The Bum's 2017 NBA Best Bets-Trends-News Thru Playoffs !

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REVISED RECORD:

SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY DECEMBER 2, 2017
Time (ET) Away Home Site
1:00 PM Phoenix Suns Boston Celtics TD Garden
2:00 PM Los Angeles Clippers Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center
3:00 PM Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center
7:30 PM Detroit Pistons Philadelphia 76ers Wells Fargo Center
7:30 PM Memphis Grizzlies Cleveland Cavaliers Quicken Loans Arena
8:30 PM Sacramento Kings Milwaukee Bucks BMO Harris Bradley Center
9:00 PM Los Angeles Lakers Denver Nuggets Pepsi Center
10:00 PM New Orleans Pelicans Portland Trail Blazers Moda Center at the Rose Quarter

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

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/01/2017 4-12-0 30.00% -4600


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

12/01/2017....................2 - 5 -1......................-17.50...........................1 - 3..........................-11.50

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here……..

13) When someone throws their Christmas tree out on the front lawn on December 1st, there is a pretty good chance that person is moving soon.

Thats how reporters were clued in that Jimbo Fi$her was bolting Florida State for the greener pa$ture$ of Texa$ A&M. You mock my dollar signs? Fi$her got $75M guaranteed for ten year$.

Seminoles need to beat UL-Monroe Saturday to go to a bowl; Fi$her is gone, DL coach Odell Higgins is the interim coach for Saturday and if they win, the bowl game.

12) So now Oregon’s Willie Taggert is the favorite for the Florida State job; FSU would be his third job in three years- he went from South Florida to Oregon last year.

If Taggert bolts Oregon, the Ducks would have their third coach in three years in 2018.

11) Then there is Tennessee, which still hasn’t hired a football coach and now they also have to hire a new athletic director. Pretty soon they also may need a new chancellor.

Good luck hiring a quality coach when the jackasses on Twitter have veto power over which coach gets hired, which is what happened earlier this week with the Greg Schiano debacle.

10) Interesting story on the TheMMQB.com on how the Buffalo Bills have a different player stand in front of the team every week and talk about what motivates him and what people have been the driving forces in their lives.

It allows players to get to know their teammates better and hopefully bonds them tighter as a team. An unusual approach; if the Bills make the playoffs, more teams will do it.

9) Six Sutter brothers played in the NHL; they combined to score 2,936 points, which is the NHL record for most points scored by a family.

Two Gretzky brothers played in the NHL; Brent Gretzky had one goal, three assists. Wayne Gretzky scored the rest of the family’s 2,861 points.

8) Sounds like major league baseball might add expansion teams in Portland/Montreal, go to 32 teams, four geographically-based divisions with a 156-game schedule.

7) Charlie Hoffman made 12 birdies Friday, shot a 63 and leads the Hero World Challenge; I’m only telling you because ESPN won’t report anything except what Eldrick Woods shoots. Guy makes 12 birdies out of 18 holes, it deserves some publicity.

6) Shohei Ohtani has until December 22 to sign with a major league team; there are reports from a Japanese newspaper that the Padres are one of his final five teams. Ohtani wants to hit and pitch in the majors and there are reports he wants to play on a team that doesn’t already have a Japanese player on it— no idea why.

5) Purdue 80, Maryland 75— NFL referee Gene Steratore worked this game; wonder if he has the Ravens’ game in Baltimore Sunday- would make his travel simpler.

4) Grambling 64, Georgia Tech 63— Awful loss for the Yellow Jackets; Grambling was ranked #338 before this game. Grambling had lost 63 games in a row against Power 5 teams, dating back 21 years. Yikes.

3) USC 31, Stanford 28— Wow, Sam Darnold has an interesting decision ahead of him after the Trojans’ bowl game; go play pro football and get rich, or stay in college and prepare for the NFL for one more season? If the Browns go 0-16, I’m guessing he stays at USC.

2) One of the themes of Moneyball was that Billy Beane “wanted to change the game” as far as how baseball front offices did their jobs.

Looks like he’s accomplished his goal; he’s turned front offices against the manager’s job and turned it into a middle-manager, button-pusher type that they think almost anyone can do.

Bronx Bombers named Aaron Boone manager, someone who has never managed in the major leagues before. You really think managing a baseball team in New York City is an entry-level job? The amount of media scrutiny that goes on? A first-timer is a good choice?

