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**StarDust Bum** · 03-18-2021, 02:26 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 18
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

UTA at WAS 07:00 PM
UTA -11.0
O 238.0

OKC at ATL 07:30 PM
ATL -7.0
O 224.5

ORL at NY 07:30 PM
ORL +5.0
U 206.5

NO at POR 10:00 PM
NO +1.0
O 239.5

MIN at PHO 10:00 PM
PHO -10.5
U 231.5

CHA at LAL 10:30 PM
LAL -8.0
O 224.5

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** · 03-19-2021, 01:03 AM

THURSDAY, MARCH 18
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

UTA at WAS 07:00 PM
UTA -11.0.........122 - 131......LOSER
O 238.0....................WINNER

OKC at ATL 07:30 PM
ATL -7.0.............93 - 116
O 224.5....................LOSER

ORL at NY 07:30 PM
ORL +5.0..............93 - 94.........WINNER
U 206.5........................WINNER

NO at POR 10:00 PM
NO +1.0.............93 - 101...........LOSER
O 239.5...................LOSER

MIN at PHO 10:00 PM
PHO -10.5...........123 - 119.....LOSER
U 231.5............................LOSER

CHA at LAL 10:30 PM
LAL -8.0..............116 - 105.....WINNER
O 224.5..........................LOSER

NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/18/2021..4-7-0.....36.36%.......-18.50
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......72-73-4.....49.65%......- 41.50

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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** · 03-19-2021, 02:12 AM

Friday’s 6-pack
Players who played most games in NBA history:
1,611— Robert Parish
1,560— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
1,541— Vince Carter
1,522— Dirk Nowitzi
1,504— John Stockton
1,476— Karl Malone

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 539,629
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

Quote of the Day
“Video is so important, to have that immediate feedback. It helps pitchers, catchers, hitters, and lets you know if what you’re seeing is right or wrong.”
JT Realmuto

Friday’s quiz
What is the only #16-seed to beat a #1-seed in the NCAA Tournament?

Thursday’s quiz
Since 2010, Dodgers (962) have the most regular season wins.

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

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Friday’s Den: Welcome to the best weekend of the year

13) UCLA 86, Michigan State 80 OT
— Spartans led by 11 at halftime- they scored 3 points in last 6:20.
— Michigan State lost four of its last six games.
— UCLA breaks a 4-game skid, plays BYU Saturday.

12) Drake 53, Wichita State 52
— Drake scored 25 points in first 28:36, 28 points in last 11:24.
— When they were MVC rivals, Wichita beat Drake the last 14 times they played.
— Bulldogs move on to play USC Saturday.

11) Texas Southern 60, Mount St Mary’s 52
— Mount St Mary’s led by 10 at half, scored only 22 points in 2nd half.
— Texas Southern has won 15 of its last 16 games.
— Tigers move on to play #1-seed Michigan Saturday.

10) Norfolk State 54, Appalachian State 53:
— Norfolk led by 19 in second half, blew the lead, rallied from down 6 with 5:22 left.
— App State missed their first 19 3-pointers, finished 6-36.
— Norfolk State moves on to play #1 Gonzaga Saturday.

9) Jalen Wilson, leading rebounder for Kansas, is out for the Jayhawks’ first round game with Eastern Washington.

8) Gonzaga is the 20th team to be unbeaten heading into the NCAA Tournament; of the previous 19, seven of them won the NCAA title, with Indiana in 1976 the last one. Lot more teams in the tournament since the mid-80’s; have to win six games to win a title now.

7) 12 of the last 32 national champs won their conference tournament.

6) In the NFL, Buffalo Bills signed former Chicago QB Mitchell Trubisky to be their backup QB. Wonder how the Bears’ GM explains away trading 3rd and 4th-round picks to move up to draft Trubisky, when Patrick Mahomes was sitting there in the same draft. Oy.

5) Las Vegas Raiders want backup QB Marcus Mariota to take a pay cut, from $10.725M to $3M a year. If Mariota declines, Raiders are expected to release him. Dallas needs a backup QB, so Mariota could land there if the Raiders release him.

4) According to the Boston Globe and Andy, who reads this website, New England Patriots were “uncharacteristically extravagant in NFL free agency Monday, essentially buying a new team” for ’21, awarding contracts to seven free agents with a “maximum value” close to $200M and nearly $100M in guarantees.

Of the previous five NFL teams who spent that much dinero on free agents, none of them made the playoffs the following season.

3) In baseball, hitters seem happy that in-game video is back in dugouts this season; there are lot of hitters who became dependent on seeing their at-bats when they got back to the dugout, so they could make adjustments for their next turn at the dish.

2) When I was in high school, a long time ago, the mid-70’s, ESPN didn’t exist yet and I didn’t have control of our family’s remote control anyway, so I spent lot of nights in my room, listening to ballgames on the radio. Lot of nights.

My parents had this battery-powered radio that was the size of a shoe box; at night, it could get any station between Albany and Detroit and as far south as Baltimore, St Louis on a good night.

For 2-3 years, I spent a ton of time listening to Cleveland Indians games on WWWE in the summer and Cavaliers’ games in the winter. Joe Tait was the play-by-play guy for both teams; he was enthusiastic but fair, smart as hell and he taught me a lot about sports, he helped fuel the passion for sports that I still carry today.

Mr Tait passed away last week at age 83; I was watching the replay of an Indians’ spring training game the other night and they paid tribute to him. He was so much fun to listen to, yelling “Bingo!!!!” when Bobby Smith would nail a jumper; his banter with baseball partner Herb Score taught me a lot about baseball.

RIP sir, you were freakin’ great at your job.

1) Somewhere upstairs in this house of mine, there is a cassette tape with the last inning of a 1977 Indians-Angels game, Dennis Eckersley’s no-hitter. I had this genius idea that I could be a broadcaster, so I would tape broadcasters and try to learn how they did it. That plan never got too far off the ground.

