Cnotes March National Basketball Association News-Trends-Picks !

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 15

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MILWAUKEE (13 - 52) at NEW YORK (26 - 40) - 3/15/2014, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 66-83 ATS (-25.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 121-162 ATS (-57.2 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 63-45 ATS (+13.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 28-38 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (33 - 30) at WASHINGTON (34 - 31) - 3/15/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DENVER (29 - 36) at ATLANTA (28 - 35) - 3/15/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 143-192 ATS (-68.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
DENVER is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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INDIANA (48 - 17) at DETROIT (25 - 40) - 3/15/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in March games this season.
INDIANA is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 64-50 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (38 - 27) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 50) - 3/15/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 89-69 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 44-22 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 106-77 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 51-33 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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SACRAMENTO (23 - 42) at CHICAGO (36 - 29) - 3/15/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 51-80 ATS (-37.0 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, March 15

Hot teams
-- Knicks won their last five games (4-1 vs spread).
-- Wizards won nine of their last 12 games. Brooklyn won seven of its last eight.
-- Nuggets won four of their last six games. Atlanta won its last couple games, after losing previous six.
-- Grizzlies won six of their last eight games.
-- Bulls won seven of their last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Bucks lost seven of last nine games, but covered last four.
-- Detroit lost eight of its last ten games. Pacers are 0-9 against spread in their last nine games (2-4 last six SU).
-- 76ers lost their last nineteen games (5-14 vs spread).
-- Kings won/covered three of their last nine games.

Series records
-- Bucks lost seven of last eight games with New York.
-- Wizards are 2-0 vs Brooklyn this season, winning by 4-6 points.
-- Nuggets won six of last seven games with Atlanta.
-- Pacers won seven of last nine games with Detroit.
-- Grizzlies won four of last five games with Philly.
-- Kings lost last three visits to Chicago by 40-6-6 points.

Totals
-- Six of last eight New York games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Wizard-Net games went over total.
-- Six of last seven Denver games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Indiana games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Memphis games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Sacramento games stayed under total.




NBA

Saturday, March 15

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. NEW YORK
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Milwaukee is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New York is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Milwaukee
New York is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee

7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Washington is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
DENVER vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Denver's last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against Denver

7:30 PM
INDIANA vs. DETROIT
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Indiana's last 23 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana

7:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Memphis

8:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Chicago's last 25 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Saturday, March 15


Hot Nets face tough test versus Wizards

Having cashed in against the spread in their last three games and seven of their last eight, the Brooklyn Nets and their backers will look for another notch in the winning column Saturday.

The Nets are in Washington to face the Wizards Saturday evening and haven't fared well versus the Wiz.

In two games this season, the Nets are 0-2 both straight up and ATS against the Wizards.

Saturday's game opened as a Pick.


Pacers have started coast now for bettors

The Indiana Pacers have already booked their ticket to the playoffs this season and ever since they have soured for bettors.

The Pacers started the season 11-3 against the spread on the road, but since New Years they are a disastrous 3-13 ATS when away from Indiana. Covering the spread playing the east has been just as bad as the Pacers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven versus the lowly Eastern Conference.

The Pacers open as 5.5-point road favorites when they travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons Saturday.


Bucks surprisingly hot ATS play

The Milwaukee Bucks have been atrocious this year and will almost definitely have a lottery pick in the draft. Somehow though, they've turned all their woes around for bettors.

The Bucks are 4-0 against the spread in their last four and 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games. The Bucks have also been paying out when the visit Madison Square Garden, going 8-3 ATS in the last 11 in the Big Apple.

Milwaukee will look to help out bettors some more when they face the Knicks as 10-point dogs Saturday.


Rondo to sit second game of back-to-backs

Rajon Rondo will not play in the second game of any back-to-back games for the rest of the season according to CBS Boston.

Danny Ainge, the Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, told the affiliate "Based on where we are as a team and Rondo is in his rehab, it’s probably safe to say he won’t play back-to-backs the rest of the year."