I could care less if the Bronx Bombers ever win another game; just seems to me that firing Joe Girardi for someone who is a rookie manager is an incredibly bad idea.

1) Derek Jeter is doing a hell of a job as Marlins’ owner; his latest fiasco (from CBS Sports):

“Miami Marlins fired a veteran scout a few days after he underwent colon cancer surgery. What’s worse, the scout received the phone call to learn of his dismissal while laying in the hospital waiting on a kidney transplant.”

Classy, great people skills; how much money could the scout possibly be making?

Trading Giancarlo Stanton in a salary dump will be Jeter’s next move; because they’re dumping salary, the Marlins will trade a guy who hit 59 homers and get very little back, in way of players.

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, December 2

Celtics won four of last five games with Phoenix; four of last six series games went over total. Suns covered six of last eight series games. Phoenix lost four of its last five games; they’re 4-4 vs spread as a road underdog. Six of their last eight games went over the total. Celtics won 19 of their last 21 games; they’re 6-2 vs spread as home favorites. Six of their last seven games went over the total.

Clippers won five of their last seven games with Dallas; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five games in this building. Over is 5-5 in last ten series games. Clippers won three of last four games but now Griffin is hurt; they’re 3-4 vs spread as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over the total. Dallas lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 1-3 as home favorites. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Nets won their last three games with Atlanta; under is 8-0-1 in last nine series games. Hawks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Brooklyn. Atlanta lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 4-5-1 vs spread as a road underdog. Five of their last seven games went over. Brooklyn lost six of its last nine games; they’re 2-1 vs spread as home favorites. Over is 5-3-1 in their last nine games.

Road team won four of last five Detroit-Philly games; Pistons covered their last three games in this building. Three of last four series games stayed under. Detroit won three of its last four games; they’re 7-1 vs spread as a road underdog. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total. 76ers won six of their last nine games; they’re 5-3 vs spread as a home favorite. Four of their last six games stayed under the total.

Cavaliers won four of last six games with Memphis; under is 3-1 in last four series games. Grizzlies are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Ohio. Memphis lost its last ten games and fired its coach; they’re 4-3 vs spread as road underdogs. Six of their last seven games stayed under the total. Cavaliers won their last ten games (5-5 vs spread); they’re 2-8 as a home favorite. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Bucks won their last three games with Sacramento; they just beat them by 25 in Sacramento four nites ago. Kings covered three of last four visits to Milwaukee. Last ten series games went over the total. Sacramento won three of last five games (3-1-1 vs spread); they’re 3-6-1 as road underdogs. Five of their last six games went over. Bucks won three of last four games; they’re 3-4-1 as home favorites. Three of their last four games went over.

Lakers lost seven of last ten games with Denver; LA is 1-3 vs spread in last four games in this building. Last nine series games went over the total. Lakers lost five of their last seven games; they’re 3-4 vs spread as road underdogs. Six of last seven series games went over total. Denver won its last five home games; they’re 5-3 vs spread as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Home side won eight of last ten Pelican-Trailblazer games; New Orleans is 1-5 vs spread in its last six visits to Oregon. Under is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Pelicans lost their last three games; they’re 3-4 vs spread as a road underdog. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Blazers won seven of last ten games; they’re 2-8-1 vs spread as home favorites. Eight of their last ten games stayed under the total.

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NBA

Saturday, December 2

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Trend Report
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PHOENIX @ BOSTON
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 9 games on the road
Boston is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

LA CLIPPERS @ DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 9 games when playing on the road against Dallas
LA Clippers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Dallas is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

ATLANTA @ BROOKLYN
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Brooklyn's last 9 games when playing Atlanta

MEMPHIS @ CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

DETROIT @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home

SACRAMENTO @ MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home

LA LAKERS @ DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Lakers's last 10 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers

NEW ORLEANS @ PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans's last 13 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games at home
Portland is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against New Orleans

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 2

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PHOENIX (8 - 15) at BOSTON (19 - 4) - 12/2/2017, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 158-116 ATS (+30.4 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) after allowing 130 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (8 - 12) at DALLAS (5 - 17) - 12/2/2017, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 220-270 ATS (-77.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (4 - 17) at BROOKLYN (8 - 13) - 12/2/2017, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 4-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (14 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (12 - 9) - 12/2/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 16-35 ATS (-22.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 63-39 ATS (+20.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-69 ATS (-37.9 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (7 - 14) at CLEVELAND (15 - 7) - 12/2/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games in the first half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-2 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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SACRAMENTO (7 - 15) at MILWAUKEE (11 - 9) - 12/2/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 158-203 ATS (-65.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 85-59 ATS (+20.1 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 391-456 ATS (-110.6 Units) in home games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 148-189 ATS (-59.9 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 258-313 ATS (-86.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 57-92 ATS (-44.2 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

