Wednesday Trends and Indexes 01/30

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NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, January 30


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MIAMI (9 - 35) at ORLANDO (28 - 18) - 1/30/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 91-64 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 8-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 8-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (24 - 19) at TORONTO (24 - 20) - 1/30/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 73-56 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.

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

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MILWAUKEE (18 - 28) at PHILADELPHIA (17 - 28) - 1/30/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 25-38 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 6-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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DENVER (26 - 18) at MEMPHIS (13 - 32) - 1/30/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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CHICAGO (18 - 26) at MINNESOTA (8 - 36) - 1/30/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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GOLDEN STATE (27 - 19) at NEW ORLEANS (32 - 12) - 1/30/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in January games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) against Pacific division opponents this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-4 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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CLEVELAND (24 - 19) at PORTLAND (26 - 18) - 1/30/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games this season.
PORTLAND is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 2-2 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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NEW YORK (14 - 30) at UTAH (27 - 18) - 1/30/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games this season.
UTAH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
UTAH is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-1 straight up against UTAH 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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CHARLOTTE (18 - 27) at SACRAMENTO (19 - 24) - 1/30/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 47-26 ATS (+18.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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ATLANTA (19 - 23) at LA CLIPPERS (13 - 28) - 1/30/2008, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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NBA
Dunkel


Golden State at New Orleans
The Warriors come off a tough loss (111-107) at Houston last night and turn around to face a New Orleans team that has won nine straight. The Hornets are the pick (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has New Orleans favored by 18 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30

Game 501-502: Miami at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 105.857; Orlando 126.087
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 20; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 12; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-12); Under


Game 503-504: Washington at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 119.859; Toronto 123.526
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 4; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 5; 192
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+5); Under


Game 505-506: Milwaukee at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 111.434; Philadelphia 19.146
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 8; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 7; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-7); Under


Game 507-508: Denver at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.694; Memphis 116.628
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 1; 211
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 509-510: Chicago at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 113.791; Minnesota 117.271
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 4 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 511-512: Golden State at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 116.086; New Orleans 134.773
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 18 1/2; 219
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 8 1/2; 214
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-8 1/2); Over


Game 513-514: Cleveland at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 120.889; Portland 121.138
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 182 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3; 185
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+3); Under


Game 515-516: New York at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: New York 114.217; Utah 130.185
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 16; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 12 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-12 1/2); Over


Game 517-518: Charlotte at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.132; Sacramento 120.832
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 7; 205
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+7); Over


Game 519-520: Atlanta at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.285; LA Clippers 120.774
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NHL
Dunkel


Pittsburgh at Atlanta
The Penguins snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-2 win at New Jersey last night and look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that has lost five straight. Pittsburgh is the underdog pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30

Game 1-2: Pittsburgh at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.883; Atlanta 9.909
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125); Under


Game 3-4: Anaheim at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.878; Minnesota 11.676
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+120); Over


Game 5-6: Phoenix at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.896; Detroit 11.449
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-300); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+250); Over


Game 7-8: Buffalo at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.137; Florida 10.553
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+105); Over


Game 9-10: San Jose at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.075; Calgary 12.205
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-135); Over


Game 11-12: Chicago at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.822; Colorado 11.213
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+130); Under

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National Basketball Association - Short Sheet

NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, January 30th

Miami at Orlando, 7:05 EST
Miami: 1-8 ATS vs. division opponents
Orlando: 19-10 ATS off ATS win

Washington at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Washington: 8-1 Over vs. Toronto
Toronto: 7-0 Over off SU loss as favorite

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Milwaukee: 3-1 ATS at Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 8-19 ATS off SU win as underdog

Denver at Memphis, 8:05 EST
Denver: 5-1 Over off BB losses
Memphis: 4-8 ATS as home underdog

Chicago at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
Chicago: 3-13 ATS vs. Western Conference
Minnesota: 8-2 Over at home vs. Chicago

