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Monday, March 18

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Charlotte is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CLEVELAND
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Indiana is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games at home

7:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games

7:30 PM
DALLAS vs. ATLANTA
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Brooklyn
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. NEW ORLEANS
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. BOSTON
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MEMPHIS
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games on the road
Memphis is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home

10:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 7 games on the road
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Utah is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games

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Monday, March 18

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Heat at Celtics: What bettors need to know
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Miami Heat at Boston Celtics (+4.5, 189)

Recent whispers out of Boston Celtics camp suggested that they were not very impressed with the Miami Heat's lengthy winning streak. The Celtics now have a chance to end it when the Heat carry a 22-gamer -- tied for the second longest in NBA history -- into Monday's matchup at TD Garden. Miami rolled to a 108-91 win at Toronto on Sunday, matching the 2007-08 Houston Rockets on the all-time list. Amazingly, Boston ended Houston's streak five years ago to the day.

The Heat's last loss came at Indiana on Feb. 1. Five days earlier, Miami lost an epic double-overtime game at Boston on the day that the Celtics learned that All-Star guard Rajon Rondo was out for the season. Including that victory in the latest chapter of a solid rivalry, Boston has gone 16-6, the latest a 105-88 drubbing of Charlotte on Saturday. That win came without star forward Kevin Garnett, who sat with a left adductor strain. Garnett did not practice Sunday and coach Doc Rivers said his emotional leader is 50/50.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, Sun Sports (Miami) Comcast SportsNet New England (Boston)

ABOUT THE HEAT (51-14): Miami has had a few close calls during the streak but the last two have been cakewalks and the road winning streak is up to 10 games. Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and LeBron James had 22, 12 rebounds and eight assists in the win over the Raptors. The Heat were outrebounded by a remarkable 51-26 margin and were outscored in the paint 62-38. Such statistics matter little when you have shooters and the opponent does not; Miami made 10 of its 22 3-pointers while Toronto was 2-for-20 from long distance. With a win in Boston, the Heat will be 10 shy of matching the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers for the longest winning streak in NBA history.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (36-29): Garnett's absence mattered little to Boston as it sought, and attained, revenge for an ugly loss in Charlotte on Tuesday. Paul Pierce filled up the stat sheet in just three quarters, collecting 14 points, eight assists, six rebounds and three blocks in 23 minutes as the Celtics won their 11th straight at home. That means there is more than just one streak on the line Monday, and Pierce is confident his team's will remain. "We just feel like this is a building we should never lose in," Pierce said Saturday. "Teams coming to the Garden, they've got to know that this is going to be their toughest game of the year. That's the feeling and the swagger that we're bringing." Boston has also won its last 10 regular-season games at home against Miami.

TRENDS:
* Heat are 8-1 ATS in their last nine road games.
* Celtics are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.
* Over is 7-1 in the last eight meetings.
* Under is 4-0 in Heat’s last four road games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Miami has held a season-high 10 straight opponents under 100 points.

2. The Celtics are 2-0 without Garnett this season, winning by an average of 21 points. He had 24 points and 11 rebounds in the victory over Miami on Jan. 27.

3. James established a new career high Sunday with his 32nd double-double.

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Monday, March 18

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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For the week of March 10-16.

Hottest ATS

Denver Nuggets (3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS)

The Nuggets were last week’s best bet (4-0 ATS) and they haven’t disappointed their bettors since. Denver has strung together eight consecutive covers and is riding an 11-game winning streak into Chicago on Monday. The Nuggets follow up with another tough road tilt in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Coldest ATS

Phoenix Suns (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

The Suns’ inability to play defense is making them a fade down the stretch. Phoenix has dropped four straight, failing to cover in all four contests as underdogs. The Suns have allowed opponents to score an average of 113 points during the skid. Opponents are scorching the Suns from long range, firing at a league-best 40 percent clip. Phoenix hosts Los Angeles (Lakers), Washington, Minnesota and Brooklyn this week.

Best over play

Indiana Pacers (1-3 SU, 4-0 over/under)

Bettors have been banking on the Pacers’ ability to go low all season, but the team dynamic has changed since Danny Granger returned from injury and oddsmakers have been setting the bar low for Indiana down the stretch. The Pacers have played over in five consecutive games, facing an average total of 187 during that span. Indiana hosts Cleveland Monday before hitting the road for Orlando and Milwaukee.

