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**StarDust Bum** · 03-18-2019, 05:21 PM

533Detroit -534 Cleveland
CLEVELAND is 20-42 ATS (-26.2 Units) in a home game where the total is 210 to 219.5 in the last 3 seasons.

535Utah -536 Washington
UTAH is 12-1 ATS (10.9 Units) in road games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

537Denver -538 Boston
BOSTON is 14-3 ATS (10.7 Units) in home games versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

539New York -540 Toronto
TORONTO is 13-2 ATS (10.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

541Miami -542 Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY is 55-75 ATS (-27.5 Units) after 1 or more consecutive unders in the last 3 seasons.

543Golden State -544 San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO is 13-0 ATS (13 Units) in home games revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 or more points in the current season.

545New Orleans -546 Dallas
NEW ORLEANS are 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in road games off a home loss in the current season.

549Indiana -550 Portland
PORTLAND is 13-2 ATS (10.8 Units) in home games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-18-2019, 05:22 PM

NBA

Monday, March 18

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Trend Report
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Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Detroit's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit's last 15 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cleveland's last 15 games when playing at home against Detroit

Utah Jazz
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games on the road
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games when playing Washington
Utah is 13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Wizards
Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games at home
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games when playing Utah
Washington is 5-14-2 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Utah

Denver Nuggets
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Denver's last 11 games
Denver is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
Denver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Boston
Denver is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Denver is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games at home
Boston is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Denver
Boston is 11-4-1 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Denver
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Denver

New York Knicks
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games on the road
New York is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
New York is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Toronto
New York is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York's last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Toronto is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Toronto is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New York
Toronto is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing New York
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against New York

Miami Heat
Miami is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 15 games on the road
Miami is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 10 games when playing Oklahoma City
Miami is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games
Oklahoma City is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Oklahoma City is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games at home
Oklahoma City is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 10 games when playing Miami
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
Golden State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing San Antonio
Golden State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 9 games
San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games at home
San Antonio is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 9 games when playing Golden State
San Antonio is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Dallas
New Orleans is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Dallas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
Dallas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games at home
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Dallas is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing at home against New Orleans

Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games on the road
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Chicago is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Chicago is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 12 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Phoenix is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games
Phoenix is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games at home
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Phoenix is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
Phoenix is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Chicago
Phoenix is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 12 games when playing at home against Chicago

Indiana Pacers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Portland
Indiana is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Portland
Indiana is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Portland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Portland's last 21 games
Portland is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Portland is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games at home
Portland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Portland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

**StarDust Bum** · 03-18-2019, 05:23 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, March 18

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DETROIT (36 - 33) at CLEVELAND (17 - 53) - 3/18/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
DETROIT is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 73-97 ATS (-33.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 38-56 ATS (-23.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-31 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

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

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UTAH (40 - 29) at WASHINGTON (30 - 40) - 3/18/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after allowing 115 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
UTAH is 32-22 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 59-45 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 70-84 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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DENVER (46 - 22) at BOSTON (43 - 27) - 3/18/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 93-72 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-48 ATS (+12.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 137-178 ATS (-58.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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NEW YORK (14 - 56) at TORONTO (49 - 21) - 3/18/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 68-82 ATS (-22.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 240-188 ATS (+33.2 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
TORONTO is 22-32 ATS (-13.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
TORONTO is 151-190 ATS (-58.0 Units) in March games since 1996.
TORONTO is 22-31 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

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

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MIAMI (33 - 36) at OKLAHOMA CITY (42 - 28) - 3/18/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
MIAMI is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games this season.
MIAMI is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 84-59 ATS (+19.1 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
MIAMI is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 52-69 ATS (-23.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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GOLDEN STATE (47 - 21) at SAN ANTONIO (41 - 29) - 3/18/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-39 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-34 ATS (-12.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 42-57 ATS (-20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 39-30 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 200-150 ATS (+35.0 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-5 ATS (+19.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 195-145 ATS (+35.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 80-53 ATS (+21.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 10-8 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 13-5 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (30 - 42) at DALLAS (28 - 41) - 3/18/2019, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DALLAS is 39-29 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 258-210 ATS (+27.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DALLAS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 33-24 ATS (+6.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-5 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 7-4 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (19 - 52) at PHOENIX (17 - 54) - 3/18/2019, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 21-31 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CHICAGO is 22-31 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) after allowing 130 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 30-44 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 16-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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 (44 - 26) at PORTLAND (42 - 27) - 3/18/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 39-30 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
PORTLAND is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PORTLAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PORTLAND is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 87-70 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 59-44 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 51-38 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

