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Long Sheet

Tuesday, October 30

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ATLANTA (2 - 3) at CLEVELAND (0 - 6) - 10/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 44-64 ATS (-26.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-50 ATS (-31.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-37 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-4 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (3 - 2) at CHARLOTTE (3 - 4) - 10/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 51-33 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 224-179 ATS (+27.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MIAMI is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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SACRAMENTO (3 - 3) at ORLANDO (2 - 4) - 10/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 72-95 ATS (-32.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 63-94 ATS (-40.4 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
ORLANDO is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 straight up against ORLANDO 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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DETROIT (4 - 1) at BOSTON (4 - 2) - 10/30/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 63-40 ATS (+19.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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PHILADELPHIA (3 - 3) at TORONTO (6 - 0) - 10/30/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (3 - 2) at HOUSTON (1 - 4) - 10/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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LA CLIPPERS (4 - 2) at OKLAHOMA CITY (1 - 4) - 10/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-54 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (1 - 5) at MEMPHIS (3 - 2) - 10/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 39-53 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 166-125 ATS (+28.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, October 30

Cleveland is 0-6 and fired its coach Monday; they’re 0-3 at home, losing by 22-16-12 points. Over is 4-2 in their games. Hawks are 2-4 after losing by 21 in Philly Monday; they’re 1-3 as AU- their last three games stayed under the total. Cavaliers won three of last four games with Atlanta, but lost by 22 to the Hawks nine days ago; last nine series games went over the total. Atlanta covered its last five visits to Ohio.

Heat is 3-3 after losing at home to Sacramento Monday; they split two road games (1-0 as AU). Four of their last five games went over. Charlotte lost three of its last four games; they’re 1-1 at home (1-0 as HF); Over is 4-3 in their games. Miami won six of last seven games with the Hornets; under is 6-4 in last ten series games. Heat covered its last three visits to Charlotte.

Sacramento won/covered its last three games; they’re 2-2 as AU. Over is 5-2 in their games this month. Magic lost four of their last five games; they’re favored for first time this year. Under is 4-2 in their games this season. Kings won/covered their last three games with Orlando; under is 5-1 in last six games. Kings are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Orlando.

Pistons lost by 20 at home to Boston Saturday; Celtics won/covered four of last five series games. Under is 6-3-1 in last ten meetings. Detroit covered its last three visits here. Detroit is 4-1 with only loss to Boston; they beat Bulls by 2 in only road game. Under is 3-2 in their games. Celtics won three of their last four games; they’re 1-1 as HF. Five of their six games stayed under the total.

76ers won four of their last six games; they’re 0-3 on road, 0-2 as AU, losing by 18-1-15 points. Over is 4-2 in their last six games. Raptors won six of its first seven games; they’re 3-2 as a HF. Over is 5-1-1 in their games this month. Toronto won eight of last ten games with Philly (7-3 vs spread); over is 8-2 in last 10 series games. Sixers covered only one of last five visits to Canada.

Portland is off to a 4-2 start; they’re 2-1 on road, 1-1 as AU. Five of their six games went over the total. Houston is off to a 1-4 start; check Harden’s (hamstring) status. Rockets are 0-3 as HF. Four of their five games went over. Rockets won seven of last eight games with Portland; over is 7-2 in last nine series games. Blazers are 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Houston.

Clippers won four of their last five games; they’re 1-1 as AU. Three of last four LA games went over the total. Thunder lost four of its first five games; they’re 1-2 at home, 0-3 as HF. Over is 3-2 in their games. Clippers beat OKC by 16 at home 11 days ago; they’re 3-7 in last 10 series games, going 1-5 vs spread in last six visits to Oklahoma. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Washington lost five of its first six games; they’re 1-3 on road, 1-2 as AU. Five of their six games went over. Memphis won three of its last four games; they’re 2-0 at home (2-0 as HF), winning by 21-14 points. Under is 3-2 in their games. Wizards won four of last five games with the Grizzlies, but Wiz are 0-3 vs spread in last three trips to Memphis. Four of last five series games stayed under the total.

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Tuesday, October 30

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Trend Report
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Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Atlanta is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Cleveland is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Miami Heat
Miami is 4-7-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Miami is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Miami is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 14 games when playing Charlotte
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 11 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Charlotte is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Charlotte is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Charlotte's last 14 games when playing Miami
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Charlotte's last 11 games when playing at home against Miami


Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Sacramento's last 17 games
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Sacramento is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing Orlando
Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Sacramento is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games
Orlando is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Orlando is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Orlando is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Orlando is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento


Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
Boston is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Boston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit


Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
Philadelphia is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games at home
Toronto is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Washington is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Washington is 6-14-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Washington is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Memphis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Memphis is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games at home
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Washington
Memphis is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Washington
Memphis is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington


Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Portland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 8 games
Portland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Portland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games on the road
Portland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 9 games when playing Houston
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Portland's last 18 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Rockets
Houston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 23 games at home
Houston is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Portland
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Houston's last 18 games when playing at home against Portland


Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Clippers's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 7 games on the road
LA Clippers is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Clippers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Clippers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
LA Clippers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Oklahoma City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
Oklahoma City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

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Tuesday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Clippers at Thunder – 8:05 PM EST

The focus in Los Angeles this season will be on the Lakers with the addition of LeBron James. However, the Clippers (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS) enter Tuesday’s action owning a better record than the Lakers so far in spite of no star power. The Clippers are coming off a pair of impressive blowout victories over the Rockets and Wizards, while scoring over 133 points in each win. In Sunday’s 136-104 rout of Washington, not only did the Clips easily cash as 3 ½-point favorites, but L.A. drilled 16 three-pointers and nine different players scored in double-figures.

The Thunder (1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS) has crashed to a slow start as it took Oklahoma City five games to pick up its first win of the season. OKC held off Phoenix on Sunday, 117-110, but failed to cash as 13 ½-point favorites thanks to the Suns outscoring the Thunder, 34-21 in the fourth quarter. Both Russell Westbrook and Paul George scored 23 points each, while Nerlens Noel dropped a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds for OKC.

In their first meeting of the season at Staples Center on October 19, the Clippers rallied past the Thunder, 108-92 as L.A. outscored OKC in the fourth, 37-15. The Thunder played without Westbrook, who was recovering from knee surgery, as the Clippers were led by Tobias Harris and Danilo Gallinari’s 26 points apiece. The Thunder have not scored more points their opponent in the fourth quarter this season, while only twice putting up more second half points than its foe.

Back to Beantown

As Boston is still in a frenzy over the Red Sox winning the World Series, the Celtics (4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS) are looking for an NBA Finals trip. Last summer, they came up one game short of that goal, but Boston is back at TD Garden following back-to-back road wins at Oklahoma City and Detroit. In Saturday’s road blowout of the Pistons, the Celtics bolted out to a 22-point halftime lead in spite of nine combined points from Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum.

The Pistons (4-1 SU, 1-4 ATS) suffered their first loss of the season in Saturday’s 109-89 setback to Boston, the fifth consecutive home defeat to the Celtics since the start of the 2016-17 campaign. However, Detroit has covered in each of its past three trips to TD Garden, including as a six-point underdog in last November’s 118-108 triumph. Detroit is hitting the road for only the second time this season as the Pistons edged the Bulls, 118-116 as 4 ½-point favorites on October 20.

Houston…We (You Know the Rest)

The Rockets (1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS) have yet to win a home game this season, sitting at 0-3 in three games at the Toyota Center. James Harden remains sidelined with a hamstring injury as Houston is coming off back-to-back double-digit home losses to the Jazz and Clippers. In Friday’s 133-113 setback to L.A., the Rockets shot 38% from the floor, while the starting backcourt of Chris Paul and Eric Gordon combined for 6-of-27 shooting.

The Blazers (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS) travel to Texas after knocking off the Pacers last night, 103-93 as Portland is playing with no rest for the first time this season. Portland put together its best defensive effort of the season by limiting Indiana to 41% shooting, while seven Blazers finished in double-figures. The Blazers had their issues with the Rockets last season by losing all four meetings, but Portland managed to pick up three covers as an underdog.

Top of the Atlantic

The three-team race to win the Atlantic division this season will be a good one between the Celtics, Raptors, and 76ers. Toronto and Philadelphia meet up tonight north of the border as the Raptors (6-1 SU, 3-4 ATS) are coming off their first loss of the season. Kawhi Leonard didn’t suit up in Monday’s 124-109 setback at Milwaukee, as the Raptors shot 9-of-45 from three-point range, including 0-for-9 from Kyle Lowry. Toronto is currently riding an 0-3 ATS streak, since covering three games in a row.

The 76ers (4-3 SU, 2-5 ATS) are also playing on a back-to-back after pulling away from the Hawks, 113-92 as 11 ½-point favorites. Ben Simmons paced Philadelphia with 21 points and 12 rebounds, as the 76ers improved to 4-0 at home. However, all three losses for the Sixers have come away from Wells Fargo Center, while Philadelphia is 0-2 SU/ATS as an underdog. Last season, the Raptors had their way with the 76ers by winning three of four meetings, including a pair of double-digit blowouts at home.

Hocus Pocus

With Halloween on the horizon, the league has put a spell on the Wizards. Washington (1-5 SU, 1-5 ATS) is two seasons removed from capturing the Southeast division title, but the Wizards are currently at the bottom of the division through six games. Washington wraps up a five-game road trip in Memphis as the Wizards are coming off a 32-point rout at the hands of the Clippers, while also falling to the Kings and Warriors. The lone victory on the season came in overtime at Portland, but the Wizards have yielded at least 111 points in regulation in all six games.

