The Bum's 2018 NBA Trends/Stats/Best Bets Thru The Playoffs !

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CLE at IND 07:00 PM
IND -12.5
U 207.5

WAS at ATL 07:30 PM
WAS -3.0
U 237.5

LAL at BK 07:30 PM
BK +1.5
O 229.5

DAL at DEN 09:00 PM
DEN -4.5
U 207.5

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Russell helps Nets hold off Lakers
December 18, 2018
By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) D'Angelo Russell had 22 points and a career high-tying 13 assists against his former team, and the Brooklyn Nets ran the NBA's longest winning streak to six games by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 on Tuesday night.

Joe Harris added 19 points and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 18 for the Nets, who last won six in a row from March 25 to April 3, 2015. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson finished with 17 points and Jared Dudley made some big baskets down the stretch to score 13.

LeBron James bounced back from his lowest-scoring game of the season with 36 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, but the Lakers finished 1-3 on their road trip. Kyle Kuzma had 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Lonzo Ball scored 23.

Brooklyn continued its recovery from an eight-game skid by holding on in front of a loud, large crowd that alternated cheering when the Lakers seized the momentum and when the Nets regained it.

NUGGETS 126, MAVERICKS 118

DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 16 rebounds, Jamal Murray dished out a career-high 15 assists and Denver extended its home winning streak to seven games by beating Dallas.

At 21-9, the Nuggets matched the 1976-77 squad for the best start through 30 games in franchise history. They also remain on top of the Western Conference by percentage points over Golden State. This is rarefied air for the Nuggets: The last time they had played more than 25 games and were alone in first place in the conference was March 1977.

Murray contributed 22 points for the injury-depleted Nuggets, including 10 in the fourth quarter.

Luka Doncic had a big game for Dallas with 23 points and a career-best 12 assists, while Harrison Barnes scored 30. The Mavericks hit 15 3-pointers against the NBA's top long-range defense.

CAVALIERS 92, PACERS 91

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Larry Nance Jr.'s buzzer-beating tip-in for Cleveland snapped Indiana's seven-game winning streak.

Nance finished with 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in the Cavaliers' third road win of the season. Rodney Hood scored 17 to lead Cleveland (8-23).

The Pacers (20-11) were led by Domantas Sabonis' 17 points, but they never took control long enough to pull away. Victor Oladipo missed two free throws with 9.5 seconds left, failing to extend Indiana's 91-90 lead.

HAWKS 118, WIZARDS 110

ATLANTA (AP) - Jeremy Lin scored 12 of his 16 points in the final period and Atlanta overcame Bradley Beal's 29 points for Washington.

Seven players scored in double figures to help the last-place Hawks (7-23) stop a three-game skid. John Collins had 20 points and 13 rebounds, while rookie Trae Young scored 19.

Lin's big fourth quarter included a dribble fake that sent Thomas Satoransky falling backward, leaving Lin open for a jumper and a 103-93 lead. Lin added a layup on Atlanta's next possession.

Trevor Ariza started at forward and had 19 points in his return to the Wizards. Beal grabbed 10 rebounds.

The 33-year-old Ariza was acquired from Phoenix in a trade announced Monday.

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SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Cleveland Cavaliers Charlotte Hornets Spectrum Center
7:05 PM New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Wells Fargo Center
7:05 PM San Antonio Spurs Orlando Magic Amway Center
7:35 PM Indiana Pacers Toronto Raptors Scotiabank Arena
7:35 PM Phoenix Suns Boston Celtics TD Garden
8:05 PM Brooklyn Nets Chicago Bulls United Center
8:05 PM Detroit Pistons Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center
8:05 PM New Orleans Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum
8:05 PM Washington Wizards Houston Rockets Toyota Center
9:05 PM Golden State Warriors Utah Jazz Vivint Smart Home Arena
10:05 PM Memphis Grizzlies Portland Trail Blazers Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
10:05 PM Oklahoma City Thunder Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center


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DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/18/2018 4-4-0 50.00% -2.00
12/17/2018 8-8-0 50.00% -4.00
12/16/2018 6-8-0 42.86% -14.00
12/15/2018 7-4-1 63.64% +13.00
12/14/2018 10-6-0 62.50% +17.00
12/13/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
12/12/2018 9-13-0 40.91% -26.50
12/11/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -1.50
12/10/2018 6-10-0 37.50% -25.00
12/09/2018 2-5-0 28.57% -17.50
12/08/2018 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
12/07/2018 12-7-0 63.16% +21.50
12/06/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -12.00
12/05/2018 9-6-0 60.00% +12.00
12/04/2018 6-4-0 60.00% +8.00
12/03/2018 3-9-0 25.00% -34.50
12/02/2018 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/01/2018 7-7-0 50.00% -3.50

Record:......105-110-0.......48.83%--- -74.50


NBA BEST BETS:

