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**Udog** · 11-19-2019, 08:05 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Some of this weekend’s interesting college football games:

— Michigan (-8.5) @ Indiana

— Kansas State @ Texas Tech (-2.5)

— Duke @ Wake Forest (-7)

— Oklahoma State (-7) @ West Virginia

— UCLA @ USC (-13.5)

— California @ Stanford (-3)

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

13) Quarterbacks taken in first round of 2017 NFL Draft:
pick #2— Mitch Trubisky, Bears
#10— Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
#12— Deshaun Watson, Texans

12) Not to beat a dead horse, but Chicago traded up to get from the 3rd pick to the 2nd pick; here is what they gave San Francisco to get the #2 pick:
— #3 pick in 1st round of 2017 draft.
— 3rd and 4th round picks in 2017 draft.
— 3rd round pick in 2018 draft.

11) Chiefs 24, Chargers 17:
— Chargers outgained KC 312-109 in first half, but trailed 10-9 at halftime.
— Chargers scored only 13 points on four red zone trips.
— Rivers threw seven INT’s in last two games; maybe it wasn’t Ken Whisenhunt’s fault.

10) In their last four games, New England has won field position by 13-11-15-14 yards; because they win the turnover battle and have better special teams, they play on a shorter field than their opponents do.

In their last six games, Patriots outscored opponents 69-26 in the 2nd half, giving up 20 of those 26 points in their 37-20 loss at Baltimore.

9) Kentucky 82, Utah Valley 74— Wildcats are struggling with their defense early on. Luckily in this game, they outscored Utah Valley 31-11 on foul line- they made only 1-12 on the arc.

8) SMU 59, Evansville 57— Last week the Purple Aces beat Kentucky as a 25-point underdog; they lost this game at home to SMU.

7) Dallas 117, San Antonio 110— Spurs are 5-9; they lost their last six games, and 8 of last 9.

6) Houston 132, Portland 108— Rockets won/covered their last eight games.

5) Clippers 90, Thunder 88— Kawhi Leonard missed his 3rd straight game, his fifth game this season; he played in 69 of 182 games the last two seasons, but led Toronto to an NBA title LY.

Clippers owe Leonard $103,147,300 over the next three seasons.

Paul George scored 18 points in 29:00 against his old team.

4) The Disney+ app had over 10 million signups in its first week; I’m not big on animated movies, so doubtful I’ll get it, but they’re making a lot of money with it.

3) A Maryland high school teacher is facing assault charges following a fight with a 17-year-old student that was caught on camera; both combatants are females.

2) When Cleveland Cavaliers played the Knicks last nite, they were the last team NBA this year to play on consecutive nights; Nashville Predators are only NHL team that hasn’t played games on back/back nights yet this season.

1) In case you were wondering, the last NFL team that didn’t punt in consecutive games were the 2004 Steelers, who did it in Weeks 15-16 that year, in wins the Giants/Ravens. ’04 Steelers went 15-1, but lost the AFC title game.

**Udog** · 11-19-2019, 08:37 AM

575PORTLAND -576 NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS are 1-10 ATS (-10 Units) when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 25% to 40%) over the last 2 seasons.

577GOLDEN STATE -578 MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS are 0-10 ATS (-11 Units) after trailing in their previous game by 20 or more points at the half in the last 3 seasons.

579PHOENIX -580 SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in November games in the current season.

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, November 19

Portland @ New Orleans

Game 575-576
November 19, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
115.254
New Orleans
115.118
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
Even
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 4
232 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+4); Under

Golden State @ Memphis

Game 577-578
November 19, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
111.940
Memphis
112.224
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
Even
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 6 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(+6 1/2); Under

Phoenix @ Sacramento

Game 579-580
November 19, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
120.090
Sacramento
118.383
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 1 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sacramento
by 2
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+2); Over

Oklahoma City @ LA Lakers

Game 581-582
November 19, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
118.728
LA Lakers
125.447
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 6 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 9 1/2
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(+9 1/2); Over

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, November 19

Trailblazers-Pelicans
Portland lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 3-3 ATS as a road underdog. Over is 9-4 in their last 13 games. New Orleans lost five of last seven games overall; they lost four of six home games (2-4 ATS)- five of their six home games went over.

Trailblazers won/covered their last three games with the Pelicans; they’re 1-3 ATS in last four visits to Bourbon Street. Four of last five series games went over.

Warriors-Grizzlies
Golden State lost 12 of its first 14 games; they’re 4-2 ATS as a road underdog. Warriors’ last three games stayed under total. Memphis won there of its last four games; they’re 3-5 SU at home, 1-0 as a home favorite. Under is 6-4 in their last ten games.

