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Portland at Oklahoma City
The Thunder look to build on their 10-2 ATS record in their last 12 home games versus teams with a losing road record. Oklahoma City is the pick (-11 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 13. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-11 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Game 701-702: Atlanta at Milwaukee (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 118.992; Milwaukee 118.017
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 3; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+3); Under

Game 703-704: Charlotte at Miami (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 109.385; Miami 124.645
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 15 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 16 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+16 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: Chicago at Minnesota (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 117.976; Minnesota 119.409
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1); Over

Game 707-708: San Antonio at Houston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 123.426; Houston 119.861
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-1); Under

Game 709-710: Portland at Oklahoma City (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 117.274; Oklahoma City 130.111
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 13; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 11 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-11 1/2); Under

Game 711-712: Utah at Dallas (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 114.696; Dallas 123.826
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 9; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 6; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-6); Over

Game 713-714: Philadelphia at Sacramento (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.066; Sacramento 123.451
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 8 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 2 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-2 1/2); Under

Game 715-716: Brooklyn at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 115.310; Phoenix 115.183
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 210
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
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Long Sheet

Sunday, March 24

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ATLANTA (38 - 31) at MILWAUKEE (34 - 34) - 3/24/2013, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-73 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

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

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CHARLOTTE (16 - 53) at MIAMI (54 - 14) - 3/24/2013, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 22-46 ATS (-28.6 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in road games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
CHARLOTTE is 17-38 ATS (-24.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 9-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (37 - 31) at MINNESOTA (24 - 43) - 3/24/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 155-202 ATS (-67.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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SAN ANTONIO (53 - 16) at HOUSTON (38 - 31) - 3/24/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 89-61 ATS (+21.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 87-57 ATS (+24.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 43-20 ATS (+21.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 150-111 ATS (+27.9 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-3 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (33 - 36) at OKLAHOMA CITY (51 - 19) - 3/24/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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UTAH (34 - 35) at DALLAS (33 - 36) - 3/24/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 259-207 ATS (+31.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (26 - 42) at SACRAMENTO (25 - 45) - 3/24/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 60-74 ATS (-21.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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 (40 - 29) at PHOENIX (23 - 47) - 3/24/2013, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

Sunday, March 24

Hot Teams
-- Heat won its last 25 games (2-6 last eught HF).
-- San Antonio won its last four games (1-4 last five AF). Rockets won four of last five games (2-2 HU).
-- Trailblazers won four of their last six games (5-1-1 last seven AU). Thunder won seven of last ten games (6-2 last eight HF).
-- Dallas won seven of last ten games (3-1 last four HF).
-- Kings won four of last five home games (7-5 last 12 at home).
-- Nets won six of last nine games (6-5 as AF).

Cold Teams
-- Milwaukee lost five of its last seven games (2-9 last 11 HF). Hawks lost five of last six road games (!-3 last four AU).
-- Bobcats lost their last seven road games (0-7 last seven AU).
-- Bulls lost six of their last nine games (1-5 last six road games), and so has Minnesota (won three of last four at home). .
-- Jazz lost four of last five games (5-4 last nine AU).
-- 76ers lost eight of last 11 games (5-10 last 15 AU).
-- Suns lost six of their last seven games (3-6 last nine HU).

Totals
-- Five of last seven Atlanta road games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Charlotte games went over the total. Five of last seven Miami games stayed under.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Chicago games.
-- Six of Spurs' last nine games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Oklahoma City games.
-- Five of last six Utah games stayed under the total; last three Dallas games went over.
-- Five of last six Sacramento home games went over the total.
-- Last six Brooklyn games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Charlotte is 0-8 vs spread last eight times they played night before.
-- Chicago covered last four times it played night before.
-- Sacramento covered three of last four times they played nite before.
-- Brooklyn covered six of last seven if it played night before.
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Sunday, March 24

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Spurs at Rockets: What bettors need to know
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San Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets (+1.5, 213.5)

Tony Parker excelled in his first game back and the San Antonio Spurs attempt to complete a four-game sweep of Houston when they visit the Rockets on Sunday. Parker had 22 points in Friday’s overtime victory over the Utah Jazz after missing the previous eight with an ankle injury. The victory allowed the Spurs to maintain their 2 1/2-game lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the battle for the top spot in the Western Conference.

Houston is 4-1 on a seven-game homestand and entering a stretch in which it plays the Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers to complete the month. “These next four are going to really test us,” point guard Jeremy Lin said after Friday’s rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers. “We’re going to play really, really good teams. This is going to be it. This could make or break it for us so we realize that.” The Rockets can improve to a season-high eight games above .500 by beating the Spurs. San Antonio enters with a four-game winning streak and has averaged 123.3 points in winning the first three meetings with Houston.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Southwest (San Antonio), Comcast SportsNet Houston

ABOUT THE SPURS (53-16): Parker played nearly 37 minutes in his first outing since March 1. He was tentative early but was at the top of his game in overtime when he scored six of San Antonio’s 14 points. “Tony was a little bit shy in the first half,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said afterward. “He was just trying to feel his way a little bit. The game got tight at the end in regulation and then in overtime, and he was Tony Parker. Like I said, up until the time he got hurt, there wasn’t a point guard in the league playing better than Tony Parker.” Forward Tim Duncan had 19 points and 16 rebounds against Utah and moved into 13th-place on the all-time rebounding list with 13,113, surpassing Shaquille O’Neal (13,099). Duncan is averaging 25.5 points and 15 rebounds over the last four games.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (38-31): Guard James Harden scored 20 points against Cleveland and has tallied 20 or more in 24 of his last 26 outings. Harden is averaging 31 points in two games against the Spurs this season. He missed one of the matchups with an ankle injury. Lin matched his career high with 38 points in the game Harden was sidelined. Lin scored a season-low four points against the Cavaliers after averaging 23 over his previous three outings. Center Omer Asik has grabbed 10 or more rebounds in 22 of the last 24 games. He had 13 points and 11 boards against Cleveland.

TRENDS:

* Spurs are 6-0 ATS in their last six Sunday games.
* Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven Sunday games.
* Under is 5-0 in Rockets’ last five overall.
* Spurs are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. San Antonio has won the last four meetings.

2. Houston is 18-3 when scoring 115 or more points this season.

3. Duncan has recorded 38 double-doubles in 59 career regular-season games against the Rockets.

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Sunday, March 24

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Fullcourt press: Sunday's NBA betting notes
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Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks (-3, 203.5)

Atlanta fell at home to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday and dropped two of three on its just-completed homestand. The lone win in that span came against the Bucks 98-90 on Wednesday. Milwaukee had its worst offensive performance of the season in a 120-78 loss at the Pacers on Friday and is hoping to return to the form that posted 108.5 points in its last two home games - both wins. The Bucks are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall.

Charlotte Bobcats at Miami Heat (-16.5, 199.5)

No lead - or opponent - has been too much to overcome for the Miami Heat, who will go for their 26th consecutive victory when they host the league-worst Charlotte Bobcats. LeBron James and the Heat erased a double-digit deficit for the third time in as many games in beating the Detroit Pistons 103-89 on Friday, moving them within eight victories of tying the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers for the longest winning streak in NBA history. Miami has also won 16 straight home games and own 10 consecutive victories over Charlotte, including a pair this season. The Bobcats are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games.

San Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets (+1.5, 213.5)

The San Antonio Spurs attempt to complete a four-game sweep of Houston Sunday. San Antonio enters with a four-game winning streak and has averaged 123.3 points in winning the first three meetings with Houston. The Spurs have taken the last four meetings and are 6-0 ATS in their last six Sunday contests.

Portland Trail Blazers at Oklahoma City Thunder (-11.5, 205.5)

Oklahoma City has had a difficult time scoring over the last two games but turned to its defense to avoid a three-game slide on Friday. The Thunder have been held under 100 points in two straight games and needed a big fourth quarter from Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to pull out Friday’s 97-89 win at the lowly Magic. Oklahoma City has taken five straight and eight of the last 10 in the series. The favorite is 4-0-1 in the last five meetings.

Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves (+1, 185.5)

The Chicago Bulls likely will play without star center Joakim Noah once again when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. If they play the way they did Saturday night at home, it might not be an issue. Without Noah in the lineup due to plantar fasciitis, Chicago topped Indiana 87-84 to keep their slim Central Division crown hopes alive. The win pulled the Bulls within five games of the Pacers with 14 to play. Chicago is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.

Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks (-6, 200.5)

The visiting Jazz will look to halt a three-game losing streak when they visit Dallas on Sunday. Utah is sitting in ninth place in the Western Conference, 1 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the final playoff slot and one game in front of the Mavericks. Dallas had won four straight earlier in the month to move into playoff contention but has been unable to build on that momentum, failing to win two straight and going 3-3 in its last six games. The Mavs have lost three straight to the Jazz, including two in Utah this season, but have won the last four matchups at home. The over is 5-0 in the last five meetings in Dallas.

Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns (+1.5, 188.5)

The Suns have lost six of seven games and suffered a humiliating 117-86 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Phoenix has lost by 30 or more points in two of their last six games. Brooklyn is 2-1 on an eight-game road excursion after falling 101-95 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. The Nets routed the Suns 99-79 in Brooklyn on Jan. 11 for only their third win in the last 12 meetings. Brooklyn has played over the total in its last six games overall.

Philadelphia 76ers at Sacramento Kings (-2.5, 205)

Philadelphia has lost 15 straight on the road, last winning on New Year's Day. The road losing streak is its longest since a franchise-record 20-game skid in 1987-88. However, the Sixers have won eight of the last nine meetings (8-1 ATS), including an 89-80 victory in Philadelphia on Feb. 1.

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Sunday, March 24

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Atlanta - 3:00 PM ET Milwaukee -2.5 500 POD # 2
Milwaukee - Under 202.5 500

Charlotte - 6:00 PM ET Charlotte +17 500
Miami - Over 198.5 500

San Antonio - 7:00 PM ET San Antonio -1 500 POD # 4
Houston - Over 212.5 500

Portland - 7:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -11.5 500
Oklahoma City - Under 205.5 500

Chicago - 7:00 PM ET Chicago -1 500 POD # 3
Minnesota - Under 184.5 500

Utah - 7:30 PM ET Dallas -6 500 POD # 1
Dallas - Under 200.5 500

Brooklyn - 9:00 PM ET Brooklyn -5 500
Phoenix - Over 190.5 500

Philadelphia - 9:00 PM ET Sacramento -2.5 500
Sacramento - Under 204 500

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Hoop Trends - Monday

March 25, 2013

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ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Grizzlies are 8-0 ATS (10.1 ppg) since January 18, 2008 as a favorite when they scored at least 25 more points in their previous game than in the game before.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Heat are 0-11 OU (-13.6 ppg) since June 04, 2005 with a total of at least 180 after a double digit home win in which they had five or fewer offensive rebounds.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Hawks are 0-12 OU (-10.8 ppg) since February 20, 2007 on the road as a dog after losing the previous matchup on the road in which Josh Smith was not the Hawks’ high scorer.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Pacers are 11-0-1 ATS (10.3 ppg) since November 12, 2008 as a favorite after winning the previous matchup at home in which Roy Hibbert took fewer than 10 shots.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Lakers are 8-0 OU (12.1 ppg) since November 23, 2012 with at least a day of rest after a loss in which Kobe Bryant had at least 5 turnovers.
-- The Magic are 9-0 OU (17.9 ppg) since March 26, 2005 after a loss at home in which Jameer Nelson played more than 40 minutes.

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Short Sheet

Monday, March 25

Miami at Orlando, 7:05 ET ESPN
Miami: 16-7 ATS off BB home games
Orlando: 3-13 ATS at home off an ATS win

Atlanta at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Atlanta: 11-3 Under playing their second road game in two days
Indiana: 11-3 ATS off a division game

Memphis at Washington, 7:05 ET
Memphis: 14-6 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
Washington: 12-3 Under after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Denver at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Denver: 11-3 ATS off BB home games
New Orleans: 1-5 ATS off 3+ home games

Philadelphia at Utah, 9:05 ET
Philadelphia: 2-10 ATS away with a total of 190 to 199.5 points
Utah: 12-3 ATS at home after playing as a road underdog

LA Lakers at Golden State, 10:35 ET NBATV
LA Lakers: 3-11 ATS off a SU loss as a favorite
Golden State: 17-7 Over after winning 3 of their last 4 games
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Dunkel

Denver at New Orleans
The Nuggets look to build on their 12-2 ATS record in their last 14 games versus Southwest Division teams. Denver is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

Game 601-602: Miami at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 126.840; Orlando 112.340
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 14 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 13; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-13); Under

Game 603-604: Atlanta at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 117.253; Indiana 126.986
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 9 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7 1/2); Over

Game 605-606: Memphis at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 123.226; Washington 119.605
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 3 1/2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2 1/2; 182
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-2 1/2); Over

Game 607-608: Denver at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 126.602; New Orleans 118.282
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 8 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 6 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6 1/2); Under

Game 609-610: Philadelphia at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 112.130; Utah 121.711
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 9 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7; 191
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7); Over

Game 611-612: LA Lakers at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 116.803; Golden State 123.310
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 205
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-1); Under

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 25

Hot Teams
-- Miami won its last 26 games (10-2 last 12 AF).
-- Hawks won five of their last seven games (6-3 last nine AU). Pacers won three of last four games (3-1 last four HF).
-- Grizzlies won three of last four games, but lost last three road games (6-1 last seven AU). Washington won five of its last seven games (8-1 last nine HU).
-- Nuggets won their last fifteen games (5-2-1 last eight AF). Hornets won three of last four home games (3-1 last four HU).
-- Warriors won five of last seven games (won three of last four home).

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost last six games (4-7 last 11 HU).
-- 76ers lost 15 of their last 16 road games (6-5 last 11 AU). Utah lost its last four games, by 7-7-7-5 points (3-1 last four HF).
-- Lakers lost three of last five games (3-4 last seven road games).

Totals
-- Six of last eight Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Memphis games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Denver games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Philly's last eight road games.
-- Five of last seven Laker games stayed under the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Miami is 3-5 vs spread last eight times they played night before.
-- Atlanta is 6-3 vs spread if it won the night before.
-- 76ers covered four of last five games if they played night before. Utah covered three of last four if it played night before.

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Monday, March 25

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Memphis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Memphis

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. ORLANDO
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
Atlanta is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Indiana is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Denver
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver

9:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Philadelphia is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Utah
Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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Monday, March 25

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Lakers at Warriors: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors (-1.5, 207)

The Los Angeles Lakers did not fare so well when they attempted to work Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol back into the rotation on Friday. With two more days of practice under their belts, the Lakers will try to have a better showing when they visit the surging Golden State Warriors on Monday. The Warriors are one of the teams the Lakers are trying to track down in the Western Conference, though holding off the Utah Jazz is of greater importance.

Gasol returned from a 20-game absence on Friday but struggled to get back into a rhythm in 20 minutes while his teammates let a late lead slip away against the lowly Washington Wizards. Golden State got to face that same Wizards team on Saturday and won with ease as Stephen Curry stayed hot from beyond the arc and David Lee recorded his customary double-double. The Lakers are 2 1/2 games behind Golden State, with the Houston Rockets sitting in between the two. The No. 6 spot means avoiding San Antonio and Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs, though the rest of the teams at the top could be just as tough.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TWSN (Los Angeles), CSBA (Golden State), NBATV

ABOUT THE LAKERS (36-34): Los Angeles has dropped back-to-back games to two of the worst teams in the league and drew harsh criticism after Friday’s loss from coach Mike D’Antoni, who said, “I can’t explain it, but every time we get up by 16, it’s like ‘Well we’re good and we don’t have to play hard,’ and we start messing with the game…(when) you start messing with the basketball gods, they will get you. If we don’t change that, we obviously won’t make the playoffs.” Bryant, who had missed the previous two games with a sprained ankle and the flu, came up short on a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer and echoed his coach. “It’s a disturbing loss, and we’re upset about it,” Bryant said. “Our defensive intensity slipped a great deal in the second half, and they took advantage of it.” The Lakers are kicking off a four-game road trip at Golden State.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (40-31): Golden State is clinging to a half-game lead over the Rockets for the No. 6 spot but appears to have dodged a bullet when Curry downplayed a right ankle sprain that forced him out in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 101-92 win over Washington. The star guard has dealt with ankle problems for the last few years but told reporters, “I’m fine,” and had the X-rays come back negative. Curry has been on fire lately, going 21-of-38 from 3-point range in the last four games and averaging 29.5 points in that span. The Warriors have won three of their last four with Curry handling the scoring load and Andrew Bogut, Harrison Barnes and even Lee forming a strong defensive front line. Lee, who has always been known more as an offensive force, has posted four straight double-doubles.

TRENDS:

* Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a loss.
* Warriors are 6-0 ATS in their last six Monday games.
* Over is 5-0 in Lakers’ last five games following a loss.
* Under is 7-0 in Warriors’ last seven vs. Western Conference foes.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Lakers F Antawn Jamison suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist on Friday but is expected to play on Monday.

2. Los Angeles has taken six straight in the series, including a 118-115 overtime victory at Golden State on Dec. 22. Bryant scored 34 points in the win.

3. Curry has struggled to 19 points on 35.9 percent shooting in the two meetings with Los Angeles this season.

[StarDust Bum]

NBA

Monday, March 25

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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For the week of March 17-23.

Hottest ATS

New York Knicks (4-1 SU, 5-0 ATS)

The Knicks have been ravaged with injuries but still reeled off five consecutive covers this past week. New York was a rare underdog three times during the streak and clinched a playoff berth in the process. The Knicks visit the Boston Celtics Tuesday before enjoying a three-game homestand at Madison Square Garden.

Coldest ATS

Toronto Raptors (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

The Raptors fell twice to the Knicks and also blew covers against the Heat and Bobcats last week. To make matters worse, Rudy Gay left Friday’s loss to New York with a back problem. He will have some time to heal before Atlanta rolls into the Air Canada Centre on Wednesday.

Best over play

Brooklyn Nets (2-2 SU, 4-0 over/under)

The Nets have played over the number in six straight games. Brooklyn has been putting up big numbers (104 ppg) during the over streak and has five games remaining on its current eight-game road trip. The Nets are in Phoenix Sunday and get a few days off before visiting Portland on Wednesday.

Best under play

Houston Rockets (2-1 SU, 0-3 over/under)

The Rockets have gone low in five straight games and seven of their last eight. Houston averages a league-best 106.5 points per game but its defense has stepped up and held opponents to an average of 92 points during the under run – more than 10 points lower than its season average (102.8). The Rockets host the Spurs Sunday and then the Pacers roll into town on Wednesday.

Scouting the schedule:

-The Philadelphia 76ers have dropped 15 consecutive road games heading into Sunday’s clash at Sacramento. The Sixers will be road warriors down the stretch, playing 10 of their final 14 games away from Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia has a tendency to play under (8-20-3 O/U) on the road this season.

-The Golden State Warriors will battle for playoff positioning down the stretch, playing the majority of their games in front of their home crowd. The Warriors play seven of their next eight at Oracle Arena, where they have a 23-10 (18-15 ATS) straight-up record.

[StarDust Bum]

Monday, March 25

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Memphis - 7:00 PM ET Memphis -3 500
Washington - Under 181.5 500

Miami - 7:00 PM ET Miami -12.5 500
Orlando - Over 198 500

Atlanta - 7:00 PM ET Indiana -7.5 500 POD # 1
Indiana - Under 186 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Denver -7 500 POD # 2
New Orleans - Over 201 500

Philadelphia - 9:00 PM ET Philadelphia +7.5 500 POD # 4
Utah - Under 192 500

L.A. Lakers - 10:30 PM ET Golden State -1 500 POD # 3
Golden State - Under 204 500

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NBA
Dunkel

Minnesota at Detroit
The Pistons look to build on their 8-2 ATS record in their last 10 home games against teams with a road winning percentage below .400. Detroit is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Pistons favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-1). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

Game 651-652: New York at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 119.301; Boston 121.241
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 653-654: Minnesota at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 109.231; Detroit 112.140
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 3; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 196
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-1); Under

Game 655-656: LA Clippers at Dallas (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 123.625; Dallas 123.810
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 209
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+1 1/2); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 26

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NEW YORK (42 - 26) at BOSTON (36 - 33) - 3/26/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-7 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (24 - 44) at DETROIT (24 - 47) - 3/26/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 28-44 ATS (-20.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-0 straight up against DETROIT 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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LA CLIPPERS (48 - 22) at DALLAS (34 - 36) - 3/26/2013, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 281-335 ATS (-87.5 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 66-93 ATS (-36.3 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 93-131 ATS (-51.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 81-52 ATS (+23.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 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 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, March 26

Hot Teams
-- Knicks won last four games, covered last five (3-0 last three AU).
-- Pistons lost ten of last eleven games (3-2 last five HF).
-- Mavericks won eight of last eleven games (3-5 HU). Clippers won three of last four games (4-9 last 13 AF).

Cold Teams
-- Celtics lost their last four games (4-0 last four HF).
-- Minnesota lost five of last seven games (3-1 last four AU).

Totals
-- Five of last six Boston games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Detroit home games went over.
-- Last four Dallas games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- None.




NBA

Tuesday, March 26

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 9 games on the road
New York is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games

7:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

9:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. DALLAS
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Clippers


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NBA

Tuesday, March 26

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Knicks at Celtics: What bettors need to know
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New York Knicks at Boston Celtics (-3, 190)

Just over a week ago the Boston Celtics were likely entertaining thoughts of surpassing the New York Knicks atop the Atlantic Division. How things have changed. The Celtics have lost four straight while the once-struggling Knicks have won four in a row, taking some of the drama from their meeting Tuesday night at TD Garden. Further sapping the intrigue is the fact that Boston will be without All-Star forward Kevin Garnett as he battles a left ankle injury.

While Boston has its share of injury concerns, New York's relative return to health has reversed its fortunes and helped solidify the club's hold on the division lead. Carmelo Anthony has averaged 28.7 points in three games since returning from a knee ailment and fellow All-Star Tyson Chandler may return from a neck injury when the team gets to Boston, if not soon thereafter. Chandler has missed six straight games, including the Knicks' 110-84 rout of Toronto at home on Saturday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE KNICKS (42-26): New York coach Mike Woodson has already said that forward Kenyon Martin will return to the bench once Chandler returns, but that is not an indictment of Martin's play. The veteran had 18 points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocks in the win over Toronto and is shooting 77.8 percent (21-for-27) over his last three games. Martin wasn't with the Knicks when they won in Boston on Jan. 24, snapping an 11-game losing streak at TD Garden. New York enters with a two-game lead in the division over Brooklyn and a 6 1/2-game advantage on Boston.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (36-33): While Boston has hit the skids, three of its four losses came on the road, the home game was against the unbeatable Miami Heat and all four came by an average of only 4.3 points. In addition, it showed it can put up a fight when shorthanded. Playing without Garnett and Courtney Lee, who was also out with an ankle injury, the Celtics pushed Memphis to the finish line Saturday before falling 110-106. Jordan Crawford scored 21 of the bench's 44 points. "They were great," coach Doc Rivers said of his reserves. "We basically told them to go in and try to cause havoc, and they did that."

TRENDS:

* Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall.
* Celtics are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 home games.
* Over is 4-0 in Celtics’ last four home games.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Boston.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Lee, who has made six of his last eight 3-pointers, is expected to return.

2. Streaky Knicks swingman J.R. Smith shot 3-for-16 in the previous meeting. He shoots 37.8 percent on the road, compared with 43.2 percent at home.

3. The rivals meet for the fourth and final time on Easter Sunday at Madison Square Garden.