This afternoon, I looked up the boxscore of that 1977 game, 44 years ago and it downed on me; of the 10 guys who started for the Indians that night, four of them are still baseball broadcasters:
— Dennis Eckersley (Red Sox)
— Ray Fosse (A’s)
— Duane Kuiper (Giants)
— Rick Manning (Indians)

Enjoy the basketball games this weekend; if you see a pizza delivery guy wandering around lost, send him to my house.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2021, 11:09 AM

563SAN ANTONIO -564 CLEVELAND
SAN ANTONIO is 462-385 ATS (38.5 Units) vs. losing teams since 1996.

565SACRAMENTO -566 BOSTON
BOSTON is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in home games after a game where they failed to cover the spread in the current season.

567GOLDEN STATE -568 MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS are 202-161 ATS (24.9 Units) in home games after a win since 1996.

569DETROIT -570 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the current season.

573BROOKLYN -574 ORLANDO
ORLANDO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) vs. excellent 3 point shooting teams - making >=39% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.

575INDIANA -576 MIAMI
INDIANA is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the current season.

577CHICAGO -578 DENVER
CHICAGO is 12-1 ATS (10.9 Units) in road games after 2 consecutive non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

579DALLAS -580 PORTLAND
DALLAS are 15-5 ATS (9.5 Units) as a road favorite of 6 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

581MINNESOTA -582 PHOENIX
MINNESOTA is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) when the total >=220 in the last 3 seasons.

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 19

Sacramento @ Boston
Kings (16-24)
— Sacramento split its last six games SU.
— Kings are 3-6 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 4-0 in Sacramento’s last four games

Celtics (20-20)
— Boston is 1-3 since the All-Star break.
— Celtics are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
— Over is 9-4 in last 13 Boston games.

— Celtics won seven of last ten series games.
— Kings are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Boston.
— Under is 6-3 in last nine series games.

San Antonio @ Cleveland
Spurs (21-16)
— San Antonio won three of its last four games.
— Spurs are 11-6 ATS on road this season.
— Under is 5-1 in Spurs’ last six games.

Cavaliers (15-25)
— Cleveland lost four of its last five games.
— Cavaliers are 6-3 ATS in their last nine games overall.
— Six of last seven Cleveland home games stayed under total.

— Cavaliers won last two series games, both in OT, after losing previous eight meetings.
— Spurs are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Cleveland.
— Three of last four series games went over.

Indiana @ Miami
Pacers (17-22)
— Indiana lost 13 of its last 18 games.
— Pacers are 1-6 ATS in their last six road games.
— Over is 9-3-1 in Indiana’s last 13 games.

Heat (22-19)
— Miami won five of its last six games overall.
— Heat is 5-3 ATS in last eight home games.
— Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

— Heat won seven of last eight series games.
— Pacers are 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Miami.
— Under is 5-1 in last six series games.

Brooklyn @ Orlando
Nets (28-13)
— Brooklyn won 14 of their last 15 games (13-2 ATS).
— Nets are 8-0 ATS in last eight road games.
— Six of last eight Brooklyn road games went over.

Magic (13-27)
— Orlando lost nine in row, 17 of its last 21 games.
— Magic is 5-2-1 ATS in last eight home games.
— Over is 3-1 in their last four home games.

— Brooklyn won last three series games.
— Nets are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Orlando.
— Over is 5-5 in last ten series games.

Utah @ Toronto
Jazz (29-11)
— Utah lost four of its last six games.
— Jazz is 2-6 ATS in its last eight road games.
— Over is 8-3 in Utah’s last 11 games.

Raptors (17-23)
— Toronto lost six in row, eight of its last nine games.
— Raptors are 4-3 ATS in their last seven “home” games.
— Six of last eight Toronto games went over the total.

— Toronto won/covered last four series games.
— Jazz are 1-4 ATS in last five road series games.
— Over is 6-3 in last nine series games.

Detroit @ Houston
Pistons (11-29)
— Detroit lost 10 of its last 13 games
— Pistons are 6-3 ATS in last nine games overall.
— Under is 9-4 in Detroit’s last 13 games.

Rockets (11-28)
— Houston lost its last 18 games (2-16 ATS).
— Rockets are 0-10 ATS in last ten home games.
— Under is 13-3-1 in their last 17 home games.

— Detroit won six of last ten series games.
— Pistons covered their last five visits to Houston.
— Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

Golden State @ Memphis
Warriors (21-20)
— Golden State lost five of its last seven games.
— Warriors are 1-4 ATS in last five road games.
— Under is 7-1 in their last eight road games.

Grizzlies (18-19)
— Memphis lost four of its last six games.
— Grizzlies are 6-2 ATS in last eight games overall.
— Under is 11-2 in their last 13 games.

— Memphis won three of last four series games.
— Warriors are 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Tennessee.
— Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.

Chicago @ Denver
Bulls (18-21)
— Chicago is 3-5 in its last eight games SU.
— Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games.
— Under is 4-0 in their last four games.

Nuggets (24-16)
— Denver is 12-5 in its last 17 games overall.
— Nuggets are 8-11 ATS at home this season.
— Over is 6-4 in Denver’s last ten home games.

— Nuggets won last eight series games.
— Bulls are 1-3 ATS in last four visits to Denver.
— Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Minnesota @ Phoenix
Timberwolves (10-31)
— Minnesota is 3-2 SU since All-Star break.
— Wolves are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
— Over is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Suns (26-12)
— Phoenix won 18 of its last 23 games (17-6 ATS).
— Suns are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games.
— Over is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.

— Timberwolves upset Phoenix 123-119 here last night.
— Suns won/covered three of last four series games.
— Minnesota is 3-3 ATS in last six visits to Phoenix.
— Three of last five series games stayed under.

Dallas @ Portland
Mavericks (21-18)
— Mavericks won 12 of their last 16 games.
— Mavericks are 3-5 ATS in last eight road games.
— Under is 9-2 in last 11 Dallas games.

