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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, November 29

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GOLDEN STATE (15 - 7) at TORONTO (18 - 4) - 11/29/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (14 - 6) at SACRAMENTO (10 - 10) - 11/29/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 7-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (13 - 8) at LA LAKERS (11 - 9) - 11/29/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 62-46 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
INDIANA is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 2-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, November 29


Golden State @ Toronto

Game 501-502
November 29, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
114.995
Toronto
129.068
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 14
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 9
226 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-9); Under

LA Clippers @ Sacramento

Game 503-504
November 29, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
121.760
Sacramento
112.953
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 9
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 2 1/2
235
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-2 1/2); Under

Indiana @ LA Lakers

Game 505-506
November 29, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
114.706
LA Lakers
121.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 7
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 4 1/2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-4 1/2); Under

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

GS at TOR 08:00 PM
TOR -9.5
U 223.0

IND at LAL 10:30 PM
IND +5.0
O 220.0

LAC at SAC 10:30 PM
LAC -3.0
U 236.5

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Raptors hold off KD, Warriors in OT
November 29, 2018
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TORONTO (AP) Not even a dominant Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors could slow down the red-hot Toronto Raptors.

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 37 points, Pascal Siakam added a career-high 26 and the Raptors overcame a 51-point performance from Durant to beat the Warriors 131-128 in overtime on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to seven.

''We were able to make shots, we were able to get some stops in overtime,'' Leonard said. ''It's a building block for us, and I'm happy we got the win.''

Kyle Lowry had 10 points and 12 assists, Serge Ibaka scored 20 points and Danny Green had 13 as the Raptors snapped an eight-game losing streak against Golden State and won a contest billed as a potential NBA Finals preview.

''What a game,'' Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. ''An incredible basketball game for the fans to watch. We came up just short.''

Toronto improved its league-leading record to 19-4.

Durant scored 40 or more in three straight for the first time, finishing with his highest total of the season. He also had 11 rebounds and six assists.

''Tonight we were down early, we were down big and I just tried to be aggressive and go get a bucket,'' Durant said.

Klay Thompson scored 23 points and Jonas Jerebko had 16 of his 20 in the fourth quarter and overtime, but Golden State had its three-game winning streak snapped and lost to Toronto for the first time since March 2014.

Lowry's 3-pointer with 55 seconds to go in the fourth quarter put the Raptors up 119-113 but Durant replied with back-to-back 3s of his own, including a game-tying shot with 8.6 seconds left.

''When he's feeling it, there's not a whole lot the defense can do,'' Kerr said.

Leonard drove and kicked to Ibaka on the final possession, but the Raptors big man couldn't get a shot off before the buzzer.

Green hit a tiebreaking 3 with 2:07 left in the extra session, and Toronto added to its lead when Lowry stole the ball from Andre Iguodala, leading to a pair of free throws by Siakam.

Jerebko's dunk cut the gap to three but Toronto caught another break when Iguodala was called for travelling. Siakam was fouled and made one, with Leonard grabbing the rebound on the missed second shot. Siakam was fouled again, and capped it with another pair from the line.

''His confidence is very high,'' Raptors coach Nick Nurse said of Siakam. ''It just keeps inching along.''

The short-handed Warriors were without star guard Stephen Curry, who sat for the 11th straight game because of a strained left groin. Curry is expected to return Saturday at Detroit.

''Obviously we've been looking forward to getting him back but I'm proud of the way the guys have fought without him,'' Kerr said. ''Hopefully Draymond (Green) won't be too far behind him.''

Green (sprained right toe) and fellow forward Alfonzo McKinnie (sore left foot) both sat for the seventh straight game. Green hopes to be back around the end of the current road trip.

Leonard connected on his first six shots and scored 13 points in the first quarter. Siakam added 10 for the Raptors, who were up by 18 points in the first and led 38-25 after one.

''They did a really good job of throwing that first punch,'' Iguodala said.

Thompson scored nine points in the second and Durant added eight as Golden State cut the deficit to 67-58 at the half.

Durant capped an 18-point third quarter with a 32-foot pull-up 3, the final basket in a personal 13-point streak.

TIP-INS

Warriors: Golden State has lost five straight on the road. ... Kevon Looney matched a season high with 10 rebounds. ... This five-game trip matches Golden State's longest of their season.

Raptors: Toronto shot 16 for 22 in the first, going 6 of 10 from 3-point range. The Raptors were just 1 of 7 from beyond the arc in the second. ... Leonard scored 22 points in the first two quarters, a season high for any half. ... Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock sat courtside.

LIFE BEGINS AT 50

Durant reached 50 points for the sixth time in his career and second time with the Warriors.

DRESSED TO THRILL

Nurse wore a bright blue sports coat on the sidelines in a tribute to late sportscaster Craig Sager, but had shed it by the time he came to the podium afterward.

''The rental expired,'' Nurse joked.

Kerr, who dressed more conservatively, said Nurse ''definitely nailed'' his colorful coat.

