*** CLEVELAND @ PHILADELPHIA (-6.5, O/U 196) ***
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The Philadelphia 76ers have taken advantage of some struggling opponents recently to move above .500 at the Wells Fargo Center. If they want push their home winning streak to five, they’ll have to snap a pair of losing streaks to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 76ers try to stop an eight-game home skid and five-game overall slide against the Cavs when the teams meet in Philadelphia for the second time this season Tuesday night.
Philadelphia opened a four-game homestand with a 109-91 win over Charlotte on Saturday, its third victory in four games and fourth in a row at home. Those home victories, all of which came against teams that currently have losing records, pushed the 76ers to 5-4 at the Wells Fargo Center. Cleveland is also struggling in the early going, but the Cavs have had little trouble against the 76ers recently, winning 14 of 17 meetings. Cleveland pushed its road run versus Philadelphia to eight with a 123-116 victory Nov. 5.
The 76ers, though, are trying to win five straight at home for the first time since an eight-game run Feb. 5-March 7, 2008. Plus, they’re facing a Cavs team that has lost a season-high four in a row by an average of 22.8 points, and has dropped six consecutive road games by 16.2 a contest. Jodie Meeks helped give the Sixers a winning record at home Saturday, scoring 20 of his 26 points in the first quarter of a 109-91 victory over Charlotte. The second-year guard made his first career start Friday against Atlanta. He’s averaging 8.8 points in 2010-11.
“This league is all about your opportunity,” Meeks said. “I tried to do as much as I could early in the season, kept getting better and kept getting better. Now it’s paying off.” Meeks started both games in place of rookie Evan Turner who’s averaging 7.5 points while shooting 41.6 percent.
Cleveland is coming off a 102-92 road defeat to last-place Detroit on Sunday. Antawn Jamison led five Cavs in double figures with 22 points and went 8 of 17 from the field, but his teammates shot 40.3 percent. Cleveland had lost its previous two games by a combined 62 points. The Cavs managed to lead the Pistons after one quarter and scored 20 points off 15 turnovers. “Obviously, I’m not happy about the loss, but I am a bit happier by the fact that our guys competed out there,” Coach Byron Scott said. “That’s a step in the right direction, but we’ve got to do it again Tuesday, and do it even harder and even better.”
Scott’s team has shot 38.8 percent over the last three games while averaging 91.0 points. Cleveland may have a tough time getting on track offensively against Philadelphia, which has held its last four opponents to 87.3 points on 40.6 percent from the floor. The Cavs won the second meeting of the season with Sixers 101-93 at Quicken Loans Arena on Nov. 16.
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Philadelphia by 5.5; O/U 197
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Philadelphia -6
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Philadelphia -6.03
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--PHILADELPHIA is 40-67 ATS (-33.7 Units) in home games versus poor shooting teams - making <=43% of their shots since 1996.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 96.0, OPPONENT 91.0 - (Rating = 5*)
--PHILADELPHIA is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 98.0, OPPONENT 97.1 - (Rating = 3*)
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--CLEVELAND is 12-2 UNDER (+9.8 Units) vs. teams who are called for 2+ more fouls/game than their opponents over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CLEVELAND 96.5, OPPONENT 94.4 - (Rating = 2*)
--CLEVELAND is 75-51 UNDER (+18.9 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games since 1996.
The average score was CLEVELAND 91.3, OPPONENT 96.3 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PHILADELPHIA is 29-47 against the 1rst half line (-22.7 Units) as a favorite vs. the 1rst half line over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 50.2, OPPONENT 49.0 - (Rating = 3*)
--PHILADELPHIA is 21-36 against the 1rst half line (-18.6 Units) when the first half total is 95.5 to 100.5 over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 48.1, OPPONENT 51.3 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PHILADELPHIA is 29-11 OVER (+16.7 Units) the 1rst half total versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PHILADELPHIA 49.5, OPPONENT 52.8 - (Rating = 3*)
--CLEVELAND is 33-14 OVER (+17.5 Units) the 1rst half total versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CLEVELAND 53.2, OPPONENT 50.6 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PLAY AGAINST - Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (PHILADELPHIA) - after beating the spread by 18 or more points total in their last three games against opponent after being beaten by the spread by 24 or more points total in their last three games.
