Wednesday's NBA Trends and Indexes - 12/30

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, December 30

Good Luck on day #364 of 2015!

NOTE: As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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[Udog]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Why does DirecTV carry Al Jazeera but not the Pac-12 Network?

-- Suns G Eric Bledsoe (knee) is done for the year. Bad news for Phoenix.

-- Baylor 49, North Carolina 38-- Bears didn't have a QB, so they ran ball for 645 yards in an impressive display of brute force.

-- LSU 56, Texas Tech 27-- Leonard Fournette scored five touchdowns.

-- Golden State Warriors have won 33 home games in a row.

-- Eagles fired Chip Kelly, who will get another chance quickly, either with Titans in NFL or at a school desperate to win. Morale of his story in Philly: You can't act like Belichick if you don't have Brady at quarterback.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Our bottom 5, top 8 in the NFL.......

32) Titans-- Their fortunes took a turn last night when Eagles fired Chip Kelly. Hard to believe Tennessee won't bring him in next year to coach Marcus Mariota .

31) Browns-- Can knock Steelers out of playoff contention by beating them Sunday; problem is, they're 5-27 in last 32 games against Pittsburgh.

30) Jaguars-- Offense has progressed, defense has regressed; they're keeping coach Bradley next year, which is good, since they've improved overall this season.

29) Cowboys-- 1-10 when Romo didn't start; they cut Weeden, now he is leading the Texans to the playoffs. Will they trade for Johnny Manziel this winter?

28) 49ers-- I'm sure the taxpayers are thrilled that they blew up the team two years after they got their brand-new stadium. Is Gabbert the answer at QB?

8) Packers-- Their offensive line was awful last week; they host Vikings for the NFC North title and a home playoff game in Sunday night's regular season finale.

7) Steelers-- Need a win this week and need Bills to upset Jets to make playoffs. it is a very small difference between success/failure in the NFL, like having a good backup QB when your Hall of Fame starter gets hurt. Steelers are likely to miss playoffs due to getting swept by the 5-10 Ravens, who used a 4th-string QB last week.

6) Jets-- They're +18 in turnovers in their wins, -13 in losses; they had two fewer road games than usual, playing Giants in stadium they share, also playing a Miami "home" game in London. Fitzpatrick has had an excellent season, but only reason he starts is because a teammate (since cut) punched Geno Smith and broke his jaw this summer.

5) Seahawks-- Last week was first time in almost four years they played a game and never had the lead. They're going to play either Washington, Minnesota or Green Bay in playoffs next week; they'd be a hefty favorite over the Redskins.

4) Chiefs-- They were 1-5 and now they've won nine games in a row and could win their division if Denver slips up against the Chargers.

3) Patriots-- They've lost three of last five games after 10-0 start; they need win this week to sew up home field thru AFC playoffs. They're 9-2 in last 11 games vs Miami, so that looks like a pretty good bet.

2) Panthers-- I'm guessing they feel relieved after losing last week; now they can get down to business and prepare for the playoffs. I'm guessing they'd rather play either Packers/Vikings than Seahawks in first round of playoffs.

1) Cardinals-- Carson Palmer has never won a playoff game; this is the best chance Arizona will have of winning a Super Bowl for a few years. Can they do it?

[Udog]

Which spot bets are the wiseguys looking to wager this week?

After giving safety Charles Woodson a storybook ending on Xmas Eve, the Raiders could be open for a letdown at Kansas City in the season finale.

Letdown spot

The Oakland Raiders have already exceeded expectations this NFL season. The Silver & Black, at 7-8 SU, entered the year with a season win total of 5.5 and has showed glimpses of a young promising team about to make a move in the aging AFC West. Last week, Oakland bid farewell to veteran safety Charles Woodson in the Raiders’ final home game of the schedule, edging San Diego in overtime.

That storybook ending on Christmas Eve leaves Oakland open for a letdown in the season finale at Kansas City. While Oakland could enjoy playing the role of spoiler to another divisional foe, it will be tough to top the emotion of last Thursday. Don’t be surprised if the Raiders come out flat as touchdown dogs at Arrowhead.

Lookahead spot

The Toronto Raptors are battling to stay atop of the Atlantic Division while also holding on to their spot among the NBA’s upper echelon. Toronto has wins over heavyweights like Cleveland and San Antonio this season, but have struggled against mid-to-lower tier teams.

The Raptors can add another big win to their resume when they face LeBron James and the Cavs Monday, however, run the risk of looking ahead to that matchup when they play the Chicago Bulls Sunday. Toronto dropped a 104-97 loss to the Bulls Monday and have a busy schedule before playing Cleveland, hosting Washington, Charlotte and Chicago from Dec. 30 to Jan. 3.