The Grizzlies (3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS) aren’t back to being a playoff team, like they were from 2011-17. However, Memphis has bounced back nicely from a 111-83 opening night loss to Indiana to win three of the past four games. The Grizzlies are a perfect 2-0 SU/ATS at FedEx Forum, although Memphis routed Atlanta and Phoenix. Memphis dropped both matchups with Washington last season, as the Grizzlies hit the road for three games following Tuesday’s contest starting in Utah.

Second Time Around

Atlanta and Cleveland met last Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena as the Hawks torched the Cavaliers, 133-111 as eight-point underdogs. Rookie Trae Young posted 35 points and 11 assists for Atlanta, who picked up its first win of the season. Now, these two teams hook up again at the “Q” but it’s Cleveland who is remains winless and has sent its head coach packing after six games.

The Cavaliers (0-6 SU, 3-3 ATS) are playing without the injured Kevin Love, while head coach Tyronn Lue was relieved of his duties this past weekend. Cleveland hasn’t been competitive at home this season by losing all three games at the “Q” by double-digits, including Saturday’s 119-107 defeat to Indiana as seven-point underdogs. The Hawks (2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS) saw their modest two-game winning streak end in Saturday’s 12-point home loss to the Bulls, but Atlanta held its first opponent below 100 points on the season.

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Dunkel

Tuesday, October 30


Atlanta @ Cleveland

Game 501-502
October 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
105.045
Cleveland
115.418
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 10 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 4 1/2
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-4 1/2); Under

Miami @ Charlotte

Game 503-504
October 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
113.610
Charlotte
124.588
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 11
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 4
222
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-4); Over

Sacramento @ Orlando

Game 505-506
October 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
111.191
Orlando
117.711
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 6 1/2
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 4 1/2
222
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(-4 1/2); Over

Detroit @ Boston

Game 507-508
October 30, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
110.550
Boston
127.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 16 1/2
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 8 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-8 1/2); Under

Philadelphia @ Toronto

Game 509-510
October 30, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
114.961
Toronto
125.187
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 10
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 6 1/2
223 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-6 1/2); Under

Portland @ Houston

Game 511-512
October 30, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
115.645
Houston
120.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 5
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 3
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-3); Under

LA Clippers @ Oklahoma City

Game 513-514
October 30, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
123.563
Oklahoma City
116.855
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 6 1/2
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2 1/2
224
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+2 1/2); Over

Washington @ Memphis

Game 515-516
October 30, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
117.768
Memphis
110.781
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 7
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+2); Over

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Tuesday's Tip Sheet
October 30, 2018
By Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Clippers at Thunder – 8:05 PM EST

The focus in Los Angeles this season will be on the Lakers with the addition of LeBron James. However, the Clippers (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS) enter Tuesday’s action owning a better record than the Lakers so far in spite of no star power. The Clippers are coming off a pair of impressive blowout victories over the Rockets and Wizards, while scoring over 133 points in each win. In Sunday’s 136-104 rout of Washington, not only did the Clips easily cash as 3 ½-point favorites, but L.A. drilled 16 three-pointers and nine different players scored in double-figures.

The Thunder (1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS) has crashed to a slow start as it took Oklahoma City five games to pick up its first win of the season. OKC held off Phoenix on Sunday, 117-110, but failed to cash as 13 ½-point favorites thanks to the Suns outscoring the Thunder, 34-21 in the fourth quarter. Both Russell Westbrook and Paul George scored 23 points each, while Nerlens Noel dropped a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds for OKC.

In their first meeting of the season at Staples Center on October 19, the Clippers rallied past the Thunder, 108-92 as L.A. outscored OKC in the fourth, 37-15. The Thunder played without Westbrook, who was recovering from knee surgery, as the Clippers were led by Tobias Harris and Danilo Gallinari’s 26 points apiece. The Thunder have not scored more points their opponent in the fourth quarter this season, while only twice putting up more second half points than its foe.

Back to Beantown

As Boston is still in a frenzy over the Red Sox winning the World Series, the Celtics (4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS) are looking for an NBA Finals trip. Last summer, they came up one game short of that goal, but Boston is back at TD Garden following back-to-back road wins at Oklahoma City and Detroit. In Saturday’s road blowout of the Pistons, the Celtics bolted out to a 22-point halftime lead in spite of nine combined points from Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum.

The Pistons (4-1 SU, 1-4 ATS) suffered their first loss of the season in Saturday’s 109-89 setback to Boston, the fifth consecutive home defeat to the Celtics since the start of the 2016-17 campaign. However, Detroit has covered in each of its past three trips to TD Garden, including as a six-point underdog in last November’s 118-108 triumph. Detroit is hitting the road for only the second time this season as the Pistons edged the Bulls, 118-116 as 4 ½-point favorites on October 20.

