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NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, January 10

New York at Indiana, 8:00 ET TNT
New York: 40-22 ATS as a road underdog
Indiana: 1-9 ATS off a SU win as a home underdog

Dallas at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Dallas: 19-8 ATS away with a total of 200+ points
Sacramento: 8-18 ATS at home off a home game

Miami at Portland, 10:35 ET TNT
Miami: 2-10 ATS after playing as a road favorite
Portland: 10-1 ATS off 3+ wins by 6 points or less

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Thursday, January 10

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New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers (-4.5, OFF)

The New York Knicks will be without suspended star Carmelo Anthony when they try to avoid a second consecutive loss - and their fourth defeat in six games - in a road game against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. The NBA handed Anthony a one-game suspension Wednesday for his attempts to confront Boston's Kevin Garnett after the Knicks' home loss to the Celtics on Monday. Anthony leads the team and ranks second in the league with 29 points per game.

Facing the red-hot Pacers would have been enough of a challenge with Anthony in the lineup. Indiana has won two straight and 11 of 14, including an 87-77 home win over Miami on Tuesday. It's the second of four meetings this season and the first in Indiana. The Knicks won 88-76 on Nov. 18 at Madison Square Garden behind a game-high 26 points from Anthony. The Knicks have not lost a season series to the Pacers since they were swept in four games in the 2007-08 campaign.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT, MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (23-11): Anthony's absence adds to an already depleted roster with point guard Raymond Felton (broken finger) and forward Rasheed Wallace (foot) out. The Knicks will need J.R. Smith (16.9 points, 5.2 rebounds) to pick up some of the scoring slack along with the frontcourt duo of Tyson Chandler (12.8 points, 10.5 rebounds) and Amar'e Stoudemire (10 points).

ABOUT THE PACERS (21-14): Indiana is one of the top defensive teams in the league, and it has been terrific at that end during its recent hot streak. The Pacers' frontcourt leads the way at the offensive end with David West (16.7 points, eight rebounds) and Paul George (16.7 points, 7.4 rebounds) tied for the team scoring lead. Point guard George Hill (14.7 points, five assists) recently returned from a groin injury that kept him out three games, but he had to leave against the Heat because of dehydration.

TRENDS:

* Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last four Thursday games.
* Knicks are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning SU record.
* Knicks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six road games.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Knicks are 17-2 when holding opponents under 100 points and 10-0 when allowing less than 90 points.

2. The Pacers have won eight straight home games dating to Dec. 7 against Denver. They are 13-3 at home this season and 47-18 in their last 65 regular-season games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

3. New York, which hosts Chicago on Friday, is 5-2 on the front end of back-to-back sets this season.



Miami Heat at Portland Trail Blazers (3.5, 196)

The Miami Heat strive to make their second contest of a six-game road trip more fun than the first when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Miami scored a season-low 77 points during Tuesday’s 10-point loss to the Indiana Pacers, shooting just 41.2 percent from the field. Portland is a robust 12-4 at home – including eight straight victories – and is attempting to stretch its overall winning streak to four games.

The Trail Blazers have won 11 of their last 14 games after dispatching of the Orlando Magic on Monday. Portland’s home winning streak is its longest since claiming 12 straight during the 2008-09 campaign. The Trail Blazers are in third place in the Northwest Division. Miami has the best record in the Eastern Conference but has lost four of its last seven games. Two of the victories during the stretch came in overtime and the other was against the lowly Washington Wizards. The Heat are 7-7 on the road.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT, Sun Sports (Miami)

ABOUT THE HEAT (23-10): Forward LeBron James and guard Dwyane Wade are accustomed to having strong performances against the Trail Blazers. James is averaging 30.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 7.5 assists in 17 career games against Portland and is averaging 38.5 points over the last four contests. Wade is averaging 27 points in 17 career outings against the Trail Blazers and has averaged 35 over the last three meetings. James has scored 20 or more in all 33 games, the second-best such streak to start a season behind George Gervin, who did it in the first 45 games of the 1981-82 season.

