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NBA

Wednesday, December 5

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. INDIANA
Portland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New York's last 10 games when playing Charlotte
New York is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 10 games when playing New York
Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BOSTON
Minnesota is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Boston is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home

7:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. DETROIT
Golden State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Golden State

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. NEW ORLEANS
LA Lakers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
LA Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. ATLANTA
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Denver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. CLEVELAND
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago

8:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN ANTONIO
Milwaukee is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

9:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. UTAH
Orlando is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Orlando is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Utah is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Orlando

10:00 PM
TORONTO vs. SACRAMENTO
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Toronto is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

10:30 PM
DALLAS vs. LA CLIPPERS
Dallas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Dallas is 17-3 SU in their last 20 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
LA Clippers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

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Wednesday, December 5

Game Score Status Pick Amount

New York - 7:00 PM ET New York -7.5 500
Charlotte - Over 198 500

Portland - 7:00 PM ET Portland +4 500
Indiana - Under 186.5 500

Minnesota - 7:30 PM ET Minnesota +5.5 500 ( POD )
Boston - Under 190.5 500

Golden State - 7:30 PM ET Golden State +1 500
Detroit - Over 192.5 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Atlanta -2 500
Atlanta - Over 199.5 500

Chicago - 8:00 PM ET Cleveland +3 500 ( POD # 2 )
Cleveland - Over 184.5 500

L.A. Lakers - 8:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers -4.5 500
New Orleans - Under 195.5 500

Milwaukee - 8:30 PM ET San Antonio -8.5 500
San Antonio - Over 200 500

Orlando - 9:00 PM ET Utah -8 500
Utah - Over 196.5 500

Toronto - 10:00 PM ET Toronto +2.5 500
Sacramento - Under 197 500

Dallas - 10:30 PM ET Dallas +8.5 500
L.A. Clippers - Under 197.5 500

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Knicks Visit Heat To Open Thursday NBA Doubleheader

New York Knicks at Miami Heat
Date: 12/6/2012 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Opening Lines: Miami -7½, O/U 202½
Television: TNT

New York Knicks: The Knicks (13-4 straight-up, 11-6 against the spread) will be playing the second half of a back-to-back after edging Charlotte 100-98 on Wednesday. They’re a solid 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games in that situation. New York has found the road much tougher this year at 6-4 SU and 5-5 ATS, compared to 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS at Madison Square Garden. Leading scorer Carmelo Anthony (finger) is listed as probable on the NBA injury report after hurting himself against the Bobcats.

Miami Heat: Miami (12-4 SU, 7-9 ATS) should be playing angry after an embarrassing 105-101 loss Tuesday at Washington as 10-point favorites. That snapped a six-game winning streak and made the Heat 1-4 ATS in their last five overall. There are injury concerns with Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem and Norris Cole all questionable and Shane Battier already out (click to check updated NBA injury report). These teams met in the Big Apple in early November with the Knicks getting a big 104-84 win as 6-point ‘dogs. New York is 0-4 SU and ATS in the last four in South Beach.

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Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns
NBA Betting Preview
Date: 12/6/2012 at 10:30 p.m. (ET)
Opening Lines: Phoenix -3½, O/U 199½
Television: TNT

Dallas Mavericks: The Mavericks (8-10 SU, 7-11 ATS) will be dealing with some fatigue after losing 112-90 at the Clippers on Wednesday night. They are 1-4 ATS in their last five games on zero days rest. Newly signed point guard Derek Fisher is now starting over Darren Collison. The team is 2-6 SU and 3-5 ATS away this season.

Phoenix Suns: The Suns (7-12 SU, 6-12-1 ATS) return home after a six-game road trip, losing the last four (0-2-1 ATS). They have been much more successful at home overall (5-3 SU) but are just 2-6 ATS. The team is last in the league in scoring defense, surrendering 102.9 points per game, while ranking a mediocre 14th in offense (98.4 ppg) with point guard Goran Dragic (15.5 ppg) as the leading scorer. Phoenix won the last meeting against the Mavs in March, 96-94 as 3½-point home ‘dogs, with Dallas 8-0 SU and ATS in the previous eight.