Houston…We (You Know the Rest)

The Rockets (1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS) have yet to win a home game this season, sitting at 0-3 in three games at the Toyota Center. James Harden remains sidelined with a hamstring injury as Houston is coming off back-to-back double-digit home losses to the Jazz and Clippers. In Friday’s 133-113 setback to L.A., the Rockets shot 38% from the floor, while the starting backcourt of Chris Paul and Eric Gordon combined for 6-of-27 shooting.

The Blazers (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS) travel to Texas after knocking off the Pacers last night, 103-93 as Portland is playing with no rest for the first time this season. Portland put together its best defensive effort of the season by limiting Indiana to 41% shooting, while seven Blazers finished in double-figures. The Blazers had their issues with the Rockets last season by losing all four meetings, but Portland managed to pick up three covers as an underdog.

Top of the Atlantic

The three-team race to win the Atlantic division this season will be a good one between the Celtics, Raptors, and 76ers. Toronto and Philadelphia meet up tonight north of the border as the Raptors (6-1 SU, 3-4 ATS) are coming off their first loss of the season. Kawhi Leonard didn’t suit up in Monday’s 124-109 setback at Milwaukee, as the Raptors shot 9-of-45 from three-point range, including 0-for-9 from Kyle Lowry. Toronto is currently riding an 0-3 ATS streak, since covering three games in a row.

The 76ers (4-3 SU, 2-5 ATS) are also playing on a back-to-back after pulling away from the Hawks, 113-92 as 11 ½-point favorites. Ben Simmons paced Philadelphia with 21 points and 12 rebounds, as the 76ers improved to 4-0 at home. However, all three losses for the Sixers have come away from Wells Fargo Center, while Philadelphia is 0-2 SU/ATS as an underdog. Last season, the Raptors had their way with the 76ers by winning three of four meetings, including a pair of double-digit blowouts at home.

Hocus Pocus

With Halloween on the horizon, the league has put a spell on the Wizards. Washington (1-5 SU, 1-5 ATS) is two seasons removed from capturing the Southeast division title, but the Wizards are currently at the bottom of the division through six games. Washington wraps up a five-game road trip in Memphis as the Wizards are coming off a 32-point rout at the hands of the Clippers, while also falling to the Kings and Warriors. The lone victory on the season came in overtime at Portland, but the Wizards have yielded at least 111 points in regulation in all six games.

The Grizzlies (3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS) aren’t back to being a playoff team, like they were from 2011-17. However, Memphis has bounced back nicely from a 111-83 opening night loss to Indiana to win three of the past four games. The Grizzlies are a perfect 2-0 SU/ATS at FedEx Forum, although Memphis routed Atlanta and Phoenix. Memphis dropped both matchups with Washington last season, as the Grizzlies hit the road for three games following Tuesday’s contest starting in Utah.

Second Time Around

Atlanta and Cleveland met last Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena as the Hawks torched the Cavaliers, 133-111 as eight-point underdogs. Rookie Trae Young posted 35 points and 11 assists for Atlanta, who picked up its first win of the season. Now, these two teams hook up again at the “Q” but it’s Cleveland who is remains winless and has sent its head coach packing after six games.

The Cavaliers (0-6 SU, 3-3 ATS) are playing without the injured Kevin Love, while head coach Tyronn Lue was relieved of his duties this past weekend. Cleveland hasn’t been competitive at home this season by losing all three games at the “Q” by double-digits, including Saturday’s 119-107 defeat to Indiana as seven-point underdogs. The Hawks (2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS) saw their modest two-game winning streak end in Saturday’s 12-point home loss to the Bulls, but Atlanta held its first opponent below 100 points on the season.

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Hoop Trends - Tuesday
October 30, 2018
By Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Hawks are 15-0 ATS (+10.37 ppg) as a dog with no rest after allowing 50-plus points in the paint and it is before the All-Star break.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-16 ATS (-11.09 ppg) as a favorite off a double-digit home loss.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Clippers are 13-0 OU (+15.08 ppg) as a dog off a 10+ win as a favorite in which they has at least twice as many assists as turnovers. The

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Grizzlies are 0-13 OU (-12.23 ppg) off a home win in which they scored at least fifteen points more in the first half than the second half.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIA at CHA 07:00 PM
CHA -3.5
U 222.5

SAC at ORL 07:00 PM
SAC +5.0
U 219.5

ATL at CLE 07:00 PM
ATL +4.5
U 227.0

DET at BOS 07:30 PM
DET +9.0
U 211.5

PHI at TOR 07:30 PM
O 227.5

WAS at MEM 08:00 PM
WAS +1.5
U 220.0

LAC at OKC 08:00 PM
LAC +2.0
O 227.0

POR at HOU 08:00 PM
POR +4.5
O 222.5

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Cavaliers beat Hawks to get first win after firing Lue
October 30, 2018
By The Associated Press

CLEVELAND (AP) Rodney Hood scored a season-high 26 points, Cedi Osman added 20 and Cleveland ended its six-game losing streak to start the season, beating the Atlanta Hawks 136-114 on Tuesday night in the Cavaliers' first game since coach Tyronn Lue was fired.

