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**StarDust Bum** · 04-07-2019, 10:50 AM

Hoop Trends - Sunday
April 7, 2019
By Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Pacers are 12-0 ATS (+5.75 ppg) at home off a home game in which they allowed over 50% shooting.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Thunder are 0-14 ATS (-10.21 ppg) as a rested favorite off a double-digit win as a favorite in which they had more than 59% of the total rebounds.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Pistons are 16-0 OU (+10.84 ppg) at home after playing as a road dog when they are facing a team that has beaten them at least three straight.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Magic are 0-15 OU (-18.00 ppg) as a dog with rest off a game as a favorite when they are facing a team that has taken more than one third of their shots from beyond the arc.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-07-2019, 10:56 AM

SUNDAY, APRIL 7
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIA at TOR 12:00 PM
MIA +5.5
U 215.5

SA at CLE 03:00 PM
SA -8.5
U 220.0

OKC at MIN 03:30 PM
MIN +6.5
U 230.0

CHA at DET 04:00 PM
CHA +6.5
O 215.0

BK at IND 05:00 PM
IND -3.5
U 219.0

DAL at MEM 06:00 PM
MEM -2.0
U 211.0

PHO at HOU 07:00 PM
PHO +18.5
U 224.5

ATL at MIL 07:00 PM
ATL +10.5
O 234.0

ORL at BOS 07:30 PM
ORL +4.5
U 217.0

WAS at NY 07:30 PM
WAS -4.5
O 226.0

LAC at GS 08:30 PM
LAC +11.5
O 235.5

NO at SAC 09:00 PM
NO +10.5
O 234.5

DEN at POR 09:00 PM
POR -7.0
U 217.0

UTA at LAL 09:30 PM
LAL +12.0
O 216.5

**Udog** · 04-07-2019, 11:05 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 7

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MIAMI (38 - 41) at TORONTO (56 - 24) - 4/7/2019, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
MIAMI is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games this season.
MIAMI is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-36 ATS (-12.6 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-3 straight up against MIAMI 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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SAN ANTONIO (46 - 34) at CLEVELAND (19 - 61) - 4/7/2019, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 1089-955 ATS (+38.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 859-734 ATS (+51.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 368-287 ATS (+52.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 364-299 ATS (+35.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 440-361 ATS (+42.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 78-102 ATS (-34.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-54 ATS (-23.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 27-36 ATS (-12.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (46 - 33) at MINNESOTA (36 - 43) - 4/7/2019, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 55-74 ATS (-26.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Sunday games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 42-68 ATS (-32.8 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 386-455 ATS (-114.5 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (37 - 42) at DETROIT (39 - 40) - 4/7/2019, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 70-85 ATS (-23.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 29-44 ATS (-19.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

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

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BROOKLYN (40 - 40) at INDIANA (47 - 33) - 4/7/2019, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 91-76 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 48-35 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 89-72 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
BROOKLYN is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BROOKLYN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.
BROOKLYN is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
BROOKLYN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-1 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (31 - 48) at MEMPHIS (32 - 47) - 4/7/2019, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 76-50 ATS (+21.0 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 174-128 ATS (+33.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 43-34 ATS (+5.6 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
DALLAS is 523-442 ATS (+36.8 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 258-212 ATS (+24.8 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DALLAS is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 15-36 ATS (-24.6 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-5 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (29 - 51) at MILWAUKEE (59 - 21) - 4/7/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
ATLANTA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
ATLANTA is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 92-124 ATS (-44.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 6-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (19 - 61) at HOUSTON (52 - 28) - 4/7/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 36-44 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 35-49 ATS (-18.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 38-53 ATS (-20.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 43-57 ATS (-19.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 28-38 ATS (-13.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-44 ATS (-25.4 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1996.
HOUSTON is 113-148 ATS (-49.8 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-5 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 10-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (40 - 40) at BOSTON (48 - 32) - 4/7/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 97-78 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-53 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
ORLANDO is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-3 straight up against ORLANDO 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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WASHINGTON (32 - 48) at NEW YORK (15 - 64) - 4/7/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 74-90 ATS (-25.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 37-53 ATS (-21.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 27-40 ATS (-17.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in home games this season.
NEW YORK is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
NEW YORK is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW YORK is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 9-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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LA CLIPPERS (47 - 33) at GOLDEN STATE (55 - 24) - 4/7/2019, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 229-288 ATS (-87.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 135-98 ATS (+27.2 Units) in April games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 85-57 ATS (+22.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 45-34 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 38-29 ATS (+6.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 60-42 ATS (+13.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 34-44 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 30-41 ATS (-15.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Sunday games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-59 ATS (-20.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 9-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (53 - 26) at PORTLAND (50 - 29) - 4/7/2019, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
PORTLAND is 44-35 ATS (+5.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
PORTLAND is 46-32 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 7-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (32 - 48) at SACRAMENTO (39 - 41) - 4/7/2019, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-37 ATS (-14.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 28-38 ATS (-13.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 45-34 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 42-31 ATS (+7.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
SACRAMENTO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
SACRAMENTO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
SACRAMENTO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
SACRAMENTO is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SACRAMENTO is 36-26 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 49-36 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTAH (49 - 30) at LA LAKERS (36 - 44) - 4/7/2019, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 101-70 ATS (+24.0 Units) on Sunday games since 1996.
UTAH is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
UTAH is 38-26 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 63-49 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games this season.
LA LAKERS are 187-231 ATS (-67.1 Units) in home games in the second half of the season since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
LA LAKERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 27-36 ATS (-12.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 9-1 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**StarDust Bum** · 04-08-2019, 12:22 AM

Bucks beat Hawks 115-107 for 60th win
April 7, 2019
By The Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and Khris Middleton added 21 to send Milwaukee to a methodical 115-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, giving the Bucks 60 wins in a season for the first time since 1981.

The Bucks, who have clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference, led from the outset as the Hawks rested leading scorers John Collins and Trae Young.

Milwaukee led 85-72 entering the final period, but Atlanta pulled to 101-98 on a drive by DeAndre' Bembry with 3:28 left. Middleton countered with consecutive 3-pointers and Antetokounmpo connected from beyond the arc to put Milwaukee up 110-98.

