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Long Sheet

Friday, January 27

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HOUSTON (34 - 15) at PHILADELPHIA (17 - 27) - 1/27/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (18 - 27) at INDIANA (23 - 22) - 1/27/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 207-155 ATS (+36.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
INDIANA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MILWAUKEE (21 - 24) at TORONTO (28 - 18) - 1/27/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (9 - 36) at CLEVELAND (30 - 14) - 1/27/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 7-22 ATS (-17.2 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in January games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-5 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-2 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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ORLANDO (18 - 29) at BOSTON (27 - 18) - 1/27/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-4 straight up against ORLANDO 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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CHARLOTTE (23 - 23) at NEW YORK (20 - 27) - 1/27/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
CHARLOTTE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

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

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WASHINGTON (25 - 20) at ATLANTA (27 - 19) - 1/27/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 144-184 ATS (-58.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
ATLANTA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

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

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MIAMI (16 - 30) at CHICAGO (23 - 24) - 1/27/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-4 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (36 - 9) at NEW ORLEANS (18 - 28) - 1/27/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 7-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 27

Houston won its last six games with the 76ers (3-3 vs spread); they won by 11-14 points in last two visits here. Six of last nine series games went over total. Rockets lost six of last nine games, are 11-8 as road favorites. Over is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Sixers won 10 of their last 13 games; they won/covered their last six home games. Last three Philly games went over the total.

Kings won four of last five games with Indiana but lost to the Pacers at home nine days ago. Sacramento won by won last two visits here, by 5-2 points. Last four series games stayed under the total. Kings won last two games after a 1-7 skid; they covered seven of their last nine as a road underdog. Over is 10-6 in their last 16 games. Indiana lost three of its last four games, but won five of last six home games; they’re 10-7 as home faves. Under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Toronto won nine of last ten games with Milwaukee, covering last four; Bucks lost their last three games in Canada, by 19-7-22 points. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Milwaukee lost six of last seven games; they’re 5-11 as road underdogs. Over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Raptors lost its last four games; they’re 1-8 vs spread in last nine road games. Three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Cleveland won eight of last ten games with the Nets, but are just 3-5-1 vs spread in last nine series games. Brooklyn lost its last five games in Cleveland (2-3 vs spread); six of last seven series games stayed under. Nets lost last three games, but covered four of their last five- they are 5-3 in last eight games as a road dog. Cavaliers lost three in row, six of last eight games; they’re 1-4-1 in last six games as a home favorite- their last four games went over.

Home side won nine of last ten Orlando-Boston games, with Celtics winning three of last four. Magic lost their last five games here (0-5 vs spread). Three of last four series games went over the total. Orlando lost five of its last six games; they’re 3-6 in last nine games as a road underdog. Celtics lost three of last four games, are 5-8 in last 13 games as a home favorite. Six of their last nine games went over total.

Charlotte won seven of its last nine games with New York but covered just two of last seven series games. Hornets lost three of last five visits here (3-2 vs spread). Last three series games went over the total. Charlotte lost its last six road games; they’re 5-8 vs spread in last 13 road games. Last seven Charlotte games stayed under. Knicks lost 14 of last 18 games, are 2-6 vs spread in last eight home games. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Hawks won six of their last nine games with Washington, three of last four played here. Four of last six series games went over. Wizards won six of last seven games (6-0-1 vs spread); they’re 6-4 vs spread in last ten road games. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Atlanta won five of last seven games; they’re 9-3 vs spread in last 12 road games. Six of their last seven games went over the total.

Bulls beat Miami (Wade’s old team) twice this season, by 3-5 points; Heat won three of last four visits to Windy City. Underdogs are 5-3 vs spread in last eight series games. Under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Heat won its last five games (4-1 vs spread); they’re 3-5 in last eight games as a road underdog. Chicago is 4-6 in its last ten games, 1-5 vs spread in last six games as a home favorite. Three of their last four games stayed under.