''I'm always thinking about Craig, especially when we have TNT games,'' Kerr said. ''I worked with him for eight years. He's just such a part of the history of this game and a good friend, and we miss him.''

UP NEXT

Warriors: Visit Detroit on Saturday.

Raptors: Visit Cleveland on Saturday.

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CLIPPERS 133, KINGS 121

LAKERS 104, PACERS 96

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SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Chicago Bulls Detroit Pistons Little Caesars Arena
7:05 PM Cleveland Cavaliers Boston Celtics TD Garden
7:05 PM Utah Jazz Charlotte Hornets Spectrum Center
7:05 PM Washington Wizards Philadelphia 76ers Wells Fargo Center
7:35 PM Memphis Grizzlies Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center
8:05 PM Atlanta Hawks Oklahoma City Thunder Chesapeake Energy Arena
8:05 PM Houston Rockets San Antonio Spurs AT&T Center
8:05 PM New Orleans Pelicans Miami Heat AmericanAirlines Arena
9:05 PM Orlando Magic Phoenix Suns Talking Stick Resort Arena
10:35 PM Dallas Mavericks Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center
10:35 PM Denver Nuggets Portland Trail Blazers Moda Center at the Rose Quarter


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NBA November's Best Bets and Opinions

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

11/29/2018 1-5-0 16.67% -22.50
11/28/2018 8-11-0 42.11% -20.50
11/27/2018 6-3-0 66.67% +13.50
11/26/2018 5-9-0 35.71% -24.50
11/25/2018 7-9-0 43.75% -14.50
11/24/2018 6-8-0 42.86% -14.00
11/23/2018 15-10-0 60.00% +20.00
11/21/2018 12-12-0 50.00% -6.00
11/20/2018 2-6-0 25.00% -23.00
11/19/2018 10-8-0 55.56% +6.00
11/18/2018 9-1-0 90.00% +39.50
11/17/2018 8-10-0 44.44% -15.00
11/16/2018 7-9-0 43.75% -14.50
11/15/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -1.50
11/14/2018 8-14-0 36.36% -37.00
11/13/2018 1-5-0 16.67% -22.50
11/12/2018 12-5-1 70.59% +32.50
11/11/2018 4-7-0 36.36% -18.50
11/10/2018 12-8-0 60.00% +16.00
11/09/2018 10-4-0 71.43% +28.00
11/08/2018 1-6-0 14.29% -28.00
11/07/2018 9-11-0 45.00% -15.50
11/06/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
11/05/2018 9-4-1 69.23% +23.00
11/04/2018 5-9-0 35.71% -24.50
11/03/2018 9-6-1 60.00% +12.00
11/02/2018 5-10-1 33.33% -30.00
11/01/2018 5-6-0 45.45% -8.00

Totals....... ..192-204-3......48.48%....-162.10


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Best Bets For November

DATE........................ATS..................U NITS....................O/U................UNITS..............TOTAL

11/29/2018.............1 - 2..................-6.00.....................0 - 3.............-16.50................-22.50
11/28/2018.............1 - 1..................-0.50.....................3 - 3.............-1.50.................-2.00
11/27/2018.............1 - 1..................-0.50.....................4 - 1............+14.50...............+14.00
11/26/2018.............2 - 0.................+10.00...................2 - 4............-12.00.................-2.00
11/25/2018.............2 - 3..................-6.50.....................1 - 2.............-6.00..................-12.50
11/24/2018.............3 - 2..................+4.00....................3 - 3.............-1.50..................+2.50
11/23/2018.............4 - 5..................-7.50.....................6 - 4.............+8.00.................+0.50
11/21/2018.............5 - 3..................+8.50....................4 - 7.............-18.50................-10.00
11/20/2018.............0 - 2..................-11.00....................1 - 2.............-6.00.................-17.00
11/19/2018.............3 - 1.................+9.50.....................4 - 3..............+3.50...............+13.00
11/18/2018.............5 - 0.................+25.00...................3 - 0..............+15.00..............+40.00
11/17/2018.............1 - 3..................-11.50...................3 - 4...............-7.00................-18.50
11/16/2018.............5 - 1..................+24.50..................1 - 3...............-11.50..............+13.00
11/15/2018.............2 - 1..................+4.50....................1 -2................-6.00................-1.50
11/14/2018.............3 - 4..................-7.00.....................3 - 7...............-23.50..............-30.50
11/13/2018.............0 - 3..................-16.50...................1 - 2................-6.00................-22.50
11/12/2018.............2 - 1..................+4.50...................5 - 0................+25.00.............+29.50
11/11/2018.............1 - 3..................-11.50...................1 - 3...............-11.50...............-23.00
11/10/2018.............5 - 3..................+8.50....................5 - 2...............+14.00............+22.50
11/09/2018.............4 - 0..................+20.00..................4 - 2...............+9.00..............+29.00
11/08/2018.............0 - 3..................-16.50...................1 - 3...............-11.50...............-28.00
11/07/2018.............2 - 4..................-12.00...................5 - 4...............+5.00................-7.00
11/06/2018.............2 - 2..................-1.00.....................1 - 3...............-11.50..............-12.50
11/05/2018.............4 - 1..................+14.50..................2 - 2...............-1.00...............+13.50
11/04/2018.............3 - 2..................+4.00....................2 - 4...............-12.00...............-8.00
11/03/2018.............4 - 2..................+9.00....................4 - 3...............+3.50..............+12.50
11/02/2018.............3 - 2..................+4.00....................2 - 5...............-17.50..............-13.50
11/01/2018.............1 - 4..................-17.00....................2 - 1................+4.50.............-12.50

