The Bum's November's NBA News-Notes-POD'S !

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, November 13

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MILWAUKEE (2 - 4) at ORLANDO (3 - 5) - 11/13/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 5-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (5 - 3) at PHILADELPHIA (4 - 4) - 11/13/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 260-201 ATS (+38.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-52 ATS (-23.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 75-114 ATS (-50.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

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

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CHARLOTTE (3 - 4) at BOSTON (4 - 4) - 11/13/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 33-54 ATS (-26.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 75-109 ATS (-44.9 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (3 - 5) at MEMPHIS (3 - 4) - 11/13/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 180-227 ATS (-69.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 59-42 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 2-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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CLEVELAND (3 - 5) at MINNESOTA (5 - 3) - 11/13/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in November games this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW YORK (2 - 4) at ATLANTA (4 - 3) - 11/13/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (2 - 5) at SAN ANTONIO (7 - 1) - 11/13/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 84-122 ATS (-50.2 Units) in November games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 107-79 ATS (+20.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 85-62 ATS (+16.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 137-103 ATS (+23.7 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 59-33 ATS (+22.7 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 272-210 ATS (+41.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 162-124 ATS (+25.6 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 322-263 ATS (+32.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 2-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (4 - 5) at DENVER (2 - 4) - 11/13/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 39-55 ATS (-21.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 9-6 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-7 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (3 - 5) at UTAH (0 - 8) - 11/13/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 107-76 ATS (+23.4 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (5 - 2) at PORTLAND (5 - 2) - 11/13/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (2 - 4) at SACRAMENTO (1 - 5) - 11/13/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (5 - 1) at LA CLIPPERS (5 - 3) - 11/13/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 188-247 ATS (-83.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

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

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NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, November 13

Milwaukee at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Milwaukee: 13-27 ATS against Southeast division opponents
Orlando: 46-25 ATS after a combined score of 225 points or more

Houston at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Houston: 28-10 ATS after a game committing 23 or more turnovers
Philadelphia: 51-84 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 200

Charlotte at Boston, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 15-28 ATS as a road underdog
Boston: 9-1 ATS in home games against Southeast division opponents

Toronto at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Toronto: 180-227 ATS after allowing 105 points or more
Memphis: 15-5 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less

Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Cleveland: 0-7 ATS in November games
Minnesota: 21-10 UNDER off a road loss

NY Knicks at Atlanta, 8:05 ET
NY Knicks: 55-35 ATS after 4 or more consecutive overs
Atlanta: 6-18 ATS in home games after 1 or more consecutive wins

Washington at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
Washington: 84-122 ATS in November games
San Antonio: 37-19 ATS after 4 or more consecutive wins

LA Lakers at Denver, 9:05 ET
LA Lakers: 1-10 ATS in road games off an upset win as an underdog
Denver: 24-11 ATS after playing a game as a road favorite

New Orleans at Utah, 9:05 ET
New Orleans: 9-22 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
Utah: 49-27 ATS in home games off a loss against a division rival

Phoenix at Portland, 10:05 ET
Phoenix: 135-103 ATS in road games off a home win
Portland: 14-28 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more

Brooklyn at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Brooklyn: 9-1 ATS in road games after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games
Sacramento: 32-51 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread

Oklahoma City at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Oklahoma City: 12-28 ATS after a close win by 3 points or less
LA Clippers: 16-4 ATS in home games after a combined score of 205 points or more