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Heat seek redemption Thursday hosting Knicks

NEW YORK KNICKS (13-4)

at MIAMI HEAT (12-4)


Tip-off: Thursday, 8:05 p.m. ET
Line: Miami -7.5, Total: 201

The Heat have payback on their minds as they host the Knicks on Thursday night.

New York absolutely manhandled Miami in its season and home opener, winning by a score of 104-84. The Knicks connected on 19-of-36 three pointers in that game, but don’t expect that to happen again. These teams have played each other close the past few seasons, as they have split the last 12 games played, 6-6 ATS, over the past three seasons. The Heat have won six straight meetings SU in Miami though, and after the beatdown opening night, the Heat will be looking to return the favor. They will also be trying to bounce back from a 105-101 loss in Washington two nights ago. Knicks star SG Carmelo Anthony is probable to play in this game after lacerating his finger against the Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Can the Heat come up with a big victory on Thursday night? For the answer, connect to NBA Best Bets for all the Expert picks throughout the entire 2012-13 season. The experts continue to stay sizzling on NBA Best Bets since Nov. 26, going a collective 38-22 ATS (63%) with ******* Gary going 8-2 ATS. For NBA Totals, ******* Scott is 33-15 (69%) on NBA Totals for the season, while Gary is a tremendous 12-4 in Totals since Nov. 24. For Best Bets, the experts are a collective 111-94-8 ATS (54.4%) this year led by ******* Gary who sits at 66% ATS (19-10-2).

Knicks guard J.R Smith hit a buzzer-beater to defeat the Bobcats on Wednesday night, but the Knicks were a little worried when Anthony dove into the crowd and cut his finger trying to save a loose ball. Anthony is averaging 26.0 PPG this season and he’ll need to be at his absolute best playing against the world champions. The good thing for New York, is that he never has trouble torching the Heat, putting up 27.6 PPG and 7.3 RPG in his past seven games against them. Despite Smith’s heroics, he shot 6-of-16 from the field in the game and is only averaging 8.8 PPG on 36% shooting over the past five games. As the Knicks’ second main scoring option, Amar'e Stoudemire (knee), is out indefinitely, Smith will need to greatly improve upon his three games versus Miami in a Knicks uniform, where he's shooting 38% FG including 32% (6-for-19) from inside the arc. One player on an absolute tear for New York is Tyson Chandler, who is averaging 18.0 PPG and 11.6 RPG on 81% shooting from the field (35-of-43) over the past five games.

The Heat had a horrible game defensively against a team that was 1-13 when they met, but they were pretty efficient on the offensive end with 56 points in the paint which led to 46% FG. LeBron James poured in a triple-double (26 pts, 13 reb, 11 ast) to give 25.6 PPG, 7.4 APG and 9.4 RPG over his past five games. His matchup with Carmelo Anthony is one to watch, as James is averaging 25.5 PPG, 9.1 RPG and 6.4 APG in eight regular-season meetings with New York since signing with Miami. Dwyane Wade averaged just 17.1 PPG during an injury-riddled November, but he has been great so far this month with 29.0 PPG on 59% FG in two games. He had just 15 points versus New York on Nov. 2, but has averaged 27.9 PPG on 49% FG in 25 regular-season games against the Knicks.

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Mavericks, Suns meet Thursday in clash of slumping teams

DALLAS MAVERICKS (8-10)

at PHOENIX SUNS (7-12)


Tip-off: Thursday, 10:35 p.m. ET
Line: Phoenix -3.5, Total: 202.5

The Suns and the Mavericks are both looking to get on track with a win on Thursday night.

Both Phoenix and Dallas enter this game having lost four out of the past five games and with the Suns more notably on a four-game losing skid. The Mavericks, however, have absolutely dominated Phoenix recently, going 7-1 ATS against them over the past three seasons.

Can the Clippers stay hot and cover this lofty spread? For the answer, connect to NBA Best Bets for all the Expert picks throughout the entire 2012-13 season. The experts continue to stay sizzling on NBA Best Bets since Nov. 26, going a collective 38-22 ATS (63%) with ******* Gary going 8-2 ATS. For NBA Totals, ******* Scott is 33-15 (69%) on NBA Totals for the season, while Gary is a tremendous 12-4 in Totals since Nov. 24. For Best Bets, the experts are a collective 111-94-8 ATS (54.4%) this year led by ******* Gary who sits at 66% ATS (19-10-2).

