The Bum's Oct-Nov NBA Best Bets !

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Monday, November 19

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Indiana - 7:00 PM ET Washington +3 500
Washington - Under 180 500

Milwaukee - 7:00 PM ET Charlotte +4.5 500
Charlotte - Under 194.5 500

Orlando - 7:30 PM ET Atlanta -9.5 500
Atlanta - Under 187 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Denver +6.5 500
Memphis - Over 196.5 500

Golden State - 8:30 PM ET Golden State +5.5 500
Dallas - Over 199.5 500

L.A. Clippers - 8:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers +4.5 500
San Antonio - Over 198.5 500

Houston - 9:00 PM ET Houston +8 500
Utah - Over 195.5 500

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Tuesday, November 20

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Toronto 0 0th Philadelphia -5 500
Philadelphia 0 Under 183.5 500

New York - 8:00 PM ET New York -6 500
New Orleans - Under 185.5 500

Brooklyn - 10:30 PM ET Brooklyn +6 500
L.A. Lakers - Over 207.5 500

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Wednesday, November 21

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Toronto - 7:00 PM ET Toronto +2.5 500
Charlotte - Under 189 500

Detroit - 7:00 PM ET Detroit +1 500
Orlando - Under 186.5 500

Philadelphia - 7:00 PM ET Cleveland +4 500
Cleveland - Over 183.5 500

New Orleans - 7:00 PM ET New Orleans +7 500
Indiana - Over 182 500

San Antonio - 7:30 PM ET San Antonio -1.5 500
Boston - Under 195.5 500

Washington - 7:30 PM ET Atlanta -9.5 500
Atlanta - Under 182 500

Milwaukee - 7:30 PM ET Miami -9.5 500
Miami - Under 202.5 500

L.A. Clippers - 7:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers +4.5 500
Oklahoma City - Under 198.5 500

Chicago - 8:00 PM ET Chicago +1 500
Houston - Over 192 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Denver -3.5 500
Minnesota - Under 191 500

New York - 8:30 PM ET New York -1.5 500
Dallas - Under 195 500

Portland - 9:00 PM ET Portland +2.5 500
Phoenix - Over 201 500

L.A. Lakers - 10:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers -5.5 500
Sacramento - Under 208 500

Brooklyn - 10:30 PM ET Golden State -2.5 500
Golden State - Under 195 500

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Celtics try to slow down red-hot Thunder Friday

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER (9-3)

at BOSTON CELTICS (6-6)


Tip-off: Friday, 7:35 p.m. ET
Line: Oklahoma City -3.5, Total: 198

High-flying Oklahoma City aims for a fourth consecutive victory when it visits slumping Boston on Friday night.

While the Thunder have scored at least 110 points in all three of their wins, the Celtics have given up more than 100 points in three of their past four contests, losing all three. Oklahoma City is 3-1 SU (2-1-1 ATS) on the road this season, allowing just 90.5 PPG on 42% FG to the host teams. Boston is a pedestrian 3-3 SU (1-4-1 ATS) at home this season, surrendering 98.8 PPG on 46% FG to visiting clubs. The Thunder have won three straight in this series (SU and ATS) and have also taken three in a row at TD Garden (SU and ATS).

Can the Thunder extend their win streak in a tough road environment? For the answer, connect to NBA Best Bets for all the Expert picks throughout the entire 2012-13 season. This season, the experts are a collective 68-59-8 ATS (54%) in NBA Best Bets after going 8-3 ATS (73%) on Wednesday. ******* Gary leads the way at 63% ATS (10-6-2) Best Bets for the year, as he's currently on a 5-1 ATS run. ******* Scott is at 55% ATS (16-13) Best Bets for the season with ******* Brian close behind at 54% ATS (19-16-3). ******* Dave is also heating up with a 4-0 ATS mark since Tuesday. For NBA Totals, ******* Scott is 12-2 since Nov. 11, boosting his incredible season mark to 25-7 ATS (78%) on NBA Totals.