(47-18 over the last 5 seasons.) (72.3%, +27.2 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (30-36 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 6.3
The average score in these games was: Team 98.2, Opponent 99 (Average point differential = -0.8)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 31 (47.7% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (29-11).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (99-64).
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*** DETROIT @ HOUSTON (-7, O/U 199) ***
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The Detroit Pistons have struggled in the early going, but Coach John Kuester may have found a formula for success. After snapping a four-game losing streak behind a three-guard lineup, the Pistons open a three-game road trip against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Detroit defeated Cleveland 102-92 on Sunday, getting a spark from Kuester’s decision to replace power forward Jason Maxiell with Ben Gordon to start the second half.
With Gordon playing alongside fellow guards Richard Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey, the Pistons scored 51 points - 16 from Hamilton - in the final 24 minutes for their highest second-half total in 10 games. “(The Cavaliers) had done some nice things against us in the first half, so I thought it was an adjustment we could make,” Kuester said. “It worked very well".… I thought this was a good time to try it. It was a very active lineup defensively, we got a lot of tips and deflections - and we let the defense create our offense.”
The smaller lineup seemed to create more space for Hamilton, who finished with a season high-tying 27 points on 10-of-17 shooting. Hamilton is averaging 13.4 points, his lowest mark since he scored 9.0 points per game during his rookie season of 1999-00. “It’s tough to get into a rhythm sometimes when you are playing 17 minutes a game one night and 35 the next time,” said Hamilton, who has averaged 23.3 points over his last three games against Houston. “We needed a win tonight, because we’re going on the road tomorrow, and we took care of our home floor. That was important.”
The Pistons, averaging 89.2 points on the road compared to 100.6 at home, will likely need another strong offensive performance Tuesday. The Rockets rank among the league leaders with 105.7 points per game. Scoring wasn’t the issue during Houston’s 119-116 overtime loss in Chicago on Saturday, but rather a lack of defense, which has hurt Houston over the course of the season. Up by three with 10 seconds to go in regulation, the Rockets allowed Derrick Rose to hit a 3-pointer that forced the extra period. The Bulls went on to shoot 57.1 percent in overtime.
The Rockets, giving up 106.9 points per game - among the most in the NBA - fell to 2-10 when surrendering more than 100 points. “This game (was) like the season. We have had a slow start,” forward Shane Battier told the team’s official website. “We have had to adjust to new guys in the lineup with Yao (Ming) and Aaron (Brooks) out. Now we are settled into a routine. “We just need to work now on getting back to .500. We need to win games like this. We just need to play sound basketball for four quarters.”
Luis Scola had averaged 13.6 points in his previous five games before scoring a season high-tying 27 against the Bulls. However, Kevin Martin who leads the team with 22.5 points per game was held to a season-low 14. Martin has averaged 24.3 points in his last four meetings with the Pistons - 6.6 above his career average. Houston has won four in a row at home against Detroit.
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Houston by 6.5; O/U 202
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Houston -7.5
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Houston -6.89
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--HOUSTON is 63-93 ATS (-39.3 Units) in home games when playing 6 or more games in 10 days since 1996.
The average score was HOUSTON 97.1, OPPONENT 93.3 - (Rating = 5*)
--HOUSTON is 9-24 ATS (-17.2 Units) versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was HOUSTON 100.7, OPPONENT 102.8 - (Rating = 3*)
--DETROIT is 63-41 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games off a home win by 10 points or more since 1996.
The average score was DETROIT 93.9, OPPONENT 90.5 - (Rating = 3*)
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--HOUSTON is 39-20 UNDER (+16.8 Units) versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was HOUSTON 98.5, OPPONENT 96.0 - (Rating = 3*)
--DETROIT is 96-66 UNDER (+23.4 Units) in road games versus good foul drawing teams - attempting >=27 free throws/game since 1996.
