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By: Monique Vág
Shooting efficiently
The Pacers' Darren Collison has stepped his game up since the Victor Oladipo injury and has been attempting more shots, averaging double digit attempts in six of the last eight games. Today, he is in a favorable spot versus a Pelicans team surrendering an average of 23.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and 6.1 rebounds, and 8.8 assists to opposing point guards.
Last time these two teams met in early February, Collison shot an efficient 9 of 14 from the floor for 22 points and logged four boards and six assists. Look for similar numbers today and back Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 23.5.
The day is finally here
Despite the Spurs struggling losing four of their most recent five games, they should be feeling confident traveling to Toronto to face a Raptors team they have won five of the last six games against, and seven of the most recent 10.
Look for DeMar DeRozan to play a factor in tonight's matchup in his first return to Toronto since the trade. He has been shooting the ball more consistently since returning from injury and has logged two games with 20 or more point over the most recent three. Take Over his points total of 22.5.
Taking on the league's worst defense
The Pistons have been a good team to back as favorites this season as they have posted a 16-5 record. Today, they travel to Atlanta to take on a Hawks team that have lost four of their most recent five games but have played well historically versus the Pistons winning 15 of the most recent 20 home games.
Over their most recent three games the Pistons have averaged 117 points a game and have shot the ball at 47.8 percent. With the Hawks surrendering a league high 118.2 points a game, look for Detroit to find success offensively and back Over their team total of 113.
Building off prior success
The Nuggets have played well as favorites this season posting a 31-9 record. They're taking on the Mavericks tonight who have won seven of the most recent eight home games against Denver, and 18 of the most recent 25 overall at home.
In their prior meeting this season, Denver's Jamal Murray logged a double-double shooting 10 of 18 from the field for 22 points and posted 15 assists and seven rebounds. Look for Murray to find success today versus a Mavs team surrendering 23.1 points and 8.2 dimes to opposing point guards and back Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 24.5.
Non-winners in OKC since 2010
Two of the Association's hottest teams face off as the Jazz, winners of 12 of their most recent 16 games, travel to Oklahoma City to take on a Thunder team who have won 11 of their last 13.
Historically, Utah has struggled playing in Oklahoma City winning only six of the last 20 meetings there and posting a 1-17 record when playing on the road versus the Thunder. Numbers like that won't cut it versus a Thunder team who have been dominating at home going 20-7 and averaging 116.3 points a game. Take the Thunder to cover as 4-point favorites.
Shooting efficiently
The Pacers' Darren Collison has stepped his game up since the Victor Oladipo injury and has been attempting more shots, averaging double digit attempts in six of the last eight games. Today, he is in a favorable spot versus a Pelicans team surrendering an average of 23.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and 6.1 rebounds, and 8.8 assists to opposing point guards.
Last time these two teams met in early February, Collison shot an efficient 9 of 14 from the floor for 22 points and logged four boards and six assists. Look for similar numbers today and back Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 23.5.
The day is finally here
Despite the Spurs struggling losing four of their most recent five games, they should be feeling confident traveling to Toronto to face a Raptors team they have won five of the last six games against, and seven of the most recent 10.
Look for DeMar DeRozan to play a factor in tonight's matchup in his first return to Toronto since the trade. He has been shooting the ball more consistently since returning from injury and has logged two games with 20 or more point over the most recent three. Take Over his points total of 22.5.
Taking on the league's worst defense
The Pistons have been a good team to back as favorites this season as they have posted a 16-5 record. Today, they travel to Atlanta to take on a Hawks team that have lost four of their most recent five games but have played well historically versus the Pistons winning 15 of the most recent 20 home games.
Over their most recent three games the Pistons have averaged 117 points a game and have shot the ball at 47.8 percent. With the Hawks surrendering a league high 118.2 points a game, look for Detroit to find success offensively and back Over their team total of 113.
Building off prior success
The Nuggets have played well as favorites this season posting a 31-9 record. They're taking on the Mavericks tonight who have won seven of the most recent eight home games against Denver, and 18 of the most recent 25 overall at home.
In their prior meeting this season, Denver's Jamal Murray logged a double-double shooting 10 of 18 from the field for 22 points and posted 15 assists and seven rebounds. Look for Murray to find success today versus a Mavs team surrendering 23.1 points and 8.2 dimes to opposing point guards and back Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 24.5.
Non-winners in OKC since 2010
Two of the Association's hottest teams face off as the Jazz, winners of 12 of their most recent 16 games, travel to Oklahoma City to take on a Thunder team who have won 11 of their last 13.
Historically, Utah has struggled playing in Oklahoma City winning only six of the last 20 meetings there and posting a 1-17 record when playing on the road versus the Thunder. Numbers like that won't cut it versus a Thunder team who have been dominating at home going 20-7 and averaging 116.3 points a game. Take the Thunder to cover as 4-point favorites.
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