Cnotes NBA April's Best Bets Thru the Playoffs- Trends,News,Stats !

[CNOTES]

NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, April 8

Brooklyn at Miami, 8:00 ET
Brooklyn: 45-32 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread
Miami: 12-21 ATS after scoring 100 points or more 2 straight games

San Antonio at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
San Antonio: 34-17 ATS after scoring 110 points or more
Minnesota: 21-33 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent

Dallas at Utah, 9:05 ET
Dallas: 21-10 ATS in road games second half of the season
Utah: 25-34 ATS as an underdog

Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 73-47 ATS off a road loss
Sacramento: 21-38 ATS in home games after playing a home game

Houston at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Houston: 14-6 ATS after allowing 110 points or more
LA Lakers: 28-49 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days

Detroit at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Detroit: 7-15 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Atlanta: 11-2 ATS after a win by 10 points or more

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Tuesday, April 8


Lakers, and their hot under trend, host Rockets

The L.A. Lakers have been one of the hottest Over plays this season, holding an O/U record of 43-34, but their offense has disappeared lately. Over their past five, the Lakers have gone under four times including three straight.

The No.12 ranked offense in the league has been averaging 102.5 ppg this season, but over the past three have only averaged 98 ppg.

The total sits at 226.5 for the Lakers and visiting Rockets, who have averaged 217 ppg in their three contests this season.

 

[CNOTES]

Hoop Trends - Tuesday

April 8, 2014


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Hawks are 0-11 ATS (-7.09 ppg) since Mar 16, 2004 at home if not favored by more than seven points, when playing the first game of four-games-in-five-days.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Hawks are 16-0 OU (12.97 ppg) since Jan 23, 2012 with at most one day of rest after a win when their DPS was at least plus 15 points in their previous game.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Thunder are 10-0 ATS (11.20 ppg) since Apr 05, 2013 on the road after Serge Ibaka took fewer than 10 shots.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Pistons are 0-14 OU (-12.11 ppg) since May 18, 2003 as a dog off a win in which they trailed at the end of each of the first three quarters.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Spurs are 0-7 OU (-13.64 ppg) since Mar 21, 2014 after Tim Duncan was not the Spurs’ high scorer in a win.

-- The Thunder are 0-6 OU (-13.75 ppg) since Dec 06, 2013 after Kevin Durant scored at least 30 points in a road loss.

 

[CNOTES]

Tuesday's Tips

April 8, 2014


Pistons at Hawks – 7:35 PM EST

Detroit: 28-49 SU, 32-44-1 ATS
Atlanta: 34-42 SU, 33-42-1 ATS

The Pistons and Hawks are making up this game after bad weather kept Detroit away from the Peach State on January 29. Atlanta is making a comeback following a six-game skid, winning three of its past four contests, including Sunday’s rout of Indiana as eight-point underdogs, 107-88. Following New York’s two-game losing streak, the Hawks have grabbed a two-game edge for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Pistons are looking for consecutive victories for the first time since mid-February, coming off Saturday night’s rally over the Celtics, 115-111. Detroit failed to cover as 6 ½-point home favorites, falling to 1-6 ATS the last seven games, with the lone cover coming as 10 ½-point underdogs at Indiana. The Hawks have won two of the first three meetings with the Pistons this season, while Atlanta has taken each of the past 10 matchups at Philips Arena, dating back to 2008.

Nets at Heat – 8:05 PM EST

Brooklyn: 42-34 SU, 41-35 ATS
Miami: 53-23 SU, 36-38-2 ATS

The Heat has rallied back to steal the top spot in the Eastern Conference to pass the fading Pacers, but Miami hasn’t figured out how to beat Brooklyn this season. In three meetings, the Nets have won all three times, including two victories by one-point apiece, as Brooklyn staved off Miami, 96-95 as nine-point ‘dogs in mid-March. The Nets will likely finish as the fifth-seed in the Eastern Conference, which means Brooklyn could draw Miami in the second round of the playoffs, assuming the Heat capture the top seed.