The average score was DETROIT 92.3, OPPONENT 93.8 - (Rating = 3*)
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--HOUSTON is 55-33 against the 1rst half line (+18.7 Units) versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was HOUSTON 50.6, OPPONENT 49.3 - (Rating = 3*)
--HOUSTON is 49-29 against the 1rst half line (+17.1 Units) vs. excellent 3 point shooting teams - making >=39% of their attempts since 1996.
The average score was HOUSTON 47.5, OPPONENT 46.9 - (Rating = 3*)
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--HOUSTON is 77-39 UNDER (+34.1 Units) the 1rst half total after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
The average score was HOUSTON 47.0, OPPONENT 46.6 - (Rating = 5*)
--DETROIT is 72-44 UNDER (+23.6 Units) the 1rst half total after having lost 4 of their last 5 games since 1996.
The average score was DETROIT 47.3, OPPONENT 46.9 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PLAY AGAINST - Favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (HOUSTON) - off a road cover where the team lost straight up as an underdog, playing with 2 days rest.
(60-25 since 1996.) (70.6%, +32.5 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (35-51)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 6.2
The average score in these games was: Team 96.3, Opponent 97.8 (Average point differential = -1.5)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 38 (44.7% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-3).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (24-13).
--PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the first half total is between 95.5 and 100.5 points (HOUSTON) - poor defensive team - shooting pct defense of >=46% on the season, after 2 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 50% or higher.
(89-38 since 1996.) (70.1%, +47.2 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 98.4
The average first half score in these games was: Team 47, Opponent 48.6 (Total first half points scored = 95.6)
The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (35-12).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (50-23).
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*** GOLDEN STATE @ DALLAS (-9.5, O/U 203.5) ***
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The Dallas Mavericks continue to roll, but surprisingly, it’s their defense that has been the catalyst. The Mavericks will look to extend their winning streak to 10 games and make it four straight victories against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night at American Airlines Center. Dallas continues to play outstanding defense, allowing 92.2 points per contest while limiting opponents to 43.1 percent shooting - both among the best marks in the league. “That’s our identity now, we hang our hat on it (defense),” said Jason Terry. “That started two years ago and we bought into it.
That’s the biggest thing we have going for us now.” That commitment to defense was evident again Saturday night. The Mavericks trailed Sacramento 99-90 with just over five minutes remaining before clamping down and outscoring the Kings 15-4 en route to a 105-103 victory. “I remember it was 99-90 and we were able to lock them down from that point on,” Tyson Chandler said. “We were able to close it out. This was huge one for us coming off a big win (Friday night) against Utah. Everyone was a little tired, but we withstood their runs.”
The nine-game run is Dallas’ longest since it won 13 in a row Feb. 17-March 10. Dirk Nowitzki led the way with 25 points Saturday and is averaging 25.1 during Dallas’ streak. However, the nine-time All Star has been limited to 14.0 points on 10 of 23 shooting his last two meetings with the Warriors. Although the Mavericks have held 16 of 20 opponents under 100 points this season, the Warriors have hit the century mark 12 times in the last 16 meetings. Golden State is averaging 107.0 points - second most by an opponent during that span. While the Warriors remain a potent offensive team, defense continues to be a major problem.
They rank near the bottom of the NBA in scoring defense, yielding 106.9 points per game. Golden State, which has lost three straight and eight of nine, has been plagued by poor first quarters lately. They have been outscored by a combined 30 points during opening quarters in the three-game skid and trailed Oklahoma City by 15 after the first 12 minutes in Sunday night’s 114-109 loss. “There’s frustration as to why we can’t start off the way we finish the second, third and fourth quarters. We won the game by like 10 after the first quarter,” said Stephen Curry who scored a season-high 39 points. “We’ve just got to figure out how to come out of the blocks a little bit faster.”
Monta Ellis added 29 points and is averaging 33.5 in his last two games. “We’ve got to just go on to practice and put this one behind us,” he told the team’s official site after the Warriors scored a season-high 67 points in the second half. “We need to take this third and fourth quarter and try to convert it over to the next game. It’s a long season. We are at a great position. We just have to keep playing together. It’s going to turn for us; I know it is.” Ellis has put up 35.0 points during his last three visits to Dallas - 16.5 more than his career average. The Warriors have lost five of six at Dallas.
