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MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIL at DET 07:00 PM
DET +4.0
O 225.5

PHO at NY 07:30 PM
PHO +1.0
O 223.5

CHI at OKC 08:00 PM
OKC -12.5
U 212.5

UTA at HOU 08:00 PM
HOU -4.5
O 211.5

SAC at MIN 08:00 PM
SAC +8.0
O 232.0

PHI at SA 08:30 PM
SA -1.5
O 224.5

POR at LAC 10:30 PM
LAC -1.5
U 217.5

MEM at GS 10:30 PM
GS -10.5
O 210.0

 

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Giannis has 32 and 12 as Bucks hold off Pistons 107-104
December 17, 2018
By The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 107-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night when Blake Griffin missed a last-second 3-pointer.

Griffin actually missed two 3s in the final 14 seconds. The Detroit star already had a triple-double after three quarters, but it was a quiet fourth for him. Griffin finished with 19 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, but he also had 10 turnovers.

The Pistons rallied from a 15-point, third-quarter deficit and took an 89-86 lead in the fourth. Antetokounmpo put Milwaukee up by three with a dunk, then added a three-point play and a driving layup to make it 107-100.

ROCKETS 102, JAZZ 97

HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden scored 47 points to help Houston hold off Utah for its fourth straight win.

It was the Rockets' first victory over the Jazz this season after dropping the first two meetings. The team's current winning streak comes following a three-game skid.

Houston led by double digits early in the fourth quarter, but poor shooting left the Rockets tied with about two minutes left. A 3-pointer by Harden put Houston back on top and he added two free throws with about a minute remaining to make it 99-94.

Under heavy pressure, Harden stepped back and hit a 3 to make it 102-97 with 13.3 seconds left.

Donovan Mitchell had 23 points for the Jazz, who have lost four of five.

Harden, who made 15 of 16 free throws, had six rebounds, five assists and five steals.

SPURS 123, 76ERS 96

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Rudy Gay had 21 points and LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan each added 20 as San Antonio defeated Philadelphia.

San Antonio bounced back after squandering a 21-point lead in a loss to Chicago on Saturday night. The Spurs held an opponent under 100 points for the fifth straight game.

J.J. Redick and Ben Simmons each scored 16 points to lead the 76ers. Joel Embiid was limited to 13 points on 6-for-17 shooting and finished with 11 rebounds.

Aldridge added 10 rebounds and DeRozan had seven assists for the Spurs, who completed a 5-1 homestand.

THUNDER 121, BULLS 96

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Paul George scored 16 of his 24 points in the final five minutes of the first half and Oklahoma City rolled past Chicago.

George's outburst came in the last 4:47 of the second quarter as the Thunder outscored the Bulls 23-7 and built a 64-44 lead at the break. He scored just one point in the second half.

Russell Westbrook had 13 points, 16 rebounds and 11 steals for his 111th career triple-double. Steven Adams added 19 points and Dennis Schroder scored 18 for the Thunder.

Lauri Markkanen and Bobby Portis had 16 points apiece to lead the Bulls. Markkanen added 15 rebounds.

TIMBERWOLVES 132, KINGS 105

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 14 assists in just 21 minutes, Andrew Wiggins scored 17 and Minnesota got a big boost from its bench in beating road-weary Sacramento.

Derrick Rose added 13 points and a season-high 11 assists while starting for injured point guard Jeff Teague. Minnesota led by 36 in the first half against Sacramento, which was coming off a 120-113 victory at Dallas a night earlier.

The Timberwolves returned home following an 0-4 trip, including a 141-130 loss at Sacramento.

Buddy Hield scored 21 points for the Kings but didn't play in the second half. Sacramento coach Dave Joerger didn't play any of his starters after halftime.

SUNS 128, KNICKS 110

NEW YORK (AP) - Devin Booker tied his season high with 38 points, T.J. Warren scored 17 of his 26 during Phoenix's 41-point third quarter and the Suns beat New York for their third straight victory.

Phoenix outscored New York 41-17 in the third and went on to win three consecutive games for the first time since March 2-5, 2017. The Suns won only four times in their first 28 games, but are 3 for 3 since.

Deandre Ayton finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Suns in an impressive start to a five-game road trip, their longest of the season. Jamal Crawford had a career-high 14 assists as last-place Phoenix improved to 2-13 away from home, toughening up in the second half after giving up 12 offensive rebounds in the first.

Emmanuel Mudiay had 32 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Knicks, who lost for the seventh time in eight games. New York played without leading scorer Tim Hardaway Jr. because of a sore right heel.


PORTLAND 131, LA CLIPPERS 127

WARRIORS 110, GRIZZLES 93

 

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SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana Pacers Bankers Life Fieldhouse
7:35 PM Los Angeles Lakers Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center
7:35 PM Washington Wizards Atlanta Hawks State Farm Arena
9:05 PM Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Pepsi Center

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DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/17/2018 8-8-0 50.00% -4.00
12/16/2018 6-8-0 42.86% -14.00
12/15/2018 7-4-1 63.64% +13.00
12/14/2018 10-6-0 62.50% +17.00
12/13/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
12/12/2018 9-13-0 40.91% -26.50
12/11/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -1.50
12/10/2018 6-10-0 37.50% -25.00
12/09/2018 2-5-0 28.57% -17.50
12/08/2018 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
12/07/2018 12-7-0 63.16% +21.50
12/06/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -12.00
12/05/2018 9-6-0 60.00% +12.00
12/04/2018 6-4-0 60.00% +8.00
12/03/2018 3-9-0 25.00% -34.50
12/02/2018 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/01/2018 7-7-0 50.00% -3.50

Record:......101-105-0.......49.02%--- -72.50


NBA BEST BETS:

DATE......................ATS...................UN ITS...................O/U...................UNITS..............TOTAL

12/17/2018............6 - 1.................+14.50.................1 - 5..................-22.00.............-7.50
12/16/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50..................3 - 2..................+4.00..............-7.50
12/15/2018............3 - 0.................+15.00.................2 - 3..................-6.50...............+8.50
12/14/2018............3 - 1.................+9.50...................3 - 1..................+9.50.............+19.00
12/13/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................0 - 4..................-22.00.............-17.50
12/12/2018............2 - 5..................-17.50.................2 - 4...................-12.00.............-29.50
12/11/2018............1 - 1..................-0.50...................0 - 2..................-11.00..............-11.50
12/10/2018............3 - 2..................+4.00..................1 - 3..................-11.50..............-7.50
12/09/2018............0 - 1..................-5.50....................2 - 2.................-1.00................-6.50
12/08/2018............1 - 0..................+5.00..................1 - 0..................+5.00...............+10.00
12/07/2018............0 - 3..................-16.50..................5 - 0.................+25.00.............+8.50
12/06/2018............1 - 2..................-6.00....................1 - 2.................-6.00................-12.00
12/05/2018............2 - 2..................-1.00....................6 - 4................+8.00................+7.00
12/04/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................1 - 2..................-6.00................-1.50
12/03/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................1 - 2.................-6.00.................17.50
12/02/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................2 - 1.................+4.50................-7.00
12/01/2018............2 - 2.................- 1.00....................3 - 4..................-7.00................-8.00

Record:...............30 - 31................-25.50.................34- 41...............-55.00................-80.50

 

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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 18

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CLEVELAND (7 - 23) at INDIANA (20 - 10) - 12/18/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 55-77 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 67-50 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 13-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 12-8 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (18 - 12) at BROOKLYN (13 - 18) - 12/18/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BROOKLYN is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 140-98 ATS (+32.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

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

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WASHINGTON (12 - 18) at ATLANTA (6 - 23) - 12/18/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 49-66 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games in the first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 187-231 ATS (-67.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 134-171 ATS (-54.1 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-7 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (15 - 13) at DENVER (20 - 9) - 12/18/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 422-342 ATS (+45.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 508-431 ATS (+33.9 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 83-54 ATS (+23.6 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-3 straight up against DALLAS 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 18

Cavaliers lost nine of last 12 games; they?re 2-5 vs spread in last seven road games. Five of their last seven games went over total. Pacers won their last seven games, covered five of last six; they are 4-3 vs spread in last seven home games. Indiana?s last ten games stayed under. Home side won seven of last ten Cleveland-Indiana games; Cavaliers are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits here. Last three series games went over the total.

Lakers won seven of their last ten games; they?re 3-6 vs spread in last nine road games. Five of their last seven games went over. Brooklyn won last five games, covered last six; four of those six games were at home. Nets? last three games went over. Lakers won five of their last six games with the Nets; LA is 3-1-1 vs spread in its last five visits to Brooklyn. Four of last six series games stayed under.

Wizards lost four of their last five games; they?re 4-12 vs spread on road this season. Five of their last six games went over. Atlanta lost seven of its last eight games; they?re 2-7 vs spread in last nine home games. Over is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Washington won five of its last seven games with the Hawks; they covered three of last four trips to Atlanta. Over is 4-1-1 in last six series games played here.

Dallas split its last six games; they?re 1-4 vs spread in last five road games. Seven of their last nine games stayed under. Denver won/covered 10 of its last 12 games; they won/covered their last six home games. Three of their last four games stayed under. Nuggets won five of last seven games with Dallas; four of last six series games stayed under the total. Mavericks are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Denver.




NBA

Tuesday, December 18

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Trend Report
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Cleveland is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Lakers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of LA Lakers's last 23 games
LA Lakers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
LA Lakers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Lakers's last 16 games when playing Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Lakers's last 12 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Brooklyn is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games at home
Brooklyn is 1-4-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Brooklyn's last 16 games when playing LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 2-10-2 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Brooklyn's last 12 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Washington is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 19 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta's last 19 games when playing at home against Washington

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Denver
Dallas is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Denver
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver Nuggets
Denver is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Denver is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Denver's last 13 games
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Denver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Denver is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Dallas
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

 

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Inside the Paint - Tuesday
Chris David

The NBA slows down the pace on Tuesday with four games and the oddsmakers are expecting three of the contests to be competitive. Favorites posted a 7-1 straight up record last night and the chalk managed to produce profits at the betting counter too with a 5-1-2 mark against the spread. Based on our closing the numbers, the Bucks (-3) and Rockets (-5) both pushed in their victories over the Pistons and Jazz respectively. The lone underdog occurred in the late-night tip as the Trail Blazers (+1 ?) nipped the struggling Clippers 131-127 at the Staples Center. The ?over/under? went 4-4 on Monday.

Cleveland (7-23 SU, 14-16 ATS) at Indiana (20-10 SU, 15-14-1 ATS)

Monday?s card saw a pair of double-digit favorites win and cover easily in the Thunder and Warriors. Indiana (-12 ?) will try to keep the ?chalk? express rolling on a Tuesday. I was told a long time ago to never be afraid to lay a heavy amount of points, in football or basketball, if the team you?re backing plays defense. Indiana certainly fits that criteria as it leads the league in scoring defense, allowing 101.2 points per game. That production has led to a 20-10 ?under? mark and they enter this matchup with 10 straight winning tickets to the low side.

Indiana also brings a seven-game winning streak (6-1 ATS) into this game against the Cavaliers. The Pacers have been double-digit favorites twice this season and they?re 2-0 but they haven?t covered in either win. Most recently, they got squeezed this past Sunday in their 110-99 win over the Knicks as 12-point favorites.

