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**Udog** · 01-13-2017, 08:20 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— Rams hired Redskins’ OC Sean McVay as their new head coach. Rumors have him hiring Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator.

— Saints had 73 passing plays of 20+ yards this year, most in NFL; McVay’s Redskins had 69.

— Nuggets 140, Pacers 112— Indiana’s players didn’t seem very interested in playing this game.

— Chargers are going to hire Anthony Lynn as their new coach.

— Justin Thomas eagled the 18th hole, shot a 59 in Hawai’i yesterday, the 8th Tour player to do it.

— Vice-President Joe Biden was awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a Thursday night of hoop

13) UCLA 104, Colorado 89— Buffs are now 0-4 in Pac-12. UCLA is an offensive juggernaut- they made 19-31 on the arc in this game. Bryce Alford might be a better shooter than his dad– he was 9-14.

You cannot play help defense against UCLA, because they can all shoot, even Ball (43% on arc). Giving up layups is better than giving up 3-pointers.

12) Utah 86, USC 64— Young Trojans lost three of last four games after a 14-0 start.

11) Belmont 84, Morehead State 78— Evan Bradds is Belmont’s best scorer; he had 31 points, 10 rebounds in this game, but at one point about 8:00 into the game, Bradds put his fist up, wanted a rest. His coach sent a sub to the table but Belmont had a pretty good run going, so the coach wouldn’t call timeout- the game went on for another 3:00 before there was a whistle.

At one point, Bradds had the ball with a pretty good chance to score, but he passed- he seemed not to want to shoot, so he didn’t have to run back down to the other end. It was kind of funny. When the game got up/down, it was too fast for Bradds, but when it slowed down, he was by far the best player on the court.

10) UTEP 88, Florida International 87, 2 OT’s— Miners snap a 12-game losing streak in dramatic fashion.

9) Upset of the Night: 11-point underdog LaSalle won 87-75 at Rhode Island.

8) Arizona 91, Arizona State 75, LaSalle 87, Rhode Island 75— Rough night for the Hurley brothers.

Herb Sendek couldn’t win a whole lot at ASU and Bobby Hurley isn’t nearly as good a coach as Sendek is. Hurley will have to be a monster recruiter to win in Tempe— there aren’t lot of great high school players in Arizona. I don’t think Sean Miller has an Arizona kid in his rotation.

7) This is part of why handicapping college basketball is becoming more difficult; Arizona State has seven eligible players right now, Arizona has eight. Some of it is injuries, some is transfers, but an awful lot of teams are playing with very short rotations these days and it makes injuries, suspensions and other attrition so much more important than in the past.

Men’s basketball teams are allowed to have 13 players on scholarship; only 15 of 26 scholarships were filled in the ASU game. Nevada has four D-I transfers on scholarship who are sitting out this season, so they’re shorthanded. There are 351 D-I teams, only so many really good players.

6) NC-Greensboro 83, East Tennessee State 79— This was a fierce, physical game, tough game to ref, lot of chirping and staredowns. Two good teams with lot of good athletes. Someone at ESPN needs to get some Southern League games on their airwaves. Good basketball.

Greensboro is 13-5; they haven’t had a winning season in nine years, but they’re having one now. Good team coached by Wes Miller, who was a scrub at North Carolina in his playing days.

5) Iowa 83, Purdue 78— They were saying on the Northwestern-Rutgers game that Joe Lunardi doesn’t have any Big 14 teams seeded higher than a #5 in his bracketology for the NCAA tournament. Lot of pretty good teams, no great teams in the league this season.

4) Middle Tennessee State 69, Marshall 57— You hold the Thundering Herd to 57 points, you can play good defense. Marshall had been 42-94 on the arc in their last four games; they were 5-19 in this game.

3) St Mary’s 74, Portland 33— It is possible this was the worst basketball game ESPN has ever televised- it was 37-9 at the half. 37 to 9 and it was in Portland; team like the Pilots doesn’t get on ESPN very often— this was embarrassing.

I can’t remember a winning basketball team taking two foul shots in a game. St Mary’s was 2-2 on the line here; thats how little resistance they got in this game.

2) Gonzaga 93, LMU 55— Gonzaga-St Mary’s play Saturday night at 10 in the first of what should be three meetings this season between two very good teams.

1— Cincinnati 66, SMU 64— Bearcats are better shooting this team this year than they’ve been recently; they made 12-26 on arc in this game.

**Udog** · 01-13-2017, 08:28 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 13

Philly won four of its last five games (5-0 vs spread); they won three of last four home games, are 11-6 as home dogs. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Charlotte lost five of its last six games; they’re 3-8 in last 11 road games, 3-5 as road favorites. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games. 76ers lost their last six games with Charlotte (2-4 vs spread); Hornets won last two visits here by 20-15 points. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games.

Brooklyn lost its last eight games; they’re 7-9-1 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games. Toronto is 3-5 in its last eight games, 10-5 vs spread as a home favorite. Raptors’ last three games all went over the total. Raptors won their last five games with Brooklyn; Nets lost last three visits to Canada, by 12-5-12 points. Four of last five series games stayed under the total.

