Cnotes 2020-2021 nba trends, news, best bets and opinions thru the playoffs !

[StarDust Bum]

SUNDAY, MARCH 14
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MEM at OKC 02:00 PM
MEM -7.5.............122 - 128
U 220.0.....................LOSER

UTA at GS 04:00 PM
UTA -6.5..............119 - 131.....LOSER
O 232.5...........................WINNER

SA at PHI 06:30 PM
SA +4.0...............99 - 134
O 223.0.......................WINNER

MIA at ORL 07:00 PM
ORL +7.5............102 - 97...WINNER
U 209.0.......................WINNER

CLE at ATL 07:30 PM
CLE +6.0............82 - 100
O 222.5...................LOSER

POR at MIN 08:00 PM
MIN +4.5............112 - 114
O 234.0.................LOSER

BOS at HOU 08:00 PM
BOS -11.0.............134 - 107
U 222.0....................LOSER

LAC at NO 09:00 PM
NO +6.0..............115 - 135.....WINNER
U 232.0..................LOSER

TOR at CHI 09:00 PM
CHI -3.0..............95 - 118
U 230.0.................WINNER



NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/14/2021..6-6-0.....50.00%.......- 3.00
03/13/2021..4-6-0.....40.00%.......-13.00
03/12/2021..3-8-0.....27.27%.......-29.00
03/11/2021 10-5-0.....66.66%......+22.50
03/10/2021 3-1-0 ......75.00%....... +950
03/04/2021 9-7-2...... 55.56% .......+650
03/03/2021 12-8-0 .....60.00%.... +1600
03/02/2021 4-7-1 .......37.50%..... -1850

TOTALS......51-48-4.....51.51%......- 9.00

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Feb. Best Bets Totals:..........144 Wins..........141 Loses.......50.52%........-57.50

Jan. Best Bets Totals:............64 Wins..........65 Loses.........49.61%........- 41.00

Dec. Best Bet Totals:.............4..Wins.......... 6,Loses.........40%.............- 13.00

[StarDust Bum]

Monday’s 6-pack
First round games in the NIT, which will begin in Texas:
— Colorado State-Buffalo
— Davidson-NC State
— Boise State-SMU
— Memphis-Dayton
— Saint Louis-Mississippi State
— Richmond-Toledo
— Saint Mary’s-Western Kentucky
— Ole Miss-Louisiana Tech

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 534,813
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

Quote of the Day
“I just have to identify qualities and people that I want to go to war with. I need to continue to recruit those guys. I need to find more people like Kimani Lawrence and Remy Martin, and guys that just lay it out on the line and play with their heart. Kimani is blue-collar. We have an opportunity to reshape our team this offseason and we’re going to work hard to do that.”
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley

Monday’s quiz
Which two NBA teams has Rick Pitino coached?

Sunday’s quiz
We know Hawai’i is the 50th state; Delaware was the first state.

Saturday’s quiz
2014 was the last time a team that was lower than a #2-seed won the national title in college basketball, when #7-seed UConn won the title.

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Monday’s Den: Random stuff on a Sunday night……..

Every year (except last year) when I see the field of 68 after watching wall-to-wall college basketball for four days, my brain gets scrambled for a few hours. There is a lot of info to go thru before I post knowledge on the first round games later this week.

For today, here are random, scrambled thoughts/information that crossed my mind at various times today:

13) Gonzaga is the fifth team since 1977 to enter the NCAA tournament unbeaten:
1979— Indiana State, lost in finals
1991— UNLV, lost in semi-finals
2014— Wichita State, lost in 2nd round
2015— Kentucky— lost in semi-finals

12) Over the last 16 years, the overall #1-seed in the country has won three national titles; they also failed to get out of the first weekend four times. 2013 was the last time the overall #1-seed won the national title, when Rick Pitino’s Louisville team won it all.

11) Speaking of which, Iona is the fifth program Rick Pitino has led to the NCAA Tournament; 31 of his assistant coaches have gone on to become head coaches. Iona plays Alabama in the first round, so they probably won’t be around very long, but they had a 51-day pause this season – they didn’t play a single game in January. Just getting here is a big accomplishment.

10) Arkansas hasn’t been to a Sweet 16 since 1996; since then, 96 different schools have had teams get to the Sweet 16. Razorbacks need to get by Colgate, then either Texas Tech/Utah State to get to the Sweet 16 this year.

9) No team has ever won the national title, after losing their first conference tournament game. Purdue/West Virginia are in that boat this season.

8) This is the first time since 1976 that neither Duke/Kentucky is in the tournament; 1976 is also the last time there was an undefeated national champ (Indiana).

7) Unusual baseball situation Sunday nite: Dodgers P Julio Urias struck out three batters in the first inning against the Royals, but he only got two outs in the first inning, because of a passed ball after one of the strikeouts. Dodgers took him out after 29 pitches, but because it is spring training, he got to re-enter the game and pitched the second inning.

Dodgers made couple errors in the first inning that led to Urias’ demise, plus the passed ball; not often a pitcher strikes out three guys but doesn’t finish the first inning.

6) I’m optimistic about a new baseball rule that would require teams to have two infielders on each side of the diamond; eliminating shifts will discourage guys from just trying to jack the ball over the fence all the time. Fewer strikeouts maes the game more fun to watch.

5) Add Tampa Bay to the list of teams (Milwaukee) that drive owners in fantasy baseball crazy; in a 9-inning game Sunday, Rays used nine different pitchers. You never have any idea how they are going handle pitchers on a given day— they took Blake Snell out of a World Series last year when he was dominating the other team- they just think differently than most people.

4) Last repeat champion in college basketball; the 2007 Florida Gators. Virginia is the current defending champ; over half their team was in quarantine Sunday for contact tracing. They hope to travel out to Indianapolis on Friday,

3) The great quarterback Drew Brees retired Sunday; when you retire on the day the brackets come out, that means you don’t want any attention. Brees will be in Canton in five years.

2) Sunday night, I’m flipping channels between the shows analyzing the brackets and some spring baseball, and I see that ESPN2 televises freakin’ cornhole!!!! Do people watch this? Please God in heaven, tell me they don’t bet on it (DraftKings is a sponsor). Yikes.

On a personal note, RIP to former town of Colonie supervisor Fred Field, who passed away this weekend at age 88. Mr Field was an industrial engineer for 30 years, served as town supervisor of my hometown for 18 years— he was a good guy, RIP, sir.

1) As the week goes on, I’ll be posting information on all the basketball games; takes some time to organize the information I have, then get the TV schedule, but eventually it gets done.

This is one of my favorite weeks all year; lets hope everyone stays healthy and the tournament is a fun one. Lord knows we could all use some fun.

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501MILWAUKEE -502 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 35-17 ATS (16.3 Units) when playing their 3rd game in 4 days in the last 3 seasons.

505NEW YORK -506 BROOKLYN
NEW YORK is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) after 2+ road games in the current season.

507SAN ANTONIO -508 DETROIT
DETROIT is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive unders in the current season.

507SAN ANTONIO -508 DETROIT
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days in the current season.

509INDIANA -510 DENVER
INDIANA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=36% of their attempts in the current season.

511LA CLIPPERS -512 DALLAS
LA CLIPPERS are 16-6 ATS (9.4 Units) in road games versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

513MEMPHIS -514 PHOENIX
MEMPHIS are 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in road games vs. winning teams in the last 3 seasons.

515LA LAKERS -516 GOLDEN STATE
GOLDEN STATE is 1-10 ATS (-10 Units) in home games when playing 5 or less games in 14 days in the last 3 seasons.


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NBA
Dunkel

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 15

Sacramento @ Charlotte
Kings (15-23)
— Sacramento is 3-12 SU/ATS in last 15 games overall.
— Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games.
— Over is 11-3 in Sacramento’s last 14 games

Hornets (19-18)
— Charlotte is 9-5 in its last 14 games SU.
— Hornets are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games.
— Under is 6-1 in Charlotte’s last seven home games.

