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NBA BETTING TRENDS

Half Time Under


10:35 pm 11/9/2016
(719) PORTLAND @(720) LA CLIPPERS
Play UNDER LA CLIPPERS on the first half total in Home games against Northwest division opponents.
The record is 1 Overs and 13 Unders for the last two seasons (+11.9 units)
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10:35 pm 11/9/2016
(719) PORTLAND @(720) LA CLIPPERS
Play UNDER LA CLIPPERS on the first half total in All games after scoring 105 points or more.
The record is 12 Overs and 32 Unders for the last two seasons (+18.8 units)
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9:35 pm 11/9/2016
(717) HOUSTON @(718) SAN ANTONIO
Play UNDER SAN ANTONIO on the first half total in All games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game.
The record is 24 Overs and 49 Unders for the last two seasons (+22.6 units)
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9:35 pm 11/9/2016
(717) HOUSTON @(718) SAN ANTONIO
Play UNDER SAN ANTONIO on the first half total in All games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game.
The record is 41 Overs and 89 Unders for the last three seasons (+43.9 units)
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9:05 pm 11/9/2016
(715) DETROIT @(716) PHOENIX
Play UNDER PHOENIX on the first half total in All games when playing against a team with a winning record.
The record is 11 Overs and 30 Unders for the last two seasons (+17.9 units)
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9:05 pm 11/9/2016
(715) DETROIT @(716) PHOENIX
Play UNDER PHOENIX on the first half total in All games versus the first half line in all games.
The record is 30 Overs and 58 Unders for the last two seasons (+25 units)
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7:35 pm 11/9/2016
(711) CHICAGO @(712) ATLANTA
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the first half total in All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game.
The record is 38 Overs and 84 Unders for the last three seasons (+42.2 units)
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7:35 pm 11/9/2016
(711) CHICAGO @(712) ATLANTA
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the first half total in All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game.
The record is 20 Overs and 51 Unders for the last two seasons (+29 units)
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7:05 pm 11/9/2016
(705) BOSTON @(706) WASHINGTON
Play UNDER BOSTON on the first half total in All games against Southeast division opponents.
The record is 9 Overs and 33 Unders for the last three seasons (+23.1 units)
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7:05 pm 11/9/2016
(707) UTAH @(708) CHARLOTTE
Play UNDER UTAH on the first half total in All games versus the 1rst half line in road games.
The record is 242 Overs and 594 Unders since 1996 (+327.8 units)
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NBA BETTING TRENDS

Under


10:35 pm 11/9/2016
(719) PORTLAND @(720) LA CLIPPERS
Play UNDER LA CLIPPERS on the total in Home games after scoring 105 points or more.
The record is 4 Overs and 22 Unders for the last two seasons (+17.6 units)
BET NOW!
10:35 pm 11/9/2016
(719) PORTLAND @(720) LA CLIPPERS
Play UNDER LA CLIPPERS on the total in All games as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points.
The record is 1 Overs and 14 Unders for the last two seasons (+12.9 units)
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8:05 pm 11/9/2016
(713) TORONTO @(714) OKLAHOMA CITY
Play UNDER OKLAHOMA CITY on the total in Home games in non-conference games.
The record is 2 Overs and 14 Unders for the last two seasons (+11.8 units)
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7:05 pm 11/9/2016
(707) UTAH @(708) CHARLOTTE
Play UNDER UTAH on the total in All games after a non-conference game.
The record is 18 Overs and 42 Unders for the last three seasons (+22.2 units)
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7:05 pm 11/9/2016
(707) UTAH @(708) CHARLOTTE
Play UNDER UTAH on the total in Road games after allowing 85 points or less.
The record is 3 Overs and 16 Unders for the last three seasons (+12.7 units)
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NBA RECORD + BEST BETS:

11/01/2016 9-8-0 52.94% +100
11/02/2016 9-10-1 47.37% -1000
11/03/2016 5-4-0 55.56% +300
11/04/2016 7-8-0 46.67% -900
11/05/2016 9-6-0 60.00% +1200
11/06/2016 5-5-0 50.00% -250
11/07/2016 6-7-0 46.15% -850
11/08/2016 4-7-0 36.36% -1850

WLT PCT UNITS

ATS Picks 43-44-2 49.43% -2700

O/U Picks 43-47-0 47.78% -4350

BEST BETS:

ATS: 31 - 21 - 1

NBA UNDERDOG PLAY OF THE DAY 1 - 0 ( DENVER + 4 COVERS 107-108 )

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, November 9

Dallas @ Golden State

Game 721-722
November 9, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
112.948
Golden State
134.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 21
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 12 1/2
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-12 1/2); Over

Portland @ LA Clippers

Game 719-720
November 9, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
124.233
LA Clippers
129.716
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 5 1/2
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 9 1/2
208 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+9 1/2); Under