Golden State at New Orleans, 8:05 EST
Golden State: 11-21 ATS after scoring 105+ points
New Orleans: 12-1 ATS in January

Cleveland at Portland, 9:05 EST ESPN
Cleveland: 21-8 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Portland: 8-20 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less

New York at Utah, 9:05 EST
New York: 14-28 ATS playing their 3rd game in 4 days
Utah: 8-1 ATS playing with same season revenge

Charlotte at Sacramento, 10:05 EST
Charlotte: 0-3 ATS at Sacramento
Sacramento: 11-1 Over in January

Atlanta at LA Clippers, 10:35 EST
Atlanta: 31-13 Under playing their 2nd road game in 2 days
LA Clippers: 10-23 ATS as home underdog

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National Hockey League - Short Sheet

NHL
Short Sheet


Wednesday, January 30th

Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 7:05 EST TSN
Pittsburgh: 10-5 SU at Atlanta
Atlanta: 7-35 SU after scoring 1 goal or less BB games

Anaheim at Minnesota, 7:05 EST VER
Anaheim: 9-15 SU off road game
Minnesota: 16-9 SU off road game

Phoenix at Detroit, 7:35 EST
Phoenix: 8-1 Over playing on back-to-back days
Detroit: 57-17 SU off road win

Buffalo at Florida, 7:35 EST
Buffalo: 15-4 Under Away playing with revenge
Florida: 6-13 SU as home favorite

San Jose at Calgary, 9:35 EST TSN
San Jose: 17-7 SU in road games
Calgary: 9-13 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

Chicago at Colorado, 9:35 EST VER
Chicago: 11-3 Under Away playing with 3+ days rest
Colorado: 2-11 SU off BB home games

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College Basketball – Short Sheet

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, January 30th

Iowa at Purdue, 7:00 EST
Iowa: 40-74 ATS off a home win
Purdue: 6-0 ATS off conference game

UAB at Central Florida, 7:00 EST
UAB: 4-13 ATS as an underdog
Central Florida: 11-2 ATS off SU loss

Massachusetts at Duquesne, 7:00 EST
Massachusetts: 1-5 ATS off home game
Duquesne: 9-0 ATS off home win

Georgetown at St. John's, 7:00 EST
Georgetown: 18-8 ATS vs. conference opponents
St. John's: 5-16 ATS off road loss

Virginia at Maryland, 7:00 EST ESPN
Virginia: 11-2 ATS off SU loss as favorite
Maryland: 33-52 ATS after allowing 80+ points

Richmond at Rhode Island, 7:00 EST
Richmond: 4-14 ATS Away off BB conference games
Rhode Island: 8-2 ATS off double-digit win

Villanova at Pittsburgh, 7:00 EST ESPNU
Villanova: 3-11 ATS off conference loss
Pittsburgh: 9-1 ATS off SU loss as favorite

Hofstra at Towson, 7:00 EST
Hofstra: 21-9 Over after having won 2 of their last 3
Towson: 9-1 ATS as home favorite

NC Wilmington at Old Dominion, 7:00 EST
NC Wilmington: 28-9 ATS after covering 4 of their last 5
Old Dominion: 8-21 ATS off DD road win

Toledo at Akron, 7:00 EST
Toledo: 1-5 ATS off home game
Akron: 21-9 ATS in home games

Bowling Green at Ball State, 7:00 EST
Bowling Green: 6-0 Under in road games
Ball State: 9-23 ATS in home games

St. Louis at Dayton, 7:00 EST
St. Louis: 61-33 ATS off conference win
Dayton: 5-19 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points

Kent State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 EST
Kent State: 31-14 ATS vs. conference opponents
Eastern Michigan: 1-9 ATS at home off BB Unders

New Orleans at Florida Atlantic, 7:00 EST
New Orleans: 3-12 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
Florida Atl: n/a