Oklahoma City has completely recovered from its 1-2 start to the season, winning eight of nine SU (6-3 ATS) since then. The two stars are carrying this team as SF Kevin Durant is averaging 26.3 PPG (51% FG, 48% threes), 8.7 RPG and 4.0 APG during the nine-game surge with PG Russell Westbrook posting 20.6 PPG and 9.0 APG in these nine contests. Durant scored a season-high 35 points in Wednesday's 117-111 overtime win over the red-hot Clippers, and Westbrook averaged 28.5 PPG against the Celtics last season. Role players are also thriving though, especially new sixth man SG Kevin Martin, whose 20 points (6-of-10 FG, 3-of-5 threes) in Wednesday's win gives him 17.8 PPG on 50% FG (54% threes) for the season. PF Serge Ibaka also had a huge game against L.A. with 15 points and 12 boards, and reserve C Hasheem Thabeet dropped in 10 points and four boards in just 12 minutes of action. The Thunder are not known for their defense, but this season they rank fifth in the NBA with 42.8% FG defense. With Kendrick Perkins also providing the strong interior defense, the undersized Boston frontcourt that averages a league-low 35.8 PPG will certainly have its hands full on Friday night.

Cleaning up the glass has been a huge problem for Boston recently, as it has been outrebounded by 9.7 RPG during the past six contests. But the offense has been clicking for the most part with 96+ points in eight of its past nine games, an shooting 50% or better from the floor in four of the past six contests. The Celtics rank third in the league in assists thanks mostly to Rajon Rondo's league-leading 13.3 APG. No other player in the NBA is even dishing out 10 assists per game. Rondo had 22 points and 15 assists in Wednesday's 112-100 home loss to San Antonio, in a game where all five starters scored at least a dozen points. SF Paul Pierce scored 19, but had zero rebounds and just two assists in 36 minutes of action. The bench didn't give much help either, combining for a rating of minus-46 between five players.

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Hoop Trends - Friday

November 23, 2012

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Jazz are 11-0-1 ATS (7.2 ppg) since April 18, 2007 at home with at least one day of rest after a game at home in which they had at least thirty assists.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-15 OU (-13.0 ppg) since April 04, 1997 on the road with at least one day of rest after a win in which they scored more than 30% of their points from the three-point line.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Hawks are 0-9 OU (-10.0 ppg) since April 01, 2011 with at least a day of rest after a win at home in which Josh Smith played more than 40 minutes.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Rockets are 10-0 ATS (9.4 ppg) since January 09, 2008 after a win in which they has more than 10 refereed turnovers.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Lakers are 0-7-1 ATS (-9.8 ppg) since March 24, 2005 on the road after a loss in which Kobe Bryant made at least 5 threes.

-- The Trailblazers are 0-12-1 OU (-11.6 ppg) since March 07, 2009 off a road loss that broke at least a three-game winning streak.

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NBA
Dunkel

LA Lakers at Memphis
The Lakers look to bounce back from their 113-97 loss to Sacramento and build on their 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games following a SU loss by more than 10 points. LA is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Grizzlies favored by only 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Game 501-502: Atlanta at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 120.888; Charlotte 112.504
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 8 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Cleveland at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 111.684; Orlando 117.817
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 6; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 4 1/2; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-4 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Oklahoma City at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 125.081; Boston 119.714
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 5 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-3 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: LA Clippers at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 121.452; Brooklyn 121.799
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 200
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (+2 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Toronto at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 115.112; Detroit 114.459
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+2); Over

Game 511-512: San Antonio at Indiana (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 124.986; Indiana 120.133
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 186
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: LA Lakers at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 121.862; Memphis 124.109
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 2 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 4 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+4 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: New York at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 125.905; Houston 119.328
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 6 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 3 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: New York (-3 1/2); Under

Game 517-518: Golden State at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 116.688; Denver 121.463
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 5; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 6 1/2; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+6 1/2); Over

Game 519-520: Sacramento at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.342; Utah 122.420
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 13; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 9 1/2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-9 1/2); Under

Game 521-522: New Orleans at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.919; Phoenix 116.079
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 4 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+4 1/2); Over

Game 523-524: Minnesota at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 113.474; Portland 118.120
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 4 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-2 1/2); Under

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, November 23

Hot Teams
-- Charlotte won five of last six games (3-2 as HU). Hawks won last three games (1-0 as AF).
-- Thunder won eight of last nine games (3-0 as AF).
-- Nets won six of last seven games (4-1 SU at home). Clippers also won six of last seven games (4-2 as F, 1-0 as AF).
-- Spurs won/covered last four road games (4-2 as AF). Indiana won four of its five home games.
-- Memphis won/covered eight of last nine games (3-1 as HF). Lakers won five of last seven games (0-3 SU on road, 0-3 as U).
-- Knicks won/covered eight of first 10 games (2-1 as AF).
-- Denver won six of last nine games (2-1 as HF). Warriors won four of last five games (4-0-1 vs spread, 3-1-2 AU).
-- Jazz won four of their last six games (4-0 as HF).
-- Trailblazers won three of last four games (0-2-1 as HF).

