The Bum's December NBA Best Bets !e Bum's

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NBA
Short Sheet

Saturday, December 15

Golden State at Atlanta, 7:05 ET
Golden State: 11-2 ATS in road games off a road loss
Atlanta: 5-16 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games

Orlando at Charlotte, 7:35 ET
Orlando: 24-12 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days
Charlotte: 8-19 ATS off a loss against a division rival

Washington at Miami, 7:35 ET
Washington: 25-48 ATS when playing their 4th game in 5 days
Miami: 14-3 ATS in home games after a non-conference game

Indiana at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Indiana: 4-13 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games
Detroit: 30-12 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more

Cleveland at New York, 7:35 ET
Cleveland: 1-7 ATS in December games
New York: 12-4 ATS after 3 or more consecutive overs

Dallas at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Dallas: 41-21 ATS as a road underdog
Minnesota: 7-18 ATS after scoring 110 points or more

Brooklyn at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Brooklyn: 8-21 ATS when the total is between 180 and 189.5
Chicago: 71-46 ATS after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

Boston at San Antonio, 8:35 ET NBATV
Boston: 15-29 ATS when playing on back-to-back days
San Antonio: 33-13 ATS in home games

LA Clippers at Milwaukee, 8:35 ET
LA Clippers: 28-10 Over in a road game where the total is between 190 and 199.5
Milwaukee: 5-17 ATS in home games off a road win

Memphis at Utah, 9:05 ET
Memphis: 18-6 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Utah: 33-50 ATS after playing a game as favorite

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Saturday, December 15

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Golden State - 7:00 PM ET Atlanta -6 500
Atlanta - Over 196 500

Orlando - 7:30 PM ET Orlando -1.5 500
Charlotte - Under 195 500

Cleveland - 7:30 PM ET Cleveland +10.5 500
New York - Under 194.5 500

Washington - 7:30 PM ET Miami -14.5 500
Miami - Over 197 500

Indiana - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +2.5 500
Detroit - Under 185 500

Brooklyn - 8:00 PM ET Brooklyn +5 500
Chicago - Under 183.5 500

Dallas - 8:00 PM ET Minnesota -5 500
Minnesota - Under 196.5 500

L.A. Clippers - 8:30 PM ET Milwaukee +4.5 500
Milwaukee - Over 197 500

Boston - 8:30 PM ET ( San Antonio -9.5 500 POD )San Antonio - Under 199 500

Memphis - 9:00 PM ET Memphis +2 500
Utah - Under 192 500

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Good luck Bum on all your bold plays

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Thanks Tech Fan....Hit that POD with San Antonio...and a few others.......

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Thanks Tech Fan....Hit that POD with San Antonio...and a few others.......

A few others lol By my count its 6-1.Appreciatit man very nice night.Really needed it.Now we have a good bankroll to get nasty this bowl season.

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Thanks Tech Fan....Hit that POD with San Antonio...and a few others.......

A few others lol By my count its 6-1.Appreciatit man very nice night.Really needed it.Now we have a good bankroll to get nasty this bowl season.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Eastern Kentucky at Illinois
The Fighting Illini look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games against teams with a winning record. Illinois is the pick (-15 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Illini favored by 21. Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-15 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

Game 809-810: UAB at Rutgers (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 53.599; Rutgers 62.392
Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 9
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (-6 1/2)

Game 811-812: Delaware at Villanova (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 49.567; Villanova 63.131
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 13 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Villanova by 7; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-7); Under

Game 813-814: Northern Illinois at DePaul (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 42.774; DePaul 64.000
Dunkel Line: DePaul by 21
Vegas Line: DePaul by 18
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (-18)

Game 815-816: Central Michigan at Pepperdine (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 45.429; Pepperdine 57.094
Dunkel Line: Pepperdine by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Pepperdine by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (-10 1/2)

Game 817-818: Appalachian State at UMKC (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 45.327; UMKC 45.143
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: UMKC by 3
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (+3)

Game 819-820: NC-Greensboro at James Madison (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 47.954; James Madison 55.664
Dunkel Line: James Madison by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: James Madison by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: James Madison (-4 1/2)

Game 821-822: Western Kentucky at Murray State (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 57.832; Murray State 67.741
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 823-824: Austin Peay at Arkansas State (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 45.208; Arkansas State 60.654
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 13
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-13)

Game 825-826: Drexel at Fairfield (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 55.102; Fairfield 59.483
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (-2 1/2)

Game 827-828: Eastern Kentucky at Illinois (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 53.737; Illinois 71.737
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 21; 131
Vegas Line: Illinois by 15 1/2; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-15 1/2); Under