— Hornets won seven of last eight series games.
— Kings are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Charlotte.
— Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Milwaukee @ Washington
Bucks (24-14)
— Milwaukee won eight of its last nine games (5-4 ATS).
— Bucks are 0-5 ATS in last five road games.
— Over is 4-2 in Milwaukee’s last six road games

Wizards (14-23)
— Wizards lost four of last five games, are 10-4 ATS in last 14.
— Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last eight home games.
— Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

— Bucks won last six series games, scoring 125+ points in all six.
— Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in last six visits to Washington.
— Last six series games went over the total.

New York @ Brooklyn
Knicks (20-19)
— New York won nine of last 13 games (12-5 ATS last 17).
— Knicks are 5-3 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Over is 3-0 in New York’s last three games.

Nets (26-13)
— Brooklyn won/covered 12 of their last 13 games.
— Nets are 6-3 ATS in last nine home games.
— Five of last six Brooklyn home games stayed under.

— Nets won five of last seven series games.
— Knicks covered three of last four visits to Brooklyn.
— Nine of last ten series games stayed under the total.

San Antonio @ Detroit
Spurs (19-16)
— San Antonio is 8-6 in its last 14 games overall.
— Spurs are 5-4 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 8-4-1 in Spurs’ last 13 games.

Pistons (10-28)
— Detroit lost nine of its last 11 games
— Pistons are 5-2 ATS in last seven games overall.
— Under is 8-3 in Detroit’s last 11 games.

— San Antonio won eight of last ten series games.
— Spurs are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Detroit.
— Three of last four series games went over.

LA Clippers @ Dallas
Clippers (25-15)
— Clippers lost five of their last seven games overall.
— Clippers are 1-5 ATS in last six road games.
— Under is 4-2 in their last six road games.

Mavericks (20-17)
— Mavericks won 11 of their last 14 games.
— Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in last six home games.
— Under is 7-2 in last nine Dallas games.

— Clippers won seven of last ten series games.
— LA covered five of last seven visits to Dallas.
— Four of last six series games went over.

Indiana @ Denver
Pacers (17-20)
— Indiana lost 11 of its last 16 games.
— Pacers are 4-7 ATS in their last 11 road games.
— Over is 7-3-1 in Indiana’s last 11 games.

Nuggets (22-16)
— Denver is 10-5 in its last 15 games overall.
— Nuggets are 6-11 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 6-2 in Denver’s last eight games overall.

— Nuggets won six of last nine series games.
— Indiana covered three of last four visits to Denver.
— Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Memphis @ Phoenix
Grizzlies (17-18)
— Memphis lost three of its last four games.
— Grizzlies are 8-4 ATS in last 12 games overall.
— Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games.

Suns (25-12)
— Phoenix won 17 of its last 21 games (16-5 ATS).
— Suns are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games.
— Over is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

— Memphis won six of last seven series games.
— Grizzlies covered three of last four visits to Phoenix.
— Five of last six series games stayed under.

LA Lakers @ Golden State
Lakers (25-13)
— Lakers lost six of their last nine games.
— Lakers are 3-6 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Warriors (20-19)
— Golden State lost four of its last five games.
— Warriors are 7-3 ATS in last ten home games.
— Under is 6-3 in their last nine games.

— Lakers won four of last five series games.
— Lakers are 3-2 ATS in last five trips to the Bay Area.
— Under is 7-3 in last ten series games.


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NBA

Monday, March 15

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Trend Report
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Sacramento @ Charlotte
Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Sacramento's last 14 games
Charlotte
Charlotte is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Sacramento
Charlotte is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Milwaukee @ Washington
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

New York @ Brooklyn
New York
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New York's last 10 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 7 games
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Brooklyn's last 10 games when playing New York

San Antonio @ Detroit
San Antonio
San Antonio is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
San Antonio is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games

LA Clippers @ Dallas
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Indiana @ Denver
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Indiana's last 13 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver
Denver is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Indiana
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Memphis @ Phoenix
Memphis
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

LA Lakers @ Golden State
LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of LA Lakers's last 21 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Golden State is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against LA Lakers


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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, March 15

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MILWAUKEE (24 - 14) at WASHINGTON (14 - 23) - 3/15/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 89-141 ATS (-66.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 6-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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SACRAMENTO (15 - 23) at CHARLOTTE (19 - 18) - 3/15/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 208-258 ATS (-75.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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NEW YORK (20 - 19) at BROOKLYN (26 - 13) - 3/15/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 256-209 ATS (+26.1 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
NEW YORK is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 6-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (19 - 16) at DETROIT (10 - 28) - 3/15/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 1142-1015 ATS (+25.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 385-307 ATS (+47.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 383-317 ATS (+34.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 460-385 ATS (+36.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

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

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INDIANA (17 - 20) at DENVER (22 - 16) - 3/15/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (25 - 15) at DALLAS (20 - 17) - 3/15/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 464-379 ATS (+47.1 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 591-509 ATS (+31.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 90-70 ATS (+13.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 84-62 ATS (+15.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 9-5 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (17 - 18) at PHOENIX (25 - 12) - 3/15/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PHOENIX is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
MEMPHIS is 50-37 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 185-228 ATS (-65.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-3 straight up against PHOENIX 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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LA LAKERS (25 - 13) at GOLDEN STATE (20 - 19) - 3/15/2021, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 5-4 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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Hoop Trends for Monday March 15
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Sacramento at Charlotte (7:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Kings are 11-0 ATS (9.05 ppg) on the road off a road loss in which they led by double digits.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Indiana at Denver (9:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Pacers are 0-10 ATS (-6.70 ppg) as a dog after they had 6+ double digit scorers last game.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: L.A. Clippers at Dallas (9:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Clippers are 10-0-2 OU (9.54 ppg) as a favorite off a loss as a favorite in which they never led.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: L.A. Lakers at Golden State (10:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Warriors are 0-10 OU (-20.25 ppg) at home off a win as a dog in which they scored a least 18 fast break points.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

[StarDust Bum]

MONDAY, MARCH 15
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIL at WAS 07:00 PM
WAS +8.5
O 242.5

SAC at CHA 07:00 PM
SAC +3.5
O 239.0

NY at BK 08:00 PM
NY +8.5
O 223.0

SA at DET 08:00 PM
SA -3.0
O 215.5

IND at DEN 09:00 PM
DEN -5.0
U 224.0

LAC at DAL 09:00 PM
DAL +2.0
O 227.5

MEM at PHO 10:00 PM
PHO -7.0
U 227.0

LAL at GS 10:30 PM
LAL -2.5
U 224.0



NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/14/2021..6-6-0.....50.00%.......- 3.00
03/13/2021..4-6-0.....40.00%.......-13.00
03/12/2021..3-8-0.....27.27%.......-29.00
03/11/2021 10-5-0.....66.66%......+22.50
03/10/2021 3-1-0 ......75.00%....... +950
03/04/2021 9-7-2...... 55.56% .......+650
03/03/2021 12-8-0 .....60.00%.... +1600
03/02/2021 4-7-1 .......37.50%..... -1850

TOTALS......51-48-4.....51.51%......- 9.00

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Feb. Best Bets Totals:..........144 Wins..........141 Loses.......50.52%........-57.50

Jan. Best Bets Totals:............64 Wins..........65 Loses.........49.61%........- 41.00

Dec. Best Bet Totals:.............4..Wins.......... 6,Loses.........40%.............- 13.00

[StarDust Bum]

MONDAY, MARCH 15
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIL at WAS 07:00 PM
WAS +8.5..........133 - 122.........LOSER
O 242.5...........................WINNER