DATE......................ATS...................UN ITS...................O/U...................UNITS..............TOTAL

12/18/2018............1 - 1.................-0.50....................1 - 2..................-6.00...............-6.50
12/17/2018............6 - 1.................+14.50.................1 - 5..................-22.00.............-7.50
12/16/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50..................3 - 2..................+4.00..............-7.50
12/15/2018............3 - 0.................+15.00.................2 - 3..................-6.50...............+8.50
12/14/2018............3 - 1.................+9.50...................3 - 1..................+9.50.............+19.00
12/13/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................0 - 4..................-22.00.............-17.50
12/12/2018............2 - 5..................-17.50.................2 - 4...................-12.00.............-29.50
12/11/2018............1 - 1..................-0.50...................0 - 2..................-11.00..............-11.50
12/10/2018............3 - 2..................+4.00..................1 - 3..................-11.50..............-7.50
12/09/2018............0 - 1..................-5.50....................2 - 2.................-1.00................-6.50
12/08/2018............1 - 0..................+5.00..................1 - 0..................+5.00...............+10.00
12/07/2018............0 - 3..................-16.50..................5 - 0.................+25.00.............+8.50
12/06/2018............1 - 2..................-6.00....................1 - 2.................-6.00................-12.00
12/05/2018............2 - 2..................-1.00....................6 - 4................+8.00................+7.00
12/04/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................1 - 2..................-6.00................-1.50
12/03/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................1 - 2.................-6.00.................17.50
12/02/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................2 - 1.................+4.50................-7.00
12/01/2018............2 - 2.................- 1.00....................3 - 4..................-7.00................-8.00

Record:...............31 - 32................-26.00.................35- 43...............-61.00................-87.00

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Odds to win the ACC basketball tournament in March:

2-3: Duke

4-1: North Carolina

5-1: Virginia

12-1: Virginia Tech

15-1: NC State

20-1: Florida State, Syracuse


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Mid-week musings……

13) Few weeks ago, I asked you, the reader, to submit your favorite Christmas songs; I figured four or five songs would get all the mentions. Not so much.

33 different songs got at least one vote, including a few I’ve never heard of, which is fine. Took a while for a few songs to jump to the head of the class.

12) First of all, a surprising number of people dislike Christmas songs, some intensely so.

Devin, a new mom who I figured would like Christmas: “Christmas music makes me want to slam my head into a door.” Alrighty then.

Diverse opinions are part of what makes our country fun; we all like different stuff.

11) Silent Night won our poll, not surprising. Traditional song, but it was close.

10) Baby Its Cold Outside finished 2nd; the Vanessa Williams version got a couple special mentions. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus also got a lot of support, as did The Little Drummer Boy.

You’re a Mean One, Mr Grinch was mentioned by people trying to ingratiate themselves with me, because they know of my fondness for the Grinch.

9) My personal favorite? All I want for Christmas Is You, the Mariah Carey version.

Elsewhere……..
8) Monday night, Christian McCaffrey became the first player with 50 yards rushing, receiving and passing in same game since Walter Payton in 1985.

7) Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera grew up on five different military bases in three different countries; his father was in the army.

6) If Georgia backup QB Justin Fields transfers as expected, that would mean over the last nine years, 10 of the 18 HS quarterbacks ranked #1-2 in their senior class wound up transferring in college, and one of those kids transferred twice!!

5) Spent five hours on an airplane Tuesday, five feet in front of a child who enjoyed yelling very loudly; great fun. Then an older woman passed out on the plane a few minutes before we landed here in Las Vegas- she was OK, just a little dehydrated apparently.

4) There were 108 international players on NBA rosters when this season started.

3) In The Natural, Wilford Brimley is the manager and he only seems to have one coach, but both of them are in the dugout when the Knights are batting; who coaches the bases?

2) Tommy Hawk, mascot of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, was attacked by a man on the concourse of the United Center Friday nite. There was a short video of the incident on the Interweb; the mascot more than held his own and actually body slammed his assailant.

1) RIP Penny Marshall 75, a very funny lady who was Laverne in Laverne & Shirley and Myrna Turner in The Odd Couple. She also made movies, including Big and A League of Their Own. She was a big sports fan and had season tickets for the Lakers and Clippers- someone said on Twitter that she has a great sports memorabilia collection.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 19