The Mavericks have struggled as of late, getting blown out 112-90 on Wednesday night to the Clippers, but that will happen when playing without their superstar, Dirk Nowitzki. They’ve needed different guys to step up at different times and the guy who is used to doing it, O.J. Mayo, is struggling to find his shot over the past five games, averaging just 13.2 PPG on 37% FG compared to his seasonal averages of 19.7 PPG on 47% FG. Darren Collison (12.1 PPG, 6.1 APG) is also playing shooting horribly in his past four games, scoring just 6.8 PPG on 32% FG. Accordingly, his minutes have been cut to 24.8 MPG over this stretch, far below the 31.5 MPG he has this season. Somebody needs to step up and be a difference maker in Dallas. PG Derek Fisher was the only Dallas player with a positive rating against L.A., posting a +2 with his 15 points. Vince Carter led the team with 16 points (6-for-12 FG) and also pulled down seven rebounds, but posted a minus-13 rating versus the Clips.

All season long, the Suns have struggled to find consistency within their starting lineup. Goran Dragic has been Phoenix’s most effective player this season, averaging 15.5 PPG, 6.6 APG and 1.9 SPG on the year. Outside of Dragic though, the Suns will need somebody to step it up and be their long-term second option. Four Phoenix players are averaging between 11.5 PPG and 12.7 PPG this year. C Marcin Gortat should be that guy, but he has been underperforming, likely due to the departure of Steve Nash. Gortat has been better recently though with 14.3 PPG on 68% FG in the past three games. Michael Beasley (11.5 PPG) is averaging only 8.8 PPG and 2.8 RPG over the past five games. He is the player that Phoenix team officials thought could be their main scoring option, but he is only shooting 38% FG (well below 45% FG for career). He has been a huge disappointed and is now getting only 27.8 MPG on the year.

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NBA
Dunkel

New York at Miami
The Heat look to take advantage of a New York team that is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games in Miami. Miami is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

Game 701-702: New York at Miami (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 120.521; Miami 129.248
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 8 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7; 202
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7); Under

Game 703-704: Dallas at Phoenix (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 111.830; Phoenix 117.705
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 3; 199
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-3); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 6

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NEW YORK (13 - 4) at MIAMI (12 - 4) - 12/6/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 91-125 ATS (-46.5 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-6 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 9-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
10 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (8 - 10) at PHOENIX (7 - 12) - 12/6/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 268-215 ATS (+31.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
PHOENIX is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 7-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, December 6

Hot Teams
-- Miami won six of its last seven games (4-4 as HF). Knicks won their last four games (3-2 as an U).

Cold Teams
-- Mavericks lost four of last five games (2-6 as AU). Suns also lost four of last five games (1-4 as a HF).

Totals
-- Over is 5-2-1 in New York's last eight games.
-- Four of last five Dallas games stayed under the total.




NBA

Thursday, December 6

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8:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New York's last 11 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against New York

10:30 PM
DALLAS vs. PHOENIX
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Dallas


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NBA

Thursday, December 6

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NBA TNT doubleheader: Knicks at Heat, Mavericks at Suns
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New York Knicks at Miami Heat (-7, 202)

The Miami Heat and New York Knicks know a thing or two about winning at home. After all, the Eastern Conference leaders collectively have won all 15 such contests this season. The Heat, who are 8-0 at AmericanAirlines Arena, will have the home-court advantage on Thursday, when the Knicks pay a visit for a nationally televised game.

The Heat likely are still massaging their ego after woe-begotten Washington doubled its season win total at their expense. New York extended its winning streak to four games on Wednesday as J.R. Smith drilled a step-back jumper as time expired for a 100-98 triumph over Charlotte. Carmelo Anthony finished with 23 points before receiving stitches on the middle finger of his left hand after diving into the bench to save a loose ball. His status for Thursday is unknown, however, head coach Mike Woodson did tell reporters, “He’s going to play. He’ll be ready to play."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE KNICKS (13-4, 11-6 ATS): Coach Mike Woodson insisted after Wednesday's contest that Anthony would be able to play versus Miami. The electric forward cooled off the Heat with a team-high 30 points and 10 rebounds in New York's 104-84 victory on Nov. 2. As for Wednesday, Jason Kidd returned following a four-game absence due to lower back spasms. The veteran guard came off the bench to score seven points but logged nearly 25 1/2 minutes to provide a jolt for the Knicks.

