Friday Trends and Indexes 1/9 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, January 9


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MEMPHIS (11 - 25) at TORONTO (15 - 21) - 1/9/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ATLANTA (22 - 12) at ORLANDO (28 - 8) - 1/9/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 34-61 ATS (-33.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
ORLANDO is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-4 straight up against ORLANDO 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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CHARLOTTE (13 - 23) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 20) - 1/9/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 47-23 ATS (+21.7 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.

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

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BOSTON (29 - 8) at CLEVELAND (28 - 6) - 1/9/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 86-58 ATS (+22.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 68-41 ATS (+22.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-7 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (22 - 15) at OKLAHOMA CITY (5 - 31) - 1/9/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 276-224 ATS (+29.6 Units) in road games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 9-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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LA CLIPPERS (8 - 27) at NEW ORLEANS (21 - 11) - 1/9/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 49-67 ATS (-24.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-56 ATS (-21.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 49-67 ATS (-24.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 130-172 ATS (-59.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 70-54 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 7-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 7-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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NEW JERSEY (18 - 18) at MILWAUKEE (17 - 20) - 1/9/2009, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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WASHINGTON (7 - 27) at CHICAGO (15 - 20) - 1/9/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.
CHICAGO is 51-66 ATS (-21.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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DETROIT (21 - 12) at DENVER (25 - 12) - 1/9/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-0 straight up against DENVER 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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MIAMI (18 - 16) at SACRAMENTO (8 - 28) - 1/9/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI 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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INDIANA (13 - 22) at LA LAKERS (28 - 6) - 1/9/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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NCAAB
Dunkel


San Diego at San Francisco
The Toreros have won 22 of their last 28 ATS on the road and face a San Francisco team that is 0-6 ATS as a home underdog of 3 point or less over the last three seasons. San Diego is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Toreros favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

Game 825-826: WI-Green Bay at WI-Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: VA Commonwealth 54.776; WI-Milwaukee 62.164
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (-2 1/2)

Game 827-828: San Diego at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 59.019; San Francisco 52.576
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-1 1/2)

Game 829-830: Santa Clara at St. Mary's (CA)
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 54.416; St. Mary's (CA) 68.048
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 15
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (+15)

Game 831-832: Fairfield at Loyola-MD
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 51.990; Loyola-MD 55.398
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-1 1/2)

Game 833-834: Rider at Siena
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 52.600; Siena 62.279
Dunkel Line: Siena by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Siena by 12
Dunkel Pick: Rider (+12)

Game 835-836: Niagara at St. Peter's
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 57.744; St. Peter's 47.074
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Niagara by 13
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+13)

Game 837-838: Marist at Manhattan
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 50.277; Manhattan 54.406
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 4
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+5 1/2)

Game 839-840: Canisius at Iona
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 44.779; Iona 54.922
Dunkel Line: Iona by 10
Vegas Line: Iona by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (+12 1/2)

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Houston at Oklahoma City
The Rockets (22-15 SU) are just 6-13 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record, while the Thunder (5-31 SU) are 13-5 ATS against teams with a winning record. Oklahoma City is the underdog pick (+8) according to Dunkel, which has Houston favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+8). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

Game 801-802: Memphis at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 113.550; Toronto 122.160
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 8 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 803-804: Atlanta at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 123.121; Orlando 127.548
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 4 1/2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 5 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+5 1/2); Under

Game 805-806: Charlotte at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 110.567; Philadelphia 121.269
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 10 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 6; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-6); Under

Game 807-808: Boston at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 120.090; Cleveland 128.566
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 8 1/2; 190 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 4 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-4 1/2); Over

Game 809-810: Houston at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 116.676; Oklahoma City 114.664
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 2; 210 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 8; 195
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+8); Over

Game 811-812: LA Clippers at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 110.052; New Orleans 124.990
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 15; 181 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 14 1/2; 184
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-14 1/2); Under

Game 813-814: New Jersey at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 114.759; Milwaukee 123.307
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 8 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 815-816: Washington at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 111.691; Chicago 119.851
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 8; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 6 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-6 1/2); Over

Game 817-818: Detroit at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 119.456; Denver 123.423
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 4; 207
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 819-820: Miami at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 117.940; Sacramento 111.836
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 6; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-4 1/2); Over

Game 821-822: Indiana at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 114.020; LA Lakers 127.149
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 13; 223 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 823-824: Dallas at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.008; Phoenix 122.957
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 5; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NY Rangers at Buffalo
The Rangers lost to Buffalo (3-1) in New York back in October, but are 7-2 when revenging a home loss. New York is the underdog pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

Game 51-52: Columbus at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.322; Washington 12.878
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-280); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-280); Under

Game 53-54: NY Rangers at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.639; Buffalo 10.830
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+120); Over

Game 55-56: San Jose at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.529; Edmonton 11.202
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-175); Under

Game 57-58: St. Louis at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.430; Vancouver 12.420
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-240); Over

Game 59-60: Tampa Bay at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.282; Anaheim 12.472
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-175); Under

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, January 9th

Memphis at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Memphis: 4-11 ATS as road underdog
Toronto: 5-1 Over off SU dog win

Atlanta at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Atlanta: 12-3 ATS as underdog
Orlando: 18-9 Under as favorite

Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Charlotte: 39-20 ATS Away off DD loss
Philadelphia: 24-11 Under as home favorite

Boston at Cleveland, 8:05 ET ESPN
Boston: 0-6 ATS vs. Cleveland
Cleveland: 7-0 ATS vs. Atlantic Division

Houston at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Houston: 6-1 Over vs. Northwest Division
Oklahoma City: 7-3 ATS playing with same season revenge

LA Clippers at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
LA Clippers: 1-8 ATS off loss by 15+ points
New Orleans: 13-2 ATS off DD road loss

