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NHL DUNKEL

Nashville at Toronto
The Predators look to take advantage of a Toronto team that is 1-11 in its last 12 games. Nashville is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Predators favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Game 51-52: Philadelphia at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 112.440; Montreal 13.529
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-120); Under

Game 53-54: Nashville at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.253; Toronto 9.726
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-105); Over

Game 55-56: Anaheim at Dallas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.439; Dallas 12.038
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-150); Over
 
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THE WINNING PRESCRIPTION - MARCUS LANGDON

(727) Brown @ (728) Rhode Island
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(753) Arizona St @ (754) New Mexico
New Mexico -3.5

(723) Buffalo @ (724) Youngstown St
Buffalo -2.5
 
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Statsystems nba report 11/16

STAN THE MAN'S STAT/SYSTEMS REPORT 11/16
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***** TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH NBA INFORMATION *****
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(All results ATS) - Against The Spread - and most recent, unless noted otherwise. Content contained in this report remains exclusive private property of Stat/Systems Sports. Database information may not be reused or disseminated in any form without express written consent of the publisher.
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• HOT TEAMS
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-- Pacers are 2-1 as an underdog this year.
-- Portland is 3-0 this year in game following a loss.
-- Bucks won four of their last five games.
-- Bulls won last three games, but they're 0-2 on road, losing by 11-5. Rockets won three of last four games, after an 0-5 start.

• COLD TEAMS
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-- Cavaliers lost their last four home games, by 3-12-8-14 points. 76ers lost last three games, by 6-9-23 points.
-- Raptors lost seven of their last eight games. Wizards lost four of their last five contests.
-- Hawks lost four of their last five games.
-- Grizzlies lost last three games by 15-6-17 points.
-- Lakers lost last two games, after 8-0 start; they're 2-1 as road fave.
-- New York lost its last five games, with four of five by 8+ points. Nuggets lost three of their last four games.

• BACK-TO-BACK
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-- Nuggets are 2-1 if they played the night before.

• TOTALS
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-- Last three Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Washington games stayed under. Last three Toronto games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Portland road games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in first ten Laker games. Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under.
-- Last three Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3 in Denver games this season.

• QUICK HITS
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--PHILADELPHIA @ CLEVELAND, 7:00 PM ET PHILADELPHIA: 4-0 Under off an Over. CLEVELAND: 21-9 Under off DD loss as home favorite.
--TORONTO @ WASHINGTON, 7:00 PM ET TORONTO: 17-35 ATS off road loss. WASHINGTON: 0-3 ATS at home vs. Toronto.
--ATLANTA @ INDIANA, 7:00 PM ET ATLANTA: 9-0 ATS Away after failing to cover 4 of their last 5. INDIANA: 35-18 Under at home vs. Southeast Division.

--PORTLAND @ MEMPHIS, 8:00 PM ET PORTLAND: 27-18 Under off road loss. MEMPHIS: 5-0 ATS after a combined score of 165 points or less.
--LA LAKERS @ MILWAUKEE, 8:00 PM ET LA LAKERS: 1-6 ATS off division loss. MILWAUKEE: 6-1 ATS after allowing 75 points or less.
--CHICAGO @ HOUSTON, 8:30 PM ET CHICAGO: 21-9 Under if total is 200+. HOUSTON: 41-62 ATS off SU win.
--NEW YORK @ DENVER, 9:00 PM ET NEW YORK: 20-9 Under if favored last game. DENVER: 17-3 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points.
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*** PHILADELPHIA @ CLEVELAND (-2, O/U 195) ***
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At this time last year, Evan Turner was embarking on a junior season at Ohio State in which he would become college basketball’s top player. He’s returning to Ohio with his NBA career off to a very different start. Turner has a long way to go to prove he’s worthy of being the No. 2 overall draft pick, and maybe visiting the state where he became a star can provide a spark as the Philadelphia 76ers face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Turner was the national player of the year for the 2009-10 season, becoming the first Division I player in 50 years to average at least 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists. His clutch play helped the Buckeyes earn a No. 2 seed for the NCAA tournament, after which Turner announced he was skipping his senior season to turn pro. While top overall pick John Wall is averaging 18.1 points and 9.8 assists, Turner is at 8.5 points and 2.1 assists per game.

He’s getting much less playing time than Wall because 76ers coach Doug Collins doesn’t want to tire him out. Collins is concerned about Turner’s adjustment to the rigors of the NBA schedule. “It’s a big growth to step into the NBA and all of a sudden, you’re on a road trip and you’re playing in Oklahoma City Wednesday, and then you travel,” he said. “You got Dallas and you fly and get in late and you got to learn how to handle how to tell the difference from college, where you play every four days. It’s a part of the growth experience and Evan will be fine.”

Collins started Turner the last four games, and the move seemed to work as the 22-year-old swingman averaged 14.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in the first two. However, in the last two, Turner totaled five points and 10 boards, going 2 of 9 from the field with more turnovers (three) than assists (two). After going scoreless in a 116-93 loss at San Antonio on Saturday, Turner heads to Quicken Loans Arena to play about two hours from the Ohio State campus. He played poorly against the Cavaliers in Philadelphia on Nov. 5, scoring five points on 2-of-7 shooting in a 123-116 loss.

