Friday's NBA Tip Sheet
By Josh Jacobs
Does it surprise you that the Houston Rockets are 7-3 in their last 10 without Tracy McGrady in the lineup? And what about the race to burst the bubble in the East? Is their a team at the bottom half of the standings other then Chicago that actually wants to extend the season?
With less then a dozen or so games left for any given team, the ’09 NBA regular season is about to become another part of history. But before we grab our cash and run over to playoff wagering there’s still some unfinished business to resolve. And that’s where Friday brings us.
Milwaukee at Orlando – 7:00 p.m. EDT
Want a “fade” team to focus on? Then Milwaukee is as good as they come. A 1-9 ATS dip in the last 10 can be partially attributed to allowing 103.6 PPG on defense. Take into account that books have set the Bucks as underdogs in seven of those 10 games, at an average point spread of 6.1 points and have been outscored by a point margin of 8.5 PPG and the picture should become much more vivid. Getting ready to face a quality Magic team, Milwaukee finds itself at a much healthier looking, 10-7 ATS on the road versus teams with a winning record and is 13-10 ATS as six to 14-plus point underdogs. Orlando did look a bit flat in a win against the Knicks on Monday (winning 106-102) followed by a nice looking ‘W’ against Boston (84-82) even after getting outscored 20-14 in the fourth quarter. But thanks to a big time block by possible defensive player of the year, Dwight Howard with 3.8 seconds left, the Magic found themselves closing down the gym as winners. The problem remains; Orlando is now 0-3 ATS in its last three outings. The good news; attributed to a great defensive effort in the last six games (allowing just 91.8 PPG), the Magic are 6-0 on the ‘under’. In the last six home games, Orlando is 6-0 SU but is a mortal, 3-3 ATS. The Magic are also an impressive 26-16 ATS off one-day of rest.
Boston at Atlanta – 7:30 p.m. EDT
The Celtics could be entering the playoffs as the No. 3 seeded team. Breaking a recent four-game winning streak in Orlando, Boston will travel to Atlanta on Friday before turning to an easier schedule to close out the season. Just three teams playing over .500, including Atlanta, remain on the Celtics’ docket. But there’s no overlooking Boston’s 8-6 SU record since picking up troubled point guard, Stephon Marbury. Even worse is a 4-10 ATS stint in the same 14 games that Marbury has been part of the organization. The Hawks own a 5-2 ATS edge in the last seven head-to-head games against Boston while the home team is 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Atlanta has been laying waste to opponents with a seven-game winning streak coming to an end in Cleveland (102-96) on Mar. 21. The ‘over’ has been on a nice, 4-1 run in the last five as well, thanks to the Hawks shooting close to 50 percent from the floor, resulting in 102.2 PPG scored on offense. In their last meeting on Dec. 17, the Celtics were able to grab the 88-85 win, but failed to cover the four-point spread.
Denver at Dallas – 8:30 p.m. EDT
Possibly the sharpest game on the board, Dallas is just looking to grab whatever wins it can before the end of the season as a three-game lead for the No. 8 spot seems too close for comfort. The Mavericks have been rolling as a 9-0 SU record in their last nine home stands and a 14-1 SU performance in their last 15 home games is testament to. But road games have been a different story. Dallas is just 3-8 SU in its last 11 trips away from American Airlines Center. At least a 6-3 ATS record in the last nine overall has resulted in profit made at the counter (if you’re a backer of course). Some numbers to invest time into include the Mavs’ 19-23 ATS record off one-day of rest, a 13-21 ATS slide after coming off an ATS win (against Golden State, 128-106 as 9 ½-point favorites) and a 15-15 ATS as the home favorite. The Nuggets are on a run of their own, jumping to the occasion with a 6-1 SU and 4-3 ATS record in the last seven games. Shooting 47.3 percent from the perimeter in the same seven and 40.8 percent in the last five has helped push the offensive average to 111.9 PPG through the 6-1 run. But with the good comes the bad and a 2-7 SU and a 3-6 ATS fall in the last nine road trips has been hard to ignore. On the road this season, the Nuggets are 18-17 ATS. Maybe a 23-16-1 ATS record off one-day of rest can add just a bit of wagering confidence.
