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Wednesday's Tip Sheet
November 14, 2017
Game of the Night: 76ers at Lakers – 10:35 PM EST
Four players selected in the top three of the NBA draft over the last three years take the court at Staples Center on Wednesday. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid have helped lead the 76ers (7-6 SU, 9-4 ATS) to victories in six of their past eight games, including a 109-105 triumph over the Clippers on Monday. Embiid is averaging 20.9 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, while Simmons is close to averaging a double-double with 17.8 ppg and 9.2 rpg.
Embiid and Simmons each posted double-doubles against the Clippers on Monday, while Robert Covington put together a 31-point effort on 9-of-12 shooting to send Los Angeles to a sixth straight loss. The 76ers have compiled a solid 6-3 ATS record away from Wells Fargo Center, as this is the final game of a five-game road swing before returning home on Saturday to host Golden State.
The Lakers (6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS) wrapped up their four-game road trip with a victory at Phoenix on Monday, 100-93 to bust the 100-point mark (barely) for the first time in five games. Rookie guard Lonzo Ball struggled again from the floor by scoring seven points on 3-of-10 shooting, while Brandon Ingram made only 2-of-9 shots from the field for six points. The Lakers have started to heat up at home recently by winning three straight at Staples Center, including outright underdog victories over the Pistons and Grizzlies.
Piston Power
Detroit (10-3 SU, 9-3-1 ATS) has sprinted out to a 7-1 mark at home after sweeping a five-game homestand, capped off by Sunday’s 112-103 triumph over Miami. Now, the Pistons have to show their meddle on the highway, where they have already knocked off the Warriors and Clippers. Detroit travels to Milwaukee looking to knock off the Bucks for the second time this season after beating Jason Kidd’s squad, 105-96 on November 3.
The Bucks (7-5 SU, 6-5-2 ATS) have suddenly won three straight after a four-game losing streak, topped off by Monday’s 110-103 home victory over the Grizzlies. Milwaukee has had its way with Detroit at home the last few seasons by beating the Pistons in four of the past five meetings at BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Silent Road
The highway hasn’t been kind to the Jazz (6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS), who are the only team in the league without an away victory. Utah travels to the Big Apple to face New York following Monday’s dreadful effort in a 109-98 home defeat to Minnesota as three-point underdogs. The Jazz have lost five of their last six games, while center Rudy Gobert remains sidelined due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Utah hopes to continue its recent domination of New York by winning five of the past six meetings, including a sweep last season.
The Knicks (7-6 SU, 8-5 ATS) squandered a 23-point lead in Monday’s three-point setback to the Cavaliers, but New York cashed as five-point ‘dogs to improve to 6-2 ATS in the last eight home contests. Since beginning the season at 0-3 ATS, Jeff Hornacek’s club has cashed tickets in eight of the past 10 games, while not losing consecutive games since the 0-3 start. The Knicks are perfect as a home favorite this season at 3-0 SU/ATS, while scoring at least 107 points in each of those wins.
Welcome Back
The Heat (6-7 SU, 4-7-2 ATS) return to the American Airlines Arena following a 3-3 SU and 4-2 ATS road swing. Miami lost the finale at Detroit, but pulled off underdog victories over the Clippers and Jazz to improve to 3-4 on the highway. The Heat host the Southeast division-leading Wizards as part of a home-and-home set that concludes in Washington on Friday. Miami swept the four-game series from Washington last season, as three of those wins came in the underdog role.
The Wizards (6-7 SU, 4-7-2 ATS) rebounded from a shocking home loss to the Mavericks last week to win three straight games over the Lakers, Hawks, and Kings by double-digits apiece. Washington is riding a five-game UNDER streak, as Scott Brooks’ squad has limited four of the past five opponents to 96 points or less. The Wizards are 4-1 to the UNDER away from Capital One Arena, but both matchups at Miami last season sailed OVER the total.
Big Easy Rematch
For the second time in less than a week, the Pelicans and Raptors are hooking up. In the first matchup at Air Canada Center last Thursday, Toronto outlasted New Orleans, 122-118, but failed to cash as five-point favorites. The Pelicans lost in spite of shooting 53.7% from the field, but DeMarcus Cousins brought down that number by hitting only 8-of-24 shots. The Raptors have won five consecutive meetings with the Pelicans since 2015, while limiting the Pelicans to 91 points or less in the last two matchups at Smoothie King Center.
