The Bum's February NBA Best Bets !

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NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, February 3

LA Clippers at Boston, 1:05 ET NBATV
LA Clippers: 13-3 ATS on Sundays
Boston: 23-43 ATS off a win by 10+ points

LA Lakers at Detroit, 1:05 ET
LA Lakers: 9-2 Under after scoring 110+ points
Detroit: 1-8 ATS off a division win by 10+ points

Miami at Toronto, 2:05 ET
Miami: 16-6 Under on Sundays
Toronto: 9-1 ATS at home after playing 3+ games as an underdog

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Sunday, February 3

Game Score Status Pick Amount

L.A. Clippers - 1:00 PM ET Boston -1 500
Boston - Under 183.5 500

L.A. Lakers - 1:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers -3 500
Detroit - Under 201.5 500

Miami - 2:00 PM ET Toronto +4.5 500
Toronto - Over 194.5 500

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Tuesday, February 5

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Atlanta - 7:00 PM ET Indiana -6 500
Indiana - Under 182.5 500

L.A. Lakers - 7:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers +4 500
Brooklyn - Over 197.5 500

Phoenix - 8:00 PM ET Phoenix +8.5 500
Memphis - Under 183.5 500

Golden State - 8:00 PM ET Golden State +2.5 500 POD
Houston - Over 217 500

Milwaukee - 9:00 PM ET Denver -7 500
Denver - Over 213 500

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, February 6

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LA CLIPPERS (34 - 16) at ORLANDO (14 - 34) - 2/6/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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INDIANA (29 - 19) at PHILADELPHIA (21 - 26) - 2/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-52 ATS (+18.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (31 - 15) at WASHINGTON (12 - 35) - 2/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW YORK is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 293-357 ATS (-99.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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BOSTON (24 - 23) at TORONTO (17 - 31) - 2/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (11 - 36) at CLEVELAND (14 - 34) - 2/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 38-64 ATS (-32.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 21-43 ATS (-26.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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BROOKLYN (28 - 19) at DETROIT (18 - 31) - 2/6/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-4 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (26 - 23) at MIAMI (31 - 14) - 2/6/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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 (30 - 16) at ATLANTA (26 - 20) - 2/6/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MEMPHIS is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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GOLDEN STATE (30 - 17) at OKLAHOMA CITY (36 - 12) - 2/6/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 63-49 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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 (16 - 32) at NEW ORLEANS (15 - 33) - 2/6/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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PORTLAND (25 - 23) at DALLAS (20 - 28) - 2/6/2013, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (38 - 11) at MINNESOTA (18 - 27) - 2/6/2013, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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MILWAUKEE (25 - 21) at UTAH (27 - 22) - 2/6/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 278-334 ATS (-89.4 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, February 6

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won four of last five games (5-1 last six HF). Indiana won last four games, all by 10+ points (2-6 last eight AU).
-- Washington lost four of last five games (6-1 last seven HU). Knicks won last five games, covered last four (6-8 AF).
-- Celtics won their last four games (4-7-2 AU); this is their first away game since Rondo got hurt.
-- Cavaliers won four of last six games (1-3 HF).
-- Rockets won five of their last six games (2-5 last seven AU). Miami won seven of its last nine (8-4 last 12 HF).
-- Oklahoma City won/covered its last five home games (6-2 last eight HF). Warriors won four of last five games (2-5 last seven AU).
-- Portland won five of its last seven games (5-2 last seven AU).
-- Spurs won their last ten games (3-5 last eight AF).
-- Utah won seven of its last ten games (10-8 HF).