SAC at CHA 07:00 PM
SAC +3.5............116 - 122.....LOSER
O 239.0..........................LOSER

NY at BK 08:00 PM
NY +8.5.................112 - 117
O 223.0........................WINNER

SA at DET 08:00 PM
SA -3.0...........109 - 99
O 215.5......................LOSER

IND at DEN 09:00 PM
DEN -5.0......106 - 121....WINNER
U 224.0

LAC at DAL 09:00 PM
DAL +2.0..........109 - 90
O 227.5......................LOSER

MEM at PHO 10:00 PM
PHO -7.0.............99 - 122......WINNER
U 227.0

LAL at GS 10:30 PM
LAL -2.5
U 224.0



NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/15/2021..4-5-0.....44.44%.......- 7.50
03/14/2021..6-6-0.....50.00%.......- 3.00
03/13/2021..4-6-0.....40.00%.......-13.00
03/12/2021..3-8-0.....27.27%.......-29.00
03/11/2021 10-5-0.....66.66%......+22.50
03/10/2021 3-1-0 ......75.00%....... +950
03/04/2021 9-7-2...... 55.56% .......+650
03/03/2021 12-8-0 .....60.00%.... +1600
03/02/2021 4-7-1 .......37.50%..... -1850

TOTALS......55-53-4.....50.92%......- 16.50

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Feb. Best Bets Totals:..........144 Wins..........141 Loses.......50.52%........-57.50

Jan. Best Bets Totals:............64 Wins..........65 Loses.........49.61%........- 41.00

Dec. Best Bet Totals:.............4..Wins.......... 6,Loses.........40%.............- 13.00

[StarDust Bum]

Tuesday’s 6-pack
NCAA Tournament trends:
— Last three years, #1-seeds are 5-7 ATS in first round.
— Last four years, #2-seeds are 9-6-1 ATS in first round.
— Last three years, #3-seeds are 7-5 ATS in first round.
— Last four years, #4-seeds are 6-10 ATS in first round.
— Last four years, underdogs are 10-5-1 ATS in 5-12 games.
— Last 20 national champs went 15-4-1 ATS in their 1st round game.

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 535,472
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

Quote of the Day
“Everyone handles it differently. Some get emotional. Some get upset. Some thank you for the opportunity. You’ve got to be ready to react to everything. But you understand it’s what you’ve got to deal with. There’s a big difference between breaking with the club and going to Triple A.” Bruce Bochy, on players getting sent down during spring training

Tuesday’s quiz
UConn won the national title in 2014; who was their coach?

Monday’s quiz
Rick Pitino has coached both the Knicks and the Celtics.

Sunday’s quiz
We know Hawai’i is the 50th state; Delaware was the first state.

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Tuesday’s Den: Conference trends for the NCAA’s first weekend
Conference trends for the first weekend of the NCAAs:

ACC
— Last three years (we’re not counting 2020 as a year, since there was no tournament), ACC teams are 7-17 ATS in the first round.
— Since 2013, ACC teams are 35-13 SU in first round
— Last five years, 16 of 37 ACC teams (43.2%) made the Sweet 16.

American
— UConn was 2014 national title out of the AAC.
— Last five years, AAC teams are 7-8 in first round, 1-6 in 2nd round.
— During that time, 2019 Houston is only Sweet 16 team they’ve had.

A-14
— Last five years, A-14 teams are 6-10 in the first round.
— A-14’s last Sweet 16 team was Dayton, back in 2014.

Big East
— Last three years, Big East teams are 18-14 in first round.
— Last three years, Big East teams are 5-13 in 2nd round.
— Thats 5 of 32 teams (15.6%) making the Sweet 16.

Big Sky
— Big Sky teams lost their last 13 first round games.
— Big Sky teams are 1-7-1 ATS in last nine first round games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Montana in 2006 was last Big Sky team to win an NCAA game.

Big West
— Since 2014, Big West teams are 4-4 in play-in/first round games.
— Since 2003, Big West teams are 0-6 ATS in their 2nd tournament game.

Big 14:
— Last three years, Big 14 teams are 16-3 in first round (11-8 ATS)
— Last three years, Big 14 teams are 8-8 in 2nd round
— Thats 8 of 19 teams (42.1%) teams in Sweet 16.

Big X
— Last three years, Big X teams are 12-7 in first round games.
— Last three years, Big X teams are 8-4 on 2nd round games.
— Thats 8 of 19 teams (42.1%) teams in Sweet 16, same as the Big 14.

CAA
— Since VCU left the CAA in 2012, things haven’t gone well.
— Last seven years, CAA teams are 0-7 in NCAA games (5-2 ATS)
— Last eight years, six different teams have represented the CAA

Conference USA

— C-USA teams won five of their last seven first round games.
— Those five C-USA teams that won went 0-5 ATS in second round.

Horizon League
— Butler made the Final Four in 2010/2011 out of the Horizon.
— Since then, Butler jumped ship to gr$$n$r pa$ture$.
— Last eight years, Horizon teams are 0-8 in NCAA’s (2-6 ATS)

MAAC
— Siena was last MAAC team to win an NCAA game, in 2009.
— Since then, MAAC teams are 0-11 SU, 2-9 ATS.

MAC
— Buffalo won its first round game in 2018/2019, ending the MAC’s five-game losing skid in first round games.

— MAC teams covered their last four first round games.
— Since 2003, MAC teams are 1-4 ATS in second round.
— Since 2003, Ohio U in ’12 is MAC’s only Sweet 16 team.

Missouri Valley
— Since 2013, MVC teams are 9-1 SU, 8-2 ATS in NCAA games.
— Those nine teams went 4-5 ATS in 2nd round games.

Wichita State-Drake is a first round game, old MVC rivals.

— Last eight years they were in the MVC, Wichita went 122-16 in Valley games; they totally dominated.
— Last five years Wichita was in the Valley, Drake went 26-64 in MVC games.
— In four years since Wichita (and also Creighton) bolted, Drake is 45-27.

Mountain West
— Since 2014, Mountain West teams are 3-8 in play-in/first round games.
— Those teams went 2-4 ATS when favored, 2-3 as an underdog, 4-7 overall.

Ohio Valley
— Since 2009, OVC teams are 8-2-1 ATS in NCAA tourney games, but they’ve lost seven of last eight SU.
— When Murray State whacked Marquette two years ago, it snapped a 7-game losing skid for the OVC in NCAA tourney games.

Pac-12
— Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 19-13 in first round games.
— Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 13-6 in second round games.
— Thats 13 of 32 Pac-12 teams (40.6%) that made the Sweet 16— that will surprise some people.

SEC
— Last four years, SEC teams are 17-6 SU in NCAA games, 11-12 ATS
— Thats 7-10 ATS when favored, 2-2 as an underdog, 2-0 when pick ‘em.
— Last four years, SEC teams are 10-7 in 2nd round games
— Thats 10 of 23 SEC teams (43.5%) that made the Sweet 16

Southern
— Wofford’s win in 2019 snapped So-Con’s 0-10 skid in NCAA games.
— That said, SoCon teams are 7-4-1 ATS in last dozen NCAA games.

Summit
— Summit teams lost 16 of last 17 first round games (6-9-2 ATS)
— Summit teams covered four of last six first round games.
— Summit teams are 2-0 SU in play-in games.

Sun Belt
— Since 2003, Sun Belt teams are 6-14 in NCAA Tournament games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Since 2010, Sun Belt teams are 4-8 ATS in NCAA Tournament games.
— Over last 20 years, Sun Belt has changed a lot, as schools jumped conferences.

WAC
— WAC teams lost their last 13 NCAA Tournament games.
— WAC teams are 3-6 ATS in last nine NCAA Tournament games.
— New Mexico State won this league seven of last eight years, so Grand Canyon winning WAC tournament is different— this is their first NCAA bid.