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NEW YORK (9 - 23) at PHILADELPHIA (20 - 12) - 12/19/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (16 - 15) at ORLANDO (14 - 15) - 12/19/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1063-933 ATS (+36.7 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 843-719 ATS (+52.1 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 351-288 ATS (+34.2 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 93-56 ATS (+31.4 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 357-278 ATS (+51.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 351-291 ATS (+30.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 427-350 ATS (+42.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
ORLANDO is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (7 - 23) at CHARLOTTE (14 - 15) - 12/19/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 55-77 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-53 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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PHOENIX (7 - 24) at BOSTON (18 - 11) - 12/19/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-36 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-0 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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INDIANA (20 - 10) at TORONTO (23 - 9) - 12/19/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (14 - 14) at MINNESOTA (14 - 16) - 12/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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WASHINGTON (12 - 18) at HOUSTON (15 - 14) - 12/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 49-66 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games in the first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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BROOKLYN (13 - 18) at CHICAGO (7 - 24) - 12/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 4-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (15 - 16) at MILWAUKEE (20 - 9) - 12/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 89-63 ATS (+19.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 413-483 ATS (-118.3 Units) in home games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 274-329 ATS (-87.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (21 - 10) at UTAH (14 - 17) - 12/19/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 8-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (16 - 14) at PORTLAND (17 - 13) - 12/19/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (19 - 10) at SACRAMENTO (16 - 14) - 12/19/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 38-53 ATS (-20.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 7-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, December 19

Knicks lost seven of their last eight games; they’re 2-4 vs spread in their last six visits to Philly. four of their last five games went over total. 76ers lost three of their last our games; they’re 5-6 vs spread in last 11 home games. Seven of their last ten games stayed under the total. Sixers won their last five games with the Knicks (4-1 vs spread); under is 7-2 in last nine series games. New York is 0-5 vs spread in its last five visits to Philly.

San Antonio won/covered five of their last six games; they’re 2-8-1 vs spread in their last 11 road games. Spurs’ last five games stayed under the total. Magic swept couple of games in Mexico over weekend; they’re 5-10 vs spread at home this year. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Spurs won seven of last ten games with Orlando; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to the Magic Kingdom. Seven of last eight series games stayed under the total.

Cavaliers split their last six games; they’re 3-1 vs spread if they played night before. Four of their last five road games stayed under. Charlotte is 3-5 in its last eight games; they’re 1-5 vs spread in last six home games. Five of their last six games went over. Cleveland won nine of its last ten games with the Hornets; they covered four of their last five visits to Charlotte. Last four series games stayed under the total.

Suns won/covered their last three games; they’re 4-11 vs spread on road this season. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Boston won/covered eight of its last nine games; they’re 7-3 vs spread in last ten home games. Eight of their last ten games went over. Celtics won seven of their last eight games with Phoenix; three of last four series games went over. Suns covered four of their last five visits to Boston.

Pacers had their 7-game win streak snapped last night; they’re 8-5 vs spread in last 13 visits to Toronto Last 11 Indiana games stayed under the total. Raptors lost four of their last six games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in their last five home games. Seven of their last games stayed under. Home side won nine of last ten Indiana-Toronto games; Pacers are 3-3 vs spread in their last six visits to Canada. Four of last five series games stayed under.

Detroit lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 7-5 vs spread on road this season. Eight of their last ten games stayed under. Minnesota lost four of its last five games; they’re 5-1 vs spread in last six home games. Under is 11-4-1 in their last 16 games. Pistons won their last six games with Minnesota; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to the Twin Cities. Four of last five series games went over.

Washington lost five of its last six games; they’re 4-13 vs spread on road this season. Five of their last seven games went over. Houston won its last four games (3-0-1 vs spread); they’re 3-0-1 vs spread in last four home games. Under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Home side won last four Wizard-Rocket games; Washington is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Houston. Over is 4-1-1 in last six series games.

Nets won their last six games, covered their last seven; they’re 1-5 vs spread if they played night before. Three of their last four games went over. Bulls lost 11 of their last 13 games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five games. Four of their last five games stayed under. Brooklyn won four of its last five games with Chicago; Nets covered five of last six series games. Six of last seven series games stayed under.

New Orleans won three of its last four games; they’re 3-5 vs spread in last eight road games. Under is 4-0-1 in their last five games. Bucks won four of their last five games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last nine home games. Milwaukee’s last seven games stayed under. Pelicans won eight of last ten games with Milwaukee, covering last three; over is 8-2 in last ten series games. New Orleans is 3-2 in its last five visits to Wisconsin.

Warriors won six of their last seven games; they covered three of last four road games. Four of their last five games stayed under. Utah lost four of its last five games; they covered their last three home games. Five of their last six games stayed under. Jazz won three of last four games with Golden State; five of last six series games went over the total. Warriors are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Utah.

Grizzlies lost five of their last six games; 2-4 vs spread in last six road games. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Trailblazers lost three of last four games; they covered their last three home games. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Portland/Memphis split their last ten games; Grizzlies covered three of their last four visits to Oregon. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Thunder won 7 of last 10 games, split last six; they’re 0-4 vs spread in last four road games. Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Sacramento won six of its last nine games, are 10-4 vs spread in last 14. Kings’ last four games went over the total. Kings/Thunder split their last ten games; Oklahoma City is 1-5 vs spread in its last six visits to Sacramento. Three of last four series games went over.