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

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LA LAKERS (8 - 13) at DENVER (12 - 9) - 12/2/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-3 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 11) at PORTLAND (13 - 9) - 12/2/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, December 2

Phoenix @ Boston

Game 501-502
December 2, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
108.325
Boston
124.899
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 16 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
12 1/2
216
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-12 1/2); Under

LA Clippers @ Dallas

Game 503-504
December 2, 2017 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
113.582
Dallas
119.389
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 6
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 4 1/2
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-4 1/2); Under

Atlanta @ Brooklyn

Game 505-506
December 2, 2017 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
114.512
Brooklyn
117.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 3
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 5
219
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+5); Over

Detroit @ Philadelphia

Game 507-508
December 2, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
121.445
Philadelphia
122.567
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 5
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+5); Over

Memphis @ Cleveland

Game 509-510
December 2, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
111.356
Cleveland
124.407
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 13
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 11 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-11 1/2); Under

Sacramento @ Milwaukee

Game 511-512
December 2, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
109.223
Milwaukee
125.575
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 16 1/2
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 11
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-11); Under

LA Lakers @ Denver

Game 513-514
December 2, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
116.792
Denver
117.810
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 1
235
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
6
221 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+6); Over

New Orleans @ Portland

Game 515-516
December 2, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
116.558
Portland
118.774
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 6 1/2
206
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+6 1/2); Over

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

PHO at BOS 01:00 PM
PHO +12.0
O 215.5

LAC at DAL 02:00 PM
LAC +4.5
U 208.0

ATL at BK 03:00 PM
BK -5.0
U 218.5

MEM at CLE 07:30 PM
CLE -12.0
U 205.5

DET at PHI 07:30 PM
DET +5.0
O 214.5

SAC at MIL 08:30 PM
MIL -12.5
O 199.5

LAL at DEN 09:00 PM
DEN -4.5
O 221.5

NO at POR 10:00 PM
NO +6.5
U 207.0

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Irving helps Celtics knock off Suns 116-111
December 2, 2017

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James scored 34 points, including seven in the final 1:22, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-111 on Saturday night for their 11th straight victory.

Memphis has lost 11 in a row, including three since David Fizdale was fired Monday and replaced by interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

James, the reigning NBA Player of the Month, also had 12 assists. Kevin Love added 20 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland.

The Grizzlies trailed 91-72 late in the third quarter, but rallied all the way to a tie at 109 on Dillon Brooks' 3-pointer with 2:10 remaining. James' basket in the lane gave Cleveland the lead.

After Tyreke Evans missed a 3-pointer, James drove the lane, scored and converted the three-point play after being fouled by Brooks with 34 seconds left.

Brooks made two free throws, but James dribbled for several seconds on Cleveland's next possession and hit a jumper from the top of the key for a five-point lead with 5 seconds to go.

Evans had 31 points and 12 assists for Memphis. Marc Gasol scored 27 and passed 10,000 career points.

CELTICS 116, SUNS 111

BOSTON (AP) - Kyrie Irving had a key 3-pointer and a driving basket in the closing two minutes, helping Boston beat Phoenix.

Irving finished with 19 points, leading a balanced attack for Boston. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Morris each scored 17 points, Jayson Tatum had 15 and Al Horford added 14 points and 11 assists.

Devin Booker scored a season-high 38 points for Phoenix in his first game at TD Garden since he put up 70 against the Celtics on March 24. T.J. Warren had 19 points, and Tyson Chandler added 14 points and 18 rebounds.

Phoenix cut a 17-point deficit to 105-103 on Chandler's dunk late in the game. But Irving responded with a 3 from the right wing on the next possession, and his spinning shot off the backboard made it 112-106 with 29 seconds left.

76ERS 108, PISTONS 103

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid had 25 points and 10 rebounds and got the better of Andre Drummond down the stretch in a matchup of trash-talking big men to help Philadelphia beat Detroit.

Embiid drew the fifth and sixth fouls on Drummond and drew cheers as he waved goodbye to his fouled-out rival in between hitting four free throws to put Philadelphia ahead 100-95 with 2:35 left.

