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    Trends and Indexes

    Monday, March 9

    Good Luck on day # 69 of 2020!

    NOTE: As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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  • #2
    Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

    Odds to win The Masters next month:

    8-1— Rory McIlroy

    12-1— Jon Rahm

    14-1— Justin Thomas

    16-1— Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson

    20-1— Eldrick Woods, Xander Schauffele

    25-1— Cantlay, Fowler, Reed, Scott, Finau


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    Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend……..

    13) Brooklyn Nets fired coach Kenny Atkinson this week: why? They were 42-40 LY, are 28-34 this year, despite a ton of injuries. Everyone thinks Atkinson is a good coach, so why did he get fired? I’ve read more than once that he won’t be out of work for very long.

    Nets’ two best players are Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving; they’re both hurt. Durant hasn’t played since hurting his achilles in the Finals last spring.

    Have to think the players had input in this; the GM went out of his way to praise Atkinson, so it definitely wasn’t him. The GM was vague when asked if the players had input in the decision.

    Maybe the highest-paid player should coach the team, instead of having an actual coach. You would hear guys clamoring for a real coach very quickly, if that ever happened.

    12) Elon 68, Wm & Mary 63— Wm & Mary has never played in the NCAA Tournament, which means they’ve never won the CAA tournament; this was the 7th year in a row they were a top-4 seed in the CAA tourney, during which time they went 77-47 in regular season CAA games.

    Tribe was the #2-seed this year, but they get upset in their first tournament game, despite being the #49 experience team in the country.

    11) Bradley 80, Valparaiso 66— Braves win Arch Madness as the #4-seed; they won it LY as the #5-seed, first time a team won consecutive conference tournaments, being the #4 or lower seed in both events anywhere in country since Michigan in 2017, ’18.

    10) Illinois 78, Iowa 76— Illini were down 10 early, but shot 62% inside arc, turned ball over only five times, and won for fifth time in their last six games. Iowa lost eight of ten conference road games this season.

    9) Saint Mary’s 89, Pepperdine 82, 2OT— This game was very late Saturday night; it ended around 2:50am here in the east, so with the clocks moving forward, it came pretty close to ending after 4am. Gaels led by 13 in the second half, but blew the lead.

    A player on both teams played all 50:00; six guys played 44:00+; this was a great game to watch, very fun, the players leaving it all on the floor.

    Colbey Ross scored 43 for the Waves; Jordan Ford scored 43 for Saint Mary’s; both are 6-1 guards. College basketball is a guards’ game, my friends.

    8) The young lady who is the dugout reporter for the Milwaukee Brewers in spring training TV games acts as her own interpreter during the game, which is pretty cool. She asks the player a question in Spanish, listens to the answer, then tells us what was said. Never saw that before.

    7) Upsets:
    — Elon (+7) 68, Wm & Mary 63
    — North Dakota (+5.5) 74, South Dakota 71

    6) I’d be OK with offensive goaltending being eliminated in basketball; saves the officials some controversial decisions, makes for some more exciting plays.

    5) Los Angeles 41, Tampa Bay 34— Strange moment in the XFL: LA Wildcats’ QB Josh Johnson can apparently hear everything that the coaches are saying on their headsets. At one point, the coaches were bickering while he was in the huddle, which upset Johnson.

    When Johnson comes off the field, he calls the press box and yells at OC Norm Chow, telling him the arguing has to stop, it is too distracting. He hangs up before Chow can answer him. Interesting moment. Wonder if that ever happens in the NFL.

    Tampa Bay has outgained four of its five opponents, but they’re 1-4; they’re TERRIBLE in the red zone, very, very bad- they blew an 18-point lead in this game.

    4) In spring training games, the base umpires don’t umpire the same base the whole day, they switch around a couple of times during the game.

    3) Don Orsillo is the TV voice of the San Diego Padres; from 2001-15, he was the TV voice of the Red Sox. First game he ever did for NESN in 2001, was Hideo Nomo’s no-hitter, which is a very cool way of breaking into the major leagues.