Warriors won five of last six games with the Grizzlies; they’re 2-2 ATS in last four trips to Memphis. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Suns-Kings
Phoenix lost at home to the Celtics Monday; they split their last six games, are 2-1 SU on road (3-0 ATS ). Over is 3-2 in their last five games. Sacramento won five of last seven games (7-0 ATS); they won/covered last three home games. Four of their last five home games went under total.

Home side won eight of last ten Phoenix-Sacramento games; Suns 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Sacramento. Last four series games stayed under the total.

Thunder-Lakers
Oklahoma City lost all five of its road games (3-2 ATS as road underdog); they lost 90-88 to the Clippers Monday. Four of their last six games went over. Lakers won 11 of last 12 games; they’re 6-2 ATS as a home favorite. Four of their last six home games went under total.

Thunder is 5-3 in its last eight games with the Lakers; they’re 2-2 ATS in last four series games played here. Five of last six series games went under total.

NBA

Tuesday, November 19

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Trend Report
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New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games at home
New Orleans is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Portland
New Orleans is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
New Orleans is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Portland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Portland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Portland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans

Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis's last 12 games at home
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Memphis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games
Golden State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Golden State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Golden State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Memphis

Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Sacramento is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Sacramento is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Phoenix is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento

Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
LA Lakers is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
LA Lakers is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
LA Lakers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 6 games at home
LA Lakers is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers

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**Udog** · 11-19-2019, 03:23 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 19

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PORTLAND (5 - 9) at NEW ORLEANS (4 - 9) - 11/19/2019, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (2 - 12) at MEMPHIS (5 - 8) - 11/19/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 49-67 ATS (-24.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-57 ATS (-22.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 4-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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PHOENIX (7 - 5) at SACRAMENTO (5 - 7) - 11/19/2019, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in November games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 63-90 ATS (-36.0 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (5 - 8) at LA LAKERS (11 - 2) - 11/19/2019, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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**Udog** · 11-19-2019, 03:29 PM

Weekly Essentials
Tony Mejia

Rockets Lift Off Smoothly

Adding Russell Westbrook to the mix hasn’t forced the Rockets to spontaneously combust.

We haven’t seen James Harden wrestle the ball out of Westbrook’s hands in order to dribble 20 seconds before throwing up a fadeaway 30-footer.

Monday night’s 132-108 rout of the Trail Blazers extended Houston’s league-high eight-game winning streak, the second-longest run we’ve seen over the first month behind Boston’s 10-gamer that ended in Sacramento over the weekend. Starters Clint Capela and Danuel House returned from injuries and combined for 33 points and 26 boards in taking down Portland and were obviously missed after being out for multiple games.

Despite their absences and a Westbrook load maintenance game, Houston just rode Harden past the Timberwolves and Pacers to extend a run that began on the second night of a back-to-back in Memphis following a 29-point loss in Miami. The Rockets have covered seven of eight during their winning streak, winning by at least six points each time out. Among West teams, only Denver has a better road record. They entered Tuesday’s action even with the Lakers and Celtics with an NBA-high 11 wins.

Oddsmakers who set Houston’s win total at a Western Conference-best 54.5 games are looking really good at the moment since that was prime fade material given the reservations over how effective the Westbrook-Harden partnership could actually be. Mike D’Antoni helped put Westbrook at ease by telling him to push tempo and has allowed Harden to do what he does in running the offense. The Rockets are a perfect 8-0 against West foes and are going to have an opportunity to make a major statement in road games against the Nuggets and Clippers this week.

Houston is going to be an underdog in both games and has been in that position only once this season, blowing out the Timberwolves at Target Center by 20 while getting a bucket. Minnesota was without typical starting wings Andrew Wiggins and Josh Okogie while the Rockets were down every starter but Harden and P.J. Tucker with Westbrook resting. Capela and House were still out while sixth man Eric Gordon is going to be out until at least late December due to a knee issue.

Harden scored 49 points and got contributions from Austin Rivers, Ben McLemore, Chris Clemons and Isaiah Hartenstein to take down the T’Wolves. Only the die-hards would know those last two names. Skeptics would tell you it took Harden 41 shots to fall one shy of scoring but he ended up a plus-16 and drained eight 3-pointers. Clemons, a former NCAA scoring champ at Campbell who most scouts felt would be too small to be effective at the NBA level hit five 3-pointers off the bench and finished with 19.

Thus far, the Rockets have lived a charmed life. There have been bumps, but they’ve navigated them nicely. Harden has led the team in scoring in every game except the season-opening loss to the Bucks. After this week, we’ll have a better idea about whether they should indeed be included with the Lakers, Clippers and Nuggets as the Western Conference favorites. Homecourt advantage can’t be locked up in November, but it can be significantly impacted one way or the other.