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost last ten games (1-9 vs spread). Injury-plagued Clippers lost last three games, scoring 89 ppg (2-8 vs spread in last 10).
-- Raptors lost four of last five games (6-5 HF).
-- Bobcats lost seven of last eight games (7-4 last 11 AU).
-- Nets lost four of their last six games (3-4 AU with PJ). Detroit lost six of its last eight games (1-4 last five HF).
-- Grizzlies lost three of last five games (5-1 last six AF). Atlanta is 1-3 in its last four games (1-3 HU).
-- New Orleans lost six of its last seven games (3-4 HF). Suns lost four of their last six games (8-11-1 AU).
-- Mavericks lost three of last four games (6-2 last eight HF).
-- Minnesota lost seven of last eight games (2-5 HU).
-- Bucks lost three of last four games (10-7 AU).

Totals
-- Nine of last eleven Orlando home games went over total.
-- Four of last five Philly games stayed under the total; five of last six Indiana games went over.
-- Eight of last ten New York games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Brooklyn games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Houston road games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Memphis games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Golden State games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Portland games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten San Antonio games stayed under the total; five of last six Minnesota games went over.
-- Eight of last nine Milwaukee games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Pacers are 3-5 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Brooklyn is 1-7 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Houston is 2-5 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Memphis is 6-2 vs spread on road if it played night before. Hawks are 7-5 vs spread if they played night before, 4-3 at home.
-- Warriors are 5-2-1 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Phoenix is 4-8 vs spread if it played night before, 3-5 on road.
-- Milwaukee is 4-8 vs spread if it played night before, 2-2 on road.

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NBA

Wednesday, February 6

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. CLEVELAND
Charlotte is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Charlotte is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Charlotte

7:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. ORLANDO
LA Clippers are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing Orlando
LA Clippers are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games
Orlando is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Orlando's last 17 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 18 games at home

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Indiana is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Indiana

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New York
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. MIAMI
Houston is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games
Miami is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

7:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. DETROIT
Brooklyn is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

7:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. ATLANTA
Memphis is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Memphis
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing Golden State

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NEW ORLEANS
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games

8:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games
Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. UTAH
Milwaukee is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
Utah is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. MINNESOTA
San Antonio is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing San Antonio

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NBA
Dunkel

Portland at Dallas
The Mavericks look to bounce back from their 112-91 loss to Oklahoma City and build on their 12-3 ATS record in their last 15 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points. Dallas is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mavericks favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Game 701-702: LA Clippers at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 121.067; Orlando 111.813
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 9 1/2; 181
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6; 188
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-6); Under

Game 703-704: Indiana at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 122.441; Philadelphia 122.384
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3; 182
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+3); Over

Game 705-706: New York at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 121.919; Washington 120.778
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1; 195
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 4 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+4 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: Boston at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 113.559; Toronto 121.878
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 8 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 3; 188
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-3); Under

Game 709-710: Charlotte at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 109.510; Cleveland 117.494
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 8; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 5; 202
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-5); Under

Game 711-712: Brooklyn at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 116.957; Detroit 116.043
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (+1 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Houston at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.713; Miami 128.309
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 9 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2); Under

Game 715-716: Memphis at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 117.001; Atlanta 118.561
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 180 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+2); Over

Game 717-718: Golden State at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 118.389; Oklahoma City 127.358
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9; 216
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 10 1/2; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+10 1/2); Over

Game 719-720: Phoenix at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 114.327; New Orleans 121.615
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 7 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 6; 193
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-6); Under

Game 721-722: Portland at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 116.348; Dallas 123.853
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 4 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-4 1/2); Under

Game 723-724: San Antonio at Minnesota (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 125.002; Minnesota 118.898
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 204
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 4 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-4 1/2); Over

Game 725-726: Milwaukee at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.515; Utah 119.521
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 3; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 5 1/2; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+5 1/2); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, February 6

LA Clippers at Orlando, 7:05 ET
LA Clippers: 11-23 ATS in road games off a road loss
Orlando: 26-13 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days

Indiana at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Indiana: 0-9 ATS after a game giving up 5 or less offensive rebounds
Philadelphia: 12-2 ATS in home games after playing 2 games as a home favorite