Tulsa at Marshall, 7:00 EST
Tulsa: 1-4 ATS in conference play
Marshall: 6-16 ATS as favorite

William & Mary at James Madison, 7:00 EST
WM & Mary: 13-5 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week
James Madison: 7-17 ATS revenging road loss

Cincinnati at West Virginia, 7:00 EST ESPN2
Cincinnati: 10-3 ATS as an underdog
West Virginia: 11-32 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less

Northeastern at Delaware, 7:00 EST
Northeastern: 5-17 ATS Away off SU loss
Delaware: 5-1 Over vs. Northeastern

St. Bonaventure at LaSalle, 7:00 EST
St. Bonaventure: 11-26 ATS off home conference loss
LaSalle: 26-12 ATS at home after having lost 2 of their last 3

St. Joseph's at George Washington, 7:00 EST
St. Joseph's: 18-7 ATS after playing BB games as favorite
George Washington: 4-13 ATS as an underdog

UNLV at TCU, 7:30 EST
UNLV: 16-5 ATS Away after a win by 6 points or less
TCU: 1-12 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists

Georgia at South Carolina, 7:30 EST
Georgia: 3-13 ATS as an underdog
South Carolina: 1-8 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less

Drexel at Georgia State, 7:30 EST
Drexel: 0-8 ATS as an underdog
Georgia State: 15-6 ATS off ATS win

Indiana State at Bradley, 8:00 EST
Indiana State: 7-3 Over in road games
Bradley: 19-8 ATS off conference win

Illinois State at Northern Iowa, 8:00 EST
Illinois State: 13-4 Under when the line is +3 to -3
Northern Iowa: 0-6 ATS at home off ATS win

Creighton at Drake, 8:00 EST
Creighton: 11-1 ATS after scoring 60 points or less
Drake: 7-1 ATS in home games

Nebraska at Missouri, 8:00 EST
Nebraska: 2-9 ATS as road underdog
Missouri: 0-6 ATS after a win by 6 points or less

Miami OH at Northern Illinois, 8:00 EST
Miami OH: 1-5 ATS vs. conference opponents
Northern Illinois: 7-1 ATS off road game

LSU at Auburn, 8:00 EST
LSU: 2-12 ATS this season
Auburn: 13-1 ATS off ATS loss

Vanderbilt at Mississippi, 8:00 EST
Vanderbilt: 8-19 ATS off road game
Mississippi: 29-13 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less

Memphis at Houston, 8:00 EST CSTV
Memphis: 11-2 ATS as a road favorite of 6.5 to 12 points
Houston: 4-13 ATS as a home underdog of 6.5 to 12 points

Kansas at Kansas State, 8:00 EST
Kansas: 9-0 ATS on Wednesday games
Kansas State: 0-10 ATS at home vs. Kansas

Mississippi State at Arkansas, 8:00 EST
Mississippi State: 19-8 ATS off a SU win
Arkansas: 0-6 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week

Syracuse at DePaul, 8:30 EST
Syracuse: 16-32 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week
DePaul: 23-11 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Southern Miss at UTEP, 9:00 EST
Southern Miss: 16-4 ATS off a SU win
UTEP: 1-7 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week

Illinois at Michigan State, 9:00 EST
Illinois: n/a
Michigan State: n/a

BYU at Air Force, 9:00 EST
BYU: 8-20 ATS Away off BB home win
Air Force: 7-0 ATS off BB games with 5 or less steals

Seton Hall at Rutgers, 9:00 EST
Seton Hall: 3-14 ATS off a home win by 3 points or less
Rutgers: 10-3 Over playing only their 2nd game in a week

Texas at Texas A&M, 9:00 EST ESPN2
Texas: 8-19 ATS after playing BB games as favorite
Texas A&M: 10-5 Under in all games

UC Santa Barbara at UC Riverside, 10:00 EST
UC Santa Barbara: 0-6 ATS after allowing 60 points or less
UC Riverside: 9-25 ATS at home off road game