Trailblazers (24-16)
— Portland won seven of its last nine games SU.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Blazers are 8-3 ATS in last 11 home games.
— Over is 6-3 in Portland’s last nine games.

— Blazers won four of last six series games.
— Dallas covered two of last three visits to Oregon.
— Last six series games went over the total.

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NBA

Friday, March 19

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Trend Report
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Sacramento @ Boston
Sacramento
Sacramento is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road
Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

San Antonio @ Cleveland
San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games
San Antonio is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games at home

Utah @ Toronto
Utah
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Utah
Toronto is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Utah

Indiana @ Miami
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Indiana's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Miami
Miami
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Indiana

Detroit @ Houston
Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 14 games at home
Houston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Detroit

Brooklyn @ Orlando
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Orlando is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn

Golden State @ Memphis
Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games on the road
Golden State is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing Memphis
Memphis
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games at home

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

Dallas @ Portland
Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

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 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Phoenix
Phoenix is 15-4 ATS in its last 19 games
Phoenix is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games

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NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 19

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SAN ANTONIO (21 - 16) at CLEVELAND (15 - 25) - 3/19/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1144-1015 ATS (+27.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 387-307 ATS (+49.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 385-317 ATS (+36.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 462-385 ATS (+38.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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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SACRAMENTO (16 - 24) at BOSTON (20 - 20) - 3/19/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 148-187 ATS (-57.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-0 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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GOLDEN STATE (21 - 20) at MEMPHIS (18 - 19) - 3/19/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 51-38 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 4-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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DETROIT (11 - 29) at HOUSTON (11 - 28) - 3/19/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 60-86 ATS (-34.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
HOUSTON is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
HOUSTON is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
HOUSTON is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

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

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UTAH (29 - 11) at TORONTO (17 - 23) - 3/19/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
UTAH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-0 straight up against UTAH 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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BROOKLYN (28 - 13) at ORLANDO (13 - 27) - 3/19/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (17 - 22) at MIAMI (22 - 19) - 3/19/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 102-71 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-5 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (18 - 21) at DENVER (24 - 16) - 3/19/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
CHICAGO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

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

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DALLAS (21 - 18) at PORTLAND (24 - 16) - 3/19/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 240-190 ATS (+31.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 592-510 ATS (+31.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 91-71 ATS (+12.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-4 straight up against DALLAS 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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MINNESOTA (10 - 31) at PHOENIX (26 - 13) - 3/19/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 41-61 ATS (-26.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-55 ATS (-28.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 88-129 ATS (-53.9 Units) after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 34-52 ATS (-23.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PHOENIX is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 186-229 ATS (-65.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Dunkel

Friday, March 19

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Hoop Trends for Friday March 19
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Chicago at Denver (9:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Bulls are 11-0 ATS (10.27 ppg) as a road dog playing with rest.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Detroit at Houston (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Rockets are 0-14 ATS (-10.46 ppg) at home with less than two days rest coming off a 10+ point loss.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Brooklyn at Orlando (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Nets are 12-0 OU (19.38 ppg) as a road favorite.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Utah at Orlando (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Jazz are 0-12-2 OU (-11.86 ppg) as a road favorite when they lost at least their last two meetings against this opponent.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

**StarDust Bum** · 03-19-2021, 11:15 AM

FRIDAY, MARCH 19
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SA at CLE 07:30 PM
CLE +4.5
U 211.0

SAC at BOS 07:30 PM
SAC +7.0
U 233.0

IND at MIA 08:00 PM
MIA -4.0
U 215.5

BK at ORL 08:00 PM
ORL +10.5
U 223.5

UTA at TOR 08:00 PM
TOR +5.0
O 230.5

GS at MEM 08:00 PM
MEM -8.0
U 221.5

DET at HOU 08:00 PM
DET +1.5
U 214.0

CHI at DEN 09:00 PM
DEN -7.0
O 224.5

DAL at POR 10:00 PM
POR +3.5
O 227.5

MIN at PHO 10:00 PM
MIN +11.0
O 231.5

NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/18/2021..4-7-0.....36.36%.......-18.50
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......72-73-4.....49.65%......- 41.50

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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** · 03-20-2021, 12:43 AM

FRIDAY, MARCH 19
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SA at CLE 07:30 PM
CLE +4.5...........116 - 110
U 211.0..............LOSER

SAC at BOS 07:30 PM
SAC +7.0.............107 96
U 233.0...................WINNER

IND at MIA 08:00 PM
MIA -4.0.............137 - 110....LOSER
U 215.5

BK at ORL 08:00 PM
ORL +10.5..........113 - 121....WINNER
U 223.5

UTA at TOR 08:00 PM
TOR +5.0..........115 - 112....WINNER
O 230.5...........LOSER

GS at MEM 08:00 PM
MEM -8.0..........116 - 103....LOSER
U 221.5.......................WINNER

DET at HOU 08:00 PM
DET +1.5..............113 - 100......WINNER
U 214.0

CHI at DEN 09:00 PM
DEN -7.0......127 - 131....LOSER
O 224.5....................WINNER

DAL at POR 10:00 PM
POR +3.5..............119 - 125
O 227.5....................WINNER

MIN at PHO 10:00 PM
MIN +11.0.........101 - 113.....LOSER
O 231.5...........................LOSER

NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/19/2021..7-7-0.....50.00%.......-3.50
03/18/2021..4-7-0.....36.36%.......-18.50
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......79-80-4.....49.68%......- 45.00

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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** · 03-20-2021, 12:52 AM

