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

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NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, December 27

Detroit at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 38-24 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
Orlando: 4-13 ATS in home games off a home loss

Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 8-0 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
Charlotte: 1-10 ATS against Northwest division opponents

Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Milwaukee: 19-6 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more 4 straight games
Brooklyn: 1-9 ATS in home games after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7

Toronto at New York, 7:35 ET
Toronto: 22-9 ATS in road games off a road loss
New York: 3-12 ATS in home games

Washington at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Washington: 15-5 ATS after scoring 105 points or more
Minnesota: 45-75 ATS off a road cover where the team lost straight up as an underdog

Denver at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Denver: 17-6 ATS in road games after 2 or more consecutive unders
New Orleans: 10-22 ATS after 2 or more consecutive overs

LA Lakers at Utah, 9:05 ET
LA Lakers: 12-25 ATS as a road underdog
Utah: 25-13 ATS after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6

Miami at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Miami: 13-2 ATS as a road favorite of 6.5 to 9
Sacramento: 0-7 ATS on Friday nights

Phoenix at Golden State, 10:35 ET
Phoenix: 45-72 ATS after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more
Golden State: 37-24 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5

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December Record:

33 - 30*****

13 - 10 Double Pod

9- 4 Triple Pod


Friday, December 27

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Oklahoma City - 7:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -7.5 500
Charlotte - Under 195.5 500

Detroit - 7:00 PM ET Orlando +4 500
Orlando - Under 203.5 500

Milwaukee - 7:30 PM ET Brooklyn -5 500 *****
Brooklyn - Under 195.5 500

Toronto - 7:30 PM ET Toronto -2.5 500
New York - Over 193.5 500

Washington - 8:00 PM ET Minnesota -6 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Minnesota - Over 208.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Denver - 8:00 PM ET New Orleans -3 500 *****
New Orleans - Under 202 500

L.A. Lakers - 9:00 PM ET L.A. Lakers +3.5 500
Utah - Over 198 500

Miami - 10:00 PM ET Miami -5.5 500 *****
Sacramento - Under 209 500

Phoenix - 10:30 PM ET Golden State -6.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Golden State - Under 209.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 28

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CLEVELAND (10 - 18) at BOSTON (12 - 17) - 12/28/2013, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 78-107 ATS (-39.7 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-3 straight up against CLEVELAND 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 (14 - 16) at WASHINGTON (12 - 13) - 12/28/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-45 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 310-368 ATS (-94.8 Units) in home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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BROOKLYN (9 - 19) at INDIANA (23 - 5) - 12/28/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW YORK (9 - 19) at TORONTO (11 - 15) - 12/28/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-4 straight up against NEW YORK 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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CHARLOTTE (14 - 15) at ATLANTA (16 - 13) - 12/28/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 9-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (12 - 14) at HOUSTON (20 - 11) - 12/28/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-2 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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DALLAS (16 - 13) at CHICAGO (11 - 16) - 12/28/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-1 straight up against DALLAS 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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DENVER (14 - 13) at MEMPHIS (12 - 16) - 12/28/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games this season.
MEMPHIS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) first half of the season this season.

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

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MINNESOTA (13 - 15) at MILWAUKEE (6 - 22) - 12/28/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 48-65 ATS (-23.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-56 ATS (-30.6 Units) against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 196-253 ATS (-82.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 20) at PHOENIX (17 - 10) - 12/28/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-55 ATS (-23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-26 ATS (+22.4 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
PHOENIX is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 2-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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MIAMI (22 - 6) at PORTLAND (24 - 5) - 12/28/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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UTAH (8 - 23) at LA CLIPPERS (20 - 11) - 12/28/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-1 straight up against UTAH 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
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, December 28

Hot teams
-- Pacers won last three games, by 33-27-17 points (9-5 HF).
-- Raptors won five of their last seven games (3-6 HF).
-- Wizards won three of their last four games (3-4 HF).
-- Atlanta won four of its last five games (8-4 HF). Bobcats are 10-1-1 vs spread on the road.
-- Bulls won last two games, after losing seven of previous eight.
-- Rockets won three of their last four games (8-3 last 11 HF). Pelicans are 5-3 vs spread in last eight road games.
-- Suns won eight of last ten games (4-0 last four HF).
-- Blazers won seven of their last eight games. Miami won six of its last seven games (2-6 last eight vs spread).
-- Clippers won seven of last eight home games (6-2 vs spread).