WCC
— Last time someone other than Gonzaga/BYU/Saint Mary’s repped the WCC? 2008, when the San Diego Toreros made the tournament.
— Gonzaga won its last 11 first round games (6-5 ATS)
— During that time, Gonzaga is only 3-7-1 ATS in 2nd round games.
— Gonzaga won its last five second round games SU- they’re expected to do a lot more than that this season.

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517UTAH -518 BOSTON
UTAH is 14-4 ATS (9.6 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

519OKLAHOMA CITY -520 CHICAGO
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-3 ATS (9.7 Units) in road games after having won 3 of their last 4 games over the last 2 seasons.

521ATLANTA -522 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

523CLEVELAND -524 MIAMI
CLEVELAND is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games off a road loss in the last 3 seasons.

527NEW ORLEANS -528 PORTLAND
NEW ORLEANS are 7-27 ATS (-22.7 Units) in road games off a win by 10 points or more as an underdog since 1996.

529MINNESOTA -530 LA LAKERS
LA LAKERS are 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games versus poor teams - outscored by their opponents by 3+ points/game in the current season.


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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, March 16

Utah @ Boston
Jazz (28-10)
— Utah lost three of its last four games.
— Jazz is 1-5 ATS in its last six road games.
— Over is 7-2 in Utah’s last nine games.

Celtics (20-18)
— Boston won five of its last six games SU.
— Celtics are 6-4 ATS in their last ten home games.
— Over is 8-3 in last 11 Boston games.

— Utah won four of last five series games.
— Jazz covered last three visits to Boston.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.

Cleveland @ Miami
Cavaliers (14-24)
— Cleveland lost 13 of its last 17 games.
— Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall.
— Seven of last nine Cleveland games stayed under the total.

Heat (21-18)
— Miami won 10 of its last 11 games overall.
— Heat is 4-3 ATS in last seven home games.
— Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

— Heat won nine of last ten series games.
— Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in last five visits to Miami.
— Over is 6-2 in last eight series games.

New York @ Philadelphia
Knicks (20-20)
— New York won nine of last 14 games (12-6 ATS last 18).
— Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.
— Over is 4-0 in New York’s last four games.

76ers (27-12)
— 76ers won five in row, nine of their last 11 games.
— Sixers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.
— Over is 5-1 in Philly’s last six games.

— 76ers won last ten series games.
— Knicks covered once in last five visits to Philly.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.

Oklahoma City @ Chicago
Thunder (17-22)
— Thunder won three of their last four games.
— OKC is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.
— Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Bulls (17-20)
— Chicago lost four of its last six games SU.
— Bulls are 5-10-1 ATS in their last 16 home games.
— Over is 6-4 in their last ten home games.

— Oklahoma City won six of last seven series games.
— Thunder is 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Chicago.
— Last five series games went over the total.

Atlanta @ Houston
Hawks (19-20)
— Hawks are 5-0 SU since they fired their coach .
— Hawks are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven road games.
— 14 of Atlanta’s last 19 games went over the total.

Rockets (11-26)
— Houston lost its last 16 games (2-14 ATS).
— Rockets are 0-8 ATS in last eight home games.
— Under is 4-2 in their last six games.

— Rockets won last six series games.
— Hawks are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Houston.
— Four of last six series games went over.

New Orleans @ Portland
Pelicans (17-22)
— New Orleans split their last six games, all at home.
— Pelicans are 2-4 ATS in their last six road games.
— Over is 21-5-2 in their last 28 games.

Trailblazers (22-15)
— Portland won five of its last seven games SU.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Blazers are 7-2 ATS in last nine home games.
— Over is 5-2 in Portland’s last seven games.

— New Orleans won four of last five series games.
— Pelicans are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Portland.
— Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Minnesota @ LA Lakers
Timberwolves (9-30)
— Minnesota lost 14 of last 17, 24 of its last 30 games.
— Wolves are 3-0 ATS in their last three games overall.
— Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Lakers (26-13)
— Lakers won four of their last six games.
— Lakers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games.

— Lakers won/covered last three series games.
— Minnesota is 3-2 ATS in last five series games played here.
— Under is 5-1 in last six series games.


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NBA

Tuesday, March 16

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Trend Report
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Utah @ Boston
Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Atlanta @ Houston
Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games
Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 12 games at home

Cleveland @ Miami
Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

New York @ Philadelphia
New York
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York

Oklahoma City @ Chicago
Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

New Orleans @ Portland
New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of New Orleans's last 17 games
Portland
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Portland's last 11 games at home

Minnesota @ LA Lakers
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing Minnesota


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Dunkel

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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 16

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UTAH (28 - 10) at BOSTON (20 - 18) - 3/16/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-1 straight up against BOSTON 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 22) at CHICAGO (17 - 20) - 3/16/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 68-47 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 69-46 ATS (+18.4 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 52-38 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 55-42 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 148-197 ATS (-68.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 26-47 ATS (-25.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (19 - 20) at HOUSTON (11 - 26) - 3/16/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-29 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
HOUSTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
HOUSTON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (14 - 24) at MIAMI (21 - 18) - 3/16/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 136-193 ATS (-76.3 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-1 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (20 - 20) at PHILADELPHIA (27 - 12) - 3/16/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 257-209 ATS (+27.1 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
NEW YORK is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 9-0 straight up against NEW YORK 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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NEW ORLEANS (17 - 22) at PORTLAND (22 - 16) - 3/16/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 55-82 ATS (-35.2 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (9 - 30) at LA LAKERS (26 - 13) - 3/16/2021, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-54 ATS (-28.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-45 ATS (-18.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 182-230 ATS (-71.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-3 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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Hoop Trends for Tuesday March 16
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: New York at Philadelphia (8:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Knicks are 9-0 ATS (17.11 ppg) after allowing 50-plus points in the paint last game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Cleveland at Miami (8:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Cavaliers are 0-18-1 ATS (-10.87 ppg) on the road with rest after a game as a road dog in which they shot under 40% from the field.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: New Orleans at Portland (10:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Pelicans are 13-0-1 OU (12.29 ppg) coming off a win.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Atlanta at Houston (8:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Rockets are 0-11 OU (-7.73 ppg) coming off a 10+ point loss as a home dog.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

[StarDust Bum]

TUESDAY, MARCH 16
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

UTA at BOS 07:30 PM
BOS +4.0
U 228.5

OKC at CHI 08:00 PM
OKC +6.0
O 225.0

CLE at MIA 08:00 PM
MIA -10.5
O 206.5

ATL at HOU 08:00 PM
ATL -9.0
U 225.5

NY at PHI 08:00 PM
PHI -7.0
U 218.0

NO at POR 10:00 PM
NO +1.5
O 238.0

MIN at LAL 10:30 PM
MIN +8.0
O 223.0




NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/15/2021..4-5-0.....44.44%.......- 7.50
03/14/2021..6-6-0.....50.00%.......- 3.00
03/13/2021..4-6-0.....40.00%.......-13.00
03/12/2021..3-8-0.....27.27%.......-29.00
03/11/2021 10-5-0.....66.66%......+22.50
03/10/2021 3-1-0 ......75.00%....... +950
03/04/2021 9-7-2...... 55.56% .......+650
03/03/2021 12-8-0 .....60.00%.... +1600
03/02/2021 4-7-1 .......37.50%..... -1850

TOTALS......55-53-4.....50.92%......- 16.50

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Feb. Best Bets Totals:..........144 Wins..........141 Loses.......50.52%........-57.50

Jan. Best Bets Totals:............64 Wins..........65 Loses.........49.61%........- 41.00

Dec. Best Bet Totals:.............4..Wins.......... 6,Loses.........40%.............- 13.00

[StarDust Bum]