An ACL injury has limited Rondo to 19 games for the Celtics this season.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Short Sheet

Saturday, March 15

Milwaukee at NY Knicks, 12:05 ET
Milwaukee: 2-13 ATS after 3 or more consecutive unders
NY Knicks: 16-4 ATS after a game where they made 50% of their 3 point shots or better

Brooklyn at Washington, 7:05 ET
Brooklyn: 6-1 ATS after 3 straight games with 45 or less rebounds
Washington: 2-6 ATS off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite

Denver at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Denver: 18-5 ATS after allowing 105 points or more 5 straight games
Atlanta: 4-14 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive wins

Indiana at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Indiana: 41-26 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Detroit: 5-15 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders

Memphis at Philadelphia, 7:35 ET
Memphis: 12-1 ATS in road games after playing 4 consecutive games as favorite
Philadelphia: 2-12 ATS in home games in non-conference games

Sacramento at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Sacramento: 16-6 OVER after having lost 3 of their last 4
Chicago: 7-17 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

 

[CNOTES]

Saturday, March 15

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Milwaukee - 12:00 PM ET Milwaukee +10 500 *****

New York - Under 205.5 500

 

[CNOTES]

THE REST OF THE NBA SCHEDULE:

Saturday, March 15

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Brooklyn - 7:00 PM ET Brooklyn -3 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Washington - Under 197.5 500

Denver - 7:30 PM ET Denver +6 500
Atlanta - Over 218.5 500

Indiana - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +5.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Detroit - Under 197.5 500

Memphis - 7:30 PM ET Memphis -13.5 500
Philadelphia - Over 199 500

Sacramento - 8:00 PM ET Chicago -8.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Chicago - Over 188 500

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 16

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PHOENIX (37 - 28) at TORONTO (37 - 27) - 3/16/2014, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
TORONTO is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHOENIX is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games this season.
PHOENIX is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Sunday games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PHOENIX is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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CHARLOTTE (32 - 34) at MILWAUKEE (13 - 53) - 3/16/2014, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 126-95 ATS (+21.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 37-26 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against Central division opponents this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-84 ATS (-26.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 38-54 ATS (-21.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (44 - 21) at MIAMI (44 - 19) - 3/16/2014, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 272-211 ATS (+39.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 84-51 ATS (+27.9 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
HOUSTON is 102-62 ATS (+33.8 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against HOUSTON 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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BOSTON (22 - 44) at NEW ORLEANS (26 - 39) - 3/16/2014, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (39 - 27) at OKLAHOMA CITY (48 - 17) - 3/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 87-69 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 76-60 ATS (+10.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 84-63 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 303-238 ATS (+41.2 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games this season.
DALLAS is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 160-123 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 439-371 ATS (+30.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-6 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-1 straight up against DALLAS 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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UTAH (22 - 44) at SAN ANTONIO (49 - 16) - 3/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 136-107 ATS (+18.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 111-87 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 424-358 ATS (+30.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 155-117 ATS (+26.3 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 169-131 ATS (+24.9 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 57-39 ATS (+14.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 336-276 ATS (+32.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 7-6 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 12-2 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (23 - 43) at MINNESOTA (32 - 32) - 3/16/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (41 - 26) at PORTLAND (43 - 23) - 3/16/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 61-90 ATS (-38.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (26 - 40) at LA CLIPPERS (47 - 20) - 3/16/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 38-28 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 30-21 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 69-103 ATS (-44.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

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

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Sunday, March 16


Knicks win sixth straight, cashing for backers

The New York Knicks are bringing in Phil Jackson in on a high note.

With the Knicks 115-94 win Saturday night over Milwaukee, New York has now won six consecutive games. What's even better is that Knicks backers have been able to cash in on the streak as well. The Knicks are 5-1 against the spread during their current run - one of the best ATS runs of the season.

The Knicks don't play again until Wednesday, when they host the Indiana Pacers.


Bettors enjoying a hot ATS month from Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have been sizzling straight up against the spread in the month of March. The Raps are 5-1 SU and ATS and will face the Phoenix Suns Sunday afternoon.

Coincidentally, the Raptors and Suns are two top teams in the NBA against the spread. The Suns are 42.22-1 ATS while the Raptors are 39-24-1 ATS.


Spurs have been incredible, undefeated, in March

The San Antonio Spurs are surging as of late. Since the beginning of March, the Spurs are undefeated straight-up (7-0) and a solid 5-2 against the spread.

The two spreads that the Spurs failed to cover were by a combined 7.5-points - including missing the ATS win against the Dallas Mavericks by 0.5. The Spurs have also covered both games at home so far in March in decisive fashion.

The Spurs will look to remain unbeaten in March when they welcome the Utah Jazz plus 15 Sunday.


Back injury ends Odom's season in Spain

Forward Lamar Odom's season in Spain was cut short by a back injury.