New York at Washington, 7:05 ET
New York: 15-7 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
Washington: 13-28 ATS against Atlantic division opponents

Boston at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Boston: 51-34 UNDER second half of the season
Toronto: 11-3 ATS in home games after playing 2 games as an underdog

Charlotte at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Charlotte: 4-12 ATS off a road loss
Cleveland: 90-64 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive overs

Brooklyn at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Brooklyn: 8-19 ATS after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists
Detroit: 13-4 ATS in February games

Houston at Miami, 7:35 ET
Houston: 12-4 ATS after a win by 10 points or more
Miami: 6-14 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8

Memphis at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Memphis: 27-18 ATS in all games
Atlanta: 20-7 OVER at home after a game where they were called for 30 or more fouls

Golden State at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Golden State: 26-54 ATS away after scoring 60 points or more in the first half last game
Oklahoma City: 12-4 ATS at home after playing 5 consecutive games as favorite

Phoenix at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Phoenix: 3-11 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days
New Orleans: 13-4 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more

Portland at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Portland: 2-16 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games
Dallas: 15-5 ATS after a blowout loss by 15 points or more

San Antonio at Minnesota, 9:05 ET ESPN
San Antonio: 20-9 ATS after 6 or more consecutive wins
Minnesota: 5-16 ATS after a close loss by 3 points or less

Milwaukee at Utah, 9:05 ET
Milwaukee: 4-16 ATS against Northwest division opponents
Utah: 12-3 ATS in home games in non-conference games

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Wednesday Tips

February 6, 2013

Wednesday's NBA card is one of the largest of the season with 13 games on tap. The Thunder and Warriors meet up for the third time this season with their series tied at one apiece, while the Bucks travel to Salt Lake City with no rest to battle the Jazz. We'll begin with the Heat playing their second game back from a long road trip against a run-and-gun Houston squad.

Rockets at Heat - 7:35 PM EST

The last time these two teams met up in Houston, the Heat outlasted the Rockets, 113-110 as 5 ½-point favorites in mid-November. Miami squandered a 17-point lead, but managed the victory as LeBron James torched Houston for 38 points and 10 rebounds, while the Heat shot 50% from the floor. The Rockets head to South Florida with no rest following Tuesday's home blowout of the Warriors.

Houston has won three of its last four games away from the Toyota Center, including double-digit victories at New Orleans and Utah as underdogs. However, the Rockets lost their most recent road contest at Denver last Wednesday, 118-110, the only non-cover in the last five games. Kevin McHale's club owns a solid 16-6 ATS record against the Eastern Conference, however, the Rockets have failed to cash in their last four road games versus Eastern foes.

The Heat have covered five straight off an ATS loss, as Miami is coming off a win as a 14-point favorite over Charlotte on Monday, 99-94. Miami hopes to avoid a letdown with both Los Angeles clubs coming into the American Airlines Arena this weekend (Clippers-Friday, Lakers-Sunday). Erik Spoelstra's club has put together a 2-4 ATS record the last six home games, as three of those losses came as double-digit favorites.

Grizzlies at Hawks - 7:35 PM EST

Both these clubs are coming off losses last night, as Memphis makes the short trip to Atlanta. The Hawks have dropped four of the previous five games, including Tuesday's 114-103 defeat at Indiana as six-point underdogs. The Grizzlies were tripped up by the Suns, 96-90, as Phoenix cashed in the road 'dog role.

Atlanta took care of Memphis in the first matchup back in December, 93-83 to cash outright as seven-point underdogs. The Hawks overcame a six-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Grizzlies, 32-13 in the third quarter, as Josh Smith led the way with 24 points. The road team has now won four of the last five meetings in the series, as the Grizzlies blew out the Hawks at Philips Arena last February.

Memphis has cashed seven of 10 times with no rest this season, including a 5-1 ATS record on the highway in this situation. The defense has let down the Grizzlies recently on the road, allowing at least 100 points in four of the last five away contests. The Hawks have hit the 'over' in six of eight home games against Western Conference competition.