Celtics won five of last six games; they’re 3-3-1 as road underdogs. Over is 11-1-1 in their last 13 games. Atlanta won its last seven games, covered last six; they’re 1-7 in last eight games as a home favorite. Under is 6-2-2 in their last ten games. Hawks won seven of last nine games with Boston; five of last six series games stayed under the total. Celtics lost their last five visits to Atlanta (1-4 vs spread).

Heat lost nine of their last ten games; they’re 11-8 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Milwaukee is 6-4 in its last ten games, 6-7 vs spread as home favorites; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Bucks won six of their last eight games with Miami; under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Heat lost three of last four visits to Milwaukee (1-3 vs spread).

Grizzlies lost five of their last seven road games, are 6-7 vs spread as road underdogs. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Rockets won nine of their last ten games, are 9-8 as home favorites (1-3 in last four tries). Four of their last five games went over the total. Memphis won four of last six games with Houston; they split last four visits to Houston. Over is 7-2 in last nine series games.

Oklahoma City won its last three games, covered its last four; they lost four of last five road tilts, are 8-5 vs spread in last 13 road games. Under is 6-3 in their last nine games. Minnesota won its last two games, covered its last three; they’re 8-2 vs spread in last ten home games. Thunder won nine of last ten games with Minnesota (6-4 vs spread); they won three of last four visits to Twin Cities (2-2 vs spread). Under is 6-3-1 in last ten series games.

Orlando lost its last four games, is 12-6 vs spread as a road underdog. Last four Magic games stayed under total. Portland won three of last four games, covered five of their last six; they’re 9-4 vs spread as a home favorites. Home side won last eight Orlando-Portland games; Magic lost their last four games in Moda Center (2-2 vs spread). Under is 4-1-1 in last six series games.

Detroit lost in Oakland last nite; they’re 4-10 in last 14 games, 5-11 vs spread as a road underdog. Five of their last six games went over total. Jazz won their last three home games, are 5-9 as home favorites; their last five games stayed under the total. Pistons won last two games with Utah after losing six of previous seven series games; Detroit lost three of last five games here. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

Cleveland lost three of its last five games; they’re 5-9 as road favorites (0-4 in last four tries). Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Sacramento lost five of last seven games, is 5-4 as a home underdog. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Cavaliers won last three games with the Kings by 11-20-9 points; they covered four of last five series games. Cleveland lost three of last four visits to Sacramento. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games.

**Udog** · 01-13-2017, 08:29 AM

NBA

Friday, January 13

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Charlotte is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte

7:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 14 games at home

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games on the road
Memphis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Memphis

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games on the road
Miami is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 20 games at home

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Oklahoma City is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:30 PM
DETROIT vs. UTAH
Detroit is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Utah
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Utah is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing Detroit

10:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

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**Udog** · 01-13-2017, 12:34 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, January 13

Cleveland @ Sacramento

Game 717-718
January 13, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
122.892
Sacramento
113.054
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 10
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 6 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-6 1/2); Over

Detroit @ Utah

Game 715-716
January 13, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
114.885
Utah
122.349
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7 1/2
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 10
191 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+10); Over

Orlando @ Portland

Game 713-714
January 13, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
116.950
Portland
121.575
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 4 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 7 1/2
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+7 1/2); Over

Oklahoma City @ Minnesota

Game 711-712
January 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
127.262
Minnesota
118.968
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 8 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2
208
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-2); Over

Memphis @ Houston

Game 709-710
January 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
115.248
Houston
131.173
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 16
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 7 1/2
216
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-7 1/2); Under

Miami @ Milwaukee

Game 707-708
January 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
114.987
Milwaukee
119.265
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 4 1/2
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 7
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-7); Over

Boston @ Atlanta

Game 705-706
January 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
126.118
Atlanta
120.655
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 5 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+2 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Toronto

Game 703-704
January 13, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
103.376
Toronto
128.467
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 25
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 16 1/2
222
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-16 1/2); Over

Charlotte @ Philadelphia

Game 701-702
January 13, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
122.766
Philadelphia
112.989
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 10
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 5 1/2
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-5 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 01-13-2017, 12:38 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 13

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CHARLOTTE (20 - 19) at PHILADELPHIA (11 - 25) - 1/13/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 113-155 ATS (-57.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 7-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (8 - 30) at TORONTO (25 - 13) - 1/13/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-2 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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BOSTON (24 - 15) at ATLANTA (22 - 16) - 1/13/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 53-40 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-6 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 9-4 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (11 - 29) at MILWAUKEE (19 - 18) - 1/13/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 49-78 ATS (-36.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.