The Spanish team, Baskonia, said Saturday that Odom's personal doctors in New York ruled him unfit to play for two months, putting an end to his present contract, according to the Associated Press.

Odom, who won two NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, signed a two-month contract with the Basque club in February.


Warriors stars lighting up Trail Blazers this season

The two times this season the Golden State Warriors clashed with the Portland Trail Blazers, the Warriors big guns have shown up.

Stephen Curry has averaged 30-points and 9.5-assists against Portland this year, including a stellar 38-point performance on Jan. 26. The Warriors offensive dominance does not end with Curry as David Lee has averaged 16 ppg and 12 rpg.

If Portland expects to walk away with a win, then they will need to find a way to stop the Warriors big two or somehow match their offensive output.

The Warriors are 1.5-point road favorites against the Trail Blazers Sunday.


Covering in Oklahoma City has come easy to Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks are currently in a dogfight for playoff position in the Western Conference, but bettors shouldn't be worried about the Mavs chances against the spread in Oklahoma Sunday.

The Mavs are strong on the road - 42-18 ATS in their last 60 road games - but are even better when they play in Chesapeake Energy Arena - 16-5-1 ATS at Oklahoma City. For bettors security, the road team also has a strong 24-8-1 ATS record when these two teams meet.

The Mavs enter their game with the Oklahoma City Thunder as 8-point road dogs.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Sunday, March 16


Kings becoming a hot under play

The Sacramento Kings are becoming a hot under play, despite the fact they give up almost 104 points per game.

The Kings have gone under the game total in seven of their last eight games, including the five in a row.

The reason for the Kings under run has been scoring, or lack-there-of. They have scored less than 90 points four time in eight games and are only averaging 97 point per game in that time.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, March 16

Phoenix at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Phoenix: 12-4 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Toronto: 17-8 OVER after a non-conference game

Charlotte at Milwaukee, 1:05 ET
Charlotte: 11-3 ATS against Central division opponents
Milwaukee: 13-25 ATS when playing on back-to-back days

Houston at Miami, 3:30 ET
Houston: 1-9 ATS in road games after 2 or more consecutive losses
Miami: 11-2 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

Boston at New Orleans, 6:05 ET
Boston: 30-18 UNDER as an underdog
New Orleans: 37-20 UNDER in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points

Dallas at Oklahoma City, 7:05 ET
Dallas: 40-27 OVER revenging a loss vs opponent
Oklahoma City: 71-42 OVER as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

Utah at San Antonio, 7:05 ET
Utah: 20-11 UNDER as a road underdog
San Antonio: 41-27 ATS after scoring 105 points or more

Sacramento at Minnesota, 7:05 ET
Sacramento: 25-49 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days
Minnesota: 24-12 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more

Golden State at Portland, 9:05 ET
Golden State: 17-7 ATS off a home loss
Portland: 14-27 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games

Cleveland at LA Clippers, 9:35 ET
Cleveland: 7-19 ATS after a non-conference game
LA Clippers: 30-21 ATS as a favorite

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, March 16

Hot teams
-- Bobcats won five of their last six games.
-- Raptors won five of their last six games.
-- Minnesota won five of its last eight games.
-- Oklahoma City won five of its last seven games. Mavericks won three of their last four.
-- Spurs won last nine games, covered five of last six.
-- Clippers won their last ten games (7-2-1 vs spread). Cavaliers won three of their last five road games.

Cold Teams
-- Bucks lost six of their last seven games.
-- Suns lost three of their last four games.
-- Heat lost five of their last six games. Houston lost its last two games by 8-24 points.
-- New Orleans lost ten of its last thirteen games. Celtics lost five of their last seven.
-- Sacramento lost four of its last five games.
-- Jazz lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Portland lost four of its last five games. Warriors lost last two games, after winning previous five.

Series records
-- Bobcats won their last four games with Milwaukee.
-- Raptors won three of last four games with Phoenix.
-- Rockets beat Miami 106-103 March 4, snapping 7-game series skid.
-- Pelicans won their last four games against Boston.
-- Kings lost three of last four visits to Minnesota.
-- Thunder won their last seven games with Dallas.
-- Spurs won 15 of their last 17 games with Utah.
-- Warriors won four of last five games with Portland.
-- Clippers lost eight of last ten games with Cleveland.