**StarDust Bum** · 03-18-2019, 05:24 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Monday, March 18

Indiana @ Portland

Game 549-550
March 18, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
112.235
Portland
118.168
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 6
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 4
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-4); Under

Chicago @ Phoenix

Game 547-548
March 18, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
112.042
Phoenix
111.502
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 1
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 2 1/2
227
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+2 1/2); Under

New Orleans @ Dallas

Game 545-546
March 18, 2019 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
112.633
Dallas
111.488
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 1
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 4 1/2
231
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+4 1/2); Under

Golden State @ San Antonio

Game 543-544
March 18, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
125.593
San Antonio
118.170
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 7 1/2
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 2 1/2
223 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-2 1/2); Under

Miami @ Oklahoma City

Game 541-542
March 18, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
115.135
Oklahoma City
122.329
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 7
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 4 1/2
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-4 1/2); Under

New York @ Toronto

Game 539-540
March 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
108.550
Toronto
119.663
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 9
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 12
213
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+12); Under

Denver @ Boston

Game 537-538
March 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
120.259
Boston
119.731
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 1
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 4
221
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+4); Over

Utah @ Washington

Game 535-536
March 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
124.076
Washington
116.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 5
228
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-5); Over

Detroit @ Cleveland

Game 533-534
March 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
114.907
Cleveland
105.075
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 10
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 6 1/2
213
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-6 1/2); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 03-18-2019, 05:25 PM

Monday's Essentials
Tony Mejia

Game of the Night - Golden State (-3, 224) at San Antonio, 8:05 ET, ESPN

Considering how poorly the Rodeo road trip went – the Spurs went 1-7 in their worst showing on what is annually their longest trek – Gregg Popovich and his team were written off for the 642,574th time over the past decade. This time, it figured to stick.

Kawhi Leonard is in Toronto with Danny Green. Tony Parker is producing in Charlotte. Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili have retired.

San Antonio looked done after getting swept by the Knicks and Nets by double-digits three weeks ago. It had dropped its first three games coming out of the All-Star break and were overwhelmed in New York as a 9-point favorite and 1.5-point underdog. Even on the second night of a back-to-back, catching points in Brooklyn isn’t something typically associated with Western Conference powers. The Spurs were officially done.

So, naturally, they got back home after losing to the Nets and beat the Pistons. San Antonio then took out the Thunder and Nuggets. It hasn’t lost since that Feb. 25 setback in Brooklyn. The Spurs put an eight-game winning streak, currently the longest in the NBA, on the line against Golden State. You’re not going to read that this is a potential conference finals preview. In that sense, Pop’s team continues to be overlooked as a true contender, but it’s hard to dismiss what we’ve seen from them in making it to this point in March as the only team not to taste a loss this month.

The Spurs have defeated the Bucks and Trail Blazers at home on this run in addition to getting revenge on the Knicks, so they’ve actually won 10 straight at AT&T Center. San Antonio’s last loss in its building came on Jan. 20 against the Clippers. The Spurs are 8-1 at home as a pick’em or underdog this season, winning seven straight games in that role. That’s important to know because the Warriors are going to be favored here, getting forward Kevin Durant back from a two-game absence after spraining an ankle. Golden State went out and beat the Rockets and Thunder, arguably the top threats to their Western Conference supremacy, on the road without him.

Improved defense has been the reason both of these teams have persevered of late. San Antonio has led the NBA in scoring defense during its eight-game surge, giving up 99.8 points per 100 possessions. Golden State clamped down and held the Rockets to 104 points, Houston’s second-lowest output since February began, before visiting Oklahoma City on Saturday night and surrendering just 88 points, the fewest the Thunder have managed since Feb. 8, 2018.

After losing at home to the Suns as a 17-point favorite in a game memorable due to cameras catching Steve Kerr commenting on how tired he is of Draymond Green’s schtick -- or something like that – Golden State has turned things around, killing the narrative that it might indeed be vulnerable. That they’ve done it with Durant watching is even more impressive, since he was not the issue with their inconsistency. The Warriors are just fine, and when they want to defend, they’re virtually unbeatable.

