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**Udog** · 12-18-2018, 08:41 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Teams in betting rotation who get highest %age of their points on 3’s:

44.9%- Citadel

43.5%- Detroit

43.1%- Dartmouth

42.3%- Purdue

41.9%- Eastern Washington

41.9%- Creighton

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but…….

13) Before the NFL season started, a courageous gambler wagered $70,000 on the Cleveland Browns to go over 5.5 wins this season. Now that person can put his/her feet up and relax for the last two weeks of the season with a winning ticket in pocket.

Well done, but wonder how often a team has fired its coach during the season and still went over its win total for the season?

12) My nomination for most underrated sports achievement of the last 20 years; Butler playing for the national title in college basketball two years in a row. Bulldogs are in the Big East now, but they were in the freakin’ Horizon League back then.

In seven years since Butler played for the national title, Horizon League teams are 0-7 in the NCAA tournament, 2-5 vs spread and they were the underdog in all seven games.

Brad Stevens coached Butler back then; now obviously, he is doing well in the NBA in Boston.

11) From Rick Gosselin: The Bill Vinovich officiating crew has called the fewest penalties in the NFL this season. The Vinovich crew also has worked five Sunday night prime-time games. The NFL prefers its primetime games not to have a lot of penalties called.

10) This is pretty cool: Drew Brees sent a customized game ball and a personalized letter to anybody that caught a pass from him or started on the offensive line during his career for their contributions to his all-time NFL passing yardage record.

9) From The Athletic: Since 2014, Houston Texans are 30-1 when leading at halftime; Dallas is 32-11, the Browns are 10-12.

8) Teams leading at halftime have won 76.3% of NFL playoff games since the league expanded to a 12-team playoff field in 1990.

7) Notre Dame’s Rex Pflueger will miss the remainder of this basketball season with a torn ACL; very big loss for a young Fighting Irish team (#282 in experience) that is 7-3.

6) Texas Tech is the only college basketball team in country that still hasn’t allowed more than a point per possession in a game this season; they play Duke Thursday night.

5) Cincinnati Reds sent 61 employees to Las Vegas for the winter meetings; they have all kinds of meetings/trade shows at the winter meetings, from front office people to trainers to souvenir sales. Plus its a reward for lot of hard work during the season.

4) If you’re in a dynasty league in fantasy baseball and you have Daniel Palka on your team, the Yonder Alonso trade is bad for you, because now Palka either plays LF or comes off the bench, with Jose Abreu/Alonso slotted to man the White Sox’ DH/first base spots.

3) Jeurys Familia got $31M from the Mets for three years, and another $1M if he gets traded; is this a great country or what?

2) Big money college sports claimed another casualty last weekend; the seven-year old Hy-Vee Classic, an annual doubleheader with Iowa’s four Division I hoop programs, is done after this week because the Big 14 is going to a 20-game conference schedule. God forbid Iowa play a non-conference team they could actually lose to.

Basically, Iowa is afraid of playing Drake and Northern Iowa every other year; imagine that?

1) Saints 12, Panthers 9— Cam Newton threw an INT in end zone near end of first half, then Carolina fumbled after a long run in Saints territory. Panthers’ defense played their hearts out, but Newton looks terrible, not sure if he is injured or not. He throws like his arm hurts.

**Udog** · 12-18-2018, 09:03 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 18

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CLEVELAND (7 - 23) at INDIANA (20 - 10) - 12/18/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 55-77 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 67-50 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 13-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 12-8 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (18 - 12) at BROOKLYN (13 - 18) - 12/18/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BROOKLYN is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 140-98 ATS (+32.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

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

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WASHINGTON (12 - 18) at ATLANTA (6 - 23) - 12/18/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 49-66 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games in the first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 187-231 ATS (-67.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 134-171 ATS (-54.1 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-7 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (15 - 13) at DENVER (20 - 9) - 12/18/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 422-342 ATS (+45.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 508-431 ATS (+33.9 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 83-54 ATS (+23.6 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 18

Cavaliers lost nine of last 12 games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven road games. Five of their last seven games went over total. Pacers won their last seven games, covered five of last six; they are 4-3 vs spread in last seven home games. Indiana’s last ten games stayed under. Home side won seven of last ten Cleveland-Indiana games; Cavaliers are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits here. Last three series games went over the total.

Lakers won seven of their last ten games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last nine road games. Five of their last seven games went over. Brooklyn won last five games, covered last six; four of those six games were at home. Nets’ last three games went over. Lakers won five of their last six games with the Nets; LA is 3-1-1 vs spread in its last five visits to Brooklyn. Four of last six series games stayed under.

Wizards lost four of their last five games; they’re 4-12 vs spread on road this season. Five of their last six games went over. Atlanta lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 2-7 vs spread in last nine home games. Over is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Washington won five of its last seven games with the Hawks; they covered three of last four trips to Atlanta. Over is 4-1-1 in last six series games played here.

Dallas split its last six games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five road games. Seven of their last nine games stayed under. Denver won/covered 10 of its last 12 games; they won/covered their last six home games. Three of their last four games stayed under. Nuggets won five of last seven games with Dallas; four of last six series games stayed under the total. Mavericks are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Denver.