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NBA

Wednesday, December 19

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Trend Report
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte
Cleveland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games
Charlotte is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games on the road
San Antonio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
San Antonio is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing Orlando
San Antonio is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games
Orlando is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
Orlando is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Orlando is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Orlando is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio

New York Knicks
New York is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
New York is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 12 games on the road
New York is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
New York is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against New York

Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Phoenix is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 12 games
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Phoenix is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games when playing Boston
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Phoenix
Boston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Indiana is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Toronto's last 21 games at home
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Indiana
Toronto is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Indiana
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Brooklyn is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 7 games when playing Chicago
Brooklyn is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Brooklyn is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn'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 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games at home
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Chicago is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

New Orleans Pelicans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
New Orleans is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
New Orleans is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
New Orleans is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing New Orleans
Milwaukee is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Milwaukee is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans

Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Minnesota's last 22 games
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 3-11-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Washington is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Houston
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Washington is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Rockets
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games at home
Houston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Washington
Houston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
Houston is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games when playing at home against Washington

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 13 games on the road
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Golden State is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Utah
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Golden State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
Utah is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Utah is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games at home
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Utah is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Golden State

Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 9 games
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Memphis is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Portland
Memphis is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Portland is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games
Portland is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 11 games at home
Portland is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Portland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
Portland is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Memphis
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oklahoma City's last 15 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Oklahoma City is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games when playing Sacramento
Oklahoma City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Sacramento's last 16 games
Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Sacramento's last 25 games at home
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 12 games when playing Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

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Wednesday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Warriors at Jazz – 9:05 PM EST

Since Stephen Curry returned to the Golden State lineup on December 1, the Warriors (21-10 SU, 14-17 ATS) have won six of eight games to move into first place of the Pacific division. The first game back for Curry was a loss at Detroit, but Golden State has fallen only once in the past seven trips to the court. The most recent victory for the two-time defending champions came in Monday’s 110-93 home blowout of the Grizzlies as 12 ½-point favorites, led by Kevin Durant’s 23 points.

The Jazz (14-17 SU, 14-16-1 ATS) were one of the final four teams in the Western Conference last season, but Utah isn’t even one of the top four teams in its own division now. Since Utah knocked off San Antonio and Houston at home earlier this month, Quin Snyder’s club has dropped four of their last five, including road losses to the Spurs and Rockets. Utah finished off a two-game road trip with a 102-97 setback at Houston on Monday, as the Jazz lost in spite of limiting the Rockets to 37% shooting from the floor.

Golden State edged Utah in its first matchup this season in Salt Lake City, 124-123 in late October. The Jazz put together a 16-point third-quarter advantage before the Warriors eventually erased the deficit with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Former Jazz forward Jonas Jerebko tipped in the game-winner in the final second to give Golden State its first victory at Utah since clinching a second round sweep in the 2017 playoffs.

Unfortunately for Utah, the Jazz have played only 11 home games compared to 19 away contests this season. The Jazz haven’t been able to build any kind of home-court advantage at 5-6, compared to a 28-13 mark last season at Vivint Smart Home Arena. With Curry in the lineup, the Warriors have won eight of 10 games away from Oracle Arena, but own a 4-5 ATS mark in the favorite role in these contests.

Back Above the Border

The Raptors (23-9 SU, 15-17 ATS) are back at home following a four-game road trip which started well, but ended with a dud. Toronto picked up a pair of blowout wins over the Clippers and Warriors, but the Raptors dropped the final two games at Portland and Denver. Point guard Kyle Lowry sat out the last two contests with a thigh contusion, as the Raptors’ offense was limited to a season-low 86 points in Sunday’s defeat to the Nuggets.

Toronto welcomes in Indiana tonight as the Pacers (20-11 SU, 16-15 ATS) play with no rest following a shocking home loss to the Cavaliers, 92-91 as 12 ½-point favorites. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for Indiana, while the Pacers connected on only 4-of-22 attempts from three-point range. The Pacers extended their UNDER streak to 11 games in a row, while limiting their last eight opponents to 101 points or less.

Double Strike

Surprisingly, the Kings have taken both matchups from the Thunder this season. Sacramento (16-14 SU, 19-11 ATS) seeks a third win over Oklahoma City (19-10 SU, 16-13 ATS) tonight as the teams meet at Golden 1 Center. The Kings begin a three-game homestand after getting drubbed at Minnesota on Monday, 132-105. Sacramento fell behind by 30 points at halftime on the second of a back-to-back after winning at Dallas on Sunday night.

OKC hits the road for a pair of games after beating the Clippers and Bulls at home. The Thunder has struggled on the highway of late by dropping three in a row away from Chesapeake Energy Arena, while posting an 0-4 ATS mark in their last four opportunities as a road favorite. Each of the first two matchups between the Kings and Thunder this season sailed OVER the total (222 and 227), but tonight’s total has been jacked up to 234 ½.