Best under play

Utah Jazz (2-1 SU, 0-3 over/under)

The surging Lakers have bucked Utah from the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference standings. Every game will be treated as a must-min for the Jazz down the stretch and that usually means closer, low-scoring contests. Utah has three tough games against Knicks, Rockets and Spurs this week.

Scouting the schedule:

-After a Sunday showdown with the Hawks, the Brooklyn Nets embark on a season-long eight-game road trip. The Nets have been a good under play (11-18-1 O/U) away from home.

-The Philadelphia 76ers are way out of contention for a playoff spot in the East and things could get ugly for them down the stretch. The Sixers play 12 of their final 17 games away from Wells Fargo Center and have a dismal 6-23 SU record on the road (12-17 ATS). Philadelphia also has a tendency to play under totals (8-18-3 O/U) away this season.

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Long Sheet

Monday, March 18

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INDIANA (40 - 26) at CLEVELAND (22 - 44) - 3/18/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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WASHINGTON (23 - 42) at CHARLOTTE (14 - 52) - 3/18/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 142-180 ATS (-56.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 20-45 ATS (-29.5 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 19-40 ATS (-25.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in March games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 15-37 ATS (-25.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-4 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (31 - 34) at PHILADELPHIA (25 - 40) - 3/18/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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BROOKLYN (38 - 28) at DETROIT (23 - 45) - 3/18/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 5-4 straight up against DETROIT 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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DALLAS (31 - 35) at ATLANTA (37 - 29) - 3/18/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 38-27 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 72-48 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 151-115 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 79-51 ATS (+22.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 2-2 straight up against DALLAS 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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MIAMI (51 - 14) at BOSTON (36 - 29) - 3/18/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 13-9 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-11 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
14 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (45 - 22) at CHICAGO (36 - 29) - 3/18/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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MINNESOTA (23 - 41) at MEMPHIS (44 - 21) - 3/18/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 17-26 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-58 ATS (-22.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 155-201 ATS (-66.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
MEMPHIS is 66-47 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 9-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (38 - 30) at NEW ORLEANS (22 - 45) - 3/18/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 131-176 ATS (-62.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE 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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LA LAKERS (36 - 32) at PHOENIX (22 - 45) - 3/18/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-4 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (38 - 26) at UTAH (34 - 32) - 3/18/2013, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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Dunkel

Miami at Boston
The Heat look to build on their 9-1 ATS record in their last 10 road games. Miami is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 18

Game 501-502: Indiana at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.722; Cleveland 119.942
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+7); Under

Game 503-504: Washington at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 113.802; Charlotte 107.752
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 6; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 7; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+7); Over

Game 505-506: Portland at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 119.411; Philadelphia 113.390
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 6; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+1 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Brooklyn at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 119.170; Detroit 111.963
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 6; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 3; 189
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-3); Under

Game 509-510: Dallas at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 120.434; Atlanta 119.188
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4; 201
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+4); Over

Game 511-512: Miami at Boston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 127.027; Boston 120.107
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5; 189
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5); Under

Game 513-514: Denver at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 128.406; Chicago 121.365
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 7; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Minnesota at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 109.082; Memphis 128.279
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 19; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 13; 183
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-13); Over

Game 517-518: Golden State at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 117.639; New Orleans 116.243
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 1 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+4); Over

Game 519-520: LA Lakers at Phoenix (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 118.022; Phoenix 116.444
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 3; 201
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+3); Under

Game 521-522: New York at Utah (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.456; Utah 124.458
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 12; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 10; 189
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-10); Under
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Short Sheet

Monday, March 18

Indiana at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Indiana: 18-7 ATS off a SU loss
Cleveland: 1-8 ATS at home playing their third game in four days

Washington at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Washington: 12-4 ATS off a home win
Charlotte: 1-8 ATS in March

Portland at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Portland: 1-9 ATS away off BB Overs
Philadelphia: 39-23 ATS at home off a home game

Brooklyn at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Brooklyn: 7-0 ATS away playing their second game in five days
Detroit: 11-21 ATS off a road games

Dallas at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Dallas: 26-10 ATS away with a total of 200+ points
Atlanta: 9-24 ATS at home off BB SU wins

Miami at Boston, 8:05 ET ESPN
Miami: 8-0 ATS away off BB road wins by 10+ points
Boston: 12-25 ATS after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

Denver at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Denver: 11-2 ATS off BB home games
Chicago: 7-19 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Minnesota at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Minnesota: 10-19 ATS revenging a loss allowing 100+ points
Memphis: 14-5 ATS off BB games allowing 90 points or less