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, November 13

Hot teams
-- Celtics won their last four games, after an 0-4 start (2-1 HF).
-- Memphis won three of its four home games (2-2 HF).
-- Minnesota won three of its four home games (2-2 HF).
-- Hawks won three of their last four games (2-0 HF).
-- Spurs won their last five games (1-2 HF).
-- Suns won five of first seven games (3-0 AU). Portland won five of its last six games (2-1 HF).
-- Thunder won its last four games, by 7-14-1-9 points. Clippers won five of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Orlando lost its last three games, by 2-10-15 points. Bucks lost three of their last four games.
-- Houston lost three of its last five games. 76ers lost four of last five.
-- Bobcats lost their last two games, by 10-9 points.
-- Raptors lost four of their last five games.
-- Cavaliers lost five of their last seven games (0-7 vs spread).
-- Knicks lost four of their last five games.
-- Wizards lost five of their first seven games (2-2 AU).
-- Nuggets lost four of their last six games. Lakers lost five of last eight.
-- Jazz are 0-8 SU (0-6 vs spread in last six games). Pelicans lost three of four road games (1-1 AU).
-- Nets lost three of their last four games. Sacramento lost its last five games (0-4-1 vs spread).

Series records
-- Orlando won eight of its last ten games against the Bucks.
-- Rockets lost three of their last four visits to Philly.
-- Celtics won five of their last seven games with Charlotte.
-- Grizzlies won eight of last nine games with Toronto.
-- Cavaliers beat Minnesota 93-92 Nov 4, their second win in last six games against the Timberwolves.
-- Knicks won seven of last eight games against Atlanta.
-- Spurs won last nine games vs Washington (7-2 vs spread).
-- Lakers lost their last three games against Denver.
-- Pelicans lost last three games with Utah by 12-5-12 points.
-- Suns won five of last seven games with Portland.
-- Nets won seven of last nine games with Sacramento.
-- Clippers lost four of last five games with Oklahoma City.

Totals
-- Four of last five Orlando games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Philly home games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Memphis games stayed under total.
-- Six of eight Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Last four New York games went over the total.
-- Four of Spurs' last five games stayed under the total; six of eight Wiz games went over.
-- Last three Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Last three New Orleans games stayed under the total.
-- Three of four Portland home games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Sacramento games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Thunder games went over the total.

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NBA

Wednesday, November 13

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Houston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games

7:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ORLANDO
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
Orlando is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Milwaukee

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. BOSTON
Charlotte is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Boston
Charlotte is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games on the road
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta's last 18 games when playing at home against New York

8:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cleveland

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. MEMPHIS
Toronto is 7-17-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
Toronto is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Toronto
Memphis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto

8:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN ANTONIO
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Washington is 1-12 ATS in its last 13 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 9 games at home
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. UTAH
New Orleans is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans's last 13 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games

9:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. DENVER
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the LA Lakers last 19 games when playing on the road against Denver
LA Lakers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Denver is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Denver's last 19 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

10:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. SACRAMENTO
Brooklyn is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Brooklyn is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games at home
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn

10:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Phoenix's last 15 games when playing Portland
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

10:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

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NBA

Wednesday, November 13

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Hottest bet in NBA puts perfect ATS record on line Wed.
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The Phoenix Suns are the best bet in the NBA so far this season after jumping out to a 6-0-1 mark against the spread.

The Suns put their record on the line Wednesday at Portland, where oddsmakers have them set as an early 8-point underdog on the overnight line.

Phoenix has only been favored twice this season - one of which was its only push against Utah on Nov. 1.


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NBA

Wednesday, November 13

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Lakers 0-2 SU, ATS in back-to-back situation this season
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The Los Angeles Lakers play in one of their least favorite spots tonight when they visit the Denver Nuggets - the second game of a back-to-back.

L.A. is 0-2 straight up and against the spread in this situation and scores just 89.5 points per game - 10 fewer than its season average.

The Lakers handled New Orleans 116-95 at home last night. Guard Steve Blake played the most minutes for the Lakers with 27:27.