Spurs won their last five games with New Orleans (3-2 vs spread), but they lost three of last four visits to Bourbon Street. Under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. San Antonio won its last five games, covered its last four; they’re 13-8 as road favorites. Over is 7-1 in their last eight games. New Orleans lost four of its last six games, but is 6-3 in last nine home games- they’re 5-3 as a home underdog. Last four Pelican games went over the total.

Memphis/Portland split their last eight games; Portland is 5-2-1 vs spread in those games. Grizzlies lost two of last three visits here, losing by 19-7 points. Three of last four series games stayed under total. Memphis lost three of last five games; they’re 3-5-1 vs spread in last nine road games. Portland won its last two games; they’re 4-5 vs spread in last nine home games. Three of their last four games stayed under total.

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NBA

Friday, January 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Sacramento is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. CLEVELAND
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Brooklyn's last 24 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games

7:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. BOSTON
Orlando is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing Orlando
Boston is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. NEW YORK
Charlotte is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Charlotte is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New York
New York is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Charlotte
New York is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 24 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Houston is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Miami's last 23 games on the road
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami

10:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. PORTLAND
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 11 games at home
Portland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Memphis

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Friday's Tip Sheet
January 27, 2017

Game of the Night – Grizzlies at Blazers – 10:05 PM EST

Memphis (27-20 SU, 23-24 ATS) has been one of the early surprises in the first half of the season, even though the Grizzlies have lost five of their last eight games. David Fizdale’s squad embarks on a six-game road swing following Wednesday’s 101-99 home triumph over the Raptors, but Memphis failed to cash as five-point favorites. Center Marc Gasol led the way for Memphis with 42 points as the Grizzlies held off a furious Toronto rally in the fourth quarter.

The Blazers (20-27 SU, 19-28 ATS) can still turn things around following a slow start as Portland is coming off consecutive victories over the Celtics and Lakers. In Wednesday’s 105-98 victory over Los Angeles, the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum each scored 24 points as the Blazers beat Los Angeles for the third time this month. The Blazers have struggled to cover numbers of late as a home favorite by posting a 2-4 ATS mark the last six opportunities, while cashing in one of the past six contests overall.

Portland and Memphis split the first two meetings this season at FedEx Forum as the Grizzlies captured the last matchup, 88-86 on December 8. The Grizzlies are currently on a 7-1 run to the UNDER the last eight contests, including three straight UNDERS on the highway. Portland continues a five-game homestand as the Blazers face the Warriors on Sunday evening, as Terry Stotts’ team is 2-1 this season in the game prior to facing Golden State.

Bull Quit?

It’s a bitter winter in Chicago and we’re not talking about the weather. The Bulls had elevated expectations before the season with the signings of veteran guards Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo, but Chicago sits below .500 at 23-24 heading into tonight’s home contest with Wade’s former team, Miami. Wade and leading scorer Jimmy Butler criticized teammates following Monday’s meltdown in a 119-114 home loss to Atlanta in which the Bulls allowed 41 points in the fourth quarter.

Miami is playing its best basketball of the season by winning five straight games, including Wednesday’s massive comeback in a 109-106 triumph at Brooklyn. The Heat outscored the Nets, 38-17 in the fourth quarter, paced by Dion Waiters’ 24 points and game-clinching three-pointer in the final 10 seconds. Miami owns a profitable 11-8 ATS mark in its last 19 games as a road underdog, which includes a cover at the United Center in a 105-100 setback as 9 ½-point ‘dogs on December 10.

Sinking Knicks

New York hasn’t won consecutive games in over a month, while owning a dreadful 4-14 record since Christmas. The Knicks return home from a brief 1-1 road trip, capped off by Wednesday’s 103-95 defeat at Dallas as New York hosts Charlotte. Jeff Hornacek’s club has dropped seven of the past eight games at Madison Square Garden, but four of those losses have come by three points or fewer.