    2) Struck me the other day how much the job of manager has changed in baseball since I was a kid; back then, guys like Earl Weaver, Dick Williams, Sparky Anderson, Tommy Lasorda, they ran their franchises, what they said was gospel. Today? Not so much.

    Managers have to be kinder/gentler these days; God forbid anyone gets their feelings hurt. The analytics nerds (I say that with love, I’m a nerd, too) tell them what lineups to play. Can you imagine an Ivy League nerd telling Earl Weaver what lineup to use? Ha!!!!

    1) So you’re Virginia Tech’s basketball team, and you had a tough year, going 7-13 in ACC; you’re the #11-seed in ACC tournament, but the good news is you play the last place team in the first round of the ACC tournament, so at least you’ll win a game, right?

    Except that this year, the #14-seed is North Carolina, a way better-than-normal last place team that just went toe-to-toe twice with Duke. Not good for the Hokies.

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    • #3
      NBA Betting Odds, Preview and Tips for Monday March 9
      Kevin Rogers

      Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz
      Vivint Smart Home Arena – 9:05 p.m. ET
      TOR: 45-18 SU, 34-28-1 ATS, 34-28-1 O/U
      UTA: 41-22 SU, 30-31-2 ATS, 33-30 O/U

      Last 10 games:
      TOR: 6-4 SU, 4-5-1 ATS, 5-5 O/U
      UTA: 6-4 SU, 3-6-1 ATS, 5-5 O/U

      Current form:
      The Raptors are playing in the finale of their five-game road West Coast swing following Sunday’s 118-113 victory at Sacramento. Toronto lost the opener at Denver, 133-118, marking its third consecutive loss prior to victories at Phoenix and Golden State.

      The ‘over’ hit in each of the first four games of this trip, while the Raptors own a 6-3 SU and 4-5 ATS mark with no rest this season.

      The Jazz have caught fire by winning five consecutive games, which came on the heels of a four-game skid. Utah swept a four-game road trip out east, capped off by a 111-105 triumph at Detroit on Saturday, in spite of failing to cover as eight-point favorites.

      Three of the four wins came against teams not going to the playoffs, but the most impressive victory came at Boston last Friday night as a 1 ½-point underdog, 99-94.

      Head-to-Head:
      Toronto has taken seven of the last eight meetings from Utah since November 2015. The most recent win for the Raptors came in a 130-110 blowout on December 1 at Scotiabank Arena, as Toronto jumped out to a 77-37 halftime lead.

      Eight Raptors scored in double-figures, led by Pascal Siakam’s 35 points as Toronto cruised in spite of getting outscored by 20 points in the second half. Toronto has actually captured the last three meetings in Salt Lake City, including a 124-111 victory last season.

      Betcha Didn’t Know:
      -- The Raptors have compiled a 4-8 SU and 5-7 ATS record as a road underdog this season, while all 12 games came against teams that currently own winning records.

      -- The Jazz are 4-1 SU/ATS in the last five home contests off a road trip of at least two games, as the only loss to the Nuggets as 10-point favorites on February 5.


      Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets
      Pepsi Center – 9:05 p.m. ET

      MIL: 53-11 SU, 36-28 ATS, 30-33-1 O/U
      DEN: 42-21 SU, 28-31-4 ATS, 30-32-1 O/U

      Last 10 games:
      MIL: 7-3 SU, 5-5 ATS, 3-7 O/U
      DEN: 5-5 SU, 3-7 ATS, 6-3-1 O/U

      Current form:
      The Bucks are coming off consecutive losses for the first time this season after losing to the Lakers and Suns. After suffering a 10-point defeat at Los Angeles on Friday, Milwaukee fell behind Phoenix, 47-28 following 12 minutes of play in Sunday’s 140-131 setback as 6 ½-point favorites.

      The Bucks played without last season’s Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed the game resting his knee and will sit out again on Monday.

