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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 13


Charlotte @ Houston

Game 717-718
December 13, 2017 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
114.521
Houston
128.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 14
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 12 1/2
220
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-12 1/2); Over

Toronto @ Phoenix

Game 715-716
December 13, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
121.988
Phoenix
114.791
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 7
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 11 1/2
217 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+11 1/2); Over

Milwaukee @ New Orleans

Game 713-714
December 13, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
122.406
New Orleans
120.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 2
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+2); Under

Utah @ Chicago

Game 711-712
December 13, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
122.751
Chicago
115.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 4 1/2
197
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-4 1/2); Under

Portland @ Miami

Game 709-710
December 13, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
116.339
Miami
122.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 6
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
201
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-2 1/2); Over

Denver @ Boston

Game 707-708
December 13, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
120.909
Boston
125.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 5
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 8
209
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+8); Under

Oklahoma City @ Indiana

Game 705-706
December 13, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
121.509
Indiana
120.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 1 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 1 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(+1 1/2); Over

Memphis @ Washington

Game 703-704
December 13, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
112.677
Washington
122.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 10
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 6 1/2
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-6 1/2); Under

LA Clippers @ Orlando

Game 701-702
December 13, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
115.414
Orlando
118.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 3 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 1
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(-1); Over

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NBA

Wednesday, December 13

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NBA Game of the Day: Thunder at Pacers
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers (-1, 212.5)

Paul George is set to make his return when the Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. George orchestrated a trade away from Indiana in the summer to join what he thought would be a winning situation, but it's the Pacers who enter Wednesday's clash with a better record.

George and the Thunder fell for the second time in three games to drop two games below .500 with a 116-103 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, and the team is still struggling to jell consistently. "For all the talent we have, obviously this is not where we want to be," George told reporters. "But we're going to remain optimistic about the future and what we can do. Once we find a way to really do it night in and night out, it's no panic mode, but we have to start playing better." George is averaging 20.6 points on 41.8 percent shooting for Oklahoma City while the main piece coming back to the Pacers in the trade that sent him away, shooting guard Victor Oladipo, is enjoying a breakout campaign and averaging 24.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Oladipo put up a career-high 47 points in a 126-116 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday that gave Indiana its fourth straight win.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Oklahoma, FS Indiana

LINE HISTORY: The Thunder opened as 1-point road favorites but this line jumped the fence to Pacers -2 early Wednesday before dropping slightly to -1 on Wednesday afternoon. The total hit betting boards at 213 and has dropped slightly to 212.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Thunder - SG A. Robinson (Questionable, Ankle).

Pacers - PG C. Joseph (Questionable, Shoulder), PG D. Collison (Questionable, Knee), PG E. Sumner (Out Indefinitely, Knee), SG G. Robinson III (Mid Feb, Ankle).

POWER RANKINGS: Thunder (-5.5) - Pacers (-4.8) + home court (-3) = Pacers -2.3

CHAMPIONSHIP FUTURES:

Thunder +2,000
Pacers +15,000

ABOUT THE THUNDER (12-14 SU, 8-18 ATS, 10-16 O/U): Russell Westbrook is trying to will Oklahoma City to victories and put up 30 points and seven assists on Monday, but the team could not overcome a terrible third quarter. The Thunder were outscored 40-22 in the period after holding the Hornets to 18 points in the second, and the inconsistency is becoming commonplace. "Twenty-six games. It's an 82-game season," Westbrook told reporters. "It's up to us, honestly. We just have to figure it out and play the same way every night."

ABOUT THE PACERS (16-11 SU, 17-10 ATS, 14-13 O/U): Oladipo was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season on Monday and is averaging 31.8 points on 53.8 percent shooting in five games this month. "Y'all might be surprised, but I put in the work," Oladipo told reporters. "I work every day. I have no limit to how hard I work. I'm trying to be great. There's no in between and I can't settle for anything less." That desire for greatness led Indiana to wins in 10 of its last 13 games and a spot among the top five in the East.

