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NBA

Friday, December 7

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Trend Report
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Denver Nuggets
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 8 games
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 10 games on the road
Denver is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Charlotte
Denver is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Denver's last 10 games when playing Charlotte
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Charlotte is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Denver
Charlotte is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 10 games when playing Denver
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing at home against Denver

Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Orlando
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Orlando
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Orlando is 2-13 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Orlando is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 19 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Philadelphia is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 9 games
Sacramento is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Sacramento is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Sacramento is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland's last 17 games
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Cleveland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento

Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Oklahoma City is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Oklahoma City is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago's last 18 games
Chicago is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Chicago is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Chicago is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans
Memphis is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing New Orleans
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Memphis is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Memphis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Orleans's last 12 games
New Orleans is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Memphis
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
New Orleans is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 19 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Philadelphia is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Lakers's last 9 games
LA Lakers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
LA Lakers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
LA Lakers is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
LA Lakers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games at home
San Antonio is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games at home
San Antonio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
San Antonio is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing LA Lakers
San Antonio is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
San Antonio is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

Miami Heat
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games on the road
Miami is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Phoenix
Miami is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing Phoenix
Miami is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Miami is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Miami
Phoenix is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games when playing Miami
Phoenix is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Miami
Phoenix is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing at home against Miami

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Golden State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games
Golden State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Golden State's last 11 games on the road
Golden State is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Milwaukee
Golden State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Golden State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Golden State is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Milwaukee's last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Milwaukee is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Milwaukee's last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Golden State
Milwaukee is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Golden State
Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Golden State
Milwaukee is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Golden State
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State

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Friday's Essentials
Tony Mejia

Game of the Night - Golden State at Milwaukee (PK'em, 240), ESPN, 9:35 ET

The Warriors still won’t have Draymond Green, so we’re not going to get a chance to see MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo deal with the best team in basketball’s top defender. That doesn’t mean Golden State doesn’t want this game against the Bucks (16-7 SU, 12-11 ATS) more badly than it has wanted to win any individual contest it has suited up for in this young season.

Head coach Steve Kerr won’t have to say much as his two-time defending champions take the floor for the first time ever at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, the franchise’s new downtown arena. Although the Warriors (17-9 SU, 12-14 ATS) opened a season-long five-game road trip in Toronto against the team with the NBA’s best record, Stephen Curry was held out for an extra few days of rest. That potential Finals preview will take place in Oakland next Wednesday and will likely include Green, who is nearing closer to a return from a toe injury. DeMarcus Cousins is practicing too and may make an appearance before Christmas, which would definitely be much earlier than I expected we’d see him make his Warriors debut.

Golden State’s team is in flux but that doesn’t mean Friday night’s clash with the Bucks isn’t personal. The final leg of the road trip is the one that the group has been pointing toward, a task made easier by the fact their old friends the Cavs are in shambles.

It’s probably killing Green not to play since regular-season games like tonight’s don’t come around often when you’ve won three titles in four years and already own the single-season wins record. However, most opponents don’t come into Oakland and figuratively throw their feet on the furniture while tagging up the walls and desecrating the locker room.

The Bucks handed the Warriors their first home loss in their final season at Oracle Arena.

Milwaukee now owns consecutive victories there after posting a 134-111 rout of the Warriors on Nov. 8 snapped their eight-game winning streak. The Bucks hung a 41-point third quarter on the champs, dominating the start of the second half the way Golden State typically does. Stephen Curry left with an adductor strain that would cost him weeks. Kerr said his team came out with “mindless intent,” hurting themselves with foul trouble. They were out-rebounded 46-38. The 134 points Golden State surrendered were the most the team has given up since Game 4 of the 2017 Finals.

The Bucks had lost eight of nine against the Warriors from Jan. 2014-18 before beating them last March and this time last month and will be looking to become the second Eastern Conference team to sweep Golden State since 2014, following Indiana’s lead from last season. The Central Division leaders bounced back form a 136-134 upset loss to the Knicks over the weekend by absolutely crushing second-place Detroit 115-92 on Wednesday, but the real news out of that one is that shooting guard Khris Middleton was apparently benched.

Middleton is having a fantastic season that will put him in the conversation for a spot as an All-Star reserve, averaging 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4 assists. He knocked down a game-winner to help close out November with a win over the Bulls but was benched due to a lack of effort and played just 19 minutes in the loss to New York.

After a film session where Budenholzer pointed out why Middleton was banished to the pine in favor of Sterling Brown, the two had reportedly cleared the air per Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel beat writer Matt Velazquez, but Middleton sat out the Pistons win due to “personal reasons.” He’s not listed on Friday’s injury report and will presumably participate.

