Preview: Lakers (4-22) at Thunder (17-9)
Date: December 19, 2015 5:00 PM EDT
It's been quite a while since Kevin Durant played against his childhood idol, and Kobe Bryant will likely be pretty happy to see him.
Durant spoke out in defense and admiration of Bryant earlier this month once the future Hall of Famer said he will retire at season's end, and now the former MVPs take the floor together for the first time in two years Saturday when the Oklahoma City Thunder open their season series with the Los Angeles Lakers.
When the 37-year-old Bryant got off to a rough start - he shot 31.1 percent in his first 11 games - some members of the media were critical of his game, questioning if he was taking too many shots or stealing minutes from the Lakers' young players. All that talk seemed to quiet down when Bryant announced Nov. 29 that this season would be his last, but two days later, the relatively quiet Durant went on a tirade.
"I've been disappointed this year because you guys (the media) treated him like (crap)," Durant said. "He's a legend, and all I hear is about how bad he's playing, how bad he's shooting and it's time for him to hang it up. You guys treated one of our legends like (crap), and I didn't really like it. So hopefully now you can start being nice to him now that he decided to retire."
Bryant did show off a little youth Thursday, throwing down his first dunk of the season in a 107-87 loss to Houston. He tied a season high with eight rebounds and had 22 points in another good shooting night - he was 9 of 16 and is at 53.2 percent in the last three games while averaging 23.0 points.
'My legs felt lively and they felt springy,' the 20-year veteran said. 'I don't know where it came from, but it was there. I can't really explain it. I feel like I can maintain this, but it's always a give-and-take with Father Time."
Durant is 10 years Bryant's junior but has won twice as many scoring titles - four to two - and is nearly halfway to his point total of 32,866, which ranks third all-time behind Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
"I did idolize Kobe Bryant. I studied him, wanted to be like him," Durant said. "He was our Michael Jordan. ... He's had an amazing career. A guy that changed the game."
The 27-year-old has 16,056 points, including 25 in a 104-100 loss in Cleveland on Thursday after which LeBron James said Durant has a chance to challenge Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387.
'His ability to score the ball is obviously up there with the greatest to ever play,' James said. 'I know that's not in his memory bank right now, him trying to help the team get better and better, but long term he definitely can challenge that.'
Bryant can't climb any higher - Malone is about 4,000 ahead of him - but could be motivated to put on a good show in his first matchup with Durant since Dec. 13, 2013. Bryant had four points in 23 minutes, Durant scored a game-high 31 and both sat out the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City won 122-97.
Durant missed last season's three meetings, though the Thunder won them all. Bryant's lone appearance in the teams' past six matchups came a year ago to the day of this one, scoring nine points on 3-of-15 shooting and missing a jumper at the buzzer in a 104-103 defeat.
Russell Westbrook had the go-ahead basket that night and had 27 points with 10 assists Thursday, but the difference was the bench as Oklahoma City had a six-game winning streak snapped.
The Thunder received a season-low 16 points from their reserves and fell to 1-8 when getting fewer than 30. They're 16-1 when the bench scores at least 30.
Dion Waiters was 1 of 7 and had four points Thursday after averaging 12.1 in the previous seven games, and fellow backup Anthony Morrow sat out due to a personal matter.
Oklahoma City has won seven of the past eight meetings, and Durant has averaged 33.8 points in his last nine against the Lakers. Los Angeles has lost six straight in Oklahoma City and 14 of 15 on the road.
The Thunder have won seven in a row at home.
Date: December 19, 2015 5:00 PM EDT
It's been quite a while since Kevin Durant played against his childhood idol, and Kobe Bryant will likely be pretty happy to see him.
Durant spoke out in defense and admiration of Bryant earlier this month once the future Hall of Famer said he will retire at season's end, and now the former MVPs take the floor together for the first time in two years Saturday when the Oklahoma City Thunder open their season series with the Los Angeles Lakers.
When the 37-year-old Bryant got off to a rough start - he shot 31.1 percent in his first 11 games - some members of the media were critical of his game, questioning if he was taking too many shots or stealing minutes from the Lakers' young players. All that talk seemed to quiet down when Bryant announced Nov. 29 that this season would be his last, but two days later, the relatively quiet Durant went on a tirade.
"I've been disappointed this year because you guys (the media) treated him like (crap)," Durant said. "He's a legend, and all I hear is about how bad he's playing, how bad he's shooting and it's time for him to hang it up. You guys treated one of our legends like (crap), and I didn't really like it. So hopefully now you can start being nice to him now that he decided to retire."
Bryant did show off a little youth Thursday, throwing down his first dunk of the season in a 107-87 loss to Houston. He tied a season high with eight rebounds and had 22 points in another good shooting night - he was 9 of 16 and is at 53.2 percent in the last three games while averaging 23.0 points.
'My legs felt lively and they felt springy,' the 20-year veteran said. 'I don't know where it came from, but it was there. I can't really explain it. I feel like I can maintain this, but it's always a give-and-take with Father Time."
Durant is 10 years Bryant's junior but has won twice as many scoring titles - four to two - and is nearly halfway to his point total of 32,866, which ranks third all-time behind Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
"I did idolize Kobe Bryant. I studied him, wanted to be like him," Durant said. "He was our Michael Jordan. ... He's had an amazing career. A guy that changed the game."
The 27-year-old has 16,056 points, including 25 in a 104-100 loss in Cleveland on Thursday after which LeBron James said Durant has a chance to challenge Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387.
'His ability to score the ball is obviously up there with the greatest to ever play,' James said. 'I know that's not in his memory bank right now, him trying to help the team get better and better, but long term he definitely can challenge that.'
Bryant can't climb any higher - Malone is about 4,000 ahead of him - but could be motivated to put on a good show in his first matchup with Durant since Dec. 13, 2013. Bryant had four points in 23 minutes, Durant scored a game-high 31 and both sat out the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City won 122-97.
Durant missed last season's three meetings, though the Thunder won them all. Bryant's lone appearance in the teams' past six matchups came a year ago to the day of this one, scoring nine points on 3-of-15 shooting and missing a jumper at the buzzer in a 104-103 defeat.
Russell Westbrook had the go-ahead basket that night and had 27 points with 10 assists Thursday, but the difference was the bench as Oklahoma City had a six-game winning streak snapped.
The Thunder received a season-low 16 points from their reserves and fell to 1-8 when getting fewer than 30. They're 16-1 when the bench scores at least 30.
Dion Waiters was 1 of 7 and had four points Thursday after averaging 12.1 in the previous seven games, and fellow backup Anthony Morrow sat out due to a personal matter.
Oklahoma City has won seven of the past eight meetings, and Durant has averaged 33.8 points in his last nine against the Lakers. Los Angeles has lost six straight in Oklahoma City and 14 of 15 on the road.
The Thunder have won seven in a row at home.
Preview: Hornets (15-10) at Wizards (10-14)
Date: December 19, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
Injuries continue to mount for the Washington Wizards. So are the losses.
The disappointing Wizards limp into an important homestand that begins Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets, one of several teams Washington is chasing in the Southeast Division.
Already without leading scorer Bradley Beal and key rotation members Nene, Alan Anderson and Drew Gooden, the Wizards were dealt another blow when Otto Porter exited Wednesday's 114-95 loss at San Antonio in the third quarter. A thigh bruise renders the improving third-year forward questionable for the opener of this three-game residency.
Washington (10-14) went 1-3 on the road trip and has dropped 10 of 14 to fall into last place in the Southeast, an unforeseen development for a team that reached the Eastern Conference semifinals the previous two seasons.
Poor health has certainly been a factor in the downturn, though not the only one. The Wizards have been among the league's worst defensive clubs, ranking near the bottom in points allowed (106.0 per game) and opposing field-goal percentage (46.9). They're surrendering an NBA-worst 40.9 percent on 3-point shots.
'We can't use (injuries) as an excuse,' coach Randy Wittman said. 'We just haven't been consistent in terms of night in and night out. Night in and night out, your shooting can change. You take shots and miss shots, but defensively, and effort-wise putting the commitment into it has to be every night.'
Charlotte (15-10) has been better able to withstand its personnel losses. The Hornets are 5-3 with Al Jefferson sidelined by a calf strain and current suspension for a drug policy violation, while Jeremy Lin filled in superbly with Nicolas Batum out with an illness Thursday against Toronto.
Lin delivered a season-high 35 points in his first start to complement 27 from Kemba Walker as the Hornets halted a two-game skid with a 109-99 overtime triumph over the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors. The backcourt pairing scored 14 of Charlotte's 19 points during extra time.
"When they deny me the basketball, he can come and make plays," Walker said of Lin. "You can see it in the numbers; he played extremely well."
Jefferson's absence may hit harder in this matchup. The veteran center, who will miss three more games, has averaged 18.8 points and 10.9 rebounds to help the Hornets win six of the series' last eight meetings. He had 14 points and 11 rebounds in a 101-87 home decision Nov. 25.
With Beal out at least another week with a developing stress reaction in his right leg and Porter uncertain, more scoring responsibility will likely again fall on John Wall. The star point guard has shot 27.6 percent the last two games and was 6 of 18 last month against the Hornets, who limited Washington to 35.6 percent.
Rookie Kelly Oubre also could be in line for a larger role after recording a season-high 18 points in 25 minutes against the Spurs.
Washington is 8-2 in its last 10 division games dating back to last season and has won five straight at home against Southeast foes since a 92-88 defeat to the Hornets on Feb. 2. Charlotte has won three of four at Verizon Center, where three of the past six meetings in the series have gone to overtime.
Date: December 19, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
Injuries continue to mount for the Washington Wizards. So are the losses.
The disappointing Wizards limp into an important homestand that begins Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets, one of several teams Washington is chasing in the Southeast Division.
Already without leading scorer Bradley Beal and key rotation members Nene, Alan Anderson and Drew Gooden, the Wizards were dealt another blow when Otto Porter exited Wednesday's 114-95 loss at San Antonio in the third quarter. A thigh bruise renders the improving third-year forward questionable for the opener of this three-game residency.
Washington (10-14) went 1-3 on the road trip and has dropped 10 of 14 to fall into last place in the Southeast, an unforeseen development for a team that reached the Eastern Conference semifinals the previous two seasons.
Poor health has certainly been a factor in the downturn, though not the only one. The Wizards have been among the league's worst defensive clubs, ranking near the bottom in points allowed (106.0 per game) and opposing field-goal percentage (46.9). They're surrendering an NBA-worst 40.9 percent on 3-point shots.
'We can't use (injuries) as an excuse,' coach Randy Wittman said. 'We just haven't been consistent in terms of night in and night out. Night in and night out, your shooting can change. You take shots and miss shots, but defensively, and effort-wise putting the commitment into it has to be every night.'
Charlotte (15-10) has been better able to withstand its personnel losses. The Hornets are 5-3 with Al Jefferson sidelined by a calf strain and current suspension for a drug policy violation, while Jeremy Lin filled in superbly with Nicolas Batum out with an illness Thursday against Toronto.
Lin delivered a season-high 35 points in his first start to complement 27 from Kemba Walker as the Hornets halted a two-game skid with a 109-99 overtime triumph over the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors. The backcourt pairing scored 14 of Charlotte's 19 points during extra time.
"When they deny me the basketball, he can come and make plays," Walker said of Lin. "You can see it in the numbers; he played extremely well."
Jefferson's absence may hit harder in this matchup. The veteran center, who will miss three more games, has averaged 18.8 points and 10.9 rebounds to help the Hornets win six of the series' last eight meetings. He had 14 points and 11 rebounds in a 101-87 home decision Nov. 25.
With Beal out at least another week with a developing stress reaction in his right leg and Porter uncertain, more scoring responsibility will likely again fall on John Wall. The star point guard has shot 27.6 percent the last two games and was 6 of 18 last month against the Hornets, who limited Washington to 35.6 percent.