Robert Covington added 25 points, and Dario Saric had 17 points and hit a 3-pointer with 1:40 left to put the Sixers ahead 103-95.

Drummond had 14 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five steals. Tobias Harris scored 27 points, and Reggie Jackson had 25 points for the Pistons. They trailed by 18 points early in the third quarter.

PELICANS 123, TRAIL BLAZERS 116

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - DeMarcus Cousins had 38 points and New Orleans overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to beat Portland.

E'Twaun Moore added 19 points for the Pelicans. Damian Lillard had 29 points and eight assists for the Blazers, and CJ McCollum added 17 points.

Davis, the Pelicans' top scorer with an average of 25.2 points, was ruled out against the Blazers because of a pelvis injury. An All-Star, Davis was injured in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz on Friday night and carried off the court because he couldn't put pressure on his legs.

MAVERICKS 108, CLIPPERS 82

DALLAS (AP) - J.J. Barea had 21 points and 10 assists, and Dallas beat Los Angeles for coach Rick Carlisle's 700th career victory.

Dallas made 16 of 35 3-point attempts and had five players score in double figures. Dirk Nowitzki went 5 for 5 from the long range on his way to 16 points, and reserve Devin Harris finished with 15 points.

Carlisle became the 18th coach in NBA history with at least 700 wins.

DeAndre Jordan had 14 points and 17 rebounds for the Clippers (8-13), who have dropped two in a row after winning three straight. Lou Williams scored 18 points.

NUGGETS 115, LAKERS 100

DENVER (AP) - Jamal Murray had 28 points, Will Barton scored 13 of his 16 points in the final 7:44, and Denver scored the game's final 15 points to beat Los Angeles.

Denver was without its starting frontcourt of Nikola Jokic, Paul Millsap and Wilson Chandler. Millsap is out several months after surgery on his left wrist, Jokic was in a walking boot after suffering a sprained left ankle Thursday, but Chandler (back) could return Monday.

Brandon Ingram led the Lakers with 20 points and Brook Lopez had 15 points. Lonzo Ball had nine points, nine rebounds and five assists.

HAWKS 114, NETS 102

NEW YORK (AP) - Dennis Schroder scored 24 points and reserve Luke Babbitt had 20, leading short-handed Atlanta past Brooklyn.

Atlanta had five players score in double figures in its third road win of the season. DeAndre Bembry had 12 points, and Isaiah Taylor and Taurean Prince each had 11.

The Hawks played without starting center Dewayne Dedmon and rookie John Collins due to injuries. Dedmon hurt his left leg Wednesday night and is expected to miss three to six weeks. Collins, the 19th pick in the June draft, injured his left shoulder Thursday night and will be out for two to three weeks.

Spencer Dinwiddie had 15 points for Brooklyn.

BUCKS 109, KINGS 104

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and Milwaukee held off Sacramento.

Antetokounmpo made 17 free throws and had 13 rebounds, Khris Middleton added 25 points and Eric Bledsoe had 18. Milwaukee beat the Kings 112-87 on Tuesday night in Sacramento.

Zach Randolph led the Kings with 22 points, and Buddy Hield added 19.

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SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 3, 2017
Time (ET) Away Home Site
3:30 PM Orlando Magic New York Knicks Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM Golden State Warriors Miami Heat AmericanAirlines Arena
7:00 PM Los Angeles Clippers Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center
7:00 PM San Antonio Spurs Oklahoma City Thunder Chesapeake Energy Arena
9:30 PM Houston Rockets Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center

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

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/02/2017 7-8-1 46.66% -9.00
12/01/2017 4-12-0 30.00% -46.00

Totals.........11 - 20 - 1......35.48%.......55.00


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

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.............................3 - 8 - 2......................-29.00...........................5 - 6...........................-8.00

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 3

Knicks won four of last six games with Orlando; Magic is 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Seven of last ten series games stayed under the total. Orlando lost nine of its last ten games; their last six games went over total. Magic is 5-6-1 vs spread as a road underdog. New York lost three of its last four games; they’re 5-0 as a home favorite. Under is 5-2 in Knicks’ last seven games.

Golden State won six of last seven games with Miami, but the Heat covered four of last five; Warriors are 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to South Beach. Last three series games stayed under total. Golden State won six of its last eight games; they’re 5-7 as road favorites. Four of their last five games went over total. Miami won four of its last six games; they’re 1-2-1 as home underdogs. Under is 4-0-1 in their last five games.