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 16

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UAB (5 - 5) at RUTGERS (6 - 2) - 12/16/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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DELAWARE (3 - 7) at VILLANOVA (6 - 4) - 12/16/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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N ILLINOIS (2 - 6) at DEPAUL (7 - 3) - 12/16/2012, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 1-1 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 2-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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C MICHIGAN (4 - 4) at PEPPERDINE (6 - 3) - 12/16/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in December games since 1997.
PEPPERDINE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PEPPERDINE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (1 - 7) at MISSOURI-KC (4 - 5) - 12/16/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UNC-GREENSBORO (2 - 5) at JAMES MADISON (3 - 6) - 12/16/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 35-61 ATS (-32.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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W KENTUCKY (8 - 2) at MURRAY ST (7 - 1) - 12/16/2012, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 2-0 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 2-0 straight up against W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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AUSTIN PEAY (4 - 5) at ARKANSAS ST (5 - 3) - 12/16/2012, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DREXEL (3 - 6) at FAIRFIELD (6 - 5) - 12/16/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DREXEL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
DREXEL is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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E KENTUCKY (9 - 0) at ILLINOIS (11 - 0) - 12/16/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
E KENTUCKY is 24-7 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 16

-- Rutgers coach Rice was suspended by school for bullying players in practice; he comes back Jan 2. Scarlet Knights won six of their last seven games, but this is odd situation. UAB lost four of last six games; they're 1-3 on road, with only win at #303 Troy; Blazers turn ball over 22.6% of time, are 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with all four losses by 12+ points.
-- Villanova beat Delaware last three years by 10-19-34 points; Wildcats are just 6-4, but beat city rivals Penn-St Joe's in last two games- they're 2-2 at home, losing to Columbia/Temple. Hens won at Virginia Nov 13, but lost six of seven games since; they're 1-4 on road, with three losses by 7 or less points. Delaware is overscheduled (#12 schedule so far).
-- DePaul beat Northern Illinois last two years by 2-23 points; Demons upset Arizona State in Tempe Wednesday, their fifth win in a row. NIU is horrible, with only win in seven games vs D-I opponents over #310 SIU-Edwardsville- they turn ball over 24.8% of time, make just 27.1% behind arc. DePaul won by 32-31-10-34 vs teams not in top 200.
-- Central Michigan is 0-3 on road, losing by 12 at Iowa, 16 at Utah, 12 at Charlotte; Chippewas beat Pepperdine 67-57 at home LY. Waves are 6-1 in last seven games, but only one of six wins was vs a team ranked higher than #170, and three of seven games went to OT. Central turns ball over 23% of time, makes just 42% of shots inside arc.
-- Appalachian State is 0-7 vs D-I teams, who shot 57.1% inside arc vs ASU; five of Mountaineers' last six games were on road- they lost by 6-12-19 points vs teams not ranked in top 200. UMKC is 4-5, but they're 3-0 vs teams not in top 200, winning by 6-14-3 points; Kangaroos turn ball over 24% of time, shoot just 42.7% inside the arc.

-- Fifth straight home game for 3-6 James Madison squad that has been off for 8 days; Dukes have four seniors in their rotation, which isn't so good considering slow start. NC-Greensboro hasn't played in 15 days, a very long layoff; they're #3 in country at fouling too much. Spartans are 0-2 on road, losing by 8 at High Point, 3 at East Carolina.
-- Home side won four of last five Western Kentucky-Murray St, tilts; Hilltoppers lost last two visits here, 69-60/89-61, and also lost by 11 at home to Murray LY. WKU won its last six games; its losses are by 3 at Southern Miss, 8 at DePaul. First game in 8 days for Murray, which got down 16 early in last game at Evansville, but rallied to win 82-70.
-- Austin Peay is turning ball over 26.8% of time; they are 0-3 on road, losing by 20-31-18 points, but all three of those teams are ranked #131 or better; Peay beat Arkansas State 86-82 in OT LY at home. ASU is 4-3 vs D-I teams, but only one of four wins was vs team in top 300- they also have two losses vs teams not in the top 200.
-- 3-6 Drexel was supposed to be #1 team in CAA, but they're 0-6 when they allow 66+ points- they gave up 59 or less points in three wins. LY, Dragons beat Fairfield 77-69 at home. Stags are 6-5 but haven't beaten anyone higher than #170 Central Connecticut; Fairfield won three of last four games overall; they split their two home games so far.
-- #173 Eastern Kentucky is 9-0; they run lot of Princeton offense; am guessing Illinois scheduled them to prep for playing Northwestern, team that also runs Princeton stuff. EKU has played #345 (out of 347) sked in America. #195 Western Carolina is only team they've played ranked higher than #230. Illinois is 4-0 vs top 200 teams; all wins were by 11+.