Warriors at Thunder - 8:05 PM EST

Golden State hits the court in Oklahoma City tonight after suffering a 31-point thumping at Houston on Tuesday. The Warriors trailed by just one after the first quarter, but Mark Jackson's club was outscored, 102-72 over the final three quarters, while allowing the Rockets to knock down 23 three-pointers. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for the Warriors, who continue a tough road trip against a Thunder team that has alternated wins and losses in the last nine games.

OKC blew out Dallas on Monday night, 112-91, while cashing for the first time in three tries against the Mavs this season. Scott Brooks' team played just five home games in January, winning four times, including three victories against Western Conference foes Dallas, Denver, and Memphis. The Thunder fell to the Warriors in Oakland last month, 104-99 as 1 ½-point favorites, as Golden State outscored OKC, 52-42 in the second half.

The Warriors have cashed the 'over' in 10 of 12 games with no rest, while hitting the 'over' in eight of the last 10 contests overall. In fact, Golden State nailed the 'over' in eight of the last previous nine games away from Oracle Arena, as the only 'under' occurred in San Antonio with Stephen Curry out of the lineup. Golden State has lost seven straight visits to Chesapeake Energy Arena dating back to 2008, as the Thunder scored at least 100 points in each matchup.

Bucks at Jazz - 9:05 PM EST

Milwaukee suffered one of the worst ATS setbacks of the season last night, as the Bucks blew a 17-point lead in a 112-104 defeat at Denver. Here's the kicker - the Nuggets closed as seven-point favorites and never covered the spread until the final minute of regulation, much to the dismay of Bucks' bettors. The Bucks look to turn things around tonight with the short trip to Salt Lake City, facing a Jazz club that has won 10 of their last 14 games.

Utah is rolling at home with nine victories in its previous 10 contests at EnergySolutions Arena, including a 98-91 overtime triumph over Sacramento on Monday. The Jazz failed to cash as 8 ½-point favorites, the third ATS loss in the last four home games. Tyrone Corbin's team has won all six home games against Eastern Conference foes, while covering four times.

Since Jim Boylan took over as interim coach of the Bucks on January 6, Milwaukee is riding a crazy 11-4 run to the 'over.' Six of those nine 'overs' have come away from the BMO Harris Bradley Center, while scoring at least 100 points in four of the last five road games. The Bucks have struggled on the second end of a back-to-back this season, cashing in just four of 12 opportunities.

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Wednesday, February 6

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Boston - 7:00 PM ET Boston +3 500
Toronto - Over 188 500

Indiana - 7:00 PM ET Indiana +2.5 500
Philadelphia - Over 182 500

New York - 7:00 PM ET Washington +4 500
Washington - Under 191.5 500

L.A. Clippers - 7:00 PM ET Orlando +6 500
Orlando - Over 187 500

Charlotte - 7:00 PM ET Charlotte +5.5 500
Cleveland - Over 202.5 500

Memphis - 7:30 PM ET Atlanta +2 500
Atlanta - Under 181.5 500

Houston - 7:30 PM ET Houston +8 500
Miami - Over 208 500

Brooklyn - 7:30 PM ET Detroit -2 500
Detroit - Under 189.5 500

Phoenix - 8:00 PM ET New Orleans -6 500
New Orleans - Over 193 500

Golden State - 8:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -10 500 POD
Oklahoma City - Over 211.5 500

Portland - 8:30 PM ET Dallas -4.5 500
Dallas - Under 202 500

San Antonio - 9:00 PM ET San Antonio -4.5 500
Minnesota - Over 196 500

Milwaukee - 9:00 PM ET Milwaukee +5.5 500
Utah - Under 202 500

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NBA
Dunkel

First Post

Chicago at Denver
The Nuggets look to build on their 8-0 ATS record in their last 8 home games against teams with a winning road record. Denver is the pick according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Denver. Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Game 501-502: LA Lakers at Boston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 119.725; Boston 121.832
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Chicago at Denver (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 118.894; Denver 127.832
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 7

