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    Trends and Indexes

    Friday, January 20

    Good Luck on day #20 of 2017!
    NOTE: As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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  • #2
    Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

    — Mark Trumbo gets $37.5M for three years from the Orioles.

    — Reds traded P Dan Straily to the Marlins for three prospects.

    — Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Bucks’ first All-Star Game starter since Sidney Moncrief in 1986.

    — Pau Gasol broke his hand during pre-game warmups last night, is out indefinitely.

    — Colts QB Andrew Luck had his shoulder operated on, is expected to miss most of Indy’s offseason program.

    — Jets’ owner Woody Johnson is in line to be the new American ambassador to the UK.

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    Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a basketball Thursday…..

    13) Maryland 84, Iowa 76— NFL ref Gene Steratore gets around; he worked the Ohio State-Nebraska basketball game Wednesday, then worked this game.

    Seven of the ten starters in this game are freshmen.

    12) Memphis 70, Houston 67 OT— Best game I saw Thursday, but it was a brickfest; Tigers won despite going 9-21 on the foul line. Teams combined to go 8-37 on the arc.

    11) North Dakota State 89, Fort Wayne 83— Who said shooting is a lost art? Bison were 13-22 behind the arc in this game, Fort Wayne was 16-31. Tough night if you go 16-31 on 3’s and lose.

    10) Oregon 86, Cal 63– Ducks are 4-0 at home in Pac-12, winning last three home games by 23-42-23 points, but lost Dillon Brooks again to another leg injury. Cal’s big man Ivan Rabb was 2-10 in this game; if thats all they’re going to get from him, Golden Bears won’t beat anyone who is any good.

    9) UCLA 102, Arizona State 80— ASU fired Herb Sendek in 2015 and replaced him with Bobby Hurley; if they think that was an upgrade, they’re imbeciles. Arizona State is a tough job; Hurley will have to be a GREAT recruiter to make the Sun Devils a consistent winner.

    As for UCLA, they’re great this year, but Lonzo Ball will be in the NBA next year; then what?

    8) LaSalle 91, Davidson 83— Much-improved Explorers are 11-5, 5-1 in the A-14- they scored 84 pts/game during their 5-game win streak.

    7) Random thought: How is Russell Westbrook not starting in the All-Star Game?

    6) SMU 69, UConn 49— Rough year for the 7-12 Huskies; they trailed 41-17 at halftime.

    5) Middle Tennessee State 65, FIU 52- Blue Raiders are only unbeaten (6-0) team left in Conference USA.

    4) North Dakota 83, Weber State 77— Wildcats were last unbeaten team in Big Sky play.

    3) Wizards 113, Knicks 110— Washington has won seven of its last eight games.

    2) NC-Wilmington 65, Charleston 59— Seahawks win battle of unbeatens in CAA.

    1— ESPN’s people like to put Gonzaga in late night slots; problem is, they’re so good that their games aren’t that much fun to watch. Gonzaga in the WCC is like UNLV was in the Big West during the Tark the Shark heyday 26-28 years ago, totally dominant.

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    • #3
      NBA
      Armadillo's Write-Up

      Friday, January 20


      76ers won seven of last nine games, winning/covering last four at home. Sixers are 13-6 as home underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under total. Trailblazers lost 11 of last 13 road games; they’re 4-2 as road favorites. Over is 10-5 in their last 15 road games. Portland won three of last four games with Philly; underdogs covered four of last five series games- teams split last four played here (over 3-1).

      Toronto won four of its last five games, but lost five of last seven on road; they’re 1-7 vs spread in last eight road games. Over is 6-1 in their last seven games. Hornets lost five of last six games, but won seven of last eight at home (6-2 vs spread). Four of last five Charlotte games stayed under. Raptors won five of last six games with Charlotte; they lost three of last five visits here. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

      Milwaukee lost five of its last seven games; they’re 2-1 vs spread as road favorites. Four of their last five games went over total. Magic lost seven of last eight games, are 1-8 vs spread as home underdogs; last four Orlando games went over the total. Bucks won four of last five games with Orlando; teams split last four series games played here. Over is 4-2 in last six series games.