Schedule spot

The Winnipeg Jets embark on the five-game road trip this week, opening in Arizona on New Year’s Eve. The Jets will play three games in four nights when they visit San Jose and Anaheim on Jan. 2 and 3, and finish this stretch with games at Nashville and Dallas.

Winnipeg is among the worst road teams in hockey, owning a 6-12-1 record as a visitor. The Jets average only 2.37 goals per away game while giving up 3.32 goals against to home teams – tied for second worst in the NHL. Winnipeg has dropped five straight road games and has only one win away from home in its last dozen tilts on the road.

[Udog]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, December 30

Hot teams
-- Orlando won six of its last eight games (4-10 last 14HF).
-- Clippers won their last three games (5-6-1AF).
-- Boston won/covered its last four games.
-- Washington won four of its last five games (5-6AU). Raptors won five of last six home games (1-7 last 8 HF).
-- Warriors won last five games, but Curry may not play this game (10-4-1AF). Dallas won four of last five games (1-2HU).
-- Spurs won nine of their last ten games (13-5HF).
-- Portland won last two games, covered three of last four (3-4HF).

Cold teams
-- Nets lost six of their last eight games (9-2 last 11AU).
-- Hornets lost five of their last eight games (3-1-1HU).
-- Lakers lost six of last seven games, covered three of last five.
-- Indiana lost five of last six road games (5-3AU). Chicago is 2-4 in its last six games (5-12HF).
-- Utah lost six of its last nine games (6-4AU). Minnesota lost last four games (0-5HF).
-- Suns lost their last five games (5-7AU).
-- Nuggets lost six of their last seven games (9-6AU).
-- 76ers lost 13 of last 14 games (10-10AU). Sacramento lost three if its last four games (4-4HF).

Series records
-- Nets won four of last five games with Orlando.
-- Clippers won eight of last nine games with Charlotte.
-- Lakers won seven of last nine games with Boston.
-- Wizards won four of last five games with Toronto.
-- Pacers covered five of last six games with Chic ago.
-- Jazz won four of last five games with Minnesota.
-- Warriors won their last seven games with Dallas.
-- Spurs won seven of last nine games with Phoenix.
-- Trailblazers won eight of last nine games with Denver.
-- 76ers won five of last seven games with Sacramento.

Totals
-- Last four Brooklyn games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Clipper games stayed under.
-- Last three Boston games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Toronto games went over total.
-- Last eight Indiana games stayed under total.
-- Four of last six Utah games stayed under total.
-- Over is 11-3 in Golden State's last 14 games.
-- Seven of last ten Phoenix games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Denver games stayed under.
-- Six of Philly's last eight games went over total; seven of Kings' last eight games stayed under.

Back/backs
-- Denver is 4-3 vs spread if it played night before.

[Udog]

NBA

Wednesday, December 30

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. ORLANDO
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Brooklyn's last 13 games when playing Orlando
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn

7:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. CHARLOTTE
LA Clippers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games on the road
LA Clippers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road
Charlotte is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games when playing LA Clippers
Charlotte is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Clippers

7:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. TORONTO
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. MINNESOTA
Utah is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Utah's last 25 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah

8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana

8:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Phoenix is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
San Antonio is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
San Antonio is 2-3-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

8:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. DALLAS
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Golden State is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 10 games at home

10:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SACRAMENTO
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Philadelphia is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Sacramento is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
DENVER vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 9 games when playing on the road against Portland
Denver is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Denver
Portland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Denver


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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 30

Golden State @ Dallas

Game 713-714
December 30, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
129.427
Dallas
118.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 11
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 8 1/2
212
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-8 1/2); Over

Phoenix @ San Antonio

Game 715-716
December 30, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
109.783
San Antonio
133.167
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 23 1/2
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 14 1/2
196
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-14 1/2); Over

Denver @ Portland

Game 717-718
December 30, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
113.877
Portland
119.868
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 6
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
N/A

Philadelphia @ Sacramento

Game 719-720
December 30, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
106.821
Sacramento
119.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 13
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sacramento
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
N/A

Brooklyn @ Orlando

Game 701-702
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
114.875
Orlando
124.956
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 10
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 7 1/2
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(-7 1/2); Under

LA Clippers @ Charlotte

Game 703-704
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
122.324
Charlotte
117.765
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 4 1/2
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-2); N/A

LA Lakers @ Boston

Game 705-706
December 30, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
110.201
Boston
120.312
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 10
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 12 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+12 1/2); Over

Washington @ Toronto

Game 707-708
December 30, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
117.871
Toronto
120.433
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 6
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+6); Over

