NBA
Friday, January 28
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Tips and Trends
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Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls [ESPN | 5:00 PM ET]
MAGIC: Orlando is in a close race with Miami for the best record in the Southeast Division. The Magic are 30-16 SU and 21-24-1 ATS overall this season. If the playoffs started today, Orlando would be the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 13-10 SU and 9-13 ATS on the road this year. Orlando is 1-4 ATS this season when not listed as the betting favorite. The Magic are playing well offensively with their new stars in the fold, as they've scored more than 110 points in 3 of their last 4 games overall. The Magic are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. Orlando is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. The Magic are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a SU win. Orlando is 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest. The Magic are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. Orlando is 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win. The Magic are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games against the NBA Central.
Magic are 12-5-1 ATS last 18 games overall.
Over is 7-1 last 8 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Key Injuries - F Malik Allen (ankle) is questionable.
Projected Score: 89
BULLS: (PK, O/U 187.5) Chicago has been playing great basketball of late, winning 8 of their last 10 games SU. As a result of their stellar play, Chicago has a commanding 13 game lead within the Central Division. The Bulls are 31-14 SU and 25-18-2 ATS overall this year. Despite their current success, their is a black cloud over the team. PG Derrick Rose, a a potential league MVP, was just diagnosed with stomach ulcers. Losing Rose would be catastrophic to Chicago. The Bulls are 21-4 SU and 14-10 ATS in home games this season. Chicago is 15-15 ATS as the listed favorite this season. The Bulls have revenge on their minds tonight, as they lost by 29 PTS at home earlier this season to the Magic. The Bulls are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Chicago is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a winning road record. The Bulls are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 games against the NBA Southeast. Chicago is 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win.
Bulls are 10-3 ATS last 13 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 5-0 last 5 games overall.
Key Injuries - G Derrick Rose (stomach) is questionable.
Projected Score: 91 (UNDER-Total of the Day)
Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers [10:30 PM ET]
KINGS: On the surface, it appears that Sacramento is one of the worst teams in the NBA. However, the Kings are far more competitive than their record indicates. Sacramento is 10-33 SU and 16-26-1 ATS overall this season. The Kings have already lost by double figures to the Lakers twice this season, so they are hopeful the 3rd meeting is the charm. Sacramento is 4-16 SU and 9-11 ATS in road games this year. The Kings are 14-19 ATS as the listed underdog this year. PG Tyreke Evans has been playing well of late, as he's looking to work past personal issues he's been dealing with this year. Evans is averaging team highs of 17.9 PPG and 5.5 APG this year. The Kings are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss. Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning SU record. The Kings are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU loss. Sacramento is 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog of 11 PTS or more. The Kings are 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games against the Western Conference. Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. The Kings are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest.
Kings are 4-1 ATS last 5 games as a road underdog.
Under is 15-6 last 21 games playing on 2 days rest.
Key Injuries - G Francisco Garcia (calf) is out.
Projected Score: 96 (SIDE of the Day)
LAKERS: (-13, O/U 198) Playing Sacramento used to be quite the battle for Los Angeles. Times have changed however, as the Lakers have won the past 8 meetings SU against the Kings. The Lakers have been successful of late thanks to their defensive intensity. Los Angeles is 33-13 SU and 21-24-1 ATS overall this season. The Lakers have a dominating lead in the Pacific Division, but are attempting to catch San Antonio for the best record in the Western Conference. Los Angeles has held 8 of their last 10 opponents under 100 PTS. G Kobe Bryant leads the Lakers in scoring, averaging 24.9 PPG. Bryant has become a better overall fit in this Lakers offense, as he's not attempting to press the issue this year. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. The Lakers are 27-57 ATS in their last 84 games as a home favorite of 11 PTS or more. Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Los Angeles is 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games against the NBA Pacific.
Lakers are 4-11 ATS last 15 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400%.
Over is 14-3 last 17 games against a team with a losing SU record.
Key Injuries - F Matt Barnes (knee) is out.