Harden may be flirting with a 40 points-per-game average by the time this month is over and a telling stretch of games is behind them. His Rockets have won 10 of 11 against Denver but lost in their last visit to Pepsi Center. They'll head to L.A. for the game all eyes will be on Friday night. Houston returns home to face the upstart Mavericks on Sunday and will host the Heat and Hawks after that. It will only play twice in December’s first six days, visiting San Antonio and Toronto.

Without Gordon, they’ll be attempting to develop some depth that may serve them well down the road. Ultimately, these tough tests will help decipher whether Harden and Westbrook can thrive as a combination, which is one reason why it would be fantastic if the Clippers played Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in tandem when the teams get together on Friday night at Staples. Let the four L.A. natives go at it.

Harden and Westbrook always pack a little extra for games in their hometown. This first trip into the city as a tandem will be telling.

What's going on with?

The Jazz
Center Rudy Gobert asked for the ball more last week in a move that may have gone under the radar nationally but has major ramifications if he’s successful in getting his way. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is looking to become a more well-rounded player and remains a work-in-progress on the offensive side of the ball, but he’s looking for more in-game reps to try and get to where he’s a legitimate threat down come playoffs.

The Athletic Jazz beat writer Tony Jones joined me on the Bet and Collect Podcast to talk about the demand for more touches in addition to Mike Conley’s adjustment period and all things Jazz, so give it a listen for an in-depth view. With Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic coming on board, Utah is a team to keep a close eye on since it is carving out an identity while looking to join that top tier of Western Conference teams looking to rise up with the Warriors’ reign now over.

Gobert enjoyed a three-game stretch between Nov. 11-15 where he made 28 of 33 shots, averaging 22 points, 15.3 rebounds and three blocks, clearly looking more active than he had earlier in the season when getting the newcomers acclimated took precedence. Donovan Mitchell will be Utah’s closer and Joe Ingles will remain hugely influential in his new sixth man role, but Gobert has to be the driving force since his impact on defense is so substantial. This is the year he needs to make his first All-Star appearance. It should be a slam dunk. If he manages to accomplish that, the Jazz are going to be in the mix of elite West teams. They’ll look for revenge Wednesday against the Timberwolves, who spoiled their perfect start at home on Monday night, prior to a weekend back-to-back against the Warriors and Pelicans that may feature them as a double-digit favorite on both nights.

Paul George
After scoring 70 points in 44 minutes to key a pair of blowout wins against the high-scoring Pelicans and Hawks, George knocked down the go-ahead 3-pointer to help defeat OKC on Monday night in a competitive, low-scoring game. In playing 29 minutes, he appears to be back to normal.

It's time to see what he and Leonard look like. A sore knee and the maintenance program the team has in mind for the reigning Finals MVP has kept us from seeing them play together, but that wait could end Wednesday against the Celtics.

Patrick Beverley returned from a hip injury on Monday and contributed to holding off the Thunder, so outside of shooter Landry Shamet being out with an ankle sprain, we're finally going to get to see what the current NBA title co-favorite truly looks like. The Clips are going out on the road for nine of 11 after the week's home games against the Celtics, Rockets and Pelicans, so we're not going to see George and Leonard in tandem often since there's travel and three back-to-backs in there, but the unveiling of this experiment placing a pair of elite two-way wings together appears to have finally arrived.

Carmelo Anthony
He'll wear 00 in Portland, so get ready for jokes about how 'Melo chose a number to match his impact. Due to all of the team's attrition up front, I think Anthony has a legitimate chance to guarantee his contract by remaining on the roster past Jan. 10

Anthony signed a non-guaranteed make-good deal, passed his physical and will now look to find a rhythm after not appearing in a game in over a calendar year. Due to Zach Collins undergoing shoulder surgery and Jusuf Nurkic remaining sidelined, Terry Stotts has been filling the hole at a position that had been adequately filled by Al-Farouq Aminu the past few years with shooter Anthony Tolliver, Skal Labissiere and Mario Hezonja playing out of position. If Anthony has any juice let, he should carve out a spot in the rotation. Considering he signed a non-guaranteed deal and truly felt the sting of not being offered a gig over the past few months, I think we'll see Anthony do whatever it takes to play his role. If he's physically still able to, he should stick. That remains to be seen and can't be proven via Instagram videos.