The Cavs came in as the NBA's only winless team, and Lue paid the price for club's slow start.

But with Larry Drew serving as Cleveland's ''acting'' coach while he tries to get the team to restructure his contract, the Cavs played a complete game - Cleveland had seven players in double figures - and avoided their first 0-7 start since 1995-96.

George Hill and rookie Collin Sexton scored 17 apiece, and Tristan Thompson had 13 rebounds for Cleveland.

Rookie Trae Young scored 24 and Alex Len 22 for the Hawks. Young scored a season-high 35 against the Cavs on Oct. 21, wrecking their home opener.

RAPTORS 129, 76ERS 112

TORONTO (AP) - Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, Pascal Siakam had 15 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, and Toronto bounced back from its first loss of the season by routing Philadelphia 129-112, handing the 76ers their 12th consecutive defeat north of the border.

Kyle Lowry had 20 points and 13 assists, extending his streak of double-digit assist games to a career-best six. Jonas Valanciunas scored a season-high 23 points and Serge Ibaka had 16 as the Raptors improved to 6-0 at home.

Joel Embiid scored 31 points, Robert Covington had 15 and JJ Redick scored 13 as the 76ers lost for the first time in three games. Philadelphia is 0-4 on the road.

Ben Simmons narrowly missed a triple-double, finishing with 11 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, but also committed 11 turnovers.

THUNDER 128, CLIPPERS 110

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Russell Westbrook scored 32 points and had another run-in with Patrick Beverley in Oklahoma City victory over Los Angeles.

The Thunder outscored the Clippers 39-10 in the third quarter, and the only drama in the fourth was the dustup between Westbrook and Beverley. Beverley dove at Westbrook's left knee, and both were issued technical after jawing in front of the benches. Police officers stepped onto the court to help keep the teams separated. Upon review, Beverley's foul was ruled a flagrant 1.

Westbrook tore the lateral meniscus in his right knee during the playoffs in 2013 when Beverley lunged for the ball as Westbrook prepared to call timeout.

Paul George also had 32 points, Steven Adams had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Dennis Schroder added 15 points for the Thunder, who won their second straight after four losses to start the season.

TRAIL BLAZERS 104, ROCKETS 85

HOUSTON (AP) - Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic scored 22 points each, and Portland never trailed in a trouncing of struggling Houston.

The Rockets dropped their fourth straight in their second game without James Harden, who is out with a hamstring injury, to fall to 1-5. After entering the season with eyes on a championship, the Rockets have rarely even been competitive, dropping their four home games by an average of more than 17 points.

Now they face a season-long five-game road trip where they'll likely be without Harden and fellow starter James Ennis (right hamstring) for at least the first game and possibly more.

Chris Paul led Houston with 17 points and nine assists in his second game back after a two-game suspension for his role in a fight with the Los Angeles Lakers.

CELTICS 108, PISTONS 105

BOSTON (AP) - Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 31 points, Marcus Morris had 15 points and nine rebounds and Boston beat Detroit, handing the Pistons back-to-back losses after a 4-0 start.

Jayson Tatum scored 16, Jaylen Brown had 14 points and Al Horford scored 11 for Boston.

Blake Griffin had 24 points and 15 rebounds for Detroit, which couldn't recover after scoring just 13 points in the third quarter. The Pistons chopped Boston's 14-point lead down to a point with 4:21 left to play, and then again with 12 seconds remaining, but couldn't quite complete the comeback.

Boston, which beat Detroit on the road 109-89 on Saturday, is still the only team to beat the Pistons this season.

HORNETS 125, HEAT 113

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Tony Parker had 24 points and 11 assists to lead a big night from Charlotte's bench, and the Hornets beat Miami.

Behind Parker, who provided a spark all game long with his scoring, passing and decision-making, Charlotte's reserves outscored Miami's 66-46. Malik Monk had 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including four 3-pointers, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist contributed 14 points and eight rebounds for the second unit.

Among the starters, Nic Batum had 20 points and Kemba Walker had 19, his lowest output of the season, as the Hornets beat the Heat for the second time in 10 days.

Walker still played a big role, helping squash a fourth-quarter comeback sparked by Dwyane Wade, who led Miami with 19 points and made four 3-pointers. Walker knocked down a pair of 3s in the final 3+ minutes to push Charlotte's lead back to double digits.

KINGS 107, MAGIC 99

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Buddy Hield finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Sacramento beat Orlando and extended its winning streak to four games.