Cleveland isn?t a good team and if you?re backing them tonight, then you better hope for a stellar shooting night and I wish you luck with that against the Pacers. In the seven wins for the Cavaliers, they?re averaging 116.7 PPG. Outside of fading the public, the only other handicap you can make against the Pacers is a look-ahead spot as Indiana travels to Toronto on Wednesday.

These teams met in late October from Quicken Loans Arena and the Pacers ran past the Cavaliers 119-107 as seven-point road favorites.

L.A. Lakers (18-12 SU, 12-17-1 ATS) at Brooklyn (13-18 SU, 16-15 ATS)

This is a great matchup and even though the Nets probably won?t make the playoffs, the Barclays Center will be buzzing on Tuesday and it should be. Brooklyn has won five straight games, covered six in a row and it?s a young fun group to watch and they?re a tough out when the 3-pointers are dropping. Lately, the Nets can?t miss from anywhere and the team is averaging 121 PPG in their last six and that?s led to a 4-2 ?over? mark. They?re coming off a 144-127 wire-to-wire win over Atlanta on Sunday afternoon as seven-point favorites.

For this game, the Nets are underdogs to the Lakers (-2 ?) and Los Angeles will be looking to finish off its four-game road trip with a split after dropping two of their first three. The Lakers couldn?t keep up with the Wizards on Sunday as they got run 128-110 in D.C. while playing on no rest. Including the loss to Washington, the Lakers have gone 6-4 versus the Eastern Conference this season and they?ve burned backers at the betting counter (3-7 ATS).

Since starting the season 2-4, the Lakers have gone 16-8 and the key to that success has been rebounding off losses. During this span, Los Angeles has gone 6-1 after a setback. Even though we have plenty of different faces on the court tonight, the Lakers have had their way with the Nets recently, winning five of the last six meetings and they?ve gone 5-1 ATS during this span.

Washington (12-18 SU, 12-18 ATS) at Atlanta (6-23 SU, 11-18 ATS)

The Wizards opened as 4 ?-point road favorites and the relay money has pushed the number down to 3 ?. These teams just met a couple weeks ago and Washington (-3 ?) captured a 131-117 road win over Atlanta from State Farm Arena.

Despite being the more talented team, it?s hard to make a case for a Wizards team that has struggled on the road (4-12 SU, 4-12 ATS) this season. If you?re looking to back the Hawks tonight, I would suggest a money-line play (+140) knowing that Atlanta has gone 4-8 both SU and ATS as a home underdog and the point-spread hasn?t matter in any of those contests.

If you?re undecided on either side, the ?over? could be worth a look. It?s a high total (236) but Washington (19-11) and Atlanta (17-12) have both leaned to the ?over? this season and they just played to a shootout.

Dallas (15-12 SU, 17-11 ATS) at Denver (20-9 SU, 18-11 ATS)

Bettors could be scratching their heads on this game as two of their ATS darlings will square off from the Pepsi Center in the last game on the board Tuesday. At first glance, I thought the line on Denver (-5) was way too short especially when you look at the home-away numbers for the Nuggets (12-3 SU, 11-4 ATS) and Mavericks (2-10 SU, 5-7 ATS). Actually, it looks like a no-brainer to back Denver and anytime you think it?s too easy, we all know that it never is.

The Nuggets just completed a season sweep of Toronto on Sunday with a 95-86 win at home and they were three-point favorites in that game against a Raptors squad that didn?t have Kyle Lowry in the lineup. Two days later, the Nuggets are only giving an extra two points to a Dallas team that has only two road wins. Perhaps now you see what I?m getting at.

Including that win, Denver has won and covered six straight at home and what may surprise you is that the club is winning with defense (102.9 PPG) this season. The Mavericks limp into this game off back-to-back losses and they haven?t covered in three straight games. Dallas was on a great run (11-3 ATS) prior to this skid but a lot of the profits came at home. The Mavs haven?t lost three straight games since they were mired in a six-game skid that ended in early November.

The home team went 4-0 in the four meetings between the pair last season but the Mavericks covered in both of their wins and the two losses in Denver, which came by a combined five points (105-102, 91-89). It appears the oddsmakers are putting some stock into those tendencies for this year?s first encounter.

 

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, December 18


Cleveland @ Indiana

Game 545-546
December 18, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
110.218
Indiana
124.184
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 14
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 11 1/2
206
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-11 1/2); Over

LA Lakers @ Brooklyn

Game 547-548
December 18, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
120.118
Brooklyn
115.663
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 4 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 2
227 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-2); Under

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 549-550
December 18, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
118.831
Atlanta
110.231
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 8 1/2
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
237
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-2 1/2); Under

Dallas @ Denver

Game 551-552
December 18, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
124.403
Denver
126.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 2
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 4 1/2
208
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+4 1/2); Under

 

[Udog]

Hoop Trends - Tuesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Nets are 10-0 ATS (+10.40 ppg) with rest facing an opponent averaging more than 24 assists per game.


ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-16 ATS (-11.44 ppg) on the road off a double-digit loss as a dog when they are facing a team that is averaging less than 20.5 fouls-against per game.


OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Hawks are 12-0 OU (+10.83 ppg) at home when they are off two games in which their opponent had double-digit steals.


OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-10 OU (-14.00 ppg) on the road with rest off a double-digit loss as a home dog when they allowed 100+ points in each of their last two games.

 

[Udog]

By: Monique V?g



Shutting teams down at home

The Pacers have won seven straight and have posted one of the league's best home records at 11-4. Today the Pacers are 12.5-point favorites against a Cavaliers team that struggles offensively scoring 103.4 points per game on 44.5 percent shooting.

The Pacers have a highly ranked defense, allowing only 97.7 points per game on 43.8 percent shooting while at home, so the Cavs will have a difficult time putting points on the board. Bet Under the Cavaliers team total of 97.5.


Given the keys to the offense as a rookie

The Wizards travel to Atlanta to take on the league-worst Hawks. The Wizards have been one of the worst teams at defending opposing point guards allowing 25.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and a league-worst 9.2 assists per game to the position.