Wyoming at Utah, 10:00 EST
Wyoming: 0-7 ATS after a win by 15+ points
Utah: 54-34 ATS off DD home win

Added Games

Wofford at Davidson, 7:00 EST
Wofford: 0-6 ATS off home game
Davidson: 23-9 ATS vs. conference opponents

The Citadel at Furman, 7:00 EST
The Citadel: 7-18 ATS after playing a game as a home underdog
Furman: 13-4 ATS after scoring 60 points or less

Rider at Marist, 7:30 EST
Rider: 2-10 ATS revenging a home loss
Marist: 7-0 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less

Iona at Manhattan, 9:00 EST
Iona: 3-18 ATS off DD loss
Manhattan: 1-9 ATS vs. conference opponents

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National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

NBA
Hot Lines


Wednesday, January 30

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Pick 'n' roll: Wednesday’s NBA picks
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Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies (+3, 212.5)

Carmelo Anthony has missed four straight games with an ankle injury and the Nuggets have gone 2-2 over that stretch. They coped well without their All-Star forward in the two home games he missed, but the offense has looked anemic on the road without him.

On Monday, Denver suffered a blowout 117-93 loss at New Orleans. It trailed 87-68 after three quarters in that game and allowed New Orleans to shoot 50.6 percent.

"There's no question that our offense is struggling without him," Nuggets coach George Karl said of Anthony after the loss, one of Denver’s worst this season.

Anthony is currently listed as day-to-day but is likely to be used sparingly if he plays at all on Wednesday. The Grizzlies are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and have a great chance to extend that if Anthony isn’t fit.

Pick: Grizzlies


Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trail Blazers (-3, 185)

The injuries are starting to pile up for the Cleveland Cavaliers and that could make it a tricky task to cover the spread against Portland on Wednesday.

Forward Sasha Pavlovic went down with a foot injury in the Jan. 23 win over Washington, while fellow forward Anderson Varejao suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s road win over the Lakers. Pavlovic is expected to miss up to two months, while Varejao was sent back to Cleveland on Tuesday for further tests.

That duo is responsible for 15.1 points and 11.3 assists per game and their absence will put a lot of pressure of Cleveland’s starters. That should give Portland the opportunity to replicate its recent home win over the Cavs.

Pick: Portland


Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves (-4.5, 217)

The Timberwolves lost eight of their first nine games in January, but put together a nice little run to close out the month. They have won three of their last four games, while covering the spread in five straight.

The only loss over the four games came when the Wolves traveled to Boston last Friday night. Minnesota could be considered unlucky to come out an 87-86 loser on the night, as it held a five-point lead with 1:51 left on the clock. The Celtics were 14-point favorites.

Minnesota’s resurgence is not good news for a Bulls squad that has lost three of its last four games both straight up and ATS. Minnesota was a 100-98 winner the last time the sides met (Dec. 26) and on current form it looks good for another victory over Chicago.

Pick: Timberwolves

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[Dennis14072]

Thanks guys, good luck tonight!

[pm530]

...and Good Luck to you Dennis, and the rest of the BC crew!

[Udog]

Mistake! I'm getting stuff ready for tomorrow and hit the wrong button.

[kbsooner21]

Mistake! I'm getting stuff ready for tomorrow and hit the wrong button.

Newb

[Udog]

Newb

[kbsooner21]

Haha, good to see you buddy. Thanks for all your hard work in here. I read it everyday. Need to get back in the habit of saying thanks

Hope all is well with you my man

[Udog]

Good to see you, too, kb! Everything's just going fine! How's everything at your house?

[kbsooner21]

Good to see you, too, kb! Everything's just going fine! How's everything at your house?

Just getting ready to move this weekend actually. Me and my little brother are getting a place. Pretty excited about that. Be interesting to see how we get along, but we always have so I don't see it being too much of a problem