Cleveland’s Mo Williams and Anderson Varejao combined for 45 points in that win - Varejao also had 12 rebounds - but it’s possible neither will play Tuesday. Williams missed a 99-85 home loss to Indiana on Saturday due to a strained groin, and Varejao sat out with bruised ribs. While Ramon Sessions had 17 points and five assists filling in for Williams, Ryan Hollins and Leon Powe took Varejao’s minutes but combined for just 13 points and six boards.

The 76ers also have injury concerns, but Lou Williams has played through an injured shoulder the last two games and Andre Iguodala started both after missing two with a strained Achilles’ tendon. However, Iguodala was limited to 20 minutes Saturday and had 10 points - his 12.8 average is his lowest since 2005-06 - and Williams shot 3 for 9. “I felt OK,” said Williams, shooting 25.7 percent in the last four games. “It wasn’t that bad, I’m just going to deal with some soreness. I’m going to continue to play hard and help as best I can.”

The Sixers are wrapping up a five-game road trip, having lost the last three. The Cavs, closing a three-game homestand, have dropped four straight at Quicken Loans Arena. They had six home losses all of last season.

*STAN'S FORECASTER - Cleveland by 2; O/U 204
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Philadelphia -1
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Philadelphia -0.53
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• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--PHILADELPHIA is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) versus poor passing teams, averaging <=20 assists/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 95.6, OPPONENT 98.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--PHILADELPHIA is 11-24 ATS (-15.2 Units) versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 97.4, OPPONENT 102.1 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--CLEVELAND is 11-1 UNDER (+9.9 Units) vs. teams who are called for 2+ more fouls/game than their opponents over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CLEVELAND 96.9, OPPONENT 90.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--PHILADELPHIA is 19-3 OVER (+15.7 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 102.2, OPPONENT 101.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--PHILADELPHIA is 10-0 OVER (+10 Units) in road games off 2 or more consecutive road losses over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 103, OPPONENT 106 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--PHILADELPHIA is 17-31 against the 1rst half line (-17.1 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 48.9, OPPONENT 51.5 - (Rating = 3*)

--PHILADELPHIA is 11-23 against the 1rst half line (-14.2 Units) versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 49.3, OPPONENT 50.5 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--CLEVELAND is 33-12 OVER (+19.8 Units) the 1rst half total versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CLEVELAND 56.6, OPPONENT 49.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--CLEVELAND is 28-11 OVER (+15.8 Units) the 1rst half total versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CLEVELAND 53.8, OPPONENT 50.8 - (Rating = 3*)

• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS
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--PLAY ON - Home teams where the 1rst half line is +1.5 to -1.5 (CLEVELAND) - off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a home favorite, with a winning percentage of between 40-49% on the season.
(28-6 since 1996.) (82.4%, +21.4 units. Rating = 4*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 0.1
The average first half score in these games was: Team 50.5, Opponent 46.7 (Average first half point differential = +3.8)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (5-3).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (14-4).

--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is between 95.5 and 100.5 points (CLEVELAND) - off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite against opponent off a road loss by 10 points or more.
(27-7 over the last 5 seasons.) (79.4%, +19.3 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half total posted in these games was: 98.3
The average first half score in these games was: Team 49.3, Opponent 43.8 (Total first half points scored = 93.1)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (20-4).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (57-29).

--PLAY ON - Home teams (CLEVELAND) - off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite, playing with 2 days rest.
(48-14 over the last 5 seasons.) (77.4%, +32.6 units. Rating = 4*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is : (53-12 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 3.7
The average score in these games was: Team 104.7, Opponent 95.8 (Average point differential = +8.9)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 22 (34.9% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (23-10).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (91-64).
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*** TORONTO (-1, O/U 202.5) @ WASHINGTON ***
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John Wall has been living up to the hype of being the No. 1 overall draft pick, bringing excitement to a struggling Washington Wizards franchise while leading all rookies in scoring. However, after Wall injured his left foot in his last game, the Wizards may be without their young star when they host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. After winning 45 games over the last two seasons, Washington isn’t off to a much better start in 2010-11. The Wizards, though, are excited about Wall, who is averaging team highs of 18.1 points and 9.8 assists to go along with 4.0 rebounds.

He has four double-doubles and posted a triple-double in a 98-91 win over Houston last Wednesday. Wall, however, was wearing a walking boot after a 103-96 loss to Chicago on Saturday. He suffered the injury in the third quarter and returned in the fourth, but could be sidelined for a few games. “It’s swollen a little bit,” he said. “I sprained it. I just got to take some days off and get treatment on it.” Coach Flip Saunders said he would take a wait-and-see approach with Wall for Tuesday. Forward Yi Jianlian could also be out with a bruised right knee he suffered Saturday.

Washington did get an encouraging performance from Gilbert Arenas who scored a season-high 30 points on 11-of-22 shooting and made seven of 10 3-pointers. The guard, who was dealing with an ankle injury at the start of the season, had totaled 10 points in his previous two games while going 3 of 21 from the field. Arenas should be happy to be facing Toronto. He averaged 28.0 points in two meetings in 2009-10 before being suspended the final 50 games for bringing guns into the locker room.