Memphis at Sacramento – 10:00 p.m. EDT
The last contest of the evening is also one of the least exciting based on yearly performances. The Grizzlies have worked for two wins in their last 19 games, are scoring 90.8 PPG in their last five (just 93.1 PPG on the season) and have been wildly unpredictable in the totals department (5-5 on the ‘over’ in the last 10 and 36-34 on the ‘under’ during the season). At least the Kings have harnessed a 10-7 ATS record in the last 17 despite falling on their face with a 4-17 SU disaster in their last 21. And a 7-5 performance on the ‘under’ in the last 12 is another welcomed trend (although not flattering by any means). In head-to-head matchups, Sacramento is 2-1 ATS in the last three games but has gone 3-7 ATS in the last 10. The ‘over’ is 3-0 in the last three meetings and is 7-3 in the last 10.
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Charlotte Bobcats vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Bobcats fell 95-93 to the Wizards last time out, as 6.5-point favorites on the road. That game's 188 points fell UNDER the posted total of 191.5.
Gerald Wallace tossed in 21 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The 76ers stretched their winning streak to four games with a 96-88 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The 76ers failed to cover the 10-point spread, and the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total of 200.5.
Thaddeus Young had 29 points from 9-for-18 shooting, while Andre Iguodala, and Andre Miller each had 15 points in the win.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 31-40 SU, 42-29 ATS
Philadelphia: 37-33 SU, 32-36-2 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to New York, Saturday, March 28
Philadelphia at Detroit, Sunday, March 29
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Toronto Raptors
Kevin Durant went for 24 points and six rebounds for the Thunder in their 107-89 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles covered as 8-point road favorites as the game played under the 207-point total listed by oddsmakers.
The Raptors built up a 21 point halftime lead and held off the Bucks for a 115-106 victory on Wednesday. The Raptors managed to cover the 4-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Chris Bosh had a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds, and Andrea Bargnani netted 23 points in the win.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 20-51 SU, 41-29-1 ATS
Toronto: 26-45 SU, 26-42-3 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing LA Lakers are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Oklahoma City is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 13 games
Toronto is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oklahoma City
Next up:
Oklahoma City at Boston, Sunday, March 29
Toronto home to Chicago, Sunday, March 29
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic
The Bucks were defeated 115-106 by the Raptors last time out, as 4-point underdogs on the road. That game's combined score made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Richard Jefferson had 22 points for the Bucks, and Charlie Bell added 20 in the loss.
The Magic were outplayed in the fourth quarter, but managed to hang on and defeat the Celtics 84-82 on Wednesday. The Magic failed to cover the 3.5-point spread, and the 166 points went UNDER the posted total of 188.5.
Dwight Howard had 24 points with 21 rebounds for a double-double in leading the way.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Orlando has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 31-41 SU, 36-34-2 ATS
Orlando: 53-18 SU, 44-26-1 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 7-3
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Miami are 7-3
After playing Boston are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Milwaukee at Miami, Saturday, March 28
Orlando at Miami, Monday, March 30
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks
The Celtics lost 84-82 to the Magic as a 3.5-point road underdog last time out. That game's 166 points went UNDER the posted total of 188.5.
Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 26 points and seven rebounds.
The Hawks were defeated 102-92 by the Spurs last time out, as 6.5-point favorites at home. The game's 194 points made it OVER the posted total of 179.
Joe Johnson collected 30 points in the loss.
Team records:
Boston: 54-19 SU, 37-36 ATS
Atlanta: 42-30 SU, 40-31-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma City are 4-6
After playing Orlando are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 10-1-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Next up:
Boston home to Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 29
Atlanta home to LA Lakers, Sunday, March 29
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Timberwolves were defeated 96-88 by the 76ers last time out, as 10-point underdogs. That game's combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total of 200.5.
Rodney Carney netted 21 points, and Craig Smith had 20 in a losing effort.
LeBron James netted 22 points with eight rebounds and dished out 11 assists to lift the Cavaliers to a 98-87 victory over the Nets on Wednesday. The Cavaliers failed to cover the 12-point spread, and the 185 points went UNDER the posted total of 190.