      Nets lost their last 11 games (3-8 vs spread); they’re 7-9-1 as road underdogs. Last three Brooklyn games went over. New Orleans won five of last six home games; they’re 6-9 as home favorites. Under is 8-2 in their last ten games. Pelicans won their last six games with Brooklyn; Nets lost by 9 at home to New Orleans eight days ago. Brooklyn lost last three visits here, by 2-6-5 points; dogs covered five of last six series games. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

      Bulls lost eight of last ten road games but covered three of last four; they’re 9-9 as road underdogs. Last three Chicago games went over. Atlanta won nine of last 11 games, is 2-8 in its last ten games as a home favorite. Last three Hawk games went over. Hawks won seven of last eight games with Chicago, which lost last four visits here (0-4 vs spread). Three of last four series games stayed under.

      Sacramento lost six of last seven games and now Rudy Gay is out for year; Kings covered three of last four road games, are 7-9 as road underdogs. Over is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Grizzlies lost three of last four games, are 5-6 as home favorites. Over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Memphis won five of last six games with Sacramento; under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Kings lost four of last five visits here (2-3 vs spread).

      Golden State won its last five game (4-1 vs spread), beating Cavs/Thunder in last two games; Warriors are 2-6 in last eight games as a road favorite. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Houston lost three of last five games; they’re 13-2 in last 15 home games, 0-1 as home dogs. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Warriors won eight of last ten games with Houston; they won three of last four visits here (3-1 vs spread). Three of last four series games stayed under.

      Utah won its last four games; they’re 0-5 vs spread in last five road games (2-3 SU). Five of his last seven games stayed under. Mavericks won three of last four games; they’re 5-6 SU in last 11 home games. Five of their last seven games stayed under the total. Jazz won three of last four games with Dallas, but lost three of last four visits here. Three of last four series games went over.

      Pacers won seven of last eight games (only loss was in London); they’re 1-4 as road favorites. Seven of their last nine games went over total. Lakers lost last five games; they split last ten home games, are 7-8 as home dogs. Four of their last six games stayed under. Lakers lost eight of last ten games with Indiana; over is 4-2 in last six series games. Pacers won four of last five visits here (3-1-1 vs spread).

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      • #4
        NBA

        Friday, January 20


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        Trend Report
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        7:00 PM
        MILWAUKEE vs. ORLANDO
        Milwaukee is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Orlando
        Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Orlando
        Orlando is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
        Orlando is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home

        7:00 PM
        TORONTO vs. CHARLOTTE
        Toronto is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
        Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
        The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
        Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

        7:00 PM
        PORTLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
        Portland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
        Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
        Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Portland
        Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

        8:00 PM
        BROOKLYN vs. NEW ORLEANS
        Brooklyn is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
        Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
        The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans's last 10 games
        New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

        8:00 PM
        CHICAGO vs. ATLANTA
        Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
        Chicago is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
        Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
        The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Atlanta's last 21 games when playing Chicago

        8:00 PM
        GOLDEN STATE vs. HOUSTON
        The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Golden State's last 11 games on the road
        Golden State is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing Houston
        Houston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Golden State
        Houston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Golden State

        8:00 PM
        SACRAMENTO vs. MEMPHIS
        Sacramento is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
        The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games on the road
        Memphis is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Sacramento
        The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Memphis's last 13 games when playing Sacramento

        8:30 PM
        UTAH vs. DALLAS
        Utah is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
        Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
        Dallas is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Utah
        Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah

        10:30 PM
        INDIANA vs. LA LAKERS
        Indiana is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
        Indiana is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
        The total has gone OVER in 11 of the LA Lakers last 16 games when playing Indiana
        LA Lakers are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games at home


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        • #5
          NBA
          Dunkel

          Friday, January 20



          Indiana @ LA Lakers

          Game 867-868
          January 20, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Indiana
          115.682
          LA Lakers
          115.549
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          LA Lakers
          Even
          214
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          Indiana
          by 3
          220 1/2
          Dunkel Pick:
          LA Lakers
          (+3); Under

          Utah @ Dallas


          Game 865-866
          January 20, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Utah
          121.824
          Dallas
          120.418
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          Utah
          by 1 1/2
          198
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          Utah
          No Line
          N/A
          Dunkel Pick:
          Utah
          N/A

          Golden State @ Houston


          Game 863-864
          January 20, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Golden State
          134.096
          Houston
          120.526
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          Golden State
          by 13 1/2
          242
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          Golden State
          by 5
          236 1/2
          Dunkel Pick:
          Golden State
          (-5); Over