Rookie Kelly Oubre also could be in line for a larger role after recording a season-high 18 points in 25 minutes against the Spurs.
Washington is 8-2 in its last 10 division games dating back to last season and has won five straight at home against Southeast foes since a 92-88 defeat to the Hornets on Feb. 2. Charlotte has won three of four at Verizon Center, where three of the past six meetings in the series have gone to overtime.
Preview: Bulls (15-8) at Knicks (13-14)
Date: December 19, 2015 7:30 PM EDT
The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls will close out their respective back-to-back sets Saturday night, but one looks drastically different than the other.
While the Knicks rested up late in an easy win on Friday, the Bulls played their longest game in more than three decades ahead of their trip to Madison Square Garden.
What was most taxing might have been the final result. After playing for 3 hours, 24 minutes, the Bulls' four-game winning streak came to a close with a 147-144 quadruple-overtime loss to Detroit, the lone defeat on a five-game homestand.
Chicago (15-9) will meet the Knicks for a seventh game in 11 days one night after each of its starters logged season highs in minutes - led by Jimmy Butler (55:33) and Derrick Rose (54:13).
'You fight hard, you put everything you have on the court and to lose like this in four overtimes at home, it's a heartbreaker,' Pau Gasol said. 'It happens.'
Not often. Chicago's only other four-overtime game was a 156-155 win at Portland on March 16, 1984. Friday was the 13th game in NBA history to last at least four overtimes and the first since Atlanta beat Utah on March 25, 2012.
Butler's 3-pointer at the buzzer stuck between the rim and backboard for a moment before rolling harmlessly away, capping Chicago's 5-for-22 performance from downtown. The 22.7 percent clip was a season worst, and the five makes were one off a season low.
Butler still finished with a career-high 43 points, and Gasol added a season-high 30 points with 15 rebounds, five assists and five blocks. Rose poured in 34 points, but it took him 34 shots to get there, both season highs.
'We're expected to win,' Butler said. 'Four overtimes, no overtimes. We didn't do that. Didn't protect our home floor.'
After dropping to 11-4 at the United Center, the Bulls will try to snap a two-game skid on the road. They have won three straight games in this series and are 13-3 against the Knicks since April 12, 2011.
While Chicago won the second end of its only two previous back-to-backs, New York is 1-4 in the same situation.
The Knicks (13-14) won their third consecutive game on Friday, 107-97 at Philadelphia. New York led by as many as 30 points before using the fourth quarter to rest its starters, none of whom logged more than 28 minutes.
The Knicks didn't post 14 wins last season until March 17.
Rookie Kristaps Porzingis is a big reason for the turnaround, though he has struggled offensively of late. After scoring 28 points on Dec. 7, Porzingis has scored just 36 in the last five games on 27.1 percent shooting.
He has blocked 10 shots in his last two games, however, while playing against other top picks Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota and Jahlil Okafor of the 76ers.
'The great thing about (Porzingis) is even if he's not getting the most amount of opportunities offensively, he's blocking shots, he's changing shots, he's still impacting the game,' coach Derek Fisher said. 'We're a better team when he's out there on the floor and I think he's going to continue to learn every night when he's out there on the floor.'
New York has won three of its last four games at MSG after opening the season 3-6 there.
Date: December 19, 2015 7:30 PM EDT
The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls will close out their respective back-to-back sets Saturday night, but one looks drastically different than the other.
While the Knicks rested up late in an easy win on Friday, the Bulls played their longest game in more than three decades ahead of their trip to Madison Square Garden.
What was most taxing might have been the final result. After playing for 3 hours, 24 minutes, the Bulls' four-game winning streak came to a close with a 147-144 quadruple-overtime loss to Detroit, the lone defeat on a five-game homestand.
Chicago (15-9) will meet the Knicks for a seventh game in 11 days one night after each of its starters logged season highs in minutes - led by Jimmy Butler (55:33) and Derrick Rose (54:13).
'You fight hard, you put everything you have on the court and to lose like this in four overtimes at home, it's a heartbreaker,' Pau Gasol said. 'It happens.'
Not often. Chicago's only other four-overtime game was a 156-155 win at Portland on March 16, 1984. Friday was the 13th game in NBA history to last at least four overtimes and the first since Atlanta beat Utah on March 25, 2012.
Butler's 3-pointer at the buzzer stuck between the rim and backboard for a moment before rolling harmlessly away, capping Chicago's 5-for-22 performance from downtown. The 22.7 percent clip was a season worst, and the five makes were one off a season low.
Butler still finished with a career-high 43 points, and Gasol added a season-high 30 points with 15 rebounds, five assists and five blocks. Rose poured in 34 points, but it took him 34 shots to get there, both season highs.
'We're expected to win,' Butler said. 'Four overtimes, no overtimes. We didn't do that. Didn't protect our home floor.'
After dropping to 11-4 at the United Center, the Bulls will try to snap a two-game skid on the road. They have won three straight games in this series and are 13-3 against the Knicks since April 12, 2011.
While Chicago won the second end of its only two previous back-to-backs, New York is 1-4 in the same situation.
The Knicks (13-14) won their third consecutive game on Friday, 107-97 at Philadelphia. New York led by as many as 30 points before using the fourth quarter to rest its starters, none of whom logged more than 28 minutes.
The Knicks didn't post 14 wins last season until March 17.
Rookie Kristaps Porzingis is a big reason for the turnaround, though he has struggled offensively of late. After scoring 28 points on Dec. 7, Porzingis has scored just 36 in the last five games on 27.1 percent shooting.
He has blocked 10 shots in his last two games, however, while playing against other top picks Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota and Jahlil Okafor of the 76ers.
'The great thing about (Porzingis) is even if he's not getting the most amount of opportunities offensively, he's blocking shots, he's changing shots, he's still impacting the game,' coach Derek Fisher said. 'We're a better team when he's out there on the floor and I think he's going to continue to learn every night when he's out there on the floor.'
New York has won three of its last four games at MSG after opening the season 3-6 there.
Preview: Clippers (16-11) at Rockets (13-14)
Date: December 19, 2015 8:00 PM EDT
The last time the Los Angeles Clippers played at the Toyota Center, they walked off the court dejectedly in the wake of an unlikely collapse in the Western Conference semifinals.
A home loss to the Houston Rockets in November did little to erase those bad memories.
Now the Clippers hope to take advantage of another opportunity to overcome their nemesis Saturday night when they try to keep the Rockets from a fifth straight home victory.
After knocking off defending champion San Antonio in a thrilling seven-game series last postseason, Los Angeles (16-11) appeared to be on its way to the conference finals with a seemingly commanding 3-1 series advantage over the Rockets (13-14).
Houston, however, took the last three games by an average of 15.4 points. James Harden had 31 points in Game 7 when the Rockets led by as many as 20 en route to a 113-100 home win.
The three-time All-Star then finished with 46 points on 14-of-26 shooting in a 109-105 win over the Clippers at Staples Center on Nov. 7. Harden is scoring 28.7 per game while going 97 for 105 (92.4 percent) from the free-throw line in his last nine meetings, including playoffs.
Dwight Howard, who contributed 20 points and a season-high 20 rebounds in last month's win, is averaging 19.0 and 17.8 in his last four games versus Los Angeles going back to the postseason series.
Both clubs started out this season surprisingly slow before coming on strong recently. Houston has won eight of 12 since opening 5-10, while Los Angeles has won nine of 12 since a 7-8 start.
"Our crowd will be there behind us and supporting us," Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. "It's time for us to start to step up, it doesn't matter who our opponent is."
The Clippers had their three-game winning streak end in Friday's 115-107 loss at San Antonio. Chris Paul had 27 points, Blake Griffin scored 25 and DeAndre Jordan added 16 and 17 boards.
Paul averaged 23.5 points and 10.8 assists in the last four games of last year's playoff series, but did not play in the November meeting. Griffin has scored 27.9 per game while pulling down 12.1 rebounds in his last eight matchups, including the postseason.
The Clippers will have to get on track defensively after allowing their highest point total in 16 games, along with a 49.4 field-goal percentage and 10 for 19 shooting from 3-point range Friday. They had held opponents to a 41.1 shooting percentage over their previous four.
"We just need to start playing consistently together on the same night," Paul said.
The Rockets have averaged 117.5 points on 47.9 percent from the field - including a 43.9 mark from beyond the arc - during their season-best winning streak at Toyota Center.
After dropping the first two, they salvaged a win on their three-game road swing despite shooting 38.6 percent on Thursday. Harden had 25 points but missed 17 of 24 shots and Howard added 16 and 15 rebounds in a 107-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Houston will be without backup point guard Ty Lawson for two games without pay for a drunken-driving case in Colorado. He also was charged with speeding and other offenses last January, but pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired and a lane violation.
Date: December 19, 2015 8:00 PM EDT
The last time the Los Angeles Clippers played at the Toyota Center, they walked off the court dejectedly in the wake of an unlikely collapse in the Western Conference semifinals.
A home loss to the Houston Rockets in November did little to erase those bad memories.
Now the Clippers hope to take advantage of another opportunity to overcome their nemesis Saturday night when they try to keep the Rockets from a fifth straight home victory.
After knocking off defending champion San Antonio in a thrilling seven-game series last postseason, Los Angeles (16-11) appeared to be on its way to the conference finals with a seemingly commanding 3-1 series advantage over the Rockets (13-14).
Houston, however, took the last three games by an average of 15.4 points. James Harden had 31 points in Game 7 when the Rockets led by as many as 20 en route to a 113-100 home win.
The three-time All-Star then finished with 46 points on 14-of-26 shooting in a 109-105 win over the Clippers at Staples Center on Nov. 7. Harden is scoring 28.7 per game while going 97 for 105 (92.4 percent) from the free-throw line in his last nine meetings, including playoffs.
Dwight Howard, who contributed 20 points and a season-high 20 rebounds in last month's win, is averaging 19.0 and 17.8 in his last four games versus Los Angeles going back to the postseason series.
Both clubs started out this season surprisingly slow before coming on strong recently. Houston has won eight of 12 since opening 5-10, while Los Angeles has won nine of 12 since a 7-8 start.
"Our crowd will be there behind us and supporting us," Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. "It's time for us to start to step up, it doesn't matter who our opponent is."
The Clippers had their three-game winning streak end in Friday's 115-107 loss at San Antonio. Chris Paul had 27 points, Blake Griffin scored 25 and DeAndre Jordan added 16 and 17 boards.
Paul averaged 23.5 points and 10.8 assists in the last four games of last year's playoff series, but did not play in the November meeting. Griffin has scored 27.9 per game while pulling down 12.1 rebounds in his last eight matchups, including the postseason.
The Clippers will have to get on track defensively after allowing their highest point total in 16 games, along with a 49.4 field-goal percentage and 10 for 19 shooting from 3-point range Friday. They had held opponents to a 41.1 shooting percentage over their previous four.
"We just need to start playing consistently together on the same night," Paul said.
The Rockets have averaged 117.5 points on 47.9 percent from the field - including a 43.9 mark from beyond the arc - during their season-best winning streak at Toyota Center.
After dropping the first two, they salvaged a win on their three-game road swing despite shooting 38.6 percent on Thursday. Harden had 25 points but missed 17 of 24 shots and Howard added 16 and 15 rebounds in a 107-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Houston will be without backup point guard Ty Lawson for two games without pay for a drunken-driving case in Colorado. He also was charged with speeding and other offenses last January, but pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired and a lane violation.