Golden State at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Golden State: 19-8 ATS away off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games
New Orleans: 12-21 ATS after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

LA Lakers at Phoenix, 10:05 ET
LA Lakers: 3-11 ATS away off a home game
Phoenix: 19-8 ATS off 3+ ATS losses

New York at Utah, 10:05 ET ESPN
New York: 21-8 ATS off BB road losses by 10+ points
Utah: 11-20 ATS off an ATS win
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Monday, March 18

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Fullcourt press: Monday's NBA betting news and notes
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Portland Trail Blazers at Philadelphia 76ers (-1, 195.5)

Philadelphia had dropped 12 of 13 to fall well out of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, but a stretch of two wins in three games against quality competition has shown that it is not willing to pack it in. The Blazers are trying to win their third straight but have won just one of their last nine away from home. The Sixers are 4-1 ATS in their last five overall and last five home games.

Washington Wizards at Charlotte Bobcats (+6.5, 188.5)

The Wizards have won three straight as part of a five-game home winning streak, but they've lost their last three road games. This is the last of four meetings, with Charlotte holding a 2-1 edge in the series. The Bobcats won the first two contests as part of the Wizards' 0-12 start, but Washington won 104-87 at home in the most recent meeting March 9. The Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.

Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers (+7.5, 189)

The Pacers have won 10 of the last 11 games against the Cavaliers, who are coming off an 0-2 trip to Texas. A 119-113 loss at San Antonio on Saturday was Cleveland's sixth in its last eight games. The vaunted Indiana defense, which entered Sunday ranked second in fewest points allowed per game (90), has given up more than that number in four straight games. The over is 5-0 in the Pacers’ last five overall.

Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks (-3.5, 201.5)

The Hawks defeated the Mavericks 105-101 in Dallas on Feb. 11. Atlanta has won the last two meetings after Dallas was victorious in 19 of the previous 25. Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (calf) is expected to miss his seventh straight game and backup guard Roddy Beaubois joined him on the injured list by breaking his left hand in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder. Dallas is 5-0 ATS in the second half of back-to-backs this season.

Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons (+3.5, 190.5)

The Brooklyn Nets begin a 17-day, eight-game road trip Monday against the Detroit Pistons, who have lost eight straight games and 11 of their last 12. The Pistons are 0-6 in their last six Monday games and have played over the total in four of their last five overall.

Miami Heat at Boston Celtics (+5, 189.5)

Recent whispers out of Boston Celtics camp suggested that they were not very impressed with the Miami Heat's lengthy winning streak. The Celtics now have a chance to end it when the Heat carry a 22-gamer -- tied for the second longest in NBA history -- into Monday's matchup at TD Garden. Miami rolled to a 108-91 win at Toronto on Sunday, matching the 2007-08 Houston Rockets on the all-time list. Amazingly, Boston ended Houston's streak five years ago to the day. Boston may be without F Kevin Garnett (adductor strain) but that may not be a bad thing. The Celtics are 2-0 without Garnett this season, winning by an average of 21 points. He had 24 points and 11 rebounds in the victory over Miami on Jan. 27. Boston is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 home games.

Denver Nuggets at Chicago Bulls (+3.5, 194.5)

The Denver Nuggets look to match the longest winning streak in franchise history Monday when they visit Chicago. The Nuggets extended their winning streak to 11 games on Friday with an 87-80 win over Memphis. The Bulls are the worst scoring team in the league, but they’re coming off a 113-95 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday. The over is 7-1 in the Nuggets’ last eight road games.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies (-13, 183)

The Timberwolves are coming off a 97-95 home win over New Orleans and are in search of their first back-to-back victories since winning four straight from Dec. 7-15. Memphis had won 14 of 15 before its current two-game slide. The under is 4-0 in the Grizzlies’ last four home games and 8-1 in the last nine meetings.

Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Hornets (+3.5, 196)

The Hornets would not seem like the type of team capable of running up the score against the Warriors, but neither did the Bulls prior to Friday’s 113-95 final. New Orleans has dropped three straight and six of seven. Golden State has taken the first two meetings, including a 116-112 triumph in New Orleans on Jan. 19. The over is 7-1 in the Hornets’ last eight home games.

Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns (+3, 200.5)

Kobe Bryant (ankle, flu) missed Los Angeles’ victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday but the offense clicked well without him as the Lakers won for the 19th time in 26 games. Bryant is likely to sit out again Monday against a Suns squad that has dropped four consecutive games. Phoenix has lost the four games by an average of 20 points and was routed 127-105 by the lowly Washington Wizards on Saturday. The Suns are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games following a loss.