Miami has won five of its past six games, including Sunday’s 102-91 triumph over New York as 6 ½-point favorites. Brooklyn is also rolling of late, winning five of six following consecutive overtime losses at New Orleans and Charlotte. Since upsetting Miami on March 12, the Nets have dropped four of their past six contests away from Barclays Center, while allowing at least 100 points in each of those games. Brooklyn has pushed the tempo of late by hitting the ‘over’ in eight of the last 11 contests.

Spurs at Wolves – 8:05 PM EST

San Antonio: 60-17 SU, 43-34 ATS
Minnesota: 38-38 SU, 37-39 ATS

The Spurs are on the verge of locking up home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, as San Antonio goes for its 21st win in 22 tries. Gregg Popovich’s club heads to Minnesota after blowing out Memphis on Sunday night, 112-92 to cash as seven-point favorites. San Antonio has won and covered seven of its past eight in the role of a road favorite, but it will be without point guard Tony Parker, who suffered a back injury against the Grizzlies.

The Wolves have climbed back to the .500 mark, but this team won’t be headed to the playoffs. Minnesota was tripped up at Orlando on Saturday, one night after shocking Miami in double-overtime as an 8 ½-point underdog, 122-121. Rick Adelman’s team has won five of their past seven games at the Target Center, but Minnesota has dropped each of its two matchups with San Antonio this season on the road. The Wolves will be without two starters on Tuesday as guard Kevin Martin (foot) and center Nikola Pekovic (ankle) are both out due to injury.

Mavericks at Jazz – 9:05 PM EST

Dallas: 47-31 SU, 42-36 ATS
Utah: 24-53 SU, 31-40-6 ATS

The Mavericks were put in a tough position towards the end of the season by hitting the road for four games. However, Dallas has come through with flying colors by winning each of the first three games to stay alive for a playoff berth in the Western Conference, as Rick Carlisle’s team staved off Sacramento on Sunday, 93-91. The Mavs have taken care of non-playoff squads with recent wins over the Kings and Lakers, as Dallas goes for the season sweep of Utah tonight after grabbing the first three meetings.

The Jazz has lost 17 of their past 20 games, including Sunday’s 130-102 blowout loss at Golden State as 12-point underdogs. Utah has struggled at home as well, winning just twice in the last eight contests at Energy Solutions Arena, while posting a 2-5-1 ATS the previous eight in the home underdog role. Utah’s offense has stunk of late by scoring less than 100 points in eight of the last 10 games, but the ‘over’ has hit in five of the past seven games.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Tuesday, April 8


Rockets' C Dwight Howard, doubtful Tuesday

Howard has missed the last five games with an injury to his left ankle and is not expected to return for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.


Pistons and Hawks meet as top over teams

Maybe these two teams aren't making huge waves in the media, but the Pistons and Hawks have been the two top over plays for bettors this season.

Detroit is far and away the top over team in the association, holding a 52-25 O/U record this season. The Hawks and several other teams all have the same number of overs to represent second in the NBA, 43-32-1 O/U record.

The Pistons and Hawks went off last time they met, netting 222 points between the two teams.

The line currently sites at 210 for the Pistons and Hawks Tuesday.

 

[CNOTES]

Record as of Sunday Night:

Aprils Best Bets:

7 - 6..........................*****

8 - 1..........................DOUBLE PLAYS

3 - 5...........................TRIPLE PLAYS

Overall Picks on all rated and non rated games:

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

04/06/14 5-*11-*0 31.25% -*3550 Detail
04/05/14 11-*1-*0 91.67% +*4950 Detail
04/04/14 11-*17-*0 39.29% -*3850 Detail
04/03/14 3-*1-*0 75.00% +*950 Detail
04/02/14 15-*11-*0 57.69% +*1450 Detail
04/01/14 5-*1-*0 83.33% +*1950 Detail

Totals 50-*42-*0 54.35% +1900


Tuesday, April 8

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Detroit - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +6.5 500 *****
Atlanta - Over 210.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Brooklyn - 8:00 PM ET Miami -7 500 *****
Miami - Over 192.5 500

San Antonio - 8:00 PM ET San Antonio -7 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Minnesota - Over 208 500

Dallas - 9:00 PM ET Dallas -7 500 *****
Utah - Under 201 500 *****

Oklahoma City - 10:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -9 500
Sacramento - Under 202 500 *****