Hield scored six points in a 13-2 run to close out the third quarter and the Kings held on for the victory and matched their longest winning streak since February 2017.

Nemanja Bjelica finished with 21 points for Sacramento, and Willie Cauley-Stein added 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Aaron Gordon had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Magic, who lost their third straight. Terrence Ross came off the bench to score 17 points, and Nikola Vucevic finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds.

GRIZZLIES 107, WIZARDS 95

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Garrett Temple scored 20 points, Marc Gasol and Mike Conley added 19 apiece and Memphis sent Washington to its fourth straight loss.

Shelvin Mack added 14 for Memphis, which won its second straight and opened the season 3-0 at home. Conley added seven assists, while Temple had seven rebounds.

John Wall led Washington with 22 points, while backcourt mate Bradley Beal scored 17 points. Kelly Oubre finished with 16 points, and Otto Porter contributed 15.

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SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:35 PM Detroit Pistons Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center
8:05 PM Denver Nuggets Chicago Bulls United Center
8:05 PM Indiana Pacers New York Knicks Madison Square Garden
8:05 PM Utah Jazz Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center
10:35 PM Dallas Mavericks Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center
10:35 PM New Orleans Pelicans Golden State Warriors ORACLE Arena
10:35 PM San Antonio Spurs Phoenix Suns Talking Stick Resort Arena


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DATE W-L-T % UNITS

10/30/2018 8-7-0 53.33% +1.50
10/29/2018 8-7-0 53.33% +1.50
10/28/2018 5-3-0 62.50% +8.50
10/27/2018 6-11-0 35.29% -30.50
10/26/2018 7-6-0 53.85% +2.00
10/25/2018 5-3-0 62.50% +8.50
10/24/2018 10-9-0 52.63% +0.50
10/23/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -12.00
10/22/2018 6-9-0 40.00% -19.50
10/21/2018 7-1-0 87.50% +29.50
10/20/2018 9-9-0 50.00% -4.50
10/19/2018 7-9-0 43.75% -14.50
10/18/2018 4-2-0 66.67% +9.00
10/17/2018 11-9-0 55.00% +5.50
10/16/2018 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50

Totals..............96-92-0.....51.06%.....-26.00


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Best Bets:

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

10/30/2018.............3 - 1..................+9.50................4 - 3.................+3.50...............+13.00
10/29/2018.............4 - 0..................+20.00..............1 - 4..................-17.00..............+3.00
10/28/2018.............2 - 0..................+10.00..............2 - 1..................+4.50..............+14.50
10/27/2018.............1 - 5...................-22.50..............3 - 4...................-7.00...............-29.50
10/26/2018.............3 - 2...................+4.00..............5 - 2...................+14.00............+18.00
10/25/2018.............1 - 1...................-0.50................4 - 0..................+20.00............+19.50
10/24/2018.............4 - 3...................+3.50................3 - 4 .................-7.00...............-3.50
10/23/2018.............1 - 2....................-6.00................1 - 2..................-6.00...............-12.00
10/22/2018.............0 - 4....................-22.00..............5 - 2..................+14.00.............-8.00
10/21/2018.............4 - 0...................+20.00..............3 - 1..................+9.50..............+29.50
10/20/2018.............2 - 2.....................-1.00................3 - 4..................-7.00...............-8.00
10/19/2018.............2 - 3.....................-6.50................2 - 5.................-17.50..............-24.00
10/18/2018.............2 - 1....................+4.50................2 - 1.................+4.50..............+9.00
10/17/2018.............3 - 1....................+9.50................3 - 5.................-12.50..............-3.00
10/16/2018.............0 - 2....................-11.00..............1 - 1.................- 0.50...............-11.50

Totals.....................32 - 27.................-11.50..............42- 39.................-4.50..............+7.00

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Wednesday’s 6-pack

Nevada casinos’ net profit in September:

$32.7M— crap tables

$40.0M— roulette

$56.3M— sports betting

$70.4M— baccarat

$92.0M— blackjack

$281.7M— penny slots

Tweet of the Day
“I want to develop teams and develop players and build a winner. I want to fit into an organization. At this stage, that’s all I’m interested in.”
Rick Pitino, campaigning for an NBA head coaching job

Wednesday’s quiz
Where did Shaquille O’Neal play his college basketball?

Tuesday’s quiz
Terry Francona and John Farrell both won World Series managing the Red Sox; Bobby Valentine managed the Red Sox for one season, in between Francona and Farrell.

Monday’s quiz
Tennessee Volunteers play their home football games in Neyland Stadium.


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Wednesday’s List of 13: Mid-week musings…….

13) Hard to believe that Sunday night’s Packer-Patriot game will be only second time that Aaron Rodgers-Tom Brady have faced each other in a regular season game. Green Bay won the first meeting, 26-21 at home four years ago.