FRIDAY, MARCH 19
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

VT at FLA 12:15 PM
FLA +1.0...............70 -75.......WINNER

COLG at ARK 12:45 PM
COLG +8.5............68 - 85
O 161.5..................LOSER

DREX at ILL 01:15 PM
ILL -22.5............49 - 78.....WINNER
U 143.0.......................WINNER

USU at TTU 01:45 PM
USU +4.0...........53 - 65......LOSER
U 130.0

ORU at OSU 03:00 PM
ORU +15.5............75 - 72
O 158.0 ...........LOSER

HART at BAY 03:30 PM
BAY -25.5..........55 - 79.........LOSER
O 140.0.........................LOSER

GT at L-IL 04:00 PM
L-IL -5.5..........60 - 71....WINNER
U 124.0

ORST at TENN 04:30 PM
ORST +8.5...........70 - 56....WINNER
O 131.5....................LOSER

LIB at OKST 06:25 PM
LIB +7.0..............60 - 69....LOSER
O 139.0

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EVENING BEST BETS:

BUFF at CSU 07:00 PM
BUFF +2.0..........73 - 75....PUSH
O 154.0.......................LOSER

WIS at UNC 07:10 PM
UNC -1.5........85 - 62.....LOSER
U 136.5...................LOSER

CLEVST at HOU 07:15 PM
HOU -20.0........56 - 87
O 134.5................WINNER

UNT at PUR 07:25 PM
UNT +7.0.............78 - 69...WINNER
O 124.5...................WINNER

LT at MISS 09:00 PM
LT +3.5................70 - 61.....WINNER
O 129.5

RUTG at CLEM 09:20 PM
RUTG -2.0..........60 - 56
U 125.0..........................WINNER

SYR at SDSU 09:40 PM
SDSU -3.0..........78 - 62...........LOSER
U 138.5...................LOSER

MORE at WVU 09:50 PM
MORE +13.0.......67 - 84........LOSER
O 136.0...............................WINNER

WIN at VILL 09:57 PM
WIN +6.5.........63 - 73
U 143.0....................WINNER

2021 NCAA AND NIT TOURNAMENT BEST BETS

DATE...............W-L-T...................%.................UNITS

03/19/2021..........12-13-0...............48.00%.........-11.50
03/18/2021............3-4-1................ 42.85%..........- 7.00
03/17/2021............4-0-0...............100.00%..........+2000

TOTALS..............19-17-1.................52.77%.........+1.50

**StarDust Bum** · 03-20-2021, 01:42 AM

Saturday’s 6-pack
Since 2000, biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history:
+21.5— Norfolk State over Missouri, 2012
+20.5— Md-Baltimore County over Virginia, 2018
+17.5— Hampton over Iowa State, 2001
+16.5— Middle Tennessee State over Michigan State
+15— Oral Roberts over Ohio State, 2021
+14— Bucknell over Kansas, 2005

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 540,430
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

Quote of the Day
“Nothing ends well, or else it wouldn’t end.”
Coughlin’s Law, from the movie Cocktail

Saturday’s quiz
Indiana’s 1976 team is the last unbeaten national champ in college basketball; going into that Final Four, there was another unbeaten team. Who was it?
(Hint: That school is also in this NCAA Tournament)

Friday’s quiz
UMBC is the only #16-seed to beat a #1-seed in the NCAA Tournament- they beat Virginia in 2018.

Thursday’s quiz
Since 2010, Dodgers (962) have the most regular season wins.

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Saturday’s Den: Wrapping up the first full day of March Madness

West Virginia 84, Morehead State 67:
— Bob Huggins wins his 900th game as a head coach.
— Morehead State made 10-19 on the arc, still didn’t cover as 12-point dogs.
— Sunday will be like a 2012 Big East reunion- West Virginia-Syracuse.

North Texas 78, Purdue 69, OT:
— Mean Green won its last five games, giving up 57 ppg.
— This was Mean Green’s first NCAA Tournament win in school history.
— Purdue is now 3-3 in their last six first round games.

Oral Roberts 75, Ohio State 72, OT:
— Four Oral Roberts starters played 42:00+
— Buckeyes shot 5-23 on arc, 9-18 on foul line. No bueno.
— If you care about such things, #15-seeds are 1-7 SU in next round, 2-5-1 ATS

Oregon State 70, Tennessee 56:
— Tennessee’s center Fulkerson (eye injury) didn’t play; Beavers’ 7-1 Silva was 8-8 from floor.
— Oregon State wins NCAA Tournament game for first time since 1982.
— Since 1987, #12-seeds are 31-18 ATS in 2nd round, 3-6 since 2014.

Florida 75, Virginia Tech 70, OT:
— Tech led by 10 early, by 8 with 15:03 left, let it slip away.
— Hokies sent game to OT with 3-pointer with 0:01 left.
— Florida G Appleby needed stitches for cut to forehead, played only 22:00.

Oklahoma State 69, Liberty 60:
— Liberty led by 3 at half; OSU outscored them 42-30 in second half.
— Cunningham was 3-14 from floor; he tends to coast in first half of games.
— Cunningham is obviously going to the NBA next year; how long does his brother keep his six-figure job as an assistant coach?

Arkansas 85, Colgate 68:
— Colgate played their butts off, led 31-17 early.
— Colgate made 12-27 on arc, but turned ball over 22 times (-12)
— Razorbacks won 12 of their last 14 games.

Loyola Chi 71, Georgia Tech 60:
— Tech got up 13-3 quickly, but missed Moses Wright, ACC player of year.
— Loyola was 11-27 on arc, outscored Tech 10-3 on foul line.
— Since 2013, MVC teams are 11-1 SU, 10-2 ATS in NCAA games.

Rutgers 60, Clemson 56:
— Clemson led by 5 early in 2nd half;
— Rutgers held Tigers to 35.6% from floor, outrebounded them 41-32.
— Favorites went 10-6 ATS in Friday’s games.

Villanova 73, Winthrop 63
— Villanova shot 57.7% inside arc, win for only 2nd time in last five games.
— Winthrop finishes season 23-2; they were in NCAA for only 2nd time in last decade.
— Villanova plays #13-seed North Texas Sunday.

Syracuse 78, San Diego State 62
— Syracuse made 15-27 on the arc; its easier shooting outside the dome.
— Buddy Boeheim had 30 points; he’ll be in the NBA in two years.
— San Diego State started four seniors; will their coach bolt for Minnesota?