Totals...................69 - 59...............+25.50...................74- 84..............-75.00..............-49.50

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Friday’s 6-pack

NFL records against spread on road, since Dec 13, 2015:

— New Orleans Saints 17-6-1

— Kansas City Chiefs 16-7-2

— Los Angeles Chargers 15-7-2

— Washington Redskins 14-9

— New England Patriots 14-9-2

— New York Giants 14-10

Quote of the Day
“I think I have earned the right to be able to do that with as long as I have been here. I’ll just be just as critical on myself as well in front of you guys.”
Ben Roethlisberger

Friday’s quiz
Who did the Saints beat when they won their only Super Bowl title?

Thursday’s quiz
Ben Roethlisberger played his college football at Miami of Ohio.

Wednesday’s quiz
Mike Krzyzewski was the basketball coach at Army before moving to Duke.

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Friday’s List of 13: Random stuff with the weekend here……

13) Cowboys 13, Saints 10— You think handicapping is bleeping easy? Try this score on for size; Dallas didn’t score in the second half, but pulled a very big upset, their 4th win in a row.

Dallas had six defensive/special teams penalties, in the third quarter alone. Their defense played their hearts out, just a great game. New Orleans was averaging 37 points a game, and then this happened.

As 13-10 games go, this one was fascinating.

12) Some other stuff about this game:
— Saints had 59 total yards in first half, their least since 2002.
— Saints didn’t score in first half for first time in their last 72 games.
— For the game, Saints ran only 49 plays for 176 yards.
— New Orleans had scored 30+ points in eight of its last nine games. Go figure.

11) NFL used to have two different facemark penalties, 5-yard and 15-yard penalties for degree of the foul. Wish they would go back to that; someone just touching the facemask shouldn’t merit a 15-yard penalty.

10) An enterprising human wagered $36,000 on the Toronto Raptors Thursday, to beat Golden State— if the Raptors won, the guy banked $9,000.

Today is November 30; if you told me back on September 30 that someone would wager $36K on the Warriors to lose a basketball game, I’d tell that person to get a psych evaluation, but in the world of sports, things change quickly.

Toronto won in OT; to paraphrase a Latin proverb, “Fortune favors the bold”

9) Things you learn when you watch too much TV:

One of several hundred reasons why I’m no longer married: If you buy the Mrs a Jaguar SUV for Christmas, she’ll smile and be happy. Who knew? Never tried that one.

8) Mets hired Chili Davis as their new hitting coach; this will be the third different job in three years for Davis, his 4th in last six years. Mets have had three batting coaches the last three years, and five in last six years.

Davis had really good success in Oakland when Yoenis Cespedes was there, so……..

7) Boston Red Sox doled out 66 full World Series, worth $416,837.72 each, to players, coaches staff from this past season. Players vote on who gets full/partial/no playoff shares.

The minimum salary in the major leagues is $545,000, so for rookies and also coaches, this is significant money.

6) Texas Tech hired Utah State coach Matt Wells to run its football program; Wells went 44-34 at Utah State (his alma mater) including a 10-2 record so far this year. He is bringing both his coordinators with him from Utah State.

5) There are 353 Division I college basketball teams; 33 of those teams are being coached this season by a person who has never coached a Division I team before.

According to college hoop expert Ken Pomeroy, rookie coaches went 331-478 LY, 412-602 the year before, are 77-127 so far this year, with 27 of those wins vs non-D-I teams. You didn’t get hired as a rookie coach because the last coach did well.

4) I complained about ESPN’s Jay Bilas during the Maui Classic, but he sounds like Vin Scully compared to Dan Dakich, one of the most annoying people to ever speak into a microphone.

Dakich played/coached at Indiana, was a mediocre head coach at Bowling Green for 10 years, and now comes across like a freakin’ know-it-all on TV a few days a week. Maybe he’s a terrific guy off camera, but no voice makes me reach for the mute button faster than Dakich’s.

3) Chargers’ offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt will interview for the coaching job at his alma mater Georgia Tech, after Paul Johnson retired earlier this week.

2) Clippers 133, Kings 121— Sacramento had 68 points at halftime……and was behind. This was a fun game to watch. Clippers are an actual team, with no one big star- they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games.