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

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MEMPHIS (24 - 17) at HOUSTON (31 - 10) - 1/13/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
HOUSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (24 - 16) at MINNESOTA (13 - 26) - 1/13/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (16 - 24) at PORTLAND (18 - 23) - 1/13/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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DETROIT (18 - 23) at UTAH (24 - 16) - 1/13/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 2-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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CLEVELAND (28 - 10) at SACRAMENTO (16 - 22) - 1/13/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SACRAMENTO is 28-44 ATS (-20.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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**Udog** · 01-13-2017, 02:57 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, January 13

Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET
Charlotte: 41-25 UNDER after playing a game as a road underdog
Philadelphia: 3-15 ATS in home games after 2 straight games where they attempted 90 or more shots

Brooklyn at Toronto, 7:35 PM ET
Brooklyn: 19-8 OVER after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread
Toronto: 9-1 ATS after a home game where both teams score 100 or more points

Boston at Atlanta, 8:05 PM ET
Boston: 20-9 ATS in road games after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Atlanta: 106-77 OVER in home games on Friday nights

Miami at Milwaukee, 8:05 PM ET
Miami: 9-1 UNDER in road games after allowing 105 points or more
Milwaukee: 25-8 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more 4 straight games

Memphis at Houston, 8:05 PM ET
Memphis: 14-6 OVER in road games
Houston: 9-1 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite

Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8:05 PM ET
Oklahoma City: 15-7 ATS after scoring 100 points or more 2 straight games
Minnesota: 4-15 ATS after a win by 10 points or more

Orlando at Portland, 10:05 PM ET
Orlando: 10-1 ATS in road games against Northwest division opponents
Portland: 4-12 ATS when playing 6 or more games in 10 days

Detroit at Utah, 10:35 PM ET
Detroit: 8-21 ATS in road games after a non-conference game
Utah: 8-0 UNDER after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread

Cleveland at Sacramento, 10:35 PM ET
Cleveland: 0-7 ATS after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists
Sacramento: 31-17 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive wins

**Udog** · 01-13-2017, 03:04 PM

NBA

Friday, January 13

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Friday’s NBA Game of the Day: Grizzlies at Rockets
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The Rockets haven't lost much lately, but when they do they are 9-0 ATS in their last nine games following a loss.

Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets (-7.5, 215.5)

Only fatigue seems to slow James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who had a nine-game winning streak come to an end on the second night of a back-to-back at Minnesota on Wednesday. The Rockets will get a day off to get their legs back under them before returning home to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

Harden is throwing up historic stat lines and became the fourth player in NBA history to post back-to-back 40-point triple-doubles in wins over Toronto and Charlotte before "slumping" to 33 points, 12 assists and six rebounds in the 119-105 loss at Minnesota. The 27-year-old logged 38 minutes against Charlotte on Tuesday and 39 against the Timberwolves, and the fatigue could be seen in his 2-of-11 effort from 3-point range in Minnesota. The Grizzlies just saw one MVP candidate point guard in Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook and did not do a great job defending him in a 103-95 loss at the Thunder on Wednesday. Westbrook posted a triple-double as Memphis fell to 10-10 on the road with losses in five of the last seven away from home.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Memphis), ROOT (Houston)

LINE HISTORY: The Rockets opened this Southwest division battle as 6.5-point home favorites over the Grizzlies, that line wasn’t enough for bettors and has grown to 7.5. The total opened at 214 and has been bet up to 215.5. Check out the complete line history here.

INJURY REPORT:

Grizzlies - PF Deyonta Davis (questionable, foot), PF Brandan Wright (late January, ankle)

Rockets - SG Eric Gordon (probable, toe), C Clint Capela (late January, leg)

POWER RANKINGS: Grizzlies (-3.8) - Rockets (10.2) + home court (-3) = Grizzlies 9.4

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (24-17 SU, 21-20 ATS, 18-21-2 O/U): Memphis point guard Mike Conley has the misfortune of trying to guard Westbrook and Harden in back-to-back games but is holding his own on the other end of the floor and finished with 22 points on Wednesday to score 20 or more for the fourth time in six games. Conley is beginning to get some scoring help on the wing from small forward Chandler Parsons, who played in his third straight game on Wednesday and scored a season-high 14 points. Parsons has played in only 15 games due to knee problems and remains on a minutes restriction but is 14-of-23 from the floor in the last three contests.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (31-10 SU, 26-15 ATS, 24-17 O/U): Houston owns the third-best record in the Western Conference at the midpoint of its season and was ready to brush aside the rare loss at Minnesota. "They just didn't have the energy," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters after Wednesday's setback. "Nights will be like that and the good thing about ending a streak is we can start another one. We'll start with Memphis on Friday and try to get back there." The Rockets own two winning streaks this season of at least nine games and have a chance to start another with games at struggling Brooklyn and Miami after finishing up with Memphis.

TRENDS:

* Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southwest.
* Rockets are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
* Over is 6-1 in Grizzlies last 7 road games.
* Over is 10-2 in Rockets last 12 overall.

CONSENSUS: 54 percent of users are taking the home chalk Rockets and Over is picking up 67 percent of the totals wagers.

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