ABOUT THE HEAT (12-4, 7-9 ATS): The inexplicable loss to Washington snapped a six-game winning streak for Miami. LeBron James did his best to put the setback in perspective, although his pair of missed 3-point attempts in the waning moments could have altered the outcome. Dwyane Wade insisted that the Heat will have no problem getting up for Thursday's tilt. "It'll be a good game for us," Wade said. "It's a game that we all look forward to. Obviously, we want to play better, and it's a good time for it (facing the Knicks)."

TRENDS:

* Under is 10-2-1 in the last 13 meetings.
* Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Knicks are 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Knicks are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings in Miami.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. New York is off to its best 17-game start to a season since the 1995-96 campaign. It also was 13-4 during that campaign.

2. Wade had 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field in the teams' first meeting. While it's an impressive performance to be certain, Wade has averaged 27.9 points in 25 career games versus New York.

3. The Knicks played their fourth game without C Marcus Camby, who is being plagued by plantar fasciitis in his left foot.



Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns (-3, 199.5)

The Dallas Mavericks try to shake off an awful start to their road trip Thursday, when they take on the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Dallas began its three-game trek Wednesday in Los Angeles, where it thoroughly was thrashed in a 112-90 loss to the Clippers. The Mavericks never led as they allowed the first seven points of the game and fell behind by as many as 24 late in the fourth quarter.

Phoenix returns home from a 1-5 road trip during which it lost the last four contests. After splitting the first two games of the trek, the Suns suffered a 40-point loss in Detroit on Nov. 28. They dropped close decisions in Toronto and New York before concluding the trip with a 10-point overtime setback to the league-leading Grizzlies in Memphis on Tuesday. Phoenix led by as many as 16 points before Rudy Gay forged a 94-94 tie with 15.9 seconds remaining in regulation.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), TNT

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (8-10, 7-11 ATS): Dallas trailed by 11 points after one quarter in Los Angeles on Wednesday but began the second with a 9-0 run to get within 29-27. That was as close as the Mavericks would get as they were down 18 points at halftime and never got the deficit to single digits in the second half. Guard O.J. Mayo entered the game against the Clippers second in the league with a 52.7 percent shooting efficiency from beyond the arc, went 0-of-4 and has gone without a 3-pointer in three of his last five contests.

ABOUT THE SUNS (7-12, 6-12-1 ATS): Phoenix has not had much success against Dallas of late, losing eight of the last nine meetings between the teams. In fact, the Suns snapped an eight-game skid in the all-time series in their last encounter as they posted a 96-94 triumph at US Airways Center on March 12. It was the team's second win in the last 13 matchups and snapped its three-game home losing streak against the Mavericks. Center Marcin Gortat has started 96 consecutive games and appeared in all 140 contests since being acquired by the Suns from Orlando on Dec. 18, 2010.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
* Mavericks are 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Phoenix.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Gortat leads the Suns with six double-doubles.

2. Mavericks rookie F Jae Crowder is 3-of-26 from the field over his last four games.

3. The Suns have trailed by double digits in 15 of their 19 contests this season.

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NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, December 6

New York at Miami, 8:05 ET TNT
New York: 19-6 ATS off 3+ games scoring 100+ points
Miami: 7-20 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less

Dallas at Phoenix, 10:35 ET TNT
Dallas: 12-3 ATS off a loss by 15+ points
Phoenix: 7-18 ATS at home in the first half of the season

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Thursday, December 6

Game Score Status Pick Amount

New York - 8:00 PM ET New York +7.5 500

Miami - Under 200.5 500

Dallas - 10:30 PM ET Phoenix -3.5 500

Phoenix - Under 204.5 500

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Friday, December 7

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Boston 0 0th Boston -2 500
Philadelphia 0 Under 188.5 500

Denver 0 0th Denver +2 500
Indiana 0 Over 195 500

Golden State - 7:30 PM ET Golden State +6.5 500 (POD)
Brooklyn - Over 196 500

Washington - 7:30 PM ET Washington +9 500
Atlanta - Over 192 500

Chicago - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +2.5 500
Detroit - Under 182 500