Alex Len had a career-high 33 points for Atlanta, including six 3-pointers.

MAVERICKS 129, GRIZZLIES 127, OT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Salah Mejri scored a career-high 19 points, including the tying basket in regulation and the first seven points of overtime to lead Dallas.

Mejri, who had nine rebounds and four blocks, was 7 of 12 from the floor and made a pair of 3-pointers. Trey Burke led the Mavericks with 24 points, 14 in the fourth quarter and overtime. Justin Jackson and Dorian Finney-Smith added 16 points apiece, and Finney-Smith grabbed 12 rebounds.

Delon Wright had his second consecutive triple-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Grizzlies. Justin Holiday paced Memphis with a career-high 30 points.

ROCKETS 149, SUNS 113

HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden scored 30 points in just three quarters as Houston broke their NBA record by making 27 3-pointers in a 149-113 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Eric Gordon led the 3-point brigade by tying a career high with eight, Harden added five, P.J. Tucker had four and Danuel House three.

Gary Clark tied the record with a little over three minutes to play and Houston missed the next four before Austin Rivers broke it with 1:09 remaining. The Rockets have made 26 twice this season with the last time coming Tuesday at Sacramento.

Jamal Crawford had 27 points off the bench for the Suns with rising stars Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre out for the season with injuries.

NETS 108, PACERS 96

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - D'Angelo Russell scored 20 points and Joe Harris added 19, leading Brooklyn back into the NBA playoffs for the first time in four years.

The Nets moved into position to clinch when Miami lost in overtime at Toronto earlier in the day. It's also the first time since 2014-15 the Nets have not posted a losing record.

Domantas Sabonis finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Pacers. Thaddeus Young scored 16 in a game coach Nate McMillan promised to closely monitor the minutes his players logged.

THUNDER 132, TIMBERWOLVES 126

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists to help Oklahoma City remain a half-game ahead of San Antonio for seventh place in the Western Conference.

Paul George also scored 27 points and Dennis Schroder had 14 of his 21 in the fourth quarter for the Thunder.

Karl-Anthony Towns led Minnesota with 35 points, while Andrew Wiggins scored 24 and Dario Saric added 23. Tyus Jones scored 10 points and tied his career high with 13 assists.

SPURS 112, CAVALIERS 90

CLEVELAND (AP) - LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 points and 13 rebounds as San Antonio extended Cleveland's losing streak to nine games.

The Spurs recently clinched a postseason spot for a NBA record-tying 22nd year in a row, but they don't yet know who they'll play in the first round. San Antonio came into the day in eighth place, which would mean an early matchup with defending champion Golden State. However, the Spurs can still move ahead of Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Clippers as they own tiebreakers with both teams.

DeMar DeRozan and Patty Mills added 14 points apiece for the balanced Spurs, who turned back every Cleveland challenge in the second half. Mills made three 3-pointers in a two-minute span early in the fourth quarter to end any chances of the Cavs rallying.

Rookie Collin Sexton and Brandon Knight scored 16 each for Cleveland, and the Cavs celebrated the upcoming retirement of forward Channing Frye throughout the game.

RAPTORS 117, HEAT 109, OT

TORONTO (AP) - Pascal Siakam had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and Toronto further dented Miami's fading playoff hopes.

Norman Powell matched his season high with 23 points, Danny Green scored seven of his 21 points in overtime and OG Anunoby had 12 as Toronto won its fourth straight over the Heat.

Dwyane Wade scored 21 points and James Johnson had 18 for the Heat, who have lost a season-high four straight.

HORNETS 104, PISTONS 91

DETROIT (AP) - Kemba Walker scored 20 of his 31 points in the first half to help Charlotte build a big lead and cling to its chances of rallying for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Walker had 11 points in the first quarter and nine in the second, lifting the Hornets to a 60-42 lead. He also had plenty of help as reserve Frank Kaminski scored a season-high 24 points and Jeremy Lamb had 17 points off the bench as the Hornets won their third straight.

Ish Smith scored 20 points to lead Detroit, which has lost four straight to possibly plummet from being a sixth-seeded team to missing the postseason for a third consecutive year and the ninth time in a decade. Blake Griffin had 16 points on 5-of-18 shooting, Andre Drummond had 15 points and 23 rebounds and Wayne Ellington scored 14 points.

SPURS 112, CAVALIERS 90

CLEVELAND (AP) - LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 points and 13 rebounds as San Antonio extended Cleveland's losing streak to nine games.

The Spurs recently clinched a postseason spot for a NBA record-tying 22nd year in a row, but they don't yet know who they'll play in the first round. San Antonio came into the day in eighth place, which would mean an early matchup with defending champion Golden State. However, the Spurs can still move ahead of Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Clippers as they own tiebreakers with both teams.

DeMar DeRozan and Patty Mills added 14 points apiece for the balanced Spurs, who turned back every Cleveland challenge in the second half. Mills made three 3-pointers in a two-minute span early in the fourth quarter to end any chances of the Cavs rallying.

Rookie Collin Sexton and Brandon Knight scored 16 each for Cleveland, and the Cavs celebrated the upcoming retirement of forward Channing Frye throughout the game.

RAPTORS 117, HEAT 109, OT

TORONTO (AP) - Pascal Siakam had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and Toronto further dented Miami's fading playoff hopes.

Norman Powell matched his season high with 23 points, Danny Green scored seven of his 21 points in overtime and OG Anunoby had 12 as Toronto won its fourth straight over the Heat.

Dwyane Wade scored 21 points and James Johnson had 18 for the Heat, who have lost a season-high four straight.

MAGIC 116, CELTICS 108

BOSTON (AP) - Terrence Ross had 26 points, Nikola Vucevic added 25 points and 12 rebounds and Orlando clinched its first playoff berth in seven years.

Evan Fournier added 24 points for Orlando, which last made the postseason during the 2011-12 season. The Magic also got their first regular-season sweep over Boston since 1996-97.

Even with the loss, the Celtics clinched at least the fourth seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs when Brooklyn beat Indiana.

Kyrie Irving had 23 points for Boston. Al Horford finished with 18 points and Gordon Hayward added 16 off the bench.