Totals
-- Four of last five Charlotte games stayed under total.
-- Last four Toronto home games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Houston-Miami games went over.
-- Four of last five New Orleans games went over total.
-- Last five Sacramento games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Maverick-Thunder games.
-- Seven of last ten Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Golden State games.
-- Four of last five Cleveland-Clipper games stayed under.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Sunday, March 16

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. TORONTO
Phoenix is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing Toronto
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix

1:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games
Milwaukee is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home

3:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. MIAMI
Houston is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 18 games on the road
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

6:00 PM
BOSTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 10 games when playing New Orleans
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Dallas is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Oklahoma City is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Dallas

7:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Minnesota is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

7:00 PM
UTAH vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Utah's last 18 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Utah is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
San Antonio is 14-5-1 ATS in its last 20 games when playing at home against Utah

9:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. PORTLAND
Golden State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland
Golden State is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Portland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Portland's last 12 games

9:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA CLIPPERS
Cleveland is 12-2 SU in their last 14 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Sunday, March 16

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Game of the Day: Rockets at Heat
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Houston Rockets at Miami Heat (-5, 209)

The Miami Heat are experiencing their worst stretch of the season and will try to regain their touch when they host the Houston Rockets in Sunday’s nationally televised contest. Miami has lost five of its last six games and is threatening to fall out of the derby with the Indiana Pacers for top seed in the Eastern Conference. Houston was playing superbly until losing its last two games and is in fourth place in the Western Conference.

The recent slide is easily Miami’s worst stretch of the season and it began with a 106-103 loss to Houston on March 4. Center Chris Bosh was highly disappointed after the Heat lost to the lowly Denver Nuggets 111-107 on Friday. “Five out of six, to our standards, that’s unacceptable,” Bosh told reporters. “We know we’re better than this. We have to do a better job. We have to have better urgency.” The Rockets are wrapping up a three-game trip that began with losses to Oklahoma City and Chicago.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

LINE HISTORY: Miami opens as a 5-point favorite with a total of 209.

INJURY WATCH: N/A

WHY BET THE ROCKETS (44-21 SU, 33-30-2 ATS, 31-32-2 O/U: Houston lost just twice in a 17-game span prior to the consecutive losses and hasn’t lost three straight games all season. The Rockets were routed by the Bulls 111-87 on Thursday and shot just 35.4 percent from the field and 5-of-26 from 3-point range in an effort that greatly disturbed coach Kevin McHale. “We did not come out ready to play,” McHale said afterward. “I have no idea why. You have to ask them. We did not offensive or defensively start the game. We were walking it up, not running.”

WHY BET THE HEAT (44-19 SU, 28-33-2 ATS, 31-32-2 O/U): Forward LeBron James hasn’t scored more than 23 points in any game during Miami’s recent down stretch. James had failed to reach 20 points in three of the six outings and is just 5-of-21 from 3-point range. The superstar hasn’t posted a double-double since Feb. 12 and his career-high 61-point outing against the Charlotte Bobcats on March 3 marks the only time this month he has scored more than 30 points. James had 22 points but just one rebound in the recent loss to Houston.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Rockets are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Heat are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 Sunday games.
* Under is 4-1 in Heat last five overall.

CONSENSUS: 52% of bettors are backing the Rockets +5

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Dunkel

Houston at Miami
The Heat (25-6 at home) host Houston today as the Rockets come in with a 1-4 ATS record in their last 5 road games against teams with a winning home record. Miami is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Game 871-872: Phoenix at Toronto (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 116.772; Toronto 128.585
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 12; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-4 1/2); Over

Game 873-874: Charlotte at Milwaukee (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 118.318; Milwaukee 116.146
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 5 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+5 1/2); Over

Game 875-876: Houston at Miami (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 121.159; Miami 128.893
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5); Over

Game 877-878: Boston at New Orleans (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 110.261; New Orleans 117.623
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 7 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 5 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-5 1/2); Under

Game 879-880: Dallas at Oklahoma City (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.337; Oklahoma City 122.207
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8; 216
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+8); Under

Game 881-882: Utah at San Antonio (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 110.682; San Antonio 132.038
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 21 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 15; 199
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-15); Over

Game 883-884: Sacramento at Minnesota (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 114.886; Minnesota 120.436
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 5 1/2; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 7 1/2; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+7 1/2); Over

Game 885-886: Golden State at Portland (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 120.937; Portland 123.792
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 3; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+2); Under

Game 887-888: Cleveland at LA Clippers (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 119.114; LA Clippers 126.902
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8; 199
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 11 1/2; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+11 1/2); Under