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Dallas by 10.5; O/U 202.5
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Dallas -13
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Dallas -14.20
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--DALLAS is 3-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DALLAS 101.0, OPPONENT 97.9 - (Rating = 3*)
--DALLAS is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DALLAS 101.6, OPPONENT 99.3 - (Rating = 3*)
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--GOLDEN STATE is 35-16 UNDER (+17.3 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was GOLDEN STATE 103.0, OPPONENT 112.4 - (Rating = 3*)
--GOLDEN STATE is 30-13 UNDER (+15.6 Units) in road games versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was GOLDEN STATE 103.1, OPPONENT 114.3 - (Rating = 3*)
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--DALLAS is 57-76 against the 1rst half line (-26.6 Units) as a favorite vs. the 1rst half line over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DALLAS 51.8, OPPONENT 49.3 - (Rating = 4*)
--DALLAS is 33-49 against the 1rst half line (-20.9 Units) when the first half total >= 100.5 over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DALLAS 53.7, OPPONENT 52.3 - (Rating = 3*)
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--GOLDEN STATE is 34-16 OVER (+16.1 Units) the 1rst half total versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was GOLDEN STATE 55.6, OPPONENT 58.4 - (Rating = 3*)
--GOLDEN STATE is 29-12 OVER (+15.6 Units) the 1rst half total versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was GOLDEN STATE 57.0, OPPONENT 59.2 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the total is 200 to 209.5 (DALLAS) - after having covered 4 of their last 5 against the spread, top level team, winning 75% or more of their games on the season.
(34-10 over the last 5 seasons.) (77.3%, +23 units. Rating = 3*)
The average total posted in these games was: 203.6
The average score in these games was: Team 100.6, Opponent 95.5 (Total points scored = 196.1)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 27 (61.4% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (4-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (26-8).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (63-39).
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*** PHOENIX @ PORTLAND (-3, O/U 204) ***
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Paced by the overall play of Steve Nash the Phoenix Suns are on the verge of their longest winning streak of the season. Nash looks to help the Suns to a fourth consecutive victory overall and a rare win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at the Rose Garden. Whether shooting or passing the ball, Nash has had a big hand in Phoenix’s second three-game winning streak of the season. Three nights after recording 16 assists versus Golden State to begin the winning streak, Nash had a perfect shooting performance in Sunday’s 125-108 win over Washington.
He went 8 of 8 from the field, including a 3-pointer, and made all three of his free-throw attempts to finish with 20 points. Adding a season-high 17 assists, Nash made sure others continued to get involved. Hakim Warrick scored a season-high 26 points and Jason Richardson recorded his seventh straight game of at least 20 points with 21 as the Suns shot a season high 58.0 percent to win their third straight game and fifth in the last seven. “(Nash) is the reason I came here,” said Warrick, averaging 12.5 points in his first season with the Suns. “It makes it easy playing with Steve. All you have to do is roll to the basket and he’ll find you.”
Richardson has also benefited from Nash’s play, averaging a team-leading 21.2 points, including 25.9 on 57.4 percent shooting over the last seven games. “When he’s feeling well, he’s as good as any point guard in the league,” Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry said of Nash, who was plagued by a variety of ailments earlier this season. Gentry hopes Nash can continue to pace the Suns as they try to avoid a second straight loss to the Trail Blazers. Nash had 26 points but turned the ball over nine times while Richardson added 22 points in a 106-92 season-opening loss at Portland on Oct. 26. The Suns, outscored 31-11 in the fourth quarter of that game, have lost five of six to the Blazers since winning 11 straight in the series.
Nash has done his part in the last six meetings with Portland, averaging 17.3 points and 9.0 assists. Portland has averaged 109.8 points against Phoenix over that stretch, but only 94.7 overall this season. Wesley Matthews scored 26 points as the Trail Blazers snapped a season-high six-game skid with a 100-91 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Portland averaged 86.8 points during its losing streak. Matthews, averaging 21.0 points on 53.5 percent shooting over his last five games, carried the load while stars Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge combined for 18 points and shot 5 for 23 from the floor.
