Friday, January 25
NBA
Today's NBA analysis
****Hot Teams****
-- Suns won four of last five games, are playing sixth game in last nine nights. Cavaliers won five in row, nine of last ten and covered their last four.
-- Wizards won five of their last seven games.
-- Raptors won six of their last eight games.
-- Knicks won four of their last six games.
-- Celtics are 5-1 vs spread in game following a loss. Minnesota won last two games, covered four of last five. It is first time this season Wolves won consecutive games.
-- Magic won three of last four, covered four of last five.
-- Hornets won, covered their last six games.
-- Lakers won eight of their last ten games. Dallas won nine of its last eleven games.
-- Nuggets won three of their last four games.
-- Kings won six of their last nine games. Jazz won seven of its last nine games.
-- Rockets won three in row, eight of last ten games. Portland won, covered its last twelve home games.
****Cold Teams****
-- Grizzlies lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Bucks lost six of their last eight games.
-- 76ers lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- Pistons lost three of last four, covered three of last ten.
-- Clippers are 1-8 vs spread in game after their last nine wins.
-- Bobcats lost three of their last four games. Bulls are 0-5 vs spread in game after their last five wins.
-- Nets lost last seven games (1-6 vs spread); they're playing fifth road game in seven nights.
-- Hawks lost last four games, by 7-11-2-7 points. Seattle lost its last dozen games (2-0-1 vs spread in last three).
Previous meetings this season
-- Cavaliers (+9) lost 103-92 in Phoenix Nov 4.
-- Wizards (+6) lost 124-118 at Memphis Nov 24.
-- Raptors (-3) lost 112-95 in Milwaukee November 6.
-- 76ers beat Knicks twice on consecutive nights in December, 101-90/105-77.
-- Kevin Garnett faces his old team for first time Friday.
-- Pistons split pair of games in Orlando this year, losing by two points Monday night.
-- Hornets beat Clippers twice at Staples this year, by 9-14 pts.
-- Bulls beat Charlotte twice this season, 91-82/109-97.
-- Jazz (-3.5) lost 117-107 at Sacramento Dec 4.
-- Trailblazers (+12) lost 89-80 at Houston Nov 3.
-- Sonics (+6) won 126-123 in double OT in Atlanta Nov 16.
Totals
-- Four of last five Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Memphis games.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee road games went over the total.
-- Four of Knicks' last five games went over the total.
-- Last four Celtic games all went over the total.
-- Under is 17-5 in last twenty-two Detroit games.
-- Under is 10-5 in Clippers' last fifteen games.
-- Four of last five Laker games stayed under the total; four of last five Dallas games went over.
-- Last three Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Four of Nets' last five games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2 in Sacramento's last nine games.
-- Six of last nine Portland games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Seattle games went over the total.
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NBA
Friday, January 25
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Tips and Trends
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Phoenix Suns at Cleveland Cavaliers (7 PM ET)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 9 of their last 10 and five straight, including a 36-point thrashing of the Wizards on Wednesday. "We are just playing really great basketball right now," said Cavs star LeBron James. EDGE: CAVS
The Phoenix Suns lead the NBA in scoring with 110 points per game, including putting up 103 points on Cleveland earlier this year. The Suns have won 14 of 17 against the Cavaliers, with Steve Nash averaging 27 ppg and 13 assists in their last two victories. BIG EDGE: SUNS
Suns are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing 100+ points previously.
Cavs are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 games when playing on 1 days rest.
Favorite is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons (ESPN | 7 PM ET)
Magic are 19-8 ATS in their last 27 games following an ATS win.
Pistons are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games when playing on 1 days rest.
The OVER is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings in Detroit.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Boston Celtics (7:30 PM ET)
Timberwolves are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a SU win.
Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU loss.
The OVER is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks (8:30 PM ET)
Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss.
Mavericks are 9-24-2 ATS in their last 25 games following a 100 point effort.
Underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Charlotte Bobcats at Chicago Bulls (8:30 PM ET)
Bobcats are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 road games.
Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win.
The OVER is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz (9 PM ET)
The Utah Jazz enter this game winners of eight of ten overall, while holding their opponents to just 93 points or fewer in five of those last seven games. "We are playing very well and balanced," said Jazz forward Matt Harpring.