TUESDAY, MARCH 16
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

UTA at BOS 07:30 PM
BOS +4.0.........117 - 109......LOSER
U 228.5...............................WINNER

OKC at CHI 08:00 PM
OKC +6.0...........102 - 123
O 225.0....................PUSH

CLE at MIA 08:00 PM
MIA -10.5............98 - 113...WINNER
O 206.5...........................WINNER

ATL at HOU 08:00 PM
ATL -9.0................119 - 107.....LOSER
U 225.5

NY at PHI 08:00 PM
PHI -7.0.............96 - 99
U 218.0...................WINNER

NO at POR 10:00 PM
NO +1.5................124 - 125....WINNER
O 238.0..........................WINNER

MIN at LAL 10:30 PM
MIN +8.0.............121 - 137
O 223.0..........................WINNER




NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/16/2021..7-2-0.....77.77%.......+24.00
03/15/2021..4-5-0.....44.44%.......- 7.50
03/14/2021..6-6-0.....50.00%.......- 3.00
03/13/2021..4-6-0.....40.00%.......-13.00
03/12/2021..3-8-0.....27.27%.......-29.00
03/11/2021 10-5-0.....66.66%......+22.50
03/10/2021 3-1-0 ......75.00%....... +950
03/04/2021 9-7-2...... 55.56% .......+650
03/03/2021 12-8-0 .....60.00%.... +1600
03/02/2021 4-7-1 .......37.50%..... -1850

TOTALS......62-55-4.....52.99%......+ 7.50

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Feb. Best Bets Totals:..........144 Wins..........141 Loses.......50.52%........-57.50

Jan. Best Bets Totals:............64 Wins..........65 Loses.........49.61%........- 41.00

Dec. Best Bet Totals:.............4..Wins.......... 6,Loses.........40%.............- 13.00

[StarDust Bum]

Wednesday’s 6-pack
Odds to win the Honda Classic this week:
11-1— Daniel Berger
13-1— Sungjae Im
20-1— Joaquin Niemann
22-1— Lee Westwood
24-1— Adam Scott, Shane Lowry
29-1— Russell Henley

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 535,472
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

Quote of the Day
“I called Tucker Carlson a dick on national television. It’s high time I apologize…to dicks. Never should have lumped you in with that terrible terrible person”
Jon Stewart

Wednesday’s quiz
Where did Andy Dalton play his college football?

Tuesday’s quiz
UConn won the national title in 2014; Kevin Ollie was their coach.

Monday’s quiz
Rick Pitino has coached both the Knicks and the Celtics.

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Wednesday’s Den: Mid-week musings……..

13) Pretty cool moment on the Mariners-Rockies’ telecast the other night; the broadcast had announcers from both teams, a great idea because you learn more about both teams.

Anyway, early in the game they have a Colorado coach miked in the dugout for a half-inning, the Rockies’ pitching coach at AA Hartford. Why, you ask? Seattle’s pitcher at the time was Marco Gonzales; the Rockies’ pitching coach is Frank Gonzales, Marco’s father.

He can’t root for his son, he doesn’t want to root against him; it was good TV, and had to be a really proud moment for the dad.

12) Interweb says that LeBron James will become a part owner of the Boston Red Sox; he became a partner with Fenway Sports Group, a deal that also also increases James’ ownership stake in an English soccer team. Apparently it is fun to be really, really rich.

11) There was a surprising moment in the Cardinals-Mets game Sunday which drew national attention; Cardinals’ P Jordan Hicks came in relief to pitch, faced Luis Guillorme leading off an inning. The at-bat lasted 22 pitches, longest AB I can ever remember seeing, before Guillorme walked.

Sunday was the first day this spring where you couldn’t pull the plug on an inning, and there is that 3-batter rule now, so when St Louis wanted to change pitchers, apparently the umpires quietly told them that they had to bring the trainer out and pretend Hicks was hurt, if they wanted to remove him, and that’s what happened.

10) Grand Canyon made their first NCAA Tournament this year; I’m especially happy for coach Bryce Drew, who got hosed when Vanderbilt fired him two years ago.

Drew’s first two Vandy teams went 31-36, 16-18 in SEC games, but then he recruited a really good freshman point guard, Darius Garland. Vandy started out Year 3 with a 4-0 mark, but Garland got hurt 2:00 into Game 5, and the Commodores went in the ashcan when he never came back to play that year.

Vandy’s AD seemed anxious to fire Drew and hire Jerry Stackhouse; the Commodores are 20-37 in two years under Stackhouse, 6-28 in SEC games.

Garland has scored 13.5 ppg in his first 88 NBA games (for Cleveland); had he not gotten hurt, Vandy would’ve had a good season, Drew would probably still have his job and Grand Canyon would have a different coach. Maybe Vanderbilt did Drew a favor by firing him.

9) Padres’ catcher Austin Nola broke the middle finger on his left hand, which makes his availability for Opening Day a ????

Nola hit .273 for Seattle/San Diego last year.

8) When the season starts, Oakland A’s better hit the ground running; they open with seven games against Houston, three against the Dodgers. Yikes.

7) College basketball stuff:
— Indiana fired Archie Miller. Hoosiers have been over .500 in the Big 14 once in the last eight years.
— Minnesota fired Richard Pitino, who was then hired by New Mexico.
— Penn State hired Micah Shrewsberry, who has been an assistant coach under Brad Stevens and Matt Painter.
— George Mason fired Dave Paulsen.
— For some reason, Utah fired Larry Krystkowiak. Maybe the Utes should’ve stayed in the Mountain West Conference.

6) I’m going to repeat this one last time; Louisville has an assistant coach named Luke Murray, who is Bill Murray’s son. Luke Murray is going to be a head coach soon.

Minnesota GOPHERS have a head coach opening; it would be tremendous if Bill Murray’s son became coach of the GOPHERS (Caddyshack reference).

Minnesota needs Luke Murray to be their next basketball coach. In Caddyshack, Bill Murray played a groundskeeper named Carl Spackler who was at war with the gophers who lived underneath Bushwood Country Club.

The TV commercials would be epic; imagine Carl Spackler rooting FOR the Gophers?

5) Word out of Anaheim is that Matt Vasgersian will be the Angels’ new play-by-play guy on TV, with Darin Sutton filling in at times. Angels’ analyst is Mark Gubicza, who is great- upbeat, smart so they’re going to be fun to listen to late at night on the baseball package.

4) Chicago Bears signed QB Andy Dalton to a $10M, one-year deal, with another $3M possible in incentives. Dalton started nine games for Dallas LY; Bears now have him, Nick Foles, Mitch Trubisky at QB— sounds like Trubisky will be moving on.

3) New England Patriots signed eight free agents Tuesday, as they prepare to bounce back from missing the playoffs last year- they also re-signed QB Cam Newton last week.

2) QB Ryan Fitzpatrick signed with Washington; they’ll be his 9th NFL team. He is already the only quarterback ever to start a game for eight different teams.

Houston Texans added QB Tyrod Taylor, who has a 24-21-1 record as an NFL starter, but has started only four games the last three years, with Bills/Chargers.

Taylor was the Buffalo QB before Josh Allen, the Chargers QB before Justin Herbert- he lost his starting job when a doctor punctured his lung with a needle while giving Taylor a pain-killing injection just before a game last fall.

1) Colgate is playing Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament; Red Raiders are 14-1 this season, but the schedule they’ve played has been, by modern standards…….unique?
— 13 of the 15 games were against Boston U (5), Army (4) or Holy Cross (4)
— Only other teams they played were Bucknell, Loyola MD, in Patriot League tourney.
— Their first game was January 2nd.
— Colgate has made 40% of their 3-pointers, #3 in country.
— #189 Army is only team they’ve played ranked higher than #210 in country.

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531MILWAUKEE -532 PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA is 18-4 ATS (13.6 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.