The Raptors continue their four-game road trip Tuesday after splitting the first two games. Toronto surprised Orlando 110-106 on Friday before losing 109-100 to former teammate Chris Bosh and Miami the next night. Andrea Bargnani had 22 points and nine rebounds while DeMar DeRozan added 21 points to keep it close against the Heat. Miami shot 50.6 percent and led throughout.

“We know people are going to think, ‘Oh we’re playing the Raptors,’ and OK, our record is not as good as it should be, but we’re going to play hard for 48 minutes,” said point guard Jose Calderon, who had a season-high 15 points. “And we’re going to give teams a hard time. … We’re a better team than our record says.” The Raptors, though, continue to struggle defensively, giving up at least 100 points in four straight games.

Opponents are averaging 104.5 points and shooting 48.3 percent against them - both among the worst marks in the league. Washington lost two of three to Toronto last season, falling in 109-107 in overtime in the one game at the Verizon Center. That was the Wizards’ third consecutive home loss to the Raptors, which have come by a combined nine points. Four of the teams’ last eight meetings in Washington have gone to overtime.

*STAN'S FORECASTER - Washington by 2; O/U 201
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Toronto -1.5
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Toronto -1.64
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• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--WASHINGTON is 55-85 ATS (-38.5 Units) in home games versus good foul drawing teams - attempting >=27 free throws/game since 1996.
The average score was WASHINGTON 99.3, OPPONENT 99.5 - (Rating = 5*)

--WASHINGTON is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 99.5, OPPONENT 102.3 - (Rating = 3*)

--WASHINGTON is 9-23 ATS (-16.2 Units) versus poor passing teams, averaging <=20 assists/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 95.1, OPPONENT 101.4 - (Rating = 3*)

--TORONTO is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was TORONTO 102.1, OPPONENT 107.7 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--WASHINGTON is 29-13 UNDER (+14.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 97.2, OPPONENT 102.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--WASHINGTON is 26-11 UNDER (+13.8 Units) vs. good free throw shooting teams - making >=76% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 97.7, OPPONENT 99.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--TORONTO is 20-5 OVER (+14.5 Units) in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5 over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was TORONTO 104.4, OPPONENT 108.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--TORONTO is 21-7 OVER (+13.3 Units) in road games versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was TORONTO 104.1, OPPONENT 112.7 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--WASHINGTON is 8-21 against the 1rst half line (-15.2 Units) versus good foul drawing teams - attempting >=27 free throws/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 47.3, OPPONENT 55.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--WASHINGTON is 1-12 against the 1rst half line (-11.7 Units) after a game where they made 60% of their free throws or worse over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 42.9, OPPONENT 50.2 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--TORONTO is 35-13 OVER (+20.7 Units) the 1rst half total after one or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was TORONTO 53.5, OPPONENT 55.1 - (Rating = 3*)

--TORONTO is 33-17 OVER (+14.3 Units) the 1rst half total versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was TORONTO 54.2, OPPONENT 54.6 - (Rating = 3*)

• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS
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--PLAY ON - Underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (WASHINGTON) - after going under the total by 30 or more points total in their last three games, a terrible team (<=25%) playing a team with a losing record.
(35-12 over the last 5 seasons.) (74.5%, +21.8 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 3.4
The average first half score in these games was: Team 50.4, Opponent 50 (Average first half point differential = +0.4)

The situation's record this season is: (1-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (26-10).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (75-57).

--PLAY OVER - All teams where the total is 200 to 209.5 (WASHINGTON) - terrible team - outscored by their opponents by 6+ points/game against opponent after allowing 100 points or more 3 straight games.
(38-14 over the last 5 seasons.) (73.1%, +22.6 units. Rating = 3*)

The average total posted in these games was: 205.1
The average score in these games was: Team 103.4, Opponent 109.1 (Total points scored = 212.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 31 (59.6% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (35-14).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (60-38).
 
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STATSYSTEMS NBA REPORT 11/16 cont.

*** ATLANTA @ INDIANA (PK, O/U 204) ***
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The Atlanta Hawks’ lone losing streak of the season is over, but they’re not impressed with how it ended. Unlike the Hawks, the Indiana Pacers would like to repeat their most recent performance. Coming off a busy week, Atlanta goes for its seventh straight victory in this matchup Tuesday at Conseco Fieldhouse. After opening 6-0, the Hawks dropped four straight before Sunday’s 111-105 home win over Minnesota. Up 15 with 8:14 remaining, Atlanta led by just four with 11 seconds left.

Playing poorly with the lead has been a problem for the Hawks, who are shooting 35.0 percent when ahead by 15 or more. Their opponents are hitting nearly 49 percent when facing that deficit. “We had ample opportunities to create separation but we made some bad plays and made some bad decisions,” Coach Larry Drew said. “It’s not a time to panic. It’s an area I will continue to pay attention to every single day.” Drew will have plenty of practice time to address that this week with his club not playing until Saturday against Dallas following Tuesday’s game.