Wisconsin 85, North Carolina 62:
— Only time Badgers scored more points this year? November 27, vs Ark-Pine Bluff.
— Wisconsin made 13-27 on arc, scored 1.29 points/possession.
— North Carolina was 2-5 this year when they rebounded 33.3% or less of their own missed shots; they grabbed 30% of their misses in this game.

Texas Tech 65, Utah State 53:
— Aggies shot 58% inside arc, but turned ball over 22 times (-14)
— Texas Tech forces turnovers 24.1% of time (#6).
— Arkansas-Texas Tech is a matchup from the old Southwest Conference.

Illinois 78, Drexel 49:
— This looked a 1-16 game; not competitive.
— Dragons have to be proud of making NCAAs for first time since 1996.
— Illinois took only eight foul shots, seven 3-pointers; they steamrolled Drexel.

Baylor 79, Hartford 55:
— This was a stress-free win for Baylor; they play Wisconsin-UNC winner Sunday.
— Baylor is shooting 41.4% on arc this season, best in country.
— America East teams are now 6-2 ATS in last eight tournament games; Hartford was +26.

Houston 87, Cleveland State 56:
— Cougars led by 8 at half, then coasted home; one of the day’s worst games.
— Last eight years, Horizon teams are 0-9 in NCAA’s (2-7 ATS)
— Houston has won 8 in a row, has #1 eFG% defense in country.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-20-2021, 11:25 AM

501ATLANTA -502 LA LAKERS
ATLANTA is 11-29 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games as a dog of 3.5 to 9.5 in the last 3 seasons.

503SACRAMENTO -504 PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games in the current season.

507SAN ANTONIO -508 MILWAUKEE
MILWAUKEE is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of 10 or more in the current season.

509CHARLOTTE -510 LA CLIPPERS
LA CLIPPERS are 9-0 ATS (9 Units) after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread over the last 2 seasons.

NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, March 20

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, March 20

Atlanta @ LA Lakers
Hawks (21-20)
— Hawks are 7-0 SU since they fired their coach (5-1-1 ATS).
— Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games.
— 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 road games went over the total.

Lakers (28-13)
— Lakers won six of their last eight games.
— Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.
— Under is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

— Lakers won eight of last nine series games.
— Atlanta is 2-3 ATS in last five series games played here.
— Under is 4-1 in last five series games.

Sacramento @ Philadelphia
Kings (17-24)
— Sacramento split its last six games SU.
— Kings are 3-6 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 4-0 in Sacramento’s last four games

76ers (28-13)
— 76ers won 10 of their last 13 games.
— Sixers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games.
— Under is 3-1 in Philly’s last four games.

— 76ers won last four series games.
— Kings covered their last three visits to Philly.
— Under is 4-2 in last six series games.

Golden State @ Memphis
Warriors (22-20)
— Golden State won three of its last four games.
— Warriors are 2-4 ATS in last six road games.
— Under is 8-1 in their last eight road games.

Grizzlies (18-20)
— Memphis lost five of its last seven games.
— Grizzlies are 6-3 ATS in last nine games overall.
— Under is 12-2 in their last 14 games.

— Warriors won 116-103 here last night.
— Teams split last six series games.
— Golden State is 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Memphis.
— Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

San Antonio @ Milwaukee
Spurs (22-16)
— San Antonio won four of its last five games.
— Spurs are 12-6 ATS on road this season.
— Under is 5-2 in Spurs’ last seven games.

Bucks (26-14)
— Milwaukee won 10 of its last 11 games
— Bucks are 5-2 ATS in last seven home games.
— Over is 4-2 in Milwaukee’s last six home games

— Milwaukee won five of last seven series games.
— San Antonio covered last four series games.
— Last five series games went over.

Charlotte @ LA Clippers
Hornets (20-20)
— Charlotte lost three of its last four road games SU.
— Hornets are 3-6 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Over is 10-1 in Charlotte’s last 11 road games.

Clippers (26-16)
— Clippers are 5-8 in their last 13 games overall.
— Clippers are 5-2 ATS in last seven home games.
— Over is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

— Clippers won nine of last ten series games.
— Hornets are 3-3 ATS in last six series games played here.
— Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

NBA

Saturday, March 20

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Trend Report
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Atlanta @ LA Lakers
Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Lakers is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta

Sacramento @ Philadelphia
Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Golden State @ Memphis
Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Golden State's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Memphis's last 12 games

San Antonio @ Milwaukee
San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing San Antonio

Charlotte @ LA Clippers
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Charlotte's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
LA Clippers is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Charlotte

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 20

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ATLANTA (21 - 20) at LA LAKERS (28 - 13) - 3/20/2021, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 24-48 ATS (-28.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SACRAMENTO (17 - 24) at PHILADELPHIA (28 - 13) - 3/20/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 171-134 ATS (+23.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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GOLDEN STATE (22 - 20) at MEMPHIS (18 - 20) - 3/20/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (22 - 16) at MILWAUKEE (26 - 14) - 3/20/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1145-1015 ATS (+28.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 388-307 ATS (+50.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 302-364 ATS (-98.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 90-142 ATS (-66.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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 - 20) at LA CLIPPERS (26 - 16) - 3/20/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 209-260 ATS (-77.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 42-65 ATS (-29.5 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 85-63 ATS (+15.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season.
CHARLOTTE is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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Hoop Trends for Saturday March 20
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Sacramento at Philadelphia (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The 76ers are 10-0 ATS (9.70 ppg) at home after they shot under 40% from the field.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Golden State at Memphis (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Warriors are 0-10-1 ATS (-13.45 ppg) with no rest off a win in which they had less than 15% of their points from free throws.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Sacramento at Philadelphia (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The 76ers are 11-0 OU (11.27 ppg) as a home favorite coming off a game as a dog.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Golden State at Memphis (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Grizzlies are 0-9-1 OU (-10.65 ppg) off a game as a favorite in which Ja Morant was their high scorer.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