New York Knicks at Utah Jazz (-10, 189)

New York lost both Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler in a loss at Denver last week and has dropped each of the first four games on its current road trip by double figures. Both Anthony and Chandler are questionable and Amar'e Stoudemire is out on Monday, leaving the Knicks shorthanded against one of the better frontcourts in the league. New York has lost five in a row at Utah but is 7-0 ATS in its last seven trips to Salt Lake City.

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Monday, March 18

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Fullcourt press: Monday's NBA betting news and notes
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Portland Trail Blazers at Philadelphia 76ers (-1, 195.5)

Philadelphia had dropped 12 of 13 to fall well out of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, but a stretch of two wins in three games against quality competition has shown that it is not willing to pack it in. The Blazers are trying to win their third straight but have won just one of their last nine away from home. The Sixers are 4-1 ATS in their last five overall and last five home games.

Washington Wizards at Charlotte Bobcats (+6.5, 188.5)

The Wizards have won three straight as part of a five-game home winning streak, but they've lost their last three road games. This is the last of four meetings, with Charlotte holding a 2-1 edge in the series. The Bobcats won the first two contests as part of the Wizards' 0-12 start, but Washington won 104-87 at home in the most recent meeting March 9. The Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.

Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers (+7.5, 189)

The Pacers have won 10 of the last 11 games against the Cavaliers, who are coming off an 0-2 trip to Texas. A 119-113 loss at San Antonio on Saturday was Cleveland's sixth in its last eight games. The vaunted Indiana defense, which entered Sunday ranked second in fewest points allowed per game (90), has given up more than that number in four straight games. The over is 5-0 in the Pacers’ last five overall.

Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks (-3.5, 201.5)

The Hawks defeated the Mavericks 105-101 in Dallas on Feb. 11. Atlanta has won the last two meetings after Dallas was victorious in 19 of the previous 25. Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (calf) is expected to miss his seventh straight game and backup guard Roddy Beaubois joined him on the injured list by breaking his left hand in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder. Dallas is 5-0 ATS in the second half of back-to-backs this season.

Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons (+3.5, 190.5)

The Brooklyn Nets begin a 17-day, eight-game road trip Monday against the Detroit Pistons, who have lost eight straight games and 11 of their last 12. The Pistons are 0-6 in their last six Monday games and have played over the total in four of their last five overall.

Miami Heat at Boston Celtics (+5, 189.5)

Recent whispers out of Boston Celtics camp suggested that they were not very impressed with the Miami Heat's lengthy winning streak. The Celtics now have a chance to end it when the Heat carry a 22-gamer -- tied for the second longest in NBA history -- into Monday's matchup at TD Garden. Miami rolled to a 108-91 win at Toronto on Sunday, matching the 2007-08 Houston Rockets on the all-time list. Amazingly, Boston ended Houston's streak five years ago to the day. Boston may be without F Kevin Garnett (adductor strain) but that may not be a bad thing. The Celtics are 2-0 without Garnett this season, winning by an average of 21 points. He had 24 points and 11 rebounds in the victory over Miami on Jan. 27. Boston is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 home games.

Denver Nuggets at Chicago Bulls (+3.5, 194.5)

The Denver Nuggets look to match the longest winning streak in franchise history Monday when they visit Chicago. The Nuggets extended their winning streak to 11 games on Friday with an 87-80 win over Memphis. The Bulls are the worst scoring team in the league, but they’re coming off a 113-95 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday. The over is 7-1 in the Nuggets’ last eight road games.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies (-13, 183)

The Timberwolves are coming off a 97-95 home win over New Orleans and are in search of their first back-to-back victories since winning four straight from Dec. 7-15. Memphis had won 14 of 15 before its current two-game slide. The under is 4-0 in the Grizzlies’ last four home games and 8-1 in the last nine meetings.

Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Hornets (+3.5, 196)

The Hornets would not seem like the type of team capable of running up the score against the Warriors, but neither did the Bulls prior to Friday’s 113-95 final. New Orleans has dropped three straight and six of seven. Golden State has taken the first two meetings, including a 116-112 triumph in New Orleans on Jan. 19. The over is 7-1 in the Hornets’ last eight home games.

Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns (+3, 200.5)

Kobe Bryant (ankle, flu) missed Los Angeles’ victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday but the offense clicked well without him as the Lakers won for the 19th time in 26 games. Bryant is likely to sit out again Monday against a Suns squad that has dropped four consecutive games. Phoenix has lost the four games by an average of 20 points and was routed 127-105 by the lowly Washington Wizards on Saturday. The Suns are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games following a loss.

New York Knicks at Utah Jazz (-10, 189)

New York lost both Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler in a loss at Denver last week and has dropped each of the first four games on its current road trip by double figures. Both Anthony and Chandler are questionable and Amar'e Stoudemire is out on Monday, leaving the Knicks shorthanded against one of the better frontcourts in the league. New York has lost five in a row at Utah but is 7-0 ATS in its last seven trips to Salt Lake City.

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Monday, March 18

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Portland - 7:00 PM ET Philadelphia -1 500
Philadelphia - Under 196 500

Washington - 7:00 PM ET Washington -6.5 POD 500
Charlotte - Under 188.5 500

Indiana - 7:00 PM ET Cleveland +7.5 500
Cleveland - Over 189.5 500

Dallas - 7:30 PM ET Dallas +4 500
Atlanta - Under 201.5
500
Brooklyn - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +3.5 500
Detroit - Under 191 500

Miami - 8:00 PM ET Boston +5.5 500
Boston - Under 189 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Denver -3.5 500
Chicago - Under 195 500

Minnesota - 8:00 PM ET Memphis - 13.5 500
Memphis - Over 183 500

Golden State - 8:00 PM ET Golden State -3.5 500
New Orleans - Under 195.5 500

L.A. Lakers - 10:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers -3 500
Phoenix - Under 200.5 500

New York - 10:30 PM ET New York +10.5 500
Utah - Under 188.5 500

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Tuesday, March 19

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Orlando - 7:00 PM ET Orlando +11 500
Indiana - Under 193.5 500

Portland - 8:00 PM ET Milwaukee -5 500 POD
Milwaukee - Under 208.5 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -9.5 500
Oklahoma City - Over 216 500

L.A. Clippers - 10:00 PM ET Sacramento +9.5 500
Sacramento - Over 211.5 500

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Hoop Trends - Wednesday

March 20, 2013


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Thunder are 11-0 ATS (8.3 ppg) since November 22, 2008 on the road with at most one day of rest after a loss in which they scored more than 25% of their points from the free throw line.


OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Spurs are 13-0 OU (11.3 ppg) since December 30, 2008 when seeking revenge for a road loss in which they led at the half.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The 76ers are 10-0 ATS (13.2 ppg) since March 24, 2010 as a dog after losing the previous matchup in which Jrue Holiday played fewer than 30 minutes.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Hawks are 10-0 ATS (9.2 ppg) since November 14, 2000 at home with at least one day of rest after a loss in which they had five or fewer offensive rebounds.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Heat are 0-7 ATS (-9.8 ppg) since January 10, 2012 on the road after a win in which Lebron James had at least 5 turnovers.

-- The Jazz are 7-0-1 OU (13.2 ppg) since February 04, 2011 on the road after a loss at home in which Al Jefferson had a double double.

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NBA
Dunkel

Milwaukee at Atlanta
The Hawks look to bounce back from their 127-113 loss to Dallas on Monday and build on their 8-1 ATS record in their last 9 games after allowing 100 points or more in the previous game. Atlanta is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawks favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

Game 601-602: Miami at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 126.310; Cleveland 117.916
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 8 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 603-604: Toronto at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 117.841; Charlotte 104.414
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 13 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 6; 195
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-6); Under

Game 605-606: Milwaukee at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 114.877; Atlanta 122.992
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 8; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-5 1/2); Under

Game 607-608: Orlando at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 108.734; New York 120.790
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 12; 202
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 609-610: Boston at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 116.107; New Orleans 117.897
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 611-612: Brooklyn at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 118.251; Dallas 125.911
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 3 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-3 1/2); Under

Game 613-614: Utah at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 114.310; Houston 125.193
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 11; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 7; 210
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-7); Under

Game 615-616: Oklahoma City at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 126.559; Memphis 126.274
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2); Over

Game 617-618: Golden State at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 113.458; San Antonio 128.925
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 15 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8 1/2); Under

Game 619-620: Washington at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 115.605; Phoenix 115.183
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2); Over

Game 621-622: Philadelphia at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.823; LA Clippers 129.376
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 20; 192
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 10; 196
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-10); Under
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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 20