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The record is 1 Overs and 11 Unders for the this season (+9.9 units)
NBA > (703) CHARLOTTE@ (704) WASHINGTON | 2015-12-19 19:00:00 - 2015-12-19 19:00:00
Play OVER WASHINGTON on the totalin All games after a non-conference game
The record is 9 Overs and 0 Unders for the this season (+9 units)
NBA > (707) INDIANA@ (708) MEMPHIS | 2015-12-19 20:00:00 - 2015-12-19 20:00:00
Play OVER INDIANA on the totalin Road games first half of the season
The record is 22 Overs and 7 Unders for the last two seasons (+14.3 units)
Preview: Pacers (16-9) at Grizzlies (14-14)
Date: December 19, 2015 8:00 PM EDT
The Indiana Pacers may be the highest scoring team in the Eastern Conference, but their defense has been the major indicator of success versus failure.
Jordan Hill has provided another, though on a much smaller scale.
Hill looks for another solid effort as the Pacers go for a fourth straight win on the strength of their defensive play Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Indiana (16-9) scores an average of 103.8 points to rank sixth in the NBA and first in the East and has been consistent in that category regardless of outcome, scoring 104.7 per game in victories and 102.1 in defeats.
The Pacers aren't nearly as close to an even split on the other end of the court, surrendering a league-high 111.8 points per loss and ranking among the NBA's best with 91.2 per win. It's the widest disparity in the league at 20.6 points.
It's been on full display while Indiana has split the last eight games by allowing an average of 87.8 points in the wins and 123.5 in the losses.
The club held Brooklyn to 41.9 percent shooting in Friday's 104-97 win to complete a 3-0 homestand. Hill scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Pacers improved to 5-0 when he gets a double-double.
"When he came here, I knew what to expect out of him," Paul George said of acquiring Hill from the Lakers via free agency in the offseason. "I don't think he's been getting enough credit for what he's been doing."
Hill is averaging 9.6 points and 7.8 boards on the season, but he's putting up 13.3 and 10.0 marks over the past three games. He's yet to become a regular starter in Indiana with George and C.J. Miles getting the nod at forward and Ian Mahinmi at center.
George matched his career high with seven turnovers Friday, but he made up for it with 23 points and 10 rebounds. He was averaging 16.0 points and 5.3 boards while shooting 34.0 percent from the floor over the three prior games.
George had 18 points while Indiana fell 112-103 at home to Memphis (14-14) on Oct. 29 to lose a fourth straight matchup. Hill added four points and six rebounds in one of his three starts this season.
The Grizzlies have dropped four of their last five games after shooting 37.5 percent from the floor in a 97-88 loss at Dallas on Friday.
"In one quarter we play great defense and really good offense and then, all of a sudden, we stop doing that," said center Marc Gasol, who had 16 points and eight rebounds. "Every time we get hit, it takes a long time for us to get up."
Gasol is averaging 24.3 points and 9.0 rebounds in the last three meetings with Indiana. He was one of seven Grizzlies to score in double digits Oct. 29, leading the way with 20 points and eight boards.
Mike Conley, who had 13 points and 10 assists in that matchup, has averaged 17.0 points while shooting 50.7 percent over his last five home meetings.
It's unclear if Tony Allen will miss a fifth straight game with a right knee injury. Courtney Lee has replaced him in the lineup, averaging 12.5 points in four games.
Date: December 19, 2015 8:00 PM EDT
The Indiana Pacers may be the highest scoring team in the Eastern Conference, but their defense has been the major indicator of success versus failure.
Jordan Hill has provided another, though on a much smaller scale.
Hill looks for another solid effort as the Pacers go for a fourth straight win on the strength of their defensive play Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Indiana (16-9) scores an average of 103.8 points to rank sixth in the NBA and first in the East and has been consistent in that category regardless of outcome, scoring 104.7 per game in victories and 102.1 in defeats.
The Pacers aren't nearly as close to an even split on the other end of the court, surrendering a league-high 111.8 points per loss and ranking among the NBA's best with 91.2 per win. It's the widest disparity in the league at 20.6 points.
It's been on full display while Indiana has split the last eight games by allowing an average of 87.8 points in the wins and 123.5 in the losses.
The club held Brooklyn to 41.9 percent shooting in Friday's 104-97 win to complete a 3-0 homestand. Hill scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Pacers improved to 5-0 when he gets a double-double.
"When he came here, I knew what to expect out of him," Paul George said of acquiring Hill from the Lakers via free agency in the offseason. "I don't think he's been getting enough credit for what he's been doing."
Hill is averaging 9.6 points and 7.8 boards on the season, but he's putting up 13.3 and 10.0 marks over the past three games. He's yet to become a regular starter in Indiana with George and C.J. Miles getting the nod at forward and Ian Mahinmi at center.
George matched his career high with seven turnovers Friday, but he made up for it with 23 points and 10 rebounds. He was averaging 16.0 points and 5.3 boards while shooting 34.0 percent from the floor over the three prior games.
George had 18 points while Indiana fell 112-103 at home to Memphis (14-14) on Oct. 29 to lose a fourth straight matchup. Hill added four points and six rebounds in one of his three starts this season.
The Grizzlies have dropped four of their last five games after shooting 37.5 percent from the floor in a 97-88 loss at Dallas on Friday.
"In one quarter we play great defense and really good offense and then, all of a sudden, we stop doing that," said center Marc Gasol, who had 16 points and eight rebounds. "Every time we get hit, it takes a long time for us to get up."
Gasol is averaging 24.3 points and 9.0 rebounds in the last three meetings with Indiana. He was one of seven Grizzlies to score in double digits Oct. 29, leading the way with 20 points and eight boards.
Mike Conley, who had 13 points and 10 assists in that matchup, has averaged 17.0 points while shooting 50.7 percent over his last five home meetings.
It's unclear if Tony Allen will miss a fifth straight game with a right knee injury. Courtney Lee has replaced him in the lineup, averaging 12.5 points in four games.
Hoop Trends - Saturday
December 19, 2015
ATS TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Thunder are 0-12 ATS (-6.62 ppg) since Nov 18, 2014 with rest after they had 3 or fewer double digit scorers.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Wizards are 10-0 OU (10.55 ppg) since Mar 12, 2015 off a game as a dog in which they scored more than 18 fast break points.
PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Bulls are 0-9 OU (-12.11 ppg) since Jan 18, 2010 after Derrick Rose played more than 45 minutes.
CHOICE TREND:
-- The Pacers are 0-11-1 ATS (-9.75 ppg) since Feb 09, 2014 as a road favorite with less than two days rest off a home game.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
-- The Clippers are 0-8-1 OU (-6.87 ppg) since Dec 29, 2014 after Blake Griffin was not the Clippers’ high scorer in a loss.
December 19, 2015
ATS TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Thunder are 0-12 ATS (-6.62 ppg) since Nov 18, 2014 with rest after they had 3 or fewer double digit scorers.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Wizards are 10-0 OU (10.55 ppg) since Mar 12, 2015 off a game as a dog in which they scored more than 18 fast break points.
PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Bulls are 0-9 OU (-12.11 ppg) since Jan 18, 2010 after Derrick Rose played more than 45 minutes.
CHOICE TREND:
-- The Pacers are 0-11-1 ATS (-9.75 ppg) since Feb 09, 2014 as a road favorite with less than two days rest off a home game.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
-- The Clippers are 0-8-1 OU (-6.87 ppg) since Dec 29, 2014 after Blake Griffin was not the Clippers’ high scorer in a loss.
NBA
Long Sheet
Saturday, December 19
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LA LAKERS (4 - 22) at OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 9) - 12/19/2015, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-1 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHARLOTTE (15 - 10) at WASHINGTON (10 - 14) - 12/19/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (15 - 9) at NEW YORK (13 - 14) - 12/19/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 240-290 ATS (-79.0 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 39-56 ATS (-22.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA (16 - 9) at MEMPHIS (14 - 14) - 12/19/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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LA CLIPPERS (16 - 11) at HOUSTON (13 - 14) - 12/19/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 230-286 ATS (-84.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 95-128 ATS (-45.8 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 10-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-7 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, December 19
Hot teams
-- Thunder won six of its last seven games (3-7 last ten HF).
-- Hornets won five of their last seven games (6-5A).
-- Bulls won four of their last five games (3-1AF). Knicks won last three games, by 2-5-10 (2-5HU).
-- Pacers won four of their last five games (5-2AU).
-- Clippers won six of their last eight games (1-1AU). Houston won six of its last nine games (3-8HF, 3-0 last three).
Cold teams
-- Lakers lost seven of their last eight games (6-11 vs spread).
-- Wizards lost four of their last five games (5-7H).
-- Memphis lost four of its last five games (1-4 last five HF).
Series records
-- Lakers lost seven of last eight games with Oklahoma City.
-- Hornets won six of last eight games with Washington.
-- Knicks lost eight of last ten games with Chicago.
-- Grizzlies won their last four games with Indiana.
-- Clippers lost their last four games with Houston.
Totals
-- Seven of last eight Laker-Thunder games went over total.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Washington games.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Chicago-New York games.
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Indiana-Memphis games.
-- Seven of last eight Clipper-Rocket games went over.
Back/backs
-- Chicago 3-0 when it played the night before, but they lost in four OTs last night; tough back/back here.
-- Clippers are 0-3 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Indiana is 2-3 vs spread if it played night before; Memphis is 6-1.
NBA
Saturday, December 19
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Trend Report
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5:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
LA Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. WASHINGTON
Charlotte is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chicago's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
New York is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Chicago
New York is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Chicago
8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. MEMPHIS
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. HOUSTON
LA Clippers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Clippers last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Long Sheet
Saturday, December 19
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LA LAKERS (4 - 22) at OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 9) - 12/19/2015, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-1 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHARLOTTE (15 - 10) at WASHINGTON (10 - 14) - 12/19/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (15 - 9) at NEW YORK (13 - 14) - 12/19/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 240-290 ATS (-79.0 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 39-56 ATS (-22.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA (16 - 9) at MEMPHIS (14 - 14) - 12/19/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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LA CLIPPERS (16 - 11) at HOUSTON (13 - 14) - 12/19/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 230-286 ATS (-84.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 95-128 ATS (-45.8 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 10-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-7 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, December 19
Hot teams
-- Thunder won six of its last seven games (3-7 last ten HF).
-- Hornets won five of their last seven games (6-5A).
-- Bulls won four of their last five games (3-1AF). Knicks won last three games, by 2-5-10 (2-5HU).
-- Pacers won four of their last five games (5-2AU).
-- Clippers won six of their last eight games (1-1AU). Houston won six of its last nine games (3-8HF, 3-0 last three).
Cold teams
-- Lakers lost seven of their last eight games (6-11 vs spread).
-- Wizards lost four of their last five games (5-7H).
-- Memphis lost four of its last five games (1-4 last five HF).
Series records
-- Lakers lost seven of last eight games with Oklahoma City.
-- Hornets won six of last eight games with Washington.
-- Knicks lost eight of last ten games with Chicago.
-- Grizzlies won their last four games with Indiana.
-- Clippers lost their last four games with Houston.
Totals
-- Seven of last eight Laker-Thunder games went over total.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Washington games.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Chicago-New York games.
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Indiana-Memphis games.
-- Seven of last eight Clipper-Rocket games went over.
Back/backs
-- Chicago 3-0 when it played the night before, but they lost in four OTs last night; tough back/back here.
-- Clippers are 0-3 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Indiana is 2-3 vs spread if it played night before; Memphis is 6-1.