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Wednesday, November 13

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Milwaukee - 7:00 PM ET Orlando -6 500
Orlando - Over 196 500

Houston - 7:00 PM ET Philadelphia +6 500
Philadelphia - Over 210 500

Charlotte - 7:30 PM ET Boston -5.5 500
Boston - Over 192.5 500

Toronto - 8:00 PM ET Toronto +6 500 POD # 1
Memphis - Under 185 500

Cleveland - 8:00 PM ET Minnesota -8 500 POD # 2
Minnesota - Over 202 500

New York - 8:00 PM ET Atlanta -4.5 500
Atlanta - Over 200.5 500

Washington - 8:30 PM ET Washington +10 500
San Antonio - Over 198.5 500

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Late Game POD'S

L.A. Lakers - 9:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers +9.5 500 POD # 4
Denver - Over 208.5 500

New Orleans - 9:00 PM ET Utah +2.5 500 POD # 2
Utah - Under 190.5 500

Phoenix - 10:00 PM ET Phoenix +7 500 DOUBLE POD
Portland - Over 201.5 500

Brooklyn - 10:00 PM ET Brooklyn -3.5 500
Sacramento - Over 196 500

Oklahoma City - 10:30 PM ET Oklahoma City +4.5 500 POD # 3
L.A. Clippers - Under 209.5 500

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After being laid up for a few days after my rotar cuff surgery am back and not as much drugged up as i have been the last 4 days......So its back to winning

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Hoop Trends - Monday

November 18, 2013

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Bulls are 0-11 ATS (-8.59 ppg) since Dec 08, 2006 at home when they covered by double digits two games straight.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Warriors are 0-10 OU (-15.00 ppg) since Mar 20, 2013 with at least one day of rest after a win in which they scored less than 15% of their points from the free throw line.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Bulls are 0-8 OU (-9.44 ppg) since Mar 15, 2011 at home after Luol Deng was the Bulls’ high scorer in a home win.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Bobcats are 10-0 ATS (7.35 ppg) since Dec 10, 2004 on the road with at least one day of rest after a double digit loss in which their field goal attempt per turnover ratio was at least eight.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Thunder are 8-0 ATS (11.62 ppg) since Mar 25, 2012 at home after Serge Ibaka had more rebounds than points.

-- The Thunder are 12-0 OU (10.29 ppg) since Mar 16, 2012 at home after Kendrick Perkins had more rebounds than points in a road win.

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Monday Tips

November 18, 2013


Blazers at Nets - 7:05 PM EST

Portland: 8-2 SU, 7-3 ATS
Brooklyn: 3-6 SU, 4-5 ATS

These two teams had different expectations headed into the season, but each are going in the opposite direction through three weeks. The Blazers lead the Northwest Division, while winning each of the first two games on their four-game road trip at Boston and Toronto. Since getting drilled in the season opener at Phoenix, Portland has won four consecutive road contests, with all four wins coming by at least eight points.

The Nets managed a cover as 13 ½-point underdogs in Saturday's 110-103 loss to the Clippers, but Brooklyn fell to 1-5 away from the Barclays Center this season. In that defeat, the Nets played without Deron Williams, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Brook Lopez, and Andrei Kirilenko, all who were out due to various injuries. Brooklyn returns home for just one game off its three-game West Coast swing, as the Nets go back on the highway starting Wednesday at Charlotte. The Nets have seen more success at home, winning two of three games at Barclays Center.

Bobcats at Bulls - 8:05 PM EST

Charlotte: 5-5 SU, 5-4-1 ATS
Chicago: 5-3 SU, 4-4 ATS

Although they sit at .500, the Bobcats have turned into one of the surprises early in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte has thrived on the road, winning three straight games on the highway, including low-scoring triumphs at Boston and Cleveland. The Bobcats were tripped up by the Heat on Saturday night, as Charlotte has scored 89 points or fewer in three straight games, resulting in three consecutive 'unders.'

The Bulls were the first team to figure out how to beat the previously unbeaten Pacers, handing Indiana a 110-94 beatdown as Chicago led Indiana by 25 points at the half on Saturday. Chicago owns a perfect 4-0 record at the United Center this season, while covering four straight games after starting the season 0-4 ATS. The Bobcats have cashed in three consecutive visits to the Windy City, including twice last season as a double-digit 'dog.