Point guard Eric Bledsoe has been fantastic of late and has replaced Middleton as Antetokounmpo’s primary tag-team partner of late, so his matchup with Curry will be worth watching. Bledsoe led the Bucks with 26 points and six assists, while “Greek Freak” added 24 points. Middleton was a game-high plus-33 in that game and is invaluable in that he can defend Curry and Klay Thompson while serving as a viable threat on the other end more effectively than Malcolm Brogdon and Tony Snell. It’s important Milwaukee gets him right.

Even with Green sitting, Golden State should be in much better shape for this rematch than it was for the first meeting since Andre Iguodala has been a fixture in the lineup and was only just returning to the fold this time last month. Shaun Livingston was out with a sore foot and is also back contributing, providing stability for the second unit. Center Damian Jones (shoulder) is expected to remain sidelined, so look for Jonas Jerebko and Kevon Looney to remain in the starting lineup and Jarrett Bell to continue as the primary big man off the bench.

Milwaukee has rookie Dante DiVincenzo back after an injury and should have Middleton in the mix, but forward Ersan Ilyasova has been nursing a concussion, missing four of the last five. He’s questionable. Center John Henson has been out since mid-November due to wrist surgery, so the Bucks’ frontcourt depth is limited. We could very well see a lot of small ball here, but the total of 240 is certainly taking that into account. The first meeting produced the highest number of the season for Milwaukee, closing at 242. It’s Golden State’s second-largest total to date. The ‘over’ is 2-1 in Warriors games that close over 240.

Six of Milwaukee’s last nine games have gone ‘under.’ Six of the Warriors’ last seven have gone ‘over.’ Curry is averaging 33.0 points since returning from his groin injury, shooting 18-for-33 from 3-point range.

Best of the Rest

Philadelphia (-2.5/219) at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. ET: The Pistons will look to turn around a brutal run that has seen their strong start short-circuit in lopsided losses to Oklahoma City and Milwaukee by a combined margin of 50 points. This will be the first of two games in four nights for Detroit against Philadelphia, so the potential is there for some bad blood to develop between these potential Eastern Conference playoff rivals since most of the guys up front are alphas who thrive on running their mouths. The teams have already split a pair of contentious meetings this season. Andre Drummond landed in foul trouble in the most recent meeting on Nov. 3, playing just 21 minutes. He shot 6-for-20 in an Oct. 23 home win at Little Caesar’s Arena in which Blake Griffin scored 50 points in 133-132 OT win.

Joel Embiid comes off an awful effort in Wednesday night’s loss to Toronto and has surmised his recent form has been “trash,” so he’ll be looking to rebound and has averaged 36 points and 14 boards in the two games against the Pistons thus far. This will be Detroit’s first look at Jimmy Butler-infused Philly, so we’ll see how Griffin handles another active defender he’ll have to deal with. Starting shooting guard Rodney Bullock and backup point guard Ish Smith are considered doubtful, so Langston Galloway, Luke Kennard and veteran Jose Calderon are likely to play larger roles and starter Reggie Jackson should get a longer leash.

Indiana at Orlando (-2/206.5), 7:05 p.m. ET: Pacers-Magic games got spicier last season given the presence of Frank Vogel on Orlando’s sideline and the emergence of former draft picks Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis in Indiana, so it’s disappointing that this first meeting of the season will only feature one of them. Vogel reportedly turned down an assistant’s job in Houston and Oladipo is still on the mend with a sore knee, so only Sabonis’ improvement ties these teams together tonight. Both are playing reasonably well, although Indiana is relying on Darren Collison, Cory Joseph and Tyreke Evans to adequately replace Oladipo’s magic and have gotten spotty results. The Magic have seen Aaron Gordon return from injury to have a big week so far, while Nikola Vucevic and Evan Fournier have continued to produce offensively. Orlando has been vulnerable at home, winning just six of 13, while Indiana Is 7-6 on the road.

[Udog]

By: Monique Vág



Dominating the glass

The Hornets have been one of the worst teams in the Association defending the opposing center position surrendering an average of 24.6 points on 53.6 percent shooting, and 16.5 rebounds a game. This is a great spot for one of the league's best centers as Denver's Nikola Jokic comes to town. Jokic is scoring double figures in all but six games, and contributing an average of 16.5 points, 7.8 assists and 9.6 rebounds. Take Over his points, rebounds and assists total today of 36.5


Forcing outside shooting

The Pacers are the top ranked team in the Association in opponent points in the paint per game allowing only 41.5 with that number substantially lower at home at 36.5. Along with defending inside well, the Pacers have been able to limit opposing centers’ all season allowing an average of 19.3 points per game, and only 2.8 assists a game.

This could be a tough matchup for Orlando's Nikola Vucevic who might struggle scoring inside. In what projects to be a low scoring game, take Under his points, rebounds and assists total of 35.5.


Winning ten straight in the head-to-head

The Raptors have won nine of their last 10 games overall and find themselves in a matchup they have historically dominated versus the Nets. In the head-to-head, the Raptors have won the last 10 straight meetings by an average score of 114.3-103.