1) One of my favorite players to watch in the NBA is Montrezl Harrell, who in his 4th season in the NBA, is averaging 15.9 ppg for the first-place Clippers.

Why do I like watching him play? Because he works really hard; he scored 5.7 ppg as a freshman at Louisville, improved to where scored 15.7 ppg as a junior. You see guys progress to become an outstanding player, and you know the work thats gone into it behind the scenes.

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NBA
Dunkel

Friday, November 30


Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 701-702
November 30, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
109.511
Philadelphia
123.744
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 14
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 7 1/2
235
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-7 1/2); Under

Chicago @ Detroit

Game 703-704
November 30, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
114.619
Detroit
115.063
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 9 1/2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+9 1/2); Under

Cleveland @ Boston

Game 705-706
November 30, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
114.761
Boston
118.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 13 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+13 1/2); Under

Utah @ Charlotte

Game 707-708
November 30, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
118.561
Charlotte
115.032
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 3 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 2
217
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+2); Under

Memphis @ Brooklyn

Game 709-710
November 30, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
119.309
Brooklyn
113.472
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 6
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 1
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-1); Under

New Orleans @ Miami

Game 711-712
November 30, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
112.581
Miami
116.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 3 1/2
229
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+4); Over

Houston @ San Antonio

Game 713-714
November 30, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
117.090
San Antonio
113.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 1 1/2
217 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+1 1/2); Over

Atlanta @ Oklahoma City

Game 715-716
November 30, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
107.960
Oklahoma City
124.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 16 1/2
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 13
226
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-13); Over

Orlando @ Phoenix

Game 717-718
November 30, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
116.452
Phoenix
112.857
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 3 1/2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 1
217 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+1); Over

Dallas @ LA Lakers

Game 719-720
November 30, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
118.280
LA Lakers
123.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 6
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 3 1/2
222
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-3 1/2); Over

Denver @ Portland

Game 721-722
November 30, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
127.121
Portland
114.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 12 1/2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 2 1/2
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+2 1/2); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, November 30

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WASHINGTON (8 - 13) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 8) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 45-61 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 119-163 ATS (-60.3 Units) in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 111-85 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (5 - 17) at DETROIT (11 - 7) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-3 straight up against CHICAGO 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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CLEVELAND (4 - 16) at BOSTON (11 - 10) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 51-71 ATS (-27.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 135-189 ATS (-72.9 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
BOSTON is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-9 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 13-6 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (10 - 12) at CHARLOTTE (11 - 10) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 178-221 ATS (-65.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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MEMPHIS (12 - 8) at BROOKLYN (8 - 14) - 11/30/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 11) at MIAMI (7 - 13) - 11/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 47-72 ATS (-32.2 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MIAMI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
MIAMI is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 130-171 ATS (-58.1 Units) in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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HOUSTON (9 - 11) at SAN ANTONIO (10 - 11) - 11/30/2018, 8:05 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 SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-6 straight up against HOUSTON 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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ATLANTA (5 - 17) at OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 7) - 11/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-48 ATS (-18.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ORLANDO (10 - 12) at PHOENIX (4 - 17) - 11/30/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 2-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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DALLAS (10 - 9) at LA LAKERS (11 - 9) - 11/30/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 420-340 ATS (+46.0 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 508-428 ATS (+37.2 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 172-134 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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DENVER (14 - 7) at PORTLAND (13 - 8) - 11/30/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-4 straight up against DENVER 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, November 30

Washington is 3-4 in its last seven games; they’re 2-5 vs spread as AU. Four of their last six games went over the total. 76ers won six of last seven games, but covered one of last five; they’re 6-6 as HF. Nine of their last 11 games went over. Home side won last seven Washington-Philly games; Wizards are 2-4 vs spread in their last six visits here. Four of last five series games went over.

Bulls lost eight of last nine games, but are 3-2 vs spread in last five; they’re 4-6 as AU. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Pistons won seven of their last nine games; they’re 2-4-1 vs spread as HF. Detroit’s last five games all went over. Detroit won its last three games with Chicago (3-1 vs spread); Bulls are 0-4 vs spread in their last four visits to the Motor City. Four of last six series games went over.

Cavaliers lost five of their last seven games; they’re 5-5 as AU. 10 of their last 13 games stayed under the total. Celtics lost four of its last six games; they’re 4-4 as HF. Four of their last five games went over. Home side won six of last seven Cleveland-Boston games; Cavaliers are 2-4 vs spread in their last six visits to Beantown. Seven of last ten series games stayed under.

Jazz lost six of their last nine games; they’re 3-3 as AU. Four of their last six games went over. Hornets won four of their last six games; they’re 5-3 as HF. Three of their last four games stayed under. Home side won last nine Utah-Charlotte games; Jazz lost their last four visits to Tobacco Road, are 1-4 vs spread in last five. Seven of last ten series games stayed under.

Memphis lost its last three games; they’re 5-5 SU on road. Three of their last four games went over the total. Brooklyn lost its last four games; they’re 3-8 SU at home. Over is 7-4 in their last eleven games. Nets won their last three games with Memphis; four of last five series games went over the total. Grizzlies covered their last four trips to Brooklyn.

