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Friday, January 21
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Tips and Trends
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New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs [ESPN | 8:00 PM ET]
KNICKS: New York has lost their past 4 games SU, but optimism is still high around the city. The Knicks are in the running for the services of Carmelo Anthony, which has brought even more buzz to New York. If the playoffs started today, New York would be the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 22-19 SU and 25-15-1 ATS overall this season. The Knicks have actually played better on the road this year, as they are 12-10 SU and 16-6 ATS away from home this season. New York is 16-5 ATS as the listed underdog this season. New York is averaging 107.1 PPG this year, 2nd most in the entire NBA. F Amar'e Stoudemire is averaging team highs of 26.4 PPG and 8.8 RPG this year. Stoudemire is shooting better than 50 percent from the field in what has turned into an MVP caliber season. PG Raymond Felton is averaging 17.6 PPG and a team high 8.8 APG this year. The Knicks are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games. New York is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games against the Western Conference. The Knicks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points. The Knicks are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 games overall. New York is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. The Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss.
Knicks are 12-3 ATS last 15 games as a road underdog.
Under is 5-0 last 5 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Key Injuries - F Anthony Randolph (flu) is questionable.
Projected Score: 107
SPURS: (-9, O/U 212.5) It seems like everytime you look at the NBA standings, you see San Antonio on another winning streak. The Spurs have won their last 7 games SU, and are an NBA best 36-6 SU and 25-16-1 ATS this season. The Spurs currently have a 6 game lead over San Antonio in the Western Conference. San Antonio has revenge on their minds tonight, as they lost earlier this year to the Knicks by double figures. The Spurs are an impressive 23-2 SU and 14-11 ATS at home this year. San Antonio is 7-3 ATS as a home favorite between 6.5 and 9 PTS this year. The Spurs are averaging 104.7 PPG this year, 5th most in the NBA. G Manu Ginobli is averaging a team best 19 PPG this season for San Antonio. PG Tony Parker is averaging 17.5 PPG and a team high 6.9 APG this year. The Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning SU record. San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as the listed favorite. The Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Spurs are 15-5-1 ATS last 21 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-0 last 7 games overall.
Key Injuries - F Matt Bonner (knee) is doubtful.
Projected Score: 113 (OVER-Total of the Day)
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]
LAKERS: (-1, O/U 212) Los Angeles is coming off a rare loss, so the Nuggets are likely to get the Lakers best effort tonight. The Lakers have revenge on their minds tonight, considering they've already lost to the Nuggets once this season. Los Angeles is 31-13 SU and 19-24-1 ATS overall this season. The Lakers are currently the 2nd seed in the Western Conference, 6 games behind San Antonio. Los Angeles has really been focusing on their defense of late, which has made them a more consistent team. The Lakers are 14-8 SU and 10-12 ATS in road games this year. Los Angeles is averaging 103.3 PPG this year, 7th best in the NBA. G Kobe Bryant is averaging a team high 25.1 PPG this year, along with 5.1 RPG and 4.7 APG. F Pau Gasol is averaging 18.6 PPG and a team high 10.6 RPG this year. The Lakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Los Angeles is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. The Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Los Angeles is 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games against the Western Conference. The Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 2-8 ATS last 10 games against a team with a winning SU record.
Under is 7-0 last 7 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Key Injuries - C Andrew Bynum (elbow) is probable.
Projected Score: 111 (SIDE of the Day)
NUGGETS: Denver is putting their best foot forward, despite much organizational turmoil. The Nuggets fan base is growing frustrated over the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes. Despite this, the Nuggets continue to fight for a playoff berth in the rugged Western Conference. Denver is 24-17 SU and 16-22-3 ATS overall this year. If the playoffs started today, Denver would be the 7th seed in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are 19-4 SU and 10-11 ATS in home games this season. The Nuggets are averaging 107.3 PPG this year, the most of any team in the NBA. Despite all the rumors swirling around him, Anthony is averaging 23.5 PPG. PG Chauncey Billups is averaging 16 PPG and a team high 5.3 APG this season. The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Denver is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Nuggets are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win. Denver is 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The Nuggets are 9-26-6 ATS in their last 41 games following an ATS win. Denver is 5-17 ATS in their last 22 Friday games.
Nuggets are 19-7 ATS last 26 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Under is 13-5 last 18 games against a team with a winning SU record.
Key Injuries - F Chris Andersen (knee) is doubtful.