The Nets have not been able to close games out late allowing for 54.8 second half points per game. They have blown eight double digit leads, and five fourth quarter meltdowns at home since November 13th.

Toronto enters today ranked fifth in the Association in second half points per game with 56.8 and should be able to pull away late. Take the Raptors to cover as 9-point favorites.


Far too familiar foes

This is the fourth meeting the Lakers and Spurs already this season, and the second in two days. The Spurs had won with first two and looked to have the third locked up when the Spurs let the game slip away late as Lebron James dominated the fourth quarter scoring 14 points in the final four and a half minutes to rally for a 121-113 victory.

The Spurs have posted a 18-7 record over their last 25 games when playing Los Angeles and have won five of their most recent seven home meetings. The Spurs have always played their best ball at home, and today should be no different. Back San Antonio on the money line as small home favorites in what looks like it will close as a Pick.


Expect offensive fireworks

There is no surprise why the Warriors versus Bucks have the highest total on the card by over 15 points as the league's top offenses meet up. The Bucks enter today averaging 121.1 points per contest, and the Warriors are scoring 116.8, with that number three points higher since Curry's return.

Milwaukee's Khris Middleton missed Wednesday's game due to personal reasons but is not listed on the injury report. Although he has been quiet recently, he is still averaging 18.5 points, 4.0 assists and 5.5 rebounds per contest. Look into taking Over his points, rebounds and assists total of 25.5.

[Udog]

Hoop Trends - Friday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Pistons are 13-0 ATS (+9.96 ppg) with rest off a double-digit road loss when they are facing a team that is averaging less than ten offensive rebounds per game and it is before the All-Star break.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Warriors are 0-14 ATS (-10.00 ppg) when the line is within three of pick with less than two days rest and they are facing a team that is averaging less than ten offensive rebounds per game.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Bucks are 12-0 OU (+13.00 ppg) at home when they won two straight vs their opponent.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Magic are 0-16 OU (-13.47 ppg) at home with less than two days rest when they are facing a team that is averaging less than 20 fouls per game and it is before the All-Star break.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

IND at ORL 07:00 PM
IND +3.5
O 205.5

DEN at CHA 07:00 PM
DEN +1.5
O 218.5

PHI at DET 07:00 PM
PHI +2.0
U 220.5

TOR at BK 07:30 PM
BK +8.5
O 220.5

SAC at CLE 07:30 PM
SAC -2.5
O 223.0

OKC at CHI 08:00 PM
CHI +8.5
U 219.5

MEM at NO 08:00 PM
NO -5.5
U 214.0

LAL at SA 08:30 PM
O 224.5

MIA at PHO 09:00 PM
MIA -8.0
O 211.0

GS at MIL 09:30 PM
MIL -2.0
U 240.0

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Nets beat Raptors in OT to end 8-game skid
December 7, 2018
By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) D'Angelo Russell scored 29 points, including six in overtime, and the Brooklyn Nets snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-105 on Friday night.

Brooklyn picked the most unlikely way to end its skid, snapping a 12-game slide against Toronto with its first victory over the Raptors since April 3, 2015.

Jarrett Allen made the go-ahead basket for the Nets with a little more than a minute left, their only basket in overtime not made by Russell.

Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points for the Raptors, but Toronto couldn't get a look for him on its final possession and had to settle for Fred VanVleet's 3-pointer that just missed.

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 17 points for Brooklyn.

Jonas Valanciunas added 24 points for the Raptors.

WARRIORS 105, BUCKS 95

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry each scored 20 points and Golden Statewrapped up a five-game trip with its third straight win, beating Milwaukee.

Curry and Thompson were each 4 of 9 from 3-point range. The Warriors shot 41 percent (19 of 46) from long distance. Andre Iguodala added a season-high 15 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points for Milwaukee.

76ERS 117, PISTONS 111

DETROIT (AP) - Jimmy Butler scored 38 points and Philadelphia overcame Joel Embiid's absence, rallying from a 15-point third-quarter deficit to beat Detroit Pistons 117-111.

Blake Griffin had 31 points and 12 rebounds for Detroit, but the Pistons squandered their big third-quarter lead, as well as a six-point advantage in the fourth. The 76ers rested Embiid, who missed his first game of the season, but Detroit couldn't take advantage of the big man's absence.

Butler had 26 points in the second half.

SPURS 133, LAKERS 120

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - DeMar DeRozan had 36 points and nine assists and San Antonio rallied to beat Los Angeles.

San Antonio got 14 points each from Patty Mills and Jakob Poeltl off the bench, and Davis Bertans added 13. The Spurs' backups outscored the Lakers' 52-26.

LeBron James had with 35 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles. Kyle Kuzma added 27 points and Lonzo Ball had 13 points and 11 assists for the Lakers.

