The Bum's December's NBA POD'S-Trends-Stats-News !

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NBA

Tuesday, December 3

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Orlando is 1-18 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing Boston
Milwaukee is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Boston
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games

7:30 PM
DENVER vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Brooklyn is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MEMPHIS
Phoenix is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Memphis is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Phoenix

8:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. DALLAS
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte

10:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
TORONTO vs. GOLDEN STATE
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games
Golden State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 3

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ORLANDO (6 - 11) at PHILADELPHIA (6 - 12) - 12/3/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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DETROIT (7 - 10) at MIAMI (14 - 3) - 12/3/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 107-77 ATS (+22.3 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MIAMI is 101-133 ATS (-45.3 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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MILWAUKEE (3 - 13) at BOSTON (7 - 12) - 12/3/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-3 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 straight up against BOSTON 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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DENVER (10 - 6) at BROOKLYN (5 - 12) - 12/3/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 51-75 ATS (-31.5 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 2-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-1 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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PHOENIX (9 - 8) at MEMPHIS (8 - 8) - 12/3/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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CHARLOTTE (8 - 10) at DALLAS (10 - 8) - 12/3/2013, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (12 - 3) at SACRAMENTO (4 - 11) - 12/3/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 251-204 ATS (+26.6 Units) in all games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 55-40 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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 (6 - 10) at GOLDEN STATE (10 - 8) - 12/3/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 182-227 ATS (-67.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 60-34 ATS (+22.6 Units) in home games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 2-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 2-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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Yesterday's Results:

0 - 2 *****

1 - 0 Double Pod's


Tuesday, December 3

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Orlando - 7:00 PM ET Orlando +3.5 500 *****
Philadelphia - Over 206 500

Milwaukee - 7:30 PM ET Boston -7.5 500
Boston - Under 184.5 500

Denver - 7:30 PM ET Denver -4.5 500
Brooklyn - Over 205.5 500

Detroit - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +10.5 500 *****
Miami - Under 200.5 500

Phoenix - 8:00 PM ET Phoenix +3 500
Memphis - Under 190 500

Charlotte - 8:30 PM ET Dallas -8 500
Dallas - Under 194.5 500

Oklahoma City - 10:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -6.5 500 DOUBLE POD
Sacramento - Over 203 500

Toronto - 10:30 PM ET Golden State -7.5 500 DOUBLE POD
Golden State - Under 201 500

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Wednesday Tips

December 4, 2013



Clippers at Hawks - 7:35 PM EST

Los Angeles: 12-6 SU, 10-8 ATS
Atlanta: 9-10 SU, 11-8 ATS

The Clippers are back on the road, starting a seven-game road trip tonight at Philips Arena. Los Angeles saw its four-game winning streak snapped in Sunday's home defeat to Indiana as short underdogs, but the Clippers still sit atop the Pacific Division ahead of the Warriors. The Clips have split eight away games this season, while posting a 2-2 SU/ATS record when laying points on the road. Doc Rivers' team has done a solid job of rebounding off a loss this season, going 4-1 SU/ATS.

The Hawks limp home after dropping four of their past five games, including a pair of defeats at Washington and San Antonio. Atlanta hung around and managed a cover as double-digit underdogs at San Antonio, despite falling, 102-100 on Monday. The Hawks host a Western Conference team for only the second time this season, as Atlanta rallied past Dallas, 88-87 as 1 ½-point home underdogs last Friday. Atlanta has won each of the last four home meetings with Los Angeles, as each of those games went 'over' the total.

Mavericks at Pelicans - 8:05 PM EST

Dallas: 11-8 SU, 9-10 ATS
New Orleans: 9-8 SU, 7-9-1 ATS

Since winning four straight in mid-November, the Mavericks have lost four of their last six games. Dallas rallied past Charlotte last night, 89-82, but failed to cash as eight-point home favorites, the fifth consecutive contest the Mavs haven't covered the number. The offense has slowed down recently for Rick Carlisle's club, who has finished 'under' the total in six of the past seven games, including five times 'under' a total of at least 200 points.

The Pelicans are coming off the most exciting game of the short NBA season by holding off the Bulls in three overtimes, 131-128 on Monday. What makes that feat even more impressive for New Orleans is that victory completed a three-game road sweep, while finishing off a back-to-back set after beating New York the previous night. New Orleans has hit the 'over' in nine of the last 10 games, as the Pelicans have eclipsed the 100-point mark eight times in this stretch.