Nuggets at Thunder - 8:05 PM EST

Denver: 4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS
Oklahoma City: 6-3, 4-5 ATS

These two Northwest Division rivals meet for the first time this season, as the Nuggets are playing better after an 0-3 start. Denver held off Minnesota on Friday night as short home underdogs, 117-113, but saw its three-game winning streak halted on Saturday at Houston in a 122-111 defeat as eight-point 'dogs. The offense has woken up after a slow beginning, as the Nuggets have eclipsed the 100-point mark in six consecutive games, while cashing the 'over' five times in this stretch.

Oklahoma City bounced back after losses to the Clippers and Warriors by taking care of a beat-up Milwaukee squad on Saturday, 92-79 as 10 ½-point road favorites. The Thunder returns for a six-game homestand, as OKC has won all three contests at Chesapeake Energy Center this season. However, the Thunder failed to cover in wins over the Suns and Wizards as heavy favorites. OKC had problems with Denver last season, losing three of four matchups with the Nuggets, while Denver has covered in four of the last five visits to Oklahoma City.

76ers at Mavericks - 8:35 PM EST

Philadelphia: 5-6 SU, 6-5 ATS
Dallas: 6-4 SU, 7-3 ATS

The Sixers shocked the world with three straight wins to start the season, including home upsets of the Heat and Bulls. Philadelphia is reverting back to what was expected of them this season, dropping six of its last eight games, including a 37-point rout at the hands of New Orleans on Saturday. The Sixers are allowing points at will, giving up at least 109 points in all six defeats, while posting an 8-3 mark to the 'over' this season.

The Mavericks split a pair of games in the Sunshine State, while taking care of Orlando on Saturday night, 108-100 as short favorites. Dallas returns to the American Airlines Center tonight with a perfect 4-0 SU/ATS at home this season, including a 6-0 SU/ATS record as a favorite overall. The Mavs should have a field day with the Philadelphia defense, as Dallas has eclipsed the 105-point mark in all four home victories.

Warriors at Jazz - 9:05 PM EST

Golden State: 7-3 SU, 5-4-1 ATS
Utah: 1-10 SU, 4-6-1 ATS

The Warriors and Jazz wrap up the second end of a home-and-home set tonight in Salt Lake City. Golden State took care of Utah on Saturday night in Oakland, but the Jazz managed a cover as 15 ½-point underdogs in a 102-88 defeat. The Warriors shot 51% from the field, while all five Golden State starters finished in double-figures, led by Klay Thompson's 25 points. Golden State finished its homestand at a perfect 3-0, but Mark Jackson's squad is just 2-3 away from Oracle Arena this season.

Utah is counting its lottery balls already after losing 10 of its first 11 games, which includes three home defeats by double-digits to Houston, San Antonio, and Denver. The Jazz have covered three straight games, as their only win came as 2 ½-point home 'dogs to the Pelicans. In the losses to the Rockets and Spurs, Utah led at halftime before falling apart in the second half, so a first half look could be the way to go with the Jazz tonight.

Grizzlies at Clippers - 10:35 PM EST

Memphis: 5-5 SU, 2-7-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 7-3 SU, 6-4 ATS

The Grizzlies haven't been great this season, but somehow they have clawed their way back to the .500 mark after knocking off the Kings on Sunday, 97-86. Memphis has won each of the first two games on this four-game California swing, as the Grizzlies head back south to Staples Center tonight. The Grizzlies have hit the 'under' in three straight road games, while limiting their last three opponents on the highway to 95 points or fewer.

The Clippers have this game circled on the schedule after blowing a 2-0 lead in their first round playoff series loss to the Grizzlies this past May. Los Angeles looks to finish off a perfect 4-0 homestand after beating Minnesota, Oklahoma City, and Brooklyn, while cashing the 'over' in each of those victories. In fact, the Clippers are 5-0 to the 'over' at home this season, while scoring and allowing at least 100 points each time. These teams split 10 meetings last season, as the Grizzlies covered the final five games in the playoffs.