TRENDS:

* Thunder are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
* Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
* Under is 9-2 in Thunder's last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
* Over is 7-1 in Pacers' last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
* Over is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in Indiana.

CONSENSUS: 60 percent of the spread wagers are on the home favorite Pacers while 59 percent of the totals selections are on the Over.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

OKC at IND 07:00 PM
IND -1.5
U 212.0

POR at MIA 07:30 PM
MIA -3.0
O 202.5

UTA at CHI 08:00 PM
CHI +4.0

TOR at PHO 09:00 PM
TOR -11.5
O 217.5

CHA at HOU 09:30 PM
HOU -12.5
O 220.0

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DECEMBER NBA BEST BETS & OPINIONS (BASED ON 5 UNITS )

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/13/2017 3-6-0 33.33% -18.00
12/12/2017 5-9-0 35.71% -24.50
12/11/2017 NO PLAYS
12/10/2017 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/09/2017 6-13-0 31.58% -41.50
12/08/2017 7-9-0 43.75% -14.50
12/07/2017 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
12/06/2017 10-8-2 55.55% +6.00
12/05/2017 5-1-0 83.33% +19.50
12/04/2017 6-10-0 37.50% -25.00
12/03/2017 5-5-0 50.00% -2.50
12/02/2017 7-8-1 46.66% -9.00
12/01/2017 4-12-0 30.00% -46.00

Totals.........57 - 84 - 1......40.42%.......-177.00

BEST BETS:.......................ATS................... ......UNITS...........................O/U............................UNITS

12/13/2017....................1 - 3..........................-11.50.............................1- 2.........................-6.00
12/12/2017....................1 - 4...........................-17.00............................3 - 2.........................+4.00
12/11/2017.............................................. N O P L A Y S................................................. .............
12/10/2017....................1 - 3...........................-11.50............................3 - 0.........................+15.00
12/09/2017....................1 - 6...........................-28.00............................3 -1..........................+4.50
12/08/2017....................3 - 2...........................+4.00................. ..........3 - 3..........................-1.50
12/07/2017....................0 - 2...........................-11.00...........................2 - 1.........................+4.50
12/06/2017..................2 - 2 - 1.........................-1.00..........................4 - 1 - 1......................+14.50
12/05/2017....................2 - 1...........................+4.50................. ..........3 - 0.........................+15.00
12/04/2017....................4 - 4...........................-2.00.............................1 - 3..........................-11.50
12/03/2017....................2 - 2...........................-1.00............................ 2 - 1..........................+4.50
12/02/2017....................1 - 3 - 1......................-11.50...........................4 - 3..........................+3.50
12/01/2017....................2 - 5 - 1......................-17.50...........................1 - 3..........................-11.50

Totals.......................20 - 37 - 3........................-103.60......................30 - 17- 1.......................+35.00

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NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, December 14

Detroit @ Atlanta

Game 501-502
December 14, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
121.465
Atlanta
115.227
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 6
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 3 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-3 1/2); Under

New York @ Brooklyn

Game 503-504
December 14, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
118.774
Brooklyn
116.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 2 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
Pick
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
Over

LA Lakers @ Cleveland

Game 505-506
December 14, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
118.223
Cleveland
125.554
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 7 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 10
219
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+10); Under

Sacramento @ Minnesota

Game 507-508
December 14, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
114.665
Minnesota
120.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 10
203 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+10); Over

Dallas @ Golden State

Game 509-510
December 14, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
119.767
Golden State
126.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 7
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 12
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+12); Over




NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, December 14

Pistons won three of last four games with Atlanta; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five games here. Eight of last nine series games went over the total. Detroit lost its last seven games; they’re 9-5 vs spread on road, 1-1 as favorites. Pistons’ last seven games stayed under the total. Atlanta lost nine of its last 12 games; they’re 5-4 as home underdogs. Hawks’ last four games went over the total.