Spurs vs. Wolves (at Mexico City) - 9:35 PM EST

San Antonio: 15-3 SU, 9-9 ATS
Minnesota: 9-10 SU, 10-9 ATS

These two squads meet south of the border in Mexico City tonight, as the NBA heads to Mexico for a regular season contest for the first time since 1997. One key note to keep an eye tonight is the altitude in Mexico City, which is 7,350 feet above sea level, over 2,000 feet higher than Denver. The Wolves don't need anything to slow them down after losing four of their past five games, including defeats to the Thunder, Rockets, and Nuggets in this stretch. Minnesota's defense has been exposed of late by allowing at least 106 points in four of the last five trips to the court, while allowing 35 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss at Oklahoma City.

The Spurs have alternated wins and losses in their last five games, as San Antonio held off Atlanta in Monday's 102-100 victory as heavy home favorites. The offense is clicking at the moment for Gregg Popovich's club, who has finished 'over' the total in seven of the past eight games, while scoring at least 100 points seven times. The Spurs and Wolves split four meetings last season, as Minnesota won a pair of games as nine-point underdogs.

Thunder at Blazers - 10:05 PM EST

Oklahoma City: 13-3 SU, 8-8 ATS
Portland: 15-3 SU, 13-5 ATS

It's no surprise the Thunder sits the near the top of the Western Conference, but the Blazers continue to impress through the first 18 games. Portland handed Indiana only its second loss of the season on Monday, while improving to 7-1 at the Moda Center. The Blazers have beaten three of four conference foes that have invaded Portland this season, including a 10-point triumph over the Spurs in the home opener. Portland is riding a nice 'over' stretch of late with 'overs' in eight of the past 10 games, including three straight.

The Thunder squandered a 17-point lead in last night's game at Sacramento, but Oklahoma City managed a 97-95 win as 8 ½-point road favorites. OKC has won eight consecutive games since losing at the buzzer to Golden State on November 14, while covering five times in this span. The Thunder has won seven straight meetings with the Blazers, including a four-game sweep last season. This is the first time that Oklahoma City is a road underdog at Portland since April 2011, when the Blazers barely cashed in a 98-91 victory.

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Hoop Trends - Wednesday

December 4, 2013


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Timberwolves are 11-0 ATS (11.14 ppg) since Feb 02, 2013 after a loss in which their DPS was positive.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Pacers are 12-0 OU (8.62 ppg) since Marc 8, 2013 when the total is between 183.5 and 193.5, coming off a loss.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Nuggets are 10-0 ATS (11.15 ppg) since Nov 09, 2012 after Andre Miller scored fewer than 10 points in a road win.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-10-1 ATS (-6.50 ppg) since Mar 19, 2006 at home off a win that broke at least a three-game losing streak.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Pacers are 8-0 OU (12.12 ppg) since Jan 29, 2012 on the road after George Hill took fewer than 10 shots in a loss.

-- The Jazz are 0-8-1 OU (-12.72 ppg) since Nov 17, 2010 at home after Gordon Hayward shot better than 66% from the field at home.

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Spurs, Wolves to play in Mexico City

December 3, 2013



MEXICO CITY (AP) - The NBA is back in Mexico for a regular-season game, and the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are learning there's an additional rival to conquer: The altitude.

During a practice game Tuesday, Minnesota's players looked noticeably exhausted.

''It was very tough getting through the sprints,'' Kevin Love said. ''You lose your breath very easy in here, but it was a good practice. Hopefully we'll have our wind tomorrow.''

The Timberwolves and Spurs will play Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. EST.

Sitting at 7,350 feet above sea level, Mexico's capital is at a far higher elevation than Denver, which is the NBA's highest venue at 5,280 feet.

''In Denver, which is the highest city in the United states, we can feel (the altitude) in the first five minutes,'' the Spurs' Manu Ginobili said. ''I'm sure it will be much more difficult here.''

Minnesota, which will be the home team, has never played in Mexico. During the practice, Love and the rest of his teammates looked visibly tired.

''We did not know the altitude would affect us so much but we were able to run a bit during practice,'' said Jose Juan Barea, who has twice played in Mexico for Puerto Rico's national team - in Cancun and Guadalajara.

''The trainer asked us to drink a lot of water because he wants to make sure we're OK,'' Barea said.

Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman said he plans to modify his strategy a bit to take the city's altitude into account.