The Spurs have been solid with first-year starting point guard Derrick White in the mix since he’s turned into a standout defender, filling the role that Dejounte Murray was supposed to play before he tore his ACL in the preseason. White missed all but two games on the Spurs’ ill-fated roadie with a heel injury but has since returned to play every game on their current run, averaging 13 points and nearly six assists while shooting over 52 percent from the field and close to 37 percent from 3-point range. Popovich has made no secret of his importance and anyone who watches the Spurs regularly can attest to the impact he has on the team with his pace and defense.

He’s played just 18 minutes off the bench against Golden State this season, participating in the 104-92 home win back on Nov. 18 that featured neither Stephen Curry, Green or DeMarcus Cousins, so we’ll really only be able to gage his impact in helping defend Curry and Klay Thompson tonight. White’s foot issues kept him out against the Warriors in the lone meeting in Oakland, a 141-102 loss on Feb. 6 you can flush down the toilet since LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMar DeRozan and White all sat out.

It’s still possible that this winds up being the 1-8 matchup in the West, so it will be interesting to see how Popovich attacks this game, particularly since his team is playing their best basketball of the season and Durant is returning to make the Warriors whole. San Antonio is 12 games over .500 for the first time this season and showcased its depth as seven players scored in double-figures in Saturday’s night win over Portland. Despite Denver carrying a three-game winning streak into tonight’s visit to Boston, Golden State owns a one-game lead in the conference. The Spurs are currently sixth, a half-game up on the Jazz and Clippers and just 1.5 games behind the Blazers for fourth. They trail the Rockets in the Southwest Division by just three games with 12 to go and will visit Houston on Friday night, making this a massive week.

We’ll see if they can take advantage of Durant potentially needing to knock off a little rust in order to pull off another surprise here, but it’s surely getting expensive to continue fading the Spurs if that’s what you’ve been doing since the Rodeo road trip. San Antonio has covered in seven of eight. The ‘under’ has prevailed in eight of nine involving the Spurs and nine of 10 games featuring Golden State, including each of the last seven.

Best of the Rest

Utah at Washington, 7:05 p.m. ET: The Wizards are running out of time to salvage what has thus far been an ill-fated season, coming into the week 3.5 games behind Miami for the Southeast Division lead and the East's final playoff berth. Bradley Beal has been on a tear and has scored 40 points in consecutive games, shooting 16-for-25 from 3-point range, so the Wizards can hop on his back again to try and take down a Jazz team opening a four-game Eastern road swing that will also see them visit the Knicks, Hawks and Bulls. Utah is looking to surge into the West's top four by taking care of business on a trip in which they'll be favored in every game.

Denver at Boston, 7:35 p.m. ET: Nikola Jokic got thrown out of the Nuggets' 102-100 Saturday night win over the Pacers and has now been tossed by Tony Brothers all three times he's been ejected from an NBA game. Fortunately for Jokic, Brothers won't be on this game as Denver opens a four-game road trip against the Celtics. Denver will play six of its next seven away from home against a very challenging schedule that features only one non-playoff team, so we'll see what its made of over the next few weeks as it looks to hold on to the Northwest Division lead it has enjoyed for months. Al Horford is expected to play through knee soreness for Boston, but Gordon Hayward is considered doubtful with a neck issue.

Miami at Oklahoma City, 8:05 p.m. ET: The Heat locked in defensively and held Charlotte to just 75 points on Sunday afternoon, marking the second time in three games that they've held an opponent in the 70s. It was even more impressive that they held it down without Justise Winslow, who is dealing with a thigh injury that may keep him out again here. Miami catches a huge break not having to deal with Russell Westbrook, who is suspended for amassing 16 technical fouls this season after picking up the penalty-clinching T in Saturday's loss to the Warriors. The Heat are plenty familiar with Paul George and Dennis Schroder, whose roles as catalysts will now be heightened in Westbrook's absence.

Indiana at Portland, 10:35 p.m. ET: The Blazers got encouraging news regarding CJ McCollum's knee injury suffered late Saturday night since it's not expected to be season-ending, but they'll need to make due without him and will be relying on Rodney Hood to help fill in. The Pacers know all about replacing a standout shooting guard since Victor Oladipo is rehabbing away from the team in South Florida after his own knee injury. Wes Matthews has done a nice job filling in defensively but is nowhere near the same type of threat on the offensive end, requiring Bojan Bogdanovic to be more aggressive in looking to score. The Pacers opened a tough four-game road trip with a 102-100 loss in Denver and are just one game up on the Celtics for the No. 4 spot in the East in what's looking increasingly likely to be a first-round matchup come postseason.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-18-2019, 05:26 PM