Injuries to Monitor

Marcus Smart injured an ankle, so a Celtics team already toiling without Gordon Hayward and thriving via a small ball approach that relies on Smart's tenacity and defense could be greatly affected... Orlando forward Jonathan Isaac has emerged as one of the NBA's top defenders this season but hurt an ankle at a team function. He's hoping to return by week's end... Andrew Wiggins has been on bereavement leave and missed Monday's win in Salt Lake City, but he's due back to try and continue what has thus far been an excellent start... Kevin Love is dealing with a back issue that kept him out Monday, so his status is in doubt. Larry Nance, Jr. also missed a loss to the Knicks with a thumb injury but his return is imminent... The Heat hope to have Justise Winslow back from a concussion and Goran Dragic in the mix after an illness to take advantage of their excellent depth... Raptors PG Kyle Lowry is still not ready to return from his thumb issue...Brandon Ingram is working out pre-game to loosen up a sore knee and get back out on the floor for the Pelicans, who are working short-handed with Lonzo Ball (ankle), Derrick Favors (back) and Josh Hart (leg) already sidelined.

Games to Watch

Tuesday - Thunder at Lakers
After a great defensive performance in a narrow loss to the Clippers, OKC runs into LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Wednesday - Celtics at Clippers
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have made the most of their increased touches and will look at this as a statement game.

Thursday - Blazers at Bucks
Portland is digging itself a hole that will be especially difficult to get out of in the West. Donte DiVincenzo has looked sharp since entering the Bucks' lineup.

Friday - Rockets at Clippers
Let's just hope the load maintentance gets a DNP here.

Saturday - Heat at 76ers
Jimmy Butler faces his former teammates and goes head-to-head with Ben Simmons in a matchup he'll need to get the better of to help Miami pull a road upset.

Sunday - Mavericks at Rockets
Houston closes out a busy week back at Toyota Center against emerging MVP candidate Luka Doncic, who opened the week with a 40-point triple-double.

**Udog** · 11-19-2019, 03:32 PM

Hoop Trends - Tuesday
by: Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Kings are 13-0 ATS (6.35 ppg) as a home favorite off a home game in which their opponent made at least 10 more free throws than they did.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Trail Blazers are 0-11 ATS (-7.27 ppg) with no rest after a game as a road dog in which they allowed 50-plus points in the paint.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Pelicans are 11-0 OU (13.95 ppg) with rest off a win in which they never trailed.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Warriors are 0-9 OU (-11.39 ppg) with rest off a loss as a dog in which they never led.

**Udog** · 11-19-2019, 03:45 PM

By: Monique Vág

DEFENSIVE STRUGGLES

The Memphis Grizzlies host an undermanned Golden State Warriors squad Tuesday night as 5.5-point favorites. Golden State has lost seven straight and are only averaging 98 points over their last three games. But it has been the defensive end of the floor that has been the biggest problem for the Dubs, where they are surrendering 119 points a contest.

However, Memphis hasn’t been much better on defense, allowing 112.6 points a game on 46.5 percent shooting. This is a good spot for Golden State's Eric Paschall who has scored no less than 15 points in three straight contests and is coming off a night where he shot 10-of-17 from the floor for 30 points. Bet Over his points total of 17.5.

HOT STARTS AT HOME

The New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their fourth win in their last six games as they host the Portland Trail Blazers and newest member Carmelo Anthony, who is expected to make his debut for the team tonight. The Pelicans enter this game ranked seventh in points per game with 115.7 but at the same time, surrender an average of 120.

The Pels have gotten out to quick starts at home averaging 58.1 first half points a game and should be fresh having two days off. While they meet a Blazers team on a quick turnaround after playing in Houston last night and only average 53.8 on the road this season in the first half. With fatigue playing a factor for the Blazers, take the Pelicans first half team total Over 55.5.

PLAYING WITH CONFIDENCE

A Pacific Division battle takes place as the Phoenix Suns travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings. Sacramento is a 2-point home favorite with the game total set at 217, as the Suns are playing the second game of a back-to-back set after losing 99-85 at home to the Celtics last night.

Although the Kings rank 27th in scoring offense, averaging 104.4 points per game, defensively they are 12th in scoring defense allowing just 108.4 a night. With momentum still on their side from their upset win versus the Blazers Nov. 12, almost upsetting the Lakers in L.A. on Nov. 15, then coming off a big 100-99 victory against the Celtics last time out, expect that success to carry over versus a tired Suns team. Take Sacramento on the moneyline.

LOCK-DOWN DEFENSE

The Oklahoma City Thunder have yet to win on the road posting an 0-5 record (3-2 ATS) and it won’t get any easier tonight as they find themselves as 10.5-point underdogs playing on the tail end of a back-to-back versus the Lakers.

Los Angeles is scoring an average of 110.8 points a game and have held opponents to 95.4 at home on just 40.3 percent shooting. They have also held opponents to 105 points or less in five of their last eight games, while putting up 120 or more on offense in three of their last four contests. We expect the Lakers to take care of business at home and cover as 10.5-point favorites.

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