Back from Mexico

Maybe the Magic (14-15 SU, 17-12 ATS) may relocate to Mexico City, because apparently they can’t lose there. Orlando took a pair of neutral-site games against Chicago and Utah in a pair of low-scoring affairs, limiting those two teams to 91 and 89 points, respectively. The Magic haven’t won in their real home (Amway Center) since November 18 against the Knicks, but Orlando is seeking a season sweep of San Antonio. In their last matchup at AT&T Center in early November, the Magic shot 50% from the floor in a 117-107 triumph as 7 ½-point underdogs against the Spurs.

San Antonio (16-15 SU, 16-14-1 ATS) improved to 12-5 at home after blowing out Philadelphia on Monday to finish off a six-game homestand at 5-1. Now, the Spurs need to improve on their road numbers as they own a dreadful 4-10 mark, while last winning on the highway on November 26 at Chicago. The total numbers for the Spurs correlate with where they play as their last five home games finished UNDER the total, but San Antonio is 7-0-1 to the OVER in its last eight away from AT&T Center.

Washed Away

It’s not even Christmas and it feels like the Wizards’ (12-19 SU, 12-19 ATS) season is finished. Granted, Washington started slowly two seasons ago (3-9) and reached the conference semifinals, but the Wizards aren’t taking care of business away from home. After blowing out the Lakers in impressive fashion on Sunday, the Wizards fell at Atlanta last night, 118-110 to drop to 4-13 away from Capital One Arena.

Washington looks for its second victory over Houston in less than a month after the Wizards staved off the Rockets in overtime, 135-131 as two-point home favorites on November 26. The Rockets (15-14 SU, 12-16-1 ATS) are riding a four-game winning streak after beating the Jazz for the first time in three tries this season, 102-97 on Monday. James Harden torched Utah for 47 points, while posting 54 points and 13 assists against the Wizards last month.

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 19


New York @ Philadelphia

Game 553-554
December 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
113.607
Philadelphia
119.403
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 6
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 13
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+13); Over

San Antonio @ Orlando

Game 555-556
December 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
114.868
Orlando
110.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 4
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 1
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-1); Over

Cleveland @ Charlotte

Game 557-558
December 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
111.218
Charlotte
121.684
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 10 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 13
217
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+13); Under

Phoenix @ Boston

Game 559-560
December 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
111.733
Boston
121.729
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 10
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 12
220
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+12); Under

Indiana @ Toronto

Game 561-562
December 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
123.184
Toronto
116.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 6 1/2
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 7 1/2
210 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+7 1/2); Over

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 563-564
December 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
127.555
Minnesota
115.576
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 12
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 5
218
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+5); Under

Washington @ Houston

Game 565-566
December 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
118.831
Houston
121.730
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 11
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+11); Over

Brooklyn @ Chicago

Game 567-568
December 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
117.729
Chicago
111.393
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 6 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(-2); Under

New Orleans @ Milwaukee

Game 569-570
December 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
118.328
Milwaukee
120.903
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 9
232 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+9); Under

Golden State @ Utah

Game 571-572
December 19, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
125.903
Utah
118.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 7
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 2 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-2 1/2); Over

Memphis @ Portland

Game 573-574
December 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
114.668
Portland
125.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 11
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 6
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-6); Under

Oklahoma City @ Sacramento

Game 575-576
December 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
115.463
Sacramento
112.779
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2 1/2
235
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 5 1/2
234 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+5 1/2); Over

[Udog]

Hoop Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Spurs are 13-0 ATS (+8.69 ppg) on the road when the line is within 3 of pick after they had fewer than ten turnovers and it is before the All-Star break.


ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Magic are 0-14 ATS (-15.18 ppg) with rest off a win facing an opponent averaging less than six refereed turnovers per game.


OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Bucks are 12-0 OU (+14.42 ppg) at home with rest off a road game when they are facing an opponent that is averaging more than 24 assists per game and it is before the All-Star break.


OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Pistons are 0-13 OU (-8.50 ppg) on the road with less than two days rest off a loss as a dog in which they scored fewer than ten fast break points.

[Udog]

By: Monique Vág



Injury bug bites Raptors

The Pacers will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back as they travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors. The Pacers are coming off a loss to the Cavaliers where they shot 39.8 percent from the field, 18.2 percent from beyond the arc, and only connected on 61.9 percent of their free throw attempts.

The Raps will be without key reserves in Norman Powell, and Jonas Valanciunas, and have a long list of questionable players for the contest including Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, Pascal Siakam, and Fred VanVleet. Even fully healthy, the Raps would struggle versus this Indiana squad. With so many notable injuries, back the Pacers and take the 6-points.


On a roll

The Spurs have won five of their most recent six games and have held opponents under 100 in five of those contests, a good sign for them as they travel to Orlando to play against the Magic. San Antonio's Monday night win versus the 76ers marked the eighth time the Spurs scored at least 120 points and the ninth time they shot above 50 percent this season.