KNICKS 113, WIZARDS 110

NEW YORK (AP) - Mario Hezonja scored a career-high 30 points and made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 44 seconds left, and New York beat Washington at home for the first time in six years.

Luke Kornet added 17 points and Kevin Knox had 16 for the Knicks, who would have tied the franchise record with a 65th loss had they not rallied from a 10-point deficit after three quarters.

They had lost nine straight at Madison Square Garden to the Wizards since their last victory on April 9, 2013, but Hezonja brought New York back with some big plays in the final period.

Jeff Green had 19 points and Thomas Bryant scored 17 for the Wizards, who need to beat Boston on Tuesday in their final game to avoid a 50-loss season.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-08-2019, 12:23 AM

SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY APRIL 9, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Boston Celtics Washington Wizards Capital One Arena
7:05 PM Charlotte Hornets Cleveland Cavaliers Quicken Loans Arena
7:05 PM Memphis Grizzlies Detroit Pistons Little Caesars Arena
7:35 PM Philadelphia 76ers Miami Heat AmericanAirlines Arena
8:05 PM Golden State Warriors New Orleans Pelicans Smoothie King Center
8:05 PM New York Knicks Chicago Bulls United Center
8:05 PM Toronto Raptors Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center
8:35 PM Phoenix Suns Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center
9:05 PM Denver Nuggets Utah Jazz Vivint Smart Home Arena
9:35 PM Houston Rockets Oklahoma City Thunder Chesapeake Energy Arena
10:35 PM Portland Trail Blazers Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home Site
8:05 PM Chicago Bulls Philadelphia 76ers Wells Fargo Center
8:05 PM Dallas Mavericks San Antonio Spurs AT&T Center
8:05 PM Detroit Pistons New York Knicks Madison Square Garden
8:05 PM Golden State Warriors Memphis Grizzlies FedExForum
8:05 PM Indiana Pacers Atlanta Hawks State Farm Arena
8:05 PM Miami Heat Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center
8:05 PM Oklahoma City Thunder Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum
8:05 PM Orlando Magic Charlotte Hornets Spectrum Center
10:35 PM Minnesota Timberwolves Denver Nuggets Pepsi Center
10:35 PM Sacramento Kings Portland Trail Blazers Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
10:35 PM Utah Jazz Los Angeles Clippers Staples Center

**StarDust Bum** · 04-08-2019, 12:32 AM

NBA APRIL RECORD OPINIONS AND BEST BETS !

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

04/07/2019 11-16-1 40.74% -33.00
04/05/2019 9-15-1 37.50% -37.50
04/04/2019 5-1-0 83.33% +19.50
04/03/2019 15-9-0 62.50% +25.50
04/02/2019 4-4-0 50.00% -2.00
04/01/2019 8-10-0 44.44% -15.00

Totals..............52-55-2 48.59% -42.50

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BEST BETS:

DATE........................ATS................... ..UNITS..................O/U..................UNITS.............TOTALS

04/07/2019..............4 - 4....................-2.00....................4 - 7................-18.50..............-20.50
04/05/2019..............3 - 5....................-12.50..................4 - 4.................-2.00...............-14.50
04/04/2019..............3 - 0....................+15.00.................2 - 1.................+4.50..............+19.50
04/03/2019..............4 - 1....................+14.50.................7 - 3.................+18.50............+33.00
04/02/2019..............1 - 1.....................-0.50...................2 - 2.................-1.00...............-1.50
04/01/2019..............2 - 2.....................-1.00...................5 - 3.................+8.50..............+7.50

Totals......................17 - 13.................+13.50................24 - 20..............+10.00............+23.50

**StarDust Bum** · 04-08-2019, 12:41 AM

Standings

Eastern Conference

RANK
TEAM W ‑ L PCT DIV CONF HOME AWAY GB >=.500(H/A)* <=.500(H/A)* TIE BREAK
BASIS STRENGTH
OF SCHEDULE

1 Milwaukee e 60 ‑ 21 0.741 14-2 40-12 33-7 27-14 0 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.406

2 Toronto a 57 ‑ 24 0.704 12-4 36-16 32-9 25-15 3 0 (0 ‑ 0) 1 (0 ‑ 1) 0 0.577

3 Philadelphia x 50 ‑ 30 0.625 8-8 30-20 30-10 20-20 9.5 0 (0 ‑ 0) 2 (1 ‑ 1) 0 0.388

4 Boston x 48 ‑ 33 0.593 10-6 34-17 28-13 20-20 12 0 (0 ‑ 0) 1 (0 ‑ 1) 0 0.467

5 Indiana x 47 ‑ 34 0.580 11-5 32-19 29-12 18-22 13 0 (0 ‑ 0) 1 (0 ‑ 1) 0 0.416

6 Brooklyn x 41 ‑ 40 0.506 8-8 28-23 22-18 19-22 19 0 (0 ‑ 0) 1 (1 ‑ 0) 1 0.619

7 Orlando se 41 ‑ 40 0.506 9-6 29-22 25-16 16-24 19 0 (0 ‑ 0) 1 (0 ‑ 1) 0 0.641

8 Detroit 39 ‑ 41 0.488 8-8 26-25 25-15 14-26 20.5 0 (0 ‑ 0) 2 (1 ‑ 1) 0 0.271

9 Charlotte 38 ‑ 42 0.475 10-5 28-22 25-15 13-27 21.5 1 (1 ‑ 0) 1 (0 ‑ 1) 3 0.467

10 Miami 38 ‑ 42 0.475 7-9 22-28 18-22 20-20 21.5 2 (1 ‑ 1) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.623

11 Washington o 32 ‑ 49 0.395 7-9 19-32 22-18 10-31 28 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.353

12 Atlanta o 29 ‑ 52 0.358 6-10 16-35 17-23 12-29 31 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.614

13 Chicago o 22 ‑ 58 0.275 3-13 16-34 9-31 13-27 37.5 1 (0 ‑ 1) 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 0.463

14 Cleveland o 19 ‑ 62 0.235 4-12 15-36 13-27 6-35 41 0 (0 ‑ 0) 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 0.341