Home side won seven of last nine Knick-Net games; New York is 1-3 vs spread in last four trips to Brooklyn. Four of last six series games stayed under total. New York won three of its last four games; they’re 1-8 vs spread on road, 0-2 as favorites. Knicks’ last three games went over the total. Brooklyn won three of last four games; they’re 6-3 as home underdogs. Nets’ last five games stayed under the total.

Lakers lost last six games with Cleveland, but covered three of last four; they’re 3-1 vs spread in last four visits to Ohio. Last eight series games went over total. Lakers lost six of their last eight games; they’re 5-6 as road underdogs. Four of LA’s last five games stayed under total. Cavaliers won 15 of their last 16 games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven, they’re 3-12 as home favorites. Four of their last five games stayed under.

Kings won three of last four games with Minnesota (over 3-1); road team won four of last five series games. Sacramento is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Sacramento split its last ten games; they covered their last five tries as a road underdog. Three of their last four games stayed under total. Minnesota split its last 14 games; they’re 2-10 vs spread as home favorites. Five of their last seven games went over total.

Golden State won its last seven games with Dallas (5-2 vs spread, over 5-2); Dallas is 2-3 vs spread in its last five visits to Oakland. Mavericks lost three of last five games; they covered four of last five tries as a road underdog. Three of their last four games stayed under. Golden State won its last seven games; they’re 5-7 as home favorites. Four of their last five games stayed under the total.




NBA

Thursday, December 14

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Trend Report
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This source is showing "no trends to report" for all of today's matchups.


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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 14

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DETROIT (14 - 13) at ATLANTA (6 - 21) - 12/14/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 16-36 ATS (-23.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
ATLANTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NEW YORK (14 - 13) at BROOKLYN (11 - 15) - 12/14/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-4 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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LA LAKERS (10 - 16) at CLEVELAND (20 - 8) - 12/14/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games in the first half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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SACRAMENTO (9 - 18) at MINNESOTA (16 - 12) - 12/14/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-56 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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DALLAS (8 - 20) at GOLDEN STATE (22 - 6) - 12/14/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 390-322 ATS (+35.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 488-411 ATS (+35.9 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 79-49 ATS (+25.1 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 163-127 ATS (+23.3 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 198-158 ATS (+24.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 270-220 ATS (+28.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 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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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

NY at NJ 07:30 PM
NY +1.0
O 213.0

DET at ATL 07:30 PM
ATL +4.5
O 206.0

SAC at MIN 08:00 PM
MIN -10.5
U 203.0

LAL at CLE 08:00 PM
LAL +9.5
O 220.5

DAL at GS 10:30 PM
DAL +10.5
O 211.5

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NBA roundup: James hits milestone as Cavs top Lakers
December 14, 2017

CLEVELAND -- LeBron James tied Larry Bird for sixth all time in triple-doubles and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-112.

James' 59th triple double in 15 seasons consisted of 25 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Kevin Love led all scorers with 28 points, while Jose Calderon added a season-high 17 points.

Lonzo Ball, the Lakers rookie playing in his first game against James, finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Brandon Ingram paced the Lakers with 26 points.

The Cavs scored 100 points for the 22nd consecutive game. James dunked with 2:20 left and nailed a 6-footer with 1:38 remaining for a 117-108 lead. Lakers rookie Josh Hart scored a career-high 11 in his first pro start.

Warriors 112, Mavericks 97

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Klay Thompson buried three consecutive 3-pointers during a fourth-quarter flurry that finally allowed Golden State to pull away from Dallas for its season-high eighth straight victory.

The Mavericks led by as many as eight points in the first half and were still within 80-73 at the end of the third quarter before the defending champs took charge. Kevin Durant's 36 points were tops for Golden State, which beat the Mavericks for the eighth straight time overall and 10th in a row at home. Durant also had 11 rebounds and seven assists.7 points and 11 rebounds.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points and Harrison Barnes had 16 for Dallas, which had held its previous 10 opponents to an average of 97.8 points.