NBA

Tuesday, December 18

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Trend Report
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
Cleveland is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Lakers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of LA Lakers's last 23 games
LA Lakers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
LA Lakers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Lakers's last 16 games when playing Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Lakers's last 12 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Brooklyn is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games at home
Brooklyn is 1-4-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Brooklyn's last 16 games when playing LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 2-10-2 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Brooklyn's last 12 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Washington is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 19 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta's last 19 games when playing at home against Washington

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Denver
Dallas is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Denver
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver Nuggets
Denver is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Denver is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Denver's last 13 games
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Denver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Denver is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Dallas
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

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**Udog** · 12-18-2018, 10:43 AM

Inside the Paint - Tuesday
Chris David

The NBA slows down the pace on Tuesday with four games and the oddsmakers are expecting three of the contests to be competitive. Favorites posted a 7-1 straight up record last night and the chalk managed to produce profits at the betting counter too with a 5-1-2 mark against the spread. Based on our closing the numbers, the Bucks (-3) and Rockets (-5) both pushed in their victories over the Pistons and Jazz respectively. The lone underdog occurred in the late-night tip as the Trail Blazers (+1 ½) nipped the struggling Clippers 131-127 at the Staples Center. The ‘over/under’ went 4-4 on Monday.

Cleveland (7-23 SU, 14-16 ATS) at Indiana (20-10 SU, 15-14-1 ATS)

Monday’s card saw a pair of double-digit favorites win and cover easily in the Thunder and Warriors. Indiana (-12 ½) will try to keep the ‘chalk’ express rolling on a Tuesday. I was told a long time ago to never be afraid to lay a heavy amount of points, in football or basketball, if the team you’re backing plays defense. Indiana certainly fits that criteria as it leads the league in scoring defense, allowing 101.2 points per game. That production has led to a 20-10 ‘under’ mark and they enter this matchup with 10 straight winning tickets to the low side.

Indiana also brings a seven-game winning streak (6-1 ATS) into this game against the Cavaliers. The Pacers have been double-digit favorites twice this season and they’re 2-0 but they haven’t covered in either win. Most recently, they got squeezed this past Sunday in their 110-99 win over the Knicks as 12-point favorites.

Cleveland isn’t a good team and if you’re backing them tonight, then you better hope for a stellar shooting night and I wish you luck with that against the Pacers. In the seven wins for the Cavaliers, they’re averaging 116.7 PPG. Outside of fading the public, the only other handicap you can make against the Pacers is a look-ahead spot as Indiana travels to Toronto on Wednesday.

These teams met in late October from Quicken Loans Arena and the Pacers ran past the Cavaliers 119-107 as seven-point road favorites.

L.A. Lakers (18-12 SU, 12-17-1 ATS) at Brooklyn (13-18 SU, 16-15 ATS)

This is a great matchup and even though the Nets probably won’t make the playoffs, the Barclays Center will be buzzing on Tuesday and it should be. Brooklyn has won five straight games, covered six in a row and it’s a young fun group to watch and they’re a tough out when the 3-pointers are dropping. Lately, the Nets can’t miss from anywhere and the team is averaging 121 PPG in their last six and that’s led to a 4-2 ‘over’ mark. They’re coming off a 144-127 wire-to-wire win over Atlanta on Sunday afternoon as seven-point favorites.

For this game, the Nets are underdogs to the Lakers (-2 ½) and Los Angeles will be looking to finish off its four-game road trip with a split after dropping two of their first three. The Lakers couldn’t keep up with the Wizards on Sunday as they got run 128-110 in D.C. while playing on no rest. Including the loss to Washington, the Lakers have gone 6-4 versus the Eastern Conference this season and they’ve burned backers at the betting counter (3-7 ATS).

Since starting the season 2-4, the Lakers have gone 16-8 and the key to that success has been rebounding off losses. During this span, Los Angeles has gone 6-1 after a setback. Even though we have plenty of different faces on the court tonight, the Lakers have had their way with the Nets recently, winning five of the last six meetings and they’ve gone 5-1 ATS during this span.

Washington (12-18 SU, 12-18 ATS) at Atlanta (6-23 SU, 11-18 ATS)

The Wizards opened as 4 ½-point road favorites and the relay money has pushed the number down to 3 ½. These teams just met a couple weeks ago and Washington (-3 ½) captured a 131-117 road win over Atlanta from State Farm Arena.

Despite being the more talented team, it’s hard to make a case for a Wizards team that has struggled on the road (4-12 SU, 4-12 ATS) this season. If you’re looking to back the Hawks tonight, I would suggest a money-line play (+140) knowing that Atlanta has gone 4-8 both SU and ATS as a home underdog and the point-spread hasn’t matter in any of those contests.

If you’re undecided on either side, the ‘over’ could be worth a look. It’s a high total (236) but Washington (19-11) and Atlanta (17-12) have both leaned to the ‘over’ this season and they just played to a shootout.