15 New York o 16 ‑ 64 0.200 2-14 10-40 9-31 7-33 43.5 0 (0 ‑ 0) 2 (1 ‑ 1) 0 0.275

Western Conference

RANK
TEAM W ‑ L PCT DIV CONF HOME AWAY GB >=.500(H/A)* <=.500(H/A)* TIE BREAK
BASIS STRENGTH
OF SCHEDULE

1 Golden State w 56 ‑ 24 0.700 13-3 34-16 30-11 26-13 0 0 (0 ‑ 0) 2 (0 ‑ 2) 0 0.513

2 Denver nw 53 ‑ 27 0.663 11-3 33-17 33-7 20-20 3 1 (0 ‑ 1) 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 0.581

3 Houston sw 53 ‑ 28 0.654 10-6 32-19 31-10 22-18 3.5 1 (0 ‑ 1) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.415

4 Portland x 51 ‑ 29 0.638 6-10 27-23 31-9 20-20 5 0 (0 ‑ 0) 2 (1 ‑ 1) 0 0.490

5 Utah x 49 ‑ 31 0.613 7-8 29-21 28-12 21-19 7 2 (1 ‑ 1) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.573

6 Oklahoma City x 47 ‑ 33 0.588 9-7 27-24 26-14 21-19 9 2 (1 ‑ 1) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.685

7 San Antonio x 47 ‑ 34 0.580 9-6 29-22 31-9 16-25 9.5 0 (0 ‑ 0) 1 (1 ‑ 0) 4 0.248

8 LA Clippers x 47 ‑ 34 0.580 11-5 27-24 25-15 22-19 9.5 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.610

9 Sacramento o 39 ‑ 42 0.481 4-12 21-30 24-17 15-25 17.5 1 (0 ‑ 1) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.526

10 L.A. Lakers o 37 ‑ 44 0.457 9-7 25-26 22-18 15-26 19.5 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.519

11 Minnesota o 36 ‑ 44 0.450 5-10 22-29 25-15 11-29 20 2 (1 ‑ 1) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.654

12 New Orleans o 33 ‑ 48 0.407 8-8 23-28 19-21 14-27 23.5 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 (0 ‑ 0) 0 0.633

13 Memphis o 32 ‑ 48 0.400 8-8 23-28 20-20 12-28 24 1 (1 ‑ 0) 1 (0 ‑ 1) 1 0.504

14 Dallas o 32 ‑ 48 0.400 4-11 17-33 23-17 9-31 24 1 (0 ‑ 1) 1 (1 ‑ 0) 0 0.503

15 Phoenix o 19 ‑ 62 0.235 3-13 11-40 12-29 7-33 37.5 0 (0 ‑ 0) 1 (0 ‑ 1) 0 0.663

x Clinched Playoff Berth o Eliminated from Playoffs contention e Clinched Eastern Conference w Clinched Western Conference nw Clinched Northwest Division p Clinched Pacific Division sw Clinched Southwest Division a Clinched Atlantic Division c Clinched Central Division se Clinched Southeast Division

**StarDust Bum** · 04-09-2019, 12:43 PM

NBA playoff picture, standings, projections, magic numbers: Nets, Magic clinch berth; Rockets gain on Nuggets for 2-seed

Also, Philly and Boston are locked in at seed Nos. 3 and 4, while Charlotte is on Detroit's heels for the East's final spot

The Magic and Nets both clinched a playoff spot on Sunday, while the Hornets pulled within one game of the No. 8 Pistons out East. Out West, the Blazers got a big win over Denver to keep their chances of getting to the No. 3 seed alive.

What follows is everything you need to know about where things stand as of Monday, April 8. Teams are listed in order of current seed, with the projected finishing seed, along with the SportsLine data used to determine that finishing seed, below. This post will continue to update for the remainder of the season as we keep track of these races right down to the wire.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Golden State Warriors (No. 1 seed)
The Warriors clinched the West's No. 1 seed with their win over the Clippers Sunday night.

Current first-round matchup: vs. Spurs

Denver Nuggets (No. 2 seed)
Denver lost to the Blazers Sunday night and is now just one game up on No. 3 Houston in the loss column with two games to play. Houston has the tiebreaker, so the only way Denver can clinch the No. 2 seed without any Houston help is if the Nuggets win their final two games against the Jazz and Timberwolves.

Magic number to clinch No. 2 seed: Two
Projected seed: No. 2
Current first-round matchup: vs. Clippers
Tiebreaker: Lost tiebreaker to Houston

Houston Rockets (No. 3 seed)
The Rockets gained a game on Denver Sunday night and, as mentioned above, are just one game back of the No. 2 seed. Houston has one game remaining vs. the Thunder on Tuesday. If the Rockets win that game, and Denver loses one of its final two games, the Rockets would be the No. 2 seed. That said, Houston also only leads No. 4 Portland by one game and it's the Blazers who have the tiebreaker in that situation. Houston needs one more win or one more Portland loss to clinch the No. 3 seed.

Magic number to clinch No. 3 seed: One
Projected seed: No. 3
Current first-round matchup: vs. Thunder
Tiebreaker: Own tiebreaker over Denver; lost tiebreaker to Portland

Portland Trail Blazers (No. 4 seed)
Portland kept itself in the running for the No. 3 seed by beating Denver Sunday night. If Portland wins its final two games (vs. Lakers and Kings), and Houston loses its final game against the Thunder, the Blazers would be the No. 3 seed. Portland could still fall to the No. 5 seed if it loses its final two and the Jazz win their final two.

Magic number to clinch top-four seed: One
Projected seed: No. 4
Current first-round matchup: vs. Jazz
Tiebreaker: Clinched tiebreaker over Houston; lost tiebreaker to Utah
Entering the 5-8 logjam

Utah Jazz (No. 5 seed)
Utah is two games back of the No. 4 Blazers with two games to play. It owns the tiebreaker so if the Jazz win out and the Blazers lose out, Utah would get the No. 4 seed. The Jazz can't be passed for the No. 5 seed by the Clippers, but OKC could still technically catch them. One more Jazz win or one OKC loss would seal the No. 5 seed for Utah.