Timberwolves 119, Kings 96

MINNEAPOLIS -- Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points, 14 rebounds and a season-high five blocks as Minnesota coasted past Sacramento.

Andrew Wiggins followed up a rough shooting night two nights earlier to score 22 points for the Wolves on 9-of-17 shooting. Jimmy Butler chipped in 21 for Minnesota, which has won three of its last four games.

Towns scored 27 of his 30 points in the first three quarters. George Hill scored 16 points while Zach Randolph had 15 points and nine rebounds for Sacramento.

Pistons 105, Hawks 91

ATLANTA -- Detroit used a near triple-double by Andre Drummond and some improved 3-point shooting to snap its seven-game losing streak.

Drummond had 19 rebounds to go with 12 points and nine assists, and the Pistons made 13 of 30 shots from behind the arc in their victory over Atlanta. Tobias Harris had 19 points for the Pistons, Avery Bradley scored 18 and Langston Galloway contributed 17 off the bench, making 5 of 8 3-point attempts.

Ersan Ilyasova led the Hawks with 23 points, 12 of them coming in the first quarter. He made 10 of 14 shots.

Knicks 111, Nets 104

NEW YORK -- Courtney Lee scored a season-high 27 points as New York lost Kristaps Porzingis to a left knee injury and blew an 18-point lead before pulling out the victory over Brooklyn.

The Knicks won their third straight on a night when Porzingis exited in the third quarter with a sore left knee. Porzingis scored 13 points before departing with 9:25 remaining in the third. Lee led the Knicks by shooting 9 of 17 and came within three points of his career high set March 8, 2010. Michael Beasley, who replaced Porzingis, added 15 points, while Enes Kanter contributed 13 and nine rebounds.

Spencer Dinwiddie scored a career-high 26 points and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson added a career-best 25 for Brooklyn, but the Nets gave up 24 points on 17 turnovers.

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— Broncos 25, Colts 13— QB Brock Osweiler came off bench and played really well.

— Knicks 111, Nets 104— Knicks are now 2-8 on the road; this was a very short road trip.

— Northwestern 84, Valparaiso 50— Crusaders were 8-0, but now have lost three in a row, with two 30+-point losses against Big 14 teams.

— Giants’ CB Eli Apple was fined by the team for tweeting during last Sunday’ game; he was not active for the game, the 4th game he’s been inactive for this year.

— Oregon’s senior RB Royce Freeman is sitting out the Las Vegas Bowl Saturday so he doesn’t get hurt, as he prepares for the NFL Draft in April.

— Charlotte fired basketball coach Mark Price, nine games into his third season. Way to be patient— if you cut/pasted Mike Krzyzewski’s Duke tenure into this modern era, he might’ve been fired before he ever got to the NCAA tournament.

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NBA
Dunkel

Friday, December 15

Detroit @ Indiana

Game 801-802
December 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
121.228
Indiana
122.756
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 1 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 4 1/2
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+4 1/2); Over

Miami @ Charlotte

Game 803-804
December 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
117.665
Charlotte
118.723
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 1
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 5 1/2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+5 1/2); Under

LA Clippers @ Washington

Game 808-806
December 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
113.775
Washington
125.897
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 12
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 9 1/2
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-9 1/2); Under

Portland @ Orlando

Game 807-808
December 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
122.367
Orlando
114.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 7 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
N/A

Oklahoma City @ Philadelphia

Game 809-810
December 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
119.713
Philadelphia
123.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 4
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-1 1/2); Over

Utah @ Boston

Game 811-812
December 15, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
114.319
Boston
124.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 10
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 5 1/2
198 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-5 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Toronto

Game 813-814
December 15, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
114.786
Toronto
122.745
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 8
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 11
218
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+11); Over

Chicago @ Milwaukee

Game 815-816
December 15, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
115.446
Milwaukee
120.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 5
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 8
206
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+8); Under

Atlanta @ Memphis

Game 817-818
December 15, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
112.633
Memphis
122.145
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 9 1/2
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
N/A