NBA
Saturday, December 19
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Trend Report
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5:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
LA Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. WASHINGTON
Charlotte is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chicago's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
New York is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Chicago
New York is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Chicago
8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. MEMPHIS
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. HOUSTON
LA Clippers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Clippers last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
NBA
Dunkel
Saturday, December 19
Indiana @ Memphis
Game 707-708
December 19, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
123.744
Memphis
117.919
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 6
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 1
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+1); Over
LA Clippers @ Houston
Game 709-710
December 19, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
121.861
Houston
120.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 1 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+1); Over
LA Lakers @ Oklahoma City
Game 701-702
December 19, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
108.798
Oklahoma City
128.697
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 20
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 16
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-16); Under
Charlotte @ Washington
Game 703-704
December 19, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
122.302
Washington
117.116
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 5
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 1
206
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-1); Under
Chicago @ New York
Game 705-706
December 19, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
117.647
New York
120.156
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 2 1/2
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 1 1/2
194
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+1 1/2); Over
Dunkel
Saturday, December 19
Indiana @ Memphis
Game 707-708
December 19, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
123.744
Memphis
117.919
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 6
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 1
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+1); Over
LA Clippers @ Houston
Game 709-710
December 19, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
121.861
Houston
120.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 1 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+1); Over
LA Lakers @ Oklahoma City
Game 701-702
December 19, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
108.798
Oklahoma City
128.697
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 20
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 16
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-16); Under
Charlotte @ Washington
Game 703-704
December 19, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
122.302
Washington
117.116
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 5
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 1
206
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-1); Under
Chicago @ New York
Game 705-706
December 19, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
117.647
New York
120.156
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 2 1/2
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 1 1/2
194
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+1 1/2); Over
Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack
Westgate Super Contest (1,727 entrants-- prize pool is $2.5M)
Most popular picks 2-7 in Week 15 season record: 43-41-2
Jets (-3.5) were most popular pick; they played last night- L.
7) Bengals -4.5 (358)-- Lot of faith in first time starter, QB McCarron
6) Bears +5.5 (383)-- Chicago has played lot of close games this year.
5) Broncos +6.5 (411)-- Will Osweiler lose starting job if Denver loses?
4) Cardinals -3.5 (442)-- Lot of trust in dome team; will be 36 degrees at kickoff.
3) Giants +4.5 (505)-- It is comical how underrated the Panthers are. .
2) Packers -3 (551)-- Aaron Rodgers returns to Bay Area; he played at Cal.
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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday.........
3) Star Wars movie took in $120M, just on Friday; how much overpriced popcorn was sold? I remember when VCRs came out, people said it would kill movie theaters, no one would go anymore. Uh huh.
12) Utah 77, Duke 75 OT-- Surprising result from MSG; Duke played seven kids, and one of those played only six minutes. Utes avenge LY's loss in Sweet 16.
11) Utah 35, BYU 28-- Tremendously tremendous day for the Utes, who beat their arch-rivals in the Las Vegas Bowl- this game was 35-0 in first quarter thanks to just an awful performance by BYU's QB. Then the Utes had to hang on at the end. BYU had a turnover on each of its first five drives of the game.
10) Speaking of BYU, could be that Bronco Mendenhall coached the bowl game for BYU because he is taking six of his assistants with him to Virginia. Cougars are going to hire an alum as head coach who is DC at Oregon State right now.
9) Rice 90, New Mexico 89-- Game was tied in last seconds when there was a wild scramble for a loose ball and Lobos called timeout with 0:00.1 left. Problem is, they didn't have a timeout left, Rice made the foul shot and escaped Albuquerque with an upset win that ain't going to help the Mountain West's power rating.
8) NC-Asheville 79, Georgetown 73-- If John Thompson III's last name wasn't what it is, would he still be the Hoyas' coach? Hoyas are 0-2 at home vs Big South teams and got drilled at home by 15 by Monmouth. I'm just askin'......
7) Northwestern 78, DePaul 70 OT-- Good lord, Doug Collins looked like he was going to have a heart attack watching his son's team play. Wildcats are 10-1- if they have a decent season in conference play, they might make NCAAs for first time ever.
6) Ohio State 74, Kentucky 67-- Buckeyes had been very ordinary up to this point; this Kentucky team ain't last year's Kentucky team.
5) Arizona 45, New Mexico 37-- Is it fun to play bowl games on your home field? This was Lobos' first bowl in eight years, but they didn't travel-- isn't that half the fun for the players? I know coaches like the extra practices, but the players don't.
4) Appalachian State 31, Ohio U 29-- ASU wins a bowl in its second year of I-A play. Both teams kicked a short FG in last 2:00 of this obscure but interesting game.
3) Good lord the Lakers are terrible- they're 4-23 and lost by 40 in Oklahoma. Do they get better when Kobe Bryant retires and they have more cap room?
2) Seton Hall 80, Wichita State 76 OT-- Shockers may have to win MVC tourney to get into the NCAA this year; their KenPom rating is 36 and MVC is only 12th rated league in country. They'll likely be a bubble team.
1) Dr Dre must be making a fortune off those headphones he sells; ton of people wore wore them on the airplane Friday out to Las Vegas. You know there is zero hope of conversation on the flight when you've got an aisle seat and the person next to you has headphones on.
Westgate Super Contest (1,727 entrants-- prize pool is $2.5M)
Most popular picks 2-7 in Week 15 season record: 43-41-2
Jets (-3.5) were most popular pick; they played last night- L.
7) Bengals -4.5 (358)-- Lot of faith in first time starter, QB McCarron
6) Bears +5.5 (383)-- Chicago has played lot of close games this year.
5) Broncos +6.5 (411)-- Will Osweiler lose starting job if Denver loses?
4) Cardinals -3.5 (442)-- Lot of trust in dome team; will be 36 degrees at kickoff.
3) Giants +4.5 (505)-- It is comical how underrated the Panthers are. .
2) Packers -3 (551)-- Aaron Rodgers returns to Bay Area; he played at Cal.
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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday.........
3) Star Wars movie took in $120M, just on Friday; how much overpriced popcorn was sold? I remember when VCRs came out, people said it would kill movie theaters, no one would go anymore. Uh huh.
12) Utah 77, Duke 75 OT-- Surprising result from MSG; Duke played seven kids, and one of those played only six minutes. Utes avenge LY's loss in Sweet 16.
11) Utah 35, BYU 28-- Tremendously tremendous day for the Utes, who beat their arch-rivals in the Las Vegas Bowl- this game was 35-0 in first quarter thanks to just an awful performance by BYU's QB. Then the Utes had to hang on at the end. BYU had a turnover on each of its first five drives of the game.
10) Speaking of BYU, could be that Bronco Mendenhall coached the bowl game for BYU because he is taking six of his assistants with him to Virginia. Cougars are going to hire an alum as head coach who is DC at Oregon State right now.
9) Rice 90, New Mexico 89-- Game was tied in last seconds when there was a wild scramble for a loose ball and Lobos called timeout with 0:00.1 left. Problem is, they didn't have a timeout left, Rice made the foul shot and escaped Albuquerque with an upset win that ain't going to help the Mountain West's power rating.
8) NC-Asheville 79, Georgetown 73-- If John Thompson III's last name wasn't what it is, would he still be the Hoyas' coach? Hoyas are 0-2 at home vs Big South teams and got drilled at home by 15 by Monmouth. I'm just askin'......
7) Northwestern 78, DePaul 70 OT-- Good lord, Doug Collins looked like he was going to have a heart attack watching his son's team play. Wildcats are 10-1- if they have a decent season in conference play, they might make NCAAs for first time ever.
6) Ohio State 74, Kentucky 67-- Buckeyes had been very ordinary up to this point; this Kentucky team ain't last year's Kentucky team.
5) Arizona 45, New Mexico 37-- Is it fun to play bowl games on your home field? This was Lobos' first bowl in eight years, but they didn't travel-- isn't that half the fun for the players? I know coaches like the extra practices, but the players don't.
4) Appalachian State 31, Ohio U 29-- ASU wins a bowl in its second year of I-A play. Both teams kicked a short FG in last 2:00 of this obscure but interesting game.
3) Good lord the Lakers are terrible- they're 4-23 and lost by 40 in Oklahoma. Do they get better when Kobe Bryant retires and they have more cap room?
2) Seton Hall 80, Wichita State 76 OT-- Shockers may have to win MVC tourney to get into the NCAA this year; their KenPom rating is 36 and MVC is only 12th rated league in country. They'll likely be a bubble team.
1) Dr Dre must be making a fortune off those headphones he sells; ton of people wore wore them on the airplane Friday out to Las Vegas. You know there is zero hope of conversation on the flight when you've got an aisle seat and the person next to you has headphones on.
NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Sunday, December 20
Hot teams
-- Miami won three of its last four games (2-7 last nine HF).
-- Cavaliers won last four games, covered last three (1-3 last 4 HF).
-- Suns won three of last four home games (2-4 last six HF).
-- Hawks won last two games, by 8-21 points (5-6-1A). Orlando won seven of its last ten games (3-3HF).
-- Kings won three of their last four games (5-5AU). Toronto won five of its last seven games (1-5 last six HF).
-- Denver won five of its last seven games (4-6HU).
Cold teams
-- Minnesota lost eight of its last ten games (9-2AU). Nets lost last four games, by 5-23-6-7 points.
-- Portand lost five of its last seven games (7-6AU).
-- 1-27 Philly is 0-8-1 vs spread since it got its only win.
-- Bucks lost five of last six games (3-7 last 10 AU).
-- New Orleans lost three of its last four games (2-4F, 0-0AF).
Series records
-- Timberwolves won three of last four visits to Brooklyn.
-- Miami won four of last five games wih Portland.
-- 76ers lost seven of last eight games with Cleveland.
-- Suns won three of last four games with Milwaukee.
-- Hawks won four of last five games with Orlando.
-- Raptors won three of last four games with Sacramento.
-- Nuggets won five of last six games with New Orleans.
Totals
-- Six of last eight Minnesota games went over total; four of Nets' last five games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Portland games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Philly games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Phoenix games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Sacramento games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Nugget-Pelican games stayed under.
Back/backs
-- None
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NBA
Sunday, December 20
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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BROOKLYN
Minnesota is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
1:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. MIAMI
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Portland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 15 games at home
3:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CLEVELAND
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Cleveland is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
5:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHOENIX
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Phoenix's last 25 games at home
Phoenix is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
6:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. TORONTO
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
6:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. ORLANDO
Atlanta is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Orlando is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. DENVER
New Orleans is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games
Denver is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
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NBA
Long Sheet
Sunday, December 20
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MINNESOTA (10 - 16) at BROOKLYN (7 - 19) - 12/20/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 45-60 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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PORTLAND (11 - 17) at MIAMI (15 - 10) - 12/20/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 117-156 ATS (-54.6 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
MIAMI is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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PHILADELPHIA (1 - 27) at CLEVELAND (17 - 7) - 12/20/2015, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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MILWAUKEE (10 - 18) at PHOENIX (12 - 16) - 12/20/2015, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 228-285 ATS (-85.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 106-82 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 140-102 ATS (+27.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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ATLANTA (16 - 12) at ORLANDO (15 - 11) - 12/20/2015, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-54 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-3 straight up against ORLANDO 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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SACRAMENTO (10 - 16) at TORONTO (17 - 11) - 12/20/2015, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 43-60 ATS (-23.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO 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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NEW ORLEANS (7 - 19) at DENVER (11 - 15) - 12/20/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DENVER is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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NBA
Dunkel
Sunday, December 20
Atlanta @ Orlando
Game 509-510
December 20, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
117.841
Orlando
125.825
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 8
191
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 1
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(-1); N/A
Sacramento @ Toronto
Game 511-512
December 20, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
116.500
Toronto
124.144
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 7 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 5
207
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-5); Under
New Orleans @ Denver
Game 513-514
December 20, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
113.330
Denver
118.935
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 5 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 1
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+1); Over
Minnesota @ Brooklyn
Game 501-502
December 20, 2015 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
116.994
Brooklyn
113.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 1 1/2
203
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+1 1/2); Over
Portland @ Miami
Game 503-504
December 20, 2015 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Portland
116.271
Miami
119.719
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3 1/2
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 5 1/2
194
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+5 1/2); Over
Philadelphia @ Cleveland
Game 505-506
December 20, 2015 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
103.861
Cleveland
128.039
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 24
191
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 16 1/2
197 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-16 1/2); Under
Milwaukee @ Phoenix
Game 507-508
December 20, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
Phoenix
120.432
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 8 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 6
204
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-6); Under
Armadillo's Write-Up
Sunday, December 20
Hot teams
-- Miami won three of its last four games (2-7 last nine HF).