''We have to be very aware on probably getting guys in earlier than we normally would,'' Alder said. ''We had a scrimmage to get ready for it. Our substitutions will be quicker.''

Spurs coach Greg Popovich said he won't change his substitution plan and simply hopes that ''as the minutes go by, the (altitude's) effect will pass. I'm not planning any changes.''

The game Wednesday will be the 21st played south of the border. Although, this will be the first regular-season game since the Dallas Mavericks faced the Houston Rockets on December 6, 1997, at Mexico City's Palacio de los Deportes.

The Spurs have played five games in Mexico, including one just a couple of years ago when they played a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

''It's certainly different because now is a sum game,'' Ginobili said. ''In preseason, it's for fun. Now we do not want to lose.''

All but two of the 21 games have been held in Mexico City.

After their practice, the Spurs took their socks and sneakers off and played against a team of Trique Indian boys, who have earned acclaim in Mexico and abroad after sweeping through a youth basketball tournament despite their generally short stature and the fact that most play barefoot.

The team from the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca won all six of its games to become this year's champions at the International Festival of Mini-Basketball held recently in Argentina.

''It's a wonderful story,'' Popovich said. ''They have good fundamentals. I was surprised to learn many don't speak Spanish.''

They played a five-on-five that was won by the Trique Indian boys, 10-4.

''We ran, and we had fun,'' said Ginobili, who is from Argentina. ''I know they did well in Argentina and it was pleasure to have had this experience with them.''

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 4

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DENVER (11 - 6) at CLEVELAND (5 - 12) - 12/4/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 141-186 ATS (-63.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
DENVER is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (12 - 6) at ATLANTA (9 - 10) - 12/4/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 190-248 ATS (-82.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.

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

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PHOENIX (9 - 9) at HOUSTON (13 - 6) - 12/4/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DALLAS (11 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (9 - 8) - 12/4/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DETROIT (8 - 10) at MILWAUKEE (3 - 14) - 12/4/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 108-77 ATS (+23.3 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 42-60 ATS (-24.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (16 - 2) at UTAH (4 - 15) - 12/4/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (15 - 3) vs. MINNESOTA (9 - 10) - 12/4/2013, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 112-84 ATS (+19.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 90-66 ATS (+17.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 275-212 ATS (+41.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 325-265 ATS (+33.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-3 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 3) at PORTLAND (15 - 3) - 12/4/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 251-205 ATS (+25.5 Units) in all games since 1996.

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

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NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, December 4

Denver at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Denver: 22-11 ATS after a win by 10 points or more
Cleveland: 1-9 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3

LA Clippers at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
LA Clippers: 170-212 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more
Atlanta: 8-0 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses

Phoenix at Houston, 8:05 ET
Phoenix: 8-2 ATS in road games
Houston: 15-27 ATS after 2 straight games giving up 10 or less offensive rebounds

Dallas at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Dallas: 0-6 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days
New Orleans: 8-2 ATS after a game where both teams scored 105 points or more

Detroit at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Detroit: 13-2 ATS after 2 straight games outrebounding opponent by 15 or more
Milwaukee: 10-23 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more

Indiana at Utah, 9:05 ET
Indiana: 54-32 OVER against Northwest division opponents
Utah: 32-18 ATS in home games after playing a game as an underdog

San Antonio at Minnesota, 9:35 ET
San Antonio: 33-15 ATS after 2 or more consecutive overs
Minnesota: 77-108 ATS after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread

Oklahoma City at Portland, 10:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 69-44 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
Portland: 10-24 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games

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NBA
Dunkel

Oklahoma City at Portland
The Thunder face a Portland team that is coming off a 106-102 win over Indiana and is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games after scoring 105 points or more in the previous game. Portland is the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has the Trail Blazers favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Portland (-2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4

Game 701-702: Denver at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 118.989; Cleveland 116.771
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+4 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: LA Clippers at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 123.040; Atlanta 114.953
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8; 196
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-3 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Phoenix at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.400; Houston 126.509
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 8; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Dallas at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 116.629; New Orleans 121.246
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 4 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 709-710: Detroit at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.409; Milwaukee 111.946
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 4; 191
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+4); Over

Game 711-712: Indiana at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 126.645; Utah 113.145
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 13 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 8 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-8 1/2); Under

Game 713-714: San Antonio at Minnesota (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 125.546; Minnesota 124.168
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 4; 205
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+4); Over