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (19-15): Portland’s victory over Orlando featured four players recording double-doubles. Forward LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and 10 rebounds, center J.J. Hickson had 20 points and 15 rebounds for his 20th double-double of the season, point guard Damian Lillard had 18 points and 10 assists and forward Nicolas Batum had 16 points and 10 assists. The last time the Trail Blazers had that occur was back in the 1997-98 campaign when Brian Grant, Isaiah Rider, Damon Stoudamire and Rasheed Wallace all had double-doubles in a game against the Phoenix Suns. Guard Wesley Matthews has scored 20 or more points in each of the past three games, averaging 23.7 points during the stretch while making 14 of 22 3-pointers.

TRENDS:

* Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games.
* Under is 4-0 in Heat last four vs. NBA Northwest.
* Trail Blazers are 6-0 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning SU record.
* Over is 7-0 in Trail Blazers’ last sene vs. a team with a winning SU record.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Miami has won its last three visits to Portland.

2. The Trail Blazers are 10-2 in games decided by six or fewer points.

3. The Heat signed F Jarvis Varnado to a 10-day contract on Wednesday. Varnado played in five games for the Boston Celtics earlier this season.]

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Friday, January 11

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Charlotte - 7:00 PM ET Charlotte +8 500
Toronto - Over 195.5 500

Houston - 7:30 PM ET ( Houston +3 500 POD )
Boston - Under 202 500

Phoenix - 7:30 PM ET Brooklyn -7.5 500
Brooklyn - Under 192 500

Utah - 7:30 PM ET Utah +4.5 500
Atlanta - Over 192.5 500

Chicago - 8:00 PM ET New York -4 500
New York - Under 192.5 500

San Antonio - 8:00 PM ET San Antonio +1.5 500
Memphis - Under 189 500

Minnesota - 8:00 PM ET Minnesota +2.5 500
New Orleans - Over 182.5 500

Detroit - 8:30 PM ET Detroit +5.5 500
Milwaukee - Under 197 500

Cleveland - 9:00 PM ET Denver -12 500
Denver - Over 205.5 500

Oklahoma City - 10:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers +6 500
L.A. Lakers - Over 216 500

Portland - 10:30 PM ET Golden State -7.5 500
Golden State - Under 198.5 500

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NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 11

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CHARLOTTE (9 - 25) at TORONTO (13 - 22) - 1/11/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 33-57 ATS (-29.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 7-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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PHOENIX (12 - 25) at BROOKLYN (20 - 15) - 1/11/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 48-74 ATS (-33.4 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (21 - 15) at BOSTON (18 - 17) - 1/11/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
HOUSTON is 78-43 ATS (+30.7 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
BOSTON is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 96-129 ATS (-45.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 156-197 ATS (-60.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

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

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UTAH (19 - 18) at ATLANTA (20 - 14) - 1/11/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 2-1 straight up against UTAH 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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SAN ANTONIO (28 - 10) at MEMPHIS (23 - 10) - 1/11/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 72-42 ATS (+25.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 35-14 ATS (+19.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 10-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-6 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (16 - 16) at NEW ORLEANS (10 - 25) - 1/11/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 39-65 ATS (-32.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (19 - 14) at NEW YORK (23 - 11) - 1/11/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 66-38 ATS (+24.2 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-3 straight up against NEW YORK 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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DETROIT (13 - 23) at MILWAUKEE (18 - 16) - 1/11/2013, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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CLEVELAND (9 - 28) at DENVER (21 - 16) - 1/11/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 62-48 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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PORTLAND (19 - 15) at GOLDEN STATE (22 - 12) - 1/11/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 56-43 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (27 - 8) at LA LAKERS (15 - 20) - 1/11/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 67-52 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 109-79 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
LA LAKERS are 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 42-60 ATS (-24.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-5 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 11

Hot Teams
-- Raptors won nine of last twelve games (5-3 HF).
-- Nets are 6-1 since changing coaches (5-8-2 HF).
-- Celtics won their last four games (6-4 last ten HF). Rockets won five of last six games, covered 11 of last 13 (4-1 last five AU).
-- Jazz won four of last five games (4-10-1 AU).
-- Spurs won nine of last eleven games (0-3 AU). Memphis won four of its last five (9-6-1 HF).
-- Hornets won their last three games (1-2 HF).
-- Bulls won three of last four games (4-4 AU).
-- Detroit won four of its last five games (6-9 AU). Bucks are 2-0 since they changed coaches (5-2 last seven HF).
-- Nuggets won six of last eight games (10-4 HF).
-- Portland won six of last seven games (6-9 AU).
-- Thunder won six of last eight games (8-4 AF).