The Sacramento Kings just recently got its top three scorers from last season - Mike Bibby, Kevin Martin and Ron Artest - together in the starting lineup for the first time this season Tuesday. However, Sacramento committed 21 turnovers that game, which led to 35 Clipper points in an 111-85 loss. "We just have to get our chemistry going again," Kings center Mikki Moore said.
Kings are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games.
Jazz are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win.
Home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers (10 PM ET)
Rockets are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. the Southwest Division.
Blazers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss.
The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
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NBA
Dunkel
Memphis at Washington
The Grizzlies have lost five straight on the road and face a Washington team that has won three straight at home, including victories over Boston and Dallas. The Wizards are the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Washington favored by 14. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
Game 701-702: Phoenix at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 121.317; Cleveland 122.702
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 213
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+2); Over
Game 703-704: Memphis at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 113.137; Washington 127.205
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 14; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 7 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-7 1/2); Under
Game 705-706: Milwaukee at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 111.939; Toronto 126.955
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 15; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 9 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-9 1/2); Under
Game 707-708: Philadelphia at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 111.920; New York 120.400
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 8 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2 1/2); Over
Game 709-710: Minnesota at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 108.618; Boston 129.112
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 20 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 14; 192
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-14); Over
Game 711-712: Orlando at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 120.087; Detroit 121.588
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 7 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+7 1/2); Over
Game 713-714: LA Clippers at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 113.292; New Orleans 131.122
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 18; 184
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 11; 189
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-11); Under
Game 715-716: LA Lakers at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 121.133; Dallas 126.670
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 5 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+7 1/2); Over
Game 717-718: Charlotte at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.465; Chicago 118.415
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 719-720: New Jersey at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 106.965; Denver 124.422
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 17 1/2; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7 1/2; 209 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-7 1/2); Over
Game 721-722: Sacramento at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 119.690; Utah 125.086
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 5 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7 1/2; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+7 1/2); Under
Game 723-724: Houston at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.589; Portland 124.228
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 5 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-2); Over
Game 725-726: Atlanta at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.564; Seattle 112.644
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 3; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-1 1/2); Over
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NBA
Short Sheet
Friday, January 25th
Phoenix at Cleveland, 7:05 EST
Phoenix: 13-5 Over vs. Eastern Conference
Cleveland: 12-1 ATS at home off BB covers as favorite
Memphis at Washington, 7:05 EST
Memphis: 13-4 Under Away if total is 200 or higher
Washington: 9-0 Under at home off loss by 20+ points
Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Milwaukee: 11-4 Over as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points
Toronto: 31-16 ATS off BB road games
Philadelphia at New York, 7:35 EST
Philadelphia: 25-12 ATS Away off SU loss
New York: 16-5 Over off a home game
Minnesota at Boston, 7:35 EST
Minnesota: 5-18 ATS off 3+ Overs
Boston: 17-4 ATS off a home game
(TC) Orlando at Detroit, 7:05 EST ESPN
Orlando: 12-4 ATS as an underdog
Detroit: 4-13 ATS at home revenging a road loss
LA Clippers at New Orleans, 8:05 EST
LA Clippers: 20-11 Under as an underdog
New Orleans: 9-1 ATS in January
LA Lakers at Dallas, 8:35 EST
LA Lakers: 14-6 ATS off an Under
Dallas: 1-8 ATS off a road win
Charlotte at Chicago, 8:35 EST
Charlotte: 27-13 ATS off BB ATS losses
Chicago: 4-12 ATS off a SU win
New Jersey at Denver, 9:05 EST
New Jersey: 0-6 ATS L6 games
Denver: 8-1 ATS at home vs. Eastern Conference
Sacramento at Utah, 9:05 EST
Sacramento: 15-5 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Utah: 13-3 Over off double-digit win
Houston at Portland, 10:05 EST
Houston: 13-5 Under off an Over
Portland: 15-5 ATS in home games
Atlanta at Seattle, 10:35 EST
Atlanta: 4-16 ATS Away playing with same season revenge
Seattle: 9-0 ATS at home off 6+ losses