In a game which projects to be high scoring, this is a super favorable matchup for Hawks rookie Trae Young. Young has seen his scoring dip over the most recent five games, but has logged a double-double in two of the most recent three. Take his points, rebounds, and assists total Over 24.5.


Taking advantage of injuries

The Nets have won five straight, but once again find themselves as underdogs as they host the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will be without Michael Beasley and Brandon Ingram, while JaVale McGee is listed as questionable with the flu.

In the second meeting between these two teams last year, Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie went 9 of 19 from the floor with seven rebounds and nine assists. With Allen Crabbe questionable, and the Nets already without Caris LeVert, look for Dinwiddie to continue orchestrating plays and logging extra minutes. Back Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 26.5.


One Dimensional

The Nets have been the league's highest scoring team by 13 points over their most recent three contests averaging an incredible 132 a game. The Lakers have also played well offensively averaging 113.4 on the year, including 116.3 over their most recent three games.

Defensively, over their most recent three games the Nets are surrendering 123 points per game on 54.9 percent shooting, while the Lakers have been allowing an average of 118 points per contest. With both teams scoring a lot while playing minimal defense, the Over 226.5 looks like a good bet.


Denver's home-court dominance

The Mavericks have been struggling recently. After winning four straight they have posted two back-to-back losses, including one to the cellar-dwelling Phoenix Suns. They have not fared well on the road this season, averaging only 104.2 points away from home.

Now is not the time to be in a shooting slump as the Mavs travel to Denver to play a Nuggets squad allowing only 99.8 points per game at home. With J.J. Barea, and Dennis Smith Jr. both questionable with injuries, look for the Nuggets to keep the Mavericks contained and hold their team total Under 102.

 

[Cnotes53]

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CLE at IND 07:00 PM
IND -12.5
U 207.5

WAS at ATL 07:30 PM
WAS -3.0
U 237.5

LAL at BK 07:30 PM
BK +1.5
O 229.5

DAL at DEN 09:00 PM
DEN -4.5
U 207.5

 

[Cnotes53]

Russell helps Nets hold off Lakers
December 18, 2018
By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) D'Angelo Russell had 22 points and a career high-tying 13 assists against his former team, and the Brooklyn Nets ran the NBA's longest winning streak to six games by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 on Tuesday night.

Joe Harris added 19 points and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 18 for the Nets, who last won six in a row from March 25 to April 3, 2015. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson finished with 17 points and Jared Dudley made some big baskets down the stretch to score 13.

LeBron James bounced back from his lowest-scoring game of the season with 36 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, but the Lakers finished 1-3 on their road trip. Kyle Kuzma had 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Lonzo Ball scored 23.

Brooklyn continued its recovery from an eight-game skid by holding on in front of a loud, large crowd that alternated cheering when the Lakers seized the momentum and when the Nets regained it.

NUGGETS 126, MAVERICKS 118

DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 16 rebounds, Jamal Murray dished out a career-high 15 assists and Denver extended its home winning streak to seven games by beating Dallas.

At 21-9, the Nuggets matched the 1976-77 squad for the best start through 30 games in franchise history. They also remain on top of the Western Conference by percentage points over Golden State. This is rarefied air for the Nuggets: The last time they had played more than 25 games and were alone in first place in the conference was March 1977.

Murray contributed 22 points for the injury-depleted Nuggets, including 10 in the fourth quarter.

Luka Doncic had a big game for Dallas with 23 points and a career-best 12 assists, while Harrison Barnes scored 30. The Mavericks hit 15 3-pointers against the NBA's top long-range defense.

CAVALIERS 92, PACERS 91

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Larry Nance Jr.'s buzzer-beating tip-in for Cleveland snapped Indiana's seven-game winning streak.

Nance finished with 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in the Cavaliers' third road win of the season. Rodney Hood scored 17 to lead Cleveland (8-23).

The Pacers (20-11) were led by Domantas Sabonis' 17 points, but they never took control long enough to pull away. Victor Oladipo missed two free throws with 9.5 seconds left, failing to extend Indiana's 91-90 lead.

HAWKS 118, WIZARDS 110

ATLANTA (AP) - Jeremy Lin scored 12 of his 16 points in the final period and Atlanta overcame Bradley Beal's 29 points for Washington.

Seven players scored in double figures to help the last-place Hawks (7-23) stop a three-game skid. John Collins had 20 points and 13 rebounds, while rookie Trae Young scored 19.

Lin's big fourth quarter included a dribble fake that sent Thomas Satoransky falling backward, leaving Lin open for a jumper and a 103-93 lead. Lin added a layup on Atlanta's next possession.

Trevor Ariza started at forward and had 19 points in his return to the Wizards. Beal grabbed 10 rebounds.

The 33-year-old Ariza was acquired from Phoenix in a trade announced Monday.

 

[Cnotes53]

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Cleveland Cavaliers Charlotte Hornets Spectrum Center
7:05 PM New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Wells Fargo Center
7:05 PM San Antonio Spurs Orlando Magic Amway Center
7:35 PM Indiana Pacers Toronto Raptors Scotiabank Arena
7:35 PM Phoenix Suns Boston Celtics TD Garden
8:05 PM Brooklyn Nets Chicago Bulls United Center
8:05 PM Detroit Pistons Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center
8:05 PM New Orleans Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum
8:05 PM Washington Wizards Houston Rockets Toyota Center
9:05 PM Golden State Warriors Utah Jazz Vivint Smart Home Arena
10:05 PM Memphis Grizzlies Portland Trail Blazers Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
10:05 PM Oklahoma City Thunder Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center