Anderson Varejo tossed in 16 points to go with 11 rebounds, while Mo Williams and Zydrunas Ilgauskas also scored 16 points.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 6 straight games.
Cleveland has won 10 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 20-52 SU, 32-38-2 ATS
Cleveland: 58-13 SU, 42-29 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing Dallas are 3-7
After playing New Jersey are 3-7
After a win are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Next up:
Minnesota home to New Jersey, Sunday, March 29
Cleveland home to Dallas, Sunday, March 29
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Jersey Nets
Kobe Bryant netted a game-high 30 points to go with eight rebounds and seven assists, as the Lakers defeated the Pistons 92-77 on Thursday. The Lakers covered the 8.5-point spread, but the 169 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 194.
Pau Gasol had 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Lamar Odom added 12 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Nets were defeated 98-87 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 12-point underdogs. The 185 points went UNDER the posted total of 190.
Vince Carter had 20 points with four rebounds and five assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
New Jersey has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 57-14 SU, 36-34-1 ATS
New Jersey: 30-41 SU, 37-33-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
LA Lakers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
New Jersey is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of New Jersey's last 19 games
Next up:
LA Lakers at Atlanta, Sunday, March 29
New Jersey at Minnesota, Sunday, March 29
New Orleans Hornets vs. New York Knicks
The Hornets were defeated 101-88 by the Nuggets last time out, as 4.5-point favorites. That game's 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 196.
Chris Paul tossed in 19 points with six rebounds and 13 assists in a losing effort.
Al Harrington collected 38 points with seven rebounds in the Knicks 140-135 overtime loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. The Knicks were 6.5-point favorites in the contest, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 217.
Current streak:
New York has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
New Orleans: 44-26 SU, 30-38-2 ATS
New York: 28-43 SU, 40-30-1 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Denver are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 6-4
After playing LA Clippers are 1-9
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 11 of New York's last 15 games at home
New York is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Next up:
New Orleans home to San Antonio, Sunday, March 29
New York at Charlotte, Saturday, March 28
Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs
Mike Taylor had 35 points and eight rebounds as the Clippers defeated the Knicks 140-135 in OT on Wednesday, as 6.5-point underdogs. That game's combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 217.
Zach Randolph added 33 points for the Clippers, and Al Thornton added 21.
Tony Parker dropped a game-high 42 points and grabbed 10 boards for a double-double on Wednesday, as the Spurs defeated the Hawks 102-92. The Spurs won the game as a 6.5-point underdog, while the 194 points made it OVER the posted total of 179.
Roger Mason added 18 points, and Michael Finley had 13 in the win.
Current streak:
San Antonio has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 18-54 SU, 29-43 ATS
San Antonio: 47-24 SU, 35-34-2 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 2-8
After playing New York are 3-7
After a win are 2-8
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of the LA Clippers last 25 games on the road
LA Clippers are 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
San Antonio is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
LA Clippers at Houston, Saturday, March 28
San Antonio at New Orleans, Sunday, March 29
Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks
Carmelo Anthony dropped 29 points in helping the Nuggets run over the Hornets 101-88 on Wednesday, as 4.5-point underdogs. The 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 196.
Chauncey Billups had 26 points with six rebounds and six assists for the Nuggets.
Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry each dropped 26 points in helping the Mavericks run to a 128-106 victory over the Warriors last time out. The Mavericks covered the 9.5-point spread, and the 234 points made it OVER the posted total of 225.
Jose Juan Barea had 20 points in the win, and Gerald Green added 14 in the win.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 46-26 SU, 39-32-1 ATS
Dallas: 43-28 SU, 35-36 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Golden State are 9-1
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Denver is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Denver's last 21 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Dallas's last 21 games when playing at home against Denver
Next up:
Denver home to Golden State, Saturday, March 28
Dallas at Cleveland, Sunday, March 29
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings
O.J. Mayo dropped 21 points for Memphis in its 94-82 loss to Miami on Monday night.
Miami covered as 9-point home favorites as the game played under the 194-point total listed by oddsmakers.
The Kings lost to Philadelphia 112-100 as a 5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (208).