Clippers won seven of last ten games with Minnesota; three of last four series games stayed under total. LA is 2-2-1 vs spread in last five visits to the Twin Cities. Clippers lost 11 of last 14 games; they’re 3-5 vs spread as a road underdog. Three of their last four games went over total. Minnesota is 3-5 SU in its last eight games, 3-6 vs spread as home favorites. Five of their last seven games went over total.

San Antonio won three of last four games with OKC; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Six of last nine series games stayed under total. Spurs won six of their last seven games; they’re 2-2 as road underdogs. Six of their last nine games stayed under the total. Oklahoma City lost five of its last seven games; they’re 4-4-1 as home favorites. Three of their last four home games stayed under.

Lakers lost seven of last eight games with Houston; last five series games went over. Rockets are 4-1 vs spread in last five series games played here. Houston won six in row, 12 of last 13 games; they’re 6-2 as a road favorite- four of their last five games stayed under total. Lakers are 1-3 vs spread if they played night before; they’re 8-5 vs spread at home, 5-5 as an underdog. Six of their last seven home games went over total.




NBA

Sunday, December 3

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Trend Report
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ORLANDO @ NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Orlando's last 14 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New York's last 14 games when playing at home against Orlando

SAN ANTONIO @ OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oklahoma City is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games when playing at home against San Antonio

GOLDEN STATE @ MIAMI
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Golden State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State

LA CLIPPERS @ MINNESOTA
LA Clippers is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Clippers is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games

HOUSTON @ LA LAKERS
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games at home


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NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, December 3

Orlando @ New York

Game 701-702
December 3, 2017 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
112.564
New York
119.988
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 7 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
New York
N/A

Golden State @ Miami

Game 703-704
December 3, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
132.112
Miami
118.229
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 14
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 10
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-10); Over

LA Clippers @ Minnesota

Game 705-706
December 3, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
115.711
Minnesota
122.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 7
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 12 1/2
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+12 1/2); Under

San Antonio @ Oklahoma City

Game 707-708
December 3, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
122.311
Oklahoma City
120.719
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 1 1/2
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 4 1/2
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+4 1/2); Under

Houston @ LA Lakers

Game 709-710
December 3, 2017 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
128.904
LA Lakers
114.455
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 14 1/2
231
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 11
225
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-11); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 3

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ORLANDO (9 - 14) at NEW YORK (11 - 10) - 12/3/2017, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-4 straight up against ORLANDO 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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GOLDEN STATE (17 - 6) at MIAMI (11 - 11) - 12/3/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.
MIAMI is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 128-174 ATS (-63.4 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (8 - 13) at MINNESOTA (13 - 10) - 12/3/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 220-271 ATS (-78.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 390-454 ATS (-109.4 Units) in home games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-53 ATS (-28.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (15 - 7) at OKLAHOMA CITY (9 - 12) - 12/3/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 183-137 ATS (+32.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 166-128 ATS (+25.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=98 points/game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 1015-888 ATS (+38.2 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 54-32 ATS (+18.8 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 411-329 ATS (+49.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-7 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (17 - 4) at LA LAKERS (8 - 14) - 12/3/2017, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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Hoop Trends - Sunday
December 3, 2017

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Spurs are 0-10-1 ATS (-9.50 ppg) as a dog after playing as a road favorite last game..

OU TREND OF THE DAY:


-- The Magic are 0-15-1 OU (-12.94 ppg) with less than two days rest off a loss in a home game in which their opponent shot over 50% from the field..

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Thunder are 0-13-1 OU (-12.46 ppg) off a home game in which Steven Adams shot better than 66 percent.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Knicks are 11-0 ATS (5.05 ppg) at home off a win as a favorite in which they scored more than 50 points in the paint.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

ORL at NY 03:30 PM
NY -1.0
U 214.5

LAC at MIN 07:00 PM
MIN -12.5
O 212.0

SA at OKC 07:00 PM
SA +4.5
O 198.0

GS at MIA 07:00 PM
MIA +10.5
U 221.5

HOU at LAL 09:30 PM
HOU -12.5
O 225.5

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NBA roundup: Warriors pull away from Heat
December 3, 2017

MIAMI -- Stephen Curry scored 30 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 123-95 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Golden State, which is 3-0 on its current road trip, also got 24 points from Kevin Durant and 19 from Klay Thompson. Curry, who scored 16 points in the first quarter, made 11 of 16 shots from the floor, including 5 of 9 on 3-pointers.