Pelicans lost four of their last five games; they’re 2-9 on road, 0-3 vs spread as AF. Three of their last four games stayed under. Miami lost eight of its last ten games; they lost their last five home games, are 0-1 as HU. New Orleans won three of last four games with the Heat; six of last nine series games went over the total. Pelicans 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to South Beach.

Houston lost its last four games, allowing 125.3 ppg; they’re 5-6 SU on road, 2-7 as AF. Rockets’ last six games went over the total. San Antonio lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 6-3 SU at home, 1-0 as HU. Seven of their last nine games went over. Spurs-Rockets split their last eight games, with home side winning six of those; Houston lost four of its last five visits to the Alamo (2-3 vs spread). Last four series games stayed under the total.

Hawks lost 11 of their last 13 games; they’re 5-2 vs spread in their last seven road games. Four of their last six games went over. Oklahoma City won 13 of its last 16 games; they’re 6-2 vs spread in last eight home games. Thunder’s last four games stayed under. Thunder won four of last five games with Atlanta; last three series games went over the total. Hawks are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Oklahoma.

Orlando lost four of its last five games but covered nine of its last 11- they’re 7-3 vs spread on road this season. Under is 10-7 in their last 17 games. Phoenix lost six of its last seven games; they’re 3-7 SU at home. Six of their last nine games went over. Road team won six of last eight Orlando-Phoenix games; Magic covered four of their last five visits to the desert. Four of last five series games stayed under the total.

Mavericks won seven of their last eight games; they’re 2-7 SU on road, 4-2 vs spread as AU. Four of their last five games went over the total. Lakers are 8-3 in their last 11 games; they’re 2-2 vs spread if they played night before, 3-6 as HF. 12 of LA’s last 14 games stayed under the total. Lakers won four of last five games with Dallas; under is 5-3 in last eight series games. Mavericks are 3-2 vs spread in last five series games played here.

Denver won/covered its last four games; they’re 2-1 as AU. Nuggets’ last five games stayed under the total. Trailblazers are 3-5 in their last eight games; they’re 6-4 as HF. Five of their last six games went over. Nuggets won their last three games with Portland (2-0-1 vs spread); Denver is 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Oregon. Last four series games stayed under the total.

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NBA

Friday, November 30

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Trend Report
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Utah Jazz
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 9 games on the road
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Utah is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Utah's last 11 games when playing Charlotte
Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Charlotte is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Utah
Charlotte is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 11 games when playing Utah
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 13 games
Cleveland is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Boston is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Chicago is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chicago's last 15 games
Chicago is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chicago is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

Washington Wizards
Washington is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Washington is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Memphis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Memphis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Brooklyn is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis
Brooklyn is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games
New Orleans is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
New Orleans is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans's last 13 games when playing Miami
New Orleans is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
New Orleans is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of New Orleans's last 23 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Heat
Miami is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Miami's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 13 games when playing New Orleans
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Miami is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Miami's last 23 games when playing at home against New Orleans


Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Oklahoma City
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Oklahoma City is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Houston Rockets
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games
San Antonio is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Houston
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 12 games when playing at home against Houston

Orlando Magic
Orlando is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Orlando is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Orlando is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games
Phoenix is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Phoenix is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix's last 8 games at home
Phoenix is 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Orlando
Phoenix is 1-10-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando
Phoenix is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Orlando
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Dallas is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing LA Lakers
Dallas is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing LA Lakers
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Dallas's last 22 games when playing LA Lakers
Dallas is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Dallas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games
LA Lakers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 8 games at home
LA Lakers is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of LA Lakers's last 22 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games when playing at home against Dallas
LA Lakers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Lakers's last 11 games when playing at home against Dallas

Denver Nuggets
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games on the road
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Denver is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Portland
Denver is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games at home
Portland is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver
Portland is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Denver
Portland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Denver
Portland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Denver

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Friday's Essentials
Tony Mejia

Game of the Night - Denver at Portland, 10:35 ET, ESPN

These teams are separated by a single game and should vie for the Northwest Division lead all season alongside surging Oklahoma City. Minnesota has won four straight games since resolving the Jimmy Butler saga and Utah figures to get things together, so this first encounter between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets is just the first of many divisional meetings whose importance will increase as we get deeper into the season.

Portland will be in Denver on April 5 and back home two days later to face the Nuggets for the final time this regular season, so these teams will likely remain tied at the hip throughout the season. The presence of Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, who was selected for the Nuggets by Chicago with the 16th pick in 2014, also keeps these teams tied at the hip since he essentially lost a power struggle with Nikola Jokic since it was deemed too redundant to play them together.