**StarDust Bum** · 03-20-2021, 11:29 AM

SATURDAY, MARCH 20
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

ATL at LAL 03:30 PM
ATL +4.0
O 220.0

SAC at PHI 08:00 PM
SAC +6.5
O 230.5

GS at MEM 08:00 PM
GS +5.5
O 219.5

SA at MIL 09:00 PM
MIL -9.5
O 231.0

CHA at LAC 10:00 PM
LAC -9.5
O 232.0

NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/19/2021..7-7-0.....50.00%.......-3.50
03/18/2021..4-7-0.....36.36%.......-18.50
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......79-80-4.....49.68%......- 45.00

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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** · 03-21-2021, 02:01 AM

SATURDAY, MARCH 20
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

ATL at LAL 03:30 PM
ATL +4.0........99 - 94
O 220.0.................LOSER

SAC at PHI 08:00 PM
SAC +6.5..........105 - 129
O 230.5..................WINNER

GS at MEM 08:00 PM
GS +5.5...........103 - 111..LOSER
O 219.5...................LOSER

SA at MIL 09:00 PM
MIL -9.5...........113 - 120....LOSER
O 231.0.....................WINNER

CHA at LAC 10:00 PM
LAC -9.5.............98 - 125...........WINNER
O 232.0

NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/20/2021..3-4-0.....42.85..........-7.00
03/19/2021..7-7-0.....50.00%.......-3.50
03/18/2021..4-7-0.....36.36%.......-18.50
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......82-84-4.....49.39%......- 52.00

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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** · 03-21-2021, 02:26 AM

Sunday’s 6-pack
NBA leaders in minutes/game:
37.9— James Harden, BK
36.8— Julius Randle, NY
36.7— Fred Van Vleet, Tor
36.3—Domantas Sabonis, Ind
36.2— Damian Lillard, Port
36.0— Collin Sexton, Clev

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 540,430
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

Fact of the Day
This is first time since 1979 the Sweet 16 won’t have North Carolina, Duke or Kentucky in it.

Sunday’s quiz
Which current SEC basketball coach was Dwyane Wade’s college coach at Marquette?

Saturday’s quiz
Indiana’s 1976 team is the last unbeaten national champ in college basketball; going into that Final Four, there was another unbeaten team- Rutgers. Many of the Rutgers players had been recruited by Dick Vitale, who was a Rutgers assistant before becoming coach at Detroit.

Friday’s quiz
UMBC is the only #16-seed to beat a #1-seed in the NCAA Tournament- they beat Virginia in 2018.

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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping a sports Saturday

Abilene Christian 53, Texas 52:
— 23 turnovers for Texas, in a low-possession game.
— Abilene Christian leads country in forcing turnovers.
— Under Smart, Texas is 0-3 in NCAA Tournament games.

Ohio 62, Virginia 58:
Virginia’s last three NCAA tournaments:
— 2021- Lose in first round as a 4-seed (7.5-point favorite)
— 2019- Won national title
— 2018- Lost in first round as a 1-seed (22.5-point favorite)

— Two guys on Ohio U played the whole game.
— Virginia team got to Indiana Friday; they were 8-31 on the arc.
— Ohio-Creighton is an odd 2nd round game on Monday.

Colorado 96, Georgetown 78:
— Colorado made 16-25 on arc, scored 1.32 ppp.
— Four years at Georgetown, Patrick Ewing is 62-59, 26-44 in league games.
— Colorado plays Florida State in second round Monday.

Florida State 64, NC-Greensboro 54:
— Not often a team goes 0-9 on arc and wins, but Florida State did that here.
— This game was 51-50 with 4:52 left; UNCG played well.
— Seminoles played nine guys 10:00+; not many teams do that.

Kansas 93, Eastern Washington 84:
— EWU Eagles led by 10 with 17:58 left in game.
— Jayhawks made 12-30 on arc, scored 1.24 ppp.
— Jayhawks won nine of last ten games, after a 12-7 start.

LSU 76, St Bonaventure 61:
— LSU won five of its last six games, after a 4-6 midseason slump.
— Bonnies shot only 33.3% from floor.
— LSU gave up 78+ points in all their losses; Bonnies didn’t have enough firepower.

Michigan 82, Texas Southern 66:
— Game was 42-24 at halftime, stress-free day for the Wolverines.
— Livers missed another game for Michigan; they didn’t need him here.
— Monday’s game with LSU should be interesting.

Creighton 63, Cal-Santa Barbara 62:
— Kid on UCSB missed a putback at rim with 0:01 left.
— Gauchos led by 6 with 5:24 left; they outscored Creighton 13-4 on foul line.
— Creighton’s subs played total of 27:00, scored two points.

Alabama 68, Iona 55:
— Game was 33-32 at halftime; Alabama wore them down in 2nd half.
— Iona goes 12-6 in Pitino’s first year, with a 52-day pause; the man can coach.
— Alabama-Maryland will be an interesting game Monday.

Oklahoma 72, Missouri 68:
— Sooners won for only second time in last seven games.
— Mizzou shot only 35.5% inside arc in this game.
— Cuonzo Martin made Sweet 16 at Tennessee in 2014; since then, he is 0-3 in tourney games.

USC 72, Drake 56
— Game was 40-37 at halftime; Drake was 2 for its first 23 in 2nd half.
— Bulldogs had a great year, going 26-5 with a win in First Four Thursday.
— USC plays Kansas Monday, which should be a prime time game.

Maryland 63, UConn 54
— Maryland’s starters all played 33:00+; they held UConn to 32.3% from floor.
— Huskies lost their last two games, scoring 56-54 points.
— Since 1998, Maryland won 14 of 15 first round games.