-- Cavaliers won last four games, covered last three (1-3 last 4 HF).
-- Suns won three of last four home games (2-4 last six HF).
-- Hawks won last two games, by 8-21 points (5-6-1A). Orlando won seven of its last ten games (3-3HF).
-- Kings won three of their last four games (5-5AU). Toronto won five of its last seven games (1-5 last six HF).
-- Denver won five of its last seven games (4-6HU).
Cold teams
-- Minnesota lost eight of its last ten games (9-2AU). Nets lost last four games, by 5-23-6-7 points.
-- Portand lost five of its last seven games (7-6AU).
-- 1-27 Philly is 0-8-1 vs spread since it got its only win.
-- Bucks lost five of last six games (3-7 last 10 AU).
-- New Orleans lost three of its last four games (2-4F, 0-0AF).
Series records
-- Timberwolves won three of last four visits to Brooklyn.
-- Miami won four of last five games wih Portland.
-- 76ers lost seven of last eight games with Cleveland.
-- Suns won three of last four games with Milwaukee.
-- Hawks won four of last five games with Orlando.
-- Raptors won three of last four games with Sacramento.
-- Nuggets won five of last six games with New Orleans.
Totals
-- Six of last eight Minnesota games went over total; four of Nets' last five games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Portland games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Philly games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Phoenix games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Sacramento games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Nugget-Pelican games stayed under.
Back/backs
-- None
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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BROOKLYN
Minnesota is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
1:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. MIAMI
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Portland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 15 games at home
3:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CLEVELAND
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Cleveland is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
5:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHOENIX
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Phoenix's last 25 games at home
Phoenix is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
6:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. TORONTO
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
6:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. ORLANDO
Atlanta is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Orlando is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. DENVER
New Orleans is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games
Denver is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
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NBA
Long Sheet
Sunday, December 20
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MINNESOTA (10 - 16) at BROOKLYN (7 - 19) - 12/20/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 45-60 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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PORTLAND (11 - 17) at MIAMI (15 - 10) - 12/20/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 117-156 ATS (-54.6 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
MIAMI is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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PHILADELPHIA (1 - 27) at CLEVELAND (17 - 7) - 12/20/2015, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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MILWAUKEE (10 - 18) at PHOENIX (12 - 16) - 12/20/2015, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 228-285 ATS (-85.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 106-82 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 140-102 ATS (+27.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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ATLANTA (16 - 12) at ORLANDO (15 - 11) - 12/20/2015, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-54 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-3 straight up against ORLANDO 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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SACRAMENTO (10 - 16) at TORONTO (17 - 11) - 12/20/2015, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 43-60 ATS (-23.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO 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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NEW ORLEANS (7 - 19) at DENVER (11 - 15) - 12/20/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DENVER is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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NBA
Dunkel
Sunday, December 20
Atlanta @ Orlando
Game 509-510
December 20, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
117.841
Orlando
125.825
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 8
191
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 1
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(-1); N/A
Sacramento @ Toronto
Game 511-512
December 20, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
116.500
Toronto
124.144
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 7 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 5
207
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-5); Under
New Orleans @ Denver
Game 513-514
December 20, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
113.330
Denver
118.935
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 5 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 1
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+1); Over
Minnesota @ Brooklyn
Game 501-502
December 20, 2015 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
116.994
Brooklyn
113.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 1 1/2
203
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+1 1/2); Over
Portland @ Miami
Game 503-504
December 20, 2015 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Portland
116.271
Miami
119.719
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3 1/2
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 5 1/2
194
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+5 1/2); Over
Philadelphia @ Cleveland
Game 505-506
December 20, 2015 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
103.861
Cleveland
128.039
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 24
191
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 16 1/2
197 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-16 1/2); Under
Milwaukee @ Phoenix
Game 507-508
December 20, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
Phoenix
120.432
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 8 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 6
204
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-6); Under
YESTERDAY'S ACTION: 2 - 3
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
MIN at BK 01:00 PM
BK +1.0
POR at MIA 01:00 PM
POR +5.0 DOUBLE PLAY
PHI at CLE 03:30 PM
CLE -16.5
MIL at PHO 05:00 PM
MIL +6.0 DOUBLE PLAY
SAC at TOR 06:00 PM
SAC +5.0 *****
ATL at ORL 06:00 PM
ORL -1.0 BLOW OUT
NO at DEN 08:00 PM
NO +1.0 TRIPLE PLAY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
MIN at BK 01:00 PM
BK +1.0
POR at MIA 01:00 PM
POR +5.0 DOUBLE PLAY
PHI at CLE 03:30 PM
CLE -16.5
MIL at PHO 05:00 PM
MIL +6.0 DOUBLE PLAY
SAC at TOR 06:00 PM
SAC +5.0 *****
ATL at ORL 06:00 PM
ORL -1.0 BLOW OUT
NO at DEN 08:00 PM
NO +1.0 TRIPLE PLAY
NBA ATS
NBA > (509) ATLANTA@ (510) ORLANDO | 2015-12-20 18:00:00 - 2015-12-20 18:00:00
Play ON ATLANTA against the spread in All games in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points
The record is 11 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+9.9 units)
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NBA MONEYLINE
NBA > (513) NEW ORLEANS@ (514) DENVER | 2015-12-20 20:00:00 - 2015-12-20 20:00:00
Play AGAINST NEW ORLEANS using money line in All games revenging a loss vs opponent
The record is 3 Wins and 15 Losses for the this season (-14.4 units)
NBA > (513) NEW ORLEANS@ (514) DENVER | 2015-12-20 20:00:00 - 2015-12-20 20:00:00
Play AGAINST NEW ORLEANS using money line in All games after 3 or more consecutive unders
The record is 4 Wins and 14 Losses for the last three seasons (-16.3 units)
NBA > (501) MINNESOTA@ (502) BROOKLYN | 2015-12-20 13:00:00 - 2015-12-20 13:00:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game
The record is 40 Wins and 70 Losses for the last three seasons (-48.6 units)
NBA > (511) SACRAMENTO@ (512) TORONTO | 2015-12-20 18:00:00 - 2015-12-20 18:00:00
Play AGAINST TORONTO using money line in All games after playing 3 consecutive road games
The record is 5 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-16.5 units)
NBA > (503) PORTLAND@ (504) MIAMI | 2015-12-20 13:00:00 - 2015-12-20 13:00:00
Play ON MIAMI using money line in All games on Sunday games
The record is 13 Wins and 5 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.8 units)
NBA > (507) MILWAUKEE@ (508) PHOENIX | 2015-12-20 17:00:00 - 2015-12-20 17:00:00
Play AGAINST PHOENIX using money line in All games in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points
The record is 2 Wins and 7 Losses for the last two seasons (-13.55 units)
NBA > (501) MINNESOTA@ (502) BROOKLYN | 2015-12-20 13:00:00 - 2015-12-20 13:00:00
Play AGAINST BROOKLYN using money line in Home games after 3 or more consecutive losses
The record is 3 Wins and 9 Losses for the last two seasons (-13.75 units)
NBA > (509) ATLANTA@ (510) ORLANDO | 2015-12-20 18:00:00 - 2015-12-20 18:00:00
Play ON ATLANTA using money line in All games in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points
The record is 11 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+10.5 units)
NBA > (507) MILWAUKEE@ (508) PHOENIX | 2015-12-20 17:00:00 - 2015-12-20 17:00:00
Play AGAINST MILWAUKEE using money line in All games in non-conference games
The record is 17 Wins and 46 Losses for the last three seasons (-30 units)
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NBA FIRST HALF
NBA > (505) PHILADELPHIA@ (506) CLEVELAND | 2015-12-20 15:30:00 - 2015-12-20 15:30:00
Play AGAINST CLEVELAND ?>in the first halfin All games first half of the season
The record is 17 Wins and 38 Losses for the last two seasons (-24.8 units)
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NBA TOTALS
NBA > (513) NEW ORLEANS@ (514) DENVER | 2015-12-20 20:00:00 - 2015-12-20 20:00:00
Play UNDER NEW ORLEANS on the totalin Road games revenging a loss vs opponent
The record is 0 Overs and 11 Unders for the this season (+11 units)
NBA > (513) NEW ORLEANS@ (514) DENVER | 2015-12-20 20:00:00 - 2015-12-20 20:00:00
Play UNDER NEW ORLEANS on the totalin Road games first half of the season
The record is 9 Overs and 36 Unders for the last three seasons (+26.1 units)
NBA > (505) PHILADELPHIA@ (506) CLEVELAND | 2015-12-20 15:30:00 - 2015-12-20 15:30:00
Play UNDER CLEVELAND on the totalin Home games on Sunday games
The record is 26 Overs and 71 Unders for the since 1992 (+42.4 units)
NBA > (503) PORTLAND@ (504) MIAMI | 2015-12-20 13:00:00 - 2015-12-20 13:00:00
Play UNDER MIAMI on the totalin All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game
The record is 18 Overs and 43 Unders for the last two seasons (+23.2 units)
NBA > (509) ATLANTA@ (510) ORLANDO | 2015-12-20 18:00:00 - 2015-12-20 18:00:00
Play UNDER ORLANDO on the totalin All games as a favorite vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 0 Overs and 9 Unders for the this season (+9 units)
NBA > (505) PHILADELPHIA@ (506) CLEVELAND | 2015-12-20 15:30:00 - 2015-12-20 15:30:00
Play UNDER CLEVELAND on the totalin All games on Sunday games
The record is 64 Overs and 125 Unders for the since 1992 (+54.6 units)
NBA > (509) ATLANTA@ (510) ORLANDO | 2015-12-20 18:00:00 - 2015-12-20 18:00:00
Play ON ATLANTA against the spread in All games in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points
The record is 11 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+9.9 units)
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NBA MONEYLINE
NBA > (513) NEW ORLEANS@ (514) DENVER | 2015-12-20 20:00:00 - 2015-12-20 20:00:00
Play AGAINST NEW ORLEANS using money line in All games revenging a loss vs opponent
The record is 3 Wins and 15 Losses for the this season (-14.4 units)
NBA > (513) NEW ORLEANS@ (514) DENVER | 2015-12-20 20:00:00 - 2015-12-20 20:00:00
Play AGAINST NEW ORLEANS using money line in All games after 3 or more consecutive unders
The record is 4 Wins and 14 Losses for the last three seasons (-16.3 units)
NBA > (501) MINNESOTA@ (502) BROOKLYN | 2015-12-20 13:00:00 - 2015-12-20 13:00:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game
The record is 40 Wins and 70 Losses for the last three seasons (-48.6 units)
NBA > (511) SACRAMENTO@ (512) TORONTO | 2015-12-20 18:00:00 - 2015-12-20 18:00:00
Play AGAINST TORONTO using money line in All games after playing 3 consecutive road games
The record is 5 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-16.5 units)
NBA > (503) PORTLAND@ (504) MIAMI | 2015-12-20 13:00:00 - 2015-12-20 13:00:00
Play ON MIAMI using money line in All games on Sunday games
The record is 13 Wins and 5 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.8 units)
NBA > (507) MILWAUKEE@ (508) PHOENIX | 2015-12-20 17:00:00 - 2015-12-20 17:00:00
Play AGAINST PHOENIX using money line in All games in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points
The record is 2 Wins and 7 Losses for the last two seasons (-13.55 units)
NBA > (501) MINNESOTA@ (502) BROOKLYN | 2015-12-20 13:00:00 - 2015-12-20 13:00:00
Play AGAINST BROOKLYN using money line in Home games after 3 or more consecutive losses
The record is 3 Wins and 9 Losses for the last two seasons (-13.75 units)
NBA > (509) ATLANTA@ (510) ORLANDO | 2015-12-20 18:00:00 - 2015-12-20 18:00:00
Play ON ATLANTA using money line in All games in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points
The record is 11 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+10.5 units)
NBA > (507) MILWAUKEE@ (508) PHOENIX | 2015-12-20 17:00:00 - 2015-12-20 17:00:00
Play AGAINST MILWAUKEE using money line in All games in non-conference games
The record is 17 Wins and 46 Losses for the last three seasons (-30 units)
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NBA FIRST HALF
NBA > (505) PHILADELPHIA@ (506) CLEVELAND | 2015-12-20 15:30:00 - 2015-12-20 15:30:00
Play AGAINST CLEVELAND ?>in the first halfin All games first half of the season
The record is 17 Wins and 38 Losses for the last two seasons (-24.8 units)
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NBA TOTALS
NBA > (513) NEW ORLEANS@ (514) DENVER | 2015-12-20 20:00:00 - 2015-12-20 20:00:00
Play UNDER NEW ORLEANS on the totalin Road games revenging a loss vs opponent
The record is 0 Overs and 11 Unders for the this season (+11 units)
NBA > (513) NEW ORLEANS@ (514) DENVER | 2015-12-20 20:00:00 - 2015-12-20 20:00:00
Play UNDER NEW ORLEANS on the totalin Road games first half of the season
The record is 9 Overs and 36 Unders for the last three seasons (+26.1 units)
NBA > (505) PHILADELPHIA@ (506) CLEVELAND | 2015-12-20 15:30:00 - 2015-12-20 15:30:00
Play UNDER CLEVELAND on the totalin Home games on Sunday games
The record is 26 Overs and 71 Unders for the since 1992 (+42.4 units)
NBA > (503) PORTLAND@ (504) MIAMI | 2015-12-20 13:00:00 - 2015-12-20 13:00:00
Play UNDER MIAMI on the totalin All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game
The record is 18 Overs and 43 Unders for the last two seasons (+23.2 units)
NBA > (509) ATLANTA@ (510) ORLANDO | 2015-12-20 18:00:00 - 2015-12-20 18:00:00
Play UNDER ORLANDO on the totalin All games as a favorite vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 0 Overs and 9 Unders for the this season (+9 units)
NBA > (505) PHILADELPHIA@ (506) CLEVELAND | 2015-12-20 15:30:00 - 2015-12-20 15:30:00
Play UNDER CLEVELAND on the totalin All games on Sunday games
The record is 64 Overs and 125 Unders for the since 1992 (+54.6 units)
Monday's six-pack
Westgate Super Contest (1,727 entrants-- prize pool is $2.5M)
Most popular picks 2-7 in Week 15 season record: 46-44-2
Jets (-3.5) were most popular pick; they played last night- L.