The Hornets head to Manhattan following home setbacks to the Wizards and Warriors this week, while Charlotte is riding a seven-game UNDER streak. The road has been rough to the Hornets of late by losing six straight games away from the Spectrum Center, while looking to avenge a 113-111 overtime defeat in New York on November 25.

Winning Wizards

Washington continues to pick up victories following a slow start as the Wizards are currently on a 9-2 SU/ATS run, which includes seven consecutive covers. The Wizards head down to Atlanta this evening to face the Hawks in a battle of the top two teams in the Southeast division. Washington captured its 14th straight home win in Tuesday’s 123-108 triumph over Boston, but the Wizards have stumbled to a 3-5 record in their last eight games away from the Verizon Center.

The Hawks have been rolling as well by compiling a 12-3 SU and 10-5 ATS mark in the past 15 games, capped off by Wednesday’s 119-114 victory at Chicago. The home team has won each of the first two meetings between Washington and Atlanta this season, while the Hawks own a 6-2 SU and 5-3 ATS record in the previous eight matchups with the Wizards at Philips Arena.

Tired Pacers

Indiana knocked off Minnesota on Thursday night, 109-103 as three-point underdogs as the Pacers return home to host the Kings tonight. Nate McMillan’s team has not responded well with no rest, owning a terrible 1-7 SU/ATS record on the second of a back-to-back this season. Indiana has failed to cover in four straight opportunities in the favorite role, while going 2-4 SU and 1-5 ATS off a road victory.

Sacramento continues its eight-game road swing, but the Kings are playing with some momentum following a pair of victories at Detroit and Cleveland. The Kings erased a double-digit fourth quarter deficit to force overtime on Wednesday and upset the Cavs as 10 ½-point underdogs, 116-112. Sacramento is playing with revenge tonight after blowing a 21-point lead in a 106-100 home setback to Indiana earlier this month, while the Kings have won in its last two trips to Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Grounded Rockets

Houston is looking to threaten Golden State and San Antonio for Western Conference supremacy, but the Rockets have stumbled of late by losing at Milwaukee and Boston. The Rockets have allowed at least 120 points in each of their past three losses, while dropping four of their previous six contests away from Toyota Center. Houston travels to Philadelphia to face a 76ers’ team that has won 10 of their past 13 games, including six consecutive victories as a home underdog.

Trouble in Paradise

The defending champion Cavaliers aren’t playing their best basketball right now after suffering their third consecutive loss in Wednesday’s overtime defeat to the Kings. Cleveland looks to get on track against Brooklyn tonight as the Nets have lost 14 of their previous 15 games. Brooklyn has covered three of five times in this stretch as a double-digit underdog, including as 13-point ‘dogs in a 116-108 setback earlier this month.

To cut the Cavs a break, each loss during this three-game skid has come by four points or less with two of those defeats coming in overtime. However, Cleveland has struggled to cover numbers off a home loss this season by posting a 2-2 SU and 1-3 ATS ledger off a setback at Quicken Loans Arena.

Head-to-Head Trends

-- The Celtics blasted the Magic, 117-87 in early December as the two Eastern Conference foes meet tonight in Boston. The Magic have struggled to say the least in Beantown over the years by losing 12 consecutive visits to TD Garden, with the last regular season win in Boston coming on February 7, 2010.

-- The Raptors have dropped five straight games as they host the Bucks tonight. Toronto has had its way with Milwaukee recently by winning eight of the last nine meetings since the 2014-15 season, including a pair of victories this season. Milwaukee has won only once in its previous seven visits to Air Canada Center, while the Bucks have lost four straight road games overall.

-- San Antonio has won each of the last five matchups with New Orleans, including a pair of home victories this season. The Pelicans have seen success at home against the Spurs by covering nine of the last 10 meetings in the Big Easy, while winning three of the last four at Smoothie King Center with San Antonio.