Iowa 86, Grand Canyon 74:
— Iowa made 10-22 on arc, scored a whopping 1.37 ppp.
— Antelopes started four seniors, made NCAAs for first time, a terrific season.
— Iowa plays Oregon Monday; Ducks got a bye Saturday because of COVID.

Oregon advanced after VCU couldn’t play because of COVID issues.

Gonzaga 98, Norfolk State 55:
— When better team makes 14-27 on the arc, it’ll be an ugly game.
— Game was 43-23 at halftime, then it got worse.
— #1-seeds were 2-2 ATS, #2-seeds 1-3 this weekend.

UCLA 73, BYU 62:
— Surprisingly easy win for the Bruins, who play Abilene Christian Monday.
— Since 2003, WCC teams other than Gonzaga are 3-9 ATS in first round.
— Pac-12 teams are 5-0 SU so far this week.

**StarDust Bum** · 03-21-2021, 11:38 AM

511INDIANA -512 MIAMI
INDIANA is 17-30 ATS (-16 Units) after scoring 110 points or more 2 straight games in the last 3 seasons.

513OKLAHOMA CITY -514 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 0-10 ATS (-11 Units) in home games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

515NEW ORLEANS -516 DENVER
NEW ORLEANS are 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) off a road loss in the last 3 seasons.

517ORLANDO -518 BOSTON
BOSTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season in the current season.

519WASHINGTON -520 BROOKLYN
BROOKLYN is 52-36 ATS (12.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more 3 straight games in the last 3 seasons.

521CHICAGO -522 DETROIT
CHICAGO is 13-1 ATS (11.9 Units) in road games after 2 consecutive non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

523TORONTO -524 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

525PHILADELPHIA -526 NEW YORK
NEW YORK is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) at home when the line is +3 to -3 in the current season.

527LA LAKERS -528 PHOENIX
LA LAKERS are 13-3 ATS (9.7 Units) in road games versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

529DALLAS -530 PORTLAND
DALLAS are 37-22 ATS (12.8 Units) in road games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the last 3 seasons.

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, March 21

Indiana @ Miami
Pacers (18-22)
— Indiana lost 13 of its last 19 games.
— Pacers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Over is 10-3-1 in Indiana’s last 14 games.

Heat (22-20)
— Miami lost last two games, after an 11-1 run.
— Heat is 1-3 ATS in last four home games.
— Over is 3-0 in their last three home games.

— Pacers drilled Miami here 137-110 Friday.
— Heat won seven of last nine series games.
— Indiana is 3-3 ATS in last six visits to Miami.
— Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.

Oklahoma City @ Houston
Thunder (17-24)
— Thunder lost three of their last four games.
— OKC is 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games.
— Under is 4-0 in their last four road games.

Rockets (11-29)
— Houston lost its last 19 games (2-17 ATS).
— Rockets are 0-11 ATS in last 11 home games.
— Under is 14-3-1 in their last 18 home games.

— Teams split last ten series games.
— Thunder is 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Houston.
— Four of last five series games stayed under.

New Orleans @ Denver
Pelicans (17-24)
— New Orleans lost five of their last seven games.
— Pelicans are 3-5 ATS in their last eight road games.
— Over is 22-6-2 in their last 30 games.

Nuggets (25-16)
— Denver is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games overall.
— Nuggets are 8-12 ATS at home this season.
— Over is 7-4 in Denver’s last 11 home games.

— New Orleans won four of last six series games.
— Pelicans covered their last three visits to Denver.
— Four of last five series games stayed under.

Orlando @ Boston
Magic (14-27)
— Orlando lost nine of ten, 17 of its last 22 games.
— Magic is 3-5 ATS in last eight road games.
— Under is 6-1 in their last seven road games.

Celtics (20-21)
— Boston is 1-4 since the All-Star break.
— Celtics are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
— Over is 9-5 in last 14 Boston games.

— Celtics won last four series games.
— Orlando is 4-3 ATS in its last seven visits to Boston.
— Four of last five series games went over.

Washington @ Brooklyn
Wizards (15-25)
— Wizards lost six of last eight games (3-5 ATS)
— Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last seven road games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Under is 7-3 in their last ten road games

Nets (28-14)
— Brooklyn won 14 of their last 16 games (13-3 ATS).
— Nets are 6-4 ATS in last ten home games.
— Four of last five Brooklyn home games stayed under.

— Washington won five of last six series games.
— Wizards are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Brooklyn.
— Over is 5-5 in last ten series games.

Toronto @ Cleveland
Raptors (17-24)
— Toronto lost seven in row, nine of its last ten games.
— Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.
— Seven of last nine Toronto games went over the total.

Cavaliers (15-26)
— Cleveland lost five of its last six games.
— Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS since All-Star break.
— Last three Cleveland games went over the total.

— Toronto won six of last seven series games.
— Raptors covered once in last five visits to Cleveland.
— Over is 6-2 in last eight series games.

Chicago @ Detroit
Bulls (18-22)
— Chicago is 3-6 in its last nine games SU.
— Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games.
— Under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Pistons (12-29)
— Detroit lost 10 of its last 14 games
— Pistons are 7-3 ATS in last ten games overall.
— Under is 12-5 in Detroit’s last 17 games.

— Chicago won/covered last four series games.
— Bulls are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Detroit.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.

Philadelphia @ New York
76ers (29-13)
— 76ers won 11 of their last 14 games.
— Sixers are 3-0 ATS in their last three road games.
— Under is 3-1 in Philly’s last four road games.

Knicks (21-21)
— New York lost three of its last five games.
— Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games.
— Over is 4-2 in New York’s last six games.

— 76ers won last ten series games.
— Philly is 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Manhattan.
— Under is 4-1 in last five series games.

LA Lakers @ Phoenix
Lakers (28-14)
— Lebron James (ankle) is out.
— Lakers won four of their last five games.
— Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games.
— Under is 14-4-1 in their road games.

Suns (27-13)
— Phoenix won 19 of its last 24 games (18-6 ATS).
— Suns are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games.
— Over is 8-4 in their last 12 home games.