Cold Teams
-- Boston lost its last three games, by 1-7-27 points (5-3 HF). Cavaliers lost five of their last six games (4-7 AU).
-- Brooklyn lost four of its last five games (4-2 AU).
-- Knicks lost three of their last four games (1-6 last 7 AU).
-- Pistons lost three of last four games (5-1 last six AU).
-- Mavericks lost three of their last four games.
-- Memphis lost six of its last eight games (4-12 vs spread at home). Nuggets lost last five games, covered one of last eight (5-3 AU).
-- Minnesota lost four of its last five road games. Bucks lost seven of their last eight games overall.
-- 76ers lost eight of last nine games (1-6 last seven AU).
-- Jazz covered twice in its last seven games.

Series records
-- Cavaliers lost seven of last ten games with Boston.
-- Pacers are 2-0 vs Brooklyn this year, winning by 5-17 points.
-- Knicks won four of last six visits to Toronto.
-- Pistons won their last seven games with Washington.
-- Hawks won their last nine games with Charlotte.
-- Bulls won four of last five games with Dallas.
-- Rockets won four of last five games with New Orleans.
-- Nuggets won three of last four games with Memphis.
-- Timberwolves lost three of last four visits to Milwaukee.
-- 76ers won four of last five games with Phoenix.
-- Miami is 4-5 in its last nine games with Portland.
-- Clippers won their last six games with Utah.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Cleveland road games went over total.
-- 11 of 14 Indiana home games stayed under total; five of Nets' last seven games went over.
-- Five of last six Toronto home games went over.
-- Seven of last nine Detroit road games went over.
-- Six of last seven Atlanta home games went over.
-- Last five Chicago home games stayed under total; Mavericks' last six games all went over.
-- Seven of last ten Houston home games stayed under.
-- Last nine Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Milwaukee home games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Phoenix home games went over total.
-- Last seven Portland home games went over the total.
-- 11 of 15 Clipper home games went over the total.

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NBA

Saturday, December 28

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BOSTON
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland

7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. INDIANA
Brooklyn is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Indiana
Brooklyn is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Indiana's last 15 games at home
Indiana is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Brooklyn

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games on the road
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. ATLANTA
Charlotte is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Charlotte is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Charlotte
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. HOUSTON
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing New Orleans
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. MEMPHIS
Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
Memphis is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. CHICAGO
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

8:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MILWAUKEE
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. PHOENIX
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Philadelphia is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

10:00 PM
MIAMI vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland
Miami is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

10:30 PM
UTAH vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Utah is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games when playing Utah
LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Utah

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December Record:

40- 31*****

15 - 10 Double Pod

11 - 4 Triple Pod


Saturday, December 28

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Brooklyn - 7:00 PM ET Brooklyn +13 500
Indiana - Under 193.5 500

New York - 7:00 PM ET Toronto -6 500 *****
Toronto - Over 192 500

Detroit - 7:00 PM ET Washington -3 500 *****
Washington - Under 203 500

Charlotte - 7:30 PM ET Atlanta -6 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Atlanta - Under 193 500

Dallas - 8:00 PM ET Dallas -2 500
Chicago - Under 191.5 500

New Orleans - 8:00 PM ET New Orleans +9 500 *****
Houston - Over 210 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Memphis -3 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Memphis - Over 190 500

Minnesota - 8:30 PM ET Milwaukee +7.5 500
Milwaukee - Over 203 500

Philadelphia - 9:00 PM ET Philadelphia +10.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Phoenix - Under 217 500