12) Giants’ backup QB Kyle Lauletta was arrested in New Jersey Tuesday morning for a third-degree offense of eluding police as well as obstructing justice and resisting arrest. Lauletta has a history of dangerous driving, according to the Weehawken PD in New Jersey.

The kid hasn’t taken an NFL snap, but drives a Jaguar and apparently not very well; he wasn’t at practice Tuesday, so doubtful he replaces Eli Manning anytime soon.

11) Ben Roethlisberger is playing thru a broken LEFT index finger; non-throwing hand makes it whole lot better, but I’m sure that taking snaps from center still hurts like hell.

10) NFL trades at the deadline Tuesday:

— Broncos traded WR DeMaryus Thomas to the Texans, who they play Sunday.
— Rams acquired pass rusher Dante Fowler from Jacksonville.
— Eagles acquired WR Golden Tate from Detroit.
— Packers traded RB Ty Montgomery to Houston.

9) Buffalo Bills’ QB Derek Anderson (concussion) is out Sunday, meaning that Nathan Peterman gets another start. Line opened at 8.5, is up to 9.5 as I type this (10 at the Wynn), By kickoff on Sunday, line could get to 11 or 12— not lot of support for Peterman out there.

Matt Barkley was signed to be Buffalo’s backup QB; Terrelle Pryor was also signed; he could be a wildcat QB, seeing how he once played QB for the Raiders, before moving to WR. Going to be a long couple months for Bills coaches/fans.

8) Denver QB Case Keenum was with the Texans in 2014; apparently that year coach Bill O’Brien told Keenum that he “would never be more than a 3rd string NFL QB.”

Now that Keenum is making $18M a year playing for the Broncos, wonder what he’ll say to O’Brien Sunday when the Texans visit Denver?

7) A college football player at Maryland passed away during off-season workouts; the coach was suspended, but Tuesday DJ Durkin got his job back, and not everyone is happy about it.

When Durkin addressed the players for the first time, several players walked out, including some starters. Saturday’s home game with Michigan State should be interesting.

6) Marlins’ catcher JT Realmuto has let it be known that he wants to be traded, and will not sign a long-term deal with Miami. He is by far their best player, should bring back a pretty good haul. Good catchers are hard to find.

5) Chicago White Sox turned down P James Shields’ 2019 option, paid him $2M to go away; same thing for Milwaukee with Mike Moustakas, Joakim Soria ($1M each).

4) This isn’t a criticism or a complaint, just a statement of fact: 41.9% of runs scored this in postseason scored on home runs; during the season, 40.3% of runs scored via taters.

3) I don’t think Stephen Curry is getting enough credit for how much he has helped basketball, as a whole; kids see how great a shooter he is and they work more on their games, and now shooting has become so much better. Skilled basketball players are way more fun to watch.

Curry isn’t a dunker; he isn’t huge (6-3, 190), but he is incredibly skilled because he works his butt off on those skills, and that has caught on all over the country. Good for him.

2) Klay Thompson was 14-24 from the arc Monday night in Golden State’s 149-124 win over the Bulls, who are not good. 14 treys is one game is an all-time NBA record. Coming into the game, Thompson was 5-36 from the arc for the season.

Golden State led the Bulls 92-50 at halftime…..at HALFTIME!!!!!

How about competing? Chicago has an awful team…..embarrassing.

1) On NBA.TV, Isiah Thomas was killing the Bulls at halftime; Chicago’s own PR people put out a tweet mocking the team’s first half. No bueno.

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, October 31

Detroit just lost couple of games to Boston after a 4-0 start; they’re 1-1 on road, with two games decided by total of five points (1-0 as AU, over 2-0). Brooklyn lost its last three games by 2-6-19 points; they’re 1-1 at home (0-1 as HF). Under is 4-3 in their games. Nets lost five of last six games with Detroit; under is 6-1 in last seven series games. Pistons are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Brooklyn.

Denver is off to a 5-1 start (under 4-1-1), splitting pair of road games (1-1 as AF). Chicago was down 92-50 at halftime of last game; they’re 2-5 this year, 2-1 vs spread as home underdogs. Over is 4-3 in their games. Nuggets won their last five games with Chicago (4-1 vs spread); they covered their last four visits to the Windy City. Over is 8-1 in last nine series games.

Indiana is 4-3 this year, splitting four road games (1-0 as AF); three of their last four games stayed under. Knicks lost five of their last six games; they’re 2-2 SU at home, 1-1 as home dogs. Four of their last six games stayed under the total. Home side won seven of last eight Indiana-New York games; Pacers are 0-4 vs spread in their last four visits to Manhattan (under 3-1).

Utah won/covered its last three games; they’re 4-0 on road (1-1 as AF), 0-2 at home; four of their six games went over. Timberwolves are 3-1 at home (0-1 as HU), 0-3 on road; over is 5-2 in their games this month. Utah won six of last nine games with Minnesota; road team won five of last eight meetings. Jazz covered four of their last five visits here. Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games.