Houston - 10:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers +9 500 *****
L.A. Lakers - Over 226.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 9

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BROOKLYN (43 - 34) at ORLANDO (22 - 55) - 4/9/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (17 - 60) at TORONTO (45 - 32) - 4/9/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-5 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (29 - 49) at CLEVELAND (31 - 47) - 4/9/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 34-44 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 41-57 ATS (-21.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-4 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (39 - 38) at WASHINGTON (40 - 37) - 4/9/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 54-39 ATS (+11.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 31-21 ATS (+7.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 319-385 ATS (-104.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 149-188 ATS (-57.8 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 77-113 ATS (-47.3 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-5 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-5 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (23 - 54) at ATLANTA (34 - 43) - 4/9/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-42 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-6 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (53 - 25) at MILWAUKEE (14 - 63) - 4/9/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (53 - 24) at MEMPHIS (45 - 32) - 4/9/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CHICAGO (45 - 32) at MINNESOTA (39 - 38) - 4/9/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 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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PHOENIX (46 - 31) at NEW ORLEANS (32 - 45) - 4/9/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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HOUSTON (52 - 25) at DENVER (33 - 44) - 4/9/2014, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 8-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 7-3 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (27 - 51) at PORTLAND (50 - 28) - 4/9/2014, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 7-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-5 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (56 - 21) at LA CLIPPERS (55 - 23) - 4/9/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 44-33 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 92-75 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 118-79 ATS (+31.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 156-212 ATS (-77.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 109-145 ATS (-50.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-5 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-5 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, April 9

Hot teams
-- Pistons won last two games, after losing 10 of previous 12.
-- Nets won six of their last seven games.
-- Toronto won six of its last seven games.
-- Bobcats won/covered their last four games. Washington won four of its last six games.
-- Miami won five of last seven games, covered six of last eight.
-- Chicago won its last five games (4-0-1 vs spread). Timberwolves won three of their last four games.
-- Suns won eight of last ten games, covered six of last eight.
-- Rockets won last three games, by 4-5-15 points.
-- Portland won five of its last six games.
-- Thunder won seven of last ten games, but lost three of last four away games. Clippers won/covered five of last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost three of last five home games.
-- Orlando lost three of its last four games.
-- 76ers lost 29 of last 31 games, but covered four of last five.
-- Atlanta lost eight of its last 11 games. Celtics lost their last eight games (2-5-1 vs spread).
-- Memphis lost four of its last six games.
-- Milwaukee lost 14 of its last 16 games. Pacers lost seven of last nine games (0-9 vs spread).
-- Pelicans lost their last five games (1-3-1 vs spread).
-- Nuggets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Sacramento lost six of its last eight games.

Series records
-- Cavaliers won last two games with Detroit by total of 5 points, after losing previous seven games with Pistons.
-- Nets won five of their last six games with Orlando.
-- 76ers are 0-3 vs Toronto this season, losing by 10-8-9 points.
-- Bobcats won five of last seven games with Washington.
-- Celtics won nine of last 12 games with Atlanta.
-- Heat won last two games with Memphis by 7-5 points; they're 5-5 in last ten games with Grizzlies.
-- Pacers won last five games with Milwaukee (3-2 vs spread).
-- Bulls won seven of last eight games with Minnesota.
-- Pelicans lost seven of last nine games with Phoenix.
-- Rockets won last two games with Denver, after losing previous seven.
-- Kings lost three of last four games with Portland.
-- Oklahoma City won four of last five games with the Clippers.