Houston @ San Antonio

Game 717-718
November 9, 2016 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
119.748
San Antonio
124.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 4 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 8
210
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+8); Over

Detroit @ Phoenix

Game 715-716
November 9, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
121.954
Phoenix
113.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 8
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
203
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-2 1/2); Over

Toronto @ Oklahoma City

Game 713-714
November 9, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
125.661
Oklahoma City
123.961
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 3 1/2
202
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+3 1/2); Under

Chicago @ Atlanta

Game 711-712
November 9, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
121.798
Atlanta
122.577
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+3 1/2); Under

Philadelphia @ Indiana

Game 709-710
November 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
109.268
Indiana
117.061
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 8
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 12 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+12 1/2); Over

Utah @ Charlotte

Game 707-708
November 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
123.758
Charlotte
122.211
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 1 1/2
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 4
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+4); N/A

Boston @ Washington

Game 705-706
November 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
120.371
Washington
114.737
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 5 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-2 1/2); N/A

Brooklyn @ New York

Game 703-704
November 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
107.978
New York
123.521
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 15 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 8
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(-8); Over

Minnesota @ Orlando

Game 701-702
November 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
112.873
Orlando
117.738
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 5
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 2 1/2
202
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(-2 1/2); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, November 9

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MINNESOTA (1 - 5) at ORLANDO (3 - 4) - 11/9/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 190-237 ATS (-70.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (3 - 4) at NEW YORK (2 - 4) - 11/9/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games in November games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK 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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BOSTON (3 - 3) at WASHINGTON (1 - 5) - 11/9/2016, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (5 - 3) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 1) - 11/9/2016, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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PHILADELPHIA (0 - 6) at INDIANA (3 - 4) - 11/9/2016, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (4 - 3) at ATLANTA (5 - 2) - 11/9/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 246-297 ATS (-80.7 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (4 - 2) at OKLAHOMA CITY (6 - 1) - 11/9/2016, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-2 straight up against TORONTO 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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DETROIT (4 - 3) at PHOENIX (2 - 6) - 11/9/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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HOUSTON (4 - 3) at SAN ANTONIO (5 - 2) - 11/9/2016, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 959-835 ATS (+40.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 52-38 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 142-108 ATS (+23.2 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 488-406 ATS (+41.4 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 197-137 ATS (+46.3 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 132-94 ATS (+28.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 105-77 ATS (+20.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
HOUSTON is 131-91 ATS (+30.9 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 straight up against HOUSTON 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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PORTLAND (5 - 3) at LA CLIPPERS (6 - 1) - 11/9/2016, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 8-7 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-6 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (2 - 5) at GOLDEN STATE (5 - 2) - 11/9/2016, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 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 OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Wednesday, November 9

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ORLANDO
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Minnesota is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games

7:00 PM
UTAH vs. CHARLOTTE
Utah is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 11 games
Charlotte is 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Utah

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. INDIANA
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana's last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Indiana is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing New York
Brooklyn is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
New York is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn

7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Boston is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games

7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. ATLANTA
Chicago is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Atlanta's last 19 games

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Toronto is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 10 games when playing Toronto

9:00 PM
DETROIT vs. PHOENIX
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games at home

9:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN ANTONIO
Houston is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Houston is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games

10:30 PM
DALLAS vs. GOLDEN STATE
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 12 games on the road
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Portland's last 11 games
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of the LA Clippers last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games

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Wednesday's Tip Sheet
November 9, 2016

Underdogs came through on Tuesday night by covering in five of six games, including outright victories by the Hawks, Nets, and Mavericks. Atlanta handed Cleveland its first loss of the season in a 110-106 win as 7 ½-point ‘dogs, while Brooklyn improved to 5-1 ATS by knocking off Minnesota, 119-110. The Suns rallied back but fell short at Portland in a 124-121 setback as 8 ½-point underdogs. The Kings were the lone favorite to cash last night by beating the winless Pelicans, 102-94 to barely cash as 6 ½-point chalk.

Game of the Night – Blazers at Clippers (-9 ½, 208) – 10:35 PM EST

Portland eliminated a beat-up Los Angeles squad in the opening round of the playoffs last season as Chris Paul and Blake Griffin were injured. The Clippers picked up some revenge in their first matchup this season in a 114-106 triumph at the Moda Center as 2 ½-point favorites on October 27. Paul and Griffin each scored 27 points to lead Los Angeles, while limiting the Blazers to 4-of-18 shooting from three-point range.

The Blazers travel to Staples Center with no rest tonight after holding off the Suns on Tuesday, 124-121. Portland built a 42-25 advantage after the first quarter, but Phoenix didn’t give up as the Suns put up 39 points in the fourth quarter before coming up short. Damian Lillard paced Portland with 38 points as the Blazers shot 56% from the floor. Portland has won a season-high three straight games, while owning a 3-1 SU/ATS record on the highway.