533BROOKLYN -534 INDIANA
INDIANA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

535TORONTO -536 DETROIT
DETROIT is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) off a home loss in the current season.

537SACRAMENTO -538 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 26-11 ATS (13.9 Units) in home games after a combined score of 245 points or more since 1996.

539GOLDEN STATE -540 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the current season.

541BOSTON -542 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 1-10 ATS (-10 Units) after covering 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread in the last 3 seasons.

543SAN ANTONIO -544 CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games vs. winning teams in the current season.

545MIAMI -546 MEMPHIS
MIAMI is 18-5 ATS (12.5 Units) against Southwest division opponents in the last 3 seasons.

547CHARLOTTE -548 DENVER
CHARLOTTE is 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) when the total >=230 in the current season.

549LA CLIPPERS -550 DALLAS
DALLAS are 56-36 ATS (16.4 Units) after a game where they failed to cover the spread in the last 3 seasons.



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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 17

Toronto @ Detroit
Raptors (17-22)
— Raptors have had COVID issues, may be missing guys.
— Toronto lost five in row, seven of its last its eight games.
— Raptors are 1-3 ATS in their last four road games.
— Five of last seven Toronto games went over the total.

Pistons (10-29)
— Detroit lost 10 of its last 12 games
— Pistons are 5-3 ATS in last eight games overall.
— Under is 9-3 in Detroit’s last 12 games.

— Toronto won three of last four series games.
— Raptors are 3-3 ATS in last six visits to Detroit.
— Over is 4-2 in last six series games.

Brooklyn @ Indiana
Nets (27-13)
— Brooklyn won 13 of their last 14 games (12-2 ATS).
— Nets are 7-0 ATS in last seven road games.
— Five of last seven Brooklyn road games went over.

Pacers (17-21)
— Indiana lost 12 of its last 17 games.
— Pacers are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games.
— Over is 8-3-1 in Indiana’s last 12 games.

— Pacers won seven of last ten series games.
— Nets covered three of last four visits to Indiana.
— Four of last five series games stayed under.

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia
Bucks (25-14)
— Milwaukee won nine of its last ten games (6-4 ATS).
— Bucks are 1-5 ATS in last six road games.
— Over is 5-2 in Milwaukee’s last seven road games

76ers (28-12)
— 76ers won six in row, 10 of their last 12 games.
— Sixers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games.
— Over is 5-2 in Philly’s last seven games.

— Milwaukee won six of last nine series games.
— Bucks covered once in last four visits to Philly.
— Six of last eight series games went over.

Sacramento @ Washington
Kings (15-24)
— Sacramento is 3-13 SU/ATS in last 16 games overall.
— Kings are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Over is 11-4 in Sacramento’s last 15 games

Wizards (14-24)
— Wizards lost five of last six games (2-4 ATS)
— Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last nine home games.
— Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

— Sacramento won three of last four series games.
— Kings covered once in last five visits to Washington.
— Under is 5-1 in last six series games.

Boston @ Cleveland
Celtics (20-19)
— Boston won five of its last seven games SU.
— Celtics are 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Over is 9-3 in last 12 Boston games.

Cavaliers (14-25)
— Cleveland lost 14 of its last 18 games.
— Cavaliers are 5-3 ATS in their last eight games overall.
— Seven of last ten Cleveland games stayed under the total.

— Boston won last nine series games.
— Celtics are 2-1-1 ATS in last four visits to Cleveland.
— Over is 7-2 in last nine series games.

San Antonio @ Chicago
Spurs (20-16)
— San Antonio is 9-6 in its last 15 games overall.
— Spurs are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Under is 9-4-1 in Spurs’ last 14 games.

Bulls (18-20)
— Chicago won six of its last ten games SU.
— Bulls are 2-4 ATS in their last six home games.
— Under is 3-0 in their last three games.

— Spurs won seven of last ten series games, but lost last two.
— San Antonio covered once in last five visits to Chicago.
— Over is 5-4-1 in last ten series games.

Golden State @ Houston
Warriors (20-20)
— Golden State lost five of its last six games.
— Warriors are 3-4 ATS as a road favorite.
— Under is 6-1 in their last seven road games.

Rockets (11-27)
— Houston lost its last 17 games (2-15 ATS).
— Rockets are 0-9 ATS in last nine home games.
— Under is 12-3-1 in their last 16 home games.

— Teams split last eight series games.
— Warriors are 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Houston.
— Over is 5-2-1 in last eight series games.

Miami @ Memphis
Heat (22-18)
— Miami won 11 of its last 12 games overall.
— Heat is 5-1 ATS in last six road games.
— Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Grizzlies (17-19)
— Memphis lost four of its last five games.
— Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in last seven games overall.
— Under is 10-2 in their last 11 games.

— Miami won five of last six series games,.
— Heat is 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Memphis.
— Last five series games went over the total.

Charlotte @ Denver
Hornets (20-18)
— Charlotte is 10-5 in its last 15 games SU.
— Hornets are 9-5 ATS in their last 14 road games.
— Over is 9-0 in Charlotte’s last nine road games.

Nuggets (23-16)
— Denver is 11-5 in its last 16 games overall.
— Nuggets are 7-11 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 6-3 in Denver’s last nine games overall.

— Nuggets won four of last five series games.
— Hornets are 1-4 ATS in last five visits to Denver.
— Four of last five series games went over.

LA Clippers @ Dallas
Clippers (26-15)
— Clippers lost five of their last eight games overall.
— Clippers are 2-5 ATS in last seven road games.
— Under is 5-3 in their last eight games overall.

Mavericks (20-18)
— Mavericks won 11 of their last 15 games.
— Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in last seven home games.
— Under is 8-2 in last ten Dallas games.

— Clippers won seven of last ten series games.
— LA covered five of last six visits to Dallas.
— Last three series games stayed under.



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Trend Report
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Sacramento @ Washington
Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Washington is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento

Toronto @ Detroit
Toronto
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games on the road
Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 12 games

Brooklyn @ Indiana
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games at home

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

Boston @ Cleveland
Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

Golden State @ Houston
Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston's last 22 games at home

San Antonio @ Chicago
San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Chicago is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing San Antonio

Miami @ Memphis
Miami
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Memphis's last 10 games

Charlotte @ Denver
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Denver
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games

LA Clippers @ Dallas
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
LA Clippers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games


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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 17

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MILWAUKEE (25 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (28 - 12) - 3/17/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 90-141 ATS (-65.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 148-114 ATS (+22.6 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (27 - 13) at INDIANA (17 - 21) - 3/17/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 86-63 ATS (+16.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 4-3 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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TORONTO (17 - 22) at DETROIT (10 - 29) - 3/17/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SACRAMENTO (15 - 24) at WASHINGTON (14 - 24) - 3/17/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season.
SACRAMENTO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 351-413 ATS (-103.3 Units) as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (20 - 20) at HOUSTON (11 - 27) - 3/17/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
HOUSTON is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
HOUSTON is 119-157 ATS (-53.7 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
HOUSTON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 9-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-6 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (20 - 19) at CLEVELAND (14 - 25) - 3/17/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (20 - 16) at CHICAGO (18 - 20) - 3/17/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 1143-1015 ATS (+26.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 386-307 ATS (+48.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 384-317 ATS (+35.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 461-385 ATS (+37.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 38-57 ATS (-24.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (22 - 18) at MEMPHIS (17 - 19) - 3/17/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 170-132 ATS (+24.8 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
MIAMI is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (20 - 18) at DENVER (23 - 16) - 3/17/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 28-52 ATS (-29.2 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 209-258 ATS (-74.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season.
CHARLOTTE is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (26 - 15) at DALLAS (20 - 18) - 3/17/2021, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 464-380 ATS (+46.0 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 85-62 ATS (+16.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 10-5 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 10-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Hoop Trends for Wednesday March 17
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Charlotte at Denver (9:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Hornets are 13-0 ATS (11.73 ppg) after they had more than eight times as` many field goal attempts as turnovers last game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Miami at Memphis (9:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Heat are 0-13 ATS (-10.08 ppg) as a road favorite off a win where they allowed 50-plus points in the paint.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Brooklyn at Indiana (7:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Nets are 11-0 OU (20.68 ppg) as a road favorite.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: San Antonio at Chicago (8:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Bulls are 0-13 OU (-21.65 ppg) off a win as a favorite in which Zach Lavine was their high scorer.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