Hoop Trends - Monday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Wizards are 12-0 ATS (+11.62 ppg) at home with rest off a win as a favorite in which they trailed by double-digits.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Warriors are 0-11 ATS (-13.95 ppg) on the road with rest after a game as a road dog in which their opponent shot under 40% from the field.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Warriors are 13-0 OU (+14.65 ppg) after a game in which their opponent shot under 35% from the field.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Raptors are 0-13 OU (-13.12 ppg) as a home 8+ favorite off a loss in which they rebounded less than 20% of their own misses.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-18-2019, 05:31 PM

MONDAY, MARCH 18
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

DET at CLE 07:00 PM
DET -5.0
U 210.5

UTA at WAS 07:00 PM
UTA -5.5
O 227.0

NY at TOR 07:30 PM
NY +12.0
U 214.0

DEN at BOS 07:30 PM
DEN +3.5
O 221.0

MIA at OKC 08:00 PM
OKC -5.5
U 211.5

GS at SA 08:00 PM
SA +2.5
O 226.0

NO at DAL 08:30 PM
NO +5.0
O 232.5

CHI at PHO 10:00 PM
PHO -1.5
O 227.0

IND at POR 10:30 PM
POR -4.5
U 212.0

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2019, 02:41 AM

Nuggets clinch playoff spot with win over Celtics
March 18, 2019
By The Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) Nikola Jokic had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Boston Celtics 114-105 on Monday night.

Will Barton added 20 points for the Nuggets, who clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2012-13. They have won four straight.

Kyrie Irving led the Celtics with 30 points. Al Horford finished with 20 points, six rebounds and six assists.

Both teams came into the night trying to improve their playoff position.

The Nuggets tipped off their four-game road trip just a game behind Western Conference-leading Golden State in the standings. The Celtics came in fifth in the East, a game back of fourth-place Indiana and two behind Philadelphia, whom they visit on Wednesday.

PELICANS 129, MAVERICKS 125, OT

DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki passed Wilt Chamberlain for sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, but Elfrid Payton had his fifth straight triple-double to help New Orleans beat Dallas.

Payton finished with 19 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Dallas rookie Luka Doncic had a triple-double of his own with 29 points, 13 boards and 10 assists.

Julius Randle scored 11 of his 30 points in the final 3:29 of regulation, helping the Pelicans rally to force overtime.

Nowitzki moved past Chamberlain (31,419 points) on one of his signature long-range jumpers with 8:35 remaining in the first quarter. The 40-year-old German took a feed from Doncic and backed down Kenrich Williams before turning and launching from the top of the key.

Entering the game needing four points to pass Chamberlain, Nowitzki started for the ninth time this season. He made his first two shots to end the suspense with a sellout crowd on its feet.

SPURS 111, WARRIORS 105

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - DeMar DeRozan had 26 points and nine rebounds, LaMarcus Aldridge added 23 points and 13 rebounds and San Antonio beat Golden State for its ninth straight win.

San Antonio won its 11th straight at home and moved into fifth in the Western Conference at 42-29 following Oklahoma City's loss to Miami.

Stephen Curry had 25 points after a slow start and Kevin Durant added 24 for Golden State, which entered the game having won two straight. The Warriors have dropped into a tie with Denver for first place in the West with matching 47-22 records.

There were nine ties in the intense matchup between the West's best and the league's hottest team.

The Warriors had to rally in the second half after a sluggish start.

Curry and Klay Thompson opened the game a combined 0 for 11, but the Warriors' defense allowed them to tie the game at 25 when Curry threw in a 61-footer to close the first quarter.

Thompson finished with 14 points.

JAZZ 116, WIZARDS 95

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rudy Gobert had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell scored 19 and Utah won its fourth straight by beating Washington.

Gobert, the reigning Western Conference Player of the Week, was perfect from the field (6 of 6) for Utah, which started the night seventh in the West, one-half game behind San Antonio.

Jae Crowder had 18 points while Joe Ingles had 16 points as the Jazz began a four-game trip by defeating Washington for the sixth straight time. Kyle Korver added 10 points off the bench, and Ricky Rubio had eight points and 10 assists.

Jabari Parker led Washington with 19 points and Bradley Beal added 15 on just 4-of-12 shooting as the Wizards wrapped up a five-game homestand at 3-2. Beal had scored 40 points in each of the previous two games.

HEAT 116, THUNDER 107

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Goran Dragic had 26 points and 11 assists, Dwyane Wade added 25 points and Miami took advantage of Russell Westbrook's absence to beat Oklahoma City.