7) Bengals -4.5 (358)-- Lot of faith in first time starter, QB McCarron- W
6) Bears +5.5 (383)-- Chicago has played lot of close games this year- L
5) Broncos +6.5 (411)-- Will Osweiler lose starting job if Denver loses? - L
4) Cardinals -3.5 (442)-- Lot of trust in dome team; was 37 degrees at kickoff- W.
3) Giants +4.5 (505)-- It is comical how underrated the Panthers are.- L.
2) Packers -3 (551)-- Aaron Rodgers returns to Bay Area; he played at Cal.- W
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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up an NFL Sunday........
13) Steelers 34, Broncos 27-- Denver led 27-13 at half, never scored again; in second half, they ran nine drives: 35 plays, 72 yards, zero points. Bad news for Jets, Chiefs as teams scramble for AFC Wild Card position.
12) Panthers 38, Giants 35-- In 2001, Vince McMahon owned XFL, a minor league football operation that was part football, part-WWE. This game resembled that, with Norman/Beckham swatting each other throughout the first quarter as officials refused to police the action and Troy Aikman bitched about it in the FOX TV booth.
Carolina led this game 35-7, blew the lead, won on a last-second FG, but not before both sides were an embarrassment to their employers, with Norman/Beckham swatting each other during/after most every play. Beckham had three personal foul penalties, scored the tying TD, both of which I'm guessing will lead to more commercials.
11) Chiefs 34, Ravens 14-- "More games are lost than won."- George Allen. Chiefs had two defensive TDs, one of their two TD drives was 24 yards, as Jimmy Clausen falls to 0-3 this season with losses by 26-0/35-6/34-14 scores. Chiefs haven't lost since the Royals won the World Series- they still have work to do to make the playoffs.
10) Texans 16, Colts 10-- Houston takes over first place in AFC South behind 5th-string QB Weeden, who was cut by Dallas earlier this season. Texans are 7-7 after 1-4 start, so they'll have positive momentum if they make the playoffs, and a home game in the first round. Colts and Giants are both going to be looking for new coaches soon.
9) Falcons 23, Jaguars 17-- Atlanta ends six-game skid by going 7-14 on 3rd down; Jags were 0-8. Game swung in last 0:10 of first half; down 14-3, Jax had ball on 1-yard line but pass was picked and run back 86 yards, where Falcons kicked FG on last play of half to go up 17-3. 6 or 10-point swing was the difference.
8) Vikings 38, Bears 17-- Minnesota-Green Bay could be playing for first round bye in Week 17; Minnesota was +2 in turnovers here. This week, teams that were +2 or better in turnovers are 6-0 so far. When Vikings average 10.5 ypa, they will win, since that is one of weaker parts of their game.
7) Patriots 33, Titans 16-- Now there are rumors that Bill Polian is going to come to Nashville to run the Titans and bring in Peyton Manning to work with him in the front office. Chicago OC Adam Gase is rumored as a probably head coaching candidate.
6) Redskins 35, Bills 25-- Washington has leg up on winning NFC East; they threw for 10.6 yards/attempt in this game, as rumors persist that Rex Ryan and front office aren't getting along. Buffalo just played five road games in six weeks, which is unkind scheduling; they get Kellen Moore's Dallas Cowboys in Orchard Park next week.
5) Packers 30, Raiders 20-- Green Bay scored two TDs in 0:15 to take an early 14-0 lead on a rainy, dismal day in Oakland. Raiders are 2-5 at home and could be playing their last game ever in the Coliseum against the Chargers next week.
4) Seahawks 30, Browns 13-- Russell Wilson is so valuable because of his mobility; Seattle was 9-12 on third down, ran ball for 182 yards and is a team no one wants to face in mid or late January. As for the Browns, they'll be a curious team to follow in winter/spring months. Not sure they know what they're doing.
3) Chargers 30, Dolphins 14-- Female blackjack dealer in casino here had a great Dan Fouts throwback jersey on today, the light blue one with big gold lightning bolts on each shoulder. Sad day for San Diego, probably their last game ever in Qualcomm, and that doesn't seem fair. San Diego supported the team, deserves to keep it.
2) Bengals 24, 49ers 14-- AJ McCarron is first Alabama QB since 1987 to start/win an NFL game (Rutledge); they scored three TDs in 4:23 near end of first half, on three scoring drives totalling 67 yards, with two 49er turnovers involved. 49ers are 0 for 6 on replay challenges this year, while former coach Harbaugh has his Wolverines in a New Year's Day bowl game. Maybe they should've kept him.
1) Cardinals 40, Eagles 17-- If I was an Eagles fan, I'd seriously question what the hell Chip Kelly is doing; they've gotten worse in Years 2-3 of his regime, but they could create chaos in NFC East by beating Washington Saturday night. Best part of the big Foles-Bradford trade for me is this: Rams get a mid-round draft pick in April. .
Westgate Super Contest (1,727 entrants-- prize pool is $2.5M)
Most popular picks 2-7 in Week 15 season record: 46-44-2
Jets (-3.5) were most popular pick; they played last night- L.
7) Bengals -4.5 (358)-- Lot of faith in first time starter, QB McCarron- W
6) Bears +5.5 (383)-- Chicago has played lot of close games this year- L
5) Broncos +6.5 (411)-- Will Osweiler lose starting job if Denver loses? - L
4) Cardinals -3.5 (442)-- Lot of trust in dome team; was 37 degrees at kickoff- W.
3) Giants +4.5 (505)-- It is comical how underrated the Panthers are.- L.
2) Packers -3 (551)-- Aaron Rodgers returns to Bay Area; he played at Cal.- W
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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up an NFL Sunday........
13) Steelers 34, Broncos 27-- Denver led 27-13 at half, never scored again; in second half, they ran nine drives: 35 plays, 72 yards, zero points. Bad news for Jets, Chiefs as teams scramble for AFC Wild Card position.
12) Panthers 38, Giants 35-- In 2001, Vince McMahon owned XFL, a minor league football operation that was part football, part-WWE. This game resembled that, with Norman/Beckham swatting each other throughout the first quarter as officials refused to police the action and Troy Aikman bitched about it in the FOX TV booth.
Carolina led this game 35-7, blew the lead, won on a last-second FG, but not before both sides were an embarrassment to their employers, with Norman/Beckham swatting each other during/after most every play. Beckham had three personal foul penalties, scored the tying TD, both of which I'm guessing will lead to more commercials.
11) Chiefs 34, Ravens 14-- "More games are lost than won."- George Allen. Chiefs had two defensive TDs, one of their two TD drives was 24 yards, as Jimmy Clausen falls to 0-3 this season with losses by 26-0/35-6/34-14 scores. Chiefs haven't lost since the Royals won the World Series- they still have work to do to make the playoffs.
10) Texans 16, Colts 10-- Houston takes over first place in AFC South behind 5th-string QB Weeden, who was cut by Dallas earlier this season. Texans are 7-7 after 1-4 start, so they'll have positive momentum if they make the playoffs, and a home game in the first round. Colts and Giants are both going to be looking for new coaches soon.
9) Falcons 23, Jaguars 17-- Atlanta ends six-game skid by going 7-14 on 3rd down; Jags were 0-8. Game swung in last 0:10 of first half; down 14-3, Jax had ball on 1-yard line but pass was picked and run back 86 yards, where Falcons kicked FG on last play of half to go up 17-3. 6 or 10-point swing was the difference.
8) Vikings 38, Bears 17-- Minnesota-Green Bay could be playing for first round bye in Week 17; Minnesota was +2 in turnovers here. This week, teams that were +2 or better in turnovers are 6-0 so far. When Vikings average 10.5 ypa, they will win, since that is one of weaker parts of their game.
7) Patriots 33, Titans 16-- Now there are rumors that Bill Polian is going to come to Nashville to run the Titans and bring in Peyton Manning to work with him in the front office. Chicago OC Adam Gase is rumored as a probably head coaching candidate.
6) Redskins 35, Bills 25-- Washington has leg up on winning NFC East; they threw for 10.6 yards/attempt in this game, as rumors persist that Rex Ryan and front office aren't getting along. Buffalo just played five road games in six weeks, which is unkind scheduling; they get Kellen Moore's Dallas Cowboys in Orchard Park next week.
5) Packers 30, Raiders 20-- Green Bay scored two TDs in 0:15 to take an early 14-0 lead on a rainy, dismal day in Oakland. Raiders are 2-5 at home and could be playing their last game ever in the Coliseum against the Chargers next week.
4) Seahawks 30, Browns 13-- Russell Wilson is so valuable because of his mobility; Seattle was 9-12 on third down, ran ball for 182 yards and is a team no one wants to face in mid or late January. As for the Browns, they'll be a curious team to follow in winter/spring months. Not sure they know what they're doing.