[StarDust Bum]

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SAC at WAS 07:00 PM
SAC +2.5
U 248.0

BK at IND 07:00 PM
IND +3.0
U 233.5

TOR at DET 07:00 PM
TOR -3.5
O 215.5

MIL at PHI 07:00 PM
MIL -5.5
O 235.0

SA at CHI 08:00 PM
CHI -1.5
U 223.5

GS at HOU 08:00 PM
GS -12.0
O 230.0

BOS at CLE 08:00 PM
BOS -8.5
O 214.0

MIA at MEM 09:00 PM
MIA +1.0
O 219.5

CHA at DEN 09:00 PM
CHA +6.5
O 228.5

LAC at DAL 09:30 PM
LAC -2.0
O 226.5



NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/16/2021..7-2-0.....77.77%.......+24.00
03/15/2021..4-5-0.....44.44%.......- 7.50
03/14/2021..6-6-0.....50.00%.......- 3.00
03/13/2021..4-6-0.....40.00%.......-13.00
03/12/2021..3-8-0.....27.27%.......-29.00
03/11/2021 10-5-0.....66.66%......+22.50
03/10/2021 3-1-0 ......75.00%....... +950
03/04/2021 9-7-2...... 55.56% .......+650
03/03/2021 12-8-0 .....60.00%.... +1600
03/02/2021 4-7-1 .......37.50%..... -1850

TOTALS......62-55-4.....52.99%......+ 7.50

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Feb. Best Bets Totals:..........144 Wins..........141 Loses.......50.52%........-57.50

Jan. Best Bets Totals:............64 Wins..........65 Loses.........49.61%........- 41.00

Dec. Best Bet Totals:.............4..Wins.......... 6,Loses.........40%.............- 13.00

[StarDust Bum]

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SAC at WAS 07:00 PM
SAC +2.5...........121 - 119,,,,WINNER
U 248.0..............WINNER

BK at IND 07:00 PM
IND +3.0..........124. - 115....LOSER
U 233.5..................LOSER

TOR at DET 07:00 PM
TOR -3.5...........112 - 116..........LOSER
O 215.5...................WINNER

MIL at PHI 07:00 PM
MIL -5.5.................109 - 105.....LOSER
O 235.0...............LOSER

SA at CHI 08:00 PM
CHI -1.5...........106 - 99
U 223.5...................WINNER

GS at HOU 08:00 PM
GS -12.0.............108 - 94
O 230.0...................LOSER

BOS at CLE 08:00 PM
BOS -8.5............110 -117....LOSER
O 214.0..................WINNER

MIA at MEM 09:00 PM
MIA +1.0..........85 - 89.....LOSER
O 219.5.................LOSER

CHA at DEN 09:00 PM
CHA +6.5............104 - 129
O 228.5..............WINNER

LAC at DAL 09:30 PM
LAC -2.0............89 - 105.......LOSER
O 226.5...............LOSER



NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/17/2021..6-11-0....35.29%......-30.50
03/16/2021..7-2-0.....77.77%.......+24.00
03/15/2021..4-5-0.....44.44%.......- 7.50
03/14/2021..6-6-0.....50.00%.......- 3.00
03/13/2021..4-6-0.....40.00%.......-13.00
03/12/2021..3-8-0.....27.27%.......-29.00
03/11/2021 10-5-0.....66.66%......+22.50
03/10/2021 3-1-0 ......75.00%....... +950
03/04/2021 9-7-2...... 55.56% .......+650
03/03/2021 12-8-0 .....60.00%.... +1600
03/02/2021 4-7-1 .......37.50%..... -1850

TOTALS......68-66-4.....50.74%......- 23.00

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Feb. Best Bets Totals:..........144 Wins..........141 Loses.......50.52%........-57.50

Jan. Best Bets Totals:............64 Wins..........65 Loses.........49.61%........- 41.00

Dec. Best Bet Totals:.............4..Wins.......... 6,Loses.........40%.............- 13.00

[StarDust Bum]

Thursday’s 6-pack
Top six scorers in the NBA:
32.3— Bradley Beal, Wash
30.5— Damian Lillard, Port
29.9— Joel Embiid, Phil
29.3— Stephen Curry, GSt
29.0— Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milw
28.4— Zach LaVine, Chi

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 539,421
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

Quote of the Day
“My goal is to own an NBA franchise. It’ll be sooner than later.”
Lebron James

Thursday’s quiz
Since 2010, which major league team has the most regular season wins?

Wednesday’s quiz
Andy Dalton played his college football at TCU.

Tuesday’s quiz
UConn won the national title in 2014; Kevin Ollie was their coach.

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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud……

13) NCAA updates:
— Oklahoma’s #2 scorer De’Vion Harmon is out for this week, after testing positive for COVID. Sooners play Missouri in their first round game. Harmon is averaging 12.9 ppg.
— Georgia Tech star Moses Wright, the ACC player of the year, will miss the Yellow Jackets’ first-round game against Loyola-Chicago.

12) Watching lot of exhibition baseball this month, was wondering who has hit the most home runs ever in exhibition games? I’m guessing this information isn’t available and I know it isn’t important, but it would be fun to see.

Searched the Interweb but couldn’t find anything; I did see that in 2000, five Boston pitchers combined to throw a perfect game against Toronto in an exhibition game, but that’s just more useless knowledge.

11) This spring, San Diego Padres’ pitchers are going to the plate with a bat in their hands, but they’re not hitting; they just take three strikes and go back to the dugout, to avoid injury. This is something Oakland’s pitchers did a few years ago, eliminates the risk of a costly injury.

Spring training games have become like basketball scrimmages, where coaches control some scenarios. Pitchers can re-enter, innings were stopped early for the first 10 days of games. It is all about getting pitchers some work, on the mound, not at the plate.

10) Francisco Lindor says he is opening to signing a contract extension with the Mets, but if it isn’t done before the season starts, then he will not discuss a contract extension during the season. This is probably a negotiating ploy, but Lindor does have leverage to get a deal done.

9) Miami Heat traded Meyers Leonard and a 2nd-round pick to Oklahoma City for Trevor Ariza. Miami will be the 35-year old Ariza’s 10th NBA team.

Weird trade; Ariza hasn’t played yet this season, but Miami announced on Twitter that it is hopeful he’ll be available to play this weekend.

As for Leonard, the Thunder said Leonard “will not be reporting to Oklahoma City and will not be an active member of the organization.” When you’re marginal player and you yell out anti-Semitic stuff on the Interweb, your career spirals downward. Quickly.

In other words, he’ll have a lot more time to play video games, now that he is retired.

8) Chicago Bears tried really hard to trade for Russell Wilson; they offered Seattle three 1st-round picks, one 3rd-round pick and two starting players, one of whom was Khalil Mack. Seattle apparently turned them down.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the trade isn’t dead until the NFL Draft happens, but the Bears trading for Andy Dalton says otherwise.

7) With Drew Brees retiring, New Orleans paid its two QB’s this week; they gave Taysom Hill a four-year, $140M deal where the last three years are voidable, and they paid backup Jameis Winston $12M for 2021. Very unusual quarterback room.

Hill has played in 53 NFL games, is 3-1 as a starting quarterback; he’s thrown 134 career NFL passes, run ball 151 times, caught 30 passes. Am curious to see how this plays out.