Projected Score: 103
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Friday, January 21
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Tips and Trends
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New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs [ESPN | 8:00 PM ET]
KNICKS: New York has lost their past 4 games SU, but optimism is still high around the city. The Knicks are in the running for the services of Carmelo Anthony, which has brought even more buzz to New York. If the playoffs started today, New York would be the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 22-19 SU and 25-15-1 ATS overall this season. The Knicks have actually played better on the road this year, as they are 12-10 SU and 16-6 ATS away from home this season. New York is 16-5 ATS as the listed underdog this season. New York is averaging 107.1 PPG this year, 2nd most in the entire NBA. F Amar'e Stoudemire is averaging team highs of 26.4 PPG and 8.8 RPG this year. Stoudemire is shooting better than 50 percent from the field in what has turned into an MVP caliber season. PG Raymond Felton is averaging 17.6 PPG and a team high 8.8 APG this year. The Knicks are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games. New York is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games against the Western Conference. The Knicks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points. The Knicks are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 games overall. New York is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. The Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss.
Knicks are 12-3 ATS last 15 games as a road underdog.
Under is 5-0 last 5 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Key Injuries - F Anthony Randolph (flu) is questionable.
Projected Score: 107
SPURS: (-9, O/U 212.5) It seems like everytime you look at the NBA standings, you see San Antonio on another winning streak. The Spurs have won their last 7 games SU, and are an NBA best 36-6 SU and 25-16-1 ATS this season. The Spurs currently have a 6 game lead over San Antonio in the Western Conference. San Antonio has revenge on their minds tonight, as they lost earlier this year to the Knicks by double figures. The Spurs are an impressive 23-2 SU and 14-11 ATS at home this year. San Antonio is 7-3 ATS as a home favorite between 6.5 and 9 PTS this year. The Spurs are averaging 104.7 PPG this year, 5th most in the NBA. G Manu Ginobli is averaging a team best 19 PPG this season for San Antonio. PG Tony Parker is averaging 17.5 PPG and a team high 6.9 APG this year. The Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning SU record. San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as the listed favorite. The Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Spurs are 15-5-1 ATS last 21 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-0 last 7 games overall.
Key Injuries - F Matt Bonner (knee) is doubtful.
Projected Score: 113 (OVER-Total of the Day)
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]
LAKERS: (-1, O/U 212) Los Angeles is coming off a rare loss, so the Nuggets are likely to get the Lakers best effort tonight. The Lakers have revenge on their minds tonight, considering they've already lost to the Nuggets once this season. Los Angeles is 31-13 SU and 19-24-1 ATS overall this season. The Lakers are currently the 2nd seed in the Western Conference, 6 games behind San Antonio. Los Angeles has really been focusing on their defense of late, which has made them a more consistent team. The Lakers are 14-8 SU and 10-12 ATS in road games this year. Los Angeles is averaging 103.3 PPG this year, 7th best in the NBA. G Kobe Bryant is averaging a team high 25.1 PPG this year, along with 5.1 RPG and 4.7 APG. F Pau Gasol is averaging 18.6 PPG and a team high 10.6 RPG this year. The Lakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Los Angeles is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. The Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Los Angeles is 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games against the Western Conference. The Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 2-8 ATS last 10 games against a team with a winning SU record.
Under is 7-0 last 7 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Key Injuries - C Andrew Bynum (elbow) is probable.
Projected Score: 111 (SIDE of the Day)
NUGGETS: Denver is putting their best foot forward, despite much organizational turmoil. The Nuggets fan base is growing frustrated over the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes. Despite this, the Nuggets continue to fight for a playoff berth in the rugged Western Conference. Denver is 24-17 SU and 16-22-3 ATS overall this year. If the playoffs started today, Denver would be the 7th seed in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are 19-4 SU and 10-11 ATS in home games this season. The Nuggets are averaging 107.3 PPG this year, the most of any team in the NBA. Despite all the rumors swirling around him, Anthony is averaging 23.5 PPG. PG Chauncey Billups is averaging 16 PPG and a team high 5.3 APG this season. The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Denver is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Nuggets are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win. Denver is 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The Nuggets are 9-26-6 ATS in their last 41 games following an ATS win. Denver is 5-17 ATS in their last 22 Friday games.
Nuggets are 19-7 ATS last 26 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Under is 13-5 last 18 games against a team with a winning SU record.
Key Injuries - F Chris Andersen (knee) is doubtful.
Projected Score: 103
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