Indiana @ Chicago

Game 709-710
December 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
123.344
Chicago
121.425
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 2
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 3
201
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+3); Under

Utah @ Minnesota

Game 711-712
December 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
117.343
Minnesota
116.329
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 1
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 1
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+1); N/A

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 30

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BROOKLYN (9 - 22) at ORLANDO (18 - 13) - 12/30/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
BROOKLYN is 63-45 ATS (+13.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 5-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (19 - 13) at CHARLOTTE (17 - 13) - 12/30/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-53 ATS (-26.3 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-47 ATS (-17.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 141-179 ATS (-55.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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LA LAKERS (5 - 27) at BOSTON (18 - 13) - 12/30/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 45-63 ATS (-24.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-48 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 115-149 ATS (-48.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against BOSTON 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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WASHINGTON (14 - 15) at TORONTO (19 - 13) - 12/30/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-5 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-5 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (18 - 12) at CHICAGO (17 - 12) - 12/30/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 58-33 ATS (+21.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 37-54 ATS (-22.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UTAH (13 - 16) at MINNESOTA (11 - 20) - 12/30/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 41-28 ATS (+10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 47-63 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (29 - 1) at DALLAS (18 - 13) - 12/30/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 331-265 ATS (+39.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 297-242 ATS (+30.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 50-37 ATS (+9.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 75-56 ATS (+13.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PHOENIX (12 - 21) at SAN ANTONIO (27 - 6) - 12/30/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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DENVER (12 - 20) at PORTLAND (13 - 20) - 12/30/2015, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 8-1 straight up against DENVER 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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PHILADELPHIA (2 - 31) at SACRAMENTO (12 - 19) - 12/30/2015, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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[clubgowi]

NBA Chicago Bulls - Indiana Pacers

Recommendation: UNDER 201

Odds: 2.00

Bookmaker: Pinnaclesports / Sportmarket


This game has all the necessary requisitions to be a low scoring one. Indiana and Chicago have been old rivals in the Central Division, going back to the old school times when MJ used to face Reggie Miller in a series of epic encounters and thrash talking battles J No love lost between the teams ever after and most games have some play-off bound atmosphere around them.

Chicago have underperformed a bit this season as I’ve mentioned before. This is mainly caused by Rose / Butler competition for the stardom of being the franchise player, something which drops both guys’ game performances IMO. Things are not going into the right direction as Jimmy Boy is allowing himself a public critics on the coach, etc., so it’s highly probable a major change is coming over the hill for Bulls, i.e. Rose trade (so Butler is happy), coach change, etc. Until that happens though it seems Chicago like to reserve their best performance for the league’s better teams, where Indiana surely belongs.

Pacers got back on the track with 2 consecutive wins after 3 games losing streak. Paul George is in the middle of a shooting slump but Monta Ellis and the bench guys have compensated it; yet Pacers usually don’t provide high scoring games without their leader and franchise player George being hot. Paul will surely be matched against Jimmy on both ends of the floor tonight, so will see whose player’ claims are more valid.

I definitely think Pacers have chances to take this game but usually find it very hard to win in Chicago. These teams already exchanged one win this season, each taking his respective home game. The last 8 games in the series have finished under the total line here and I see very good chances this trend to continue

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, December 30

Brooklyn at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Brooklyn: 34-22 UNDER after playing a road game
Orlando: 9-0 ATS after a blowout win by 15 points or more

LA Clippers at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Los Angeles: 32-20 ATS after 2 straight games with 10 or less offensive rebounds
Charlotte: 41-63 ATS at home after 3 games forcing opp to commit 14 or less t/o

LA Lakers at Boston, 7:35 ET
Los Angeles: 9-19 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days
Boston: 19-9 ATS off a home win

Washington at Toronto, 7:35 ET
Washington: 17-7 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
Toronto: 9-19 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games

Indiana at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Indiana: 4-16 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as favorite
Chicago: 16-6 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more

Utah at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Utah: 10-2 ATS after playing a game as favorite
Minnesota: 5-13 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses

Golden State at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Golden State: 31-15 ATS after a blowout win by 15 points or more
Dallas: 5-17 ATS in home games after having won 4 of their last 5

Phoenix at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
Phoenix: 14-3 UNDER after allowing 100 points or more 4 straight games
San Antonio: 13-5 ATS as a home favorite

Denver at Portland, 10:05 ET
Denver: 15-28 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Portland: 16-5 ATS off an upset win as a road underdog

Philadelphia at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Philadlephia: 14-3 UNDER on road where the total is greater than or equal to 210
Sacramento: 12-23 ATS as a favorite