6) NFL has a great skill of staying in the news 365 days a year, 366 in leap years. Today is March 18 and NFL is in the news as much as March Madness and more than spring training games. Part of it is because the people who run baseball are arrogant imbeciles who won’t market their sport the right way, but that’s another discussion for another day.

5) Thoughts/prayers to former NBA center Shawn Bradley, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury which left him paralyzed, after a car crashed into his bicycle. Bradley is 7-foot-6; he played 12 years in the NBA, scoring 8.1 ppg.

Since retiring from NBA in 2005, Bradley has been a counselor at a private school in Utah.

4) Couple weeks ago, Rams DT Michael Brockers declared that Matthew Stafford was an upgrade at quarterback for Los Angeles, over the departed Jared Goff. His actual quote:

“Is it a level up? In my heart, deeply, just understanding what he brings, it’s a level up. It’s a level up.”

Since then, the Rams wanted Brockers to re-do his contract, to help get the Rams under the salary cap. The two sides couldn’t come to an agreement, so Brockers is now a Detroit Lion, where one of his new teammates is…..Jared Goff.

Awkward.

3) Iowa State paid former basketball coach Steve Prohm $5.5M to take a hike, after a hideous 2-22 season. Prohm’s Cyclones had made three of previous four NCAA tournaments, but were also a combined 18-54 in conference games the last four years. 18-54 gets you fired.

Less than 24 hours later, word is out that TJ Otzelberger is bolting UNLV to take the Iowa State job; Otzelberger worked as an assistant at Iowa State from 2006-2013, and again three years later. Unnamed sources claim this deal has been done for a month or so.

Here’s the thing; Otzelberger was 28-29 in two years at UNLV and was showing zero signs of any progress. Rebels had very little depth this year; when you play in a league where lot of teams play in higher altitude, you need some depth and UNLV didn’t have much.

Rebel fans can’t be that sad to see Otzelberger go, but the program is now mired in mediocrity— next year they’ll have their fifth head coach in eight years. Richard Pitino just got hired by New Mexico, so UNLV can forget about hiring Rick Pitino as a bombshell replacement, since UNLV and New Mexico are in the same league.

Iowa State will also have to pay $4M or so to UNLV, as part of Otzelberger’s buyout.

2) Richmond 76, Toledo 66— Spiders win their NIT opener, despite being down couple of starters. Richmond had lost their last three games coming in, were down 8 with 15:43 left in this game, but they stormed back for the win and will play in the next round March 25.

1) Western Kentucky 69, Saint Mary’s 67— Big man Bassey had 19 points, 11 rebounds; Hilltoppers blew an 11-point lead, but pulled it out on free throws with 0:03.3 left and move on to the second round.

Saint Mary’s finishes 14-10 after starting out 8-1; first time in 14 years they didn’t win 20 games.

[StarDust Bum]

553ORLANDO -554 NEW YORK
NEW YORK is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) after 2+ road games in the current season.

557MINNESOTA -558 PHOENIX
MINNESOTA is 1-14 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a game where they allowed a shooting pct. of 55% or higher in the last 3 seasons.

559NEW ORLEANS -560 PORTLAND
PORTLAND is 28-13 ATS (13.7 Units) after allowing 110 points or more 3 straight games in the last 3 seasons.




NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 18

Utah @ Washington
Jazz (29-10)
— Utah lost three of its last five games.
— Jazz is 2-5 ATS in its last seven road games.
— Over is 7-3 in Utah’s last ten games.

Wizards (14-25)
— Wizards lost six of last seven games (2-5 ATS)
— Washington is 6-4 ATS in its last ten home games.
— Over is 4-1 in their last five games

— Utah won last nine series games.
— Jazz covered four of last five visits to Washington.
— Over is 4-1 in last five series games.

Oklahoma City @ Atlanta
Thunder (17-23)
— Thunder split their last dozen games.
— OKC is 8-4 ATS in their last 12 road games.
— Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Hawks (20-20)
— Hawks are 6-0 SU since they fired their coach (4-1-1 ATS).
— Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games.
— 15 of Atlanta’s last 20 games went over the total.

— OKC won five of last six series games.
— Thunder is 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Atlanta.
— Last seven series games went over the total.

Orlando @ New York
Magic (13-26)
— Orlando lost eight in row, 16 of its last 20 games.
— Magic is 3-7 ATS in last 10 road games.
— Over is 4-2 in their last six games.

Knicks (20-21)
— New York lost three of its last four games.
— Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games.
— Over is 4-1 in New York’s last five games.

— Orlando won six of last nine series games.
— Magic is 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Manhattan.
— Under is 4-1-1 in last six series games.

Minnesota @ Phoenix
Timberwolves (9-31)
— Minnesota lost 15 of last 18, 25 of its last 31 games.
— Wolves are 3-1 ATS in their last four games overall.
— Over is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Suns (26-12)
— Phoenix won 18 of its last 22 games (17-5 ATS).
— Suns are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games.
— Over is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

— Suns won/covered last three series games.
— Minnesota is 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Phoenix.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.

New Orleans @ Portland
Pelicans (17-23)
— New Orleans lost four of their last six games.
— Pelicans are 3-4 ATS in their last seven road games.
— Over is 22-5-2 in their last 29 games.

Trailblazers (23-16)
— Portland won six of its last eight games SU.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Blazers are 7-3 ATS in last ten home games.
— Over is 6-2 in Portland’s last eight games.

— Teams split last ten series games.
— Blazers rallied late to nip New Orleans 125-124 here Tuesday.
— Pelicans are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Oregon.
— Last four series games went over the total.

Charlotte @ LA Lakers
Hornets (20-19)
— Charlotte won four of its last six games SU.
— Hornets are 9-6 ATS in their last 15 road games.
— Over is 10-0 in Charlotte’s last ten road games.

Lakers (27-13)
— Lakers won five of their last seven games.
— Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games.
— Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

— Lakers won/covered four of last five series games.
— Hornets are 2-2-1 ATS in last five series games played here.
— Last three series games went over the total.




NBA

Thursday, March 18

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Trend Report
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Utah @ Washington
Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games on the road
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Utah

Oklahoma City @ Atlanta
Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Orlando @ New York
Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games on the road
New York
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
New York is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

New Orleans @ Portland
New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Minnesota @ Phoenix
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Phoenix
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Charlotte @ LA Lakers
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home


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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 18

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UTAH (29 - 10) at WASHINGTON (14 - 25) - 3/18/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 26-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
UTAH is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
UTAH is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
UTAH is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 2-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (13 - 26) at NEW YORK (20 - 21) - 3/18/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 5-3 straight up against NEW YORK 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 23) at ATLANTA (20 - 20) - 3/18/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 68-48 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 36-14 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (9 - 31) at PHOENIX (26 - 12) - 3/18/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 40-61 ATS (-27.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-55 ATS (-29.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) after allowing 130 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PHOENIX is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (17 - 23) at PORTLAND (23 - 16) - 3/18/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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CHARLOTTE (20 - 19) at LA LAKERS (27 - 13) - 3/18/2021, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 209-259 ATS (-75.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 42-64 ATS (-28.4 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, March 18








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Hoop Trends for Thursday March 18
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Oklahoma City at Atlanta (7:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Thunder are 10-0 ATS (10.70 ppg) with less than two days rest off a loss in which they scored less than 15% of their points on free throws.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Minnesota at Phoenix (9:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Timberwolves are 0-13 ATS (-7.27 ppg) after their opponent shot over 55% from the field.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: New Orleans at Portland (10:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Pelicans are 15-0-1 OU (12.12 ppg) after Brandon Ingram was their high scorer last game.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Oklahoma City at Atlanta (7:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Thunder are 0-12 OU (-10.42 ppg) off a game as a dog in which they had more turnovers than assists.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)