While Atlanta tries to improve to 5-1 on the road for the first time since 1997, the Pacers open a three-game homestand following Saturday’s 99-85 victory over Cleveland. After yielding 54 second-half points in a 102-99 home loss to Houston on Friday, Indiana limited the Cavaliers to 27.8 percent shooting and 31 points in the final 24 minutes. “It was really good defense in the second half and a good bounce back win,” coach Jim O’Brien said. “Our wings, Michael (Dunleavy) and Danny (Granger) were terrific.”

Granger scored a season-high 34 points and Dunleavy added 20, combining to go 9 of 17 from 3-point range. The Pacers improved to 3-0 when totaling more than 20 assists. “When we are able to move the ball and we share, we’re hard to guard,” Dunleavy said. “Hopefully we can keep that up.” Dunleavy wasn’t a factor last season versus the Hawks - missing one meeting with an injury and combining for nine points in the other two - as the Pacers were swept. A heel injury caused Granger to miss a 110-98 loss in the Hawks’ last visit to Indiana on Dec. 26, but the All-Star forward has averaged 23.5 points in his last six home games versus Atlanta - the Pacers won five.

Hawks swingman Joe Johnson averaging 26.5 points in his last four games at Conseco Fieldhouse, is scoring 22.0 per game in the last five contests after finishing with 15 or fewer in his previous three. Coming off his sixth double-double of the season with 28 points and 10 rebounds, Atlanta’s Al Horford looks for another big game against Pacers center Roy Hibbert. Horford, averaging 19.7 points and 15.2 rebounds during the Hawks’ six-game winning streak versus Indiana, scored 25 with a season-high 19 boards in the Dec. 26 win.

He had a double-double in the first half of that matchup, prompting O’Brien to bench Hibbert for all but 39 seconds of the third quarter. Hibbert has three double-doubles in his last six games and is averaging career highs with 16.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks. Hawks forward Josh Smith also among the league leaders in blocks (2.9), has averaged 20.8 points during the winning streak versus Indiana which dates back to Nov. 18, 2008.

*STAN'S FORECASTER - Indiana by 1.5; O/U 202
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Indiana -3
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Indiana -1.49
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• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--INDIANA is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) in home games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%) since 1996.
The average score was INDIANA 96.1, OPPONENT 92.6 - (Rating = 3*)

--INDIANA is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) after playing a game as a road underdog over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was INDIANA 102.6, OPPONENT 102.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--ATLANTA is 37-18 ATS (+17.2 Units) after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was ATLANTA 101.0, OPPONENT 95.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--ATLANTA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was ATLANTA 105.9, OPPONENT 94.6 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--INDIANA is 33-16 UNDER (+15.3 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was INDIANA 98.5, OPPONENT 102.6 - (Rating = 3*)

--INDIANA is 25-11 UNDER (+12.8 Units) versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was INDIANA 99.1, OPPONENT 101.3 - (Rating = 3*)

--ATLANTA is 69-41 OVER (+23.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
The average score was ATLANTA 95.7, OPPONENT 96.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--ATLANTA is 74-47 OVER (+22.3 Units) after a home game where both teams score 100 or more points since 1996.
The average score was ATLANTA 97.2, OPPONENT 100.9 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--INDIANA is 2-14 against the 1rst half line (-12.3 Units) in home games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was INDIANA 50.4, OPPONENT 58.6 - (Rating = 3*)

--ATLANTA is 9-23 against the 1rst half line (-16.3 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was ATLANTA 45.4, OPPONENT 49.1 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--INDIANA is 47-28 OVER (+16.2 Units) the 1rst half total versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was INDIANA 53.9, OPPONENT 56.2 - (Rating = 3*)

--ATLANTA is 89-54 UNDER (+29.6 Units) the 1rst half total in road games versus teams who attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game on the season since 1996.
The average score was ATLANTA 45.6, OPPONENT 49.5 - (Rating = 4*)

• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS
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--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 100.5 to 105 (ATLANTA) - poor three point shooting team (<=33%) against a poor 3PT defense (>=36.5%), in a game involving two average rebounding teams (+/-3 reb/game).
(35-14 over the last 5 seasons.) (71.4%, +19.6 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half total posted in these games was: 103.2
The average first half score in these games was: Team 47.7, Opponent 49.6 (Total first half points scored = 97.3)

The situation's record this season is: (0-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (29-11).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (60-55).

--PLAY UNDER - Road teams where the total is 200 to 209.5 (ATLANTA) - after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games, good team, winning 60-75% or more of their games on the season.
(52-23 over the last 5 seasons.) (69.3%, +26.7 units. Rating = 3*)

The average total posted in these games was: 204.1
The average score in these games was: Team 100.4, Opponent 101.9 (Total points scored = 202.3)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 35 (46.7% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (40-16).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (83-61).
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*** PORTLAND @ MEMPHIS (-2, O/U 194) ***
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With or without star Brandon Roy in the lineup, a visit to Memphis could help Portland end its recent rough stretch. It’s uncertain if Roy will play Tuesday night when the Trail Blazers look to avoid a third straight loss while trying to continue their road dominance of the Grizzlies, who have lost three in a row. Averaging a team-leading 18.1 points, Roy said last week he would not opt for surgery on his chronically sore left knee and play through the pain. However, that injury limited him to two points on 1-of-7 shooting in 22 minutes of Portland’s 107-87 loss at New Orleans on Saturday.