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LA LAKERS (23 - 26) at BOSTON (25 - 23) - 2/7/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against BOSTON 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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CHICAGO (29 - 19) at DENVER (31 - 18) - 2/7/2013, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 7

Hot Teams
-- Boston won last three games, three by 4 or less points. Lakers won six of their last seven games, but now Gasol is hurt.
-- Denver won its last seven games (6-2 last eight HF). Bulls won six of last nine games (5-1 last six AU).

Cold Teams
-- None.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Denver games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Celtics are 4-5-2 if they played night before, but 2-0 at home.




NBA

Thursday, February 7

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 9 games when playing Boston
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games on the road
Chicago is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


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NBA

Thursday, February 7

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NBA TNT doubleheader: Lakers at Celtics, Bulls at Nuggets
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Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics (-2, 194)

Just as things were starting to fall into place for the Los Angeles Lakers, another major injury cropped up that could severely impair the team's chances of snagging a playoff slot. Forward Pau Gasol is the latest casualty for the Lakers, suffering a torn plantar fascia in his right foot during Tuesday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Gasol was headed back to Los Angeles to be examined by a specialist, but he is expected to miss at least four weeks. Meanwhile, the Lakers will put their three-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Boston suffered what appeared to be a debilitating injury when All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo was lost to a season-ending knee injury. Rather than fold, the Celtics have played their best ball of the season, running their winning streak to five games since Rondo was hurt. Kevin Garnett scored a season-high 27 points in Wednesday's victory over the Toronto Raptors - the only road win during the current streak. All five starters scored in double figures for the fourth straight game for the Celtics.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE LAKERS (23-26, 20-28-1 ATS): Gasol was largely responsible for helping Los Angeles snap an eight-game road losing streak, averaging 20 points during the current three-game run. He was starting in place of Dwight Howard, who has sat out the last three games after aggravating the torn labrum in his right shoulder in a loss at Phoenix on Jan. 30. Howard is listed as day-to-day, but Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant let it be known that the day should come soon. "You have to play through where you have to manage the pain," Bryant said. "When you go through those things you learn your body and what you can push through."

ABOUT THE CELTICS (25-23, 19-26-3 ATS): Boston's bench had produced an average of nearly 50 points in the three games prior to the matchup with Toronto. On Wednesday, former Raptor Leandro Barbosa did most of the damage, scoring 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to spark the game-winning rally. It was the third straight game in double figures for Barbosa, who has shot at least 50 percent in each game since Rondo went down. Coach Doc Rivers earned his 400th win with the Celtics, putting him third on the franchise's all-time list behind Red Auerbach (910) and Tom Heinsohn (427).

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings in Boston.
* Under is 6-2-1 in the last nine meetings.
* Lakers are 7-15-1 ATS in the last 23 meetings.
* Underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Los Angeles has won three straight against Boston, including both meetings last season by a combined four points.

2. Paul Pierce, who has four double-doubles in his last five games, is averaging 24.7 points in 24 games against the Lakers.

3. Howard averaged 16.4 points and 12.7 boards in 27 games against Boston while he was with the Orlando Magic.



Chicago Bulls at Denver Nuggets (-6.5, 197.5)

The Denver Nuggets attempt to extend their season-best winning streak to eight games when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Denver has won 14 of 17 games and is now among the top five teams in the Western Conference standings, thanks to strong play during a home-heavy stretch. The Nuggets wrap up a six-game homestand against Chicago, which has won six of nine games. The Bulls hope to have center Joakim Noah (foot) back after a three-game absence.