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost 20 of last 22 games (6-10 AU).
-- Suns lost four in row, 10 of last 11 games (6-8 AU).
-- Atlanta lost five of its last six games (3-10-1 HF).
-- Minnesota lost five of last six road games (7-8 AU).
-- Knicks are 5-7 in last twelve games (1-6 last seven HF); they get Anthony back from suspension tonight.
-- Cavaliers lost five of last seven games (12-9 AU).
-- Warriors lost last two games, scoring 89-87 points (8-3 HF).
-- Lakers lost last five games (four by 7 or less points; 2-6 U, 0-1 HU).

Totals
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over total.
-- 12 of last 16 Phoenix games stayed under the total; five of last six Brooklyn games went over.
-- Seven of last nine Boston games stayed under total; nine of Houston's last 12 games went over.
-- Four of last five Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven San Antonio games.
-- Seven of last ten Minnesota games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Chicago road games stayed under.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in Detroit's last six road games.
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games went over total; five of Denver's last seven games stayed under.
-- Six of last nine Portland road games went over total.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Laker games.

Back-to-backs
-- New York is 3-4 vs spread if it played night before, 1-1 if it lost.
-- Trailblazers are 3-4 vs spread on road if they played night before

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. TORONTO
Charlotte is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 15 games
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte

7:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games on the road
Brooklyn is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing Phoenix

7:30 PM
UTAH vs. ATLANTA
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 18 games when playing at home against Utah
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. MEMPHIS
San Antonio is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Antonio's last 16 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Minnesota
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing New York
Chicago is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
New York is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

8:30 PM
DETROIT vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games

9:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DENVER
Cleveland is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Denver's last 16 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Denver is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 9 games on the road
Portland is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Golden State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Portland
Golden State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

10:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. LA LAKERS
Oklahoma City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 3-13 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
LA Lakers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

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Dunkel

Minnesota at New Orleans
The Timberwolves look to bounce back from their 106-8 loss to OKC and build on their 19-7 ATS record in their last 26 games following a SU loss by more than 10 points. Minnesota is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Timberwolves favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11

Game 801-802: Charlotte at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 113.088; Toronto 119.067
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 6; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 8; 196
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+8); Over

Game 803-804: Phoenix at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 113.139; Brooklyn 123.741
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 10 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 7 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-7 1/2); Under

Game 805-806: Houston at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 121.927; Boston 122.438
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 2 1/2; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+2 1/2); Over

Game 807-808: Utah at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 116.177; Atlanta 123.353
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 7; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-4 1/2); Under

Game 809-810: San Antonio at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 123.269; Memphis 126.666
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 3 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-2); Under

Game 811-812: Minnesota at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 118.118; New Orleans 116.488
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 1/2); Over

Game 813-814: Chicago at New York (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.793; New York 121.882
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 6; 187
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 4 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: New York (-4 1/2); Under

Game 815-816: Detroit at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 115.850; Milwaukee 121.358
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 5 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 817-818: Cleveland at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 113.073; Denver 122.582
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+11); Over

Game 819-820: Portland at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 117.294; Golden State 125.638
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 8 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 7; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-7); Under

Game 821-822: Oklahoma City at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 124.973; LA Lakers 121.637
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3 1/2; 216
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Thunder at Lakers: What bettors need to know
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers (+5, 214)

The Los Angeles Lakers try to avoid their first six-game losing streak in almost six years when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Los Angeles has not lost six straight it dropped seven in a row from March 2-15, 2007. After ending December with their sixth win in seven games, the Lakers have yet to post a victory this month. They dropped a 108-105 decision to the Spurs in San Antonio on Wednesday for their fifth straight defeat.