The Clippers are rolling at 6-1 on the season, while covering in all six of their victories. Los Angeles demolished Detroit on Monday, 114-82, while jumping out to a 30-point halftime edge. Since allowing 106 points to Portland in the opener, the Clippers have limited each of their last six opponents to less than 100 points, resulting in four UNDERS.

Back-to-Back Spots

Wolves (+3, 201 ½) at Magic – 7:05 PM EST

Minnesota stumbled to its fifth loss in six tries this season, coming off a 119-110 setback at Brooklyn as four-point favorites. The Wolves are playing with no rest for the first time this season, as Minnesota posted a 1-8 SU and 4-5 ATS record on the road last season in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Orlando saw its three-game winning streak disappear in Monday’s 112-80 rout in Chicago, but the Magic have beaten the Wolves in five consecutive meetings.

Nets (+8 ½, 212 ½) at Knicks – 7:05 PM EST

Brooklyn embarks on a five-game road trip, but the first contest is cross-town at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. The Nets have been the biggest surprise in the league from an ATS standpoint by posting a 5-1 ATS mark. Brooklyn is 2-0 ATS away from the Barclays Center by cashing as heavy underdogs in close losses to Boston and Milwaukee. The Knicks and Nets split four meetings last season with the home team winning each time, while both Brooklyn losses at MSG came by double-digits.

Suns (+4, 204 ½) vs. Pistons – 9:05 PM EST

Phoenix has won only two of its first eight games, but the Suns have played several exciting contests recently. The Suns escaped past the Blazers and Pelicans in overtime, while losing high-scoring games to the Lakers and Blazers to wrap up their road trip. The OVER has cashed in five straight games for Phoenix, as the Suns have allowed at least 106 points in each contest this season. Detroit heads to the Valley of the Sun tonight after getting routed by the Clippers on Monday as the Pistons own an 0-3 SU/ATS record on the road this season.

Mavericks at Warriors – 10:35 PM EST

Following an 0-5 start, Dallas has suddenly won two straight, coming off a pair of victories over the Bucks and Lakers. Both wins came without Dirk Nowitzki, who is nursing an Achilles’ injury, while point guard Deron Williams is sidelined with a calf injury. The Mavs rallied past the Lakers on Tuesday, 109-97, limiting their fourth opponent in the last five games to below 100 points. The task won’t be easy tonight against Golden State, who has won five of its first seven games. The Warriors have cashed only twice so far since bringing in Kevin Durant, as Golden State owns a 1-4 ATS mark as a double-digit favorite.

Head-to-Head Trends

-- The Celtics swept the four-game series from the Wizards last season as Boston covered in all four victories.

-- The home team has won five straight meetings between the Jazz and Hornets as the two teams hook up in Charlotte. The UNDER is 8-2 in the past 10 matchups with one of the OVERS hitting in Charlotte’s 124-119 double-overtime home triumph last season.

-- The Pacers are riding a five-game winning streak against the 76ers since February 2015, while pulling off the three-game sweep last season. Philadelphia has failed to bust the 100-point mark in its last five visits to Indiana.

-- Atlanta owned Chicago last season by capturing all four matchups, including two blowouts at Philips Arena. The final three meetings finished UNDER the total as tonight’s total is set at 204 ½.

-- The Raptors have covered in five of the last six meetings with the Thunder, while the road team won each matchup last season. Toronto has cashed in its past three visits to OKC, including as eight-point ‘dogs in a 103-98 triumph last November.

-- In each of the last two seasons, the Rockets have knocked off the Spurs in the first matchup, but San Antonio won the final three meetings. Houston hopes to continue the first trend tonight in San Antonio as the Rockets have lost their last four visits to the AT&T Center while failing to cover as an underdog each time.

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Early hot takes can be dangerous
November 8, 2016

Statement games have ruled the first few sips of the NBA season.

While not necessarily competitive, the blowouts have been like shots of Espresso, decisively powerful.

The Spurs crushed the Warriors, spoiling Kevin Durant’s regular-season debut at the new Superteam Arena. Instantly, the “Golden State isn’t going to rule basketball” crowd broke out in song and dance.

The Warriors then destroyed Oklahoma City last week, backing KD wholeheartedly in the team-building exercise of making sure Russell Westbrook didn’t leave Oracle happy with himself while wearing his photographer get-up.

Durant caught fire after a slow start and the Thunder were toast. It’s OKC’s only loss of the season through their first seven games, but somehow, the spin on it was that Westbrook is stuck with a bunch of role players. Never mind that it was the same team that had beaten the Clippers in L.A. the previous night, handing them their only loss thus far, but wild exclamations are easy to make this time of year.

So far, the season has been fun, carving out its niche despite a tremendous World Series and football. Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah returned to Chicago and played conquering heroes on the same day the Cubs had their victory parade. Unfortunately for New York, that happens to be the Knicks best effort of the short season. The Bulls are 4-3, showing signs of cohesion and grit while also having put instances on display that why some observers feel their makeup will never work and Fred Hoiberg will wind up being the first coach fired.