However, the Warriors lost reserve guard Shaun Livingston with 6:24 left in the second quarter to an ejection. Livingston, who thought he was fouled on a shot attempt, leaned in to argue with the referee and appeared to accidentally bump heads, resulting in his immediate dismissal.

The Heat were led by point guard Goran Dragic, who broke a slump with 20 points on 7-for-10 shooting. In his three previous games, Dragic failed to score in double figures, averaging 6.7 points on 30 percent shooting.

Thunder 90, Spurs 87

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Russell Westbrook had his seventh triple-double of the season, leading Oklahoma past a San Antonio team depleted by injuries and other absences.

Russell finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists but committed seven turnovers. Steven Adams added 19 points and 10 boards for the Thunder.

Dejounte Murray led the Spurs with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Davis Bertans added 16 points and five blocks. Already without All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs sat forwards LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Gay, and guards Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.

Timberwolves 112, Clippers 106

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, as Minnesota recovered and held on to beat Los Angeles.

Karl-Anthony Towns had his league-leading 19th double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds and Taj Gibson added 20 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota, which surrendered the lead in the fourth before Butler came to the rescue.

Austin Rivers scored 30 points, tying a career best with seven 3-pointers, for the shorthanded Clippers. DeAndre Jordan had 17 points and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles, which is without four injured starters in Blake Griffin, Patrick Beverley, Danilo Gallinari and Milos Teodosic.

Magic 105, Knicks 101

NEW YORK -- Nikola Vucevic scored 34 points and Orlando grabbed an early 17-point lead en route to just its second win in the last 12 games.

Evan Fournier had 20 and Jonathan Simmons added 16 as all five Magic starters scored in double figures. Orlando's starting lineup accounted for 95 of the team's 105 points.

Minus Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr., their top two scorers, the Knicks turned to Michael Beasley, who had 21 points. Courtney Lee had 19 points and Enes Kanter totaled 18 points and 16 rebounds to lead New York.

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SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY DECEMBER 4, 2017
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:00 PM New York Knicks Indiana Pacers Bankers Life Fieldhouse
7:00 PM Orlando Magic Charlotte Hornets Spectrum Center
7:00 PM Phoenix Suns Philadelphia 76ers Wells Fargo Center
7:30 PM Brooklyn Nets Atlanta Hawks Philips Arena
7:30 PM Milwaukee Bucks Boston Celtics TD Garden
8:00 PM Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls United Center
8:00 PM Golden State Warriors New Orleans Pelicans Smoothie King Center
8:00 PM Minnesota Timberwolves Memphis Grizzlies FedExForum
8:30 PM Denver Nuggets Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center
8:30 PM Detroit Pistons San Antonio Spurs AT&T Center
9:00 PM Washington Wizards Utah Jazz Vivint Smart Home Arena

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

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

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.........16 - 25 - 1......39.02%.......57.50


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

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...........................5 - 10 - 2......................-30.00...........................7 - 7...........................-3.50

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, December 4

New York @ Indiana

Game 501-502
December 4, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
117.204
Indiana
121.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 4
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
N/A

Orlando @ Charlotte

Game 503-504
December 4, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
115.309
Charlotte
118.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 3
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 8
221
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+8); Under

Phoenix @ Philadelphia

Game 505-506
December 4, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
110.425
Philadelphia
123.860
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 13 1/2
235
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 10 1/2
228
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-10 1/2); Over

Milwaukee @ Boston

Game 507-508
December 4, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
118.312
Boston
125.489
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 7
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 5 1/2
203
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-5 1/2); Over

Brooklyn @ Atlanta

Game 509-510
December 4, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
117.621
Atlanta
114.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 3
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
218
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+2 1/2); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago

Game 511-512
December 4, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
120.765
Chicago
114.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 6
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 10
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+10); Over

Minnesota @ Memphis

Game 513-514
December 4, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
122.667
Memphis
119.312
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2
203 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-2); Under

Golden State @ New Orleans

Game 515-516
December 4, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
133.445
New Orleans
121.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 12
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
N/A

Denver @ Dallas

Game 517-518
December 4, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
118.776
Dallas
116.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 3
210
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+3); Under

Detroit @ San Antonio

Game 519-520
December 4, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
121.465
San Antonio
119.550
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 4
198
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+4); Under

Washington @ Utah

Game 521-522
December 4, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
115.389
Utah
122.487
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
N/A