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NBA
Dunkel

Denver at Oklahoma City
The Thunder look to take advantage of a Denver team that is coming off 122-111 loss at Houston on Saturday and is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Oklahoma City is the pick (-9) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 12. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-9). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Game 501-502: Portland at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 117.760; Brooklyn 120.258
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 2 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Charlotte at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 113.772; Chicago 119.140
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 11 1/2; 180
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+11 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Denver at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 114.805; Oklahoma City 126.707
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 12; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9; 211
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-9); Under

Game 507-508: Philadelphia at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 114.140; Dallas 122.567
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 8 1/2; 222
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 12 1/2; 214
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+12 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Golden State at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 124.087; Utah 112.191
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 12; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-9); Under

Game 511-512: Memphis at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 120.065; LA Clippers 124.703
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 9; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+9); Over




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Long Sheet

Monday, November 18

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PORTLAND (7 - 2) at BROOKLYN (3 - 6) - 11/18/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CHARLOTTE (5 - 5) at CHICAGO (5 - 3) - 11/18/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 25-51 ATS (-31.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (4 - 5) at OKLAHOMA CITY (6 - 3) - 11/18/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 247-202 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 51-38 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (5 - 6) at DALLAS (6 - 4) - 11/18/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-34 ATS (-22.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 54-37 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 262-211 ATS (+29.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-26 ATS (+21.4 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-0 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (7 - 3) at UTAH (1 - 10) - 11/18/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.

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

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MEMPHIS (4 - 5) at LA CLIPPERS (7 - 3) - 11/18/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 59-43 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 72-101 ATS (-39.1 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 10-9 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 11-9 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, November 18

Hot teams
-- Portland won its last six games, covered last four on road.
-- Bulls won their last four games, all by 15+ points. Charlotte won its last three road games SU.
-- Thunder won five of last seven games (1-2 HF). Nuggets won three of their last four games.
-- Mavericks won three of their last four games.
-- Golden State won six of its last eight games.
-- Clippers won four in row, seven of last nine games. Memphis won its last two games, allowing 86 points both games.

Cold teams
-- Nets lost four of their last five games.
-- 76ers lost six of their last eight games.
-- Jazz lost ten of first eleven games, but covered last three.

Series records
-- Nets won last two games with Portland, by 13-18 points.
-- Bulls won seven of last eight games with Charlotte (5-3 vs spread).
-- Thunder lost four of last five games with Denver.
-- Mavericks won seven of last nine games with Philly.
-- Jazz won four of last six games with Golden State; they lost by 14 in Oakland Saturday.
-- Memphis beat Clippers in six games LY, avenging loss in 7-game series the year before.

Totals
-- Three of last four Portland games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Denver games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Philly games went over the total.
-- 16 of last 18 Golden State-Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Memphis games stayed under total.




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Monday, November 18

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. BROOKLYN
Portland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing Portland

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Denver is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing at home against Denver

8:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. CHICAGO
Charlotte is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Chicago is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte

8:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. DALLAS
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

9:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. UTAH
Golden State is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Utah's last 15 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State

10:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. LA CLIPPERS
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games


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Monday, November 18

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Bank shots: NBA's weekly betting news and notes
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For the week of Nov. 11-17

Hottest ATS - Chicago Bulls (3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS)

After a sluggish start to the season, Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls have seemed to shake off the rust. The Bulls started the season 1-3 straight up and 0-4 against the spread, but since have gone on a four-game winning streak, covering the spread in each game. During the winning streak, the Bulls have done what they do best - play defense. They are holding teams to 90 ppg and just 40.3 percent shooting from the floor, ranking them third and second respectively. This week will be a tough test for the red-hot Bulls. They face the scrappy Charlotte Bobcats at home before kicking off a west coast road trip Thursday in Denver.

Coldest ATS - Orlando Magic (1-2 SU, 0-3 ATS)

After a hot start to the season which saw the Orlando Magic go 3-2 SU and an impressive 5-0 ATS, the Magic have lost their touch. They have gone 1-4 in their last five games and haven't covered in that span. Last week the Magic gave up 106.3 ppg, which included 120 points in a loss to the offensively deficient Boston Celtics. This week, the Magic play a home-and-home series with the Miami Heat before ending the week against the Phoenix Suns, who are still lighting it up against the spread with a 7-1-1 record this season.