Dallas (15-12 SU, 17-11 ATS) at Denver (20-9 SU, 18-11 ATS)

Bettors could be scratching their heads on this game as two of their ATS darlings will square off from the Pepsi Center in the last game on the board Tuesday. At first glance, I thought the line on Denver (-5) was way too short especially when you look at the home-away numbers for the Nuggets (12-3 SU, 11-4 ATS) and Mavericks (2-10 SU, 5-7 ATS). Actually, it looks like a no-brainer to back Denver and anytime you think it’s too easy, we all know that it never is.

The Nuggets just completed a season sweep of Toronto on Sunday with a 95-86 win at home and they were three-point favorites in that game against a Raptors squad that didn’t have Kyle Lowry in the lineup. Two days later, the Nuggets are only giving an extra two points to a Dallas team that has only two road wins. Perhaps now you see what I’m getting at.

Including that win, Denver has won and covered six straight at home and what may surprise you is that the club is winning with defense (102.9 PPG) this season. The Mavericks limp into this game off back-to-back losses and they haven’t covered in three straight games. Dallas was on a great run (11-3 ATS) prior to this skid but a lot of the profits came at home. The Mavs haven’t lost three straight games since they were mired in a six-game skid that ended in early November.

The home team went 4-0 in the four meetings between the pair last season but the Mavericks covered in both of their wins and the two losses in Denver, which came by a combined five points (105-102, 91-89). It appears the oddsmakers are putting some stock into those tendencies for this year’s first encounter.

**Udog** · 12-18-2018, 02:02 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, December 18

Cleveland @ Indiana

Game 545-546
December 18, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
110.218
Indiana
124.184
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 14
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 11 1/2
206
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-11 1/2); Over

LA Lakers @ Brooklyn

Game 547-548
December 18, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
120.118
Brooklyn
115.663
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 4 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 2
227 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-2); Under

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 549-550
December 18, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
118.831
Atlanta
110.231
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 8 1/2
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
237
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-2 1/2); Under

Dallas @ Denver

Game 551-552
December 18, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
124.403
Denver
126.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 2
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 4 1/2
208
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+4 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 12-18-2018, 02:48 PM

Hoop Trends - Tuesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Nets are 10-0 ATS (+10.40 ppg) with rest facing an opponent averaging more than 24 assists per game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-16 ATS (-11.44 ppg) on the road off a double-digit loss as a dog when they are facing a team that is averaging less than 20.5 fouls-against per game.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Hawks are 12-0 OU (+10.83 ppg) at home when they are off two games in which their opponent had double-digit steals.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-10 OU (-14.00 ppg) on the road with rest off a double-digit loss as a home dog when they allowed 100+ points in each of their last two games.

**Udog** · 12-18-2018, 04:43 PM

By: Monique Vág

Shutting teams down at home

The Pacers have won seven straight and have posted one of the league's best home records at 11-4. Today the Pacers are 12.5-point favorites against a Cavaliers team that struggles offensively scoring 103.4 points per game on 44.5 percent shooting.

The Pacers have a highly ranked defense, allowing only 97.7 points per game on 43.8 percent shooting while at home, so the Cavs will have a difficult time putting points on the board. Bet Under the Cavaliers team total of 97.5.

Given the keys to the offense as a rookie

The Wizards travel to Atlanta to take on the league-worst Hawks. The Wizards have been one of the worst teams at defending opposing point guards allowing 25.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and a league-worst 9.2 assists per game to the position.

In a game which projects to be high scoring, this is a super favorable matchup for Hawks rookie Trae Young. Young has seen his scoring dip over the most recent five games, but has logged a double-double in two of the most recent three. Take his points, rebounds, and assists total Over 24.5.

Taking advantage of injuries

The Nets have won five straight, but once again find themselves as underdogs as they host the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will be without Michael Beasley and Brandon Ingram, while JaVale McGee is listed as questionable with the flu.

In the second meeting between these two teams last year, Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie went 9 of 19 from the floor with seven rebounds and nine assists. With Allen Crabbe questionable, and the Nets already without Caris LeVert, look for Dinwiddie to continue orchestrating plays and logging extra minutes. Back Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 26.5.

One Dimensional

The Nets have been the league's highest scoring team by 13 points over their most recent three contests averaging an incredible 132 a game. The Lakers have also played well offensively averaging 113.4 on the year, including 116.3 over their most recent three games.

Defensively, over their most recent three games the Nets are surrendering 123 points per game on 54.9 percent shooting, while the Lakers have been allowing an average of 118 points per contest. With both teams scoring a lot while playing minimal defense, the Over 226.5 looks like a good bet.

Denver's home-court dominance

The Mavericks have been struggling recently. After winning four straight they have posted two back-to-back losses, including one to the cellar-dwelling Phoenix Suns. They have not fared well on the road this season, averaging only 104.2 points away from home.

Now is not the time to be in a shooting slump as the Mavs travel to Denver to play a Nuggets squad allowing only 99.8 points per game at home. With J.J. Barea, and Dennis Smith Jr. both questionable with injuries, look for the Nuggets to keep the Mavericks contained and hold their team total Under 102.

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