San Antonio is 12-3 SU in the most recent 15 games versus the Magic, and 6-1 SU over the last seven playing at Amway Center. Look for the Spurs to continue their hot shooting today as they get a big win on the road.


Dominating inside

The New York Knicks are huge 12.5-point road underdogs in Philadelphia this evening. The Knicks have been one of the worst teams at defending opposing centers allowing 24.9 points per game on 55.7 percent shooting and 14.9 rebounds per contest. The Knicks are also one of the worst teams in opponent scoring in the paint allowing an average of 52.1 points per game.

This is an excellent spot for the 76ers' leading scorer Joel Embiid who is averaging 26.4 points per game and 13.3 rebounds. He's had 12 games with 15 or more total rebounds, and 15 games with 30 or more points. Look for his success to continue today in a favorable matchup and back Over his points, rebounds, and assists total of 42.5.


Offensive fireworks

The Pelicans and Bucks are the two top teams in points per game and both come in averaging over 47 percent shooting from the floor. There is no surprise the total for this meeting is set at 231.5.

The Pelicans have struggled defending opposing point guards allowing 24.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game to the position. This bodes well for the Bucks' Eric Bledsoe who is having a very efficient year shooting 50 percent from the field, a huge improvement on his career mark of 45. He's logged three double-doubles and has only scored under 10 points in five games this season. Back the Over on his points, rebounds, assists total today.


Struggling to keep up

In the first meeting between Golden State and Utah this season, the Warriors edged out a 124-123 victory but things have taken a turn for the Jazz who are currently three games under .500, and 5-6 at home.

Golden State is 19-5 SU over their most recent 24 games versus Utah, while winning six of their most recent eight contests on the road at Vivant Smart Home Arena. At only 106.5 points scored per game, and only 99 over their most recent three, the Jazz just haven’t shown the firepower to keep up with a high-scoring Warriors squad. Take Golden State to cover as 2.5-point road favorites.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CLE at CHA 07:00 PM
CHA -13.0
U 213.5

SA at ORL 07:00 PM
ORL +3.0
O 209.5

NY at PHI 07:00 PM
PHI -12.0
U 228.0

PHO at BOS 07:30 PM
PHO +11.5
O 222.0

IND at TOR 07:30 PM
IND +5.0
U 209.5

WAS at HOU 08:00 PM
WAS +11.5
O 224.0

NO at MIL 08:00 PM
O 230.5

DET at MIN 08:00 PM
DET +5.5
O 216.5

BK at CHI 08:00 PM
CHI +1.5
O 211.0

GS at UTA 09:00 PM
UTA +2.0
U 222.5

MEM at POR 10:00 PM
POR -6.0

OKC at SAC 10:00 PM
SAC +4.5
O 232.0

[StarDust Bum]

uns stun Celtics, run win streak to 4
December 19, 2018
By The Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) Devin Booker had 25 points and eight assists, and Deandre Ayton added 23 points and 18 rebounds to lead the suddenly resurgent Phoenix Suns past the Boston Celtics 111-103 on Wednesday night.

It was the fourth consecutive victory for the Suns since opening the season 4-24. Phoenix has its first four-game winning streak since March 2015.

T.J. Warren scored 21 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 13 for the Suns.

Kyrie Irving led Boston with 29 points and Jayson Tatum had 18. The Celtics lost their second straight after winning eight in a row.

Boston center Aron Baynes broke a bone in his left hand early in the game and the team announced that he'll be sidelined indefinitely.

ROCKETS 136, WIZARDS 118

HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden scored 35 points as Houston set an NBA record with 26 3-pointers and won its fifth straight game.

A 3 by Gary Clark tied the record with 2:42 left. The Rockets missed their next four tries before Michael Carter-Williams hit one with 31.1 seconds left and was greeted with loud cheers. The previous record was held by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who made 25 against Atlanta on March 3, 2017.

Harden made six 3s, Chris Paul added 5 and Gerald Green and Eric Gordon made 4 each on a night Houston attempted 55.

The winning streak ties their longest of the season and comes after the Rockets lost their previous three games.

Bradley Beal had 28 points to lead the Wizards, who lost for the sixth time in seven games.

HORNETS 110, CAVALIERS 99

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kemba Walker had 30 points and six assists to help Charlotte rally past Cleveland.

Walker was coming off a season-low four points in Saturday's 128-100 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in which he shot 2 for 13 from the field and missed all five 3-point tries. After missing his first seven shots against Cleveland, Walker got untracked and Charlotte evened its season record to .500 (15-15).

It was Walker's ninth 30-point game this season.

Jeremy Lamb added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Marvin Williams 18 points and 10 rebounds for Charlotte, which snapped a two-game losing streak.