New Orleans @ Denver

Game 819-820
December 15, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
115.319
Denver
122.878
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 7 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
N/A

San Antonio @ Houston

Game 821-822
December 15, 2017 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
122.324
Houston
126.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 8
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+8); Over

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Long Sheet

Friday, December 15

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DETROIT (15 - 13) at INDIANA (16 - 12) - 12/15/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 17-36 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
INDIANA is 215-160 ATS (+39.0 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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MIAMI (13 - 14) at CHARLOTTE (10 - 17) - 12/15/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 9-7 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 9-7 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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LA CLIPPERS (11 - 15) at WASHINGTON (15 - 13) - 12/15/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 395-460 ATS (-111.0 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 149-193 ATS (-63.3 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

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

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PORTLAND (14 - 13) at ORLANDO (11 - 18) - 12/15/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (14 - 13) - 12/15/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 65-43 ATS (+17.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-71 ATS (-39.1 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (13 - 15) at BOSTON (24 - 6) - 12/15/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in the first half of the season this season.

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

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BROOKLYN (11 - 16) at TORONTO (18 - 8) - 12/15/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-0 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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CHICAGO (7 - 20) at MILWAUKEE (15 - 11) - 12/15/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 270-324 ATS (-86.4 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 393-457 ATS (-109.7 Units) in home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-4 straight up against CHICAGO 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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ATLANTA (6 - 22) at MEMPHIS (8 - 20) - 12/15/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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NEW ORLEANS (15 - 14) at DENVER (15 - 13) - 12/15/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (19 - 9) at HOUSTON (22 - 4) - 12/15/2017, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1018-891 ATS (+37.9 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 209-147 ATS (+47.3 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 15

Pacers won seven of last eight games with Detroit; Pistons are 0-5 vs spread in last five visits here. Over is 5-5 in last ten series games. Pistons snapped a 7-game losing streak last nite; they’re 8-4 vs spread as road underdogs- their last eight games all stayed under the total. Indiana won four of its last five games; they’re 5-2 as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under total.

Miami won five of its last seven games with the Hornets; they’re 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Charlotte. Eight of their last ten games stayed under the total. Miami is 3-5 in its last eight games; they’re 6-4 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 8-1-1 in their last ten games. Charlotte lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 7-3 as home favorites. Under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Home side won seven of last eight Clipper-Wizard games; LA is 2-3 vs spread in last five trips here. Eight of last ten series games went over the total. Clippers won their last three games, by 1-5-11 points; they’re 3-6 as road underdogs. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Washington is 5-6 in its last 11 games; they’re 4-7 as home favorites. Six of their last seven games stayed under total.

Portland won three of last four games with Orlando; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to the Magic Kingdom. Four of last five series games stayed under. Portland lost five of its last six games; they’re 3-2-1 as road underdogs. Five of their last seven games stayed under total. Orlando lost 14 of its last 17 games; they’re 1-6 as home favorites. Four of their last six games stayed under the total.

Thunder won last 10 games with Philly, but 76ers covered four of last six; OKC is 0-3 vs spread in last three visits here. Under is 8-1 in last nine series games. Thunder won five of their last seven games; they’re 4-11 vs spread on road, 1-0 as road underdogs. Four of their last six games stayed under the total. Philadelphia lost four of its last five games; they’re 6-4 as home favorites. Five of their last seven games stayed under total.

Celtics won eight of their last ten games with Utah; three of last four series games went over total. Jazz is 0-3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Beantown. Utah lost its last four games, by 6-11-17-3 points; they’re 3-5 as road underdogs. Five of their last seven games went over total. Boston won 22 of last 25 games; they’re 8-3-2 vs spread as home favorites. Over is 6-4 in their last ten games.

Raptors won their last eight games with Brooklyn; under is 4-2 in last six series games. Nets are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Canada. Nets are 5-4 in their last nine games; they covered their last eight games as a road underdog. Five of their last six games stayed under the total. Toronto won seven of its last eight games; they’re 5-5 as home favorites. Five of their last seven games went over the total.

