playing at American Airlines Center by posting a terrific 12-2 home mark. Dallas rallied past Houston on Saturday, followed by a blowout of Orlando on Monday to improve to 10-0 SU/ATS in the past 10 home contests. Dallas is in a revenge spot tonight against Atlanta as the Mavericks squandered a 26-point lead in a 111-104 setback to the Hawks in late October.

Atlanta (6-20 SU, 10-16 ATS) snapped a four-game losing streak in Saturday’s 106-98 home upset of Denver for its first win in December. The road has not been kind to the Hawks, who are 2-11 on the highway, but Atlanta has cashed in five of the past eight opportunities as an away underdog. Since the start of the 2013-14 season, the Hawks own a perfect 10-0 record against the Mavericks, including four straight victories at American Airlines Center.

First to Three

The 76ers and Nets have split a pair of matchups at Barclays Center this season, while Philadelphia got the best of Brooklyn on November 25 on a Jimmy Butler buzzer-beater. The Sixers (19-9 SU, 13-15 ATS) have won six of their past seven games, while coming off a home-and-home sweep of the Pistons. Butler is doubtful with a groin injury tonight, but Philadelphia is 4-0 SU/ATS in its last four games at Wells Fargo Center since losing to Cleveland as 13-point favorites on November 23.

The Nets (10-18 SU, 13-15 ATS) are seeking their second three-game winning streak of the season following victories over the Raptors and Knicks. Brooklyn is riding a three-game ATS hot streak, while winning three of its past five contests away from Barclays Center. The Nets have covered their first two meetings with the Sixers, as Brooklyn has cashed in five of the past seven meetings in the series since April 2017.

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Hoop Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Nets are 16-0 ATS (+10.41 ppg) on the road with more than two days of rest off a road game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Kings are 0-14 ATS (-9.14 ppg) as a home dog off a win in a road game when they are facing a team that is averaging more than five blocks per game.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Raptors are 13-0 OU (+14.58 ppg) with no rest off a road win in which they had six-plus double-digit scorers.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Jazz are 0-17 OU (-11.53 ppg) as a favorite off a road game when the line is at least 10 points lower (big drop in class of opponent) than their last game and it is before the All-Star break.




NBA's Top ATS Teams (sorted by cover%):

1. Mavericks 17-8
t2. Kings 16-10
t2. Hornets 16-10
4. Thunder 15-10
5. Nuggets 16-11
6. Grizzlies 15-11
t7. Twolves 15-12
t7. Clippers 15-12
t7. Magic 15-12


NBA's Worst ATS Teams (sorted by cover %):

30. Suns 9-19
t28. Rockets 10-16
t28. Hawks 10-16
27. Wizards 11-16
26. Lakers 10-14
t23. Pelicans 10-13
t20. 5 teams tied at 13-15 Jazz, Bulls, Nets, Warriors, 76ers


NBA's Top OVER Teams (sorted by Over %):

t1. Clippers 17-10
t1. Spurs 17-10-1
3. Kings 16-10
4. Jazz 17-11
5. Wizards 16-11
6. Raptors 17-12
t7. 76ers 16-12
t7. Knicks 16-12


NBA's Top UNDER Teams (based on Under %):

t1. Twolves 18-9
t1. Bulls 18-9-1
3. Lakers 17-9-1
4. Magic 17-10
5. Nuggets 16-10
6. Pacers 16-11
7. Grizzlies 15-11
8. Suns 16-12