Miami - 10:00 PM ET Miami +4.5 500 *****
Portland - Over 207 500

Utah - 10:30 PM ET Utah +14 500 *****
L.A. Clippers - Over 201.5 500 *****

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NBA
Dunkel

Dallas at Chicago
The Mavericks come into tonight's game at Chicago with a 28-11 ATS record in their last 39 road games. Dallas is the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mavericks favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

Game 501-502: Cleveland at Boston (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 111.179; Boston 122.239
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 11; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 3 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-3 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Detroit at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 118.087; Washington 118.408
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3; 203
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+3); Over

Game 505-506: Brooklyn at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 112.246; Indiana 130.505
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 18 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 13 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-13 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: New York at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 114.658; Toronto 117.493
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 3; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 6 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+6 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Charlotte at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 118.136; Atlanta 121.650
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 6 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+6 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: New Orleans at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.365; Houston 124.937
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 10 1/2; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 9; 210
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-9); Over

Game 513-514: Dallas at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.227; Chicago 114.418
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 4; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-2); Over

Game 515-516: Denver at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.445; Memphis 115.483
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 3; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+3); Under

Game 517-518: Minnesota at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 117.998; Milwaukee 114.503
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 7 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+7 1/2); Under

Game 519-520: Philadelphia at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 104.835; Phoenix 123.411
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 18 1/2; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 10 1/2; 214
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-11); Over

Game 521-522: Miami at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 125.381; Portland 125.935
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 5 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+5 1/2); Under

Game 523-524: Utah at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 113.336; LA Clippers 129.237
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 16; 209
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 13 1/2; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-13 1/2); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet

Saturday, December 28

Cleveland at Boston, 1:05 ET
Cleveland: 30-15 ATS in road games after one or more consecutive overs
Boston: 5-16 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games

Detroit at Washington, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 17-31 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
Washington: 18-8 ATS when playing 6 or less games in 14 days

Brooklyn at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Brooklyn: 1-5 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite
Indiana: 12-4 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders

New York at Toronto, 7:05 ET
New York: 1-6 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog
Toronto: 2-8 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders

Charlotte at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 23-50 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent
Atlanta: 5-1 ATS after a game with 30 or more assists

New Orleans at Houston, 8:05 ET
New Orleans: 1-6 ATS off a home win
Houston: 5-1 ATS after a division game

Dallas at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Dallas: 36-16 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 ATS
Chicago: 11-25 ATS when playing with 2 days rest

Denver at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Denver: 56-36 ATS after playing a road game
Memphis: 4-12 ATS in home games

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8:35 ET
Minnesota: 11-2 OVER after a blowout win by 15 points or more
Milwaukee: 9-22 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5

Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Philadelphia: 7-16 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 200
Phoenix: 12-4 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

Miami at Portland, 10:05 ET
Miami: 23-10 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games
Portland: 0-6 ATS after 2 games where they attempted 90 or more shots

Utah at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Utah: 29-49 ATS in road games after a home game where both teams score 100 or more points
LA Clippers: 19-9 ATS after allowing 105 points or more

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NBA
Dunkel

Houston at Oklahoma City
The Rockets visit OKC tonight with a 7-14 ATS record in their last 21 games as a road underdog of 3 1/2 to 6 points. Oklahoma City is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

Game 801-802: Atlanta at Orlando (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 120.732; Orlando 118.807
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 803-804: Golden State at Cleveland (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 125.313; Cleveland 115.997
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 9 1/2; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-6 1/2); Under

Game 805-806: Sacramento at San Antonio (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 114.884; San Antonio 124.487
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 9 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 12; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+12); Over

Game 807-808: Houston at Oklahoma City (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 121.533; Oklahoma City 130.615
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9; 214
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-4 1/2); Over

Game 809-810: Philadelphia at LA Lakers (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 104.903; LA Lakers 120.315
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 15 1/2; 219
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A




NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 29

Hot teams
-- Warriors won their last four games, by 19-8-2-29 points (4-4-1 AF).
-- Hawks won five of their last six games.
-- Oklahoma City is 11-1 in last 12 games, but is without Westbrook now. Rockets won four of their last five games (6-3 AU).