Jordan Clarkson scored 20 points, Jaron Blossomgame had 15 and Cedi Osman added 13 for the Cavaliers.

76ERS 131, KNICKS 109

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Ben Simmons got his second triple-double in three games to lead Philadelphia.

Simmons had 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Jimmy Butler added 20 points and Landry Shamet had a career-high 17 off the bench for the Sixers, who shot 53.4 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range.

Philadelphia had lost three of four, including a lopsided defeat in San Antonio on Monday.

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 27 points and Kevin Knox had 21 for the Knicks (9-24), who have lost three straight and eight of their last nine. Emmanuel Mudiay, averaging 20 points per game in his previous nine contests, was held to 11 points on 3-of-12 shooting.

SPURS 129, MAGIC 90

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - LeMarcus Aldridge scored 20 points and five San Antonio players scored in double figures in the win.

The Spurs, the NBA's leading 3-point shooting team, went 12 of 19 from behind the arc and 50 for 77 overall (64.9 percent) to win for the sixth time in seven games.

Marco Belinelli came off the bench and scored 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting, and DeMar DeRozan and Bryan Forbes added 17 points each.

D.J. Augustin led Orlando with 17 points. Rookie center Mo Bamba had seven points, eight rebounds and two blocks in his first NBA start.

Aaron Gordon, who had 26 points in the Magic's win at San Antonio on Nov. 4, finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.

RAPTORS 99, PACERS 96

TORONTO (AP) - Fred VanVleet hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25 seconds left and Toronto rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Indiana.

Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam had 17 and Greg Monroe 13 as Toronto snapped a two-game losing streak. The Raptors, who have the best record in the NBA at 24-9, avoided their second three-game slump of the season.

VanVleet scored nine of his 11 points in the final quarter as Toronto won its 10TH straight home meeting with the Pacers. Indiana has not won in Toronto since March 1, 2013.

Victor Oladipo scored 20 points for the Pacers, who lost their second straight after winning the previous seven.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 18 points, Myles Turner had 10 points and 14 rebounds and Domantas Sabonis had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Indiana.

BUCKS 123, PELICANS 115

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points and Milwaukee dispatched New Orleans.

Antetokounmpo added eight assists and eight rebounds for Milwaukee, which improved to 21-9.

New Orleans forward Anthony Davis limped to the locker room with an apparent left ankle injury in the waning seconds of the first period. He returned to the bench briefly at the start of the second quarter before again heading to locker room. The Pelicans tweeted before halftime that Davis' return was questionable due to illness. Davis returned and scored the Pelicans' first nine points in the fourth quarter and finished with 27, along with 11 rebounds. Jrue Holiday had 25 points and 12 assists.

Milwaukee's George Hill hit a 3-pointer at the horn to end the third quarter and tie it at 90 in a game that featured seven ties and 14 lead changes through the first three periods.

The game remained tight throughout the fourth before the Bucks went on an 11-0 run to build a 10-point lead with 3:18 remaining. The Pelicans got no closer than six the rest of the way.

Darius Miller finished with 20 points for New Orleans.

NETS 96, BULLS 93

CHICAGO (AP) - Spencer Dinwiddie scored 27 points off the bench and made a critical defensive play in the final seconds to lift Brooklyn to its seventh consecutive victory.

Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the resurgent Nets (15-18), who have put together the NBA's longest active winning streak on the heels of an eight-game skid.

Kris Dunn scored 24 points for Chicago, which has the worst record in the league at 7-25 after dropping 12 of its last 14. Bobby Portis added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls before exiting in the final minute with an apparent leg injury.

Chicago led 93-92 before Joe Harris put Brooklyn ahead to stay on a floating bank shot with 43 seconds left.

PISTONS 129, TIMBERWOLVES 123, OT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Blake Griffin scored 34 points and Randy Bullock added a career-high 33 as Detroit topped Minnesota in overtime.

Reggie Jackson added 24 points and Andre Drummond had 16 points and 16 rebounds for Detroit, which trailed by 14 going into the fourth quarter but rallied behind its strong 3-point shooting.

Derrick Rose led Minnesota with 33 points, while Robert Covington scored 22 and Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins each had 16.

JAZZ 108, WARRIORS 103

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Joe Ingles scored 20 points while Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 15 rebounds to lead Utah.

Jae Crowder score 18 points and Donovan Mitchell added 15 points on 5-of-26 shooting for the Jazz, who won their fourth straight at home.

Stephen Curry scored 32 points and Kevin Durant added 30 to lead Golden State in just its second loss in eight games.