New Jersey at Milwaukee, 8:35 ET
New Jersey: 12-4 ATS as road underdog
Milwaukee: 1-6 ATS vs. New Jersey

Washington at Chicago, 8:35 ET
Washington: 27-13 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less
Chicago: 7-22 ATS off home win

Detroit at Denver, 9:05 ET
Detroit: 1-5 ATS off road loss
Denver: 8-0 Over L8 games

Miami at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Miami: 8-25 ATS as favorite
Sacramento: 15-5 ATS playing with 2 days rest

Indiana at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Indiana: 6-0 Over off SU dog win
LA Lakers: 2-8 ATS off BB ATS losses

Dallas at Phoenix, 10:35 ET ESPN
Dallas: 33-17 Under off BB home games
Phoenix: 0-5 ATS on Friday Nights

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Friday, January 9th

WI Green Bay at WI Milwaukee, 9:00 ET
WI-Green Bay: 6-0 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4
WI-Milwaukee: 9-21 ATS at home after allowing 60 or less

San Diego at San Francisco, 10:00 ET
San Diego: 10-2 ATS after playing a game as a home favorite
San Francisco: 11-29 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

Santa Clara at St Marys-CA, 11:00 ET
Santa Clara: 34-17 ATS after a combined score of 115 points or less
St Marys-CA: 4-13 ATS at home off a road win

Added Games

Fairfield at Loyola-MD, 7:00 ET
Fairfield: 3-10 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less 2 straight games
Loyola-MD: 9-2 ATS in January

Rider at Siena, 7:00 ET
Rider: 3-11 ATS AWAY when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
Siena: 6-0 ATS off a road loss

Niagara at St Peter's, 7:00 ET
Niagara: 7-0 ATS AWAY when playing only their 3rd game in a week
St Peter's: 4-15 ATS off 2+ consecutive road losses

Marist at Manhattan, 7:00 ET
Marist: 13-3 UNDER off a road loss
Manhattan: 1-8 ATS as a home favorite or pick

Canisius at Iona, 7:30 ET
Canisius: 3-11 ATS when playing only their 3rd game in a week
Iona: 9-1 ATS after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, January 9th

Columbus at Washington, 7:05 ET
Columbus: 0-9 SU AWAY after 2 consecutive division games
Washington: 11-1 SU revenging a loss

NY Rangers at Buffalo, 7:35 ET
NY Rangers: 11-1SU revenging a home loss by 2+ goals
Buffalo: 7-14 SU after one or more consecutive overs

San Jose at Edmonton, 9:35 ET
San Jose: 29-9 SU as a favorite
Edmonton: 12-21 SU after playing 3 consecutive home games

St Louis at Vancouver, 9:05 ET
St Louis: 39-63 ATS after playing a home game
Vancouver: 12-7 SU off a road win by 2+ goals

Tampa Bay at Anaheim, 10:35 ET
Tampa Bay: 9-23 SU after a 1 goal win
Anaheim: 0-5 SU at home in non-conference games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Friday, January 9


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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Celtics: Boston is going through its worst stretch since two seasons ago, dropping six of eight to fall two games behind Cleveland in the loss column. This following the best start in NBA history at 27-2 that included a franchise-record 19-game winning streak. Critics believe the Celtics have hit a wall after winning the NBA championship while insiders warn that this team seems to be at its best with doubters. “That’s not a bad test for us,” Boston head coach Doc Rivers said. “It’s going to be a tough game. They’re playing unbelievable basketball. Maybe it will be something to get us going. Who knows?”

Celtics are 5-16-2 ATS in the last 23 meetings.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Boston's last 12 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - G Tony Allen (ankle) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 86 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Cavs (-4, O/U 183): Cleveland lost 90-85 at Boston in the season opener but has responded by going a perfect 18-0 at home and hopes that will eventually lead to home-court advantage in the playoffs. “They got us up there,” Cavs guard Mo Williams said. “It’s our turn. It’s payback time.” Boston's Paul Pierce realizes Cleveland is playing with revenge as well. “This is the team we put out of the playoffs,” Pierce said. “They are the best home team in all of basketball, so they have been looking forward to this. When you play in a game like this, teams like us want to try to find the edge because we know somewhere down the road we’re going to see them in the playoffs."

Cavs are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 home games.
Cavs are 3-6 SU in the last 9 meetings.

Key Injuries - C Zydrunas Ilgauskas (ankle) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 90



Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Mavs: Dallas is 20-6 in its last 26 games following a a rough 2-7 start and hope star forward Dirk Nowitzki is feeling better after he struggled in a 99-94 win over the Knicks on Thursday. Nowitzki played with a 101-degree temperature and made just 3-of-10 shots for 10 points. “When it was winning time, I didn’t have a great rhythm shooting the ball,” Nowitzki said. “I was able to get some assists when they double-teamed me.” Nowitzki is averaging 34.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in his last four meetings with Phoenix.

Mavs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games.
The OVER is 15-7 in Dallas' last 22 games vs. Pacific Division.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 103 (Side Play of the Day)

Suns (-4.5, O/U 207.5): Phoenix begins a tough stretch of seven games in 11 days after playing only five times in the last 19 days. “Having so many games off - not practices, but games - it’s hard to get into a game rhythm,” Suns forward Amare Stoudemire said. “We’re going to practice, watch some film and get ready for the Mavericks.” Phoenix could be without center Shaquille O'Neal, who missed Wednesday's 113-110 loss to Indiana with back spasms. Like Nowitzki, Suns point guard Steve Nash is also suffering from flu-like symptoms, but he is expected to play.

Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 7-3 in Phoenix's last 10 games vs. Western Conference.

Key Injuries - C Shaquille O'Neal (back) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 104


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