— Los Angeles won seven of last nine series games.
— Lakers covered two of last three visits to Phoenix.
— Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.

Dallas @ Portland
Mavericks (21-19)
— Mavericks won 12 of their last 17 games.
— Mavericks are 3-6 ATS in last nine road games.
— Under is 9-3 in last 12 Dallas games.

Trailblazers (25-16)
— Portland won eight of its last ten games SU.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Blazers are 9-3 ATS in last 12 home games.
— Over is 5-2 in Portland’s last seven games.

— Mavericks lost 125-119 here on Friday.
— Portland won last three series games.
— Dallas covered three of last four visits to Oregon.
— Last seven series games went over the total.

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NBA

Sunday, March 21

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Trend Report
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Indiana @ Miami
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Indiana's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Miami
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana

Oklahoma City @ Houston
Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

New Orleans @ Denver
New Orleans
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Denver
Denver
Denver is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing New Orleans

Orlando @ Boston
Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston
Boston is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Orlando
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando

Washington @ Brooklyn
Washington
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
Brooklyn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Toronto @ Cleveland
Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland
Cleveland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
Cleveland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Toronto

Chicago @ Detroit
Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games

Philadelphia @ New York
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
New York
New York is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Dallas @ Portland
Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Portland
Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Dallas

LA Lakers @ Phoenix
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
LA Lakers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 12 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Phoenix is 16-4 ATS in its last 20 games

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NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 21

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INDIANA (18 - 22) at MIAMI (22 - 20) - 3/21/2021, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-6 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-5 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 24) at HOUSTON (11 - 29) - 3/21/2021, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 68-49 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 49-32 ATS (+13.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 36-15 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
HOUSTON is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-7 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (17 - 24) at DENVER (25 - 16) - 3/21/2021, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-3 straight up against DENVER 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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ORLANDO (14 - 27) at BOSTON (20 - 21) - 3/21/2021, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-3 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-3 straight up against ORLANDO 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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WASHINGTON (15 - 25) at BROOKLYN (28 - 14) - 3/21/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 149-192 ATS (-62.2 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-87 ATS (-35.7 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 27-49 ATS (-26.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 87-63 ATS (+17.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (18 - 22) at DETROIT (12 - 29) - 3/21/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
DETROIT is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-4 straight up against DETROIT 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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TORONTO (17 - 24) at CLEVELAND (15 - 26) - 3/21/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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PHILADELPHIA (29 - 13) at NEW YORK (21 - 21) - 3/21/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 10-0 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (28 - 14) at PHOENIX (27 - 13) - 3/21/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 6-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (21 - 19) at PORTLAND (25 - 16) - 3/21/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 240-191 ATS (+29.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 592-511 ATS (+29.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-4 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Hoop Trends for Sunday March 21
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Dallas at Portland (10:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Trailblazers are 11-0 ATS (9.45 ppg) off a home win in which they had assists on less than 40 percent of their made field goals.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Oklahoma City at Houston (2:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Rockets are 0-13 ATS (-9.81 ppg) as a favorite off a 10+ point loss.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Philadelphia at New York (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The 76ers are 13-0 OU (12.65 ppg) on the road with no rest off a win in which they scored at least 18 fast break points.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Indiana at Miami (1:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Heat are 0-12-1 OU (-11.38 ppg) at home after their opponent shot 50% or better from beyond the arc last game.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

**StarDust Bum** · 03-21-2021, 11:45 AM

SUNDAY, MARCH 21
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

IND at MIA 01:00 PM
IND +4.0
O 219.0

OKC at HOU 02:00 PM
OKC +4.0
U 217.5

NO at DEN 03:00 PM
NO +6.0
U 230.0

ORL at BOS 03:30 PM
ORL +8.5
U 215.5

WAS at BK 07:00 PM
WAS +8.5
O 248.0

CHI at DET 07:00 PM
DET +3.0
U 217.5

TOR at CLE 07:00 PM
CLE +7.5
O 217.0

PHI at NY 08:00 PM
NY +1.0
U 213.5

DAL at POR 10:00 PM
DAL -2.0
O 229.0

LAL at PHO 10:00 PM
PHO -10.0
U 214.5

NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/20/2021..3-4-0.....42.85..........-7.00
03/19/2021..7-7-0.....50.00%.......-3.50
03/18/2021..4-7-0.....36.36%.......-18.50
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......82-84-4.....49.39%......- 52.00

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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** · 03-22-2021, 12:56 AM

SUNDAY, MARCH 21
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

IND at MIA 01:00 PM
IND +4.0...........109 - 106....WINNER
O 219.0...................LOSER

OKC at HOU 02:00 PM
OKC +4.0.........114 - 112.....WINNER
U 217.5....................LOSER

NO at DEN 03:00 PM
NO +6.0.........113 - 108
U 230.0..................WINNER

ORL at BOS 03:30 PM
ORL +8.5...........96 - 112
U 215.5...................WINNER

WAS at BK 07:00 PM
WAS +8.5........106 - 113......WINNER
O 248.0.................LOSER

CHI at DET 07:00 PM
DET +3.0............100 - 86
U 217.5......................WINNER

TOR at CLE 07:00 PM
CLE +7.5..........105 - 116
O 217.0.................WINNER

PHI at NY 08:00 PM
NY +1.0............101 - 100....PUSH
U 213.5..........................WINNER

DAL at POR 10:00 PM
DAL -2.0...............132 - 92........WINNER
O 229.0......................LOSER

LAL at PHO 10:00 PM
PHO -10.0.............94 - 111 .......WINNER
U 214.5...........................WINNER

NBA DAILY RECORD BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/21/2021........11-4-0....73.33.........+ 33.00
03/20/2021.........3-4-0.....42.85..........-7.00
03/19/2021.........7-7-0.....50.00%.......-3.50
03/18/2021.........4-7-0.....36.36%.......-18.50
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...............93 -88 -4.....51.38%......- 19.00

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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

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