Mason Plumlee, traded to Denver in exchange for Nurkic in February of ‘17, remains a crucial part of the Nuggets bench, while Jokic has become the face of the franchise. The 7-foot European former teammates get along off the court, so there’s no animosity out on the floor, but they do get after it understanding that only one can have the upper hand, a nod to their early days in the league. Nurkic hasn’t shied away from the resentment that head coach Michael Malone ultimately preferred Jokic, but he hasn’t been able to replicate his production from a first meeting where made 12 of 15 shots and finished with 33 points and 15 rebounds.

Nurkic averaged 16.5 points and 9.3 rebounds over the course of last season’s four meetings, three of which ended up being Denver victories. Although the Trail Blazers won the Northwest and the Nuggets failed to make the playoffs despite 46 wins, preseason expectations for ’18-’19 faded Portland. Per the Westgate Superbook, Denver was listed at 60-to-1 to win the Western Conference when the season began, while the Blazers were getting 120-to-1 odds. The Nuggets projected season win total came in at 47.5 and Portland was at just 42. Northwest Division odds favored Utah (8/5) and Oklahoma City (2/1) ahead of Denver (3/1), while the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves each came in at 12/1.

The acquisition of Isaiah Thomas, who has yet to debut this season, was Denver’s biggest offseason move, while the Trail Blazers re-signed Nurkic and returned largely intact. Portland lost popular bench players Shabazz Napier, Ed Davis and Pat Connaughton but added shooters Nik Stauskas and Seth Curry, so they simply dropped off in the eyes of public perception because someone had to in the loaded West and the thought of two undersized guards delivering another division title didn’t seem sustainable.

I wrote that someone has to freefall and was also of the belief Portland was the most likely candidate. At the moment, Houston is fitting the bill, but we’re not even one-third of the way in. As things stand, Damian Lillard has ensured that his Trail Blazers aren’t the ones to falter, averaging over 27 points and six assists through 21 games. He comes off knocking down a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to help turn back Orlando on Wednesday night.

Maurice Harkless has returned from a knee injury and is back in the starting lineup, but he’s 4-for-14 from the field and 0-for-8 from 3-point range, so he’s clearly still rusty. Despite his struggles, the ‘over’ is 5-1 in Portland’s last six games.

Denver is still without swingman Will Barton for a few more weeks and took a major hit when he went down given his playmaking ability and the energy he brought to the table, but Denver has adjusted and can win its fifth straight game here, matching a season-best. The Nuggets have surrendered less than 100 points in three consecutive contests and have seen the ‘under’ prevail in 14 of their first 21 outings.

This is the first leg of a season-long five-game road trip for Denver, which will return home before leaving to face Toronto early next week and will then head down to Orlando, Charlotte and Atlanta. Since the Nuggets have already handily defeated the Magic and Hawks, they’ve got a shot to continue their recent surge if they can close out the month with a win at the Moda Center, where they’ve only won once in their past 10 tries, capturing a 102-85 decision in a game where they didn’t have to deal with Lillard and held the Blazers to 6-for-22 shooting from beyond the arc. They’ll obviously have to account for him here, trusting Gary Harris and Jamal Murray to try and throw him off his rhythm early.

Best of the Rest

Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. ET: The Wizards won't have Dwight Howard to help deal with Joel Embiid, so they're going to need to attack the paint and hope a big man who doesn't typically land in foul trouble makes mistakes. Thomas Bryant played 14 scoreless minutes in Howard's place the other night and the New Orleans rolled to a 125-104 win by controlling the opening half, building a 67-47 lead. If the Wizards don't get off to a better start, this may be a blowout come fourth-quarter. There have been 124 points scored in each of the last five games involving Washington and at least 117 in each of Philly's last six.

Chicago at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. ET: The Pistons have won the last four meetings between these Central Division rivals but had to survive a 33-point night from Zach LaVine in a 118-116 road win back on Oct. 20. Blake Griffin shot 5-for-7 from 3-point range but is just 4-for-14 from beyond the arc during Detroit's current 3-game winning streak. The Pistons have opened 7-3 at home and are looking for their fifth straight win at Little Caesar's Arena. The Bulls have dropped five straight road games and are 2-8 in opposing arenas.

Utah at Charlotte, 7:05 p.m. ET: The Hornets lead the Southeast Division since they're the only team currently over .500, but they're looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season after being denied the first three times they've had a chance to win a third in a row this season. The Jazz have a Western Conference-best eight road wins and will feature Donovan Mitchell, who has made it back from his rib injury. Hornets guard Malik Monk was limited in practice on Thursday but is likely to play his usual minutes off the bench behind Jeremy Lamb.

New Orleans at Miami, 8:05 p.m. ET: The Pelicans are just 2-9 outside Smoothie King Center, while Miami's 3-8 home record ranks among the league's worst. With Goran Dragic (knee) and Tyler Johnson (hamstring) sidelined, Wayne Ellington should again start, leaving Josh Richardson as the primary facilitator on the first unit. The Pelicans have begun starting Tim Frazier at the point, freeing up Jrue Holiday to play off the ball.