Magic number to clinch No. 5 seed: One
Projected seed: No. 5
Current first-round matchup: at Blazers
Tiebreaker: Clinched tiebreaker over Spurs and Clippers; currently own tiebreaker over Portland via division record; lost tiebreaker to OKC; currently losing tiebreaker with Houston (division leader)

Oklahoma City Thunder (No. 6 seed)
The Thunder moved into the No. 6 seed with a win in Minnesota on Sunday. OKC leads the No. 7 Clippers and No. 8 Spurs by one game in the loss column with two games to play, but they are two tough games -- vs. Houston, at Milwaukee. Keep in mind the Bucks have already clinched the No. 1 overall seed and could well be resting a lot of players in that final game.

Magic number to clinch No. 6 seed: Two
Projected seed: No. 7
Current first-round matchup: at Rockets
Tiebreaker: Lost tiebreaker to Spurs; currently leading tiebreaker over Clippers via record vs. Western playoff teams

San Antonio Spurs (No. 7 seed)
The Spurs trail No. 6 OKC by one game in the loss column with one game to play. Because the Spurs have the tiebreaker and OKC has a tough game coming up against Houston, SportsLine projections have San Antonio ending up ahead of OKC in the No. 6 seed.

Magic number to clinch No. 7 seed: One
Projected seed: No. 6
Current first-round matchup: at Warriors
Tiebreaker: Clinched tiebreaker over Thunder and Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers (No. 8 seed)
The Clippers trail No. 6 OKC by one game in the loss column with one game to play. They are tied with No. 7 San Antonio. The problem is, both those teams own the tiebreaker over the Clippers, who now need help to get out of the No. 8 seed and a first-round matchup with the Warriors.

Projected seed: No. 8
Current first-round matchup: at Rockets
Tiebreaker: Already lost tiebreaker to Jazz and Spurs; currently losing tiebreaker to Thunder via record vs. Western playoff teams

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Milwaukee Bucks (No. 1 seed)
The Bucks clinched the No. 1 overall seed with their win over the Sixers Thursday night. They will have home-court advantage all the way through the Finals, should they make it that far.

Current first-round matchup: vs. Pistons
Toronto Raptors (No. 2 seed)
Toronto is locked into the No. 2 seed.

Current first-round matchup: vs. Nets
Philadelphia 76ers (No. 3 seed)
The Sixers have clinched the No. 3 seed.

Current first-round matchup: vs. Nets
Boston Celtics (No. 4 seed)
The Celtics clinched the No. 4 seed with Indiana's loss to Brooklyn on Sunday. Boston will play No. 5 Indiana in the first round and have home-court advantage.
First-round matchup: vs. Pacers

Indiana Pacers (No. 5 seed)
The Pacers are locked into the No. 5 seed and will play Boston in the first round.

First-round matchup: at Celtics
Brooklyn Nets (No. 6 seed)
The Nets clinched a playoff spot with their win over indiana, and Miami's loss to Toronto, on Sunday. They are tied in the loss column with No. 7 Orlando but own the tiebreaker. Each team has one game remaining.

Current first-round matchup: at Sixers
Tiebreaker: Clinched tiebreaker over Pistons and Magic; trail season series vs. Miami 2-1 with one to play
Orlando Magic (No. 7 seed)
The Magic also clinched a playoff spot with a win over Boston on Sunday. Orlando is one game up on No. 8 Detroit, which has two games remaining to Orlando's one. Detroit also owns the tiebreaker.

Magic number to clinch No. 7 seed: One
Projected seed: No. 7
Current first-round matchup: at Raptors
Tiebreaker: Clinched tiebreaker over Miami; already lost tiebreaker to Nets and Pistons
Detroit Pistons (No. 8 seed)
The Pistons can still improve their seed, but job one is simply making the playoffs. Detroit only leads No. 9 Charlotte by one game and Charlotte has the tiebreaker. Both teams have two games remaining.

Magic number to clinch playoff spot: Two
Projected seed: No. 8
Current first-round matchup: at Bucks
Tiebreaker: Clinched tiebreaker over Magic and Heat; lost tiebreaker to Nets and Hornets

Outside looking in

Charlotte Hornets (No. 9 seed)
The Hornets are fighting until the end and just might make it in. They are just one game back of the No. 8 Pistons and they own the tiebreaker. Both teams have two games remaining. Bad news for Charlotte: Detroit plays the Grizzlies and the Knicks.

Projected seed: No. 9
Tiebreaker: Own tiebreaker over Detroit and Miami
Miami Heat (No. 10 seed)
Miami picked a terrible time to go on a four-game losing streak. Detroit is the only team it can catch and, with a one-game lead and two games left for both teams, the Pistons own the tiebreaker. Pretty simply: Miami needs to win its final two and Detroit needs to lose its final two for the Heat to get in. It's not likely. Detroit plays the Grizzlies and the Knicks.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-09-2019, 12:44 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 9

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MEMPHIS (32 - 48) at DETROIT (39 - 41) - 4/9/2019, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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CHARLOTTE (38 - 42) at CLEVELAND (19 - 62) - 4/9/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 71-85 ATS (-22.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 78-103 ATS (-35.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 30-43 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 43-62 ATS (-25.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 27-37 ATS (-13.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (48 - 33) at WASHINGTON (32 - 49) - 4/9/2019, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-6 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-8 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (50 - 30) at MIAMI (38 - 42) - 4/9/2019, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-6 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 10-5 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (16 - 64) at CHICAGO (22 - 58) - 4/9/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 28-40 ATS (-16.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW YORK is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 35-43 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games this season.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after allowing 115 points or more this season.
CHICAGO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 25-36 ATS (-14.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CHICAGO is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-4 straight up against CHICAGO 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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TORONTO (57 - 24) at MINNESOTA (36 - 44) - 4/9/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 45-31 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-68 ATS (-31.8 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 387-455 ATS (-113.5 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 82-112 ATS (-41.2 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 72-102 ATS (-40.2 Units) after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (56 - 24) at NEW ORLEANS (33 - 48) - 4/9/2019, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 8-6 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 13-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (19 - 62) at DALLAS (32 - 48) - 4/9/2019, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 9-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (53 - 27) at UTAH (49 - 31) - 4/9/2019, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-5 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-5 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (53 - 28) at OKLAHOMA CITY (47 - 33) - 4/9/2019, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-7 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 9-6 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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PORTLAND (51 - 29) at LA LAKERS (37 - 44) - 4/9/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 44-36 ATS (+4.4 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
PORTLAND is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 33-46 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 28-40 ATS (-16.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
LA LAKERS are 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
LA LAKERS are 28-37 ATS (-12.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 8-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**StarDust Bum** · 04-09-2019, 12:45 PM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 9

Lot of players are sitting out tonight, with regular season ending Wednesday. Caution is advised.