Chicago is a solid 14-8 on the road despite losing at Indiana on Monday. The Bulls are 2-2 during a stretch in which eight of nine games are on the road. Chicago will be without guard Kirk Hinrich (elbow) for the fourth straight game. Denver rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday and scored 29 points off 17 turnovers. “When we create any type of offense with our defense, we score,” coach George Karl told reporters. “Everybody wants to make a great offensive play, but I think it’s actually more thrilling and exciting to a team to make a great defensive play.”

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT, WGN (Chicago), Altitude (Denver)

ABOUT THE BULLS (29-19, 20-28 ATS): Guard Marco Belinelli is a game-time decision after turning an ankle during Monday’s game against the Pacers. Belinelli suffered the injury in the first half and then returned to score 17 in the second half en route to a season-high 24 points. With point guards Derrick Rose (knee) and Hinrich sidelined, veteran Nate Robinson has played 40-plus minutes in three consecutive games while being highly productive. Robinson is averaging 18.7 points over the last seven games. Forward Carlos Boozer (hamstring) had 10 points against Indiana after missing the previous three contests.

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (31-18, 29-20 ATS): Denver has topped 100 points in eight consecutive contests and will find it challenging to keep the streak going against the Bulls, who rate third in the NBA by allowing just 91 points per game. Controlling the pace will be crucial for the Nuggets. “We’ve got to move the ball and we’ve got to run,” said swingman Corey Brewer, who tallied 20 points against Milwaukee. “It’s all about running, especially when you play a team like the Bulls, who play really good five-on-defense. You want to get the pace going.” Forward Kenneth Faried had 13 points and 10 rebounds against Milwaukee for his 20th double-double of the campaign.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Home team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Denver.
* Bulls are 5-11-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
* Bulls are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Denver.
* Underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Denver has won five straight games against Chicago at the Pepsi Center and 11 of the past 12.

2. Bulls C Taj Gibson is averaging 14.8 points and 12 rebounds while starting the last four games.

3. The Nuggets are 19-3 when allowing fewer than 100 points.

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NBA

Short Sheet

Thursday, February 7

LA Lakers at Boston, 8:05 ET TNT
LA Lakers: 13-2 Under off BB road wins
Boston: 17-32 ATS playing without rest

Chicago at Denver, 10:35 ET TNT
Chicago: 4-12 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Denver: 7-0 Over at home off a combined score of 215+ points


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Thursday, February 7

Game Score Status Pick Amount

L.A. Lakers - 8:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers +1.5 500
Boston - Under 194 500

Chicago - 10:30 PM ET Denver -6 500
Denver - Over 196.5 500

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Friday Tips

February 8, 2013

Things get hot and heavy on the final Friday night prior to the All-Star break in the NBA. The banged-up Clippers continue their Grammy trip in Miami, while the Bulls play their second game in as many nights at Utah. The night begins in the Nation's Capital with the red-hot Wizards looking to avenge an overtime loss to Brooklyn.

Nets at Wizards - 7:05 PM EST

Washington wasn't exactly a hot ticket for bettors early in the season, but the Wizards have won and cashed in six of the last seven home contests. Since John Wall returned to the lineup, posting an 8-7 SU and 12-3 ATS record, including four outright victories as home underdogs. The Nets enter D.C. off a stretch of alternating wins and losses in each of their last six games.

Brooklyn edged Detroit, 93-90 on Wednesday as two-point underdogs, the third straight game the Nets have finished 'under' the total. P.J. Carlisemo's club looks to cover consecutive contests for the first time since January 23, as the Nets own a dreadful 2-5 ATS record the past seven games. The Nets outlasted the Wizards in the last meeting at the Verizon Center in early January, 115-113 in double overtime. Washington cashed as six-point 'dogs, as the Wizards blew a 14-point lead in one of their last games without Wall.