BULLS 114, THUNDER 112

CHICAGO (AP) - Lauri Markkanen scored 24 points and drove for the go-ahead layup in the closing seconds to lead Chicago to its first victory under coach Jim Boylen.

Boylen took over Monday when Fred Hoiberg got fired following a 5-19 start, and the Bulls lost the following night at Indiana in his debut.

Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook had 24 points, 17 rebounds and 13 assists in his 109th triple-double, though he also turned the ball over 10 times.

HORNETS 113, NUGGETS 107

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kemba Walker had 21 points, eight assists and six rebounds, fellow point guard Tony Parker added 19 points off the bench and Charlotte snapped Denver's seven-game winning.

Marvin Williams had 14 points and 10 rebounds to help the Hornets end a three-game losing streak.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 20 points.

GRIZZLIES 107, PELICANS 103

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - JaMychal Green scored 24 points in a reserve role to help Memphis beat New Orleans.

Kyle Anderson scored 19 points, including a key free throw for a four-point lead in the final seconds for the Grizzlies, who whittled away at an eight-point deficit during the final five minutes to send New Orleans to its fourth loss in 14 home games.

Julius Randle had 26 points and 13 rebounds for New Orleans. Anthony Davis added 25 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks.

HEAT 115, SUNS 98

PHOENIX (AP) - Bam Adebayo scored a career-high 22 points, 20 in the first half, and Miami opened a six-game trip by handing Phoenix its eighth straight loss.

Justise Winslow added 20 points, including all four of his 3-point tries, and Rodney McGruder scored 14 points for Miami. Former Suns guard Goran Dragic, back after missing eight games with a sore right knee, had 11 points and 10 assists.

The Suns again were without their top two scorers. Devin Booker missed his third straight because of a left hamstring strain, and T.J. Warren his fifth straight with right ankle soreness.

PACERS 112, MAGIC 90

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Bojan Bogdanovic scored 26 points and Cory Joseph added 15 to help Indiana beat Orlando for the eighth straight time and 15th in the last 16 meetings.

Thaddeus Young had 14 points and eight rebounds, and Tyreke Evans scored 11 points for Indiana. Nikola Vucevic led Orlando with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon had 20 points and 14 rebounds.

KINGS 129, CAVALIERS 110

CLEVELAND (AP) - De'Aaron Fox had 30 points and 12 assists and Sacramento beat Cleveland.

Buddy Hield added 25 points for the Kings, who led by as many as 25 after the game was tied at 66 at halftime. Marvin Bagley III scored 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting.

Jordan Clarkson scored 26 points for Cleveland.

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SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY DECEMBER 8, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
6:05 PM Houston Rockets Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center
7:05 PM Sacramento Kings Indiana Pacers Bankers Life Fieldhouse
7:35 PM Brooklyn Nets New York Knicks Madison Square Garden
7:35 PM Denver Nuggets Atlanta Hawks State Farm Arena
7:35 PM Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers Quicken Loans Arena
8:05 PM Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls United Center
8:05 PM Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies FedExForum
10:05 PM Minnesota Timberwolves Portland Trail Blazers Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
10:35 PM Miami Heat Los Angeles Clippers Staples Center


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NBA RECORD AND BEST BETS:


DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/07/2018 12-7-0 63.16% +21.50
12/06/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -12.00
12/05/2018 9-6-0 60.00% +12.00
12/04/2018 6-4-0 60.00% +8.00
12/03/2018 3-9-0 25.00% -34.50
12/02/2018 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/01/2018 7-7-0 50.00% -3.50

Record:..........45-43-0.......51.72%--- -11.50


NBA BEST BETS:

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

12/07/2018............0 - 3..................-16.50..................5 - 0.................+25.00.............+8.50
12/06/2018............1 - 2..................-6.00....................1 - 2.................-6.00................-12.00
12/05/2018............2 - 2..................-1.00....................6 - 4................+8.00................+7.00
12/04/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................1 - 2..................-6.00................-1.50
12/03/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................1 - 2.................-6.00.................17.50
12/02/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................2 - 1.................+4.50................-7.00
12/01/2018............2 - 2.................- 1.00....................3 - 4..................-7.00................-8.00

Record:.................9 - 16................-43.00.................19 - 15...............+12.50...............-30.50

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Six interesting college hoop rivalry games for Saturday:

— Xavier @ Cincinnati (-7)

— Wisconsin @ Marquette (even)

— Creighton @ Nebraska (-6)

— Georgetown @ Syracuse (-11)

— BYU (-3.5) @ Utah

— Pitt @ West Virginia (-11)


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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind…….

13) With former basketball standout Kevon Looney in town with the Warriors to play the Bucks in Milwaukee Friday night, Milwaukee Hamilton HS held a ceremony at the school Thursday afternoon to retire Looney’s #5 jersey.