It feels like Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Phoenix’s Devin Booker have made the greatest strides, set to earn a new level of stardom. Dirk Nowitzki looks a step slower. Some may say he’s done. Others swear Klay Thompson has forgotten how to shoot since he’s sporting about a 20 percent clip from beyond the arc.

You can make all those statements with a blanket asterisk that it’s far too early to make any real determinations. Instead, all we can do is capitalize on six early trends that will likely shake themselves out, but may be profitable for another few weeks.

Golden State isn’t going to win 63 games, much less 73. This could hold up. Durant’s flurry of 3-pointers against the Thunder produced a 122-96 rout in a performance no one in the league can touch, but that type of output can’t be depended upon. The Warriors lack of rim protection means they’re going to have to outscore teams on a nightly basis, so on nights where the 3-pointer isn’t falling, as was the case against the Lakers on Nov. 4, they’ll be vulnerable. Golden State has started 5-2, but scored 116 or more in four of the wins, a number higher than the NBA-high 112.9 points per game they average.

When they fail to reach that number, the Warriors are 1-2, which could be an issue all season since Zaza Pachulia is struggling to protect the rim and the only guy on the roster who can is named JaVale McGee. Golden State has surrendered a 123-point average in its two defeats and has a few dangerous road games ahead with Denver, Toronto, Boston, Milwaukee and Indiana on tap over the next few weeks. I told you to fade Golden State’s win total and stand by that choice, so I expect a few more eyebrow-raising defeats this month.

Boston can’t defend. The Celtics defensive rating has dipped to last in the league with Al Horford unavailable due to a concussion, and they have allowed 111.8 points per game, currently 28th in the NBA. Only Phoenix and Indiana have been worse. Horford is due back Wednesday, so their ability to defend teams should return to normal. The Celtics are plus-83 with him available and minus-53 without him, so between him and Jae Crowder getting back in the mix, look for the days of Boston giving up 77 points in a half to end. Crowder will be out another week-plus with an ankle injury, but is working to get back for the Warriors visit on Nov. 18. The Wizards, Knicks and Pacers are the next three up between now and next week, so Boston could be vulnerable since all are capable of getting multiple guys going offensively. Brad Stevens’ Celtics have already lost consecutive games and had four separate losing streaks of three games are more last season.

Pau Gasol and LaMarcus Aldridge can’t share the floor. ESPN’s Mark Stein pointed out that the Spurs have been outscored by 25 points in the 113 minutes these two new teammates have been out there at the same time. The sample size is small, but neither has gotten any faster over the years and there are teams capable of significantly exploiting them in the pick-and-roll. San Antonio has played teams like the Clippers, Jazz, Kings, Pelicans and Heat, who happen to have some of the NBA’s bigger, most athletic post threats, so that may be a factor as well. This should shake itself out as the season unfolds and the chemistry between the two improves, especially with Gregg Popovich and his staff on the case. In the short-term, it’s worth keeping an eye on. The Spurs will play the Rockets twice on Wednesday and Saturday, but sandwiched in between will be a meeting with Detroit’s Andre Drummond, the NBA’s top rebounder. Rematches with Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins and Miami’s Hassan Whiteside are on tap next week.

Anthony Davis has no help. No denying this one. Despite averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds per game and opening the season with 95 points in the first two games, the Pelicans are an awful 0-7, joining the 76ers as the lone winless teams remaining. They badly miss point guard Jrue Holiday, who has taken an extended absence to tend to his wife after she underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor. Replacement Tim Frazier is capable offensively, but small, which really limits New Orleans on defense. Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon are now in Houston, Tyreke Evans remains out, so guys like E’Twaun Moore, Solomon Hill, Langston Galloway and rookie Buddy Hield are filling in. All have holes in their game on the wing, and help isn’t coming any time soon. It’s tough to find yourself fading one of the best players on the planet nightly, but that’s what you should do most of the time until Holiday comes back. They’re 2-5 ATS entering a trip to Sacramento on Tuesday.

Tom Thibodeau won’t transform the Timberwolves overnight. It’s been painfully visible on his face that it hasn’t been a lot of fun watching his young team struggle to get stops and protect the rim. Going in, he knew he wouldn’t have skilled, willing defenders like Noah and Jimmy Butler to build around immediately, but it’s obvious Minnesota’s kids have a lot of work to do to get up to speed. Teams have shot 46 percent against them and have gotten to the line an average of 26 times per game, seventh-highest in the league. Thibs’ concepts are sublime and he’ll mold them into a solid unit, but it hasn’t helped matters nearly that Ricky Rubio got hurt, forcing rookie Kris Dunn into a heightened role. Dunn is going to be excellent and should be a strong defender, but there’s a learning curve ahead. Expect there to be more than a few instances ahead where the tremendously talented Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine wind up losing to inferior competition.