Bucks won three of last four games with Chicago; four of last six series games stayed under the total. Bulls are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Wisconsin. Chicago won its last four games, covered its last five; they’re 3-6-1 as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total. Milwaukee won six of its last eight games; they’re 6-5 as home favorites. Eight of their last ten games went over total.

Hawks won three of last four games with Memphis; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Six of last seven series games stayed under total. Atlanta lost six of its last eight games; they’re 7-2 vs spread in last nine games as a road dog. Four of their last five games went over the total. Memphis lost five in row, 16 of last 17 games; they’re 2-7 as home favorites. Under is 10-4 in their last 14 games.

Pelicans lost three of their last four games with Denver; they’re 2-2 vs spread in their last four games in this building. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games. New Orleans is 4-6 in its last ten games; they’re 5-4 vs spread as road underdogs. their last nine games went over the total. Denver lost four of its last six games; they’re 6-4 as home favorites. Four of their last six games went over.

Spurs won seven of last nine games with Houston; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last five games in this building. Four of last six series games went over the total. San Antonio won eight of tis last ten games; they’re 3-2 as road underdogs. Five of their last seven games stayed under the total. Houston won its last 11 games; they’re 6-6 vs spread as home favorites. Three of their last four games went over total.

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Friday, December 15

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Trend Report
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DETROIT @ INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 11 games on the road
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

PORTLAND @ ORLANDO
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland

LA CLIPPERS @ WASHINGTON
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games

OKLAHOMA CITY @ PHILADELPHIA
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home

MIAMI @ CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 9 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 9 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 10 games when playing Miami

UTAH @ BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

BROOKLYN @ TORONTO
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn

ATLANTA @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Memphis
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 9 games at home

CHICAGO @ MILWAUKEE
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

NEW ORLEANS @ DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games on the road
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

SAN ANTONIO @ HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER NBA BEST BETS & OPINIONS (BASED ON 5 UNITS )

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/14/2017 5-5-0 50.00% -2.50
12/13/2017 3-6-0 33.33% -18.00
12/12/2017 5-9-0 35.71% -24.50
12/11/2017 NO PLAYS
12/10/2017 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/09/2017 6-13-0 31.58% -41.50
12/08/2017 7-9-0 43.75% -14.50
12/07/2017 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
12/06/2017 10-8-2 55.55% +6.00
12/05/2017 5-1-0 83.33% +19.50
12/04/2017 6-10-0 37.50% -25.00
12/03/2017 5-5-0 50.00% -2.50
12/02/2017 7-8-1 46.66% -9.00
12/01/2017 4-12-0 30.00% -46.00

Totals.........62 - 89 - 1......41.05%.......-179.50

BEST BETS:.......................ATS................... ......UNITS...........................O/U............................UNITS

12/14/2017....................2 - 0..........................+10.00................. ...........2 - 2........................-1.00
12/13/2017....................1 - 3..........................-11.50.............................1- 2.........................-6.00
12/12/2017....................1 - 4...........................-17.00............................3 - 2.........................+4.00
12/11/2017.............................................. N O P L A Y S................................................. .............
12/10/2017....................1 - 3...........................-11.50............................3 - 0.........................+15.00
12/09/2017....................1 - 6...........................-28.00............................3 -1..........................+4.50
12/08/2017....................3 - 2...........................+4.00................. ..........3 - 3..........................-1.50
12/07/2017....................0 - 2...........................-11.00...........................2 - 1.........................+4.50
12/06/2017..................2 - 2 - 1.........................-1.00..........................4 - 1 - 1......................+14.50
12/05/2017....................2 - 1...........................+4.50................. ..........3 - 0.........................+15.00
12/04/2017....................4 - 4...........................-2.00.............................1 - 3..........................-11.50
12/03/2017....................2 - 2...........................-1.00............................ 2 - 1..........................+4.50
12/02/2017....................1 - 3 - 1......................-11.50...........................4 - 3..........................+3.50
12/01/2017....................2 - 5 - 1......................-17.50...........................1 - 3..........................-11.50