Totals
-- Five of last six Detroit games went over total.
-- Four of last five Brooklyn games stayed under total.
-- Last three Toronto games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Washington games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Boston games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine Miami games stayed under total.
-- Last three Indiana games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Minnesota games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Phoenix games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Houston games went over total.
-- Six of last seven Sacramento games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Clipper-Thunder games went over.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Wednesday, April 9

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington
Charlotte is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games when playing at home against Charlotte

7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. ORLANDO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games on the road
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing Brooklyn
Orlando is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Detroit

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

7:30 PM
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston

8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. MEMPHIS
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Memphis's last 12 games when playing Miami
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 11 games
Phoenix is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Orleans's last 8 games at home

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. MINNESOTA
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chicago is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Denver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 9 games at home

10:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. PORTLAND
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Sacramento is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Portland's last 20 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 8 games

10:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 18-3 SU in their last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Clippers last 10 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Wednesday, April 9

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Game of the Day: Thunder at Clippers
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers (-3.5, 213)

The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to catch Oklahoma City for the second spot in the Western Conference playoff race and need a home win over the Thunder on Wednesday to have any chance of accomplishing that. Oklahoma City possesses a 1.5-game lead over the Clippers with Los Angeles having just four games remaining, so a Thunder victory will all but assure the pecking order. Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant had his string of consecutive 25-point outings end at 41 on Tuesday against Sacramento.

Durant had 23 points before sitting out the entire fourth quarter of the Thunder’s 107-92 victory over the Kings. The Thunder committed a season-low six turnovers and Caron Butler had a field day, making all six of his 3-point attempts and scoring 23 points. Point guard Russell Westbrook was held out to rest on the first end of the back-to-back to keep him fresh per the matchup against Clippers star Chris Paul. Los Angeles forward Blake Griffin is averaging 23.7 points over the last three games since returning from a back injury.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, FSN Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Prime Ticket (Los Angeles)

LINE HISTORY: Los Angeles opened as a 3.5-point home favorite and was bet up to -4 before money on OKC trimmed the spread back to -3.5. The total opened at 213 points.

POWER RANKINGS: Thunder (-13.7) - Clippers (-13.9) + Home Court (-3.0) = Clippers -3.2

INJURY REPORT: Thunder - Russell Westbrook (Ques. - Knee). Clippers - Matt Barnes (Ques. - Illness), Danny Granger (Out - Hamstring), Jamal Crawford (Out - Achilles)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (56-21): Durant was relieved that his streak was over when quizzed by reporters after Tuesday’s victory. “I was getting so many texts after every game,” Durant said. “I’m glad that’s over with and we can just focus on the team. If we played well and I had 25 points, that took away from how well the team was playing so I didn’t like that. If we lost, it was all about me scoring 25 points and I didn’t like that either. I’m glad we can just talk about the team now.” Durant’s streak is third-longest in NBA history behind Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain (80 in 1961-62) and Oscar Robertson (46 in 1963-64).

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (55-23): Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers reiterated Tuesday that he doesn’t expect to see guard Jamal Crawford (Achilles) or forward Danny Granger (hamstring) back on the court prior to the postseason. Crawford is holding out hope he can return before the end of the regular season while Granger may still be healing even when the playoffs start. “Not ready,” Rivers told reporters in reference to the duo after Tuesday’s practice. “They won’t play Wednesday. I don’t see Saturday for either one. If there’s a change, I’ll let you know but I don’t see them getting healthy enough to play.”

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Los Angeles.
* Thunder are 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings in Los Angeles.

CONSENSUS: 53 percent of bets are on the Clippers while 71 percent of wagers are on the Over.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Wednesday, April 9


Dwyane Wade, Miami - Doub Wed

Wade is suffering from cramps in his left hamstring and has missed the last seven games. He is unlikely to play Wednesday against the Grizzlies.


Raptors C Valanciunus expected to play after DUI

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas is expected to play Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, two days after being charged with drunk driving.

The 21-year-old sophomore was not made available to the media after the Raptors practice Tuesday, but general manager Masai Ujiri confirmed he will be in the lineup.

The 7-footer was arrested Monday in Wasago Beach, Ontario after police say they began investigating a vehicle that went through a drive-thru with open beer bottles visible.

Valanciunas apologized to his teammates, the organization, family and friends in a release. He is averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds per game for the playoff-bound Raptors.

 

[CNOTES]

Hoop Trends - Wednesday

April 9, 2014


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Pacers are 0-12 ATS (-11.79 ppg) since Jan 05, 2014 when facing a team they beat in their previous two match-ups of the season.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Bucks are 14-0 OU (23.39 ppg) since Feb 17, 2004 at home after a loss at home in which more than 70% of their baskets were assisted.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Grizzlies are 0-10 OU (-14.70 ppg) since Apr 21, 2012 in games with a total of 182+, after Marc Gasol scored fewer than 10 points on the road

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Cavaliers are 10-0 ATS (8.50 ppg) since Dec 11, 2002 at home with at least one day of rest off an overtime loss.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Clippers are 7-0 OU (11.57 ppg) since Feb 21, 2013 at home after Chris Paul shot better than 50% from the arc in a win.

-- The Wizards are 0-7 ATS (-11.36 ppg) since Nov 16, 2013 at home after Trevor Ariza scored fewer than 10 points.

 

[CNOTES]

Record as of Tuesday Night:

Aprils Best Bets:

11 - 7..........................*****

9 - 1..........................DOUBLE PLAYS

4 - 6...........................TRIPLE PLAYS



Wednesday, April 9

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Detroit - 7:00 PM ET Detroit +7 500 *****
Cleveland - Under 206.5 500

Brooklyn - 7:00 PM ET Brooklyn -5 500 *****
Orlando - Under 191.5 500

Philadelphia - 7:00 PM ET Toronto -13.5 500
Toronto - Under 206.5 500

Charlotte - 7:00 PM ET Charlotte +5.5 500
Washington - Over 191 500 *****

Boston - 7:30 PM ET Atlanta -7.5 500 *****
Atlanta - Under 203 500

Miami - 8:00 PM ET Memphis -4.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Memphis - Under 182 500

Indiana - 8:00 PM ET Milwaukee +2 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Milwaukee - Under 183.5 500

Chicago - 8:00 PM ET Chicago -3 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Minnesota - Over 192.5 500

Phoenix - 8:00 PM ET Phoenix -6.5 500
New Orleans - Under 208 500

Houston - 9:00 PM ET Denver +1.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Denver - Over 222.5 500

Sacramento - 10:00 PM ET Portland -13 500
Portland - Under 200.5 500 *****

Oklahoma City - 10:30 PM ET Oklahoma City +3.5 500 *****
L.A. Clippers - Under 211 500 *****

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Dunkel

San Antonio at Dallas
The Spurs head to Dallas tonight to face a Mavericks team that is coming off a 95-83 win at Utah and is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games following a SU victory of more than 10 points. San Antonio is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Game 501-502: San Antonio at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 126.953; Dallas 125.744
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 2 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+2 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Denver at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 113.188; Golden State 128.161
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 15; 216
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 12; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-12); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 10

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SAN ANTONIO (60 - 18) at DALLAS (48 - 31) - 4/10/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 90-70 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 211-167 ATS (+27.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 442-375 ATS (+29.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 43-35 ATS (+4.5 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 122-84 ATS (+29.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 79-59 ATS (+14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 47-73 ATS (-33.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (34 - 44) at GOLDEN STATE (48 - 29) - 4/10/2014, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 10-5 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-7 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, April 10

Hot teams
-- Dallas won their last four games. Spurs won 20 of last 22 games, covered five of last seven.
-- Golden State won three of its last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Nuggets lost six of their last eight games.

Series records
-- Mavericks lost their last eight games with San Antonio.
-- Warriors lost five of last seven games with Denver.

Totals
-- Five of Spurs' last six games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Denver games went over total.




NBA

Thursday, April 10

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8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games on the road
San Antonio is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games

10:30 PM
DENVER vs. GOLDEN STATE
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Denver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing at home against Denver

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Thursday, April 10


Tony Parker, San Antonio - Doub Thurs

Parker has a sprained facet joint on the left side of his back and is not expected to play Thursday against the Mavericks.


Ty Lawson, Denver - Ques Thurs

Lawson is dealing with an ankle sprain and has missed the last two games. He is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.


David Lee, Golden State - Out indefinitely

Lee is dealing with nerve inflammation in his back and is unable to practice. There is no timetable for his return.