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost six of last seven games (6-1 HU).
-- Magic lost five of their last seven games.
-- Kings won/covered once in their last five road games. Spurs are 1-6 vs spread in last seven home games.
-- 76ers covered once in their last eight road games. Lakers lost their last four games.

Series records
-- Warriors won their last five games with Cleveland.
-- Hawks won 11 of last 12 games with Orlando.
-- Thunder won ten of last fifteen games with Houston.
-- Spurs won 16 of last 17 vs Sacramento (7-4 vs spread last 11).
-- 76ers won two of last three vs Lakers; they split last four visits here.

Totals
-- Last five Cleveland home games went over total; four of Warriors' last five road games stayed under.
-- Last eight Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Houston road games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Sacramento road games went over.
-- Six of last seven Laker home games stayed under total; over is 5-0-1 in last six Philly games.

Back-to-backs
-- Cavaliers are 4-4 vs spread if they played night before (2-1H).
-- Hawks are 2-4 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Rockets are 7-1 vs spread if they played night before.
-- 76ers are 0-3 vs spread if they lost the night before.




NBA

Sunday, December 29

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Trend Report
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6:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. ORLANDO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Orlando's last 10 games at home
Orlando is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

6:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Golden State
Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State

7:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. SAN ANTONIO
Sacramento is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
San Antonio is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Oklahoma City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

9:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

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Long Sheet

Sunday, December 29

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ATLANTA (17 - 13) at ORLANDO (9 - 20) - 12/29/2013, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 8-1 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (18 - 13) at CLEVELAND (10 - 19) - 12/29/2013, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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SACRAMENTO (9 - 19) at SAN ANTONIO (23 - 7) - 12/29/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 119-89 ATS (+21.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 96-71 ATS (+17.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 415-348 ATS (+32.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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HOUSTON (21 - 11) at OKLAHOMA CITY (24 - 5) - 12/29/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 67-53 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 62-45 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-6 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-5 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 21) at LA LAKERS (13 - 17) - 12/29/2013, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, December 29

Atlanta at Orlando, 6:05 ET
Atlanta: 14-5 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games
Orlando: 1-5 ATS off an upset win as an underdog

Golden State at Cleveland, 6:05 ET
Golden State: 28-15 ATS in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5
Cleveland: 10-22 ATS when playing 6 or more games in 10 days

Sacramento at San Antonio, 7:05 ET
Sacramento: 9-19 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
San Antonio: 18-5 ATS off an road win scoring 110 or more points

Houston at Oklahoma City, 7:05 ET
Houston: 1-10 ATS in road games on Sunday games
Oklahoma City: 8-1 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3

Philadelphia at LA Lakers, 9:35 ET
Philadelphia: 4-14 ATS after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
LA Lakers: 8-2 ATS as a home underdog

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Sunday, December 29

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Rockets at Thunder: What bettors need to know
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Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder (-4.5, 207)

The Oklahoma City Thunder did not look quite as dynamic on offense in their first game without Russell Westbrook but leaned on Kevin Durant and got a win. Durant will try to carry his team to a third straight triumph when the Thunder host the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Westbrook is out until after the All-Star break following a third surgery on his right knee and Reggie Jackson struggled to 10 points on 4-of-19 shooting while starting in his place.