Best over play - Los Angeles Clippers (3-0 SU, 3-0 O/U)

The team formerly know as 'Lob City' returned to their high-flying ways this week, notching some big wins at home against good competition. The Clippers defeated Western Conference contenders Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder as well as knocking off the Brooklyn Nets. The Clippers averaged 110 ppg over that span. The schedule doesn't get any easier for the Clippers though. They play five games next week, including rematches on the road against the Wolves and Thunder. They have home games against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls. The Clippers have hit the Over in all five home games this season.

Best under play - San Antonio Spurs (3-0 SU, 0-3 O/U)

It has quietly been business as usual for the San Antonio Spurs, who are tied with the Indiana Pacers for the best record in the NBA at 9-1. They have also been a solid under play all season, hitting the Under seven times in 10 games. They have done this by playing excellent defense and being efficient on offense. The Spurs rank second and fourth, in points per game and field goal percentage respectively. They are also shooting 47.6 percent from the floor, good for fifth in the NBA. This week the Spurs take on the Boston Celtics at home, the Memphis Grizzlies on the road and finish of the week at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They are all ranked 24th or worse in scoring this season.

Surveying the schedule:

The Philadelphia 76ers have been a solid over play this season going 8-3. Their fast pace style of play has made them a great target for Over bettors. They rank eighth in the league in scoring at 104.5 ppg and last in the NBA in points against, giving up 111.1. The 76ers start this week at Dallas then return home to take on Toronto. Toronto and Dallas are a combined 12-8 O/U.

All stats prior to Sunday's NBA action.

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NBA

Monday, November 18

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Bobcats at Bulls: What bettors need to know
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Charlotte Bobcats at Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls’ slow start is far in the rearview mirror now that the defense is matching up with the offensive potential. The Bulls will look to push their winning streak to five straight when they host the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday. Chicago is allowing an average of 82 points in the last four contests and are coming off a 110-94 victory over previously-unbeaten Indiana on Saturday.

Derrick Rose returned from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury and put together one of his best games of the season against the Pacers, knocking down six 3-pointers and handing out four assists without a turnover. The Bobcats just got finished with one Eastern Conference contender in a 97-81 home loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday and will get Indiana later this month. Charlotte is not quite as stout defensively as the Bulls but is in the top five in the NBA in scoring defense.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, SportsSouth (Charlotte), CSN Chicago

ABOUT THE BOBCATS (5-5): Charlotte has held all but two of its opponents under the century mark and limited the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers to an average of 81.5 points in its last two road games - both wins. Kemba Walker is the most consistent scorer for the Bobcats but is having a rough go of it lately, shooting 27.7 percent from the floor over the last five games. The former Connecticut star shot under 50 percent in each of his last eight contests.

ABOUT THE BULLS (5-3): Chicago looks like a title contender of late while scoring at least 96 points in each of its last four wins to go along with the solid defense. “The ball movement has been there all season,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “The ball is going in now, and when the ball goes in, it looks better.” The ball went in against Indiana, including 11-of-19 from 3-point range as the Bulls went over 100 points for the first time this season.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings.
* Road team is 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Bobcats are 4-0 ATS in their last four vs. NBA Central.
* Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. NBA Southeast.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Bulls have taken seven of the last eight in the series and posted a 105-75 triumph in the last meeting, Feb. 22, 2013.