Oklahoma City enters a half-game behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the league's best record. It posted its third win in four games Wednesday as it defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-84. The Thunder are beginning a string of three straight games on the road, where they are a pedestrian 9-5 as opposed to their 18-3 mark at home.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, FSN (Oklahoma City), TWC SportsNet (Los Angeles), ESPN

ABOUT THE THUNDER (27-8, 21-13-1 ATS): Russell Westbrook is looking to extend his consecutive games streak to 348, the longest active games played streak. Kevin Durant ranks third in the league in scoring with an average of 28.1 points. Oklahoma City is 6-0 when Durant scores at least 35 points. The Thunder are the NBA's top 3-point shooting team through 35 games as they have made 267 of 668 attempts. Westbrook and Durant form the highest-scoring pair of teammates in the league. The duo currently is averaging 49.9 points.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (15-20, 14-20-1 ATS): Los Angeles could get a little healthier Friday. Dwight Howard (shoulder) and Jordan Hill (hip) remain sidelined, but Pau Gasol has yet to be ruled out. Gasol already has missed two games with a concussion. Kobe Bryant still leads the league with an average of 30.1 points. But by his standards, he's in a bit of a scoring slump. After scoring at least 30 points in 12 of 13 games, the superstar has failed to reach the mark in each of his last three contests as he has tallied 29, 20 and 27 points. With 10,653 field goals made, Bryant is seven away from passing Alex English for eighth place on the all-time list.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Los Angeles.
* Thunder are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Los Angeles.
* Road team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Thunder drew first blood in the four-game season series, posting a 114-108 victory at home on Dec. 7.

2. Los Angeles has posted its worst 35-game start since also beginning the 2002-03 season with a 15-20 record.

3. Oklahoma City is 14-0 when five or more players score in double figures.

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as always....,good luck tonight my friend.....kick some arse, and take no prisoners

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Dunkel

Miami at Sacramento
The Heat look to build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 games in Sacramento. Miami is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Game 501-502: Orlando at LA Clippers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 112.475; LA Clippers 128.618
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 16; 195
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 12 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-12 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Charlotte at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 110.686; Indiana 120.641
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 10; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 12; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+12); Over

Game 505-506: Atlanta at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 114.784; Washington 110.012
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-2 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Utah at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 116.866; Detroit 122.768
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 6; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-2); Under

Game 509-510: Houston at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 119.862; Philadelphia 120.550
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 1; 202
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+1); Over

Game 511-512: Phoenix at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 111.799; Chicago 121.308
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 9 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 8 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-8 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Memphis at Dallas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 123.147; Dallas 116.543
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 6 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 1 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-1 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Miami at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 120.705; Sacramento 110.223
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 10 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2); Under

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ORLANDO (12 - 23) at LA CLIPPERS (28 - 8) - 1/12/2013, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ORLANDO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 105-76 ATS (+21.4 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 2-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 2-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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CHARLOTTE (9 - 26) at INDIANA (22 - 14) - 1/12/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 33-58 ATS (-30.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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ATLANTA (21 - 14) at WASHINGTON (5 - 28) - 1/12/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 9-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (19 - 19) at DETROIT (14 - 23) - 1/12/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 51-83 ATS (-40.3 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
DETROIT is 91-134 ATS (-56.4 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
DETROIT is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (21 - 16) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 22) - 1/12/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-41 ATS (-27.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PHOENIX (12 - 26) at CHICAGO (20 - 14) - 1/12/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 85-57 ATS (+22.3 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
CHICAGO is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games this season.
CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

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

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MEMPHIS (24 - 10) at DALLAS (14 - 23) - 1/12/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 275-221 ATS (+31.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 33-13 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MIAMI (23 - 11) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 23) - 1/12/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, January 12

Hot Teams
-- Clippers won 20 of last 22 games (9-2 last 11 HF).
-- Pacers won 12 of last 15 games (8-3 last 11 HF).
-- Hawks lost four of last five games (5-4 AF).
-- Detroit won seven of last nine games (3-7 HF). Jazz won four of last six games (4-11-1 AU).
-- Bulls won four of last five games (3-13 HF).
-- Memphis won five of last six games (6-2-1 AF).