Kelly Olynyk added 18 points and nine rebounds for Miami, which entered the game in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Heat snapped a six-game losing streak against Oklahoma City, which has lost nine of its past 13 games to fall to sixth in the Western Conference.

Paul George scored 31 points with nine rebounds and Jerami Grant had 27 points and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma City. Dennis Schroder, who started in Westbrook's place, scored 20 points. Steven Adams had 10 points and 12 rebounds but was limited by foul trouble to 25 minutes.

RAPTORS 128, KNICKS 92

TORONTO (AP) - Jeremy Lin scored 20 points, Fred VanVleet had 13 points and 12 assists, and Toronto beat New York.

The victory came at a cost to the Raptors, who saw guard Kyle Lowry leave in the third quarter after suffering an injured right ankle. Lowry, who had 15 points and eight assists in 26 minutes, was back in the lineup after missing the previous two games because of a sore left ankle.

New York rookie center Mitchell Robinson collided with Lowry while chasing a loose ball at 5:15 of the third, falling onto Lowry's legs and taking the All-Star point guard down from behind. Lowry slapped the floor in pain and frustration before being helped to his feet and limping to the locker room.

Marc Gasol had 12 points and 11 rebounds, Pascal Siakam scored 19 points and OG Anonoby had 14 as Toronto reached 50 wins for the fourth straight season.

Allonzo Trier scored 22 points and Kevin Knox had 12 for the Knicks.

CAVALIERS 126, PISTONS 119

CLEVELAND (AP) - Collin Sexton scored 27 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with just under two minutes to play, and Cleveland defeated Detroit.

Both teams were missing star players. Blake Griffin (rest) sat out for Detroit, while Kevin Love was out with a sore back for Cleveland after taking a hard fall in Saturday's loss to Dallas.

Andre Drummond nearly made up for Griffin's absence with 21 points and 21 rebounds, but the Cavaliers hit clutch shots down the stretch against a Pistons team that is fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Sexton's 3-pointer gave Cleveland a 115-114 lead with 1:54 left. Following a missed shot, Cedi Osman hit another 3 with 1:24 to play, putting the Cavaliers up 118-114.

BULLS 116, SUNS 101

PHOENIX (AP) - Robin Lopez scored 24 points to help Chicago beat Phoenix and snap a five-game losing streak.

Zach LaVine had 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Lauri Markkanen added 17 points and nine boards for Chicago. Lopez shot 11 for 14 from the field as the Bulls were 52 percent (46 for 89).

Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and Devin Booker also scored 25 for Phoenix, which has lost three of four after a 5-2 stretch.

BLAZERS 106, PACERS 98

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2019, 02:47 AM

SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY MARCH 19, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Philadelphia 76ers Charlotte Hornets Spectrum Center
7:35 PM Houston Rockets Atlanta Hawks State Farm Arena
8:05 PM Golden State Warriors Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center
8:05 PM Los Angeles Lakers Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum
10:05 PM Brooklyn Nets Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center
10:35 PM Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Staples Center

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NBA MARCH RECORD OPINIONS AND BEST BETS !

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/18/2019 7-11-0 38.89% -25.50
03/16/2019 7-9-0 43.75% -14.50
03/15/2019 5-7-1 41.66% -13.50
03/14/2019 5-6-0 45.45% -8.00
03/13/2019 4-8-0 33.33% -24.00
03/12/2019 6-8-0 42.85% -14.00
03/11/2019 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00

Totals.............40-55..........42.10%....-92.50

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BEST BETS:

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

03/18/2019..............4 - 2.....................+9.00.................3 - 6..................-18.00..............-9.00
03/16/2019..............1 - 3.....................-11.50.................5 - 2.................+14.00.............+2.50
03/15/2019..............2 - 0.....................+10.00................2 - 4.................-11.00..............-1.00
03/14/2019..............0 - 3.....................-16.50.................4 - 1.................+14.50.............-2.00
03/13/2019..............0 - 4.....................-22.00.................2 - 3..................-6.50...............-28.50
03/12/2019..............3 - 3.....................-1.50...................1 - 4..................-17.00.............-18.50
03/11/2019..............1 - 3.....................-11.50.................4 - 2..................+9.00..............-2.50

Totals.....................11 - 18...................-44.00...............21 - 22.................-15.00..............-59.00

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2019, 02:48 AM

Tuesday’s 6-pack

Odds to win the Valspar Championship golf tournament this week:

11-2- Dustin Johnson

10-1— Jason Day, Jon Rahm

16-1— Sergio Garcia

20-1— Paul Casey, Patrick Reed, Webb Simpson

25-1— Gary Woodland

33-1— Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley, Lucas Glover

Tweet of the Day
“Really and truly, very honestly, it’s not my responsibility to tell you guys what I’m doing.’’
NJ Giants’ GM Dave Gettleman, ingratiating himself to the NY/NJ media

Tuesday’s quiz
Which NHL team has the longest active streak of consecutive years in the playoffs?