Game 715-716: Oklahoma City at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 124.126; Portland 128.402
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 4 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-2); Under

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, December 4

Hot teams
-- Nuggets won their last seven games.
-- Clippers won four of their last five games.
-- Rockets won/covered five of their last six games.
-- Pistons won four of their last six games.
-- Pelicans won six of their last eight games.
-- Pacers won seven of their last eight games; they're 7-2 vs spread on road this season. Utah won three of last four after a 1-14 start.
-- Spurs won 13 of last 15 games, covered one of last four.
-- Portland won 13 of its last 14 games. Thunder won their last eight games, covered four of last six.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost five of their last six games.
-- Hawks lost five of their last six games.
-- Suns lost last two games by 8-19 points, but they're 8-2 vs spread on the road.
-- Bucks lost 11 of last 12 games, are 2-6 vs spread at home.
-- Dallas lost four of last six games (0-5 vs spread in last five).
-- Minnesota lost six of its last eight games.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Clipper games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Detroit games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Utah games went over the total.
-- Seven of Spurs' last eight games went over the total.
-- Last four Thunder-Portland games stayed under total.

Series records
-- Nuggets won six of last seven games with Cleveland.
-- Clippers lost their last four visits to Atlanta.
-- Suns lost four of their last five visits to Houston.
-- Pistons won four of last five games with Milwaukee.
-- Pelicans lost six of their last eight games with Dallas.
-- Pacers lost their last four visits to Utah.
-- Minnesota is actually 4-3 in its last seven games against the Spurs.
-- Thunder won last seven games with Portland (6-0-1 vs spread).

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NBA

Wednesday, December 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DENVER vs. CLEVELAND
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 15 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. ATLANTA
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. HOUSTON
Phoenix is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Phoenix

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Dallas is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 11 games on the road
Detroit is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
INDIANA vs. UTAH
Indiana is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games when playing Indiana

9:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. MINNESOTA
San Antonio is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games when playing San Antonio

10:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Portland is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Portland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

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NBA

Wednesday, December 4

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Five huge injuries impacting the NBA odds
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Heading into the second month of the NBA season, it’s no surprise that the injury bug has begun to bite. From Derrick Rose to the most recent injury of Anthony Davis, injuries have been a huge talking point. Here is a look at five injuries affecting betting lines this December.

Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

Worth to spread: 3 to 4 points

Rose was on the track to lift the Bulls to their highest level since the Jordan era in the Windy City, prior to multiple knee injuries. With Rose struggling to start the season, before tearing his meniscus, the Bulls were coming up short against the spread, going 5-6 ATS. Since Rose was ruled out for the year, Chicago is just 1-4 ATS. Expect more struggles and less respect from linemakers in December, Something that might increase value.

Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans

Worth to spread: 1 to 2 points

The recent loss of Anthony Davis may just have as big of an effect as any big-name loss of the NBA season. The rebuilding Pelicans will miss Davis due to their lack of veteran replacements to step in place of the 2012 top draft pick. New Orleans is currently 7-9-1 ATS but, at 9-8 overall and sinking fast in the West, there is value in picking against the Pelicans this month. A triple OT win against the Bulls Monday may give the Pelicans hope without Davis, however.

Deron Williams, Brooklyn Nets

Worth to spread: 2 to 3 points

Like the Bulls, the Brooklyn Nets are a team that has whimpered out of the gate while missing their point guard, going just 3-5 ATS with Williams nursing an ankle injury. Brooklyn is 5-12 SU and is only slightly better ATS at 6-11. Most of the Nets’problems stem from new faces and a first-year coach Jason Kidd. On a team loaded with veteran talent, the Nets could be turning things around sooner than later. Brooklyn is a 4.5-point underdog against Denver at home Wednesday.

Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies

Worth to the spread: 1 to 1.5 points

The Spanish post presence has been the cornerstone of the Grizzlies for the past couple of seasons and without him the Grizzlies have been struggling, going 1-3 ATS since Gasol went down with a sprained knee. Starting the season 5-10-1 ATS, the Grizzlies are still 8-8 in the win/loss column. Once the lines start to adjust for the absence of Gasol, expect that ATS record to improve.

Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks

Worth to the spread: 1 to 1.5 points

Tyson Chandler is nearing a return from his early-season leg injury – and just in time. Things have fallen apart for the Knicks without their center. With Andrea Bargnani having to play serious minutes in Chandler's absence, New York is just 3-13 SU and 4-12 ATS. However, things weren’t great even with the Knicks’ shot blocker in the paint, with N.Y. going just 1-3 ATS before Chandler’s injury. Bettors would be wise to stay away from the Knicks at all cost, or at least until Chandler is 100 percent healthy.