Houston at San Antonio, 8:05 p.m. ET: It's strange to see these two face off as sub-.500 teams coming in on losing streaks. Chris Paul is considered questionable, so any move on this game must await until a final decision comes down regarding his availability since the Rockets have been lost, without him, coming in 0-5 in games he's missed despite the dynamic efforts of James Harden.

Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:35 p.m. ET: Lonzo Ball shook off an ankle injury to play in Thursday's win over Indiana, while Josh Hart showed off improved movement as he tries to overcome his own ankle issue, so keep an eye on their availability. The Mavs will be looking to win for the eighth time in nine games and have climbed over .500 for the first time since Oct. 22. These teams played a 114-113 game at Staples on Halloween night, but that final is misleading since it was back when L.A. was completely collapsing down the stretch before acquiring Tyson Chandler.

[Udog]

By: Monique Vág


Limiting opposing guard play

The Jazz rank as the top team in the Association defending the shooting guard position. They are allowing opposing guards to shoot 42.6 percent from the field and score only 17.8 points per game.

This is a tricky matchup for Hornets' shooting guard Nicolas Batum who has really struggled to get his shot going this year, averaging only 9.5 points per game through 30.9 minutes played. Take Under his point total today.


Making the extra pass

The 76ers have shared the ball well this season and rank third in the Association in total assists per game averaging 26.6, with that number even higher over their last three at 29.7.

Defensively Washington has allowed the most points per game with 118.2, and that number does not look like it will get any better soon with center Dwight Howard out for at least two months. The Wizards all season long have been burned by the extra pass allowing 25.6 assists per game. Points should be easy to come by in this matchup, and a lot of those plays will be orchestrated by Ben Simmons who averages 7.9 assists per game. Take Over his assist total of 8.5.


Putting the team on his back

Chicago is in for another difficult matchup as they travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons, winners of seven of their last nine games. The Bulls have only managed to win one of their last eight head-to-head meetings.

The Bulls are coming off two close losses, 108-107 to the Spurs on the 26th, and 116-113 to the Bucks on the 28th. Although they have lost eight of their last nine games they are still competing. The Bulls are as good as Zach LaVine is playing and he has been stellar since sitting out their matchup versus the Raptors on November 11th, and he has not had less than 24 points in any of those contests. Take Over his points, rebounds and assists total of 36.5.


Second chance points

The Thunder hope the Hawks continue their poor shooting of only 44 percent as the Thunder enter as the top ranked team in rebounds per game averaging 58.8, and in offensive rebounds with 13.3. The Hawks surrender 11 offensive rebounds per game, and the most total rebounds in the Association with 59.1.

This looks like a problematic matchup for Atlanta as Oklahoma City have won seven of their last ten and have been a much better team at home this season scoring 112.1. Having a huge edge in the rebounding game should lead to many second chance opportunities. Take OKC to cover as 12.5-point favorites.


Shooting woes

The Lakers have really noticed a decrease in scoring since Rajon Rondo went down with a hand injury. Over their past three games they have been the lowest scoring team in the Association averaging only 97.7 per contest.

Today the Lakers host a Mavericks team that has had their fair share of sluggish offensive performances on the road averaging only 105.9 points per game. Defensively they continue to play some of the best defense in the Association holding opponents to scoring 108.5. Take the total Under 223.

[Udog]

Hoop Trends - Friday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Thunder are 15-0 ATS (+7.07 ppg) as a home 8+ favorite off a game as a favorite in which they rebounded less than 20% of their own misses and it is before the All-Star break.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Grizzlies are 0-14 ATS (-5.71 ppg) on the road with more than one day of rest off a home game that was tied 5+ times.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Jazz are 14-0 OU (+16.46 ppg) after a game as a road favorite in which they scored more than 50 points in the paint and it is before the All-Star break.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Lakers are 0-16 OU (-17.94 ppg) as a home favorite with less than two days rest off a game as a favorite in which they scored more than 50 points in the paint and it is before the All-Star break.

[StarDust Bum]

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

WAS at PHI 07:00 PM
WAS +8.5
U 234.0

UTA at CHA 07:00 PM
CHA -2.0
O 218.5

CHI at DET 07:00 PM
DET -9.0
U 216.5

CLE at BOS 07:00 PM
CLE +12.5
U 206.5

MEM at BK 07:30 PM
BK +2.0
U 208.0

ATL at OKC 08:00 PM
ATL +13.0
O 228.5

NO at MIA 08:00 PM
MIA +3.0
O 229.0

HOU at SA 08:00 PM
SA +1.0
U 217.0

ORL at PHO 09:00 PM
ORL -1.5
U 217.5

DEN at POR 10:30 PM
DEN +2.0
O 213.5

DAL at LAL 10:30 PM
DAL +3.5
U 223.0

[StarDust Bum]

SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY DECEMBER 1, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
5:05 PM Milwaukee Bucks New York Knicks Madison Square Garden
7:05 PM Brooklyn Nets Washington Wizards Capital One Arena
7:05 PM Golden State Warriors Detroit Pistons Little Caesars Arena
8:05 PM Boston Celtics Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center
8:05 PM Chicago Bulls Houston Rockets Toyota Center
8:05 PM Toronto Raptors Cleveland Cavaliers Quicken Loans Arena
10:05 PM Indiana Pacers Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center


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NBA November's Best Bets and Opinions

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

11/30/2018 11-11-0 50.00% -5.50
11/29/2018 1-5-0 16.67% -22.50
11/28/2018 8-11-0 42.11% -20.50
11/27/2018 6-3-0 66.67% +13.50
11/26/2018 5-9-0 35.71% -24.50
11/25/2018 7-9-0 43.75% -14.50
11/24/2018 6-8-0 42.86% -14.00
11/23/2018 15-10-0 60.00% +20.00
11/21/2018 12-12-0 50.00% -6.00
11/20/2018 2-6-0 25.00% -23.00
11/19/2018 10-8-0 55.56% +6.00
11/18/2018 9-1-0 90.00% +39.50
11/17/2018 8-10-0 44.44% -15.00
11/16/2018 7-9-0 43.75% -14.50
11/15/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -1.50
11/14/2018 8-14-0 36.36% -37.00
11/13/2018 1-5-0 16.67% -22.50
11/12/2018 12-5-1 70.59% +32.50
11/11/2018 4-7-0 36.36% -18.50
11/10/2018 12-8-0 60.00% +16.00
11/09/2018 10-4-0 71.43% +28.00
11/08/2018 1-6-0 14.29% -28.00
11/07/2018 9-11-0 45.00% -15.50
11/06/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
11/05/2018 9-4-1 69.23% +23.00
11/04/2018 5-9-0 35.71% -24.50
11/03/2018 9-6-1 60.00% +12.00
11/02/2018 5-10-1 33.33% -30.00
11/01/2018 5-6-0 45.45% -8.00

Totals....... ..203-215-3......48.56%....-167.60


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Best Bets For November

DATE........................ATS..................U NITS....................O/U................UNITS..............TOTAL

11/30/2018.............3 - 3.................-1.50......................5 - 2.............+14.00...............+12.50
11/29/2018.............1 - 2..................-6.00.....................0 - 3.............-16.50................-22.50
11/28/2018.............1 - 1..................-0.50.....................3 - 3.............-1.50.................-2.00
11/27/2018.............1 - 1..................-0.50.....................4 - 1............+14.50...............+14.00
11/26/2018.............2 - 0.................+10.00...................2 - 4............-12.00.................-2.00
11/25/2018.............2 - 3..................-6.50.....................1 - 2.............-6.00..................-12.50
11/24/2018.............3 - 2..................+4.00....................3 - 3.............-1.50..................+2.50
11/23/2018.............4 - 5..................-7.50.....................6 - 4.............+8.00.................+0.50
11/21/2018.............5 - 3..................+8.50....................4 - 7.............-18.50................-10.00
11/20/2018.............0 - 2..................-11.00....................1 - 2.............-6.00.................-17.00
11/19/2018.............3 - 1.................+9.50.....................4 - 3..............+3.50...............+13.00
11/18/2018.............5 - 0.................+25.00...................3 - 0..............+15.00..............+40.00
11/17/2018.............1 - 3..................-11.50...................3 - 4...............-7.00................-18.50
11/16/2018.............5 - 1..................+24.50..................1 - 3...............-11.50..............+13.00
11/15/2018.............2 - 1..................+4.50....................1 -2................-6.00................-1.50
11/14/2018.............3 - 4..................-7.00.....................3 - 7...............-23.50..............-30.50
11/13/2018.............0 - 3..................-16.50...................1 - 2................-6.00................-22.50
11/12/2018.............2 - 1..................+4.50...................5 - 0................+25.00.............+29.50
11/11/2018.............1 - 3..................-11.50...................1 - 3...............-11.50...............-23.00
11/10/2018.............5 - 3..................+8.50....................5 - 2...............+14.00............+22.50
11/09/2018.............4 - 0..................+20.00..................4 - 2...............+9.00..............+29.00
11/08/2018.............0 - 3..................-16.50...................1 - 3...............-11.50...............-28.00
11/07/2018.............2 - 4..................-12.00...................5 - 4...............+5.00................-7.00
11/06/2018.............2 - 2..................-1.00.....................1 - 3...............-11.50..............-12.50
11/05/2018.............4 - 1..................+14.50..................2 - 2...............-1.00...............+13.50
11/04/2018.............3 - 2..................+4.00....................2 - 4...............-12.00...............-8.00
11/03/2018.............4 - 2..................+9.00....................4 - 3...............+3.50..............+12.50
11/02/2018.............3 - 2..................+4.00....................2 - 5...............-17.50..............-13.50
11/01/2018.............1 - 4..................-17.00....................2 - 1................+4.50.............-12.50

Totals...................72 - 62..............+24.00...................79- 86..............-61.00..............-37.00