Without Westbrook around to break down defenses, Oklahoma City is determined to share the ball and win with defense. “It’s what we take pride in,” Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. “We’re a defensive team. We’re a team that can score, but we’re a defensive team. We take pride in every possession.” That defense will get a big test from the Rockets, who average 106.3 points and will be looking for some revenge after falling to Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs last spring.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBATV, CSN Houston, FSN Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (21-11): That six-game playoff loss prompted Houston to overhaul its roster with the addition of centerpiece Dwight Howard, who has proven to be a quick fit in the Rockets’ pick-and-roll offense. Howard collected 24 points and 18 rebounds in a 107-98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday and has posted a double-double in 11 of the last 13 games. “I think we are just finding the right chemistry and guys are having the will to win and just doing the little things to help down the stretch, no matter how they are playing the rest of the quarter,” forward Terrence Jones said after a strong finish to Saturday’s triumph.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (24-5): Westbrook initially hurt the knee in that playoff series against Houston when he banged into Patrick Beverley while trying to call a timeout. Beverley, who is out with a broken hand, will not be around this time but Oklahoma City’s defense will still have to deal with Howard and James Harden. Durant went for 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists without Westbrook on Friday and is determined to win without his running mate. “The only thing we can do to honor him is play as hard as we can every night and continue to trust and lean on each other,” Durant told reporters.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last five vs. Western Conference.
* Under is 5-1 in Rockets last six Sunday games.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Oklahoma City took two of the three regular-season meetings in 2012-13, including a 120-98 triumph in its lone home game.

2. Durant’s 12 rebounds on Friday were his most since posting 13 against Golden State on Nov. 29.

3. Houston C Greg Smith (knee) missed his fourth straight game on Saturday and is day-to-day.

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Hoop Trends - Sunday

December 29, 2013


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Warriors are 0-9 ATS (-10.28 ppg) since Feb 19, 2010 after a double digit win at home in which they had at least thirty assists.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Hawks are 13-0 OU (11.88 ppg) since Jan 23, 2012 with at most one day of rest after a win when their DPS was at least plus 15 points in their previous game.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Spurs are 12-0 ATS (14.29 ppg) since Mar 21, 2012 after Daniel Green shot better than 66% from the field on the road.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-20 ATS (-10.47 ppg) since Mar 18, 2012 at home after Tristan Thompson had more turnovers than assists on the road.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Kings are 10-0 OU (15.50 ppg) since Jan 12, 2011 as a dog with at most one day of rest off an overtime game.

-- The Spurs are 0-6-1 OU (-19.29 ppg) since Apr 29, 2012 at home after Daniel Green shot better than 66% from the field in a win.

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December Record:

45- 31*****

16 - 12 Double Pod

11 - 4 Triple Pod

Sunday, December 29

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Golden State - 6:00 PM ET Golden State -7 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Cleveland - Under 206 500

Atlanta - 6:00 PM ET Atlanta +3 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Orlando - Over 202 500

Houston - 7:00 PM ET Houston +4.5 500 *****
Oklahoma City - Over 210.5 500

Sacramento - 7:00 PM ET San Antonio -12 500 *****
San Antonio - Under 210.5 500

Philadelphia - 9:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers -6.5 500 *****
L.A. Lakers - Over 215 500 *****

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NBA
Dunkel

Dallas at Minnesota
The Timberwolves host the Mavericks tonight and look to improve on their 8-3 ATS record in the last 11 meetings between the two teams. Minnesota is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Timberwolves favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30

Game 701-702: Washington at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 117.647; Detroit 115.697
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 3; 202
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3); Over

Game 703-704: Dallas at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 116.573; Minnesota 125.783
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 9; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 4 1/2; 214
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-4 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Chicago at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.815; Memphis 115.483
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 182
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+5); Under

Game 707-708: Portland at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 124.886; New Orleans 118.365
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 6 1/2; 219
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3; 212
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-3); Over

Game 709-710: Miami at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 122.471; Denver 115.866
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 6 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 1; 201
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-1); Under

Game 711-712: Charlotte at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 118.136; Utah 117.336
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 2 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+2 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Phoenix at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.344; LA Clippers 129.237
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 10; 207
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8; 211
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-8); Under