 

[CNOTES]

Hoop Trends - Thursday

April 10, 2014


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Warriors are 0-12 ATS (-8.04 ppg) since Feb 19, 2010 after a double digit win in which they had at least thirty assists.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Warriors are 0-11 OU (-25.23 ppg) since Apr 24, 2012 at home when facing a team they lost to in their previous same-season match-up as a favorite.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Warriors are 0-10-1 OU (-13.59 ppg) since Jan 20, 2014 after Andrew Bogut had more rebounds than points in a win.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Spurs are 10-0 OU (8.75 ppg) since Nov 29, 2013 after Daniel Green was not the Spurs’ high scorer in a loss.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Warriors are 7-0-1 OU (16.50 ppg) since Nov 19, 2010 at home after Stephen Curry played fewer than 30 minutes in a home win.

-- The Mavericks are 8-0 OU (11.38 ppg) since Feb 10, 2012 after a double digit win on the road in which they had an assist to turnover ratio of at least two.

 

[CNOTES]

Thursday's Tips

April 10, 2014


Underdogs put together a 7-5 ATS and 4-8 straight-up record in Wednesday’s action as one week of the regular season remains. In tonight’s short card, three of four teams (all from the Western Conference) are likely headed to the playoffs. Besides San Antonio in the top spot, seeds two through eight are up for grabs, which should make for an interesting finish. Tonight, the Spurs battle one of their top state rivals going for the season sweep.

Spurs at Mavericks – 8:05 PM EST

San Antonio: 60-18 SU, 43-35 ATS
Dallas: 48-31 SU, 43-36 ATS

The Spurs are on cruise control right now, as a recent 19-game winning streak separated themselves from the rest of the pack in the Western Conference. San Antonio has lost two of three since that hot streak, including Tuesday’s 110-91 setback at Minnesota as 7 ½-point favorites in which Gregg Popovich’s team trailed by 20 points at halftime. Tony Parker missed the loss with a back injury suffered in last Sunday’s home victory over Memphis, as the points guard is expected to sit out again tonight to rest prior to the playoffs.

The Mavericks return home following a perfect 4-0 road trip, although the final three wins came against non-playoff foes including the Lakers, Kings, and Jazz. Rick Carlisle’s club did grab a huge victory to start the away swing by knocking off the Clippers, 113-107 as four-point underdogs to avoid the four-game sweep to Los Angeles. Tonight, Dallas will try to find a way to beat San Antonio for the first time in four tries this season.

San Antonio’s offense has dominated Dallas in each of the first three meetings, topping the 112-point mark in all three wins. The Spurs covered each of the first two matchups, while the Mavericks picked up a backdoor cover in the previous meeting in San Antonio on March 2 as 6 ½-point underdogs, 112-106. Dallas has dropped eight straight games against San Antonio dating back to March 2012, including three consecutive defeats at the American Airlines Center.

The Spurs are riding an 8-2 ‘under’ stretch of late, while going ‘under’ the total in five of the past six games away from the AT&T Center. Dallas is coming off three consecutive ‘unders,’ but the Mavs have hit the ‘over’ in six of the last seven games at the American Airlines Center.

Nuggets at Warriors – 10:35 PM EST

Denver: 34-44 SU, 38-40 ATS
Golden State: 48-29 SU, 37-37-3 ATS

Even though the Nuggets aren’t headed to the playoffs, Denver has turned into a great team to back over the last few weeks. In spite of injuries ravaging this club, the Nuggets have put together a 12-3 ATS record the past 15 games, which includes last night’s 123-116 home triumph as two-point underdogs against the Rockets. Brian Shaw’s team has cashed in five of the last seven games as a road ‘dog, but the Nuggets have lost each of their past six contests away from the Pepsi Center.

The Warriors knocked the Nuggets out of the playoffs last season in the first round, as Golden State is on the verge of headed back to the postseason. Mark Jackson’s squad is coming off consecutive home blowouts over the Kings and Jazz, beating those teams by a combined 61 points in easy covers. The Warriors will try to accomplish something tonight they haven’t done all season, which is cover three straight games at Oracle Arena, as Golden State is just 5-5 ATS the last 10 games by the Bay.

The road team has won each of the first two meetings this season, including a 123-116 victory by the Nuggets at Oracle Arena as eight-point underdogs on January 15. Denver shot 54% from the floor, as Ty Lawson, Wilson Chandler, J.J. Hickson, and Nate Robinson combined for 81 points, but all four players will be unavailable tonight due to injury. That victory by the Nuggets snapped a four-game skid in Oakland, which includes three losses in their first round playoff series defeat last season.