This recent stretch of success for Randy Wittman's team is blindsiding to bettors, especially coming off a pair of solid home wins over the Clippers and Knicks this week. Rookie star Bradley Beal is expected to return to the Washington lineup tonight after missing the last five games with a sprained wrist, as the former Florida standout scored 24 points in the double-overtime setback to Brooklyn last month. The Wizards are seeking their second three-game winning streak of the season, as this current homestand mirrors a mid-January stretch when Washington grabbed back-to-back home 'dog wins before routing Orlando.

Clippers at Heat - 8:05 PM EST

Los Angeles snapped a three-game skid with a victory over beat-up Orlando on Wednesday, as the Clippers attempt to get healthy tonight in Miami. Chris Paul has missed the last nine games with a knee injury, as L.A. has covered just three times in this span, while Blake Griffin sat out the previous two contests with a strained hamstring. On the Heat side, Chris Bosh is expected to return after a one-game absence with a cold.

Miami was anything but cold from the field in Wednesday's home 114-108 victory over Houston, but the Heat failed to cover as 7 ½-point favorites. Since Christmas, Erik Spoelstra's club has put together a 2-5 ATS record at home, while the Heat is 6-1 SU in this period. Despite the 'over' on Wednesday, Miami owns a 9-4 mark to the 'under' at the American Airlines Arena since December 10.

The home team has won eight straight meetings in this series, including L.A.'s 107-100 victory at Staples Center over Miami on November 14. The Heat shot just 45% from the floor in that defeat, as Dwyane Wade hit just 2-of-10 shots for six points. The Clippers are 3-7 ATS the last 10 games, while the offense has put up less than 100 points eight times. Los Angeles will be listed as a road underdog for the seventh time this season, as the Clips have covered four times, including twice without Paul.

Blazers at Rockets - 8:05 PM EST

Portland has solved the Houston mystery twice this season with a pair of overtime victories over the Rockets. Granted, both those wins came back in November, when the Rockets lost seven of nine games following a 2-0 start. The Rockets have rebounded since that slow start to forge three games above .500 and be right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.

The Blazers continue their trek through the Lone Star State tonight after getting tripped up by the Mavericks on Wednesday night, 105-99, snapping a two-game winning streak. Portland owns a 5-2 SU and 4-2-1 ATS the last seven contests off a road loss, but both ATS losses came in the home favorite role to Cleveland and Dallas. The offense has picked up recently by topping the 99-point mark in six of the last eight games, resulting in five 'overs.'

The last time the Rockets played at the Toyota Center, Houston dropped a season-high 140 points in Wednesday's rout of Golden State. Since New Year's Eve, Kevin McHale's squad has compiled a 6-2 SU/ATS record the last eight home contests, including a 5-0 ATS mark as a favorite of at least four points. The 'over' is 4-2 in six home games with a total set at least 210, including Wednesday's high-scoring affair with the Warriors.

Bulls at Jazz - 10:35 PM EST

Chicago has no time to ****** last night's blowout loss at Denver, as the Bulls make the short trip to Salt Lake City tonight. Even the stout Bulls' defense couldn't slow down the red-hot Nuggets in a 128-96 setback as six-point road underdogs, the third loss in the last four games for Tom Thibodeau's club. The Jazz keeps climbing the ranks in the Western Conference at 28-22, while Utah looks to finish off a three-game homestand at 3-0.

Utah is quietly winning games at a rapid rate, picking up 13 victories in the last 18 trips to the court since the start at January. In this stretch, Tyrone Corbin's club is a scorching 10-1 SU and 7-4 ATS at home, with the lone slip-up coming in a 45-point blowout loss to the Rockets in late January. The Jazz has won all seven home contests against Eastern Conference foes, including over division leaders Miami and Indiana.

In spite of consecutive road losses, the Bulls still own the best away record in the East at 14-9. However, the defense needs to get fixed up after allowing 128 and 111 points in these two defeats, after a span of nine games of giving up 93 points or fewer. Chicago is still a solid bet as a road 'dog, cashing in seven of the last 10 opportunities when receiving points away from the United Center.