Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Tuesday 11/13/18
Tuesday’s NBA
Cleveland is 1-11 this season, 1-5 at home, 0-3 as HU. Cavaliers’ last five games stayed under the total. Charlotte won three of its last four games; they’re 3-4 on road, 1-1 as AF. Four of their last five games stayed under. Hornets beat Cleveland by 32 ten days ago, ending 9-game series skid; Hornets are 1-3-1 vs spread in last five visits to Ohio. Last three series games stayed under total.
Houston won four of its last six games after a 1-5 start; they’re 4-3 on road, 1-0 as AU. Four of their last five games stayed under the total. Denver lost its last three games after a 9-1 start; they’re 5-2 at home, 4-3 as HF. Three of their last four games went over. Rockets won their last seven games with Denver (5-2 vs spread); they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here (over 3-2).
Steph Curry is out here. Atlanta lost eight of its last nine games; they’re 1-6 on road, 3-4 as AU. Three of their last four games stayed under the total. Golden State lost to the Clippers Monday; they lost two of last three games after a 10-1 start, are 6-2 as HF. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Warriors won their last seven games with Atlanta (4-3 vs spread); Hawks are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Oakland. Three of last four series games stayed under.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Predictions 11-13-2018
The Cleveland Cavaliers own the worst record in the NBA as they prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Cleveland has dropped five consecutive games, the latest being a 99-98 setback against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
Rookie point guard Collin Sexton had the chance to be a hero in the loss to the Bulls but came up empty in the final seconds. "I felt like I got to my spot and that was the right spot," Sexton told reporters. "They told me to take that, I'm going to make it the next time." The Hornets mauled the Cavaliers 126-94 on Nov. 3 and enter the rematch fresh off Sunday's impressive 113-103 road win over the Detroit Pistons. "Their effort and their attention to detail were fantastic," Charlotte coach James Borrego told reporters. "I'm really proud of our group on both ends of the floor."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBATV, FS Southeast (Charlotte), FS Ohio (Cleveland) Linea: Hornets -7
ABOUT THE HORNETS (7-6): Veteran point guard Tony Parker matched his season high of 24 points against Detroit and was a solid 11-of-18 from the field in his latest impressive performance. "He is a leader," star guard Kemba Walker told reporters of Parker. "He brings passion and the winning attitude. He just knows how to win." Walker recorded 24 points and eight assists against the Pistons and is averaging 27.7 points to go along with eight assists over the past three contests.
ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (1-11): Cleveland's injury list continues to grow as forward Cedi Osman (back) will miss second straight game, while swingman Kyle Korver (foot) is slated to miss at least two more games and shooting guard JR Smith (illness) is questionable. The Cavaliers are already without standout forward Kevin Love (foot surgery) for another month while point guard George Hill (shoulder) and forward Sam Dekker (ankle) are also ailing. Sexton made his second career start on Saturday and tallied a season-best 20 points in 34 minutes.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. The Hornets have lost their past seven visits to Cleveland.
2. Cavaliers C Tristan Thompson has recorded three straight double-doubles and scored a season-high 22 points in Saturday's loss to the Bulls.
3. Charlotte F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (ankle) was injured against the Pistons and is questionable for Tuesday's game.
PREDICTION: Hornets 113, Cavaliers 108
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Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Preview and Predictions 11-13-2018
The Carmelo Anthony saga is in high-drama mode as the Houston Rockets visit the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Anthony will miss his third straight game due to what the team is terming an "illness" while news reports claim he won't play again for the Rockets.
Anthony appears to be done with Houston after averaging 13.4 points over 10 games while struggling to fit in as a reserve for the first time in his career. Close friend Chris Paul of the Rockets said "Melo's been great, working hard every day," but the quick decision by the organization to move on speaks volumes. Denver's stunning 9-1 start has been followed with three straight setbacks and the squad was outclassed 121-114 by the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. "This is our first little bit of adversity, so we have respond," center Mason Plumlee told reporters. "We have to come out and play really well our next home game."