Monday’s quiz
2011 VCU Rams made the Final Four after playing a play-in game in Dayton just to get into the final 64 teams.

Sunday’s quiz
Syracuse/UConn played a 6-overtime game in the 2009 Big East tournament.

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Tuesday’s List of 13: Nobody asked me, but……

13) Zion Williamson sat out three weeks with a knee injury, then came back over the weekend and played three games in three nights, playing 35-36-40 minutes; how is that smart? The games weren’t critical to Duke’s season; if Williamson had gotten hurt again, then what?

12) Meanwhile, Arkansas big man Daniel Gafford is bolting to the NBA after this, his sophomore season, and won’t play in the Razorbacks’ NIT game(s), because he could get hurt.

Williamson plays 35-36-40 minutes on consecutive nights in a mostly meaningless ACC tournament, but this kid won’t play in an NIT game? Oy.

11) San Francisco Dons were shunned by the NIT, then turned down both the CBI and CIT. Likewise for Texas-San Antonio and Jacksonville State.

10) Since 1985, 41 teams with a losing conference record have gotten an at-large bid to the NCAA’s; those teams went 20-21 in the first round, then 6-14 in the round of 32.

Teams in this tournament who were under .500 in conference:
St John’s, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Ohio State

9) Same day the Memphis Express signed Johnny Manziel, they lost QB Zach Mettenberger with an ankle injury, so Manziel is likely to play for Memphis this week.

8) 76-year old Jim Calhoun coached a D-III team in Connecticut this season; the coach was not only new, the team was- it was a men’s team in a school that previously had been an all-female school.

St Joseph’s Bluejays went 16-12 this season, losing in finals of their conference tournament.

7) Coaching carousel:
— Tulane fired coach Mike Dunleavy Sr
— Ohio U hired alum Jeff Boals as its new coach; Boals went 55-41 at Stony Brook, 31-17 in America East games.

6) When the NFL Draft rolls around next month, Giants and Eagles will both make three picks before Dallas picks anyone; the Redskins will pick twice before the Cowboys pick once.

5) Miami Dolphins signed Ryan Fitzpatrick Sunday; he was the 14th QB selected in the 2005 NFL Draft, and is going to become the first QB EVER to throw a pass for eight different NFL teams.

Considering he went to college at Harvard, thats a pretty amazing career, playing 16 years in the NFL, when you didn’t even get a college football scholarship.

4) It turns out that lions are excellent nappers. They hunt mostly at night, and digesting large amounts of meat protein involves effort, so lions often spend as many as 20 hours a day resting.

We’re talking about real-life lions, not Detroit Lions or Nittany Lions.

3) USC is raising its tuition 3.2% next year, up to $57,256 a year; not sure this week was the best time to announce that, after the scandal that broke last week about rich people making payoffs to get their under-qualified kids into these expensive schools, but thats what happened.

2) ACC Network starts up in August, and DirecTV is gong to carry it, which makes me wonder why the hell they don’t carry the Pac-12 Network?

1) Rumor mill has Nebraska firing basketball coach Tim Miles as soon as the Cornhuskers get KO’d from the NIT; Fred Hoiberg is listed as the #1 contender to be the new coach.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2019, 01:24 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 19

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PHILADELPHIA (45 - 25) at CHARLOTTE (31 - 38) - 3/19/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 135-108 ATS (+16.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 55-38 ATS (+13.2 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-18 ATS (+19.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 63-82 ATS (-27.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 29-42 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 22-32 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 21-31 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (44 - 26) at ATLANTA (24 - 47) - 3/19/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
ATLANTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (47 - 22) at MINNESOTA (32 - 38) - 3/19/2019, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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LA LAKERS (31 - 39) at MILWAUKEE (52 - 18) - 3/19/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
LA LAKERS are 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season.
LA LAKERS are 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in March games this season.
LA LAKERS are 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
LA LAKERS are 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
LA LAKERS are 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
LA LAKERS are 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-25 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-22 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 422-491 ATS (-118.1 Units) in home games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 391-468 ATS (-123.8 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 46-74 ATS (-35.4 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 281-336 ATS (-88.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 89-123 ATS (-46.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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BROOKLYN (36 - 36) at SACRAMENTO (34 - 35) - 3/19/2019, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
SACRAMENTO is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
SACRAMENTO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
SACRAMENTO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
SACRAMENTO is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
BROOKLYN is 84-69 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