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NCAAB

Sunday, December 16

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
UAB vs. RUTGERS
UAB is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
UAB is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Rutgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Rutgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

1:00 PM
NEW HAMPSHIRE vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
No trends available
Boston College is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Hampshire
Boston College is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games

1:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. SETON HALL
No trends available
Seton Hall is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:00 PM
VERMONT vs. NIAGARA
No trends available
Niagara is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Niagara is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

2:00 PM
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA vs. NORTH TEXAS
No trends available
North Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
North Texas is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

2:00 PM
MAINE vs. MARIST
No trends available
Marist is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
Marist is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

2:00 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. JAMES MADISON
UNC Greensboro is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
James Madison is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
James Madison is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games

2:05 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. UMKC
Appalachian State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

3:00 PM
MERCER vs. CHATTANOOGA
No trends available
Chattanooga is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chattanooga is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

3:00 PM
WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. MURRAY STATE
Western Kentucky is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Murray State
Western Kentucky is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Murray State's last 6 games when playing Western Kentucky
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. HIGH POINT
Western Michigan is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Western Michigan is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
No trends available

3:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. TEXAS SOUTHERN
CS Fullerton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

3:05 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Austin Peay is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Austin Peay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arkansas State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Arkansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. LONG ISLAND
Manhattan is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Manhattan is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

4:00 PM
DREXEL vs. FAIRFIELD
Drexel is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Drexel is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Fairfield is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Fairfield is 3-5-2 ATS in its last 10 games

4:00 PM
DELAWARE vs. VILLANOVA
Delaware is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Villanova
Delaware is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Villanova's last 5 games
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Delaware

4:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. KENNESAW STATE
Charlotte is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
No trends available

4:00 PM
CENTRAL ARKANSAS vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
No trends available
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

5:00 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. DEPAUL
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
DePaul is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
DePaul is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Northern Illinois

5:00 PM
LEMOYNE-OWEN vs. TENNESSEE STATE
No trends available
Tennessee State is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
Tennessee State is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

5:05 PM
TEXAS A&M C.C. vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
No trends available
South Alabama is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
South Alabama is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

5:35 PM
MORGAN STATE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
No trends available
Illinois State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Illinois State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

6:00 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. ILLINOIS
Eastern Kentucky is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

6:00 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. TEXAS TECH
No trends available
Texas Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas Tech is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
CHICAGO STATE vs. OREGON STATE
No trends available
Oregon State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Oregon State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. PEPPERDINE
Central Michigan is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Pepperdine is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pepperdine is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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Sunday, December 16

Game Score Status Pick Amount

UAB - 12:00 PM ET UAB +7 500
Rutgers -

NC-Greensboro - 2:00 PM ET James Madison -6 500
James Madison -

Appalachian St. - 2:05 PM ET UMKC -3 500
UMKC -

Western Kentucky - 3:00 PM ET ( Murray St. -10 500 POD )
Murray St. -

Austin Peay - 3:05 PM ET Austin Peay +12.5 500
Arkansas St. -

Delaware - 4:00 PM ET Villanova -8 500
Villanova - Under 144 500

Drexel - 4:00 PM ET Fairfield -4 500
Fairfield -

Northern Illinois - 5:00 PM ET ( DePaul -18.5 500 POD )
DePaul -

Eastern Kentucky - 6:00 PM ET Eastern Kentucky +15 500
Illinois - Over 133.5 500

Central Michigan - 8:00 PM ET Central Michigan +11.5 500
Pepperdine -

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NCAAB Consensus Picks

December 16, 2012 »

Sides (ATS)

Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds

4:00 PM Delaware +8 238 24.14% Villanova -8 748 75.86% View View

12:00 PM UAB +7 288 29.45% Rutgers -7 690 70.55% View View

2:00 PM NC-Greensboro +6 273 30.00% James Madison -6 637 70.00% View View

3:00 PM Western Kentucky +10 13 32.50% Murray St. -10 27 67.50% View View

6:00 PM Eastern Kentucky +15 310 33.33% Illinois -15 620 66.67% View View

4:00 PM Drexel +4 319 33.97% Fairfield -4 620 66.03% View View

2:05 PM Appalachian St. +3 337 38.34% UMKC -3 542 61.66% View View

8:00 PM Central Michigan +11.5 336 38.36% Pepperdine -11.5 540 61.64% View View

5:00 PM Northern Illinois +18.5 379 43.22% DePaul -18.5 498 56.78% View View

3:05 PM Austin Peay +12.5 461 53.17% Arkansas St. -12.5 406 46.83% View View

Totals (Over/Under)
Time Away Total Home Over Pct Under Pct Detail Odds

4:00 PM Delaware 144 Villanova 105 41.02% 151 58.98% View View

6:00 PM Eastern Kentucky 133.5 Illinois 130 54.62% 108 45.38% View View

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NBA

Sunday, December 16

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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Each week, we look back on the NBA betting scene and give you the best –and worst – basketball bets, as well as some spots to keep an eye on with the upcoming schedule.