That’s worth keeping in mind since they’ll play two of the Eastern Conference’s worst teams, Brooklyn and Orlando, on the road this week, before opening a four-game home stretch where both L.A. teams, Charlotte and Philadelphia come to town, so they’ll be favored often. Eventually, the Wolves are going to be fine and will probably get it together enough to go on a run that allows them to compete for a playoff spot, so the next few weeks are going to be telling since this team needs to stop the bleeding.

The Wizards and Mavs stink now. While Minnesota’s 1-4 start has been surprising, there are some who feel we should get used to the stumbling that Washington and Dallas have done out of the gate. They’re stuck among the 76ers, Pelicans, Nets and Suns as two of the NBA’s worst teams record-wise through two weeks, but I’m not on board with the opinion that will last. Rick Carlisle and Scott Brooks are talented head coaches who will figure things out and have had obstacles emerge to stunt good starts. The Mavericks have seen Nowitzki limited by illness, Deron Williams dealing with a calf issue and are attempting to get newly acquired Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut acclimated. Brooks has had his Wizards relatively whole, but they’ve gone 0-3 on the road and are still looking to put it all together. The Mavs beat the Bucks for their first win before going out on the road for a four-game road swing that spans both coasts over the next week, while the Wizards have the Celtics and Cavs in town, so neither expected resurgence may come soon, but they’ll get things figured out.

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NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, November 9

Minnesota at Orlando, 7:05 PM ET
Minnesota: 20-43 ATS after having lost 4 of their last 5 games
Orlando: 33-21 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

Brooklyn at New York, 7:05 PM ET
Brooklyn: 5-16 ATS after playing 3 consecutive home games
New York: 19-7 ATS after a combined score of 215 points or more 3 straight games

Boston at Washington, 7:05 PM ET
Boston: 15-5 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210
Washington: 56-82 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or less

Utah at Charlotte, 7:05 PM ET
Utah: 14-4 ATS after playing a game as a road favorite
Charlotte: 9-1 UNDER against Northwest division opponents

Philadelphia at Indiana, 7:05 PM ET
Philadelphia: 4-13 ATS in road games off a home loss
Indiana: 44-28 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

Chicago at Atlanta, 7:35 PM ET
Chicago: 2-12 ATS in road games after scoring 105 points or more
Atlanta: 70-51 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins

Toronto at Oklahoma City, 8:05 PM ET
Toronto: 30-18 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5
Oklahoma City: 8-22 ATS after a non-conference game

Detroit at Phoenix, 9:05 PM ET
Detroit: 7-18 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
Phoenix: 16-6 ATS in home games after allowing 105 points or more

Houston at San Antonio, 9:35 PM ET
Houston: 6-20 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6
San Antonio: 94-66 ATS off an upset loss as a home favorite

Portland at Los Angeles, 10:35 PM ET
Portland: 33-18 ATS after allowing 110 points or more
Los Angeles: 36-57 ATS after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers

Dallas at Golden State, 10:35 PM ET
Dallas: 29-13 ATS after 2 straight games where they attempted 15 or free throws
Golden State: 94-125 ATS off an home win scoring 110 or more points

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NBA RECORD + BEST BETS:

11/01/2016 9-8-0 52.94% +100
11/02/2016 9-10-1 47.37% -1000
11/03/2016 5-4-0 55.56% +300
11/04/2016 7-8-0 46.67% -900
11/05/2016 9-6-0 60.00% +1200
11/06/2016 5-5-0 50.00% -250
11/07/2016 6-7-0 46.15% -850
11/08/2016 4-7-0 36.36% -1850

WLT PCT UNITS

ATS Picks 43-44-2 49.43% -2700

O/U Picks 43-47-0 47.78% -4350

BEST BETS:

ATS: 31 - 21 - 1

NBA UNDERDOG PLAY OF THE DAY 1 - 0 ( DENVER + 4 COVERS 107-108 )


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

BOS at WAS 07:00 PM

BOS +1.5 *****

U 212.5 *****

PHI at INDv 07:00 PM

PHI +11.5 *****

O 213.5 *****

BK at NY 07:00 PM

O 215.5

UTA at CHA 07:00 PM

UTA +2.5 *****

U 192.5 *****

MIN at ORL 07:00 PM

ORL -2.5

O 202.0

CHI at ATL 07:30 PM

ATL -3.5 *****

U 202.5

TOR at OKC 08:00 PM

OKC -3.0

U 203.0 *****

DET at PHO 09:00 PM

PHO +4.0

U 205.0

HOU at SA 09:30 PM

HOU +8.5 *****

O 212.5 *****

POR at LAC 10:30 PM

LAC -10.5 *****

U 210.5 *****

DAL at GS 10:30 PM

DAL +16.0 *****

O 208.5 *****

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Wade's Bulls should be favored in Miami

Dwyane Wade returns to South Florida for the first time in a Bulls uniform on Thursday, which should spark the Heat’s notoriously late-arriving crowd into making sure they’re in their seats for introductions.