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost last 10 games, covered four of last five (11-3-1 AU).
-- Bobcats lost 21 of last 23 games (6-11 AU).
-- Wizards lost 13 of last 15 games (6-2-2 last ten HU).
-- Rockets lost last two games, by 9-12 points, after winning 10 of 12 games before that (1-2 AF). 76ers lost last five games, scoring less than 90 points in all five (3-2 HU).
-- Suns lost five in row, 11 of last 12 games (6-9 AU).
-- Dallas lost eight of last ten games (1-4 HU).
-- Kings lost last three games, by 20-32-5 points (5-6 HU). Miami lost three of last four games (0-5 last five AF).

Totals
-- Five of last six Orlando road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte road games stayed under total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington home games.
-- Six of last nine Detroit home games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last eleven Philly home games went over total.
-- Last four Chicago home games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Memphis road games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Sacramento home games went over total.

Back-to-backs
-- Hawks are 7-3 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Charlotte is 2-4 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Rockets are 3-6 vs spread (2-3 on road) if they played nite before.
-- Utah is 2-5 vs spread on road if it played night before. Detroit is 4-4, 1-2 at home.
-- Suns are 2-6 vs spread if they played night before; Chicago is 4-3 if it played night before, 2-1 at home.
-- Memphis is 4-1 vs spread on road if it played night before.

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3:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. LA CLIPPERS
Orlando is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Clippers
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
LA Clippers are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing Orlando
LA Clippers are 20-2 SU in their last 22 games

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Charlotte

7:30 PM
UTAH vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games on the road
Utah is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing Utah

7:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Houston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Houston
Philadelphia is 4-11-1 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Houston

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 13 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chicago's last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Dallas's last 16 games at home

10:00 PM
MIAMI vs. SACRAMENTO
Miami is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

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Game Score Status Pick Amount

Orlando - 3:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers -12.5 500
L.A. Clippers - Over 199.5 500

Atlanta - 7:00 PM ET Washington +2.5 500
Washington - Under 190 500

Charlotte - 7:00 PM ET Indiana -12.5 500
Indiana - Under 187 500

Houston - 7:30 PM ET Philadelphia +1 500
Philadelphia - Over 203.5 500

Utah - 7:30 PM ET Utah +2 500
Detroit - Over 192.5 500

Phoenix - 8:00 PM ET Chicago -8.5 500
Chicago - Under 189.5 500

Memphis - 9:00 PM ET Dallas +1.5 500
Dallas - Under 187.5 500

Miami - 10:00 PM ET Miami -7 500
Sacramento - Under 201.5 500

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Dunkel

LA Clippers at Memphis
The Grizzlies look to take advantage of a Clippers team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 road games against teams with a home winning percentage above .600. Memphis is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Grizzlies favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14

Game 701-702: Orlando at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 114.999; Washington 115.981
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 2 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+2 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Charlotte at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 110.798; Boston 124.503
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 13 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 11; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-11); Under

Game 705-706: Atlanta at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 112.815; Chicago 117.723
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 3 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3 1/2); Under

Game 707-708: LA Clippers at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 122.094; Memphis 127.147
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2 1/2; 184
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-2 1/2); Over

Game 709-710: Minnesota at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 113.743; Dallas 118.877
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 5; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 197
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7); Over

Game 711-712: Miami at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 119.649; Utah 116.866
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 2 1/2; 197
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-2 1/2); Under

Game 713-714: Oklahoma City at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 125.390; Phoenix 117.384
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 5; 200
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-5); Over

Game 715-716: Cleveland at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 110.186; Sacramento 122.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 12; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 5 1/2; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-5 1/2); Under