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OKC's Kanter injured punching chair
January 26, 2017

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City forward Enes Kanter is out indefinitely after fracturing his right forearm punching a chair Thursday night during the Thunder's victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Thunder coach Billy Donovan said X-rays showed the break. Kanter left the game for good with 7:34 left in the second quarter.

Kanter is one of the NBA's top reserves and is the Thunder's third-leading scorer at 14.4 points per game. He finished third in balloting for the league's top sixth man last season, and his scoring average is up this season.

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Bulls' Rondo lashes out at Wade, Butler in Instagram rant
January 26, 2017

CHICAGO (AP) Bulls guard Rajon Rondo criticized Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler in an Instagram rant Thursday for questioning the team's desire.

Rondo fired back one day after Chicago's stars went off following a rough loss to Atlanta. Though he didn't mention Wade and Butler by name, it seemed clear he was referring to them in a post that accompanied a photo of him with former Boston Celtics teammates Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.

Rondo, apparently referring to Garnett and Pierce, repeatedly used the term ''my vets,'' saying they would ''never go to the media.'' He wrote they ''didn't take days off,'' that they ''didn't care about their numbers,'' that they ''played for the team.''

''When we lost, they wouldn't blame us,'' Rondo said. ''They took responsibility and got in the gym. They showed the young guys what it meant to work. Even in Boston when we had the best record in the league, if we lost a game, you could hear a pin drop on the bus. They showed us the seriousness of the game.''

Rondo also seemed to question coach Fred Hoiberg's control of the team.

''My vets didn't have an influence on the coaching staff,'' he said. ''They couldn't change the plan because it didn't work for them. I played under one of the greatest coaches (Doc Rivers), and he held everyone accountable.''

Wade and Butler lashed out at the team following a 119-114 loss to Atlanta on Wednesday night. The Hawks ended the game on a 19-4 run to wipe out a 10-point deficit, and both stars ripped the team to the media.

Wade, the 12-time All-Star and three-time champion with Miami, took aim at the younger players, saying, ''I'm 35 years old, man. I have three (NBA) championships. It shouldn't hurt me more than it hurts them. They have to want it.''

Butler said his team doesn't deliver effort on a consistent basis and doesn't take losses as hard as it should.

Rondo defended the younger players, saying, ''The young guys work. They show up. They don't deserve blame. If anything is questionable, it's the leadership.''

The Bulls are 23-24 after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008 at 42-40. Their next game is Friday against Miami at home.

Chicago signed Wade and Rondo hoping two veterans with championship rings could add some stability and leadership. But it's been a rocky season for the mercurial point guard.

Rondo, who came with a history of clashing with coaches, got benched for poor play after beginning the season as a starter. He is now in a backup role.

The team also suspended the four-time All-Star for one game for detrimental conduct in December.

''I may be a lot of things, but I'm not a bad teammate,'' Rondo said. ''My goal is to pass what I learned along.''

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Knicks shopping Anthony to multiple teams
January 26, 2017

It appears the New York Knicks are badly trying to trade Carmelo Anthony.

The Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are discussing a possible deal for Anthony that does not include Chris Paul, Blake Griffin or DeAndre Jordan being traded to New York, the New York Daily News reported.

A source told USA Today that the Clippers have a strong interest in adding Anthony.

The Knicks have also contacted the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics about a possible trade involving Anthony, The Vertical reported.

The report that the Knicks talked to the Cavaliers comes one day after ESPN reported that Cleveland refused to give up Kevin Love in a proposed trade involving Anthony.

A Clippers deal for Anthony would likely include one or two players from the group that includes Jamal Crawford, J.J. Redick and Austin Rivers.

The Celtics have several young players and first-round draft picks that might be attractive to the Knicks in a trade.

However, no deal appears to be imminent.

Last week, Anthony told Knicks president Phil Jackson that he did not want to be traded. Nonetheless, the Knicks seem to be pursuing a trade anyway, hoping Anthony will waive his no-trade clause if the Knicks could find the right trading partner.