Memphis - 8:00 PM ET Memphis -7.5 500
New Orleans - Over 183 500

Cleveland - 8:00 PM ET Cleveland +8.5 500
Minnesota - Under 190.5 500

Charlotte - 8:30 PM ET Milwaukee -7 500
Milwaukee - Over 198 500

Houston - 8:30 PM ET Houston +8.5 500
San Antonio - Over 212 500 ( TOD )

Toronto - 9:00 PM ET Utah -7 500
Utah - Over 198.5 500

L.A. Lakers - 9:30 PM ET Oklahoma City -7.5 500
Oklahoma City - Over 210.5 500

Orlando - 10:00 PM ET Orlando +3 500
Sacramento - Over 194.5 500

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Texas Teams Houston, Dallas Meet In Saturday NBA Game

Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
NBA Betting Preview
Date: 12/08/2012 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Opening Lines: NA
Television: FOX Southwest

Dallas Mavericks: Already missing star Dirk Nowitzki since the start of the season, the Mavs (9-10 straight-up, 8-11 against the spread) came out of Thursday's win and cover at Phoenix with a couple more injury concerns. Chris Kaman, the team's second-leading scorer at 13.7 points per game, suffered a sprained left ankle while Shawn Marion, Dallas' leading rebounder (7.1 rebounds per game), went down with a groin injury. Both players are questionable for Saturday's tilt in Houston, and it could open the door for Brandan Wright to start at center with rookie Jae Crowder possibly replacing Marion at forward (click to check updated NBA injury report). The Mavericks are 3-7 on the NBA highway so far, covering the spread in four of the 10 away games. This marks the first game against a divisional opponent for the Mavs. Dallas won and covered all three games vs. the Rockets last season, including a 101-99 win at Toyota Center as a 3-point underdog.

Houston Rockets: Friday night finds the Rockets (9-8 SU, 9-7-1 ATS) in San Antonio for the front end of this back-to-back. The Spurs were laying 8½ in that contest with a 212-point total. Houston was riding a two-game winning streak into that matchup, both SU and ATS, winning and covering five of its last six heading into the clash with San Antonio. The Rockets came away with a 107-105 win over the Lakers on Tuesday in a game that closed as a Pick 'em and fell a bit shy of the 215½-point total. Houston shot under 38 percent for the contest, but the bench bailed the Bayou City ballers out by outscoring LA's reserves 59-20. James Harden shot a woeful 3-for-19 vs. the Lakers and suffered a injury to his right big toe, but he was expected to play against the Spurs on Friday. Houston is 7-3 at home so far, also covering seven of the 10 games, including the last five at Toyota Center.

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Hoop Trends - Saturday

December 8, 2012


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

--The Spurs are 13-0 ATS (8.0 ppg) since January 11, 2011 on the road after a game in which they were whistled for fewer than 15 personal fouls.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Cavaliers are 12-0 OU (16.6 ppg) since December 11, 1999 with no rest after a loss in which they shot less than 35% from the field.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Grizzlies are 9-0 ATS (7.1 ppg) since October 30, 2010 at home with no rest after a win on the road in which Mike Conley was not the Grizzlies’ high scorer.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Celtics are 12-0 OU (17.3 ppg) since January 14, 2009 at home with at most one day of rest off an overtime game.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Spurs are 0-9 OU (-11.4 ppg) since May 02, 2012 after a win at home in which Manu Ginobili played fewer than 30 minutes.

-- The Warriors are 7-0 ATS (6.9 ppg) since November 27, 2010 on the road on Saturday after playing on Friday.

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NBA
Dunkel

Phoenix at LA Clippers
The Suns look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games against the Clippers. Phoenix is the pick (+10 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has LA favored by only 9. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+10 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Game 501-502: Phoenix at LA Clippers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 112.893; LA Clippers 121.981
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 9; 198
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 10 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+10 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Golden State at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 119.239; Washington 116.280
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 3; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+4 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: San Antonio at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 127.309; Charlotte 114.070
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 13; 195
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: New Orleans at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 112.581; Miami 129.248
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 16 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 13 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-13 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Philadelphia at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 113.619; Boston 118.292
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 4 1/2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 6 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+6 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Detroit at Cleveland (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 114.368; Cleveland 114.551
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+1 1/2); Over

Game 513-514: Atlanta at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 119.301; Memphis 128.272
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 9; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 7; 187
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-7); Over