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NBA December Totals:

*****......................2 - 2

Double Pod's..............2 - 1


Wednesday, December 4

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Denver - 7:00 PM ET Denver -4 500 *****
Cleveland - Over 201.5 500

L.A. Clippers - 7:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers -3 500
Atlanta - Under 202 500

Phoenix - 8:00 PM ET Phoenix +10.5 500
Houston - Over 212.5 500

Detroit - 8:00 PM ET Detroit -4.5 500 DOUBLE POD
Milwaukee - Under 191.5 500

Dallas - 8:00 PM ET New Orleans -2 500
New Orleans - Under 207 500

Indiana - 9:00 PM ET Utah +8 500
Utah - Under 186 500

San Antonio - 9:30 PM ET San Antonio -4.5 500
Minnesota - Over 206 500

Oklahoma City - 10:00 PM ET Portland -2.5 500 *****
Portland - Under 205 500

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Hoop Trends - Thursday

December 5, 2013


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Nets are 0-8-1 ATS (-9.61 ppg) since Dec 12, 2008 as a favorite with at least one day of rest after a loss at home in which they allowed at least 50% from the field.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Knicks are 0-13-1 OU (-10.46 ppg) since May 06, 2012 after JR Smith was not the Knicks’ high scorer in a home loss.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Nets are 0-13-1 OU (-12.82 ppg) since Jan 22, 2011 after Brook Lopez took fewer than 10 shots.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Clippers are 0-7 ATS (-11.29 ppg) since Nov 18, 2010 on the road with no rest after a loss on the road in which they allowed at least 50% from the field.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Knicks are 0-7 ATS (-9.79 ppg) since Apr 28, 2013 after a game in which they scored more than 30% of their points from the three-point line.

-- The Grizzlies are 0-6 OU (-11.58 ppg) since Apr 21, 2012 at home off a win in which they trailed by 10+ points as a favorite.

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NBA
Dunkel

Miami at Chicago
The Heat travel to Chicago tonight looking to bounce back from their 107-97 loss to Detroit on Tuesday and build on their 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 games following a double-digit defeat at home. Miami is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5

Game 501-502: New York at Brooklyn (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.479; Brooklyn 116.573
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 4; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 1; 189
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-1); Under

Game 503-504: LA Clippers at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 123.040; Memphis 120.532
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: Miami at Chicago (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 127.000; Chicago 119.528
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-4 1/2); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 5

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NEW YORK (3 - 13) at BROOKLYN (5 - 13) - 12/5/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
BROOKLYN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
BROOKLYN is 30-52 ATS (-27.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 4-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-3 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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LA CLIPPERS (12 - 7) at MEMPHIS (9 - 8) - 12/5/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 10-10 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 11-10 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (14 - 4) at CHICAGO (7 - 9) - 12/5/2013, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 47-62 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-7 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 9-5 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, December 5

Hot teams
-- Heat won 10 of last 11 games; they're 5-2 vs spread on road.

Cold Teams
-- Knicks lost last nine games (1-8 vs spread); Nets lost eight of last ten.
-- Clippers lost their last two games, by 5-10 points. Memphis is 1-3 in last four home games; they're 2-7 vs spread at home.
-- Bulls lost six of their last seven games.

Totals
-- Six of last eight New York games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Clipper-Memphis games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Chicago-Miami games went over the total.

Series records
-- Knicks won eight of last eleven games with Brooklyn.
-- Clippers lost their last five games with Memphis.
-- Bulls lost five of last six games with Miami.




NBA

Thursday, December 5

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. BROOKLYN
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
New York is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Brooklyn's last 13 games at home
Brooklyn is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games on the road
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games at home

9:30 PM
MIAMI vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chicago's last 16 games when playing at home against Miami
Chicago is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Miami


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NBA

Thursday, December 5

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NBA TNT doubleheader: Knicks at Nets, Heat at Bulls
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New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets (-1, 189)

When the 2013-14 NBA schedule was released months ago, an early December meeting between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks looked like a sure bet to be a battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Instead, the Knicks will look to snap a nine-game slide when they visit the disappointing Nets on Thursday. Brooklyn is fighting through a series of injuries and turmoil on the coaching staff while dropping eight of its last 10.