A surprising thing happened; the whole Warriors’ team showed up- Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, even coach Steve Kerr……all of them showed up to honor their teammate/friend.

Imagine being a kid at that school and seeing those guys in your gym? Pretty cool.

12) Titans 30, Jaguars 9— Game is 7-2 Tennessee in 2nd quarter; Jaguars have 4th-and-goal on the 2-yard line but instead of kicking a gimme field goal, they go for it with the backup QB and they don’t get it. Titans run next play for a 99-yard TD, and school is out.

I don’t give a rat’s ass about analytics; in these cases, if you’re Jacksonville you have to put points on the board in what was a tight, tense game, especially if you’re a losing team.

I’ll say it this way: the Jaguars tackled with a lot less enthusiasm once that 4th down play failed. Thats a nice way of saying they stopped trying as hard- they quit.

11) Washington Nationals have given out lot of deferred money in the past to pitchers Max Scherzer ($105M of $210M) and Stephen Strasburg ($70M of $175M), but only $10M of Patrick Corbin’s newly-signed $140M contract is deferred money.

10) Of the 353 D-I college basketball teams, 27 are coached by former NBA players.

9) Thru Week 13, best red zone teams, based on points/possession:
Chiefs 5.75, Bengals 5.73, Bills 5.70, Steelers 5.69

Worst red zone teams, based on ppp:
Jets 3.87, 49ers 4.21, Jaguars 4.22, Lions 4.40

8) Most drives that went into red zone this season:
Rams 67, Saints/Chiefs 55, Buccaneers 47

Fewest drives that went into red zone this season:
Cardinals 22, Bills/Dolphins 23, Jaguars 27

7) Three things about NFL officiating that bug me:

a) They call too damn many holding penalties.
b) They call way too many penalties on punts/kickoffs.
c) When they call pass interference, a 2nd official usually also throws a flag, to “sell the call”

6) Phoenix Suns are first team in the shot clock era (since 1955) to be held under 10 points in the first quarter of consecutive games.

5) Big 14 finished their first round of conference games this week; home favorites were 5-4 vs spread, road favorites were 3-2, making favorites 8-6 vs spread overall.

4) Here is why Washington Wizards will have a hard time trading John Wall: his contract is outrageous.

2019-20: $38,150,000
2019-20: $38,150,000
2020-21: $41,202,000
2021-22: $44,254,000
2022-23: $47,306,000 (player option)

Good luck getting someone to take that contract.

3) DeAndre Jordan was a 45% career free throw shooter before this season; he is shooting 75.8% this year (72-95).

Jordan is in his first year with the Dallas Mavericks, whose shooting coach is Peter Patton, who has been teaching basketball for 20+ years, including studying shooting under San Antonio Spurs’ assistant Chip Engelland. Coach Patton deserves a raise.

2) NBA trade:
— Cavaliers re-acquired G Matthew Dellavedova and F John Henson from the Bucks, along with a future 1st and 2nd-round draft pick.
— Milwaukee got veteran PG George Hill, who was with coach Budenholzer in San Antonio; they also got Jason Smith and a 2nd-round draft pick from Washington.
— Wizards acquired Sam Dekker from Cleveland.

1) Best wishes to Redskins’ QB Alex Smith, who has an infection in his broken leg following multiple surgeries on the leg last month. Get well soon.

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Long Sheet

Saturday, December 8

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HOUSTON (11 - 13) at DALLAS (12 - 11) - 12/8/2018, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 421-342 ATS (+44.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games in the first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 254-206 ATS (+27.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 91-64 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 8-1 straight up against DALLAS 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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SACRAMENTO (12 - 11) at INDIANA (14 - 10) - 12/8/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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DENVER (17 - 7) at ATLANTA (5 - 20) - 12/8/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-2 straight up against DENVER 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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WASHINGTON (11 - 14) at CLEVELAND (5 - 19) - 12/8/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-3 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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BROOKLYN (8 - 18) at NEW YORK (8 - 18) - 12/8/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BOSTON (14 - 10) at CHICAGO (5 - 20) - 12/8/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-5 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-5 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (15 - 9) at MEMPHIS (14 - 9) - 12/8/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MINNESOTA (13 - 12) at PORTLAND (14 - 11) - 12/8/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after allowing 90 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 8-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (9 - 14) at LA CLIPPERS (16 - 8) - 12/8/2018, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Saturday's Tip Sheet
December 7, 2018
By Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Wolves at Blazers – 10:00 PM EST

Minnesota and Portland both sit above .500 but are trailing surging Oklahoma City in the Northwest division. The Wolves (13-12 SU, 14-11 ATS) travel west for a four-game trip looking to improve on a dreadful 2-8 record away from Target Center. The good news is Minnesota has won each of its past two away contests, while going on a 6-1 SU/ATS run the last seven games. The Wolves rallied from a 15-point deficit on Wednesday to stun the Hornets, 121-104, while outscoring Charlotte, 35-18 in the fourth quarter.

The Blazers (14-11 SU, 12-13 ATS) snapped an eight-game ATS slide by routing the Suns on Thursday, 108-86 to easily cash as 12 ½-point home favorites. Portland limited an opponent to less than 100 points for the first time since holding Boston to 94 points on November 11. The Blazers jumped out to a 34-9 lead after one quarter and never looked back on Thursday as Damian Lillard led Portland with 25 points and C.J. McCollum sat out due to an ankle injury.

The home team has dominated this series in two matchups this season. Portland ripped an undermanned Minnesota squad at the Moda Center on November 4 as 5 ½-point favorites, 111-81, while the Wolves picked up revenge 12 days later, 112-96 at Target Center. The home squad owns a perfect 9-0 record the last nine meetings since March 2017 as the Wolves seek their first victory in Portland since April 2016.

Sac Daddies

The Kings (13-11 SU, 15-9 ATS) are proving that the first month was not a fluke. Sacramento picked up its seventh road win of the season on Friday in a 129-110 blowout of Cleveland to improve to 8-4 ATS in its past 12 games away from Golden 1 Center. The Kings shot a scorching 57% from the floor last night, led by De’Aaron Fox’s 30-point, 12-assist effort on 12-of-16 shooting from the field. Sacramento improved to 6-2 against the Eastern Conference as the Kings face another Eastern foe on Saturday.

On the second stop of a three-game road swing against Central division opponents, the Kings head to Indiana to face the Pacers (15-10 SU, 12-13 ATS) for the second time in seven days. Sacramento edged Indiana at home last Saturday, 111-110 to end a four-game skid to the Pacers. Indiana returns home after routing Orlando on Friday, 112-90 as four-point road underdogs. The Pacers have thrived on the second of a back-to-back this season by compiling a 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS record in four tries.

Purple Pain

The Lakers (15-10 SU, 10-14-1 ATS) entered San Antonio on a four-game winning streak last night, but exited with a loss following a horrific fourth quarter meltdown. Los Angeles led San Antonio by 10 points after three quarters, but the Spurs outscored the Lakers in the fourth, 44-21 to pick up a 133-120 victory. LeBron James posted 35 points and 11 assists, but the Lakers couldn’t pull off the home-and-home sweep of the Spurs after beating San Antonio by eight on Wednesday.

Los Angeles heads to Memphis as both teams are playing with no rest for their first matchup of the season. The Grizzlies (15-9 SU, 15-9 ATS) rallied past the Pelicans on Friday, 107-103 as five-point underdogs for their second straight win following a 1-4 stretch. Memphis and Los Angeles split its four-game series last season as three of those contests sailed OVER the total.

Tex Mess

Just when the Rockets (11-13 SU, 9-15 ATS) had things figured out by starting November on an 8-2 run, the team with the NBA’s best record last season has slid to 2-6 the past eight games. The latest setback for Houston came at Utah in a playoff rematch on Thursday as the Rockets fell to the Jazz for the second time this season, 118-91 as 1 ½-point underdogs. The Rockets slipped to 1-5 in their past six games away from Toyota Center, while looking to avenge a blowout loss to Dallas.

The Mavericks (12-11 SU, 15-8 ATS) have been one of the best home teams in the league at 10-2, but one of their most resounding wins came at Houston last month, 128-108. Not only did the Mavericks easily cash as 5 ½-point underdogs, but pulled away in the fourth quarter thanks to veteran Devin Harris’ 20 points off the bench and a 20-point effort from standout rookie Luka Doncic. The Mavs have dropped four consecutive home meetings with the Rockets since 2016, but Dallas owns a terrific 5-1 SU/ATS mark as a home underdog this season.

New Yuck

The Nets (9-18 SU, 12-15 ATS) threw away a 23-point advantage in a last-second home loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Brooklyn bounced back on Friday by edging Toronto in overtime, 106-105 as 8 ½-point underdogs for its second consecutive cover. Now, the Nets make the short trip to Madison Square Garden on Saturday looking to turn around an ugly 0-6 SU/ATS mark with no rest this season.

The Knicks (8-18 SU, 13-12-1 ATS) have dropped two straight since a thrilling home overtime victory over the Bucks last Saturday. New York’s defense was shredded at Boston in a 28-point setback on Thursday as the Celtics shot 53% from the floor and drilled 13 three-pointers. These two New York City rivals have split a pair of meetings this season with the home team winning each time. Since the start of last season, the Knicks have owned the Nets by capturing five of six meetings, while covering in all six instances.

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, December 8

Houston lost six of its last eight games; they’re 3-8 vs spread as AF. Eight of their last ten games went over total. Mavericks won nine of their last 12 games, are 6-1 as HU. Three of their last four games stayed under. Rockets won eight of last nine games with Dallas (6-3 vs spread); Houston covered its last four visits here. Eight of last ten series games stayed under.

Kings won their last three games; they’re 5-5 as AU. Nine of their last ten games went over the total. Indiana won four of its last six games; they’re 1-6 vs spread in last seven games as a HF. Pacers’ last five games stayed under. Pacers won four of last five games with Sacramento; six of last eight series games stayed under. Kings are 2-1-1 vs spread in their last four visits to Indiana.

Denver won/covered seven of last eight games; they’re 3-0 vs spread if they played night before, 3-4 as AF. Three of their last four games went over. Atlanta lost 14 of its last 16 games; they’re 1-7 vs spread in last eight home games. Five of their last six games went over. Hawks won seven of last ten games with Denver; three of last four series games stayed under. Nuggets are 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits to Atlanta.

Washington won/covered its last three games; they’re 2-3 vs spread as AF. Four of their last five games stayed under. Cleveland lost six of its last seven games; they’re 5-8 vs spread at home this year. Six of their last nine home games stayed under. Cavaliers/Wizards split their last six meetings; Washington covered three of last four visits to Ohio. Three of last four series games stayed under.

Brooklyn snapped 8-game losing skid last nite, upsetting Toronto; they’re 7-6 vs spread on road this season. Three of their last four games stayed under. New York lost four of its last five games; they’re 2-2 as HF. Over is 8-4 in their last dozen games. Knicks won five of their last six games with Brooklyn; last three series games stayed under the total. Nets are 1-4 vs spread in their last four visits to Manhattan.

Boston won/covered five of last six games; they’re 2-5 as HF this season. Seven of their last eight games went over. Bulls upset OKC last nite, ending 7-game losing skid; Chicago is 7-5 vs spread at home this season. Four of their last six games went over. Celtics won eight of last nine games with Chicago; they covered four of last five visits to Windy City. Six of last nine series games stayed under.

Lakers won/covered four of last five games; they’re 4-7 vs spread on road this season. Under is 14-4 in their last 18 games, 0-2 in last two. Grizzlies won three of last four games; they’re 7-1 as HF. Last three Memphis games stayed under. Lakers won four of their last six games with Memphis; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Tennessee. Over is 6-1-1 in last eight series games.

Minnesota won/covered six of last seven games; they’re 8-3 vs spread in last 11 games. 14 of their last 17 games stayed under. Trailblazers lost six of their last eight games; they’re 1-8 vs spread in last nine games. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Home side won last nine Minnesota-Portland games; Timberwolves lost last five visits here (0-5 vs spread). Last three series games stayed under the total.

Miami split its last six games (4-2 vs spread); they covered four of last six road games. Seven of last nine Heat games stayed under. Clippers won five of their last seven games; they’re 8-0-1 vs spread in last nine home games. Four of their last six games stayed under. Miami/Clippers split their last 10 meetings, with Heat winning last two; Miami is 3-2 vs spread in last five series games played here. Last seven series games stayed under.

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NBA

Saturday, December 8

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

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

Washington Wizards
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 5-19 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Washington is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Washington is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 13 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland's last 18 games
Cleveland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games at home
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Cleveland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing at home against Washington

Denver Nuggets
Denver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 9 games
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Denver is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Denver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Denver is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Denver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Denver
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Denver

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Brooklyn is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Brooklyn is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Brooklyn is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing New York
Brooklyn is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New York
Brooklyn is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
New York Knicks
New York is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York's last 12 games
New York is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
New York is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
New York is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Boston is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Chicago
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Boston is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago's last 19 games
Chicago is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games at home
Chicago is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Boston
Chicago is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Boston
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Chicago is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Boston
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Lakers's last 10 games
LA Lakers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 7 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
LA Lakers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
LA Lakers is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 8 games when playing Memphis
LA Lakers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
LA Lakers is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Memphis is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games
Memphis is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Memphis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games at home
Memphis is 6-12-2 ATS in its last 20 games when playing LA Lakers
Memphis is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing LA Lakers
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Memphis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Minnesota's last 17 games
Minnesota is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Portland
Minnesota is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing Portland
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Portland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 10 games
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland's last 9 games at home
Portland is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Portland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 12 games when playing Minnesota
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Miami Heat
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games on the road
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Miami is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Miami is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Clippers is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Clippers's last 13 games
LA Clippers is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games at home
LA Clippers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
LA Clippers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 7 games when playing Miami
LA Clippers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Miami
LA Clippers is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Miami

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

HOU at DAL 06:00 PM
DAL +3.0
U 217.5

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Luka Doncic helps Mavericks beat Rockets
December 8, 2018
By The Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic shrugged off a rough shooting night with 11 straight points to erase an eight-point deficit late in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks went on to their ninth consecutive home victory, 107-104 over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

Doncic was 3 of 13 before hitting back-to-back 3-pointers to get Dallas within two. After Chris Paul missed two free throws, Doncic hit a floater in the lane for a tie, then followed an air-ball 3 from James Harden with another from long range for a 105-102 lead. It was 26th lead change.