Francisco Garcia led Sacramento with 24 points and Spencer Hawes had 17 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Memphis has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 17-53 SU, 30-39-1 ATS
Sacramento: 15-55 SU, 33-37 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 5-5
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Memphis is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Sacramento is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Next up:
Memphis at Portland, Saturday, March 28
Sacramento home to Phoenix, Sunday, March 29
CHARLOTTE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
MILWAUKEE vs. ORLANDO
Milwaukee is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. TORONTO
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 10-1-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
LA LAKERS vs. NEW JERSEY
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NEW ORLEANS vs. NEW YORK
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
New York is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against New Orleans
DENVER vs. DALLAS
Denver is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Denver is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA CLIPPERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Clippers are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games
San Antonio is 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
MEMPHIS vs. SACRAMENTO
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
Memphis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Hot Teams
-- Orlando won five of last six games (0-3 vs spread in last three).
-- 76ers won seven of their last nine games.
-- Raptors won three of their last four home games.
-- Hawks won six of their last eight games. Celtics won four of last five.
-- Cavaliers won last ten games, covered one of last six.
-- Lakers won seven of their last eight games.
-- Hornets won three of their last four games.
-- Mavericks won three of their last four games. Nuggets won six of their last seven games.
Cold Teams
-- Bucks lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Bobcats lost three of their last four road games.
-- Thunder lost five of their last seven games.
-- Minnesota lost its last six games (1-3 vs spread in last four).
-- Nets lost six of their last eight games.
-- Knicks lost their last six games (2-3 vs spread in last five).
-- Clippers lost three of their last four games. Spurs are 0-5 vs spread in last five home games.
-- Memphis lost its last five games (1-4 vs spread). Sacramento lost six of its last seven games.
Totals
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Charlotte games stayed under the total; four of 76ers' last five games went over.
-- Last six Oklahoma City games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Boston games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Cleveland home games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven New Orleans games stayed under the total.
-- Last seven Dallas home games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Clipper games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Memphis road games stayed under the total.
Back-to Back
-- Milwaukee is 7-4 vs spread the last 11 games, when they had a game the next night.
-- Bobcats covered six of last seven if they play again the next night.
-- Minnesota is 4-2 vs spread on road if it has home game next night.
-- Lakers are 5-1 vs spread playing second consecutive night on road.
-- Knicks are 3-6 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Denver is 7-4-1 vs spread if it plays again the next night.
-- Clippers are 5-3 vs the spread when playing first of two consecutive nights on the road.
-- Memphis is 1-5 vs spread on road if it plays again the next night.
Friday NBA Research
By Indiancowboy
Milwaukee vs. Orlando
Orlando comes off a nice win over Boston, although did not cover the -3.5 spread (winning by just 2). Orlando killed this team by 26 last time they played in milwaukee; big revenge game for the bucks; but they are so horrible on the road currently as evidenced by their last game in toronto; a small lean on the bucks first half here as you can probably get a good line there.
Charlotte vs. Philadelphia
Philly beat this team by 6 earlier this year on jan 9; charlotte won before that by 9 as a 3 point dog at home; charlotte comes off a home loss to indiana; then a loss to washington on the road despite fighting for a playoff spot; philly comes off 3 straight wins and has won 7 of 9 as they too make a playoff push; charlotte needs a big game so they should show up well for this game; a small lean on charlotte as i can see them winning outright with some urgency; just a small lean though
Boston vs. Atlanta
Atlanta has a great history of covering against boston in atl; atlanta has covered the last 4 times these 2 teams have played in atl dating back to the eastern conference playoffs last year; there is no line yet as i write this; boston comes off a tough loss to orlando and the hawks come off a loss to the spurs; tough go either way.
Minnesota vs. Cleveland
I have a standard rule in not wagering against cleveland; the line is no surprise as it is 14 as teams such as the wiz or whoever it might be that is a considerable sub .500 team this spread gets laid; cleveland beat this team by 23 last time out; if anything a small lean on the under as i have this game at 188; but no large significance.
Lakers vs. New Jersey
You bet against the lakers despite the road chalk you get what happened at OKC or what happened at the pistons yesterday; this team just keeps on covering; lakers beat this team by 27 at home last time; nj is struggling of late as well but I can't force myself to lay road chalk but the lakers have covered 3 in a row.