“He told me his knee was sore, and he needed to be pulled,” Portland coach Nate McMillan said. “He’ll be evaluated and we’ll wait and see what happens.” Even with Roy on the floor, the Trail Blazers have lost five of eight since starting 3-0. Portland has a good chance to get back on track as it tries for a 10th win in 12 games against Memphis. The Trail Blazers have averaged 103.0 points and held the high-scoring Grizzlies to 96.1 per contest during a seven-game winning streak at Memphis. Roy has averaged 21.8 points in six of those contests.

In order to continue their success in Memphis, the Blazers likely must play better in the first half after being held to 35 points on 14-of-41 shooting in the first two quarters against the Hornets. “We need to put together 48 minutes of good basketball,” said McMillan. Portland’s third-year swingman Nicolas Batum continues to put forth a complete effort, averaging 17.8 points on 51.2 percent shooting in his last six contests. He had 21 points in a 103-93 win in the Blazers’ last visit to Memphis on March 1.

The Grizzlies might have a hard time ending their home struggles against Portland if they play like they did during an 89-72 loss at Orlando on Monday. Memphis entered the game averaging 104.6 points but was held to a season-low 36.3 percent shooting in its lowest scoring game since an 86-66 loss at Portland on March 28, 2009. Rudy Gay (23.7 points per game), who had not scored fewer than 18 points in a game this season, had nine on 4-of-17 shooting Monday. Frontcourt mates Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol combined for 23.

The defeat was humbling enough for Memphis to have a team meeting after the game. “We needed to talk. It’s never too early to have a team meeting,” said guard Mike Conley who had 11 points and eight assists. “The issues we have as a team, being accountable individually, we’ve got to step it up and have all the guys in tune.” Gay has averaged 15.9 points and shot 51.1 percent during the Grizzlies’ home losing streak against Portland.

*STAN'S FORECASTER - Memphis by 1; O/U 200
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Portland -1.5
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Memphis -0.46
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• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--MEMPHIS is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was MEMPHIS 97.4, OPPONENT 104.1 - (Rating = 3*)

--MEMPHIS is 1-11 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home games when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MEMPHIS 93.4, OPPONENT 100.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--PORTLAND is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games versus poor passing teams, averaging <=20 assists/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PORTLAND 97.5, OPPONENT 90.5 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--MEMPHIS is 16-3 OVER (+12.7 Units) versus teams who average 48 or less rebounds/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MEMPHIS 107.9, OPPONENT 106.4 - (Rating = 3*)

--PORTLAND is 26-11 UNDER (+13.8 Units) when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 25% to 40%) over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PORTLAND 99.1, OPPONENT 90.1 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--MEMPHIS is 14-2 against the 1rst half line (11.7 Units) versus teams who average 48 or less rebounds/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MEMPHIS 56.2, OPPONENT 50.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--PORTLAND is 49-26 against the 1rst half line (+20.2 Units) in road games versus teams who average 9 or more steals/game on the season since 1996.
The average score was PORTLAND 48.6, OPPONENT 47.5 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--MEMPHIS is 28-12 OVER (+14.6 Units) the 1rst half total vs. good free throw shooting teams - making >=76% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MEMPHIS 53.9, OPPONENT 53.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--PORTLAND is 21-5 UNDER (+15.4 Units) the 1rst half total in road games versus up-tempo teams averaging 83 or more shots/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PORTLAND 48.2, OPPONENT 47.0 - (Rating = 3*)

• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS
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--PLAY OVER - Any team (MEMPHIS) - after a game where both teams scored 90 points or less against opponent after scoring 35 points or less in the first half last game.
(40-14 over the last 5 seasons.) (74.1%, +24.6 units. Rating = 3*)

The average total posted in these games was: 186.2
The average score in these games was: Team 97.4, Opponent 93.4 (Total points scored = 190.8)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 25 (48.1% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (18-8).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (159-127).

--PLAY ON - Road teams where the 1rst half line is +1.5 to -1.5 (PORTLAND) - off a road loss, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a bad team (25 to 40%).
(56-25 since 1996.) (69.1%, +28.5 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 0.2
The average first half score in these games was: Team 51.1, Opponent 48.1 (Average first half point differential = +3)

The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-5).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (23-10).
 
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*** LOS ANGELES LAKERS (-3, O/U 196) @ MILWAUKEE ***
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After an 8-0 start, the Los Angeles Lakers have lost two straight and are seeking a spark as they try to get back on track. The NBA’s highest-scoring team will look to do so when it takes on the league’s top defensive club Tuesday night. The Lakers begin a three-game Midwest road trip against the Milwaukee Bucks, who are allowing a league-low 89.4 points per game. Los Angeles scored more than 100 points for the ninth time in 10 games Sunday, but fell 121-116 to Phoenix. The Lakers gave up 22 3-pointers - the second-highest total in NBA history.