“With everything that has gone on in the last couple weeks…you just know you have to win. You have to win one. And you have to play through it and work your way through it,” Coach Nate McMillan told the Trail Blazers’ official website. Roy is averaging 15.0 points and shooting 37.7 percent over his last four games overall, but has posted a 32.3 scoring average in his last four home games against the Suns. Portland’s Nicolas Batum had 13 points and a season-high 14 rebounds off the bench against the Clippers. He had 19 points with 11 boards in a starting role versus Phoenix in October.
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Portland by 1; O/U 203
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Phoenix -1
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Portland -0.93
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--PORTLAND is 9-27 ATS (-20.7 Units) versus terrible defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=48% since 1996.
The average score was PORTLAND 98.6, OPPONENT 100.8 - (Rating = 3*)
--PHOENIX is 37-18 ATS (+17.2 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PHOENIX 107.6, OPPONENT 103.2 - (Rating = 3*)
--PHOENIX is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PHOENIX 112.1, OPPONENT 103.2 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PORTLAND is 79-44 UNDER (+30.6 Units) versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 103+ points/game since 1996.
The average score was PORTLAND 99.2, OPPONENT 96.6 - (Rating = 5*)
--PORTLAND is 88-56 UNDER (+26.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 200 since 1996.
The average score was PORTLAND 100.6, OPPONENT 100.0 - (Rating = 4*)
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--PORTLAND is 30-46 against the 1rst half line (-20.6 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=36% of their attempts over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PORTLAND 47.8, OPPONENT 49.2 - (Rating = 3*)
--PORTLAND is 15-31 against the 1rst half line (-19.1 Units) in home games vs. horrible rebounding teams - outrebounded by opponents by 5+/game since 1996.
The average score was PORTLAND 49.4, OPPONENT 48.0 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PORTLAND is 77-44 UNDER (+28.6 Units) the 1rst half total versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 103+ points/game since 1996.
The average score was PORTLAND 48.8, OPPONENT 48.7 - (Rating = 4*)
--PORTLAND is 61-39 UNDER (+18.3 Units) the 1rst half total versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PORTLAND 49.6, OPPONENT 47.5 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PLAY UNDER - Any team (PORTLAND) - after leading in their previous game by 20 or more points at the half against opponent after scoring 60 points or more in the first half last game.
(65-25 since 1996.) (72.2%, +37.5 units. Rating = 3*)
The average total posted in these games was: 200
The average score in these games was: Team 98.4, Opponent 97.6 (Total points scored = 196)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 50 (55.6% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (24-15).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (36-16).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 100.5 to 105 (PHOENIX) - good 3PT shooting team (>=36.5%) against an average 3PT defense (33-36.5%), after a game where a team made 55% of their shots or better.
(58-25 since 1996.) (69.9%, +30.5 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 103.3
The average first half score in these games was: Team 49, Opponent 49.5 (Total first half points scored = 98.5)
The situation's record this season is: (1-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (26-9).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (35-16).
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*** WASHINGTON @ LA LAKERS (-13, O/U 206.5) ***
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ losing streak is over, but Head Coach Phil Jackson is not sure if the two-time defending NBA champions have truly turned things around. Continued dominance of the Washington Wizards might not make things any clearer. Coming off their first win in more than a week, the Lakers look to keep the Wizards winless on the road with an eighth straight victory in their series Tuesday night. Los Angeles had little trouble ending its four-game skid with a 113-80 home win over Sacramento on Friday.
“It feels good to get back on a winning track,” swingman Shannon Brown said. “We’re not letting ourselves sink down into anything.” Though the Lakers shot a season-high 56.6 percent to end their longest losing streak since April 2007, it came against one of the NBA’s lowest-scoring teams that also ranks near the bottom of the league in field-goal percentage defense. That was enough to keep Jackson wondering if his team turned the corner or caught a break in the schedule after losing in the final minutes to Utah, Indiana, Memphis and Houston following a 13-2 start.