Totals.......................22 - 37 - 3........................-93.60......................32 - 19- 1.......................+34.00

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Friday's Tip Sheet
December 15, 2017

Game of the Night: Spurs at Rockets – 9:35 PM EST

The top two teams not only in Texas but also in the Southwest division meet up at the Toyota Center for the first time this season. Houston (22-4 SU, 14-11-1 ATS) is riding an 11-game winning streak following Wednesday’s 108-96 victory over Charlotte as 12-point home favorites. Chris Paul paced the Rockets with 30 points and 11 assists, as Houston improved to an impressive 12-0 with the All-Star point guard in the lineup.

The Spurs (19-9 SU, 14-13-1 ATS) look to rebound after getting tripped up by another Lone Star State rival on Tuesday in a 95-89 setback at Dallas. Kawhi Leonard made his season debut after missing the first 27 games with a quad injury as last season’s MVP finalist scored 13 points in 16 minutes of action. Gregg Popovich’s squad moved to 11-2 this season to the UNDER on the road, while being held to less than 100 points for the 10th time away from AT&T Center this season.

San Antonio knocked out Houston in six games of the Western Conference semifinals last season, including the series clincher at the Toyota Center by 39 points. The Spurs captured four of five meetings at Houston, while posting a 7-3 mark against the Rockets in 10 matchups from the regular season and playoffs in 2016-17.

Great Expectations

The Thunder (13-14 SU, 9-18 ATS) ended a nine-game ATS slide in Wednesday’s 100-95 triumph over the Pacers in Paul George’s return to Indiana. OKC covered for the first time as a favorite since November 15 against Chicago, as the Thunder improved to 5-2 in the past seven games to creep closer to the .500 mark. The Thunder continue a three-game road trip in Philadelphia, seeking consecutive away victories for only the second time this season.

The 76ers (14-13 SU, 16-10-1 ATS) put a halt to a four-game skid in Wednesday’s 118-112 overtime victory at Minnesota as five-point underdogs. Rookie standout Ben Simmons was limited to eight points in 40 minutes of action, but Joel Embiid registered a 28-point, 12-rebound effort to end a three-game losing streak against Western Conference opponents. Philadelphia has slipped to a 1-4 ATS record in its past five home contests, while looking for its first win over OKC since 2008, a span of 16 consecutive losses.

Sounds of Silence

Utah (13-15 SU, 15-13 ATS) was finally getting things on the right track following a six-game winning streak, capped off by a 116-69 blowout of Washington on December 4. The Jazz haven’t won since that rout as Quin Snyder’s club is riding a four-game skid, including a 103-100 setback at Chicago on Wednesday less than a month after destroying the Bulls by 30 points at home. Utah travels to Boston as the next six games for the Jazz come against playoff teams from last season (Celtics, Cavaliers, Rockets, Thunder twice, Spurs).

This was supposed to be the first time Gordon Hayward faced off against his former team, but the Celtics’ forward suffered a devastating leg injury in the season opener at Cleveland. Boston (24-6 SU, 20-8-2 ATS) hasn’t skipped a beat with Hayward sidelined as the Celtics are in control of the Atlantic division, while holding off Denver on Wednesday, 124-118 as six-point favorites. The C’s have owned the Jazz recently by winning eight of the last 10 meetings since 2012, including each of the past five matchups at TD Garden.

Central Clash

The Pistons (15-13 SU, 17-9-2 ATS) ended their seven-game losing streak in Thursday’s 105-91 triumph at Atlanta to easily cash as 4 ½-point favorites. Detroit heads to Indiana looking to improve on a 3-2 record with no rest, while splitting a pair of matchups with the Pacers this season as each squad has won at home. The Pistons own a solid 8-2-1 ATS mark as a road underdog, but one of those two defeats came at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in mid-November, 107-100 as 1 ½-point ‘dogs.