 

[CNOTES]

Record as of WED Night:

Aprils Best Bets:

15 - 10..........................*****

10 - 1..........................DOUBLE PLAYS

6 - 6 - 1...........................TRIPLE PLAYS


Thursday, April 10

Game Score Status Pick Amount

San Antonio - 8:00 PM ET Dallas -2 500 *****

Dallas - Under 201 500 *****

Denver - 10:30 PM ET Denver +12 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Golden State - Over 214 500 TRIPLE PLAY

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 11

Hot teams
-- Magic won last two games, by 8-4 points.
-- Raptors won seven of their last eight games.
-- Bobcats won/covered their last five games.
-- Brooklyn won six of its last eight games. Hawks won three of their last four.
-- Chicago won its last six games (5-0-1 vs spread).
-- Rockets won three of their last four games.
-- Thunder won five of its last seven games.
-- Cavaliers covered seven of their last ten games.
-- Suns won eight of last ten games, covered six of last nine. Spurs won 21 of last 23 games, covered six of last eight.
-- Portland won six of its last seven games.
-- Warriors are 10-2 vs spread in game following their last 12 losses.

Cold Teams
-- Wizards lost last two games, by 18-6 points.
-- Knicks lost last two games by 1-11 points.
-- Boston lost its last nine games (2-6-1 vs spread).
-- Pacers lost five of last seven games, covered one of last ten. Miami lost three of its last four games.
-- Pistons lost four of last five on road (2-3 vs spread).
-- Memphis covered once in its last eight games. 76ers lost 30 of last 32 games, but covered five of last seven.
-- Minnesota lost four of its last seven games.
-- Pelicans lost their last six games (2-3-1 vs spread).
-- Bucks lost their last six games (2-4 vs spread).
-- Jazz lost seven of last eight games (0-4-1 vs spread in last five).
-- Lakers lost their last five games (1-4 vs spread).

Series records
-- Wizards are 3-0 vs Orlando this season, winning by 18-9-4 points.
-- Knicks lost five of last seven games with Toronto.
-- Celtics won six of last nine games with Boston.
-- Nets won four of last five games with Atlanta.
-- Home side won last seven Indiana-Miami games.
-- Bulls won 20 of their last 22 games with Detroit.
-- 76ers lost five of last six games with Memphis.
-- Rockets won five of last six games with Minnesota.
-- Thunder won its last nine games with New Orleans.
-- Cavaliers won four of last five games with Milwaukee.
-- Suns lost eight of last ten games with San Antonio.
-- Trailblazers are 3-0 vs Utah this year, winning by 32-11-8 points.
-- Lakers won 19 of last 22 games with Golden State.

Totals
-- Eight of last nine Washington games stayed under.
-- Five of last six New York games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games stayed under.
-- Seven of lasr ten Atlanta games stayed under total.
-- Last four Indiana games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Detroit games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Philly games went over total.
-- Last five Houston games went over the total; four of Minnesota's last five games stayed under.
-- Nine of last 12 Thunder-Pelican games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games went over total.
-- Last five Phoenix road games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Portland games stayed under.
-- Under is 24-14 in Golden State's road games.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Friday, April 11

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. TORONTO
New York is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Toronto
New York is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against New York
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing New York

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ORLANDO
Washington is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing Orlando
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Orlando's last 13 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando's last 11 games

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. BOSTON
Charlotte is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Charlotte

7:30 PM
INDIANA vs. MIAMI
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Indiana

7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. BROOKLYN
Atlanta is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CHICAGO
Detroit is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Detroit is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Detroit
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. MINNESOTA
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-17-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing at home against New Orleans

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MEMPHIS
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis's last 11 games at home
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

8:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. SAN ANTONIO
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Phoenix's last 21 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-10-2 ATS in its last 17 games when playing at home against Phoenix
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

8:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MILWAUKEE
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

9:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
Utah is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

10:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. LA LAKERS
Golden State is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 20-4 SU in their last 24 games when playing Golden State
LA Lakers are 6-16 SU in their last 22 games at home