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost seven of last nine games (2-0 as HF). Cavaliers lost six of last seven games (3-4 as AU).
-- Celtics lost three of last four games (1-2-1 as U, 0-1 as HU).
-- Detroit lost 10 of first 12 games (0-2 as favorite). Raptors lost three of last four games (3-4 as AU).
-- Rockets lost three of last four games (1-3-1 last five as U, 1-0 HU).
-- Kings lost five of last six games (1-3 as AU).
-- New Orleans lost its last five games (3-1 as AU).
-- Phoenix lost three of last four games (1-3 as HF).
-- Minnesota lost its last three games (3-1 as AU).

Totals
-- Six of last eight Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Last four Thunder games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Brooklyn games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Detroit games stayed under total; three of last four Toronto games went over.
-- Three of last four San Antonio games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Memphis games stayed under.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in New York's road games.
-- Three of last four Golden State games went over total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Utah games.
-- Five of Hornets' last six games went over total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Portland games.

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NBA

Friday, November 23

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. ORLANDO
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 16-5-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Cleveland

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games at home
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. BOSTON
Oklahoma City is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Boston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

7:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. BROOKLYN
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
LA Clippers are 1-12 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Brooklyn's last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. INDIANA
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Indiana's last 20 games when playing San Antonio
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Memphis is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

8:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against New York

9:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. DENVER
Golden State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
Golden State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Golden State
Denver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

9:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. UTAH
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Sacramento is 1-8-1 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games at home

9:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Orleans's last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 10 games
Phoenix is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games

10:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PORTLAND
Minnesota is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Portland
Minnesota is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games at home

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NBA

Friday, November 23

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Game of the day: Thunder at Celtics
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Boston Celtics (+1, 196)

The Boston Celtics have dropped three of their last four and have been vulnerable at TD Garden, where they have lost half of their first six home games. The Oklahoma City Thunder showed they could fight off the best teams in the west by beating the Clippers on Wednesday and will be looking to kick the Celtics when they are down on Friday night. The Thunder have won three straight and eight of nine.

The Celtics are once again the worst rebounding team in the NBA but instead of making up for that deficiency with strong half court defense like they have in the past, Boston has allowed opponents to score over 100 points in each of its last five setbacks. Oklahoma City is one of the toughest teams in the league to defend with its combination of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook and have put up 115.3 points in their last three wins.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSOK (Oklahoma City), CSNNE (Boston), NBATV

ABOUT THE THUNDER (9-3, 7-4-1 ATS): In addition to the dual threat that Durant and Westbrook provide, Kevin Martin has settled comfortably into the sixth man role for Oklahoma City, averaging 17.8 points. The Thunder could also hold an emotional edge over the Celtics thanks to the presence of center Kendrick Perkins, a fan and locker room favorite of Boston that was traded away to the Thunder in the middle of the 2010-11 season. Perkins was limited to seven points and five rebounds in his first trip back to TD Garden last season, but the Thunder managed a 97-88 victory behind 28 points from Durant.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (6-6, 3-7-2 ATS): Boston does not have anyone around with the size to battle Perkins on the interior, leaving that defensive assignment to Kevin Garnett. The more difficult matchups will be Paul Pierce against Durant and Rajon Rondo guarding Westbrook. Rondo collected 22 points and 15 assists on Wednesday but opposing point guard Tony Parker went for 26 points as the Celtics dropped a 112-100 decision at home to San Antonio. Boston is in the bottom half of the league in scoring defense, surrendering 99.3 points, and allowed the Spurs to shoot 58 percent on Wednesday.

TRENDS:

* Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Boston.
* Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Oklahoma City has taken three straight in the series and has won in its last three visits to TD Garden.

2. Rondo extended his streak of double-digit assists to 35 games on Wednesday.

3. Boston F Jeff Green, who came over from Oklahoma City in the Perkins trade, has been held to single digits in scoring in each of the last four games.