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

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INDIANA (44 - 27) at LA CLIPPERS (41 - 30) - 3/19/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-31 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 87-71 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 59-45 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 173-217 ATS (-65.7 Units) in home games in the second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 228-287 ATS (-87.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2019, 01:25 PM

551Philadelphia -552 Charlotte
PHILADELPHIA is 14-2 ATS (11.8 Units) after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread in the current season.

553Houston -554 Atlanta
HOUSTON is 38-22 ATS (13.8 Units) in road games after playing a home game in the last 3 seasons.

555Golden State -556 Minnesota
MINNESOTA is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) in home games after allowing 110 points or more 3 straight games over the last 2 seasons.

557La Lakers -558 Milwaukee
LA LAKERS are 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots - 2nd half of the season in the current season.

561Indiana -562 La Clippers
LA CLIPPERS are 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive home games in the last 3 seasons.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2019, 01:26 PM

NBA

Tuesday, March 19

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Trend Report
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Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Charlotte
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Charlotte
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Philadelphia is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Charlotte is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games
Charlotte is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games at home
Charlotte is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Charlotte is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Charlotte's last 21 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Houston Rockets
Houston is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games
Houston is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Houston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Houston
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Houston
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games
LA Lakers is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
LA Lakers is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
LA Lakers is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Lakers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Lakers is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
LA Lakers is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Milwaukee is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home
Milwaukee is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games
Golden State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games on the road
Golden State is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
Golden State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Golden State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Minnesota's last 18 games
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Minnesota's last 19 games at home
Minnesota is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Minnesota is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Golden State
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Minnesota is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Brooklyn's last 8 games
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games when playing Sacramento
Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Brooklyn is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Brooklyn's last 19 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Sacramento is 12-3-1 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Sacramento is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games at home
Sacramento is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing Brooklyn
Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Sacramento is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Sacramento's last 19 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
LA Clippers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
LA Clippers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Clippers's last 10 games at home
LA Clippers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
LA Clippers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 7 games when playing Indiana
LA Clippers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
LA Clippers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2019, 01:34 PM

Mariners vs. Athletics
March 18, 2019

by Tom Wilkinson

Mariners vs. Athletics Odds

The 2019 MLB regular season gets underway in Tokyo, Japan this week, as the Seattle Mariners visit the Oakland Athletics for a two-game series. The games will start very early on Wednesday and Thursday morning, so if you are going to bet these games make sure to make your wagers the day before.

The Mariners will be going with Marco Gonzales and Yusei Kikuchi as their starting pitchers, while the A’s will counter with Mike Fiers and Marco Estrada. Let’s look at this series that can be seen on ESPN.

Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics
Date and Time: March 13-14
Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
MLB Odds: TBA
Probable Pitchers: Gonzales vs. Fiers and Kikuchi vs. Estrada
Mariners vs. Athletics TV Coverage: ESPN

The A’s and Mariners will meet in Tokyo for the second series between the teams since 2012. The focus for the fans in Japan will be on Ichiro Suzuki who is back in Japan. The Mariners are expected to put Ichiro in the starting lineup for this series because the games are taking place in Japan.

Ichiro may not play in any other games after the two in Japan. Ichiro is 45-years old and really not considered a player who will make the team after this series in Japan. The Mariners have not announced whether Ichiro will stay with the team, retire or do something else. Many Japanese baseball fans would like Ichiro to announce his retirement during this series, but that seems unlikely to happen.

“It’s going to be emotional,” Oakland manager Bob Melvin said to the media, “At the end of the day, he’s on the other side and I know he can impact those games. He’s had quite the flair for the dramatic over his career, so I’m hoping he doesn’t come up in a situation that can really hurt us.”

The A’s are coming off a surprising season a year ago that saw them win 97 games. This will be the third trip for the A’s to Japan since 2008. “I’m excited to go with all the guys that I care about,” third baseman Matt Chapman said to the media, “It should be an incredible experience.”