New York is just one loss away from matching the worst record in the NBA, and star Carmelo Anthony is not happy about it. “We are the laughingstock of the league right now,” he told reporters. “It’s nothing to hide. We are.” The Nets would be the laughingstock if not for the Knicks and are hoping to snap a five-game home losing streak on Thursday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT

POWER RANKINGS: Knicks (-2.7) - Nets (-2.5) + Home Court (-3.0) = Nets +2.8

ABOUT THE KNICKS (3-13, 4-12 ATS): New York is without Tyson Chandler (broken leg) and is getting little from anyone other than Anthony. Coach Mike Woodson does not believe his players have quit on him and likes the way his team looks in practice. “Right now I think the spirits are still high,” Woodson told ESPN radio in New York. “Practice was spirited (on Wednesday). I think our guys are committed. They haven’t quit.” Anthony did not sound positively spirited when he told reporters, “Do I like being laughed at? Hell no. I don’t like that feeling.”

ABOUT THE NETS (5-13, 6-12 ATS): Brooklyn coach Jason Kidd played for the Knicks last season when the team won 54 games to take the Atlantic Division but is now wearing a suit on the sidelines and making some tough decisions about his staff, including demoting veteran coach Lawrence Frank. That move did not help much on Tuesday, as the Nets were blown out 111-87 in Denver with the former top assistant off the bench. Brooklyn is without Paul Pierce (broken hand), Deron Williams (ankle), Andrei Kirilenko (back) and Jason Terry (knee) while Kevin Garnett is averaging a career low in scoring (6.5 points) and Brook Lopez is seeing constant double teams.

TRENDS:

* Under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.
* Knicks are 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Brooklyn.
* Knicks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Atlantic.
* Nets are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. New York rookie SG Tim Hardaway Jr. is 7-for-11 from 3-point range in the last two games.

2. The teams split the four meetings last season, with the margin of victory an average of 6.8 points.

3. Brooklyn G Joe Johnson is averaging 24 points on 17-for-30 shooting over the last two contests.



Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls (+4.5, 189)

A meeting between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls generally produces some sizzle, whether or not Derrick Rose is involved. But Rose’s latest injury has sent the Bulls into a tailspin, and they will be trying to win for just the second time in eight games when they host the Heat on Thursday. Miami had a 10-game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday and is opening up a four-game trip at Chicago that finishes with a stop at East-leading Indiana.

The Bulls remained one of the strongest defensive teams in the league with Rose out for the 2012-13 season but are struggling on that end since the latest season-ending knee injury to the former MVP. Chicago showed some fight in a 131-128 triple-overtime home loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday but were burned on the perimeter, where they allowed the Pelicans to knock down 11 3-pointers. “Our defense is not there,” Luol Deng told the team’s website. “Especially we are not covering the (3-point) line well. That’s hurting us.”

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT, Sun Sports (Miami)

POWER RANKINGS: Heat (-14.5) - Bulls (-7.0) + Home Court (-3.0) = Bulls +4.5

ABOUT THE HEAT (14-4, 9-9 ATS): Miami is among the league leaders in 3-point efficiency, knocking down 41.1 percent from long range, and rattled in 11-of-20 from beyond the arc in a 107-95 home triumph over the Bulls in the season opener on Oct. 29. The Heat were just 9-for-28 from 3-point range on Tuesday, however, as Shane Battier, James Jones and Chris Bosh combined to go 0-for-9. LeBron James is fighting through a back injury but is still shooting 57.8 percent from the field in his last three games.

ABOUT THE BULLS (7-9, 6-10 ATS): Despite the loss of Rose and the recent swoon, coach Tom Thibodeau is taking a positive approach. “I don’t see anyone hanging their head,” Thibodeau told ESPN Chicago. “(Rose’s) not going to be here, we know that. We’ve got more than enough here. Just concentrate on what we have to concentrate on.” Deng is stepping up with 27.4 points on 54.8 percent shooting in the last five games and Taj Gibson is coming off a career-best 26 points and 14 rebounds in Monday’s loss.

TRENDS:

* Heat are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Under is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Chicago.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Heat G Dwyane Wade (soreness) sat out Tuesday’s game and is day-to-day.

2. Miami has taken five straight in the series going back to last spring’s Eastern Conference semifinals.

3. Chicago F Carlos Boozer is struggling to 7.3 points on 33.3 percent shooting in the last three contests.