On Wednesday, Anthony told media members that he has not discussed any possible trades with Knicks officials.

When Anthony was asked if he believes the Knicks are trying to get rid of him, Anthony said, according to the Daily News, "I don't know. I honestly don't know.

"If they want to go in a different direction, that's something I have to consider."

Yahoo Sports reported the Clippers are a team Anthony might consider joining.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 23.

Anthony has $54 million and next two years remaining on his existing contract. He is making $24.6 million this season.

His deal includes a player option for the 2018-19 season, and he also has a trade bonus in his contract, which could complicate trade discussions.

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DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME

Orlando at Boston - Friday January 27, 2017

The Magic head to Boston tonight to face a Celtics team that is coming off a 120-109 win over Houston and is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games following a victory by 10 or more points in the previous game. Orlando is the pick (+9) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+9)

Memphis
@
Portland
Game 869-870
January 27, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Memphis
121.691
Portland
115.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Memphis
by 6 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Memphis
by 1
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis
(-1); Under


San Antonio
@
New Orleans
Game 867-868
January 27, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: San Antonio
122.044
New Orleans
122.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: New Orleans
by 1
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: San Antonio
by 6
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans
(+6); Over


Miami
@
Chicago
Game 865-866
January 27, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Miami
118.002
Chicago
119.621
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Chicago
by 1 1/2
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Chicago
by 6
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami
(+6); Over


Washington
@
Atlanta
Game 863-864
January 27, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Washington
118.725
Atlanta
127.946
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Atlanta
by 9
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Atlanta
by 3 1/2
212
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta
(-3 1/2); Over

Charlotte
@
New York
Game 861-862
January 27, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Charlotte
124.529
New York
115.986
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Charlotte
by 8 1/2
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Charlotte
by 1
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte
(-1); Under

Orlando
@
Boston
Game 859-860
January 27, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Orlando
118.181
Boston
117.743
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Orlando
Even
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Boston
by 9
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando
(+9); Under


Brooklyn
@
Cleveland
Game 857-858
January 27, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Brooklyn
105.622
Cleveland
125.661
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Cleveland
by 20
231
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Cleveland
by 15
225
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland
(-15); Over


Milwaukee
@
Toronto
Game 855-856
January 27, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Milwaukee
113.534
Toronto
120.232
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Toronto
by 6 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Toronto
by 4
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto
(-4); Under


Sacramento
@
Indiana
Game 853-854
January 27, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Sacramento
114.180
Indiana
120.669
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Indiana
by 6 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Indiana
by 4
210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana
(-4); Over


Houston
@
Philadelphia
Game 851-852
January 27, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Houston
125.058
Philadelphia
116.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Houston
by 9
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Houston
by 7 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston
(-7 1/2); Over

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SAC at IND 07:00 PM

IND -4.5

O 210.5

BK at CLE 07:30 PM

CLE -15.5

O 228.0

CHA at NY 07:30 PM

CHA -1.0

U 211.0

MIL at TOR 07:30 PM

TOR -5.0

U 212.5

ORL at BOS 07:30 PM

ORL +8.0

U 215.5

HOU at PHI 08:00 PM

HOU -6.5

O 220.5

WAS at ATL 08:00 PM

ATL -3.5

O 214.5

SA at NO 08:00 PM

NO +6.0

O 210.5

MIA at CHI 08:00 PM

MIA +6.5

O 202.5

MEM at POR 10:00 PM

MEM +1.0

U 205.5

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

— Rockets 123, 76ers 118— Harden had 51 points, 13 assists in a fun game.

— VCU 73, Dayton 68— Rams are tied for first place in the Atlantic 14.

— Monmouth 95, Quinnipiac 76— Are Hawks the best team in MAAC?

— Louisiana Tech’s 2nd-leading scorer is out for today game at Middle Tennessee; he was suspended after the scuffle at UAB Thursday.