          Sacramento @ Memphis


          Game 861-862
          January 20, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Sacramento
          118.078
          Memphis
          118.730
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          Memphis
          by 1
          208
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          Memphis
          by 7
          199 1/2
          Dunkel Pick:
          Sacramento
          (+7); Over

          Chicago @ Atlanta


          Game 859-860
          January 20, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Chicago
          118.359
          Atlanta
          121.376
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          Atlanta
          by 3
          198
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          Atlanta
          by 5 1/2
          203 1/2
          Dunkel Pick:
          Chicago
          (+5 1/2); Under

          Brooklyn @ New Orleans


          Game 857-858
          January 20, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Brooklyn
          106.730
          New Orleans
          121.713
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          New Orleans
          by 15
          215
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          New Orleans
          No Line
          N/A
          Dunkel Pick:
          New Orleans
          N/A

          Milwaukee @ Orlando


          Game 855-856
          January 20, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Milwaukee
          114.225
          Orlando
          116.726
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          Orlando
          by 2 1/2
          202
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          Milwaukee
          by 3 1/2
          209 1/2
          Dunkel Pick:
          Orlando
          (+3 1/2); Under

          Toronto @ Charlotte


          Game 853-854
          January 20, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Toronto
          118.561
          Charlotte
          123.860
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          Charlotte
          by 5 1/2
          209
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          Charlotte
          Pick
          215 1/2
          Dunkel Pick:
          Charlotte
          Under

          Portland @ Philadelphia


          Game 851-852
          January 20, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

          Dunkel Rating:
          Portland
          119.690
          Philadelphia
          116.858
          Dunkel Team:
          Dunkel Line:
          Dunkel Total:
          Portland
          by 3
          216
          Vegas Team:
          Vegas Line:
          Vegas Total:
          Portland
          by 1 1/2
          209 1/2
          Dunkel Pick:
          Portland
          (-1 1/2); Over

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          • #6
            NBA
            Long Sheet

            Friday, January 20


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            PORTLAND (18 - 26) at PHILADELPHIA (14 - 26) - 1/20/2017, 7:05 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            PORTLAND is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
            PHILADELPHIA is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
            PHILADELPHIA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
            PHILADELPHIA is 115-155 ATS (-55.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

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

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            TORONTO (28 - 14) at CHARLOTTE (21 - 21) - 1/20/2017, 7:05 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            TORONTO is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
            CHARLOTTE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.

            Head-to-Head Series History
            CHARLOTTE is 4-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
            TORONTO is 5-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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            MILWAUKEE (20 - 21) at ORLANDO (17 - 27) - 1/20/2017, 7:05 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            MILWAUKEE is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
            MILWAUKEE is 146-107 ATS (+28.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
            ORLANDO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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            BROOKLYN (8 - 33) at NEW ORLEANS (17 - 26) - 1/20/2017, 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 4-1 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
            NEW ORLEANS is 5-0 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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            CHICAGO (21 - 22) at ATLANTA (24 - 18) - 1/20/2017, 8:05 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            CHICAGO is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
            CHICAGO is 35-50 ATS (-20.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
            CHICAGO is 84-50 ATS (+29.0 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.

            Head-to-Head Series History
            ATLANTA is 6-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
            ATLANTA is 7-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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            SACRAMENTO (16 - 25) at MEMPHIS (25 - 19) - 1/20/2017, 8:05 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            SACRAMENTO is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
            SACRAMENTO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
            SACRAMENTO is 54-73 ATS (-26.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

            Head-to-Head Series History
            MEMPHIS is 5-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
            MEMPHIS is 7-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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            GOLDEN STATE (36 - 6) at HOUSTON (33 - 12) - 1/20/2017, 8:05 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            GOLDEN STATE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
            HOUSTON is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
            HOUSTON is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
            HOUSTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
            HOUSTON is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
            GOLDEN STATE is 134-109 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
            GOLDEN STATE is 124-100 ATS (+14.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
            GOLDEN STATE is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
            GOLDEN STATE is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
            GOLDEN STATE is 74-54 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
            GOLDEN STATE is 65-47 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
            GOLDEN STATE is 200-160 ATS (+24.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

            Head-to-Head Series History
            GOLDEN STATE is 12-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
            GOLDEN STATE is 15-3 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
            11 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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            UTAH (27 - 16) at DALLAS (14 - 28) - 1/20/2017, 8:35 PM
            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