 

[CNOTES]

Sunday, March 16

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Charlotte 0 0th Charlotte -6 500 *****
Milwaukee 0 Under 195.5 500

Phoenix 0 0th Phoenix +4 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Toronto 0 Under 204 500

Houston - 3:30 PM ET Miami -5.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Miami - Under 207.5 500

Boston - 6:00 PM ET New Orleans -6 500
New Orleans - Under 195.5 500

Sacramento - 7:00 PM ET Sacramento +7.5 500 *****
Minnesota - Under 211.5 500

Dallas - 7:00 PM ET Dallas +7.5 500
Oklahoma City - Over 215 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Utah - 7:00 PM ET Utah +15 500
San Antonio - Under 200.5 500

Golden State - 9:00 PM ET Portland +2 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Portland - Under 207.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Cleveland - 9:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers -11 500 *****
L.A. Clippers - Under 207.5 500 *****

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 18

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MIAMI (45 - 19) at CLEVELAND (26 - 41) - 3/18/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 9-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (37 - 28) at ATLANTA (30 - 35) - 3/18/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 114-148 ATS (-48.8 Units) in March games since 1996.
TORONTO is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games this season.
TORONTO is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (13 - 54) at PORTLAND (43 - 24) - 3/18/2014, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (35 - 31) at SACRAMENTO (23 - 44) - 3/18/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 80-65 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

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

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ORLANDO (19 - 48) at GOLDEN STATE (42 - 26) - 3/18/2014, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-1 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, March 18

Hot teams
-- Raptors won five of their last seven games.
-- Hawks won their last four games, three by 5 or less points.
-- Wizards won sevenn of their last ten games.
-- Golden State won six of its last eight games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers/Heat both lost five of their last seven games.
-- Bucks lost seven of their last eight games. Portland lost five of six.
-- Sacramento lost five of its last six games.
-- Magic lost last five games, last four by 9 or less points.

Series records
-- Cavaliers lost their last nine games with Miami.
-- Hawks won 14 of last 18 games with Toronto.
-- Bucks won four of last five games with Portland.
-- Kings won three of last four games with Washington.
-- Warriors lost eight of last ten games with Orlando.

Totals
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Cleveland games.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Atlanta games.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under.
-- Last six Sacramento games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Golden State games.




NBA

Tuesday, March 18

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. CLEVELAND
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 15 games

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 3-15-1 ATS in its last 19 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 21 games when playing Portland
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Portland's last 21 games when playing Milwaukee
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

10:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SACRAMENTO
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Sacramento
Washington is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

10:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. GOLDEN STATE
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Golden State's last 20 games when playing at home against Orlando
Golden State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando


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NBA

Tuesday, March 18

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Bank Shots: NBA's weekly betting news and notes
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For the week of March 10-16

Hottest ATS - San Antonio Spurs (4-0 S/U, 4-0 ATS)

It should come as no surprise to basketball fans that the Spurs continue rolling along, just as they've done for the better part of the last 15 years. With everyone healthy and the bench as deep as it's ever been, San Antonio is the team to beat in the Western Conference after reeling off a perfect week both straight up and against the spread. The Spurs opened with an impressive 104-96 win in Chicago, then followed it up with double-digit home routs over Portland, the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah to secure top spot in the West.


Coldest ATS - Atlanta Hawks (3-0 S/U, 0-3 ATS)

Once considered a shoo-in for home-court advantage in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Hawks now find themselves in a battle just to reach the postseason. Last week's performance should help a great deal, as Atlanta reeled off a perfect 3-0 stretch despite failing to cover in each. Narrow victories over the Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets have Atlanta riding high after a six-game losing skid had dropped the Hawks dangerously close to the outside of the playoff picture.


Best Over play - New York Knicks (3-0 SU, 3-0 O/U)

The hot-and-cold Knicks are scorching right now, having won six consecutive games while racking up at least 107 points in each. They turned it up a notch last week, averaging a ridiculous 118 points in victories over East minnows Philadelphia, Boston and Milwaukee. Superstar forward Carmelo Anthony led the way on the offensive end - averaging 26.3 points over the three-game stretch - but had plenty of help from a supporting cast that included Tim Hardaway Jr. (23.3 points) and J.R. Smith (16.7 points).