Grizzlies lost three of last four games; they’re 5-7 vs spread in last dozen road games. Four of their last six games went over. Pistons lost their last four games, are 11-2 vs spread in last 13 home games- their last three home games stayed under. Detroit won three of its last four games with Memphis; over is 5-4-1 in last 10 series games. Grizzlies covered four of last five visits to the Motor City.

Hornets won their last three games, covered last four; they’re 4-2 vs spread in last six road tilts. Under is 4-0-1 in their last five games. Cleveland lost four in row, 8 of last 9 games; they’re 5-2 vs spread in last seven home games. Nine of their last 12 games went over. Cavaliers won eight of last ten games with Charlotte; last five series games stayed under total. Hornets are 1-2-1 vs spread in last four visits to Cleveland.

Boston won five of its last seven games; they covered three of last four road games. Over is 10-5 in their last 15 games. Washington lost nine of its last 11 games; they covered once in last five home games. Four of their last six games went over. Celtics/Wizards split their last ten games; Boston is 3-2 vs spread in its last five visits to nation’s capital. Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Philly lost five of its last eight games; they’re 2-4 vs spread in last six road games. Three of their last four games went over. Heat lost their last four games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five home games. Three of their last four games went over. 76ers won their last five games with Miami; they’re 3-1-1 vs spread in last five visits to South Beach. Three of last four series games stayed under.

Knicks lost eight of their last ten games; they’re 0-4 vs spread in last four road games. Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight road games. Chicago lost six of its last seven games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five home games. Three of their last four games went over. Bulls won four of last six games with New York; three of last four series games went over total. Knicks covered once in their last three visits to Chicago.

Toronto won six of its last seven games; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last five road games. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Timberwolves split their last eight games, are 2-6-1 vs spread in last nine home games. Five of heir last seven games went over. Home side won last seven Toronto-Minnesota games; Raptors are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to the Twin Cities. Six of last eight series games went over.

Lot of Warriors are sitting this out. Golden State won its last five games (4-1 vs spread); they’re 5-2 vs spread in last seven road games. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games. New Orleans lost 12 of its last 15 games; they covered once in last 12 home games. Five of their last six games wet over. Warriors won six of last seven games with New Orleans; they covered two of last three visits to Bourbon Street. Six of last nine series games went over.

Phoenix lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 6-2 vs spread in last eight road games. Five of their last six games went over. Dallas split its last eight games; they’re 7-1 vs spread in last eight road games. Six of their last nine games stayed under. Suns won seven of last eight games with the Mavericks; four of last six series games went under the total. Phoenix covered its last five visits to Dallas.

Denver split its last ten games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five road games. Under is 21-4-1 in their last 26 games. Jazz won seven of their last eight games; they covered once in last four home games. Six of their last eight games stayed under. Home side won nine of last ten Denver-Utah games; Nuggets are 0-5 vs spread in last five visits to SLC. Seven of last eight series games stayed under.

Rockets won/covered their last six games; they covered four of last six road games. Over is 3-0-1 in their last four games. Oklahoma City won its last three games; they’re 3-5 vs spread in last eight home games. Six of their last eight games stayed under. Thunder won three of last four games with Houston; six of last eight series games stayed under. Rockets are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Oklahoma.

Trailblazers won nine of their last 11 games; they’re 12-4 vs spread in last 16 road games. Three of their last four games went over. Lakers won six of their last nine games; they covered five of last six games at Staples. Four of their last six games went over. Lakers won their last two games with Portland after losing previous eight; Blazers covered four of last five series games played here. Six of last nine series games stayed under.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-09-2019, 12:45 PM

NBA

Tuesday, April 9

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Trend Report
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Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-9-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cleveland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Charlotte
Cleveland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Cleveland is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte

Boston Celtics
Boston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Boston's last 15 games
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Washington
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Wizards
Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Boston
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Memphis's last 12 games
Memphis is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games on the road
Memphis is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Detroit
Memphis is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Detroit
Memphis is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Memphis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Detroit is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Memphis
Detroit is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Memphis
Detroit is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Memphis
Detroit is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 12 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Heat
Miami is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Miami is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

New York Knicks
New York is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
New York is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games
New York is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
New York is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Chicago
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
New York is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing New York
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Chicago is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing at home against New York

Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games on the road
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Golden State is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 9 games on the road
Golden State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Golden State's last 17 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games
New Orleans is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games
New Orleans is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games at home
New Orleans is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 2-20 SU in its last 22 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New Orleans's last 17 games when playing Golden State
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
New Orleans is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State

Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games
Phoenix is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Phoenix is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Phoenix is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Phoenix is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Dallas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games at home
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Dallas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Dallas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

Denver Nuggets
Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Denver's last 23 games
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Denver's last 13 games on the road
Denver is 7-14-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Utah
Denver is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games when playing Utah
Denver is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 9 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games at home
Utah is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games when playing Denver
Utah is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games when playing at home against Denver

Houston Rockets
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 19 games
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games on the road
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Houston is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Oklahoma City
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Houston is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 games
Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games at home
Oklahoma City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Oklahoma City is 7-13-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Houston
Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Oklahoma City is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing Houston
Oklahoma City is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Houston
Oklahoma City is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing at home against Houston

Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Portland is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Portland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Portland is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing LA Lakers
Portland is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 9 games when playing LA Lakers
Portland is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Portland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Lakers is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
LA Lakers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
LA Lakers is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 6 games
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Lakers is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games at home
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of LA Lakers's last 19 games at home
LA Lakers is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Portland
LA Lakers is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 9 games when playing Portland
LA Lakers is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Portland
LA Lakers is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 8 games when playing at home against Portland