— Eldrick Woods missed the cut at Torrey Pines; when does this stop being a story?

— 2017 is the Year of the Rooster on the Chinese calendar; Happy New Year.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Small Sampling of Super Bowl prop bets

The list of Super Bowl prop bets from the Westgate SuperBook is a 32-page PDF document that is simply amazing. Here are 13 wagers I picked out that looked interesting.

13) Will either team score three straight times? (PAT’s, 2-point conversions don’t count)
Yes -$175, No +$155

12) Will either team score in the first 6:30 of the game?
Yes -$140, No +$120

11) Will either team in final 2:00 of first half? (score at exactly 2:00 left counts)
Yes -$250, No +$210

10) Will either team score in final 3:30 of the game? (overtime is included)
Yes -$155, No +$135

9) Team with most penalty yards: Falcons -$125, Patriots +$105

8) Total number of sacks by both teams
Over 4, even
Under 4, under -$120

7) Length of Julian Edelman’s first reception
Over 9.5 yards, -$110, Under 9.5 yards, -$110

6) Length of Julio Jones’ first reception
Over 12.5 yards, even, Under 12.5 yards, -$120

5) Will Matt Ryan throw an interception?
Yes -$135, No +$115

4) First punt by Falcons’ punter Matt Bosher (if he doesn’t punt, bets are refunded)
Over 45.5 yards, -$110, Under 45.5 yards, -$110

3) Team that scores first: Patriots -$130, Falcons +$110

2) Longest made field goal of game:
Over 45.5 yards, -$130, Under 45.5 yards, +$110

1— Longest touchdown play of the game
Over 49.5 yards, -$110, Under 49.5 yards, -$110

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, January 28

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SACRAMENTO (18 - 28) at CHARLOTTE (23 - 24) - 1/28/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 45-73 ATS (-35.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (21 - 25) at MIAMI (17 - 30) - 1/28/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-3 straight up against MIAMI 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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BOSTON (28 - 18) at MILWAUKEE (21 - 25) - 1/28/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (30 - 17) at GOLDEN STATE (39 - 7) - 1/28/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 255-306 ATS (-81.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 215-266 ATS (-77.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 195-253 ATS (-83.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 137-110 ATS (+16.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 127-101 ATS (+15.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 74-53 ATS (+15.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 77-53 ATS (+18.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 76-54 ATS (+16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 68-47 ATS (+16.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 203-160 ATS (+27.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 78-107 ATS (-39.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (9 - 37) at MINNESOTA (17 - 29) - 1/28/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-62 ATS (-27.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DENVER (20 - 25) at PHOENIX (15 - 31) - 1/28/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 168-130 ATS (+25.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DENVER is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MEMPHIS (27 - 21) at UTAH (30 - 18) - 1/28/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 69-38 ATS (+27.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-5 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, January 28

Kings lost six of last eight games, losing in OT in Indiana last nite after blowing a 16-point lead. Sacramento is 8-2-1 in its last 11 games as a road underdog- their last three games went over. Charlotte lost its last three games, is 10-8 as a home favorite- under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Hornets won four of last six games with Sacramento; four of last five series games went over total. Teams split last six series games played in Charlotte- dogs covered four of last five series games.

Detroit won three of last four games, is 3-6 vs spread in its last nine road games. Last three Piston games went over. Miami won its last six games (5-1 vs spread); five of their last six games stayed under. Heat is 8-4 vs spread in its last 12 home games. Pistons won five of last seven games with Miami; four of last six series games stayed under. Teams split last four games played here.

Boston won its last two games but lost three of last our on road; they’re 12-5 vs spread in last 17 road games. Four of last five Celtic games went over. Milwaukee lost seven of last eight games, is 2-4 vs spread in last six home games. Over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Celtics won four of last five games with Milwaukee; five of last six series games went over the total. Teams split last six games played here- dogs covered six of last eight series games.