TV: 9 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), Altitude (Denver) Linea: Nuggets -3.5
ABOUT THE ROCKETS (5-7): Houston had the offense clicking during Sunday's 115-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers and guard James Harden poured in a season-best 40 points. Harden connected on eight 3-pointers during the contest and has tallied 25 or more points in four of the last five games. "When we're like that, we're going to score a bunch of points," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters. "And if ... our defense can keep improving then we're the team that we want to be."
ABOUT THE NUGGETS (9-4): The Denver slide began with two-point losses to the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets. and coach Michael Malone's frustration level grew with the loss to the Bucks. "I just hate the fact that the way we've closed the games," Malone told reporters. "Forget the wins and losses. But if somebody's going to beat you, make them beat you and I feel like we're really contributing to our own demise right now." Power forward Paul Millsap had his best game of the season Sunday, making five 3-pointers while registering 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. The Rockets went 3-0 against the Nuggets last season and have won the past seven meetings.
2. Denver C Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.5 points over the past two games after putting up 5.8 over the previous four outings.
3. Houston C Clint Capela (knee) is expected to play after being injured Sunday but SG Gerald Green (ankle) will miss his second straight game.
PREDICTION: Rockets 119, Nuggets 111
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Golden State Warriors Preview and Predictions 11-13-2018
The Golden State Warriors will be without star Stephen Curry for a third straight game when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. Curry suffered a strained left groin against Milwaukee on Thursday, and a return date has yet to be set.
The Warriors missed Curry on Monday, when only three players scored in double digits during a 121-116 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, the setback coming at a time in which coach Steve Kerr is trying to get his stellar point guard to remain patient. "We're still going to evaluate daily and see where it all goes, but it's frustrating for him," Kerr told reporters. "He's had such a great start to the year. But again, it's a new injury for him and we've got to make sure he's fully healthy before we put him back out there." The Hawks have dropped four straight games, including a 107-106 setback against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday in the opener of their four-game road trip. Atlanta is just 1-6 away from home, but it came close to posting a win until LeBron James scored the decisive hoop for the Lakers with 15.3 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV, FS Southeast (Atlanta), NBCS Bay Area (Golden State) Linea: Warriors -13.5
ABOUT THE HAWKS (3-10): Rookie point guard Trae Young continued his strong start with 20 points and 12 assists against the Lakers, but he felt a bit sour due to the result. "It was a battle, for sure. The way the whole game went back and forth," Young told reporters. "They made a lot of plays, we made a lot of plays. I feel like I could have done a little bit more to help get my team the win." Young has posted double-doubles in four of his last six games and is averaging 18.5 points and 8.2 assists.
ABOUT THE WARRIORS (11-3): Small forward Kevin Durant recorded 33 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists while Klay Thompson scored 31 points but was just 5-for-16 from 3-point range in the loss to the Clippers. Kerr was concerned that the defense allowed 90 points over the first three quarters before giving up just 16 in the fourth while forcing the extra session. "Our defense turned it up the last six minutes, and that got us back in the game and gave us a chance to win," Kerr said during his postgame press conference. "We didn't deserve it. It was their game. They deserved it."
BUZZER BEATERS
1. The Warriors have won each of the last seven meetings and 12 of the last 13.
2. Hawks C Dewayne Dedmon (personal reasons) will miss his second straight game.
3. Golden State backup PG Shaun Livingston (foot) scored eight points in 19 minutes against the Clippers after missing the previous seven contests.
PREDICTION: Warriors 125, Hawks 104
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NBA
Tuesday, November 13
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Trend Report
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Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Charlotte
Cleveland is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Houston Rockets
Houston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver Nuggets
Denver is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Denver is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
Denver is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Denver is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games at home
Denver is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Denver is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
Denver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 10 games when playing at home against Houston
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Golden State
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Golden State is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Golden State's last 10 games
Golden State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Golden State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
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