2. Charlotte C Al Jefferson (ankle) missed the last two games and is questionable for Monday.

3. Chicago F Luol Deng is averaging 21 points on 16-of-29 shooting over the last two contests.

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NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, November 18

Portland at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Portland: 9-5 ATS when playing their 3rd road game in 4 days
Brooklyn: 9-20 ATS as a home underdog

Charlotte at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Charlotte: 7-21 ATS off a home loss by 10 points or more
Chicago: 28-13 UNDER against Southeast division opponents

Denver at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Denver: 36-18 OVER as an underdog
Oklahoma City: 63-41 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games

Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Philadelphia: 15-34 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 210
Dallas: 18-8 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games

Golden State at Utah, 9:05 ET
Golden State: 3-13 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home wins
Utah: 9-1 ATS in home games after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

Memphis at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Memphis: 21-10 ATS after 2 or more consecutive unders
LA Clippers: 37-59 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8

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Monday, November 18

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Portland - 7:30 PM ET Portland +2 500 POD # !

Brooklyn - Under 196.5 500

Charlotte - 8:00 PM ET Chicago -12 500

Chicago - Under 180.5 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Denver +9 500

Oklahoma City - Over 211.5 500

Philadelphia - 8:30 PM ET Philadelphia +11.5 500

Dallas - Under 215.5 500

Golden State - 9:00 PM ET Golden State -8.5 500 POD # 2

Utah - Under 195.5 500

Memphis - 10:30 PM ET Memphis +8.5 500

L.A. Clippers - Under 198 500

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Hoop Trends - Tuesday

November 19, 2013


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Celtics are 10-0 ATS (14.30 ppg) since Feb 13, 1996 on the road with at least one day of rest after a double digit loss in which they had at least five more turnovers than their season-to-date average.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Suns are 11-0 OU (18.05 ppg) since Nov 03, 2005 on the road with at least one day of rest off an overtime game.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Heat are 11-0 ATS (8.80 ppg) since Dec 04, 2010 after Chris Bosh played fewer than 30 minutes the last two games.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Suns are 0-12-1 ATS (-7.58 ppg) since Dec 10, 2010 after Goran Dragic was the Suns’ high scorer at home.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Wizards are 0-10-1 ATS (-11.73 ppg) since Jan 26, 2009 at home with at least one day of rest after a loss in which their opponent stole the ball at least twelve times

-- The Knicks are 0-10 OU (-19.55 ppg) since Apr 15, 2009 with two or more days of rest after a double digit loss in which they allowed at least 50% from the field

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NBA
Dunkel

Boston at Houston
The Celtics travel to Houston to face a Rockets team that is coming off a 122-111 win over Denver on Saturday and is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. Boston is the pick (+11) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by only 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Boston (+11). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Game 701-702: Minnesota at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 123.186; Washington 117.359
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 3 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-3 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: New York at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 115.977; Detroit 117.543
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 4; 200
Dunkel Pick: New York (+4); Under

Game 705-706: Atlanta at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.830; Miami 129.477
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 13 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 9 1/2; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-9 1/2); Under

Game 707-708: Boston at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 118.960; Houston 121.401
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 11; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+11); Over

Game 709-710: Phoenix at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.236; Sacramento 116.352
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+2); Under




NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 19

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MINNESOTA (7 - 4) at WASHINGTON (2 - 7) - 11/19/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 306-365 ATS (-95.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 84-124 ATS (-52.4 Units) in November games since 1996.

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

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NEW YORK (3 - 6) at DETROIT (3 - 6) - 11/19/2013, 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 7-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (6 - 4) at MIAMI (7 - 3) - 11/19/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 150-189 ATS (-57.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
MIAMI is 92-131 ATS (-52.1 Units) in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 99-131 ATS (-45.1 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (4 - 7) at HOUSTON (7 - 4) - 11/19/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 261-202 ATS (+38.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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PHOENIX (5 - 4) at SACRAMENTO (2 - 7) - 11/19/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, November 19

Minnesota at Washington, 7:05 ET
Minnesota: 20-8 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 200
Washington: 19-7 ATS as a home underdog

NY Knicks at Detroit, 7:35 ET
NY Knicks: 19-8 UNDER when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
Detroit: 19-9 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more

Atlanta at Miami, 7:35 ET
Atlanta: 21-5 ATS in road games after having won 3 of their last 4 games
Miami: 3-12 ATS in home games off a road win