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NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, November 23

Atlanta at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Atlanta: 20-6 ATS off ATS losses in 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Charlotte: 11-22 ATS off an Over

Cleveland at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Cleveland: 31-12 Under after losing 4 of their last 5 games
Orlando: 9-21 ATS at home with a total of 180 to 189.5 points

Oklahoma City at Boston, 7:35 ET NBATV
Oklahoma City: 34-18 ATS away in the first half of the season
Boston: 5-19 ATS at home after having 35 or less rebounds

LA Clippers at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
LA Clippers: 19-9 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
Brooklyn: 4-13 ATS at home off a road game

Toronto at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Toronto: 13-2 ATS away off a road loss
Detroit: 12-3 Over as a home favorite

San Antonio at Indiana, 8:05 ET
San Antonio: 25-10 ATS after scoring 105+ points
Indiana: 3-12 ATS off ATS wins in 3 of their last 4 games

LA Lakers at Memphis, 8:05 ET
LA Lakers: 13-28 ATS in road games
Memphis: 8-1 ATS in November

New York at Houston, 8:05 ET
New York: 18-6 Over away off a road loss by 3 points or less
Houston: 26-9 ATS after committing 23+ turnovers

Golden State at Denver, 9:05 ET
Golden State: 12-3 Under away with a total of 200+ points
Denver: 29-15 ATS off a road game

Sacramento at Utah, 9:05 ET
Sacramento: 1-8 ATS in November
Utah: 26-12 Under vs. Pacific Division opponents

New Orleans at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
New Orleans: 21-6 ATS away after playing as a road underdog
Phoenix: 18-6 Under after playing as a home favorite

Minnesota at Portland, 10:05 ET
Minnesota: 11-2 Over vs. division opponents
Portland: 5-17 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

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Friday, November 23

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Atlanta - 7:00 PM ET Atlanta -3.5 500
Charlotte - Over 188 500

Cleveland - 7:00 PM ET Cleveland +4.5 500
Orlando - Over 183 500

Oklahoma City - 7:30 PM ET Boston +3 500
Boston - Under 198 500

L.A. Clippers - 7:30 PM ET Brooklyn +2.5 500
Brooklyn - Over 195 500

Toronto - 7:30 PM ET Toronto +2 500
Detroit - Over 192 500

San Antonio - 8:00 PM ET Indiana +4 500
Indiana - Over 189.5 500

L.A. Lakers - 8:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers +4.5 500
Memphis - Over 199.5 500

New York - 8:00 PM ET New York -4 500
Houston - Over 197 500

Golden State - 9:00 PM ET Golden State +6 500
Denver - Over 202 500

Sacramento - 9:00 PM ET Sacramento +9 500
Utah - Over 194 500

New Orleans - 9:00 PM ET New Orleans +5 500
Phoenix - Over 195 500

Minnesota - 10:00 PM ET Minnesota +1.5 500
Portland - Over 196 500

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Hoop Trends - Saturday

November 24, 2012

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Heat are 11-0 ATS (7.7 ppg) since April 10, 2011 at home after a home win in which their DPA was positive.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Cavaliers are 11-0 OU (14.5 ppg) since January 20, 2007 on the road with no rest after a game on the road in which they allowed at least 50% from the field.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Kings are 9-0 ATS (5.4 ppg) since November 19, 2010 at home after losing the previous matchup in which Tyreke Evans was the Kings’ high scorer.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Mavericks are 10-0 ATS (12.4 ppg) since April 25, 2003 as a dog with at least one day of rest after a win in which they scored more than 30% of their points from the three-point line.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Kings are 10-0 OU (17.6 ppg) since January 15, 2011 with no rest after a game on the road in which they scored less than 15% of their points from the free throw line.

-- The Lakers are 9-0 ATS (9.4 ppg) since February 03, 2008 on the road after two away games in which Kobe Bryant scored at least 30 points in each.

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No. 2 Louisville and No. 5 Duke clash Saturday night

DUKE BLUE DEVILS (5-0)

vs. LOUISVILLE CARDINALS (5-0)


Battle 4 Atlantis Championship Game – Nassau, Bahamas
Tip-off: Saturday, 9:30 p.m. ET
Line: Louisville -2, Total: 136.5

The last time Mike Krzyzewski and Rick Pitino coached against each other, Duke beat Kentucky in the Elite Eight on what is now known as “The Shot” by Christian Laettner. Now the two teams will square off as top-five squads in the Battle 4 Atlantis Championship on Saturday night.

The No. 2 Cardinals enter this game coming off a resounding 18-point victory against No. 13 Missouri, while the fifth-ranked Blue Devils grinded out a win against Shaka Smart’s VCU Rams, who upset No. 19 Memphis in the first round. Whereas the Blue Devils had to contend with a team that lacked a true post presence in VCU, this game could be focused on the battle in the paint between Duke 6-foot-10 PF Mason Plumlee (20.4 PPG, 10.8 RPG) and Louisville 6-foot-11 C Gorgui Dieng (8.2 PPG, 8.0 RPG).