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ORLANDO (18 - 49) at INDIANA (41 - 26) - 3/19/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 8-6 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 8-6 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (46 - 22) at OKLAHOMA CITY (50 - 17) - 3/19/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 140-182 ATS (-60.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DENVER is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 16-1 ATS (+14.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
DENVER is 51-33 ATS (+14.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 68-48 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
DENVER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in March games this season.
DENVER is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
DENVER is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
DENVER is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-7 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-5 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (31 - 35) at MILWAUKEE (33 - 32) - 3/19/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-89 ATS (-38.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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LA CLIPPERS (46 - 21) at SACRAMENTO (23 - 44) - 3/19/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 280-333 ATS (-86.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 93-130 ATS (-50.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 58-73 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 8-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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MIAMI (52 - 14) at CLEVELAND (22 - 45) - 3/20/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-1 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (26 - 41) at CHARLOTTE (15 - 52) - 3/20/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) in March games since 1996.
TORONTO is 178-223 ATS (-67.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
TORONTO is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 21-45 ATS (-28.5 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 16-37 ATS (-24.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 7-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (33 - 32) at ATLANTA (37 - 30) - 3/20/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more this season.

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

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ORLANDO (18 - 49) at NEW YORK (39 - 26) - 3/20/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-4 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (36 - 30) at NEW ORLEANS (22 - 46) - 3/20/2013, 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 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (39 - 28) at DALLAS (32 - 35) - 3/20/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 39-57 ATS (-23.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DALLAS is 39-27 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 258-206 ATS (+31.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 80-51 ATS (+23.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UTAH (34 - 33) at HOUSTON (36 - 31) - 3/20/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games this season.
UTAH is 29-45 ATS (-20.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (50 - 17) at MEMPHIS (45 - 21) - 3/20/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 67-47 ATS (+15.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
MEMPHIS is 73-54 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 60-30 ATS (+27.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 9-8 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-8 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
13 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (39 - 30) at SAN ANTONIO (51 - 16) - 3/20/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 86-56 ATS (+24.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 71-45 ATS (+21.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 120-86 ATS (+25.4 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 45-23 ATS (+19.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 42-19 ATS (+21.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 149-110 ATS (+28.0 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 266-205 ATS (+40.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 90-64 ATS (+19.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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WASHINGTON (23 - 43) at PHOENIX (23 - 45) - 3/20/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PHOENIX is 26-40 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games this season.
PHOENIX is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHOENIX is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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PHILADELPHIA (26 - 40) at LA CLIPPERS (46 - 21) - 3/20/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-25 ATS (+21.5 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 280-333 ATS (-86.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 20

Hot Teams
-- Miami won its last 23 games (11-2 last 13 AF).
-- Atlanta won three of last four games (3-5 last eight HF). Bucks won four of last six road games (5-1 last six AU).
-- Celtics won seven of last ten games, lost last two on road (2-6 last eight AF).
-- Nets won five of last seven games (7-2 last nine AU). Dallas won six of its last eight games (7-3 last ten HF).
-- Rockets won three of last four at home (6-3 last nine HF).
-- Oklahoma City won 11 of last 14 games (1-2-1 AU). Grizzlies won eight of their last ten games (2-4 last six HF).
-- Spurs won six of last eight games (1-3 last four HF).
-- Wizards won three of last four games, but lost last four road games. (7-4 last 11 AU).
-- 76ers won three of last four games, but lost 13 in row on road (5-8 last 13 AU).

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost five of last six games (1-4 last five HU).
-- Charlotte lost 12 of last 14 games (3-10 last 13 HU). Raptors lost eight of last 11 games (1-1 AF).
-- Magic lost six of last seven games (6-1 last seven AU). New York lost four of last five games (1-4 last five HF).
-- Hornets lost seven of their last eight games (1-3 last four H).
-- Jazz lost six of their last eight games (3-7 last ten AU).
-- Warriors lost four of their last five games (2-8 last 10 AU).
-- Suns lost six of their last eight games (0-3 last three HF).
-- Clippers are 3-4 in last seven games (2-3 last five HF).

Totals
-- Three of last four Cleveland home games went over.
-- Four of last five Toronto road games went over total.
-- Seven of last ten Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Knick games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Boston games went over the total.
-- Last four Brooklyn games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Memphis games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Golden State games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Phoenix home games, 12 of last 13 Washington road games stayed under.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in Philly's last eight games.

Back-to-backs
-- Milwaukee is 5-11 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Orlando is 5-3 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Thunder are 5-6 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Clippers are 4-2 vs spread at home if they played night before.
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