Silver Streak
The Spurs (8-5 SU, 7-6 ATS) have owned Minnesota over the years by winning 12 straight meetings since November 2014, including a 107-99 triumph in the season opener. San Antonio travels to the Target Center following a 4-2 homestand, capped off by a 133-94 blowout of Chicago on Saturday. Gregg Popovich’s team has struggled on the road recently by dropping three straight, while getting limited to 94 points or fewer in each of those defeats.
The Wolves (8-5 SU, 6-6-1 ATS) bounced back from losses at Golden State and Phoenix to beat Utah on Monday to avoid a winless road trip. Minnesota in the midst of a six-game UNDER streak, while seeking its fourth consecutive home win after topping the 112-point mark in each of its last three wins at the Target Center.
Nic of Time
The Hornets (5-7 SU, 5-6-1 ATS) are back at home after losing all four contests on its recent road swing, including a pair of setbacks by five points or less in the final two at New York and Boston. Charlotte welcomes back swingman Nicolas Batum (15.1 ppg last season), who makes his season debut after suffering an elbow injury in the preseason. The Hornets host the Cavaliers, who swept Charlotte last season by capturing all four games, while cashing the OVER three times.
Cleveland (7-7 SU, 4-9-1 ATS) failed to cover in Monday’s 104-101 comeback victory at New York as five-point favorites after erasing a 23-point deficit. Following a five-game OVER streak, the Cavs have finished UNDER the total in the last two contests, while allowing at least 100 points in 12 straight games.
Head-to-Head Matchups
-- Sacramento and Atlanta have combined for a 5-22 record so far as the two teams hook up at Philips Arena. The Kings and Hawks split their two-game series last season with the home squad winning each time, while Atlanta has won 10 consecutive home meetings with Sacramento dating back to 2007.
-- Indiana has lost five of six as the Pacers head to Memphis to face a Grizzlies’ club returning home from a 2-3 road trip. Memphis owns a 6-1 record in the last seven matchups with Indiana since 2014, including four double-digit wins at FedEx Forum.
-- If the Thunder can face solely Eastern Conference opponents, they would be just fine. Oklahoma City has compiled a 4-1 SU/ATS record against the East, including a 101-69 annihilation of Chicago at the United Center last month. The Bulls visit OKC on Wednesday as Chicago has won in its past two matchups at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
-- The Magic finish up a four-game western swing at Portland, trying to rebound from losses at Denver and Golden State. The road team won each meeting last season, as Orlando snapped a four-game losing streak at the Moda Center that dated back to 2013.
November 14, 2017
Game of the Night: 76ers at Lakers – 10:35 PM EST
Four players selected in the top three of the NBA draft over the last three years take the court at Staples Center on Wednesday. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid have helped lead the 76ers (7-6 SU, 9-4 ATS) to victories in six of their past eight games, including a 109-105 triumph over the Clippers on Monday. Embiid is averaging 20.9 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, while Simmons is close to averaging a double-double with 17.8 ppg and 9.2 rpg.
Embiid and Simmons each posted double-doubles against the Clippers on Monday, while Robert Covington put together a 31-point effort on 9-of-12 shooting to send Los Angeles to a sixth straight loss. The 76ers have compiled a solid 6-3 ATS record away from Wells Fargo Center, as this is the final game of a five-game road swing before returning home on Saturday to host Golden State.
The Lakers (6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS) wrapped up their four-game road trip with a victory at Phoenix on Monday, 100-93 to bust the 100-point mark (barely) for the first time in five games. Rookie guard Lonzo Ball struggled again from the floor by scoring seven points on 3-of-10 shooting, while Brandon Ingram made only 2-of-9 shots from the field for six points. The Lakers have started to heat up at home recently by winning three straight at Staples Center, including outright underdog victories over the Pistons and Grizzlies.
Piston Power
Detroit (10-3 SU, 9-3-1 ATS) has sprinted out to a 7-1 mark at home after sweeping a five-game homestand, capped off by Sunday’s 112-103 triumph over Miami. Now, the Pistons have to show their meddle on the highway, where they have already knocked off the Warriors and Clippers. Detroit travels to Milwaukee looking to knock off the Bucks for the second time this season after beating Jason Kidd’s squad, 105-96 on November 3.
The Bucks (7-5 SU, 6-5-2 ATS) have suddenly won three straight after a four-game losing streak, topped off by Monday’s 110-103 home victory over the Grizzlies. Milwaukee has had its way with Detroit at home the last few seasons by beating the Pistons in four of the past five meetings at BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Silent Road
The highway hasn’t been kind to the Jazz (6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS), who are the only team in the league without an away victory. Utah travels to the Big Apple to face New York following Monday’s dreadful effort in a 109-98 home defeat to Minnesota as three-point underdogs. The Jazz have lost five of their last six games, while center Rudy Gobert remains sidelined due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Utah hopes to continue its recent domination of New York by winning five of the past six meetings, including a sweep last season.