      The Nuggets are listed as a home favorite against the Bucks on Monday.
      The Nuggets are listed as a home favorite against the Bucks on Monday. (AP)
      The Nuggets completed a clunky two-game road trip by edging the Hornets, 114-112, followed by a 104-102 loss at Cleveland on Saturday. Denver closed as 9 ½-point favorites in each game, as the Nuggets also failed to cash in a 116-100 home loss to Golden State last Wednesday as hefty 16-point chalk.

      This is the beginning of a tough stretch for Denver, who plays seven of the next eight games on the road following Monday’s contest against Milwaukee. Among the opponents during this span include the Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers, Thunder, and Raptors.

      Head-to-Head:
      Milwaukee pulled off the two-game sweep of Denver last season, but the Nuggets shocked the Bucks at Fiserv Forum as 12 ½-point underdogs on January 31 in a 127-115 win. The Bucks led by seven points at halftime before the Nuggets outscored Milwaukee in the second half, 67-48 as Denver knocked down 22 three-pointers in the victory.

      The underdog has covered in five of the last six meetings, as the Bucks cashed in their last two visits to Pepsi Center.

      Betcha Didn’t Know:
      -- Milwaukee last dropped three consecutive games in the regular season in the 2017-18 season, while posting an 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS mark with no rest this season.

      -- Although the Nuggets have struggled to cover big numbers of late, Denver has put together a 5-1 SU/ATS in the last six games as a favorite of seven points or less with the only loss coming at Detroit in overtime.

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      • #4
        525TORONTO -526 UTAH
        TORONTO is 36-19 ATS (15.1 Units) after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread in the last 3 seasons.

        527MILWAUKEE -528 DENVER
        DENVER is 59-34 ATS (21.6 Units) versus excellent teams - shooting >=46% with a defense of <=43% since 1996.




        NBA

        Monday, March 9


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        Trend Report
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        Atlanta Hawks
        Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
        Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
        The total has gone OVER in 17 of Atlanta's last 25 games
        Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
        Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
        The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games at home
        Atlanta is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Charlotte
        Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Charlotte
        The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Charlotte
        The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Atlanta's last 18 games when playing Charlotte
        Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
        Atlanta is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Charlotte
        Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
        Charlotte Hornets
        Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
        Charlotte is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
        The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Charlotte's last 11 games
        Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
        Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
        Charlotte is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
        The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
        Charlotte is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Atlanta
        Charlotte is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
        The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games when playing Atlanta
        The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Charlotte's last 18 games when playing Atlanta
        Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
        Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
        Charlotte is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

        Utah Jazz
        Utah is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
        Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
        Utah is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
        Utah is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
        Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
        Utah is 1-11-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
        Utah is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Toronto
        Utah is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
        Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
        Toronto Raptors
        Toronto is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
        Toronto is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
        Toronto is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
        Toronto is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games on the road
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
        Toronto is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Utah
        Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Utah
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Utah
        Toronto is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
        Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah

        Denver Nuggets
        Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
        The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 15 games
        Denver is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
        Denver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games at home
        Denver is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Milwaukee
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
        Denver is 14-6-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
        Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
        Denver is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
        Milwaukee Bucks
        Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
        Milwaukee is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
        The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
        Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
        Milwaukee is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games on the road
        The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
        Milwaukee is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing Denver
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Denver
        Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
        Milwaukee is 6-14-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Denver
        Milwaukee is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Denver
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver


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        523 CHARLOTTE @ 524 ATLANTA
        Play On CHARLOTTE using the Money Line in Road games off an upset win as an underdog
        The record is 8 Wins and 3 Losses This Season(16.7 units)
        5 out of 5

        525 TORONTO @ 526 UTAH
        Play On TORONTO using the Money Line in Road games in non-conference games
        The record is 22 Wins and 7 Losses Last 2 Years(21.8 units)
        4.8 out of 5

        525 TORONTO @ 526 UTAH
        Play On TORONTO using the Money Line in All games in all games
        The record is 44 Wins and 17 Losses This Season(26.9 units)
        4.4 out of 5