Warriors won their last five games (4-1 vs spread); they’re 2-1 as HF this year, winning home games by 8-20-22 points- their last four games went over. Pelicans lost last two games after a 4-0 start; they’re 2-0 as AU. Five of their six games went over. Golden State won eight of last ten games with New Orleans (6-4 vs spread); Pelicans covered three of their last four visits to Oakland. Last three series games stayed under.

San Antonio won three of last four games; they’re 1-1 on road (over 2-0), with average total of 257. Phoenix lost its last five games (1-4 vs spread); they’re 1-1 as HU. Suns’ last three games went over the total. Spurs won nine of last ten games with Phoenix (7-3 vs spread); they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to the desert. Under is 3-1 in last four series games.

Dallas lost its last four games; they’re 0-4 on road, with underdogs covering all four games. Over is 4-3 in their games this year. Lakers are off to a 2-5 start; they’re 1-2 at home, 0-1 as HF. Over is 5-1-1 in their games. Lakers won three of last four games with Dallas; home side won five of last six series games. Mavericks are 2-3 vs spread in last five series games played here. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games.

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NBA

Wednesday, October 31

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Trend Report
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Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Detroit is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Detroit's last 19 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Brooklyn is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games at home
Brooklyn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Brooklyn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Brooklyn is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Brooklyn's last 19 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit


Denver Nuggets
Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games
Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Denver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Chicago is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games at home
Chicago is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Denver
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Denver
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing at home against Denver


Utah Jazz
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games on the road
Utah is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Minnesota
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Minnesota's last 20 games at home
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Utah
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah


Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games
Indiana is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana's last 15 games when playing New York
Indiana is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
New York Knicks
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games
New York is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 7 games at home
New York is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York's last 15 games when playing Indiana
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana


Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games
Dallas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing LA Lakers
Dallas is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Dallas's last 21 games when playing LA Lakers
Dallas is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Dallas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Lakers is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 8 games
LA Lakers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Lakers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
LA Lakers is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of LA Lakers's last 21 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Dallas
LA Lakers is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 10 games when playing at home against Dallas


New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 16-4 ATS in its last 20 games
New Orleans is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games
New Orleans is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
New Orleans is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New Orleans's last 15 games when playing Golden State
New Orleans is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games at home
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Golden State's last 15 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing at home against New Orleans


San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games
San Antonio is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
San Antonio is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 10 games on the road
San Antonio is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Phoenix
San Antonio is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Antonio's last 15 games when playing Phoenix
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 9 games
Phoenix is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Phoenix is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing San Antonio
Phoenix is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games when playing San Antonio
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio

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Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 31

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DETROIT (4 - 2) at BROOKLYN (2 - 5) - 10/31/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 6-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-3 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (5 - 1) at CHICAGO (2 - 5) - 10/31/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 130-177 ATS (-64.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-0 straight up against CHICAGO 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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INDIANA (4 - 3) at NEW YORK (2 - 5) - 10/31/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTAH (4 - 2) at MINNESOTA (3 - 4) - 10/31/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (4 - 2) at GOLDEN STATE (7 - 1) - 10/31/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 113-82 ATS (+22.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 56-40 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 8-5 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 11-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (4 - 2) at PHOENIX (1 - 5) - 10/31/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 175-132 ATS (+29.8 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 1050-922 ATS (+35.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 836-713 ATS (+51.7 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 338-277 ATS (+33.3 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 424-342 ATS (+47.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
PHOENIX is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (2 - 5) at LA LAKERS (2 - 5) - 10/31/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 414-338 ATS (+42.2 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 505-426 ATS (+36.4 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 169-132 ATS (+23.8 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 163-207 ATS (-64.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-3 straight up against LA LAKERS 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
Dunkel

Wednesday, October 31


Detroit @ Brooklyn

Game 701-702
October 31, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
110.959
Brooklyn
119.921
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 9
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 2 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(-2 1/2); Over

Denver @ Chicago

Game 703-704
October 31, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
123.707
Chicago
109.893
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 14
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 7 1/2
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-7 1/2); Under

Indiana @ New York

Game 705-706
October 31, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
124.035
New York
111.035
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 13
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 5 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-5 1/2); Under

Utah @ Minnesota

Game 707-708
October 31, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
124.646
Minnesota
115.040
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 9 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 2 1/2
223
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-2 1/2); Under

New Orleans @ Golden State

Game 709-710
October 31, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
00.000
Golden State
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans

Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
( );

San Antonio @ Phoenix

Game 711-712
October 31, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
00.000
Phoenix
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio

Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
( );

Dallas @ LA Lakers

Game 713-714
October 31, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
111.283
LA Lakers
116.211
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 5
239
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 7
234
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+7); Over