Who will win this marquee matchup of top-five schools? For the answer, connect to College Basketball Best Bets for all the Expert picks throughout the entire 2012-13 season. The ******* experts were on top of their game on Friday, going a collective 10-2 ATS (83%) on Best Bets. The group is now 54% ATS (61-52-2) for the season on college basketball Best Bets led by ******* Gary at 57% ATS (12-9).

Duke’s offense is led by seniors, with Plumlee, Seth Curry (17.6 PPG) and Ryan Kelly (11.4 PPG). The trio thrived against the team’s other best opponent of the season, Kentucky, with Curry and Plumlee combining for 41 points on 14-of-22 shooting. But the offense is run by sophomore PG Quinn Cook, who has come into his own this season, recording nine assists in two of the team’s past three games. The team has also received steady production from freshman guard Rasheed Sulaimon (11.6 PPG), who is a threat from downtown, making 11-of-24 threes (46%). That's actually much better than his shooting inside the arc, as Sulaimon is just 7-of-26 on two-point FG tries (27%).

The key matchup for Louisville might be point guard and true floor general Peyton Siva (8.6 PPG, 6.8 APG) guarding Cook, as the crafty senior has 2.2 SPG and will look to record his third double-digit assist performance of the season. He has plenty of options to look to, notably Russ Smith (19.6 PPG, 41% 3-pt FG) who joins him on the perimeter as an elite shooter and defender—he has racked up 10 steals over two games so far in the Bahamas. Throw in Dieng in the post alongside sophomore forward Chane Behanan, who is coming off a season-high 13 points, and this is a team that can score both inside and out. Swingman Wayne Blackshear (10.0 PPG) rounds out the Cardinals starters at 6-foot-5, and he could have a size advantage with a Duke backcourt whose tallest player is Sulaimon at a skinny 6-foot-4.

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NBA
Dunkel

LA Clippers at Atlanta
The Clippers look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 home games. LA is the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-2). Here are all of today's picks

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Game 701-702: Oklahoma City at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 121.899; Philadelphia 119.729
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+4 1/2); Under

Game 703-704: Charlotte at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 111.692; Washington 117.187
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 5 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-3 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: LA Clippers at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 124.611; Atlanta 119.692
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 5; 191
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-2); Over

Game 707-708: Cleveland at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 111.497; Miami 128.284
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 17; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 14 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-14 1/2); Under

Game 709-710: LA Lakers at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 117.354; Dallas 114.841
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-1); Under

Game 711-712: Chicago at Milwaukee (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.983; Milwaukee 122.728
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 2 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-2 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Utah at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.768; Sacramento 113.099
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 4 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-2); Under

Game 715-716: Minnesota at Golden State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 112.738; Golden State 119.838
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 7; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 3; 194
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-3); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, November 24

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OKLAHOMA CITY (9 - 3) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 5) - 11/24/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 103-75 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 70-105 ATS (-45.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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CHARLOTTE (6 - 4) at WASHINGTON (0 - 10) - 11/24/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 27-48 ATS (-25.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 66-91 ATS (-34.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 280-351 ATS (-106.1 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 79-117 ATS (-49.7 Units) in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 82-112 ATS (-41.2 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 93-130 ATS (-50.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 135-177 ATS (-59.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 278-333 ATS (-88.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (8 - 3) at ATLANTA (6 - 4) - 11/24/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 150-191 ATS (-60.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
ATLANTA is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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CLEVELAND (3 - 8) at MIAMI (9 - 3) - 11/24/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 90-123 ATS (-45.3 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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LA LAKERS (6 - 6) at DALLAS (7 - 6) - 11/24/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 36-52 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 267-212 ATS (+33.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 127-94 ATS (+23.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DALLAS is 251-196 ATS (+35.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-5 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-6 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (5 - 6) at MILWAUKEE (6 - 4) - 11/24/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 92-125 ATS (-45.5 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 108-142 ATS (-48.2 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (6 - 6) at SACRAMENTO (3 - 8) - 11/24/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 31-45 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 31-48 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in November games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 11-31 ATS (-23.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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MINNESOTA (5 - 5) at GOLDEN STATE (7 - 5) - 11/24/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

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