Best Under play - Charlotte Bobcats (4-0 SU, 0-4 O/U)

The Bobcats are back to playing fundamentally sound basketball following a rough defensive stretch - and that has meant low-scoring victories by the boatload. With Charlotte's totals climbing since the beginning of the season, the Bobcats responded last week with four straight victories in which they allowed no more than 98 points. Only Sunday's 101-92 victory over Milwaukee came close to reaching the total; earlier wins over Denver, Washington and Minnesota all fell at least eight points below, making Charlotte the top under play of the week.


Surveying the schedule

Just how many more games will the Philadelphia 76ers lose before they finally claim their next victory? The woeful 76ers are at 20 straight defeats and counting - and as you might expect, the schedule doesn't offer much in the way of relief. Things will be especially rough for Philadelphia this week, as it faces a four-game week in which it will match up against the East-leading Indiana Pacers, play a pair of games against the defensively stout Chicago Bulls and take on the red-hot New York Knicks.


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NBA

Tuesday, March 18

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This week's best NBA spot bet opportunities
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Letdown spot

Chicago has two big games this week and a pair of games against the worst team in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls host Oklahoma City on Monday night, and then play at Philadelphia Wednesday. Chicago stays on the road for a game in Indiana on Friday before returning home to host the Sixers on Saturday.

The Bulls will be playing their third game in four nights against Philadelphia so they have that going against them. If Chicago crushes the Sixers in the first meeting and pulls out a win at Indiana on Friday night, the Bulls will certainly be in a letdown spot as a big home favorite on Saturday in the quick rematch against hapless Philadelphia.


Look-ahead spot

Minnesota has been inconsistent with their play recently as they’ve alternated wins and losses over their last seven games. The Timberwolves will open their three-game week Wednesday night in Dallas, play at Houston Thursday, and then host Phoenix Sunday.

The Timberwolves should be focused on the Mavericks as they have two days off to prepare and get ready for that game. But Minnesota may be looking ahead to the Rockets game since they’ve been blown out by Houston twice this season with the last being an ugly 107-89 home defeat last month.


Schedule spot

The Miami Heat were in terrible form over the last two weeks, going just 2-5 SU and ATS. Miami has an easy, but busy upcoming week as they’ll play four games with three of the games coming on the road. Their toughest opponent is Memphis Friday night, and fortunately for the Heat, that’s their lone home game.

Miami will play on a back-to-back set Saturday night in New Orleans. That will also be Miami’s fourth game in five nights, and the Pelicans game is sandwiched between Memphis and Portland. There’s a good chance Miami just goes through the motions in New Orleans, especially since they crushed the Pelicans 107-88 the last time they played.

 

[CNOTES]

Hoop Trends - Tuesday

March 18, 2014


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Hawks are 10-0 ATS (11.50 ppg) since Nov 07, 2008 with at most one day of rest after a win on the road when their DPA was minus 15 points or less in their previous game.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Magic are 12-0 OU (14.04 ppg) since Apr 03, 2012 with at least one day of rest off a loss of four points or fewer in which they trailed by double digits.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Warriors are 0-12-1 OU (-11.12 ppg) since Dec 07, 2013 after Stephen Curry was the Warriors’ high scorer on the road.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Magic are 10-0-2 ATS (9.71 ppg) since Feb 19, 2008 as a road dog with two or more days of rest after a game in which they scored less than 15% of their points from the free throw line.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Heat are 6-0 OU (8.92 ppg) since May 10, 2013 on the road after Lebron James was not the Heat’s high scorer in a win.

-- The Wizards are 0-6 ATS (-9.17 ppg) since Jan 27, 2012 on the road after John Wall shot better than 66% from the field.

 

[CNOTES]

Tuesday, March 18

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Miami - 7:00 PM ET Cleveland +9.5 500 *****
Cleveland - Under 196 500

Toronto - 7:30 PM ET Toronto -3 500 *****
Atlanta - Under 200 500

Milwaukee - 10:00 PM ET Milwaukee +12.5 500
Portland - Over 208 500 *****

Washington - 10:00 PM ET Sacramento +1.5 500
Sacramento - Under 202 500

Orlando - 10:30 PM ET Golden State -13 500 *****
Golden State - Under 202.5 500

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Dunkel

Detroit at Denver
The Nuggets host a Detroit team that comes into tonight's contest with a 2-10-1 ATS record in their last 13 games versus Northwest Division opponents. Denver is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

Game 601-602: Chicago at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 121.418; Philadelphia 104.061
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 17 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 12 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-12 1/2); Under