The Knicks (7-6 SU, 8-5 ATS) squandered a 23-point lead in Monday’s three-point setback to the Cavaliers, but New York cashed as five-point ‘dogs to improve to 6-2 ATS in the last eight home contests. Since beginning the season at 0-3 ATS, Jeff Hornacek’s club has cashed tickets in eight of the past 10 games, while not losing consecutive games since the 0-3 start. The Knicks are perfect as a home favorite this season at 3-0 SU/ATS, while scoring at least 107 points in each of those wins.
Welcome Back
The Heat (6-7 SU, 4-7-2 ATS) return to the American Airlines Arena following a 3-3 SU and 4-2 ATS road swing. Miami lost the finale at Detroit, but pulled off underdog victories over the Clippers and Jazz to improve to 3-4 on the highway. The Heat host the Southeast division-leading Wizards as part of a home-and-home set that concludes in Washington on Friday. Miami swept the four-game series from Washington last season, as three of those wins came in the underdog role.
The Wizards (6-7 SU, 4-7-2 ATS) rebounded from a shocking home loss to the Mavericks last week to win three straight games over the Lakers, Hawks, and Kings by double-digits apiece. Washington is riding a five-game UNDER streak, as Scott Brooks’ squad has limited four of the past five opponents to 96 points or less. The Wizards are 4-1 to the UNDER away from Capital One Arena, but both matchups at Miami last season sailed OVER the total.
Big Easy Rematch
For the second time in less than a week, the Pelicans and Raptors are hooking up. In the first matchup at Air Canada Center last Thursday, Toronto outlasted New Orleans, 122-118, but failed to cash as five-point favorites. The Pelicans lost in spite of shooting 53.7% from the field, but DeMarcus Cousins brought down that number by hitting only 8-of-24 shots. The Raptors have won five consecutive meetings with the Pelicans since 2015, while limiting the Pelicans to 91 points or less in the last two matchups at Smoothie King Center.
Silver Streak
The Spurs (8-5 SU, 7-6 ATS) have owned Minnesota over the years by winning 12 straight meetings since November 2014, including a 107-99 triumph in the season opener. San Antonio travels to the Target Center following a 4-2 homestand, capped off by a 133-94 blowout of Chicago on Saturday. Gregg Popovich’s team has struggled on the road recently by dropping three straight, while getting limited to 94 points or fewer in each of those defeats.
The Wolves (8-5 SU, 6-6-1 ATS) bounced back from losses at Golden State and Phoenix to beat Utah on Monday to avoid a winless road trip. Minnesota in the midst of a six-game UNDER streak, while seeking its fourth consecutive home win after topping the 112-point mark in each of its last three wins at the Target Center.
Nic of Time
The Hornets (5-7 SU, 5-6-1 ATS) are back at home after losing all four contests on its recent road swing, including a pair of setbacks by five points or less in the final two at New York and Boston. Charlotte welcomes back swingman Nicolas Batum (15.1 ppg last season), who makes his season debut after suffering an elbow injury in the preseason. The Hornets host the Cavaliers, who swept Charlotte last season by capturing all four games, while cashing the OVER three times.
Cleveland (7-7 SU, 4-9-1 ATS) failed to cover in Monday’s 104-101 comeback victory at New York as five-point favorites after erasing a 23-point deficit. Following a five-game OVER streak, the Cavs have finished UNDER the total in the last two contests, while allowing at least 100 points in 12 straight games.
Head-to-Head Matchups
-- Sacramento and Atlanta have combined for a 5-22 record so far as the two teams hook up at Philips Arena. The Kings and Hawks split their two-game series last season with the home squad winning each time, while Atlanta has won 10 consecutive home meetings with Sacramento dating back to 2007.
-- Indiana has lost five of six as the Pacers head to Memphis to face a Grizzlies’ club returning home from a 2-3 road trip. Memphis owns a 6-1 record in the last seven matchups with Indiana since 2014, including four double-digit wins at FedEx Forum.
-- If the Thunder can face solely Eastern Conference opponents, they would be just fine. Oklahoma City has compiled a 4-1 SU/ATS record against the East, including a 101-69 annihilation of Chicago at the United Center last month. The Bulls visit OKC on Wednesday as Chicago has won in its past two matchups at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
-- The Magic finish up a four-game western swing at Portland, trying to rebound from losses at Denver and Golden State. The road team won each meeting last season, as Orlando snapped a four-game losing streak at the Moda Center that dated back to 2013.
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