3) Chargers 30, Dolphins 14-- Female blackjack dealer in casino here had a great Dan Fouts throwback jersey on today, the light blue one with big gold lightning bolts on each shoulder. Sad day for San Diego, probably their last game ever in Qualcomm, and that doesn't seem fair. San Diego supported the team, deserves to keep it.
2) Bengals 24, 49ers 14-- AJ McCarron is first Alabama QB since 1987 to start/win an NFL game (Rutledge); they scored three TDs in 4:23 near end of first half, on three scoring drives totalling 67 yards, with two 49er turnovers involved. 49ers are 0 for 6 on replay challenges this year, while former coach Harbaugh has his Wolverines in a New Year's Day bowl game. Maybe they should've kept him.
1) Cardinals 40, Eagles 17-- If I was an Eagles fan, I'd seriously question what the hell Chip Kelly is doing; they've gotten worse in Years 2-3 of his regime, but they could create chaos in NFC East by beating Washington Saturday night. Best part of the big Foles-Bradford trade for me is this: Rams get a mid-round draft pick in April. .
NBA knowledge
Hot teams
-- Kings won four of last five games (6-5AU).
-- Minnesota won last two games after losing seven of previous eight games (10-1AU).
-- Orlando won three of its last four games (7-3AU). Knicks won last four games (5-2HF).
-- Hawks won their last three games (4-1 last five HF).
-- Houston won seven of its last ten games (3-8HF, 3-0 last three).
-- San Antonio won nine of last ten games (11-4HF). Pacers won three of last four games (5-2AU).
-- Thunder won seven of its last eight games (1-1AF).
Cold teams
-- Wizards lost five of their last eight games (2-5HF).
-- Celtics lost their last three games (5-5HF).
-- Nets lost their last five games (7-2 last nine AU). Chicago lost its last two games; they're 4-5 in last nine (4-11HF).
-- Trailblazers lost six of their last eight games (7-8AU).
-- Charlotte lost three of its last four games (5-3AU).
-- Suns lost three of last four games (5-6AU). Utah lost four of its last five games (4-5HF).
-- Clippers lost last two games, by 8-10 points (0-2HU).
Series records
-- Kings won five of last seven games with Washington.
-- Home side won last six Minnesota-Boston games.
-- Magic won four of last six games with New York.
-- Bulls won seven of last nine games with Brooklyn.
-- Hawks are 6-4 in their last ten games with Portland.
-- Hornets lost their last nine games with Houston.
-- Spurs won nine of last ten vs Indiana (1-3 last four vs spread).
-- Home side won last four Phoenix-Utah games.
-- Clippers lost five of last eight games with Oklahoma City.
Totals
-- Seven of last nine Sacramento games stayed under.
-- Four of last six Boston games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine New York games went over total.
-- Five of last six Brooklyn games stayed under total.
-- Last three Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over total.
-- Five of last six Indiana games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last ten Thunder games stayed under total.
Back/backs
-- Sacramento is 4-2 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Orlando is 3-1 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Brooklyn is 4-1 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Portland is 2-5 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Phoenix is 2-3 vs spread if it played the night before.
Hot teams
-- Kings won four of last five games (6-5AU).
-- Minnesota won last two games after losing seven of previous eight games (10-1AU).
-- Orlando won three of its last four games (7-3AU). Knicks won last four games (5-2HF).
-- Hawks won their last three games (4-1 last five HF).
-- Houston won seven of its last ten games (3-8HF, 3-0 last three).
-- San Antonio won nine of last ten games (11-4HF). Pacers won three of last four games (5-2AU).
-- Thunder won seven of its last eight games (1-1AF).
Cold teams
-- Wizards lost five of their last eight games (2-5HF).
-- Celtics lost their last three games (5-5HF).
-- Nets lost their last five games (7-2 last nine AU). Chicago lost its last two games; they're 4-5 in last nine (4-11HF).
-- Trailblazers lost six of their last eight games (7-8AU).
-- Charlotte lost three of its last four games (5-3AU).
-- Suns lost three of last four games (5-6AU). Utah lost four of its last five games (4-5HF).
-- Clippers lost last two games, by 8-10 points (0-2HU).
Series records
-- Kings won five of last seven games with Washington.
-- Home side won last six Minnesota-Boston games.
-- Magic won four of last six games with New York.
-- Bulls won seven of last nine games with Brooklyn.
-- Hawks are 6-4 in their last ten games with Portland.
-- Hornets lost their last nine games with Houston.
-- Spurs won nine of last ten vs Indiana (1-3 last four vs spread).
-- Home side won last four Phoenix-Utah games.
-- Clippers lost five of last eight games with Oklahoma City.
Totals
-- Seven of last nine Sacramento games stayed under.
-- Four of last six Boston games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine New York games went over total.
-- Five of last six Brooklyn games stayed under total.
-- Last three Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over total.
-- Five of last six Indiana games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last ten Thunder games stayed under total.
Back/backs
-- Sacramento is 4-2 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Orlando is 3-1 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Brooklyn is 4-1 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Portland is 2-5 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Phoenix is 2-3 vs spread if it played the night before.
Wolves, Celtics square off
December 21, 2015
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES (11-16) at BOSTON CELTICS (14-13)
Tip-off: Monday, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: Boston -8.5
The Celtics will be looking to prevent a four-game losing streak when they host a suddenly surging Timberwolves team on Monday.
Minnesota hosted Sacramento on Friday and came away with a 99-95 victory as a 2.5-point home favorite. The team then beat the Nets 100-85 in Brooklyn on Sunday. Even with the victories, the Timberwolves have now lost eight of their past 11 games SU and have only won ATS in two of their past 10. They will need to start showing more effort on a consistent basis so that this winning stretch could be a sign of things to come rather than an outlier.
The Celtics haven’t been great themselves, losing three straight games after a 109-101 loss as 3.5-point home favorites against the Hawks on Friday night. These two teams met twice a year ago and both teams won-and-covered when playing as the host.
The Celtics are 2-0 both SU and ATS when facing the Timberwolves in Boston over the past three seasons and have covered in nine straight at home dating back to Jan. 18, 2006.
One thing favoring Minnesota in this game is the fact that the Celtics are just 7-21 ATS in home games after having lost three of their past four games over the past three seasons. Boston is, however, an impressive 22-9 ATS when playing as a home favorite over the past two seasons.
C Nikola Pekovic (Achilles) is out indefinitely for the Timberwolves and PG Marcus Smart (Knee) is out indefinitely for the Celtics.
The Timberwolves have won two straight games and SG Andrew Wiggins (21.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG) has been incredibly efficient in the victories.
Over the past two games, Wiggins is averaging 24.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG and 3.0 APG on 17-for-31 shooting from the field. He will need to keep attacking the rim, as he will fall in love with his jumper far too often at times. C Karl-Anthony Towns (15.7 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.0 BPG) had 24 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in the victory over the Nets. He has now scored 24 or more in two of the past three games and should be able to play well against a Celtics team that is weak inside.
Another player that is really coming on for Minnesota is C Gorgui Dieng (8.6 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.0 BPG). Dieng had 20 points and 10 boards on 9-for-12 shooting against the Nets on Sunday. He has had two double-doubles in the past three games and is really responding to his recent increase in minutes. His toughness around the basket on both ends makes him a good fit next to Towns.
The Celtics have struggled recently, but SF Jae Crowder (12.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.9 SPG) has done everything in his power to keep Boston in games.
Crowder is an excellent defender on the perimeter and will likely see a lot of time guarding Andrew Wiggins on Monday. If he can shut down Wiggins to some extent then the Celtics could come away with a victory in this one. It’d also help if he can bring just a small portion of the offense he provided against the Hawks last game. Crowder had 24 points in that one and was 8-for-13 from the field.
PG Isaiah Thomas (21.4 PPG, 6.6 APG, 1.4 SPG) is also playing his heart out for the Celtics and has been delivering offensively. Over the past two games, Thomas is averaging 33.5 PPG and 6.5 APG. He should be able to score once again in this one, but he and Crowder will need help on offense.
The x-factor for Boston in this game could just be PF Amir Johnson (7.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.3 BPG). Johnson is the best interior defender that the Celtics have and he will need to be effective guarding both Towns and Dieng on Monday.
December 21, 2015
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES (11-16) at BOSTON CELTICS (14-13)
Tip-off: Monday, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: Boston -8.5
The Celtics will be looking to prevent a four-game losing streak when they host a suddenly surging Timberwolves team on Monday.
Minnesota hosted Sacramento on Friday and came away with a 99-95 victory as a 2.5-point home favorite. The team then beat the Nets 100-85 in Brooklyn on Sunday. Even with the victories, the Timberwolves have now lost eight of their past 11 games SU and have only won ATS in two of their past 10. They will need to start showing more effort on a consistent basis so that this winning stretch could be a sign of things to come rather than an outlier.
The Celtics haven’t been great themselves, losing three straight games after a 109-101 loss as 3.5-point home favorites against the Hawks on Friday night. These two teams met twice a year ago and both teams won-and-covered when playing as the host.
The Celtics are 2-0 both SU and ATS when facing the Timberwolves in Boston over the past three seasons and have covered in nine straight at home dating back to Jan. 18, 2006.
One thing favoring Minnesota in this game is the fact that the Celtics are just 7-21 ATS in home games after having lost three of their past four games over the past three seasons. Boston is, however, an impressive 22-9 ATS when playing as a home favorite over the past two seasons.
C Nikola Pekovic (Achilles) is out indefinitely for the Timberwolves and PG Marcus Smart (Knee) is out indefinitely for the Celtics.
The Timberwolves have won two straight games and SG Andrew Wiggins (21.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG) has been incredibly efficient in the victories.
Over the past two games, Wiggins is averaging 24.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG and 3.0 APG on 17-for-31 shooting from the field. He will need to keep attacking the rim, as he will fall in love with his jumper far too often at times. C Karl-Anthony Towns (15.7 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.0 BPG) had 24 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in the victory over the Nets. He has now scored 24 or more in two of the past three games and should be able to play well against a Celtics team that is weak inside.
Another player that is really coming on for Minnesota is C Gorgui Dieng (8.6 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.0 BPG). Dieng had 20 points and 10 boards on 9-for-12 shooting against the Nets on Sunday. He has had two double-doubles in the past three games and is really responding to his recent increase in minutes. His toughness around the basket on both ends makes him a good fit next to Towns.
The Celtics have struggled recently, but SF Jae Crowder (12.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.9 SPG) has done everything in his power to keep Boston in games.
Crowder is an excellent defender on the perimeter and will likely see a lot of time guarding Andrew Wiggins on Monday. If he can shut down Wiggins to some extent then the Celtics could come away with a victory in this one. It’d also help if he can bring just a small portion of the offense he provided against the Hawks last game. Crowder had 24 points in that one and was 8-for-13 from the field.
PG Isaiah Thomas (21.4 PPG, 6.6 APG, 1.4 SPG) is also playing his heart out for the Celtics and has been delivering offensively. Over the past two games, Thomas is averaging 33.5 PPG and 6.5 APG. He should be able to score once again in this one, but he and Crowder will need help on offense.
The x-factor for Boston in this game could just be PF Amir Johnson (7.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.3 BPG). Johnson is the best interior defender that the Celtics have and he will need to be effective guarding both Towns and Dieng on Monday.