“It’s hard to judge,” Jackson said. “Have we broken free from the bonds that held us back, or did we just get a weak sister at this time of year?” Those same questions could again face the Lakers if they run Washington’s road record to 0-11. Los Angeles has averaged 112.0 points on 53.1-percent shooting while winning its last seven games against the Wizards since Gilbert Arenas scored 60 in Washington’s 147-141 overtime win at Staples Center on Dec. 17, 2006. Kobe Bryant had 45 points in that contest but has averaged 20.3 in three home games versus Washington since then. Bryant scored 22 points against the Kings and felt the Lakers’ dominance could lead to a run in the positive direction.
“All I’m going to say is that we played the right way,” Bryant said. “It felt good to win, but it’s more about doing the right things to be successful.” Dealing with a strained hamstring, Pau Gasol added 16 points to help the Lakers outscore the Kings 68-30 in the paint. Los Angeles should get stronger inside as Andrew Bynum who averaged a career-high 15.0 points in 2009-10, nears his season debut. Though the 7-footer went through his first full practice since offseason knee surgery Monday, he is unlikely to play in this contest.
Washington couldn’t snap its road skid in the opener of a three-game trip Sunday, losing 125-108 at Phoenix. The Wizards, who join the Los Angeles Clippers as the only teams without a victory away from home, are giving up 112.8 points per game on the road. Washington allowed its second straight road opponent to shoot 58.0 percent from the field Sunday. Andray Blatche scored 24 points, Nick Young added 20 and No. 1 overall draft pick John Wall had 12 with 12 assists as the Wizards shot 50.6 percent but continued to struggle on the defensive end. Arenas, the subject of trade rumors, had 14 points and six assists off the bench. He’s averaged 29.1 points in 12 career games against the Lakers but has not faced them since February 2007.
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Lakers by 15.5; O/U 206.5
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Lakers -16.5
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Lakers -16.66
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• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--WASHINGTON is 33-56 ATS (-28.6 Units) versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 95.0, OPPONENT 102.3 - (Rating = 4*)
--WASHINGTON is 32-49 ATS (-21.9 Units) versus teams who attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 96.0, OPPONENT 103.6 - (Rating = 3*)
• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--LA LAKERS are 42-23 UNDER (+16.6 Units) after 1 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was LA LAKERS 100.7, OPPONENT 95.9 - (Rating = 3*)
--WASHINGTON is 50-28 UNDER (+19.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 95.2, OPPONENT 101.9 - (Rating = 3*)
--WASHINGTON is 26-9 UNDER (+16.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 96.1, OPPONENT 100.7 - (Rating = 3*)
• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--WASHINGTON is 42-56 against the 1rst half line (-19.6 Units) versus the first half line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 47.0, OPPONENT 51.2 - (Rating = 3*)
--WASHINGTON is 15-29 against the 1rst half line (-16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 45.7, OPPONENT 52.2 - (Rating = 3*)
• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--LA LAKERS are 45-24 UNDER (+18.4 Units) the 1rst half total in home games versus terrible teams - outscored by their opponents by 6+ points/game since 1996.
The average score was LA LAKERS 52.7, OPPONENT 45.3 - (Rating = 3*)
--WASHINGTON is 59-32 UNDER (+23.8 Units) the 1rst half total versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 46.4, OPPONENT 50.4 - (Rating = 4*)
--WASHINGTON is 52-31 UNDER (+17.9 Units) the 1rst half total when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was WASHINGTON 45.1, OPPONENT 51.5 - (Rating = 3*)
• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATION
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--PLAY ON - Favorites (LA LAKERS) - after a blowout win by 20 points or more against opponent after a combined score of 225 points or more.
(40-16 over the last 5 seasons.) (71.4%, +22.4 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (49-10 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 7.3
The average score in these games was: Team 108.7, Opponent 96.9 (Average point differential = +11.8)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 24 (42.9% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (28-8).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (63-46).