**StarDust Bum** · 04-09-2019, 12:46 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, April 9

Memphis @ Detroit

Game 501-502
April 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
108.400
Detroit
119.410
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 11
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 9 1/2
210 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-9 1/2); Under

Charlotte @ Cleveland

Game 503-504
April 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
118.196
Cleveland
107.028
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 11
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 7 1/2
221
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-7 1/2); Over

Boston @ Washington

Game 505-506
April 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
121.516
Washington
110.455
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 11
228
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 5
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+5); Over

Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 507-508
April 9, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
118.831
Miami
115.337
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 4
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+4); Under

New York @ Chicago

Game 509-510
April 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
112.856
Chicago
108.011
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 5
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 1 1/2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+1 1/2); Over

Toronto @ Minnesota

Game 511-512
April 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
117.689
Minnesota
113.617
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 4
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 7
229 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+7); Under

Golden State @ New Orleans

Game 513-514
April 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
130.861
New Orleans
108.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 22 1/2
242
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 7
235 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-7); Over

Phoenix @ Dallas

Game 515-516
April 9, 2019 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
108.025
Dallas
117.174
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 9
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 7
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-7); Under

Denver @ Utah

Game 517-518
April 9, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
124.325
Utah
121.832
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 2 1/2
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 1 1/2
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+1 1/2); Over

Houston @ Oklahoma City

Game 519-520
April 9, 2019 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
122.899
Oklahoma City
125.724
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 3
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(+1 1/2); Under

Portland @ LA Lakers

Game 521-522
April 9, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
128.397
LA Lakers
114.360
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 14
234
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 9 1/2
224
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-9 1/2); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 04-09-2019, 12:47 PM

NBA Game Preview - Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Kyle Markus

A slow start brought up concerns about the Houston Rockets, but the team righted the ship after several weeks, and now may end up where everyone thought they would all along. Houston is pulling close to Denver for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference behind only the Warriors, and a win on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder would help that push.

Oklahoma City is currently sixth in the West but only a half-game ahead of both the Spurs and Clippers. The Thunder would love to avoid the No. 8 seed because that would mean a first-round series against Golden State. Both of these teams are in the playoffs but there is still seeding to be determined, so this contest could mean a lot to both sides in NBA gambling.

This NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will be held at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019. The game will be nationally televised on TNT.

Odds Analysis

The Rockets have a record of 53-28 on the season. They have been fantastic down the stretch with six consecutive victories and eight in their past 10 to pull close to the Nuggets. Houston is 22-18 on the road this season and would love to pull off this mini upset.

Oklahoma City is 47-33 on the year. The Thunder hit a lull recently but has fought out of it with three straight wins. The Thunder has gone 26-14 at home this year and thus will be the favorite to win this matchup in NBA odds.

Key Stat

36.1. That’s the number of points James Harden is averaging this season, as he is set to become the highest-scoring player in the NBA since Michael Jordan in the 1980s. Houston’s strong finish has Harden in the conversation for the MVP once again.

Harden only played 29 minutes in a blowout win over the Suns last time out but still finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. He is having another fantastic year and the Thunder must figure out a way to keep him from taking over this game.

Matchup To Watch

Chris Paul vs. Russell Westbrook -- Two of the best point guards in the NBA face off in this one. Westbrook has put up silly numbers once again this year, averaging 23.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game. He is going to average a triple-double for the season, an amazing accomplishment that he is making look routine in his career.

While Westbrook has the gaudier statistics, Paul is almost as valuable. Houston has really taken off after he returned to the court, as it gives the team another option on offense beyond Harden. He is averaging 15.5 points and 8.2 assists per game on the year.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-09-2019, 12:52 PM

TUESDAY, APRIL 9
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CHA at CLE 07:00 PM
CHA -8.0
O 221.5

BOS at WAS 07:00 PM
BOS +4.5
O 223.5

MEM at DET 07:00 PM
MEM +10.5
U 209.0

PHI at MIA 07:30 PM
MIA -5.0
U 220.0

NY at CHI 08:00 PM
CHI -1.5
O 216.5

TOR at MIN 08:00 PM
MIN +7.0
O 229.5

GS at NO 08:00 PM
NO +9.0
O 235.5

PHO at DAL 08:30 PM
PHO +8.0
O 223.0

DEN at UTA 09:00 PM
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U 214.5

HOU at OKC 09:30 PM
OKC +2.5
O 230.0

POR at LAL 10:30 PM
LAL +9.5
O 224.0

**StarDust Bum** · 04-10-2019, 01:27 AM

Wade scores 30 in last game in Miami; Heat top 76ers 122-99
April 9, 2019
By The Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade scored 30 points in the tribute-filled final home game of his career, and the Miami Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 122-99 on Tuesday night.

Bam Adebayo scored 19, Justise Winslow scored 16 and Hassan Whiteside added 15 for the Heat, who were eliminated from playoff contention when Detroit beat Memphis - a result that went final during the third quarter of the Miami-Philly game.

Wade's career will end Wednesday in Brooklyn, when Miami plays its regular-season finale. He checked out for the last time with 1:02 left, embracing teammates and his son Zaire - who was on the Heat bench.

Greg Monroe scored 18 points and Ben Simmons scored 16 for Philadelphia, which entered Tuesday already locked into the No. 3 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs and rested Joel Embiid and J.J. Redick. Simmons played only 21 minutes, Tobias Harris shot 3 for 16 in 20 minutes and Jimmy Butler scored only four points in 16 minutes.

MAVERICKS 120, SUNS 109

DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 30 points and Dallas celebrated the final home game of the 40-year-old's record 21st season with the same franchise. After the game, Nowitzki announced his retirement.

The 14-time All-Star had the first eight Dallas shots and scored his team's first 10 points in the first three minutes and passed his previous season high of 21 on a 3-pointer early in the third quarter.

Dallas' season finale, and possibly the career-ender for Nowitzki, is Wednesday night in San Antonio.

Jamal Crawford scored 51 points, one off his career high, in the season finale for the Suns (19-63). Phoenix had by far the worst record in the Western Conference in its fourth straight season with at least 58 losses.

Luca Doncic had his eighth triple-double with 21 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists.