For the week of Dec. 9-Dec. 15

Hottest ATS team

Denver Nuggets – This week: 3-1 ATS, Season: 14-10 ATS

The Nuggets have covered in three straight games and four of their last five. Denver is averaging 101.6 points over its last three contests and is coming off a huge win over Memphis on Friday. The Nuggets hit the road for a date with the Kings on Sunday afternoon before heading back to the friendly confines of the Pepsi Center for a tough matchup with the Spurs on Tuesday.

Coldest ATS team


Los Angeles Lakers – This week: 0-3-1 ATS, Season: 9-14-1 ATS

The Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak Friday with a victory over the lowly Wizards, but the six-point margin of victory was only good enough to earn a push. Los Angeles failed to cover against New York, Cleveland and Utah last week. The Lakers finish off their four-game road swing Sunday in Philadelphia before returning to the Staples Center where the Bobcats will be waiting for them.

Hottest over bet


New York Knicks – This week: 4-0 O/U, Season: 13-8-2 O/U

The Knicks have won four straight, playing over the total in each of those victories. New York is averaging a whopping 107.7 points per game during the over run, but could be slowed in the future due to Carmelo Anthony’s ankle injury. The forward is questionable Monday when the Knicks host the Rockets in the first contest of a four-game homestand.

Hottest under bet


Toronto Raptors – This week: 0-4 O/U, Season: 12-12 O/U

The Raptors have played under the number in four consecutive games and could continue to be a good under play heading into next week. Center Andrea Bargnani (elbow) and guard Kyle Lowry (tricep) both fell to injuries on Dec. 10 at Portland. Both key starters could miss significant time, leaving a gaping hole in the Toronto offense. The Raptors host Houston on Sunday before packing their bags for a short trip to Cleveland for a date with the Cavs.


Scouting the schedule:

-The Charlotte Bobcats suffered their 11th consecutive defeat Saturday night when they fell to the Magic. Charlotte heads out on a west-coast road trip early next week and plays four games in five days. The Bobcats are 3-8 ATS during the losing skid.

-The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a four-game winning streak, but face some formidable foes next week. The T-Wolves hit the road to take on the Magic and Heat on back-to-back nights. Then square off against Oklahoma City and New York to close out the week.

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NBA
Dunkel

Houston at Toronto
The Rockets look to take advantage of a Toronto team that is coming off a 95-74 win over Dallas and is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. Houston is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Houston (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

Game 801-802: Houston at Toronto (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.665; Toronto 110.655
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 8; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 3 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-3 1/2); Over

Game 803-804: Denver at Sacramento (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 118.448; Sacramento 111.688
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 7; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-4 1/2); Under

Game 805-806: LA Lakers at Philadelphia (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 117.369; Philadelphia 117.316
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 807-808: New Orleans at Portland (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 112.098; Portland 118.810
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 6 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 5 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-5 1/2); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 16

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HOUSTON (11 - 11) at TORONTO (5 - 19) - 12/16/2012, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
HOUSTON is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against TORONTO 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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DENVER (12 - 12) at SACRAMENTO (7 - 15) - 12/16/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 101-80 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 37-50 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 17-36 ATS (-22.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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 (10 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (12 - 11) - 12/16/2012, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 2-1 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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NEW ORLEANS (5 - 17) at PORTLAND (10 - 12) - 12/16/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 53-83 ATS (-38.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 16

Hot Teams
-- Portland won five of last six home games (2-3-1 as HF).

Cold Teams
-- Toronto lost six of last seven games (4-2 as HU). Rockets lost their last six road games (2-6-1 on road, all as dog).
-- 76ers lost five of last seven games, but won four of last six at home. Lakers lost six of last eight games (3-7-1 vs spread on road).
-- Sacramento lost its last three games by 10-13-23 points (2-4 as HU). Nuggets lost six of last eight road games (2-4 as AF).
-- Hornets lost their last six games (6-3-1 as AU).

Totals
-- Last four Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Philly's last six games.
-- Seven of last ten Denver games went over the total.
-- Last three Portland games stayed under the total.




NBA

Sunday, December 16

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. TORONTO
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 15 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 15 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home

6:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

6:00 PM
DENVER vs. SACRAMENTO
Denver is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Denver is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 7-13-1 ATS in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. PORTLAND
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans

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Sunday, December 16

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Houston 0 0th Houston -4 500
Toronto 0 Over 199 500

L.A. Lakers - 6:00 PM ET Philadelphia +3 500
Philadelphia - Under 196 500

Denver - 6:00 PM ET Denver -4.5 500
Sacramento - Over 203.5 500

New Orleans - 9:00 PM ET ( Portland -5 500 POD )Portland - Under 187 500