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DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/18/2018 4-4-0 50.00% -2.00
12/17/2018 8-8-0 50.00% -4.00
12/16/2018 6-8-0 42.86% -14.00
12/15/2018 7-4-1 63.64% +13.00
12/14/2018 10-6-0 62.50% +17.00
12/13/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
12/12/2018 9-13-0 40.91% -26.50
12/11/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -1.50
12/10/2018 6-10-0 37.50% -25.00
12/09/2018 2-5-0 28.57% -17.50
12/08/2018 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
12/07/2018 12-7-0 63.16% +21.50
12/06/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -12.00
12/05/2018 9-6-0 60.00% +12.00
12/04/2018 6-4-0 60.00% +8.00
12/03/2018 3-9-0 25.00% -34.50
12/02/2018 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/01/2018 7-7-0 50.00% -3.50

Record:......105-110-0.......48.83%--- -74.50


NBA BEST BETS:

DATE......................ATS...................UN ITS...................O/U...................UNITS..............TOTAL

12/18/2018............1 - 1.................-0.50....................1 - 2..................-6.00...............-6.50
12/17/2018............6 - 1.................+14.50.................1 - 5..................-22.00.............-7.50
12/16/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50..................3 - 2..................+4.00..............-7.50
12/15/2018............3 - 0.................+15.00.................2 - 3..................-6.50...............+8.50
12/14/2018............3 - 1.................+9.50...................3 - 1..................+9.50.............+19.00
12/13/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................0 - 4..................-22.00.............-17.50
12/12/2018............2 - 5..................-17.50.................2 - 4...................-12.00.............-29.50
12/11/2018............1 - 1..................-0.50...................0 - 2..................-11.00..............-11.50
12/10/2018............3 - 2..................+4.00..................1 - 3..................-11.50..............-7.50
12/09/2018............0 - 1..................-5.50....................2 - 2.................-1.00................-6.50
12/08/2018............1 - 0..................+5.00..................1 - 0..................+5.00...............+10.00
12/07/2018............0 - 3..................-16.50..................5 - 0.................+25.00.............+8.50
12/06/2018............1 - 2..................-6.00....................1 - 2.................-6.00................-12.00
12/05/2018............2 - 2..................-1.00....................6 - 4................+8.00................+7.00
12/04/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................1 - 2..................-6.00................-1.50
12/03/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................1 - 2.................-6.00.................17.50
12/02/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................2 - 1.................+4.50................-7.00
12/01/2018............2 - 2.................- 1.00....................3 - 4..................-7.00................-8.00

Record:...............31 - 32................-26.00.................35- 43...............-61.00................-87.00

 

[Cnotes53]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Odds to win the ACC basketball tournament in March:

2-3: Duke

4-1: North Carolina

5-1: Virginia

12-1: Virginia Tech

15-1: NC State

20-1: Florida State, Syracuse


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Mid-week musings??

13) Few weeks ago, I asked you, the reader, to submit your favorite Christmas songs; I figured four or five songs would get all the mentions. Not so much.

33 different songs got at least one vote, including a few I?ve never heard of, which is fine. Took a while for a few songs to jump to the head of the class.

12) First of all, a surprising number of people dislike Christmas songs, some intensely so.

Devin, a new mom who I figured would like Christmas: ?Christmas music makes me want to slam my head into a door.? Alrighty then.

Diverse opinions are part of what makes our country fun; we all like different stuff.

11) Silent Night won our poll, not surprising. Traditional song, but it was close.

10) Baby Its Cold Outside finished 2nd; the Vanessa Williams version got a couple special mentions. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus also got a lot of support, as did The Little Drummer Boy.

You?re a Mean One, Mr Grinch was mentioned by people trying to ingratiate themselves with me, because they know of my fondness for the Grinch.

9) My personal favorite? All I want for Christmas Is You, the Mariah Carey version.

Elsewhere??..
8) Monday night, Christian McCaffrey became the first player with 50 yards rushing, receiving and passing in same game since Walter Payton in 1985.

7) Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera grew up on five different military bases in three different countries; his father was in the army.

6) If Georgia backup QB Justin Fields transfers as expected, that would mean over the last nine years, 10 of the 18 HS quarterbacks ranked #1-2 in their senior class wound up transferring in college, and one of those kids transferred twice!!

5) Spent five hours on an airplane Tuesday, five feet in front of a child who enjoyed yelling very loudly; great fun. Then an older woman passed out on the plane a few minutes before we landed here in Las Vegas- she was OK, just a little dehydrated apparently.

4) There were 108 international players on NBA rosters when this season started.

3) In The Natural, Wilford Brimley is the manager and he only seems to have one coach, but both of them are in the dugout when the Knights are batting; who coaches the bases?

2) Tommy Hawk, mascot of the NHL?s Chicago Blackhawks, was attacked by a man on the concourse of the United Center Friday nite. There was a short video of the incident on the Interweb; the mascot more than held his own and actually body slammed his assailant.

1) RIP Penny Marshall 75, a very funny lady who was Laverne in Laverne & Shirley and Myrna Turner in The Odd Couple. She also made movies, including Big and A League of Their Own. She was a big sports fan and had season tickets for the Lakers and Clippers- someone said on Twitter that she has a great sports memorabilia collection.

 

[Cnotes53]

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 19

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NEW YORK (9 - 23) at PHILADELPHIA (20 - 12) - 12/19/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (16 - 15) at ORLANDO (14 - 15) - 12/19/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1063-933 ATS (+36.7 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 843-719 ATS (+52.1 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 351-288 ATS (+34.2 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 93-56 ATS (+31.4 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 357-278 ATS (+51.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 351-291 ATS (+30.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 427-350 ATS (+42.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
ORLANDO is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (7 - 23) at CHARLOTTE (14 - 15) - 12/19/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 55-77 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-53 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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PHOENIX (7 - 24) at BOSTON (18 - 11) - 12/19/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-36 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-0 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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INDIANA (20 - 10) at TORONTO (23 - 9) - 12/19/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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DETROIT (14 - 14) at MINNESOTA (14 - 16) - 12/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (12 - 18) at HOUSTON (15 - 14) - 12/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 49-66 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games in the first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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BROOKLYN (13 - 18) at CHICAGO (7 - 24) - 12/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 4-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (15 - 16) at MILWAUKEE (20 - 9) - 12/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 89-63 ATS (+19.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 413-483 ATS (-118.3 Units) in home games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 274-329 ATS (-87.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (21 - 10) at UTAH (14 - 17) - 12/19/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 8-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (16 - 14) at PORTLAND (17 - 13) - 12/19/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-4 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (19 - 10) at SACRAMENTO (16 - 14) - 12/19/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 38-53 ATS (-20.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 7-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[Cnotes53]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, December 19

Knicks lost seven of their last eight games; they?re 2-4 vs spread in their last six visits to Philly. four of their last five games went over total. 76ers lost three of their last our games; they?re 5-6 vs spread in last 11 home games. Seven of their last ten games stayed under the total. Sixers won their last five games with the Knicks (4-1 vs spread); under is 7-2 in last nine series games. New York is 0-5 vs spread in its last five visits to Philly.

San Antonio won/covered five of their last six games; they?re 2-8-1 vs spread in their last 11 road games. Spurs? last five games stayed under the total. Magic swept couple of games in Mexico over weekend; they?re 5-10 vs spread at home this year. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Spurs won seven of last ten games with Orlando; they?re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to the Magic Kingdom. Seven of last eight series games stayed under the total.

Cavaliers split their last six games; they?re 3-1 vs spread if they played night before. Four of their last five road games stayed under. Charlotte is 3-5 in its last eight games; they?re 1-5 vs spread in last six home games. Five of their last six games went over. Cleveland won nine of its last ten games with the Hornets; they covered four of their last five visits to Charlotte. Last four series games stayed under the total.

Suns won/covered their last three games; they?re 4-11 vs spread on road this season. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Boston won/covered eight of its last nine games; they?re 7-3 vs spread in last ten home games. Eight of their last ten games went over. Celtics won seven of their last eight games with Phoenix; three of last four series games went over. Suns covered four of their last five visits to Boston.

Pacers had their 7-game win streak snapped last night; they?re 8-5 vs spread in last 13 visits to Toronto Last 11 Indiana games stayed under the total. Raptors lost four of their last six games; they?re 1-4 vs spread in their last five home games. Seven of their last games stayed under. Home side won nine of last ten Indiana-Toronto games; Pacers are 3-3 vs spread in their last six visits to Canada. Four of last five series games stayed under.

Detroit lost seven of its last eight games; they?re 7-5 vs spread on road this season. Eight of their last ten games stayed under. Minnesota lost four of its last five games; they?re 5-1 vs spread in last six home games. Under is 11-4-1 in their last 16 games. Pistons won their last six games with Minnesota; they?re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to the Twin Cities. Four of last five series games went over.

Washington lost five of its last six games; they?re 4-13 vs spread on road this season. Five of their last seven games went over. Houston won its last four games (3-0-1 vs spread); they?re 3-0-1 vs spread in last four home games. Under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Home side won last four Wizard-Rocket games; Washington is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Houston. Over is 4-1-1 in last six series games.

Nets won their last six games, covered their last seven; they?re 1-5 vs spread if they played night before. Three of their last four games went over. Bulls lost 11 of their last 13 games; they?re 1-4 vs spread in last five games. Four of their last five games stayed under. Brooklyn won four of its last five games with Chicago; Nets covered five of last six series games. Six of last seven series games stayed under.

New Orleans won three of its last four games; they?re 3-5 vs spread in last eight road games. Under is 4-0-1 in their last five games. Bucks won four of their last five games; they?re 3-6 vs spread in last nine home games. Milwaukee?s last seven games stayed under. Pelicans won eight of last ten games with Milwaukee, covering last three; over is 8-2 in last ten series games. New Orleans is 3-2 in its last five visits to Wisconsin.

Warriors won six of their last seven games; they covered three of last four road games. Four of their last five games stayed under. Utah lost four of its last five games; they covered their last three home games. Five of their last six games stayed under. Jazz won three of last four games with Golden State; five of last six series games went over the total. Warriors are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Utah.

Grizzlies lost five of their last six games; 2-4 vs spread in last six road games. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Trailblazers lost three of last four games; they covered their last three home games. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Portland/Memphis split their last ten games; Grizzlies covered three of their last four visits to Oregon. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Thunder won 7 of last 10 games, split last six; they?re 0-4 vs spread in last four road games. Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Sacramento won six of its last nine games, are 10-4 vs spread in last 14. Kings? last four games went over the total. Kings/Thunder split their last ten games; Oklahoma City is 1-5 vs spread in its last six visits to Sacramento. Three of last four series games went over.

 

[Cnotes53]

NBA

Wednesday, December 19

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Trend Report
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte
Cleveland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games
Charlotte is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games on the road
San Antonio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
San Antonio is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing Orlando
San Antonio is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games
Orlando is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
Orlando is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Orlando is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Orlando is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio

New York Knicks
New York is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
New York is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 12 games on the road
New York is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
New York is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against New York

Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Phoenix is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 12 games
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Phoenix is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games when playing Boston
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Phoenix
Boston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Indiana is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Toronto's last 21 games at home
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Indiana
Toronto is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Indiana
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Brooklyn is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 7 games when playing Chicago
Brooklyn is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Brooklyn is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games at home
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Chicago is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

New Orleans Pelicans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
New Orleans is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
New Orleans is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
New Orleans is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing New Orleans
Milwaukee is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Milwaukee is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans

Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Minnesota's last 22 games
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 3-11-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Washington is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Houston
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Washington is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Rockets
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games at home
Houston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Washington
Houston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
Houston is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games when playing at home against Washington

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 13 games on the road
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Golden State is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Utah
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Golden State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
Utah is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Utah is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games at home
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Utah is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Golden State

Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 9 games
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Memphis is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Portland
Memphis is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Portland is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games
Portland is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 11 games at home
Portland is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Portland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
Portland is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Memphis
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oklahoma City's last 15 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Oklahoma City is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games when playing Sacramento
Oklahoma City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Sacramento's last 16 games
Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Sacramento's last 25 games at home
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 12 games when playing Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

 

[Cnotes53]

Wednesday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Warriors at Jazz ? 9:05 PM EST

Since Stephen Curry returned to the Golden State lineup on December 1, the Warriors (21-10 SU, 14-17 ATS) have won six of eight games to move into first place of the Pacific division. The first game back for Curry was a loss at Detroit, but Golden State has fallen only once in the past seven trips to the court. The most recent victory for the two-time defending champions came in Monday?s 110-93 home blowout of the Grizzlies as 12 ?-point favorites, led by Kevin Durant?s 23 points.

The Jazz (14-17 SU, 14-16-1 ATS) were one of the final four teams in the Western Conference last season, but Utah isn?t even one of the top four teams in its own division now. Since Utah knocked off San Antonio and Houston at home earlier this month, Quin Snyder?s club has dropped four of their last five, including road losses to the Spurs and Rockets. Utah finished off a two-game road trip with a 102-97 setback at Houston on Monday, as the Jazz lost in spite of limiting the Rockets to 37% shooting from the floor.

Golden State edged Utah in its first matchup this season in Salt Lake City, 124-123 in late October. The Jazz put together a 16-point third-quarter advantage before the Warriors eventually erased the deficit with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Former Jazz forward Jonas Jerebko tipped in the game-winner in the final second to give Golden State its first victory at Utah since clinching a second round sweep in the 2017 playoffs.

Unfortunately for Utah, the Jazz have played only 11 home games compared to 19 away contests this season. The Jazz haven?t been able to build any kind of home-court advantage at 5-6, compared to a 28-13 mark last season at Vivint Smart Home Arena. With Curry in the lineup, the Warriors have won eight of 10 games away from Oracle Arena, but own a 4-5 ATS mark in the favorite role in these contests.

Back Above the Border

The Raptors (23-9 SU, 15-17 ATS) are back at home following a four-game road trip which started well, but ended with a dud. Toronto picked up a pair of blowout wins over the Clippers and Warriors, but the Raptors dropped the final two games at Portland and Denver. Point guard Kyle Lowry sat out the last two contests with a thigh contusion, as the Raptors? offense was limited to a season-low 86 points in Sunday?s defeat to the Nuggets.

Toronto welcomes in Indiana tonight as the Pacers (20-11 SU, 16-15 ATS) play with no rest following a shocking home loss to the Cavaliers, 92-91 as 12 ?-point favorites. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for Indiana, while the Pacers connected on only 4-of-22 attempts from three-point range. The Pacers extended their UNDER streak to 11 games in a row, while limiting their last eight opponents to 101 points or less.

Double Strike

Surprisingly, the Kings have taken both matchups from the Thunder this season. Sacramento (16-14 SU, 19-11 ATS) seeks a third win over Oklahoma City (19-10 SU, 16-13 ATS) tonight as the teams meet at Golden 1 Center. The Kings begin a three-game homestand after getting drubbed at Minnesota on Monday, 132-105. Sacramento fell behind by 30 points at halftime on the second of a back-to-back after winning at Dallas on Sunday night.

OKC hits the road for a pair of games after beating the Clippers and Bulls at home. The Thunder has struggled on the highway of late by dropping three in a row away from Chesapeake Energy Arena, while posting an 0-4 ATS mark in their last four opportunities as a road favorite. Each of the first two matchups between the Kings and Thunder this season sailed OVER the total (222 and 227), but tonight?s total has been jacked up to 234 ?.

Back from Mexico

Maybe the Magic (14-15 SU, 17-12 ATS) may relocate to Mexico City, because apparently they can?t lose there. Orlando took a pair of neutral-site games against Chicago and Utah in a pair of low-scoring affairs, limiting those two teams to 91 and 89 points, respectively. The Magic haven?t won in their real home (Amway Center) since November 18 against the Knicks, but Orlando is seeking a season sweep of San Antonio. In their last matchup at AT&T Center in early November, the Magic shot 50% from the floor in a 117-107 triumph as 7 ?-point underdogs against the Spurs.

San Antonio (16-15 SU, 16-14-1 ATS) improved to 12-5 at home after blowing out Philadelphia on Monday to finish off a six-game homestand at 5-1. Now, the Spurs need to improve on their road numbers as they own a dreadful 4-10 mark, while last winning on the highway on November 26 at Chicago. The total numbers for the Spurs correlate with where they play as their last five home games finished UNDER the total, but San Antonio is 7-0-1 to the OVER in its last eight away from AT&T Center.

Washed Away

It?s not even Christmas and it feels like the Wizards? (12-19 SU, 12-19 ATS) season is finished. Granted, Washington started slowly two seasons ago (3-9) and reached the conference semifinals, but the Wizards aren?t taking care of business away from home. After blowing out the Lakers in impressive fashion on Sunday, the Wizards fell at Atlanta last night, 118-110 to drop to 4-13 away from Capital One Arena.

Washington looks for its second victory over Houston in less than a month after the Wizards staved off the Rockets in overtime, 135-131 as two-point home favorites on November 26. The Rockets (15-14 SU, 12-16-1 ATS) are riding a four-game winning streak after beating the Jazz for the first time in three tries this season, 102-97 on Monday. James Harden torched Utah for 47 points, while posting 54 points and 13 assists against the Wizards last month.

 

[Cnotes53]

NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 19


New York @ Philadelphia

Game 553-554
December 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
113.607
Philadelphia
119.403
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 6
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 13
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+13); Over

San Antonio @ Orlando

Game 555-556
December 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
114.868
Orlando
110.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 4
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 1
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-1); Over

Cleveland @ Charlotte

Game 557-558
December 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
111.218
Charlotte
121.684
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 10 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 13
217
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+13); Under

Phoenix @ Boston

Game 559-560
December 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
111.733
Boston
121.729
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 10
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 12
220
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+12); Under

Indiana @ Toronto

Game 561-562
December 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
123.184
Toronto
116.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 6 1/2
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 7 1/2
210 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+7 1/2); Over

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 563-564
December 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
127.555
Minnesota
115.576
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 12
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 5
218
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+5); Under

Washington @ Houston

Game 565-566
December 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
118.831
Houston
121.730
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 11
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+11); Over

Brooklyn @ Chicago

Game 567-568
December 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
117.729
Chicago
111.393
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 6 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(-2); Under

New Orleans @ Milwaukee

Game 569-570
December 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
118.328
Milwaukee
120.903
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 9
232 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+9); Under

Golden State @ Utah

Game 571-572
December 19, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
125.903
Utah
118.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 7
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 2 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-2 1/2); Over

Memphis @ Portland

Game 573-574
December 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
114.668
Portland
125.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 11
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 6
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-6); Under

Oklahoma City @ Sacramento

Game 575-576
December 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
115.463
Sacramento
112.779
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2 1/2
235
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 5 1/2
234 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+5 1/2); Over

 

[Udog]

Hoop Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Spurs are 13-0 ATS (+8.69 ppg) on the road when the line is within 3 of pick after they had fewer than ten turnovers and it is before the All-Star break.


ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Magic are 0-14 ATS (-15.18 ppg) with rest off a win facing an opponent averaging less than six refereed turnovers per game.


OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Bucks are 12-0 OU (+14.42 ppg) at home with rest off a road game when they are facing an opponent that is averaging more than 24 assists per game and it is before the All-Star break.


OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Pistons are 0-13 OU (-8.50 ppg) on the road with less than two days rest off a loss as a dog in which they scored fewer than ten fast break points.

 

[Udog]

By: Monique V?g



Injury bug bites Raptors

The Pacers will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back as they travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors. The Pacers are coming off a loss to the Cavaliers where they shot 39.8 percent from the field, 18.2 percent from beyond the arc, and only connected on 61.9 percent of their free throw attempts.

The Raps will be without key reserves in Norman Powell, and Jonas Valanciunas, and have a long list of questionable players for the contest including Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, Pascal Siakam, and Fred VanVleet. Even fully healthy, the Raps would struggle versus this Indiana squad. With so many notable injuries, back the Pacers and take the 6-points.


On a roll

The Spurs have won five of their most recent six games and have held opponents under 100 in five of those contests, a good sign for them as they travel to Orlando to play against the Magic. San Antonio's Monday night win versus the 76ers marked the eighth time the Spurs scored at least 120 points and the ninth time they shot above 50 percent this season.

San Antonio is 12-3 SU in the most recent 15 games versus the Magic, and 6-1 SU over the last seven playing at Amway Center. Look for the Spurs to continue their hot shooting today as they get a big win on the road.


Dominating inside

The New York Knicks are huge 12.5-point road underdogs in Philadelphia this evening. The Knicks have been one of the worst teams at defending opposing centers allowing 24.9 points per game on 55.7 percent shooting and 14.9 rebounds per contest. The Knicks are also one of the worst teams in opponent scoring in the paint allowing an average of 52.1 points per game.

This is an excellent spot for the 76ers' leading scorer Joel Embiid who is averaging 26.4 points per game and 13.3 rebounds. He's had 12 games with 15 or more total rebounds, and 15 games with 30 or more points. Look for his success to continue today in a favorable matchup and back Over his points, rebounds, and assists total of 42.5.


Offensive fireworks

The Pelicans and Bucks are the two top teams in points per game and both come in averaging over 47 percent shooting from the floor. There is no surprise the total for this meeting is set at 231.5.

The Pelicans have struggled defending opposing point guards allowing 24.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game to the position. This bodes well for the Bucks' Eric Bledsoe who is having a very efficient year shooting 50 percent from the field, a huge improvement on his career mark of 45. He's logged three double-doubles and has only scored under 10 points in five games this season. Back the Over on his points, rebounds, assists total today.


Struggling to keep up

In the first meeting between Golden State and Utah this season, the Warriors edged out a 124-123 victory but things have taken a turn for the Jazz who are currently three games under .500, and 5-6 at home.

Golden State is 19-5 SU over their most recent 24 games versus Utah, while winning six of their most recent eight contests on the road at Vivant Smart Home Arena. At only 106.5 points scored per game, and only 99 over their most recent three, the Jazz just haven?t shown the firepower to keep up with a high-scoring Warriors squad. Take Golden State to cover as 2.5-point road favorites.

 

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CLE at CHA 07:00 PM
CHA -13.0
U 213.5

SA at ORL 07:00 PM
ORL +3.0
O 209.5

NY at PHI 07:00 PM
PHI -12.0
U 228.0

PHO at BOS 07:30 PM
PHO +11.5
O 222.0

IND at TOR 07:30 PM
IND +5.0
U 209.5

WAS at HOU 08:00 PM
WAS +11.5
O 224.0

NO at MIL 08:00 PM
O 230.5

DET at MIN 08:00 PM
DET +5.5
O 216.5

BK at CHI 08:00 PM
CHI +1.5
O 211.0

GS at UTA 09:00 PM
UTA +2.0
U 222.5

MEM at POR 10:00 PM
POR -6.0

OKC at SAC 10:00 PM
SAC +4.5
O 232.0