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Heat Go For 10th Straight vs Magic

All the victories the Miami Heat have been accumulating lately are starting to pay off in the standings.

The Heat look to match their longest winning streak from last season and move into a tie for first place in the Southeast Division when they host the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

Miami (36-2) extended its longest winning streak of the season to nine games Friday night with a 103-97 victory over Sacramento.

Oddsmakers have made Heat -7.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 186 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 74% of bets for this game have been placed on Heat -7.5 (View NBA Bet Percentages).

Suns Look For Win Over Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns had mixed results against the NBA's conference leaders. Their play against the Denver Nuggets, however, has been fairly consistent in recent years.

After a letdown that followed perhaps their biggest win of the season, the Suns look to continue their recent success against the Nuggets when the teams meet on Saturday night.

Phoenix (50-15) had a six-game winning streak snapped Friday night, losing 105-83 to Eastern Conference-leading Detroit.

Oddsmakers have made Phoenix -3 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 222.5 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 87% of bets for this game have been placed on Phoenix-3

Boozer & Jazz Return to Cleveland

Nearly three years after a messy parting, Carlos Boozer finally returns to Cleveland to the face to the Cavaliers and their fans.

After spurning the Cavaliers to sign a more lucrative contract with the Jazz, Boozer makes his long-awaited return to Cleveland as Utah continues its four-game road trip on Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena.

Oddsmakers have made Cleveland -5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 193 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 76% of bets for this game have been placed on Cleveland -5 (View NBA Bet Percentages).

Suns Want 2nd Big Win vs Detroit

The Phoenix Suns have little time to relax after one of their most strenuous victories of the season.

Two days after knocking off the best team in the Western Conference, the Suns try and defeat the leaders in the East when they host the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Phoenix (50-14) tightened the race for the top seed in the West with a thrilling 129-127 double-overtime victory over first-place Dallas on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers have made Phoenix -6 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 203 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 77% of bets for this game have been placed on Phoenix-6

Late Nite Hoops: Lakers at Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers are frustrated and embarrassed, but at least they might finally be getting healthy.

Following a three-day break, the Lakers hope to have two starters back in the lineup as they try to snap a six-game losing streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

Just two weeks after coach Phil Jackson suffered the first six-game losing streak of his coaching career, Los Angeles (33-31) has done it again.

Oddsmakers have made Denver -4 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 213 total points (View NBA Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 89% of bets for this game have been placed on Denver -4