NBA MONEYLINE
NBA > (705) ORLANDO@ (706) NEW YORK | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play AGAINST NEW YORK using money line in Home games first half of the season
The record is 14 Wins and 32 Losses for the last three seasons (-28.6 units)
NBA > (707) BROOKLYN@ (708) CHICAGO | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play ON CHICAGO using money line in All games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 15 Wins and 5 Losses for the last two seasons (+14.8 units)
NBA > (709) PORTLAND@ (710) ATLANTA | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play AGAINST PORTLAND using money line in Road games against Southeast division opponents
The record is 2 Wins and 11 Losses for the last three seasons (-14.05 units)
NBA > (703) MINNESOTA@ (704) BOSTON | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game
The record is 41 Wins and 70 Losses for the last three seasons (-47.6 units)
NBA > (711) CHARLOTTE@ (712) HOUSTON | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play AGAINST HOUSTON using money line in All games as a favorite
The record is 9 Wins and 9 Losses for the this season (-20.8 units)
NBA > (713) INDIANA@ (714) SAN ANTONIO | 2015-12-21 20:35:00 - 2015-12-21 20:35:00
Play AGAINST INDIANA using money line in All games in non-conference games
The record is 13 Wins and 26 Losses for the last two seasons (-21.45 units)
NBA > (701) SACRAMENTO@ (702) WASHINGTON | 2015-12-21 19:05:00 - 2015-12-21 19:05:00
Play AGAINST SACRAMENTO using money line in All games off an upset win as an underdog
The record is 9 Wins and 24 Losses for the last three seasons (-19.7 units)
NBA > (703) MINNESOTA@ (704) BOSTON | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games after a win by 10 points or more
The record is 10 Wins and 24 Losses for the last three seasons (-20.05 units)
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NBA TOTALS
NBA > (715) PHOENIX@ (716) UTAH | 2015-12-21 21:05:00 - 2015-12-21 21:05:00
Play UNDER UTAH on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 9 Overs and 33 Unders for the last two seasons (+23.1 units)
NBA > (715) PHOENIX@ (716) UTAH | 2015-12-21 21:05:00 - 2015-12-21 21:05:00
Play UNDER UTAH on the totalin All games as a favorite vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 7 Overs and 28 Unders for the last two seasons (+20.3 units)
NBA > (713) INDIANA@ (714) SAN ANTONIO | 2015-12-21 20:35:00 - 2015-12-21 20:35:00
Play UNDER SAN ANTONIO on the totalin All games after 3 or more consecutive wins
The record is 21 Overs and 53 Unders for the last three seasons (+29.9 units)
NBA > (703) MINNESOTA@ (704) BOSTON | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play UNDER BOSTON on the totalin All games versus the first half line in all games
The record is 36 Overs and 74 Unders for the last two seasons (+34.4 units)
NBA > (713) INDIANA@ (714) SAN ANTONIO | 2015-12-21 20:35:00 - 2015-12-21 20:35:00
Play UNDER INDIANA on the totalin All games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 11 Overs and 33 Unders for the last three seasons (+20.9 units)
NBA > (703) MINNESOTA@ (704) BOSTON | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play UNDER BOSTON on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 13 Overs and 34 Unders for the last two seasons (+19.7 units)
NBA > (713) INDIANA@ (714) SAN ANTONIO | 2015-12-21 20:35:00 - 2015-12-21 20:35:00
Play OVER SAN ANTONIO on the totalin Home games in December games
The record is 19 Overs and 4 Unders for the last three seasons (+14.6 units)
NBA > (707) BROOKLYN@ (708) CHICAGO | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play UNDER BROOKLYN on the totalin Road games after 3 or more consecutive losses
The record is 49 Overs and 104 Unders for the since 1992 (+50.1 units)
NBA > (709) PORTLAND@ (710) ATLANTA | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the totalin All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game
The record is 33 Overs and 70 Unders for the last three seasons (+33.7 units)
NBA > (709) PORTLAND@ (710) ATLANTA | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the totalin All games as a favorite vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 31 Overs and 60 Unders for the last two seasons (+25.9 units)
NBA > (707) BROOKLYN@ (708) CHICAGO | 2015-12-21 20:00:00 - 2015-12-21 20:00:00
Play OVER CHICAGO on the totalin All games against Atlantic division opponents
The record is 17 Overs and 4 Unders for the last two seasons (+12.6 units)
NBA > (705) ORLANDO@ (706) NEW YORK | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play AGAINST NEW YORK using money line in Home games first half of the season
The record is 14 Wins and 32 Losses for the last three seasons (-28.6 units)
NBA > (707) BROOKLYN@ (708) CHICAGO | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play ON CHICAGO using money line in All games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 15 Wins and 5 Losses for the last two seasons (+14.8 units)
NBA > (709) PORTLAND@ (710) ATLANTA | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play AGAINST PORTLAND using money line in Road games against Southeast division opponents
The record is 2 Wins and 11 Losses for the last three seasons (-14.05 units)
NBA > (703) MINNESOTA@ (704) BOSTON | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game
The record is 41 Wins and 70 Losses for the last three seasons (-47.6 units)
NBA > (711) CHARLOTTE@ (712) HOUSTON | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play AGAINST HOUSTON using money line in All games as a favorite
The record is 9 Wins and 9 Losses for the this season (-20.8 units)
NBA > (713) INDIANA@ (714) SAN ANTONIO | 2015-12-21 20:35:00 - 2015-12-21 20:35:00
Play AGAINST INDIANA using money line in All games in non-conference games
The record is 13 Wins and 26 Losses for the last two seasons (-21.45 units)
NBA > (701) SACRAMENTO@ (702) WASHINGTON | 2015-12-21 19:05:00 - 2015-12-21 19:05:00
Play AGAINST SACRAMENTO using money line in All games off an upset win as an underdog
The record is 9 Wins and 24 Losses for the last three seasons (-19.7 units)
NBA > (703) MINNESOTA@ (704) BOSTON | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games after a win by 10 points or more
The record is 10 Wins and 24 Losses for the last three seasons (-20.05 units)
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NBA TOTALS
NBA > (715) PHOENIX@ (716) UTAH | 2015-12-21 21:05:00 - 2015-12-21 21:05:00
Play UNDER UTAH on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 9 Overs and 33 Unders for the last two seasons (+23.1 units)
NBA > (715) PHOENIX@ (716) UTAH | 2015-12-21 21:05:00 - 2015-12-21 21:05:00
Play UNDER UTAH on the totalin All games as a favorite vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 7 Overs and 28 Unders for the last two seasons (+20.3 units)
NBA > (713) INDIANA@ (714) SAN ANTONIO | 2015-12-21 20:35:00 - 2015-12-21 20:35:00
Play UNDER SAN ANTONIO on the totalin All games after 3 or more consecutive wins
The record is 21 Overs and 53 Unders for the last three seasons (+29.9 units)
NBA > (703) MINNESOTA@ (704) BOSTON | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play UNDER BOSTON on the totalin All games versus the first half line in all games
The record is 36 Overs and 74 Unders for the last two seasons (+34.4 units)
NBA > (713) INDIANA@ (714) SAN ANTONIO | 2015-12-21 20:35:00 - 2015-12-21 20:35:00
Play UNDER INDIANA on the totalin All games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 11 Overs and 33 Unders for the last three seasons (+20.9 units)
NBA > (703) MINNESOTA@ (704) BOSTON | 2015-12-21 19:35:00 - 2015-12-21 19:35:00
Play UNDER BOSTON on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 13 Overs and 34 Unders for the last two seasons (+19.7 units)
NBA > (713) INDIANA@ (714) SAN ANTONIO | 2015-12-21 20:35:00 - 2015-12-21 20:35:00
Play OVER SAN ANTONIO on the totalin Home games in December games
The record is 19 Overs and 4 Unders for the last three seasons (+14.6 units)
NBA > (707) BROOKLYN@ (708) CHICAGO | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play UNDER BROOKLYN on the totalin Road games after 3 or more consecutive losses
The record is 49 Overs and 104 Unders for the since 1992 (+50.1 units)
NBA > (709) PORTLAND@ (710) ATLANTA | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the totalin All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game
The record is 33 Overs and 70 Unders for the last three seasons (+33.7 units)
NBA > (709) PORTLAND@ (710) ATLANTA | 2015-12-21 20:05:00 - 2015-12-21 20:05:00
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the totalin All games as a favorite vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 31 Overs and 60 Unders for the last two seasons (+25.9 units)
NBA > (707) BROOKLYN@ (708) CHICAGO | 2015-12-21 20:00:00 - 2015-12-21 20:00:00
Play OVER CHICAGO on the totalin All games against Atlantic division opponents
The record is 17 Overs and 4 Unders for the last two seasons (+12.6 units)
Parlay Wager - 1 Parlay of 5 Teams
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[708] TOTAL (BROOKLYN vrs CHICAGO) u198 1.91
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[710] TOTAL (PORTLAND vrs ATLANTA) u203½ 1.91
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[714] TOTAL (INDIANA vrs SAN ANTONIO) u198 1.91
Game Date: 12-21-2015 17:35:00
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[716] TOTAL (PHOENIX vrs UTAH) u198 1.91
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[704] TOTAL (MINNESOTA vrs BOSTON) u206 1.91
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[708] TOTAL (BROOKLYN vrs CHICAGO) u198 1.91
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[710] TOTAL (PORTLAND vrs ATLANTA) u203½ 1.91
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[714] TOTAL (INDIANA vrs SAN ANTONIO) u198 1.91
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NBA
Dunkel
Monday, December 21
Sacramento @ Washington
Game 701-702
December 21, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
113.774
Washington
119.308
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-2 1/2); Over
Minnesota @ Boston
Game 703-704
December 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
112.307
Boston
122.788
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 10 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 8
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-8); Over
Orlando @ New York
Game 705-706
December 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
120.661
New York
119.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 1
188
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 2
196
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+2); Under
Brooklyn @ Chicago
Game 707-708
December 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
112.503
Chicago
121.181
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 8 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 10 1/2
198
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+10 1/2); Under
Portland @ Atlanta
Game 709-710
December 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Portland
115.264
Atlanta
123.677
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 8 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 6
204
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-6); Over
Charlotte @ Houston
Game 711-712
December 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
120.010
Houston
124.506
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-2 1/2); Over
Indiana @ San Antonio
Game 713-714
December 21, 2015 @ 8:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
124.834
San Antonio
130.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 5 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 8 1/2
197
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+8 1/2); Under
Phoenix @ Utah
Game 715-716
December 21, 2015 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
115.026
Utah
117.435
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 2 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 4 1/2
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+4 1/2); Under
Oklahoma City @ LA Clippers
Game 717-718
December 21, 2015 @ 10:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
123.929
LA Clippers
127.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 3
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2
208
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+2); Over
Dunkel
Monday, December 21
Sacramento @ Washington
Game 701-702
December 21, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
113.774
Washington
119.308
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-2 1/2); Over
Minnesota @ Boston
Game 703-704
December 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
112.307
Boston
122.788
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 10 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 8
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-8); Over
Orlando @ New York
Game 705-706
December 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
120.661
New York
119.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 1
188
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 2
196
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+2); Under
Brooklyn @ Chicago
Game 707-708
December 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
112.503
Chicago
121.181
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 8 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 10 1/2
198
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+10 1/2); Under
Portland @ Atlanta
Game 709-710
December 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Portland
115.264
Atlanta
123.677
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 8 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 6
204
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-6); Over
Charlotte @ Houston
Game 711-712
December 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
120.010
Houston
124.506
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-2 1/2); Over
Indiana @ San Antonio
Game 713-714
December 21, 2015 @ 8:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
124.834
San Antonio
130.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 5 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 8 1/2
197
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+8 1/2); Under
Phoenix @ Utah
Game 715-716
December 21, 2015 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
115.026
Utah
117.435
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 2 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 4 1/2
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+4 1/2); Under
Oklahoma City @ LA Clippers
Game 717-718
December 21, 2015 @ 10:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
123.929
LA Clippers
127.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 3
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2
208
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+2); Over