Melvin said that the games in Japan will be different. “The crowds are different. There are a lot of fun things and you’ll expand your horizons and understand that, internationally, it’s a little different than what we do here, and I think it’ll be good for them in the long run.” Melvin said to the media.

Starting Pitchers

The Mariners will be sending Gonzales in the opener. He ends the 10-year run of Felix Hernandez starting openers for the Mariners. He was 1-1 last season against the A’s with a 4.70 ERA in three starts. He will be opposed by Fiers who is making his first career Opening Day start. He was 12-8 last season with a 3.56 ERA.

The game on Thursday will see the Mariners send Kikuchi to the mound. He will be the first Japanese pitcher to open up his Major League career in Japan. He was 73-46 with a 2.77 ERA in eight seasons with the Seibu Lions. The A’s will counter with Estrada who had a miserable season last year for the Blue Jays, as he was 7-14 with a 5.64 ERA.

Key Stats

The Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Mariners are 1-7 in Gonzales' last 8 starts. The Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Athletics are 8-1 in Fiers' last 9 starts. The Under is 10-4 in the Mariners last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in the Athletics last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in this series.

Mariners vs. Athletics Picks

I think the matchup between Gonzales and Fiers is a good one and I don’t see a lot of runs being scored, so I will go under the total at BetDSI in the game for Wednesday. I think the best choice for the Thursday game is to take the Mariners, as they look to have the edge with Kikuchi vs. Estrada.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2019, 01:36 PM

Ichiro is big draw as A's, Mariners begin
March 18, 2019
By STATS LLC Editorial

Drums, trumpets, thunder sticks and, of course, coordinated songs, which even have dances to accompany them.

There's nothing quite like the atmosphere of baseball in Japan, an enormous reason why the Tokyo Dome will host Major League Baseball's 2019 opening series beginning Wednesday, featuring the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics, rivals in the American League West.

"It's a carnival atmosphere," Athletics manager Bob Melvin noted after an exhibition game at the stadium on Sunday. "There's a lot going on that's different" from the United States.

The main draw for the 200,000-plus spectators who will take in the two-game series will be whether Ichiro Suzuki will be playing the last games of his decades-long storied career.

The 45-year-old Japanese superstar, considered by some the greatest Japanese position player of all-time and a sure-fire Hall of Famer, has broken camp with the Mariners on their 28-man roster after moving from the playing field to a special advisory non-playing role with the club early last season.

Seattle manager Scott Servais said that Ichiro will start Wednesday's opener but it remains unclear whether he'll make the 25-man roster once the team returns to Seattle.

"We're really taking it a day at a time," Servais said. "We're looking at the two games here against Oakland. He'll be available in those two games and we'll see how it goes."

His play as of late may not merit it, but his career accomplishments have earned him the opportunity to prove it on this stage in his home country. He is also slated to start the second game in the series before finding out his 2019 fate prior to the home opener on March 28.

"This is a great gift for me," Ichiro said through an interpreter. "I will treasure every moment here on the field. One week after this event, I will be reflecting back on these days, so I will make sure I remember every moment here in Japan."

The A's begin 2019 after unexpectedly surging to the AL's second wild card spot a season ago, thanks to a second-half run that shot them to 97 wins, topping Seattle in the process.

Now, they have a talented young collection of position players who can offset a questionable rotation led by first-time Opening Day starter Mike Fiers. The 33-year-old was acquired last August in a trade and, for now, is the ace.

"You're one of 30 guys to start a big league season, and that's really cool," Fiers told MLB.com.

Fiers was left off Oakland's postseason roster last season despite posting a 3.71 ERA over 10 starts. The year prior, he was left off of Houston's postseason roster during its run to a World Series title.

The A's brought him back on a two-year, $14.1 million deal in December to try and bolster a rotation ravaged by injuries over the previous 12 months.

"He was the first guy we signed back for a reason, and this is one of the reasons, so I know he's pretty excited about it, and he did a nice job for us last year," Melvin said.

The Mariners will also have a new face on the mound for Opening Day. Felix Hernandez, the longtime ace who has started every opener since 2008, has been relegated to the back of the rotation, and the opener honors will go to southpaw Marco Gonzales.

Gonzales posting a 4.00 ERA last season, though advanced analytics view his 166 2/3 innings more favorably than that.

"I don't know if it's really hit me yet," Gonzales said upon receiving the news earlier in March. "I'm trying to just take it one day at a time and try to prepare myself the best I can."

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