            Head-to-Head Series History
            DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
            DALLAS is 5-4 straight up against UTAH 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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            INDIANA (22 - 19) at LA LAKERS (15 - 31) - 1/20/2017, 10:35 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            INDIANA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
            INDIANA is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
            INDIANA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
            INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
            INDIANA is 207-154 ATS (+37.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
            LA LAKERS are 55-71 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
            LA LAKERS are 19-38 ATS (-22.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
            LA LAKERS are 59-87 ATS (-36.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
            LA LAKERS are 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
            LA LAKERS are 38-54 ATS (-21.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
            LA LAKERS are 60-79 ATS (-26.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

            Head-to-Head Series History
            LA LAKERS is 4-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
            INDIANA is 4-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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            • #7
              NBA

              Friday, January 20


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              Friday’s NBA Game of the Day: Warriors at Rockets
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              James Harden and the Rockets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific division opponents. They're 5.5-pt home pups vs the Warriors.

              Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets (+5.5, 236.5)

              The Golden State Warriors had no trouble turning away a pair of playoff contenders in their last two games and are winners of five straight after sweeping a four-game homestand. The Warriors will try to keep that momentum going and avenge one of their few losses when they open a road-heavy portion of the schedule with a visit to the Houston Rockets on Friday.

              Golden State faced one triple-double threat in Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook on Wednesday and let him fill up the stat sheet a bit but also forced him into 10 turnovers and locked down on the defensive end in the second half of a 121-100 triumph. The Warriors held the Thunder to 8-of-28 from beyond the arc and lead the NBA in 3-point field-goal defense, limiting opponents to 32.1 percent. That should come in handy against the Rockets, who hoist an average of 40 3-point attempts and connect at a rate of 37 percent. Houston missed its first 10 attempts from beyond the arc on Wednesday but knocked down 14 of the next 30 and pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks in a 111-92 win in which triple-double threat James Harden collected 38 points, eight assists and six rebounds.

              TV:
              8 p.m. ET, ESPN, CSN Bay Area (Golden State), ROOT (Houston)

              LINE HISTORY:
              The Rockets opened as 4.5-home dogs against the defending Western Conference champions and that line has since been bet up a full point to +5.5. The total opened at 236.5 and has yet to move off that number.

              WHAT SHARPS SAY:
              "Rare opportunity to lay a short number with the Warriors and it's a revenge spot to boot. But beware of the fact that Houston is 6-2 ATS as a dog this season!"

              INJURY REPORT:


              Warriors - PF David West (early Feb, thumb)

              Rockets - PF Ryan Anderson (questionable, illness)

              POWER RANKINGS: Warriors (-15.2) - Rockets (-9.4) + home court (-3) = Warriors -2.8

              ABOUT THE WARRIORS (36-6 SU, 18-23-1 ATS, 19-23 O/U):
              Golden State star Kevin Durant dominated his former team on Wednesday and went 13-of-16 from the field en route to a season-high 40 points - one more than he managed in a 132-127 double-overtime home loss to the Rockets on Dec. 1. Durant's offensive efficiency is the perfect complement to the Warriors' offense, and he is shooting 61.4 percent from the field - 55.2 percent from 3-point range - over the last five games. Golden State will put its NBA-best record to the test over the next four weeks as they play 10 of the next 13 on the road, including trips to Houston, the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis, and Durant's return to Oklahoma City on Feb. 11.

              ABOUT THE ROCKETS (33-12 SU, 28-17 ATS, 25-20 O/U):
              Harden collected 29 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in that Dec. 1 win, and he managed seven triple-doubles in 11 games before coming up short in Wednesday's win. The star guard was 14-of-25 from the field on Wednesday but was more impressed with his team's effort on the other end of the floor after holding Milwaukee to 39.8 percent shooting. "We're realizing that in order for us to get to where we want to go, we're gonna have to get stops," Harden told reporters. "When we get stops, we are 10 times better because we get out, we get in transition and we get easy points, easy 3s and layups. (Wednesday) was a good start for us, we've just got to carry it over."

              TRENDS:


              * Warriors are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games.
              * Rockets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific.
              * Rockets are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 Friday games.
              * Under is 10-1 in Warriors last 11 road games.
              * Over is 8-0 in Rockets last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.

              CONSENSUS:
              54 percent of the picks are siding with the road favorite Golden State Warriors and Over is picking up 59 percent of the totals wagers.


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