“You hate losing, especially to start a road trip, but it is what it is,” guard Kobe Bryant said. “They made big shots, a lot of them.” Bryant ended up just shy of his 18th career triple-double, finishing with 25 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds. Pau Gasol had team-highs of 28 points and 17 rebounds while Lamar Odom added 22 points and 11 boards. “You know you’re always upset when you lose,” Coach Phil Jackson said. “This is about winning, this game is, and losing is a part parcel that you’re dealing with as far as accepting it.”

The Lakers are scoring an NBA-high 112.5 points a game. Bryant’s 25.2 average ranks third in the league, but he may have a tough time reaching that number against Milwaukee. This season, only Boston’s Paul Pierce (28), Charlotte’s D.J. Augustin (26) and New Orleans’ David West (25) have equaled or surpassed that average against the Bucks, who haven’t allowed a 30-point scorer in 11 games. Milwaukee held Bryant to 12 points on 4-of-21 shooting in the last meeting Jan. 10, although the Lakers won 95-77.

Milwaukee was particularly impressive against run-and-gun Golden State on Saturday, shutting down the Warriors in a 79-72 victory. The Bucks haven’t given up 100 points in regulation for nine straight contests. “Very good game and we needed it,” coach Scott Skiles said. “We only scored 79 points, and you don’t often win when you score 79. Our defense was solid, we rebounded the ball well. We got after them early and made them turn it over a little bit. “We’re starting to string together a couple good defensive performances.”

John Salmons scored a season-high 26 points for the Bucks, winners of three straight and four of five. “Our defense has been great all year, and we were able to hold a good offensive club to 34 percent (shooting),” Salmons said. The Bucks may need a similar defensive effort against the Lakers, as they’re 28th in the league with 92.1 points a game. Point guard Brandon Jennings leads the team at 15.7 points per contest. Los Angeles has won five straight in the series, and Bryant is 21-4 against Milwaukee in his career.

*STAN'S FORECASTER - Lakers by 2.5; O/U 194
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Lakers -3.5
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Lakers -1.84
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• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--MILWAUKEE is 32-9 ATS (+22.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MILWAUKEE 100.8, OPPONENT 94 - (Rating = 4*)

--MILWAUKEE is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) vs. good free throw shooting teams - making >=76% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MILWAUKEE 100.2, OPPONENT 95.6 - (Rating = 3*)

--LA LAKERS are 66-41 ATS (+20.8 Units) in road games after a combined score of 205 points or more 2 straight games since 1996.
The average score was LA LAKERS 102.1, OPPONENT 100.4 - (Rating = 3*)

--LA LAKERS are 38-17 ATS (+19.3 Units) in road games after 2 straight games with 15 or more offensive rebounds since 1996.
The average score was LA LAKERS 102.2, OPPONENT 95.9 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--MILWAUKEE is 64-37 OVER (+23.4 Units) in home games versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 3+ per game since 1996.
The average score was MILWAUKEE 99.0, OPPONENT 98.1 - (Rating = 3*)

--MILWAUKEE is 50-25 OVER (+22.5 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
The average score was MILWAUKEE 98.9, OPPONENT 100.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--LA LAKERS are 55-33 UNDER (+18.6 Units) versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was LA LAKERS 102.2, OPPONENT 96.5 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--MILWAUKEE is 26-10 against the 1rst half line (+15.2 Units) in home games versus teams who attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was MILWAUKEE 51.5, OPPONENT 47.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--LA LAKERS are 43-79 against the 1rst half line (-43.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=43% since 1996.
The average score was LA LAKERS 44.9, OPPONENT 48.1 - (Rating = 5*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--MILWAUKEE is 37-12 UNDER (+23.8 Units) the 1rst half total after 1 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MILWAUKEE 47.2, OPPONENT 45.1 - (Rating = 4*)

--LA LAKERS are 70-44 UNDER (+21.6 Units) the 1rst half total in road games vs. teams who are called for 2+ less fouls/game than their opponents since 1996.
The average score was LA LAKERS 48.0, OPPONENT 49.1 - (Rating = 3*)

• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS
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--PLAY AGAINST - All teams where the 1rst half line is +1.5 to -1.5 (MILWAUKEE) - after allowing 80 points or less against opponent after a combined score of 225 points or more.
(28-8 since 1996.) (77.8%, +19.2 units. Rating = 4*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 0.3
The average first half score in these games was: Team 50.1, Opponent 47.7 (Average first half point differential = +2.5)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (10-1).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (15-2).

--PLAY ON - Underdogs (MILWAUKEE) - after beating the spread by 36 or more points total in their last five games against opponent after being beaten by the spread by 18 or more points total in their last three games.
(67-25 over the last 5 seasons.) (72.8%, +39.5 units. Rating = 4*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (41-52 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 5.2
The average score in these games was: Team 97, Opponent 98.2 (Average point differential = -1.2)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 36 (39.6% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (39-14).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (113-78).