The Pacers (16-12 SU, 17-11 ATS) put together a furious rally against Oklahoma City on Wednesday after trailing by double-digits, but fell short in a 100-95 loss to see their four-game winning streak snapped. Indiana’s six-game homestand finishes up tonight as the Pacers seek a 4-0 record at home against Central division foes. Nate McMillan’s squad has won all seven games this season when listed in the home favorite role, while covering six times.

Clipper Comeback

Following a 4-0 start to the season, the Clippers (11-15 SU, 12-14 ATS) dropped 15 of their next 19 games and Blake Griffin suffered a knee injury that will keep sidelined indefinitely. However, Los Angeles has suddenly won three straight games, as this hot streak began in last Saturday’s 113-112 triumph over Washington as two-point underdogs. Now, the Clippers and Wizards hook up for the second time in less than a week, this time at Capital One Arena where Los Angeles has dropped two of the past three visits.

The Wizards (15-13 SU, 14-14 ATS) returned home from a five-game road swing to hold off the Grizzlies on Wednesday, 93-87 as 7 ½-point favorites. John Wall returned to the Washington lineup after missing nine games with a knee injury as the All-Star guard scored 13 points, but the Wizards own a 3-7 ATS home record when Wall is active. Since November 17, Washington has slipped to a 1-5 ATS mark as a favorite, including a 1-4 ATS ledger this season at home against Western Conference foes.

Unbelievea-Bulls

Don’t look now, but Chicago (7-20 SU, 14-12-1 ATS) is surging. Granted, the Bulls aren’t a threat for the postseason, but Fred Hoiberg’s club has won four straight games, while covering in each of their past five. Chicago took care of Utah as home underdogs on Wednesday to sweep a three-game homestand with all three victories coming in the ‘dog role. The Bulls make the short trip to Milwaukee, as Chicago dropped three of four meetings to its Central division rival last season.

The Bucks (15-11 SU, 10-12-4 ATS) look to rebound following Wednesday’s seven-point setback at New Orleans, as Jason Kidd’s squad has won seven of their past eight contests at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee has won and covered in each of its previous three opportunities off a road loss, while the Bucks are laying their biggest number to the Bulls tonight (8) since being listed as a seven-point favorite back in November 2002.

Fast Break

-- Miami and Charlotte meet for the second time this month after the Heat rallied past the Hornets two weeks ago, 105-100. The Heat have captured five of the past seven matchups, while the Hornets have lost four of their previous five home games overall.

-- The Blazers rallied from a 16-point deficit in Wednesday’s win at Miami as Portland makes the short trip to Orlando. Portland defeated Orlando at the Moda Center last month, 99-94, but the Blazers have lost four of their past five visits to Amway Center. The Magic has failed to cover in five straight games, while dropping three in a row overall.

-- The Nets head north of the border following a seven-point home loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Brooklyn lost all four matchups with Toronto last season, while going 0-8 SU and 2-6 ATS in the past eight meetings. The Raptors are riding a 7-1 run, but return home from a four-game road trip after edging Phoenix on Wednesday.

-- Atlanta and Memphis have been perennial playoff teams over the last five years, but the two teams have combined for just 14 wins this season. The Grizzlies have lost 15 of their past 16 games, including 11 of their previous 12 at FedEx Forum. The road team won each matchup last season, while the Hawks own a dreadful 0-6 record with no rest following Thursday’s home defeat to the Pistons.

-- New Orleans and Denver have split a pair of high-scoring games this season with the Pelicans knocking off the Nuggets nine days ago, 123-114. The Nuggets are back at home following a six-game road swing, as Denver posted a 2-4 SU and 2-3-1 ATS mark. New Orleans has compiled an impressive 7-3 ATS record in its previous 10 away contests, including consecutive covers as underdogs at Houston and Portland.