Warriors won eight of last nine games; they covered last three home games. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Clippers lost three of last four games, are 3-8 vs spread in last 11 road games. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Golden State won its last seven games with Clippers; six of last eight series games stayed under the total. LA lost its last four visits to Oakland (2-2 vs spread).

Brooklyn covered five of last six games, but they’ve won one of last 16 games- they’re 6-4 vs spread in last 10 road games. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Minnesota won three of last four games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games as a home favorite. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Nets are 4-6 in last ten games with Minnesota; road team was 6-4 in those games. Teams split last four games played here. Three of last four series games went over.

Denver won three of last four rgames, covered seven of last eight; 10-7 as road underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under. Phoenix lost four of last six games; they’re 2-5 as home favorites. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Nuggets won/covered their last five games with Phoenix; last three series games went over total. Denver won its last two games here, by 8-6 points.

Memphis lost four of last six games, is 7-8-1 vs spread as road underdogs. Over is 8-1-1 in their last ten road games. Jazz won seven of its last eight home games; they’re 7-12 as home favorites. Last three Utah games stayed under the total. Grizzlies won three of last four games with Utah; five of last six series games stayed under total. Memphis won three of its last five visits to Utah.

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NBA

Saturday, January 28

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. CHARLOTTE
Sacramento is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Sacramento is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. MIAMI
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Miami
Detroit is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Miami is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit
Miami is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing at home against Boston

8:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the LA Clippers last 17 games
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
Golden State is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers

9:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 10 games on the road
Memphis is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Utah's last 11 games when playing at home against Memphis
Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

9:00 PM
DENVER vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Denver is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Denver

9:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. MINNESOTA
Brooklyn is 2-9-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

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Saturday's Tip Sheet
January 27, 2017

Game of the Night – Clippers at Warriors – 8:30 PM EST – ABC

Los Angeles (30-17 SU, 23-24 ATS) continues a five-game road swing as the Clippers return to the west coast following Tuesday’s meltdown in a 121-110 loss at Philadelphia. The Clippers squandered a 19-point lead as L.A. couldn’t capitalize off an impressive away victory the night before in Atlanta. Blake Griffin returned to the Clippers’ lineup on Tuesday after missing the previous 18 games with a knee injury. Griffin struggled from the floor by scoring 12 points on 3-of-11 shooting, but did pull down 11 rebounds.

Golden State (39-7 SU, 21-24-1 ATS) returns home following a four-game trip, capped off by 113-103 triumph at Charlotte as 9 ½-point favorites. The Warriors are riding an 8-1 SU and 6-3 ATS run in the last nine contests, including four consecutive victories at Oracle Arena. Steve Kerr’s squad has stepped up defensively during this stretch by cashing the UNDER eight times, including holding four opponents to below 100 points.

This series has been owned by the Warriors recently with Golden State beating Los Angeles seven consecutive times. The last victory by the Clippers over the Warriors came at Staples Center on Christmas night in 2014, but Golden State captured the first meeting this season, 115-98 as four-point road favorites in December.

The Warriors jumped out to a 37-19 advantage after one quarter and never looked back as Klay Thompson led Golden State with 24 points. Stephen Curry chipped in 19 points for the Warriors, but last season’s MVP failed to hit a three-pointer in eight attempts.

The Clippers have covered in three of the past five trips to Oakland, but haven’t won at Golden State in the regular season since Christmas of 2011. Los Angeles continues to play without point guard Chris Paul, who is sidelined with a thumb injury. Austin Rivers has filled in nicely for Paul by putting up 27 points in Monday’s victory at Atlanta and 20 points in Tuesday’s defeat at Philadelphia.