        527 MILWAUKEE @ 528 DENVER
        Play On DENVER using the Money Line in Home games after a non-conference game
        The record is 28 Wins and 3 Losses Last 3 Years(23.4 units)
        4.4 out of 5

        527 MILWAUKEE @ 528 DENVER
        Play On MILWAUKEE using the Money Line in Road games revenging a home loss vs opponent
        The record is 0 Wins and 12 Losses Last 2 Years(12 units)
        4.2 out of 5

        527 MILWAUKEE @ 528 DENVER
        Play On MILWAUKEE using the Money Line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season
        The record is 7 Wins and 25 Losses Last 2 Years(17.3 units)
        3.1 out of 5

        525 TORONTO @ 526 UTAH
        Play On UTAH using the Money Line in All games revenging a loss vs opponent
        The record is 317 Wins and 550 Losses All Time(201.3 units)
        2.6 out of 5

        525 TORONTO @ 526 UTAH
        Play On UTAH using the Money Line in All games after a non-conference game
        The record is 242 Wins and 421 Losses All Time(154.8 units)
        2.5 out of 5

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        • #5
          NBA
          Long Sheet

          Monday, March 9


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          CHARLOTTE (22 - 41) at ATLANTA (19 - 46) - 3/9/2020, 7:35 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          ATLANTA is 162-124 ATS (+25.6 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
          ATLANTA is 107-76 ATS (+23.4 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
          CHARLOTTE is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
          CHARLOTTE is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
          ATLANTA is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          CHARLOTTE is 6-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
          CHARLOTTE is 7-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
          6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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          TORONTO (45 - 18) at UTAH (41 - 22) - 3/9/2020, 9:05 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          TORONTO is 222-274 ATS (-79.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
          UTAH is 69-55 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          MILWAUKEE (53 - 11) at DENVER (42 - 21) - 3/9/2020, 9:05 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          MILWAUKEE is 295-350 ATS (-90.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
          MILWAUKEE is 93-65 ATS (+21.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
          MILWAUKEE is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
          MILWAUKEE is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
          MILWAUKEE is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
          MILWAUKEE is 74-51 ATS (+17.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
          MILWAUKEE is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
          MILWAUKEE is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          • #6
            NBA
            Dunkel

            Monday, March 9



            Charlotte @ Atlanta

            Game 523-524
            March 9, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

            Dunkel Rating:
            Charlotte
            110.162
            Atlanta
            115.469
            Dunkel Team:
            Dunkel Line:
            Dunkel Total:
            Atlanta
            by 5 1/2
            234
            Vegas Team:
            Vegas Line:
            Vegas Total:
            Atlanta
            by 4
            224
            Dunkel Pick:
            Atlanta
            (-4); Over

            Milwaukee @ Denver


            Game 527-528
            March 9, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

            Dunkel Rating:
            Milwaukee
            123.290
            Denver
            115.120
            Dunkel Team:
            Dunkel Line:
            Dunkel Total:
            Milwaukee
            by 8
            225
            Vegas Team:
            Vegas Line:
            Vegas Total:
            Denver
            by 6
            223
            Dunkel Pick:
            Milwaukee
            (+6); Over

            Toronto @ Utah


            Game 525-526
            March 9, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

            Dunkel Rating:
            Toronto
            115.218
            Utah
            123.407
            Dunkel Team:
            Dunkel Line:
            Dunkel Total:
            Utah
            by 8
            227
            Vegas Team:
            Vegas Line:
            Vegas Total:
            Utah
            by 4
            224
            Dunkel Pick:
            Utah
            (-4); Over

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            • #7
              NBA Betting Hoop Trends, Angles and Picks for Monday, March 9, 2020
              Vince Akins

              ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
              Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz (9:05 p.m. ET)
              -- The Jazz are 12-0-1 ATS (9.50 ppg) off a win in which they shot over 50% from the field.

              ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
              Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets (9:05 p.m. ET)
              -- The Nuggets are 0-7-1 ATS (-5.88 ppg) at home when their opponent is seeking same season revenge for a loss at home.

              OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
              Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz (9:05 p.m. ET)
              -- The Jazz are 11-0 OU (13.82 ppg) at home off a road game in which they had assists on less than 45 percent of their field goals.

              OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
              Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks (7:35 p.m. ET)
              -- The Hornets are 0-9 OU (-17.94 ppg) facing an opponent averaging less than 10 offensive rebounds per game.

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              • #8
                NBA Injuries

                CHARLOTTE
                [SG] 02/26/2020 - Malik Monk is out indefinitely ( Suspension )

                ATLANTA
                [PG] 03/08/2020 - Jeff Teague is "?" Monday vs Charlotte ( Illness )
                [PF] 03/08/2020 - John Collins is probable Monday vs Charlotte ( Thigh )
                [PF] 03/08/2020 - De'Andre Hunter is "?" Monday vs Charlotte ( Knee )
                [SG] 03/07/2020 - DeAndre' Bembry is "?" Monday vs Charlotte ( Abdominal )

                TORONTO
                [PG] 03/08/2020 - Fred VanVleet is "?" Monday vs Utah ( Shoulder )
                [SF] 03/08/2020 - Dewan Hernandez is "?" Monday vs Utah ( Ankle )

                MILWAUKEE
                [SF] 03/08/2020 - Giannis Antetokounmpo is OUT Monday vs Denver ( Knee )

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                • #9
                  By: Monique Vág


                  CHARLOTTE HORNETS AT ATLANTA HAWKS
                  STRUGGLING OFFENSES


                  The Hawks hope to snap their three-game losing streak as they host the Hornets who have struggled all season long, averaging a league low 100.4 points per game on the road.

                  Similarily, the Hawks have struggled on offense recently, shooting just 32 and 33 percent from the floor in two of their last three contests. Expect the offensive woes to continue on both sides tonight, and bet Under the game total of 223.5.


                  MILWAUKEE BUCKS AT DENVER NUGGETS
                  MISSING THE MVP


                  The Nuggets are 5.5-point favorites as they host the Milwaukee Bucks who will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for tonight's matchup and are on the tail end of a back-to-back. The Nuggets have rotated losses over their last five games, but are happy to return home where they are 24-8 on the season.

                  With the Bucks losing three of their last four contests, and now being without the MVP front-runner, look for Milwaukee's struggles to continue. Last time Giannis sat out, the Bucks lost 140-131 to the Suns. Take Denver on the 5.5-point spread.


                  JAMMING WITH JAMAL

                  Although these teams have't met up this season, in six career games against the Bucks Jamal Murray has averaged 18.7 ppg on 49 percent shooting from the floor and 41 percent from beyond the arc. He's averaging right around that number on the season, and should be a great play to go Over based on volume of attempts alone. Bet Over his points total of 18.5.


                  TORONTO RAPTORS AT UTAH JAZZ
                  STARTING QUICK AT HOME


                  Toronto are coming off a 5-point victory last night in a hard fought battle versus the Kings. Tonight, they travel to Utah as 4.5-point road underdogs to take on a Jazz team that has won five straight contests.

                  The Jazz have gotten out to quick starts in the first quarter at home, averaging 29.2 points per game, and that number has gone up to 31 over their last three contests. Look for them to build up a quick lead early versus a Raptors team averaging only 27.1 first-quarter ppg away from home. Take the Jazz on the first quarter moneyline.


                  ACTIVE ON THE BOARDS

                  In the first meeting between the Raptors and Jazz this season, Rudy Gobert went 4-of-7 from the floor for 12 points and 11 rebounds through 28 minutes.

                  With the Raptors playing on a back-to-back going up against a Jazz defense that ranks eighth in effective field goal percentage, expect Gobert to be very active on the glass. Bet Over his rebounding total of 12.5.

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