The Slovenian rookie had 21 points along with Wesley Matthews, who missed two free throws with a chance to put the game away in the final seconds. Eric Gordon missed a potential tying 3-pointer for Houston at the buzzer. Harden overcame foul trouble to finish with 35 points, and Paul had 23.

CAVALIERS 116, WIZARDS 101

CLEVELAND (AP) - Rookie Collin Sexton matched a career high with 29 points, Tristan Thompson had 23 points and 19 rebounds and Cleveland beat Washington.

Wizards guard John Wall was held to a career low one point in 26 minutes - a free throw early in the third quarter with Cleveland holding a 74-48 lead. Wall returned after missing Washington's victory Wednesday night over Atlanta because of personal reasons.

The five-time All-Star, who didn't participate in the shootaround Saturday because he was under the weather, missed all five shots and had six assists. Wall was taken out late in the third quarter and didn't return. Bradley Beal scored 27 points for Washington.

CELTICS 133, BULLS 77

CHICAGO (AP) - Jaylen Brown scored 23 points, Daniel Theis added a career-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Boston routed Chicago for its fifth straight victory.

The 56-point loss was the worst in Bulls' history, eclipsing a 53-point (127-74) defeat at Minnesota on Nov. 8, 2001.

Jayson Tatum had 18 points and Terry Rozier added 15 as the Celtics used a 17-0 start and a balanced attack to roll their second straight lopsided win. Shaquille Harrison came off the bench to score a career-high 20 points for the Chicago.

LAKERS 111, GRIZZLIES 88

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - LeBron James had 20 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, Kyle Kuzma added 20 points and nine rebounds, and Los Angeles dominated Memphis.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Josh Hart added 16 points apiece, and JaVale McGee had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Wayne Selden led Memphis with 17 points.

PACERS 107, KINGS 97

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Thaddeus Young had a season-high 20 points and nine rebounds, and Bojan Bogdanovic added 18 points to help Indiana beat Sacramento.

Playing their 10th straight game without injured All-Star Victor Oladipo, the Pacers relied on defense and scoring balance. Myles Turner contributed nine points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots, while Domantas Sabonis and Darren Collison each scored 14 points.

Buddy Hield scored 20 points for the Kings.

HAWKS 106, NUGGETS 98

ATLANTA (AP) - John Collins scored a career-high 30 points and reserves Vince Carter and DeAndre' Bembry fueled a third-quarter rally to help Atlanta beat Denver.

Collins also had 12 rebounds and five assists.

Nikola Jokic had 24 points and 11 rebounds for Denver.

NETS 112, KNICKS 104

NEW YORK (AP) - Spencer Dinwiddie scored 25 points and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson added 20 in Brooklyn's victory over New York.

Allen Crabbe scored 17 points, and Jarrett Allen added 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Enes Kanter led the Knicks with 23 points and 14 rebounds.

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SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 9, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
3:35 PM New Orleans Pelicans Detroit Pistons Little Caesars Arena
6:05 PM Milwaukee Bucks Toronto Raptors Scotiabank Arena
7:05 PM Utah Jazz San Antonio Spurs AT&T Center
7:35 PM Charlotte Hornets New York Knicks Madison Square Garden


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NBA RECORD AND BEST BETS:


DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/08/2018 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
12/07/2018 12-7-0 63.16% +21.50
12/06/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -12.00
12/05/2018 9-6-0 60.00% +12.00
12/04/2018 6-4-0 60.00% +8.00
12/03/2018 3-9-0 25.00% -34.50
12/02/2018 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/01/2018 7-7-0 50.00% -3.50

Record:..........47-43-0.......52.22%--- -1.50


NBA BEST BETS:

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

12/08/2018............1 - 0..................+5.00..................1 - 0..................+5.00..............+10.00
12/07/2018............0 - 3..................-16.50..................5 - 0.................+25.00.............+8.50
12/06/2018............1 - 2..................-6.00....................1 - 2.................-6.00................-12.00
12/05/2018............2 - 2..................-1.00....................6 - 4................+8.00................+7.00
12/04/2018............2 - 1.................+4.50...................1 - 2..................-6.00................-1.50
12/03/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................1 - 2.................-6.00.................17.50
12/02/2018............1 - 3.................-11.50...................2 - 1.................+4.50................-7.00
12/01/2018............2 - 2.................- 1.00....................3 - 4..................-7.00................-8.00

Record:.................10 - 16................-38.00.................20 - 15...............+17.50...............-20.50