Normally, Heat nation being situated prior to tip-off at American Airlines Arena would normally be an upset on par with Florida Gulf Coast over Georgetown, but there won’t be anything normal about the biggest sporting event of the year there. Because of who’s back in town, Miami fans paying their respects to the most revered player in franchise history is something that should be expected.

In fact, oddsmakers had to consider something that practically never comes into play when placing a number on this one: the visitors might wind up with a homecourt advantage.

Think that’s unlikely? Wade, just recently did something once considered impossible in the region. Upon leaving, he inspired debate over who that area’s all-time sporting icon was, Dan Marino, or him.

Bitter ending will drive former Heat icon

Miami is listed as only a 1.5-point favorite despite being off on Wednesday night while Chicago is playing a difficult game in Atlanta.

Don’t question whether he’ll have the juice to make it through games on consecutive nights, especially this early in the season.

"Even coming off a back-to-back, if my team don't have energy for that night, (it’s) going to be a problem," Wade told reporters after the Bulls destroyed Orlando on Monday. "I expect us to come in and give whatever we have. Go out there, and I want everyone to enjoy the environment, enjoy the moment. It's going to be a great environment to play in. I want our team, early in the season, to experience that kind of environment and try to seize it."

They’re planning a video montage for Wade and he’ll undoubtedly get a standing ovation, but it could go beyond that for him.

If anyone boos Wade when he’s introduced, they’ll be drowned out. It wouldn’t be surprising if he’s cheered every time he touches the ball. If the Bulls are down late and Wade squares off against Justise Winslow or Josh Richardson, terrific young second-year defenders he helped mentor as rookies, it wouldn’t be surprising if most Heat fans are cheering on the familiar No. 3 despite him now wearing the Bulls’ red and black.

This isn't like LeBron James returning to Cleveland, or for that matter Miami. It's not Dwight Howard playing in Orlando for the first time after breaking hearts. Those guys got booed. Throughout the years, players like Shaquille O'Neal, James Harden and Amar'e Stoudemire have returned to old stomping grounds to varying receptions. This won't be like that. This is in the same vein as Karl Malone returning to Utah, Allen Iverson to Philadelphia, Steve Nash to Phoenix, Kevin Garnett to Minnesota or Paul Pierce to Boston. Reverence will reign.

That should be worth a few points to the books,

Because of the way he left, walking away from a contract offer that should’ve come earlier and been more lucrative, many of the team’s fans saw Wade’s departure as him moving on so the franchise would. Upon signing with Chicago, he discussed the lure of coming home after commenting that it would’ve been nice to have felt more wanted. He'll turn 35 this January.

Wade left for a two-year deal worth $47 million that he can get out of after one season, so he got himself a raise over what the Heat offered, but there’s no question his decision to leave wasn’t financial. It was personal.

This is not just a sentimental return, but a revenge game,

Team president Pat Riley chose to turn the page. Given what has happened with Chris Bosh, it’s probably the right move to chalk this season up to rebuilding with youth and clearing cap space for a run at free agents next summer, but it had to hurt to see center Hassan Whiteside courted while he was asked to bide his time. The franchise leader in every major category except blocks and 3-pointers made was put on the backburner. Wade has gone out of his way to say how much he loves and respects Riley, but has made no secret he felt slighted.

Wade and Riley haven’t spoken since last season ended, which tells you how serious the Heat were about keeping him. He's talked to good friend Udonis Haslem. He's texted with head coach Erik Spoelstra and even former backcourt mate Goran Dragic, but the divide between him and Riley is apparently deep.

“I know who Pat is. It’s no secret to me,” Wade told reporters in Atlanta on Wednesday. “If you’re not with him, you’re against him. That’s just the way he is. You’ve got to understand that, man. I’m cool with it. I’m fine, 100 percent. I was there 13 years and I’ve seen a lot of video tributes. I’ve seen a lot of players come in and go out. And I’ve seen how he responded to them. And I know if you’re not with him, you’re against him.”

And I know, since Riley can’t get out there and guard him, being 50 years removed from his best days athletically, who this favors in this particular game. Wade, one of the most resilient players of his generation, a three-time champion who has thrived on grit as much as his talent, is going in attack mode.

Wade still has juice, too. He’s turned back the clock with a few springy dunks to christen his Homecoming and is averaging 16.9 points despite easing into the season by playing a career-low 28.1 minutes entering the Atlanta game. He’s shooting 43.5 percent from 3-points range and 89.7 percent from the free-throw line, numbers that can’t last but would blow out career-bests. Clearly, he’s locked in.