Boston at Houston, 8:05 ET
Boston: 16-6 UNDER after allowing 105 points or more
Houston: 25-10 UNDER after a combined score of 205 points or more 4 straight games

Phoenix at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Phoenix: 12-26 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
Sacramento: 22-11 OVER in home games after 1 or more consecutive losses




NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, November 19

Hot teams
-- Miami won six of its last seven games (2-4 as HF). Hawks won four of their last five games.
-- Rockets won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost its last four games; three of its last five games went to OT. Minnesota lost three of its last four road games.
-- Pistons lost five of their last six games. New York lost six of last eight.
-- Celtics lost their last three games, by 6-13-18 points.
-- Kings lost seven of their last eight games. Phoenix is 1-3 on road, with losses by 1-3-7 points.

Series records
-- Home team won seven of last eight Minnesota-Washington games.
-- Knicks won 11 of last 12 games against Detroit.
-- Miami won its last seven games with the Hawks (6-1 vs spread).
-- Celtics are 2-4 in last six vs Rockets, losing last two here by 16-12.
-- Suns won 11 of last 16 games with Sacramento.

Totals
-- Three of last four Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Seven of nine Detroit games went over the total.
-- Seven of ten Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Five of six Boston road games stayed under the total. Houston's last four games all went over.
-- Last five Sacramento games stayed under the total.




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Tuesday, November 19

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. WASHINGTON
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games

7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Miami
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 7 games on the road
New York is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against New York
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Boston's last 17 games
Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 18 games when playing Boston
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston

10:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. SACRAMENTO
Phoenix is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Sacramento
Phoenix is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
Sacramento is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Sacramento's last 15 games when playing Phoenix


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Tuesday, November 19

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Timberwolves at Wizards: What bettors need to know
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Washington Wizards (+3.5, 204)

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to even their road record and pick up their second consecutive victory when they travel to take on the struggling Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The Timberwolves routed Boston 106-88 on Saturday for their fifth win in six home games, but they're just 2-3 on the road. That could change against the Wizards, who dropped their fourth straight game Saturday, falling 103-96 in overtime against Cleveland after squandering a 15-point lead.

The Timberwolves finally seem to have the right personnel to be successful in third-year coach Rick Adelman's system and they have two point guards - Ricky Rubio and J.J. Barea - who are capable of running the show. "No question, I like it," Barea said of sharing the point duties with Rubio. "We do a good job moving the ball and attacking the paint." The teams split two meetings a year ago with the host winning each.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN North Plus (Minnesota), CSN Washington

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (7-4): Minnesota has put together a strong offensive team with the duo of Kevin Love (26.8 points, 13.6 rebounds) and Nikola Pekovic (13.9 points, 9 rebounds) controlling the post and Kevin Martin (24.4 points) lighting it up from outside. Rubio (8 points, 9.6 assists) continues to improve at both ends and averages 3.1 steals to anchor a solid defensive squad. The Timberwolves also take advantage of their trips to the foul line, ranking third in the NBA at 81.7 percent with three starters above 86 percent.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (2-7): Washington has six players averaging double-digit scoring but has been one of the worst defensive teams in the league, allowing opponents to shoot 48.3 percent and score 104.6 points per game. The Wizards haven't yet seen first-round pick Otto Porter, who has missed the first nine games with a hip flexor, and another young star is struggling as point guard John Wall is shooting 29 percent over the past five games. Wall still averages 16.1 points and 9.1 assists and forms a promising young backcourt with leading scorer Bradley Beal (20.2 points).

TRENDS:

* Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Timberwolves are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games.
* Wizards are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.
* Over is 4-0 in Wizards last four games playing on two days rest.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Washington C Marcin Gortat has five double-doubles in his last seven games.

2. Rubio has recorded a steal in 32 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NBA.

3. Wizards SF Trevor Ariza (hamstring) missed Saturday's game and is not expected to play versus Minnesota.