Projected Score: 102
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Friday, January 28
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Tips and Trends
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Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls [ESPN | 5:00 PM ET]
MAGIC: Orlando is in a close race with Miami for the best record in the Southeast Division. The Magic are 30-16 SU and 21-24-1 ATS overall this season. If the playoffs started today, Orlando would be the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 13-10 SU and 9-13 ATS on the road this year. Orlando is 1-4 ATS this season when not listed as the betting favorite. The Magic are playing well offensively with their new stars in the fold, as they've scored more than 110 points in 3 of their last 4 games overall. The Magic are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. Orlando is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. The Magic are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a SU win. Orlando is 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest. The Magic are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. Orlando is 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win. The Magic are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games against the NBA Central.
Magic are 12-5-1 ATS last 18 games overall.
Over is 7-1 last 8 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Key Injuries - F Malik Allen (ankle) is questionable.
Projected Score: 89
BULLS: (PK, O/U 187.5) Chicago has been playing great basketball of late, winning 8 of their last 10 games SU. As a result of their stellar play, Chicago has a commanding 13 game lead within the Central Division. The Bulls are 31-14 SU and 25-18-2 ATS overall this year. Despite their current success, their is a black cloud over the team. PG Derrick Rose, a a potential league MVP, was just diagnosed with stomach ulcers. Losing Rose would be catastrophic to Chicago. The Bulls are 21-4 SU and 14-10 ATS in home games this season. Chicago is 15-15 ATS as the listed favorite this season. The Bulls have revenge on their minds tonight, as they lost by 29 PTS at home earlier this season to the Magic. The Bulls are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Chicago is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a winning road record. The Bulls are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 games against the NBA Southeast. Chicago is 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win.
Bulls are 10-3 ATS last 13 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 5-0 last 5 games overall.
Key Injuries - G Derrick Rose (stomach) is questionable.
Projected Score: 91 (UNDER-Total of the Day)
Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers [10:30 PM ET]
KINGS: On the surface, it appears that Sacramento is one of the worst teams in the NBA. However, the Kings are far more competitive than their record indicates. Sacramento is 10-33 SU and 16-26-1 ATS overall this season. The Kings have already lost by double figures to the Lakers twice this season, so they are hopeful the 3rd meeting is the charm. Sacramento is 4-16 SU and 9-11 ATS in road games this year. The Kings are 14-19 ATS as the listed underdog this year. PG Tyreke Evans has been playing well of late, as he's looking to work past personal issues he's been dealing with this year. Evans is averaging team highs of 17.9 PPG and 5.5 APG this year. The Kings are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss. Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning SU record. The Kings are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU loss. Sacramento is 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog of 11 PTS or more. The Kings are 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games against the Western Conference. Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. The Kings are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest.
Kings are 4-1 ATS last 5 games as a road underdog.
Under is 15-6 last 21 games playing on 2 days rest.
Key Injuries - G Francisco Garcia (calf) is out.
Projected Score: 96 (SIDE of the Day)
LAKERS: (-13, O/U 198) Playing Sacramento used to be quite the battle for Los Angeles. Times have changed however, as the Lakers have won the past 8 meetings SU against the Kings. The Lakers have been successful of late thanks to their defensive intensity. Los Angeles is 33-13 SU and 21-24-1 ATS overall this season. The Lakers have a dominating lead in the Pacific Division, but are attempting to catch San Antonio for the best record in the Western Conference. Los Angeles has held 8 of their last 10 opponents under 100 PTS. G Kobe Bryant leads the Lakers in scoring, averaging 24.9 PPG. Bryant has become a better overall fit in this Lakers offense, as he's not attempting to press the issue this year. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. The Lakers are 27-57 ATS in their last 84 games as a home favorite of 11 PTS or more. Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Los Angeles is 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games against the NBA Pacific.
Lakers are 4-11 ATS last 15 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400%.
Over is 14-3 last 17 games against a team with a losing SU record.
Key Injuries - F Matt Barnes (knee) is out.
Projected Score: 102
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