Game 515-516: New York at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 125.035; Chicago 122.618
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 517-518: Dallas at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 112.642; Houston 121.945
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 9 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 519-520: Sacramento at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.782; Portland 119.253
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 9 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Long Sheet

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PHOENIX (7 - 13) at LA CLIPPERS (12 - 6) - 12/8/2012, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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GOLDEN STATE (12 - 7) at WASHINGTON (2 - 14) - 12/8/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 68-94 ATS (-35.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-79 ATS (-31.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 282-353 ATS (-106.3 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 84-114 ATS (-41.4 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 93-131 ATS (-51.1 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 144-182 ATS (-56.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 90-123 ATS (-45.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 279-336 ATS (-90.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 2-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (16 - 4) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 11) - 12/8/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 63-33 ATS (+26.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 51-25 ATS (+23.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 30-10 ATS (+19.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 30-12 ATS (+16.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 30-53 ATS (-28.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 27-52 ATS (-30.2 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 1-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (5 - 13) at MIAMI (12 - 5) - 12/8/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 124-166 ATS (-58.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 66-48 ATS (+13.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 81-55 ATS (+20.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
MIAMI is 91-126 ATS (-47.6 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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PHILADELPHIA (11 - 8) at BOSTON (10 - 9) - 12/8/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 11-5 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-8 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (6 - 15) at CLEVELAND (4 - 16) - 12/8/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 124-163 ATS (-55.3 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-4 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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ATLANTA (11 - 5) at MEMPHIS (14 - 3) - 12/8/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 38-60 ATS (-28.0 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
ATLANTA is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 31-11 ATS (+18.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 2-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 2-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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NEW YORK (14 - 4) at CHICAGO (10 - 8) - 12/8/2012, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (9 - 10) at HOUSTON (9 - 9) - 12/8/2012, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 7-0 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (6 - 12) at PORTLAND (8 - 11) - 12/8/2012, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, December 8

Hot Teams
-- Clippers won last four games, by 6-35-1-32 (5-4 as HF).
-- Warriors won/covered seven of their last nine games.
-- Spurs won eight of their last nine games (6-2 last eight as AF).
-- 76ers won four of last six games, covered five of last six on road.
-- Hawks won eight of last nine games (2-2 as AU). Memphis won 14 of its last 16 games (6-2-1 as HF).
-- Knickerbockers won last five games (1-4 last five as AF). Chicago won four of last five games (1-2 as an U).
-- Rockets won/covered five of last seven games (4-0 last four as HF).
-- Kings won last two games, but are 0-6 on road (2-4 as AU).

Cold Teams
-- Suns lost last four games, by 40-4-10-3 points (2-5 as AU).
-- Wizards lost 14 of first 16 games (3-4 as HU).
-- Bobcats lost their last six games (4-4 as HU).
-- Heat lost last two games, by 20 at home, and at Washington. New Orleans lost 11 of last 13 games (5-2 as AU).
-- Celtics lost three of last five games, but are 5-1 vs spread game after their last six losses- did Rondo tweak his ankle on last shot Friday??
-- Pistons lost four of last five games (1-10 SU on road). Cavaliers lost 14 of last 16 games (2-5 SU at home).
-- Mavericks are 0-6 vs spread in game after last six wins (4-5 as AU).
-- Portland lost five of last seven games (1-2-1 as HF).

Totals
-- Five of last six Clipper games went over the total.
-- Last five Golden State games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine San Antonio games.
-- Four of last five New Orleans games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Philly games went over the total; four of Boston's last five games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine New York games; seven of last eight Bull games stayed under.
-- Over is 8-4 in last twelve Houston games. Five of last six Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Portland games went over the total.

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Saturday, December 8

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Trend Report
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3:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. LA CLIPPERS
Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
LA Clippers are 2-14 SU in their last 16 games when playing Phoenix
LA Clippers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games

7:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Golden State
Washington is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games

7:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. CHARLOTTE
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Antonio's last 14 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. MIAMI
New Orleans is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
New Orleans is 10-1-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Miami
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 1-10-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing New Orleans

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Cleveland is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. HOUSTON
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Atlanta is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Memphis is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. CHICAGO
New York is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 9 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games at home

10:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Portland
Sacramento is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Portland
Portland is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento