Friday's Trends and Indexes - 4/12 (NBA, NHL, MLB, Misc.)

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NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, April 12

Brooklyn at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Brooklyn: 16-33 ATS when the total is between 180 and 189.5 points
Indiana: 22-11 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 ET
Philadelphia: 4-13 ATS in a road game where the total is between 190 and 199.5
Washington: 13-5 ATS in home games second half of the season

Chicago at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Chicago: 11-2 ATS on Friday nights
Toronto: 9-19 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Milwaukee: 1-8 ATS in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5
Atlanta: 8-1 ATS after a combined score of 215 points or more

Boston at Miami, 7:35 ET NBATV
Boston: 3-13 ATS in a road game where the total is between 190 and 199.5
Miami: 26-14 ATS in a home game where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points

New York at Cleveland, 7:35 ET
New York: 34-19 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
Cleveland: 3-12 ATS in home games on Friday nights

Charlotte at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 3-14 ATS on Friday nights
Detroit: 19-7 ATS after a combined score of 215 points or more

Memphis at Houston, 8:05 ET
Memphis: 18-9 ATS after 2 or more consecutive unders
Houston: 13-25 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games

LA Clippers at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
LA Clippers: 22-10 ATS after playing 4 consecutive games as favorite
New Orelans: 5-13 ATS in home games after playing a road game

Denver at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Denver: 13-4 ATS against Southwest division opponents
Dallas: 25-37 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread

Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
Sacramento: 10-22 ATS against Southwest division opponents
San Antonio: 25-14 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

Minnesota at Utah, 9:05 ET
Minnesota: 1-9 ATS in road games after allowing 100 points or more 3 straight games
Utah: 14-5 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog

Oklahoma City at Portland, 10:05 ET NBATV
Oklahoma City: 25-14 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games
Portland: 3-12 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog

Golden State at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Golden State: 20-8 ATS in road games after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread
LA Lakers: 7-19 ATS after scoring 60 points or more in the first half last game

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NHL
Short Sheet

Friday, April 12

St. Louis at Columbus, 7:05 ET
St. Louis: 10-3 SU in road games against mistake free teams
Columbus: 15-45 SU when playing against a marginal winning team

Ottawa at New Jersey, 7:05 ET
Ottawa: 16-7 ATS after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
New Jersey: 2-12 ATS after a close loss by 1 goal in their previous game

Dallas at Nashville, 8:05 ET
Dallas: 7-3 ATS in a road game where where the total is 5 or less
Nashville: 6-13 ATS after playing a home game

Detroit at Chicago, 8:35 ET NHL
Detroit: 0-6 ATS in road games after playing 2 consecutive home games
Chicago: 11-2 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

Phoenix at Calgary, 9:05 ET
Phoenix: 13-3 ATS in April games
Calgary: 4-14 ATS after allowing 4 goals or more

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NBA

Friday, April 12

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Fullcourt press: Friday's NBA betting notes
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Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors (-3, 188.5)

The Bulls have shown they can play with - and beat - the league's elite teams, but it's been a different story when matching up with the lower-echelon squads. Chicago has lost to Washington, Detroit and Toronto this month while beating Orlando by only one point. This will be the second matchup in four days between the teams, with Toronto squeezing out a three-point win at Chicago on Tuesday. The Bulls are 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings.

Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards (-5.5, 192)

The 76ers have dropped three straight by an average of 21 points. Neither team had a player score more than 16 points in their previous meeting, a 90-87 Washington win on March 3 at the Verizon Center. The under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

Brooklyn Nets at Indiana Pacers (-5.5, 186.5)

The Indiana Pacers attempt to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference when they host the fourth-place Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Brooklyn is the only team still chasing the Pacers for the third seed in the East and the Pacers have a three-game cushion. Indiana is two games behind second-place New York and visits the Knicks on Sunday. The Nets have won three straight as they play the second contest of a three-game trip. Brooklyn has emerged victorious in each of the last three meetings after Indiana won the previous 10 matchups. The Nets are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.

Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks (-7, 201)

Milwaukee has lost two straight and nine of 12, and the Hawks have played a role by handing Milwaukee two defeats in the past four weeks. The Bucks are likely to be shorthanded with starters Brandon Jennings (Achilles), Larry Sanders (back) and Ersan Ilyasova (illness) all listed as questionable. Milwaukee is Bucks 0-7 ATS in its last seven road games.

Charlotte Bobcats at Detroit Pistons (-7.5, 197.5)

The Detroit Pistons have notched back-to-back victories for the first time in two months as they host the road-challenged Charlotte Bobcats on Friday. Detroit defeated the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in its last two outings to win consecutive games for the first time since Feb. 8-9. Charlotte has lost 13 consecutive road games and is 6-34 away from home. The Bobcats have dropped eight of their last 10 overall contests. Detroit has won seven of the past eight meetings and is 5-0-1 ATS in its last six overall.

New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers (+4.5, 206)

The New York Knicks had their 13-game winning streak snapped in Chicago on Thursday. The Knicks have won four of the last five meetings with Cleveland, including both this season by a total of six points. The Cavaliers have played poorly over the past month, dropping 12 of 14, and are coming off a home loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. New York is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 road games.

Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Hornets (+9, 192)

The Clippers play three of their final four on the road, beginning with a Hornets team that may be without standout rookie Anthony Davis, who left Wednesday's loss to Sacramento with a sprained knee. The Hornets won the first meeting but Los Angeles has taken the next two by an average of 15 points. The Clippers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.

Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets (-2.5, 194)

Houston has won 13 straight home games against the Grizzlies, including a 121-96 victory on Dec. 22. The Grizzlies answered with a nine-point win in Memphis on March 29. However, Memphis is 20-7 since the All-Star break, and they moved a franchise-best 28 games above .500 with a 94-75 win over Charlotte on Tuesday. The under is 6-0 in the Grizzlies’ last six overall.

Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks (+3, 206)

The Denver Nuggets will try to set a franchise record with their 55th win when they travel to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Friday. Denver already is headed to the Western Conference playoffs but is trying to lock down the No. 3 seed. The Nuggets are one game ahead of fifth-place Memphis with four to play. The Nuggets are 7-3 at Dallas over the past five seasons after going 1-18 the previous 11 campaigns. The road team is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Sacramento Kings at San Antonio Spurs (-12.5, 207)

Tony Parker (neck) could be back in the lineup when the Spurs host the Sacramento Kings on Friday. While Parker is planning on a return, Manu Ginobili is still out until the playoffs and San Antonio has never been afraid to rest players. The Spurs have taken five straight in the series by an average of 14.6 points, including a 130-102 triumph in San Antonio on March 1.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz (-8.5, 196.5)

The Jazz have fallen a game behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference as they enter their final three games of the campaign. Utah is 2-0 against Minnesota this season, including a 106-84 home win on Jan. 2. The T-Wolves have dropped six straight visits to Utah and 12 of their last 14. Minnesota is 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers (+10, 204.5)

The Thunder have won six in a row against Portland, including all three meetings this season. The Trail Blazers started four rookies for the first time in franchise history on Wednesday, when they lost 113-106 to the Lakers. Portland has dropped six consecutive home games, tying the franchise record. Five of the last six games played at the Rose Garden between the two teams have been decided by single digits.

Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers (-7.5, 206)

The Warriors are playing the second night of a back-to-back after falling at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Golden State has already clinched its playoff spot but is still trying to lock up the No. 6 seed. The Lakers took the first two meetings this season but fell at Golden State 109-103 on March 25. The Warriors are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a loss.


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NBA

Friday, April 12

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Celtics at Heat: What bettors need to know
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Boston Celtics at Miami Heat (-12.5, 194)

It won’t be like the typical battles between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, but there will still be something on the line for one team when the Celtics visit the Heat on Friday. Miami has been resting players liberally since the end of its 27-game winning streak and has even less incentive to push its starters now that the top overall record in the NBA is locked up. Boston is still fighting over seeding at the bottom of the East.

The Heat sat Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem on Wednesday and still earned a 103-98 win at Washington to wrap up the best record in franchise history. The Celtics, who beat the Heat on Jan. 27 and nearly derailed their winning streak with a 105-103 loss on March 18, are one of the few teams capable of giving Miami problems at full strength. Boston owns a three-game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks for the No. 7 spot in the East with four games remaining, and is comfortable enough with that lead that both Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce are expected to sit out on Friday.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, CSNNE (Boston), SUN (Miami), NBATV

ABOUT THE CELTICS (40-38): Boston has not exactly been lighting the world on fire down the stretch but has benefited from a similar swoon by the Bucks and will likely avoid having to open the playoffs at Miami. The Celtics have dropped nine of their past 13 while Garnett has dealt with an ankle injury and Pierce has been banged up. Garnett returned from an eight-game absence to play in the last two but will be used just enough down the stretch to keep his stamina up for the start of the playoffs. Pierce, who has dealt with his own ankle issues, is being used the same way. The two were both on the floor Wednesday, when Boston tested itself against another East playoff team and came out on the wrong end of a 101-93 decision at home to the Brooklyn Nets. Pierce scored 23 points but Garnett and Jeff Green were each held to 11 in the setback.

ABOUT THE HEAT (62-16): Miami has posted the best record in franchise history, the top overall record in the NBA and long ago clinched the Eastern Conference. With nothing else left in the regular season, James and Bosh are officially listed as day-to-day. Wade, who has missed the last six games due to knee soreness, does expect to play limited minutes as he attempts to get back up to game speed. The Heat have stacked their roster with strong veterans over the last two seasons and have been able to win four straight and six of the last seven while relying on the likes of Rashard Lewis, Shane Battier, Ray Allen and Mike Miller. Allen took the lead with 23 points in Wednesday’s win at Washington and Lewis has scored in double figures in three of the last four after barely cracking the rotation for the last four months.

TRENDS:

* Celtics are 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games.
* Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall.
* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Over is 6-1 in Heat’s last seven vs. a team with a winning record.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will play Friday, according to the Heat's official Twitter feed. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce are out for Boston.

2. The Heat will play three of their final four games at home, with the lone trip another return to Cleveland for James on Monday.

3. Boston is 13-25 on the road and will play three of its last four away from TD Garden.


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