Let’s Do It Again

The Nuggets held off the Suns on Thursday, 127-120 to barely cash as 6 ½-point home favorites. Forward Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver with 29 points and 14 rebounds, but suffered a hip injury and will not play on Saturday night. Denver heads to Phoenix looking for the four-game season sweep of the Suns, as the Nuggets have racked up at least 120 points in each of the first three victories over Phoenix. Mike Malone’s squad is currently on a 7-1 ATS run, although the Nuggets have dropped four of their past five road games.

The Suns had covered seven of nine games prior to Thursday’s defeat at Denver, as Phoenix tries to turn around its recent home woes. Earl Watson’s club has lost four straight games at Talking Stick Resort Arena, while each of those games sailed OVER the total.

Tired Legs

Both the Kings and Hornets blew fourth quarter leads on Friday as these two teams meet up in Charlotte. Sacramento squandered a 10-point advantage with six minutes remaining as Indiana rallied for a 115-111 home triumph in overtime, snapping the Kings’ modest two-game winning streak. The Kings have covered four straight contests on this eight-game road swing, as their longest ATS hot streak this season is five games, coming back in November.

The Hornets held a six-point advantage with five minutes left in regulation before falling short to the Knicks, 110-107. Charlotte has lost three straight since a three-game winning streak, as the Hornets try to end a two-game slide at home. Last season, the Kings and Hornets went to overtime in each of their two matchups with Charlotte winning each time, including erasing a 22-point deficit in a home win in November 2015.

Heating Up

Don’t look now, but Miami has won six consecutive games following Friday’s 100-88 triumph over scuffling Chicago as seven-point road underdogs. The Heat return home, where they have won each of their past four games to host the Pistons. Detroit was the last team to win at American Airlines Arena back on January 1 as the Pistons rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit for a 107-98 victory as 6 ½-point favorites.

The Pistons have been off since Monday’s 109-104 home defeat to the Kings, snapping a three-game winning streak. Stan Van Gundy’s squad has lost six of their past nine games away from the Palace of Auburn Hills, but Detroit is victorious in two of its last three visits to south Florida.

Buck Off

Milwaukee began 2017 in a prime position for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but the Bucks have slid off course recently. Jason Kidd’s team has dropped seven of their last eight games, including Friday’s 102-86 setback at Toronto, their third loss to the Raptors this season. The Bucks face another solid Atlantic division squad on Saturday as the Celtics invade BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Boston picked up its second consecutive victory by blowing out Orlando on Friday, 128-98, even though forward Al Horford sat out with a groin injury. Horford is expected back in the lineup on Saturday as the Celtics have lost three of their past four games away from TD Garden. Both the Celtics and Bucks have gone the opposite way this season with no rest as Boston owns a 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS mark, while Milwaukee has slumped to a 2-7 SU/ATS ledger on the second end of a back-to-back.

Head-to-Head Trends

Utah and Memphis hook up in a solid matchup of Western Conference teams with eyes on the postseason in Salt Lake City. The Jazz have struggled with the Grizzlies this season by losing two of three meetings, while the winner of the last two games has failed to bust the 88-point mark. Memphis has fared well with no rest following Friday’s game at Portland by compiling an 8-3 SU and 7-4 ATS mark on the second of a back-to-back set.

Brooklyn plays with no rest on Saturday at Minnesota after covering as 17-point underdogs in Friday’s 124-116 setback at Cleveland. The Nets go for the season sweep of the Wolves after knocking off Minnesota at Barclays Center in November, 119-110 as four-point underdogs. Minnesota is listed as a double-digit favorite for only the second time this season after blasting Philadelphia in the first time in this role in November.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SAC at CHA 07:00 PM

SAC +7.5

U 207.0

DET at MIA 07:30 PM

MIA +3.0

U 203.0

BOS at MIL 08:00 PM

BOS +1.0

O 217.5

LAC at GS 08:30 PM

GS -11.5

U 223.0

DEN at PHO 09:00 PM

PHO -3.0

O 230.5

MEM at UTA 09:00 PM

UTA -7.5

U 188.5

BK at MIN 09:00 PM

MIN -11.0

O 219.5