[StarDust Bum]

SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY DECEMBER 20, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
8:05 PM Houston Rockets Miami Heat AmericanAirlines Arena
10:35 PM Dallas Mavericks Los Angeles Clippers Staples Center


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DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/19/2018 14-8-0 63.64% +26.00
12/18/2018 4-4-0 50.00% -2.00
12/17/2018 8-8-0 50.00% -4.00
12/16/2018 6-8-0 42.86% -14.00
12/15/2018 7-4-1 63.64% +13.00
12/14/2018 10-6-0 62.50% +17.00
12/13/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
12/12/2018 9-13-0 40.91% -26.50
12/11/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -1.50
12/10/2018 6-10-0 37.50% -25.00
12/09/2018 2-5-0 28.57% -17.50
12/08/2018 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
12/07/2018 12-7-0 63.16% +21.50
12/06/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -12.00
12/05/2018 9-6-0 60.00% +12.00
12/04/2018 6-4-0 60.00% +8.00
12/03/2018 3-9-0 25.00% -34.50
12/02/2018 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/01/2018 7-7-0 50.00% -3.50

Record:......119-118-0.......50.21%--- -48.50


NBA BEST BETS:

DATE......................ATS...................UN ITS...................O/U...................UNITS..............TOTAL

12/19/2018............3 - 2.................+4.00...................8 - 3.................+23.50............+27.50
12/18/2018............1 - 1.................-0.50....................1 - 2..................-6.00...............-6.50
12/17/2018............6 - 1.................+14.50.................1 - 5..................-22.00.............-7.50
12/16/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50..................3 - 2..................+4.00..............-7.50
12/15/2018............3 - 0.................+15.00.................2 - 3..................-6.50...............+8.50
12/14/2018............3 - 1.................+9.50...................3 - 1..................+9.50.............+19.00
12/13/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................0 - 4..................-22.00.............-17.50
12/12/2018............2 - 5..................-17.50.................2 - 4...................-12.00.............-29.50
12/11/2018............1 - 1..................-0.50...................0 - 2..................-11.00..............-11.50
12/10/2018............3 - 2..................+4.00..................1 - 3..................-11.50..............-7.50
12/09/2018............0 - 1..................-5.50....................2 - 2.................-1.00................-6.50
12/08/2018............1 - 0..................+5.00..................1 - 0..................+5.00...............+10.00
12/07/2018............0 - 3..................-16.50..................5 - 0.................+25.00.............+8.50
12/06/2018............1 - 2..................-6.00....................1 - 2.................-6.00................-12.00
12/05/2018............2 - 2..................-1.00....................6 - 4................+8.00................+7.00
12/04/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................1 - 2..................-6.00................-1.50
12/03/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................1 - 2.................-6.00.................17.50
12/02/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................2 - 1.................+4.50................-7.00
12/01/2018............2 - 2.................- 1.00....................3 - 4..................-7.00................-8.00

Record:...............34 - 34................-22.00.................43- 46...............-37.50................-59.50

[StarDust Bum]

Thursday’s 6-pack

Odds to win the Big East conference tournament in March:
8-5— Villanova
4-1— St John’s
6-1— Butler, Marquette
8-1— Creighton
10-1— Seton Hall, Xavier
15-1— Georgetown, Providence
20-1— DePaul

Quote of the Day
“Why would I not go back to FSU? I’m thinking about declaring [for the NFL] but I don’t know what I’m going to do. I never told anybody nothing like that. I’m just unsure what I’m doing right now. I’m still talking with my family trying to decide, but I never said nothing like that.”
Florida State QB Deondre Francois

Thursday’s quiz
Which current SEC basketball coach was basketball coach at UCLA before Steve Alford?
(Hint: His Bruins made the Final Four three years in row, from 2006-08)

Wednesday’s quiz
John Adams was the second President of the United States.

Tuesday’s quiz
Jason Witten played his college football at Tennessee.


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Thursday’s List of 13: Questions, questions, always questions……

These are questions to discuss with friends or ponder while you’re trying to get to sleep at night:

13) If you could have dinner with any three people, living or dead, who would you choose?

12) If you had to do it all over again, what college would you have gone to, or would you have even gone to college?

11) All-time favorite movie?

10) If someone was going to buy you a car, any car, which one would you choose?

9) Whats your favorite vacation destination(s)?

8) When college coaches get fired, how often does the new coach talk to the old coach to share information? It has to happen sometimes, just not sure how much.

7) OK, 2:00 to go, your team is down 3 and you have the ball on your own 25-yard line. Of any QB ever, who would you want running your team for that last 2:00?

6) Someone is going to buy you dinner, anything you want, anywhere— what would you order?

5) If your son was a great college basketball player and he let you choose where he would go to college, where would you send him?

4) You can go to one concert; which performer/band wold you choose to see?

3) Bases loaded, two outs, you’re down a run in last inning; what hitter, past or present, would you want up at the plate for your team?

2) You can go on a date with anyone (assuming you’re single for that night), and not with your spouse; who would you choose?

1) My last question isn’t a question, its a thought: Live your life, do things you want to do. Life is short; do what you can, while you can. Have fun.