--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (MILWAUKEE) - after leading their last 2 games by 10+ points at the half against opponent after scoring 100 points or more 2 straight games.
(52-20 since 1996.) (72.2%, +30 units. Rating = 3*)

The average total posted in these games was: 195.1
The average score in these games was: Team 97.1, Opponent 92.3 (Total points scored = 189.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 38 (52.8% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (17-3).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (20-7).
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*** CHICAGO @ HOUSTON (-1.5, O/U 207) ***
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The Chicago Bulls’ annual two-week road trip at the end of November has historically gone very poorly, but new coach Tom Thibodeau hopes they will be looking at the trek differently this year. The Bulls embark on a seven-game trip Tuesday night when they meet the Houston Rockets. Chicago is off to a promising start and takes a three-game winning streak into its annual circus trip, which is made necessary when the United Center is taken over by the circus. However, the Bulls are 10-61 on that trip since Michael Jordan’s final season in Chicago, going 1-5 last year.

They will have a very challenging start to this trip, playing on back-to-back nights against Houston and San Antonio. However, Thibodeau said he’s trying to keep his team from looking at it as one long road trip, instead focusing on each game. “I’m concerned about … Houston,” Thibodeau told the Bulls’ official website. “All the stuff about going on the road and the circus, all this stuff, I’m not concerned about that. I’m just worried about the next game.”

After giving up more than 100 points in three of its first five games, Chicago seems to be embracing Thibodeau’s defensive philosophy, holding its last three opponents to an average of 92.7. The Bulls held on for a 103-96 win over Washington on Saturday despite giving up 38 points in the fourth quarter - five more than they allowed over the second and third combined. “I thought the whole team in the second half was capable of playing a lot better,” Thibodeau said.

Derrick Rose finished with 24 points and eight assists. He’s averaging 23.6 points and 9.5 assists and was named the Eastern Conference’s player of the week Monday. The Bulls, who are 0-2 on the road, will go for their fourth straight win over the Rockets after losing 11 of the previous 12 meetings.

Houston returns home after winning the final two games of a three-game trip. The Rockets defeated New York 104-96 on Sunday behind 28 points from Kevin Martin. Houston was without Yao Ming and Aaron Brooks who both suffered sprained left ankles earlier this month and will miss Tuesday’s game. They led by as many as 19 and held the Knicks to 3-of-16 shooting from 3-point range.

“It was a good road trip for us,” said Martin, who averaged 26.3 points over the three games. “We’re going through a lot right now. Two of our top four players are out right now and we thought we were going to have them beginning of the year and find chemistry early, but now we’re going to have to rely on whoever we have at the moment.”

Improved defense has keyed the turnaround. Opponents shot 40.2 percent from beyond the arc during a five-game losing streak to open the season, but they’ve been held to 32.8 percent over the last four games. The Rockets are yielding 96.8 points per game over that span after giving up 116.4 during the losing streak.

*STAN'S FORECASTER - Houston by 1.5; O/U 208
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Houston -4
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Houston -0.78
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• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--HOUSTON is 31-53 ATS (-27.2 Units) in a home game where the total is 200 to 209.5 since 1996.
The average score was HOUSTON 102.3, OPPONENT 100.6 - (Rating = 4*)

--HOUSTON is 21-39 ATS (-21.8 Units) versus very good shooting teams - making >=48% of their shots since 1996.
The average score was HOUSTON 96.1, OPPONENT 99.3 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--HOUSTON is 71-46 UNDER (+20.3 Units) in home games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%) since 1996.
The average score was HOUSTON 95.1, OPPONENT 93.4 - (Rating = 3*)

--CHICAGO is 78-46 OVER (+27.3 Units) in road games versus poor 3 point shooting teams - making <=33% of their attempts since 1996.
The average score was CHICAGO 93.5, OPPONENT 98.5 - (Rating = 4*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--HOUSTON is 28-8 against the 1rst half line (+19.2 Units) versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 3+ per game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was HOUSTON 52.9, OPPONENT 49.0 - (Rating = 3*)

--HOUSTON is 16-2 against the 1rst half line (+13.8 Units) vs. dominant rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 5+ per game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was HOUSTON 53.1, OPPONENT 45.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--CHICAGO is 40-23 against the 1rst half line (+14.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was CHICAGO 51.7, OPPONENT 50.7 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--HOUSTON is 54-37 OVER (+13.3 Units) the 1rst half total versus the first half line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was HOUSTON 52.8, OPPONENT 52.4 - (Rating = 3*)

--CHICAGO is 72-49 OVER (+18.1 Units) the 1rst half total in road games versus poor 3 point shooting teams - making <=33% of their attempts since 1996.
The average score was CHICAGO 47.2, OPPONENT 49.8 - (Rating = 3*)

• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS
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--Play Under - Road teams where the first half total is greater than 100 (CHICAGO) - very good shooting team - shooting >=48% on the season, dominant rebounding team - outrebounding opponents by 5+ per game.
(23-4 since 1996.) (85.2%, +18.6 units. Rating = 5*)

The average first half total posted in these games was: 104.6
The average first half score in these games was: Team 46.3, Opponent 48.3 (Total first half points scored = 94.6)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (13-3).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (17-3).