Heat fans, unlikely to be immune to nostalgia with the wounds still so fresh, are going to back him. “Let’s Go, Heat” will be audible, but there are going to be too many people in that building who’s heart strings are being pulled. This is Wade’s only appearance all season. The die-hards can boo him on his next visit. He’ll be back home in Wade County here. Fans will back him. He’ll bring it.

That’s why the Bulls should win. It’s why Miami shouldn’t be favored.

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NBA Capsules
November 10, 2016

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-102 on Wednesday night.

DeRozan, the NBA's leading scorer, made 13 of 22 field goals and 11 of 15 free throws. Kyle Lowry added 19 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds and Patrick Patterson had 13 points for the Raptors.

Toronto, which shot 51.8 percent from the field, has won four of five.

The Thunder entered the night with the NBA's best record, but they couldn't get their offense going. Russell Westbrook led the way with 36 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, but made just 9 of 26 shots and committed eight turnovers.

Victor Oladipo scored 18 points, and Steven Adams had 14 points and 12 rebounds for Oklahoma City.

ROCKETS 101, SPURS 99

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - James Harden had 24 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds and Houston held off San Antonio to hand the Spurs their third straight home loss.

Ryan Anderson was 4 for 6 on 3-pointers in scoring 20 points, and Houston snapped a four-game skid in San Antonio. Eric Gordon had 15 points and fellow reserve Sam Dekker added 12.

Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points for the Spurs but missed his final jump shot, which could have tied the game. LaMarcus Aldridge, who had 14 points, also missed a tip-in attempt at the buzzer.

Danny Green made his season debut for San Antonio, scoring eight points in his return from a strained left quadriceps.

PACERS 122, 76ERS 115, OT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Paul George scored seven of Indiana's 13 points in overtime and the Pacers beat winless Philadelphia.

George finished with 28 points and eight rebounds.

Gerald Henderson hit a 3-pointer with 6 seconds remaining in regulation to give Philadelphia a two-point lead. But on the ensuing Pacers' possession, George hit a jumper with 3 seconds left to tie it.

On the Pacers' first possession of overtime, George set the tone with a 3-pointer to give Indiana the lead. And it was George who threw down an emphatic dunk that gave Indiana a six-point lead.

Jeff Teague finished with 30 points and nine assists, and Myles Turner had with 15 points and nine rebounds for Indiana. Robert Covington led Philadelphia with 23 points.

KNICKS 110, NETS 96

NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 14 of his 22 points in the third quarter, and Kristaps Porzingis added 21 in New York's victory over Brooklyn.

Rookie center Willy Hernangomez had a season-best 14 points, Derrick Rose also had 14 and the Knicks climbed out of a 14-point hole to take the first meeting of the season between the New York rivals.

Brook Lopez and Justin Hamilton each scored 21 points for the Nets. They wilted on the second night of back-to-back games after a strong first half. Normally a good fourth-quarter team, they were outscored 38-25 while struggling to run their offense without an experienced NBA point guard.

SUNS 107, PISTONS 100

PHOENIX (AP) - Eric Bledsoe scored 14 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Phoenix Suns rally to beat Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Bledsoe added 11 rebounds and eight assists for the Suns. Jared Dudley added a season-high 19 pointsm and Alex Len had 16 points and 14 rebounds.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the Pistons with a season-high 27 points, and Andre Drummond had 18 points and 14 rebounds.

WIZARDS 118, CELTICS 93

WASHINGTON (AP) - Otto Porter scored a career-high 34 points and Washington beat Boston for its second victory of the season.

Porter shot 15 of 19, had 14 rebounds and sparked the fast start with 20 points in the first half. John Wall had 19 points before being ejected for a flagrant foul in the final minutes.

Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics with 23 points, and Avery Bradley had 21.

HAWKS 115, BULLS 107

ATLANTA (AP) - Thabo Sefolosha scored 20 points, Dwight Howard added 18 and Atlanta beat Chicago for its third consecutive victory.

Paul Millsap added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, coming off a victory Tuesday night at Cleveland.

Jimmy Butler led the Bills with 39 points, and Dwyane Wade had 25. They have lost four of five.

TIMBERWOLVES 123, MAGIC 107

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Zach LaVine scored 37 points, Andrew Wiggins added 29 and Minnesota beat Orlando for its first road victory of the season.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points and 11 rebounds to help Minnesota snap a three-game losing streak. A night after collapsing defensively against Brooklyn, the Timberwolves led by 30 in the first half.

Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 24 points and 14 rebounds.

HORNETS 104, JAZZ 98

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kemba Walker scored 21 points to help Charlotte beat Utah for its fourth straight victory.

Marvin Williams had 19 points, including a big 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to help stretch Charlotte's lead to four. Gordon Haywood led Utah with 29 points.

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Thursday’s six-pack

College football trends for Week 10..……

— Underdogs covered last five NC State-Syracuse games.

— Auburn lost its last four visits to Georgia.

— Kentucky is 2-7 vs spread in its last nine games at Tennessee.