TRAIL BLAZERS 104, LAKERS 101

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Maurice Harkless hit a corner 3-pointer at the buzzer, and Portland secured home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a win over Los Angeles, a few hours after Magic Johnson abruptly resigned as the Lakers' president of basketball operations.

Johnson shocked the Lakers with his announcement about 90 minutes before tipoff of the last game in the Lakers' sixth consecutive losing season. The Hall of Fame guard had been in charge of the Lakers for just 26 months, and his departure throws the 16-time NBA champion franchise's offseason into turmoil even before it began.

Harkless scored 26 points and Enes Kanter had 22 points and 16 rebounds while the Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter to claim their 52nd win of the season. Damian Lillard had 20 points and eight assists while the Blazers wrapped up home court for their first-round series against the Utah Jazz.

Portland has won 13 of 16 in its surge to a sixth consecutive playoff berth.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 32 points and Mike Muscala added 16 for the Lakers, who have missed the playoffs in a franchise-record six consecutive seasons.

WARRIORS 112, PELICANS 103

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - DeMarcus Cousins had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Golden State beat New Orleans in a game in which Warriors guard Stephen Curry left with a mild foot sprain.

The Warriors announced that Curry, who played the first nine minutes of the game, was held out the rest of the night as a precaution.

The game also likely marked the end of the Anthony Davis era in New Orleans. The disgruntled All-Star missed his seventh straight game with what the team has officially listed as back spasms.

Damion Lee matched his career high with 20 points for Golden State. Former Pelican Quinn Cook scored 19 points.

Christian Wood had 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Pelicans, who lost 13 of their last 16 games. Jahlil Okafor scored 30 points and Ian Clark 20 for New Orleans.

PISTONS 100, GRIZZLIES 93

DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond had 20 points and 17 rebounds and Ish Smith matched a season high with 22 points, helping Detroit rally from a 22-point deficit.

Detroit can clinch a postseason bid by closing the regular season with a win Wednesday night at New York.

Detroit star Blake Griffin was limited to five points and two rebounds in 18-plus minutes, barely playing in the second half because of his injured left knee. Luke Kennard scored 15 points off the bench and Reggie Jackson had 12 points before going to the bench as Smith flourished in the final quarter.

Delon Wright and Bruno Caboclo each scored 15 points for the Grizzlies, who used just four reserves with banged-up players such as Mike Conley, Joakim Noah and rookie Jaren Jackson out with injuries.

JAZZ 118, NUGGETS 108

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Donovan Mitchell matched his career high with 46 points as Utah topped Denver.

Rudy Gobert had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Derrick Favors scored 16 points and Joe Ingles added 10 points and 13 assists as Utah won its last eight regular-season home games.

Malik Beasley scored 25 points to lead the Nuggets. Monte Morris added a season-high 22 points and Jamal Murray had 22. Gary Harris scored 15 points for Denver, which lost its second straight.

The Nuggets maintained a half-game lead over Houston Rockets, who lost 112-111 to Oklahoma City, in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Denver can secure the No. 2 spot with a win over Minnesota on Wednesday.

Utah will face Portland in the first round of the playoffs. The Trail Blazers locked up home-court advantage in the first round with a 104-101 win over the Lakers.

THUNDER 112, ROCKETS 111

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Paul George hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left, and Oklahoma City rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to beat Houston.

Russell Westbrook had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 33rd triple-double of the season and George added 27 points for the Thunder, who won their fourth straight.

Oklahoma City moved into sixth place in the Western Conference standings with one game remaining.

James Harden scored 39 points and Chris Paul added 24 for the Rockets, who slipped into the third spot in the conference standings.

RAPTORS 120, TIMBERWOLVES 100

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points and Toronto closed its regular season with a win over Minnesota.

Fred VanVleet scored 16 points, and Chris Boucher had a career-high 15 points and 13 rebounds off the bench for the Raptors, who finished the regular season at 58-24.

Andrew Wiggins and Gorgui Dieng each scored 16 points for the Timberwolves, who played without All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns.

KNICKS 96, BULLS 86

CHICAGO (AP) - Dennis Smith Jr. scored 25 points, Mitchell Robinson added eight points and 17 rebounds and New York escaped the possibility of finishing with its worst-ever record by winning back-to-back games for the first time since February.

With one game remaining, the Knicks (17-64) can only tie for the worst season in franchise history. A loss to the Detroit Pistons, who are seeking to lock up a playoff spot, would give New York a record matching only its ugly 2014-15 campaign.

Kevin Knox added 17 points and 10 rebounds and Damyean Dotson finished with 12.

Ryan Arcidiacono led the Bulls (22-59) with 14 points and Shaquille Harrison added 13.

HORNETS 124, CAVALIERS 97

CLEVELAND (AP) - Kemba Walker scored 23 points and Charlotte kept its late-season playoff push going with a win over Cleveland.

The Hornets (39-42) had to win to have any chance of beating out Detroit and Miami for the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte did its part and must now beat Orlando at home on Wednesday and hope the Pistons (39-42) lose in New York to clinch its first playoff berth in three years.

Jeremy Lamb added 23 points and Miles Bridges and Dwayne Bacon scored 18 apiece as the Hornets won their fourth straight.

Rookie Collin Sexton scored 18 points and had a season-high 10 assists for the Cavs. He also joined Larry Bird (1979-80) and Stephen Curry (2009-10) as the only rookies in league history to average at least 16 points while making over 40% of their 3-pointers and 80% of their free throws.

The Cavs dropped their 10th in a row to finish 19-63.

CELTICS 116, WIZARDS 110

WASHINGTON (AP) - Terry Rozier scored 21 points and was one of five Boston players to score in double figures in a meaningless game for both teams.

Brad Wanamaker and Semi Ojeleye each scored 17, Jaylen Brown added 15 and Guerschon Yabusele finished with 13 for the Celtics, already were assured of finishing as the No. 4 team in the Eastern Conference and facing the No. 5-seeded Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.

Bradley Beal became the first player in Washington Wizards franchise history to average at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists for a season. Beal, a two-time All-Star, finished with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists - all before halftime.

Eliminated a while ago and bound for the draft lottery, the Wizards wound up 32-50, their most losses since going 29-53 in 2012-13.

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