--PLAY ON - Home favorites vs. the 1rst half line (HOUSTON) - explosive offensive team - scoring 103+ points/game on the season against opponent after leading their last 3 games by 5+ points at the half.
(36-9 since 1996.) (80.0%, +26.1 units. Rating = 4*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 3.3
The average first half score in these games was: Team 54.2, Opponent 48.1 (Average first half point differential = +6.1)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (19-6).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (23-7).
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*** NEW YORK @ DENVER (-8, O/U 216.5) ***
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Before this season, rumors swirled that Carmelo Anthony might soon join the New York Knicks. Having lost five in a row, the Knicks are perhaps hoping they could have already pulled off that trade. New York will try to snap that drought Tuesday night when it travels to face Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. Having refused to accept a three-year contract extension with Denver since June, Anthony has been rumored to be headed toward New Jersey and then New York after the All-Star forward told the Nuggets he wasn’t going to change his mind about re-signing.

Adding fuel to those rumors was New Orleans guard Chris Paul’s toast at Anthony’s New York wedding about joining him in the Big Apple to form a super trio with Knicks star Amare Stoudemire like the Miami Heat’s Big Three. For now, the talk has quieted while Denver has gotten off to an uneven start. After recording consecutive wins, the Nuggets have dropped three of four, with all of those losses coming on the road, including Monday’s 100-94 defeat to Phoenix.

Denver led by as much as 15 in the first half and eight early in the fourth quarter, but was outscored 27-13 over the final 10 minutes. Anthony was a bright spot in the defeat with 20 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, his second straight double-double. “This is a game we should have won and we let it slip by us,” forward-center Al Harrington said. “We’ve got to get better closing out games.”

In his previous home game Thursday, Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to help the Nuggets knock off the previously unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers 118-112. He’s averaging 26.3 points and 10 rebounds at home this season while helping Denver win three of four there. The last time he faced New York at the Pepsi Center, he scored a career-best 50 points in a 128-125 victory, while Harrington led the Knicks with 41 off the bench. Anthony is averaging 33.4 points on 55.1 percent shooting in his last nine games against the Knicks and 35.0 in the last four home matchups.

New York will try to hold Anthony at bay while avoiding its fourth consecutive loss in Denver, but enters this game having given up an average of 110.2 points during its skid, its longest since dropping eight straight from Feb. 5-23. The Knicks trailed by single digits for much of Sunday’s home game against Houston until missing their first eight shots in the fourth quarter of a 104-96 loss. Stoudemire had 25 points but scored only three during the final period while his team was loudly booed.

“Obviously nobody wants to lose and everybody is pressing,” Coach Mike D’Antoni said. “The reality is we’re 3-7 and we’ve got a game on Tuesday. So you just try to figure out what’s going wrong, how can you get a little bit better.” In the opener of a four-game Western road trip, D’Antoni’s team will try to win for the third time in 11 games in Denver. The Knicks, though, won the previous matchup at Madison Square Garden on March 23 as Danilo Gallinari scored 28 points. Anthony had 36 in the 109-104 loss, which snapped a four-game win streak over New York.

*STAN'S FORECASTER - Denver -9.5; O/U 215.5
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Denver -8
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Denver -10.95
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• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--DENVER is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DENVER 107.9, OPPONENT 105.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--DENVER is 5-18 ATS (-14.7 Units) versus poor teams - outscored by their opponents by 3+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DENVER 108.7, OPPONENT 104.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--NEW YORK is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was NEW YORK 102.5, OPPONENT 108.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--NEW YORK is 8-21 ATS (-15.6 Units) versus up-tempo teams averaging 83 or more shots/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was NEW YORK 103.5, OPPONENT 111.0 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--DENVER is 46-27 OVER (+16.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DENVER 110.0, OPPONENT 101.0 - (Rating = 3*)

--NEW YORK is 57-35 UNDER (+18.5 Units) after 1 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was NEW YORK 101.5, OPPONENT 106.2 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--DENVER is 14-32 against the 1rst half line (-21.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DENVER 53.5, OPPONENT 54.3 - (Rating = 4*)

--NEW YORK is 6-18 against the 1rst half line (-13.7 Units) in road games versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was NEW YORK 51.2, OPPONENT 61.2 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--DENVER is 15-3 OVER (+11.7 Units) the 1rst half total in home games versus up-tempo teams averaging 83 or more shots/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DENVER 59.2, OPPONENT 54.5 - (Rating = 3*)

--NEW YORK is 34-13 OVER (+19.6 Units) the 1rst half total versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was NEW YORK 52.1, OPPONENT 58.0 - (Rating = 3*)

• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS
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--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the total is greater than or equal to 210 (DENVER) - after being beaten by the spread by 18 or more points total in their last three games, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season.
(58-26 since 1996.) (69.0%, +29.4 units. Rating = 3*)

The average total posted in these games was: 215.4
The average score in these games was: Team 104.9, Opponent 104.2 (Total points scored = 209.2)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 44 (53% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (21-8).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (41-23).

--PLAY AGAINST - Favorites of 2 to 5.5 points vs. the first half line (DENVER) - explosive offensive team - scoring 103+ points/game on the season against opponent after allowing 100 points or more 4 straight games.
(56-27 over the last 5 seasons.) (67.5%, +26.3 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 3.7
The average first half score in these games was: Team 55.5, Opponent 56.1 (Average first half point differential = -0.6)

The situation's record this season is: (0-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (45-21).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (60-41).
 
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51 Philadelphia Flyers/Montreal Canadiens Under 5½

55 Anaheim Ducks/Dallas Stars Under 5½
 
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