Game 603-604: Miami at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 124.025; Boston 114.261
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 10; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 6 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-6 1/2); Over

Game 605-606: Charlotte at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 117.797; Brooklyn 125.822
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 8; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 6; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-6); Under

Game 607-608: Indiana at New York (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 120.277; New York 116.274
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 4; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 2 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-2 1/2); Under

Game 609-610: Toronto at New Orleans (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 118.645; New Orleans 120.345
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+1 1/2); Under

Game 611-612: Utah at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 108.117; Memphis 126.247
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 18; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 11 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-11 1/2); Over

Game 613-614: Minnesota at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 118.455; Dallas 121.315
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 3; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 5 1/2; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+5 1/2); Over

Game 615-616: Detroit at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.645; Denver 122.553
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 10; 213
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7 1/2; 220
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-7 1/2); Under

Game 617-618: Orlando at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.443; Phoenix 122.231
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 12; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 619-620: San Antonio at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 128.103; LA Lakers 111.043
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 17; 228
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 13; 223
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-13); Over

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 19

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CHICAGO (37 - 30) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 52) - 3/19/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 32-47 ATS (-19.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 8-6 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-6 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (46 - 19) at BOSTON (22 - 46) - 3/19/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a road favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 13-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 9-8 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (33 - 35) at BROOKLYN (34 - 31) - 3/19/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 45-60 ATS (-21.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 42-60 ATS (-24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 38-27 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 29-20 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 6-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 8-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (50 - 17) at NEW YORK (27 - 40) - 3/19/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in March games this season.
INDIANA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 64-45 ATS (+14.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 65-51 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 29-38 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-7 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-6 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (37 - 29) at NEW ORLEANS (27 - 39) - 3/19/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 114-149 ATS (-49.9 Units) in March games since 1996.
TORONTO is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games this season.
TORONTO is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 152-204 ATS (-72.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 81-112 ATS (-42.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

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

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UTAH (22 - 46) at MEMPHIS (39 - 27) - 3/19/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 48-78 ATS (-37.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 90-69 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 59-45 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-3 straight up against UTAH 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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MINNESOTA (33 - 32) at DALLAS (41 - 27) - 3/19/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 164-214 ATS (-71.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 85-64 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 275-222 ATS (+30.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 440-371 ATS (+31.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-4 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (25 - 41) at DENVER (30 - 37) - 3/19/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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ORLANDO (19 - 49) at PHOENIX (38 - 29) - 3/19/2014, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (50 - 16) at LA LAKERS (22 - 44) - 3/19/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 137-107 ATS (+19.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 112-87 ATS (+16.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 156-117 ATS (+27.3 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 138-104 ATS (+23.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 337-276 ATS (+33.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 99-126 ATS (-39.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 19

Hot teams
-- Bulls won three of their last four road games.
-- Charlotte won six of its last eight games.
-- Nets won eight of their last ten games.
-- Memphis won five of its last six games.
-- Indiana won last four games, covered once in last ten. Knicks won last six games (5-1 vs spread).
-- Dallas won five of its last six games. Timberwolves won three of their last four road games.
-- Nuggets won three of their last four games.
-- Spurs won last ten games, covered six of last seven.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost their last 21 games (6-15 vs spread).
-- Miami covered only twice in last eight games. Celtics lost last five games, but covered seven of their last ten.
-- Jazz lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- New Orleans is 3-4 in its last seven home games. Toronto lost three of its last five games overall.
-- Pistons won/covered once in last six games.
-- Magic lost their last six games. Phoenix lost four of last six.
-- Lakers lost five of their last six games.

Series records
-- 76ers lost four of last five games with Chicago.
-- Heat won six of its last eight games with Boston.
-- Nets won seven of last eight games with Charlotte.
-- Grizzlies won five of last six games with Utah.
-- Raptors won their last five games with New Orleans.
-- Knicks lost five of last six games with Indiana.
-- Minnesota won three of last four visits to Dallas.
-- Detroit lost six of last seven games with Denver.
-- Suns lost five of last six games with Orlando.
-- Spurs won ten of last eleven games with the Lakers.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Chicago-Philly games stayed under.
-- 10 of last 12 Miami-Boston games went over total.
-- Last five Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Utah games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Pelican games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine New York games went over total.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Detroit-Denver games went over.
-- Under is 23-11 in Orlando's road games this season.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Spur-Laker games.