— Underdogs covered six of last eight Stanford-Oregon games.

— Michigan lost its last three visits to Iowa; Wolverines’ last win in Iowa City was in ’05.

— Underdogs are 10-4 vs spread in last 14 Oregon State-UCLA games.


Wednesday’s List of 13: Mid-week musings…….

One personal note before I start today; two people who I thought were friends of mine stopped talking to me during the last few months because of the Presidential election— I wouldn’t vote for the person they support.

I didn’t and still don’t understand that: I dislike both candidates, so I lost two “friends” for being impartial. Guess they weren’t friends after all. So be it. Life is too short for such BS.

On to mid-week musings……..

13) NFL teams are 17-9 vs spread this year in the game before their bye week; they’re 9-5-2 vs spread coming off a bye.

12) Cincinnati Bengals are 1-12 in their last 13 visits to New Jersey, 0-3 against the Giants, 1-9 against Jets. They started this season in the Garden State with a 23-22 against the Jets.

11) Replay official in the San Jose State-Boise State game Saturday night was an actual rocket scientist, much like Carrot Top’s dad— the madcap comedian’s dad worked for NASA.

10) Yoenis Cespedes opted out of the last two years of his, 2-year, $47.5M deal with the Mets, so he thinks he can do better than that.

How much money do you really need? Unless he does not like playing for the Mets, I’d take their $47.5M and be happy. By renegotiating, he is helming his agents more than he his helping himself.

9) Showtime’s supposed documentary on Ben Simmons was a major disappointment; it was more of an infomercial than a documentary.

How do you do a 90-minute movie about a basketball player and not talk to his high school or college coach? I don’t care what his parents or his hangers-on think; none of them will ever utter a discouraging word, lest they offend the meal ticket.

Ben Simmons made becoming a multi-millionaire sound like quite a pain in the butt— lot of people wouldn’t mind changing places with him.

8) SEC West is 9-1 vs SEC East this year, with only loss Kentucky’s win over Mississippi State.

7) Colorado Rockies hired Bud Black as manager, Arizona hired Torey Lovullo. Glad to see the Rockies hire a former pitcher as their manager- they’ve got decent young talent.

6) Miami Dolphins haven’t turned ball in their last three games, first that has happened in 19 years- those three games were all at home- their next two games are in southern California. Dolphins are 0-3 on the road this year.

5) Queens College 75, VCU 73— College hoop teams play these exhibitions against teams they’re not supposed to lose to; this is the only one I’ve seen so far this fall where the D-I team lost.

4) NFL favorites of 7+ points this year are 17-10-1 vs spread.

3) Ironic that the Buffalo Bills played this Monday night, the night before Election Day. The Pagula family bought the Bills a few years ago, keeping the franchise in western New York.

Their main competition for buying the Bills back then?

Donald Trump.

2) Comedian Don Rickles turned 90 years old this week, so congrats to him on that: I never thought insulting people was all that funny, but people seem to like him.

1— I’m convinced that running a marathon isn’t healthy; no way is running 26 miles at one time good for you. Remember, the person in ancient mythology who made the marathon famous ran 26 miles to deliver an important message- as soon as he delivered the message, he collapsed and died.

If he had stopped on the way and had a burger and fries, he would have survived. Maybe had a milkshake, too.

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Thursday’s games

Bucks won last two games with New Orleans, after losing previous six; Pelicans are 3-2 in last five visits to Milwaukee. Over is 5-2 in last seven series games. New Orleans is 0-8, 1-3 as a road underdog, losing away games by 19-8-10-6 points- over is 5-3 in their games. Bucks won three of last four games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Milwaukee is 1-1 as a home favorite.

Dwyane Wade returns to Miami here with Bulls, who lost last four games (0-4 vs spread) with Miami; seven of last nine series games stayed under total. Chicago lost by 18-8 points in last two visits here. Bulls lost in Atlanta last nite, their 4th loss in last five games; Chicago is 1-3 on road, 0-3 as a road underdog- four of their last five games stayed under. Heat lost four of last five games; favorites covered all three of their home games.

Golden State won four of last five games with Denver, but Nuggets are 5-1 vs spread in last six series games. Last six series games went over the total. Warriors won six of last seven games after crushing Dallas last nite; they’re 1-3 as a road favorite, winning away games by 23-6-8 points. Over is 4-3 in their games this season. Denver lost four of last six games; they lost only home game by hoop in OT to Portland. Over is 5-3 in their games.

Sacramento beat the Lakers seven games in a row (5-1-1 vs spread); LA lost its last five visits to the state capital, losing by 3-18-10-7-5 points (over 3-1 in last four). Lakers won three of last four games; they’re 3-1 as a road underdog- four of their last five games went over. Sacramento won its last two games after a 1-5 start; three of their last four games stayed under. Kings are 2-0 as a home favorite.

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Under


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