The Bum's February's NBA POD's Stats, Trends, News, & Game of the Year !

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FEBRUARY'S RECORD:

22- 12 *****

9- 8 DOUBLE PLAY

7- 4 TRIPLE PLAY



Tuesday, February 11

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Dallas 0 0th Dallas -3.5 500 *****
Charlotte 0 Under 201 500

Sacramento 0 0th Cleveland +1.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Cleveland 0 Under 204.5 500

Atlanta - 8:00 PM ET Chicago -1 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Chicago - Under 187.5 500

Washington - 8:00 PM ET Washington +4.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Memphis - Over 182 500

Miami - 9:00 PM ET Miami -3.5 500
Phoenix - Over 209.5 500

Oklahoma City - 10:00 PM ET Oklahoma City +1 500
Portland - Under 211 500

Utah - 10:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers -1.5 500
L.A. Lakers - Under 200.5 500

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Hoop Trends - Wednesday

February 12, 2014


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Heat are 11-0 ATS (8.18 ppg) since Feb 21, 2013 on the road when facing a team that covered by double digits against them in their previous same-season meeting.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The 76ers are 0-13 OU (-9.12 ppg) since Nov 04, 2012 on the road after a game in which they shot less than 40% from the field.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Pacers are 14-0-2 ATS (8.84 ppg) since Dec 21, 2012 after George Hill played fewer than 30 minutes at home.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Pistons are 0-10-1 ATS (-7.55 ppg) since Jan 25, 2009 at home when they had at least ten fewer assists in their previous game than in the game before.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Knicks are 0-7 ATS (-8.57 ppg) since Dec 29, 2011 after Carmelo Anthony shot worse than 33% from the field in a road loss.

-- The Timberwolves are 8-0 OU (15.56 ppg) since Jan 25, 2012 after Kevin Love scored at least 30 points in a home loss.

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Wednesday Tips

February 11, 2014


Mavericks at Pacers - 7:05 PM EST

Dallas: 31-22 SU, 30-23 ATS
Indiana: 40-11 SU, 32-19 ATS

The Pacers have been the best home team in the NBA through the first, looking to improve to 27-2 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse with a win over the Mavs. Indiana dominated Denver, 119-80 on Monday to easily cash as 10 ½-point favorites, while picking up its largest margin of victory this season. Frank Vogel's club owns a 4-7 ATS record the last 11 games, but the Pacers are 9-3 SU this season after allowing 80 points or less in their previous contest.

The Mavs head to the Hoosier State with no rest following Tuesday's defeat at Charlotte, as Dallas has compiled a 3-4 SU and 4-3 ATS record on the road on the second of a back-to-back. After starting the season 0-3 ATS as an away underdog from the American Airlines Center, Rick Carlisle's team is a stellar 11-3 ATS the last 14 games when receiving points on the highway. In the last two visits to Indiana, the Mavs have lost each time by double-digits, while the past seven meetings overall have been decided by at least eight points.

Hawks at Raptors - 7:05 PM EST

Atlanta: 25-25 SU, 26-24 ATS
Toronto: 27-24 SU, 30-20-1 ATS

The two teams trailing the Pacers and Heat in the Eastern Conference hook up in Toronto on Wednesday. The Raptors snapped a two-game skid in Monday's 108-101 home triumph over the Pelicans, as Toronto pushed as seven-point favorites. Since losing in overtime to the Bobcats on December 18, the Raptors have won seven of their last nine games at the Air Canada Center, while covering six times in this span.

The Hawks are on the second of a back-to-back following Tuesday's setback at Chicago, as Atlanta has put together a dreadful 1-6 SU/ATS record with no rest on the highway this season. The last time the Hawks and Raptors met up at Philips Arena in early November, Atlanta came out with a 102-95 triumph to cash as 3 ½-point favorites, the eighth win in the last 10 meetings with Toronto. The last six road games for the Hawks have finished 'over' the total, while topping the 100-point mark each time.

Heat at Warriors - 10:35 PM EST

Miami: 36-14 SU, 22-28 ATS
Golden State: 31-21 SU, 23-27-2 ATS

The Heat concludes a four-game road trip, even though Miami plays two more away contests immediately after the All-Star break. The previous meeting between the Heat and Warriors went to Golden State going away in South Florida in early January, 123-114. Golden State cashed outright as 5 ½-point underdogs, as the Warriors shot a scorching 56% from the floor and knocked down 15 three-pointers. The victory was the third in the last four meetings for Golden State, but the Heat dominated the Warriors last season at Oracle Arena, 92-75.

Golden State cruised past a hapless Philadelphia squad on Monday, 123-80 as 15-point favorites, as the Warriors have split their last 16 games overall. Mark Jackson's team has covered just four of their past 10 contests at Oracle Arena, including outright losses to Eastern Conference foes Indiana, Charlotte, and Washington in this span. Meanwhile, the Heat owns a 1-3 ATS record when playing with revenge this season, while compiling 5-2 SU/ATS record on the road with no rest, coming off Tuesday's victory at Phoenix.

Blazers at Clippers - 10:35 PM EST

Portland: 36-16 SU, 28-24 ATS
Los Angeles: 36-18 SU, 31-23 ATS

The Blazers wrap up a brutal travel schedule, playing in their sixth different city in 10 days. After falling to the Northwest Division-leading Thunder on Tuesday, Portland draws another division leader with a meeting against the Clippers at Staples Center. Since winning at San Antonio and Dallas in a back-to-back set last month, the Blazers have lost five of their last seven road contests, but Portland has put together an 8-4 ATS record as an away underdog this season.

The Clippers are ready for the stretch run with their leader back in the lineup as Chris Paul took the court for the first time on Sunday after missing 18 games with a shoulder injury. Los Angeles responded well with a 123-78 blowout of Philadelphia, the fourth straight game in which the Clippers scored at least 112 points. Doc Rivers' club fell to the Blazers in overtime on December 26 by a 116-112 count, but the Clippers have won 10 consecutive games against teams playing with no rest.

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, February 12

Hot teams
-- Mavericks/Pacers both won five of their last six games.
-- Orlando won three in row overall, five in row at home.
-- Toronto won nine of its last eleven home games.
-- Celtics won four of their last five games.
-- Brooklyn won three of last four games. Bobcats won three of last four on road, are 16-8-2 vs spread on road.
-- Pistons won five of their last seven games (6-1 vs spread). Cavaliers won/covered their last three games.
-- Rockets won their last six games (5-1 vs spread).
-- Utah won last two games by 5-17 points, allowing 84 ppg.
-- Heat won seven of its last nine games. Warriors lost three of last four games at home.
-- Clippers won nine of their last ten home games.

Cold Teams
-- Memphis is 2-3 in last five games, 1-5 vs spread in last six.
-- Hawks lost last four games, three by 5 or less points.
-- Spurs are 4-5 in last nine games (2-7 vs spread).
-- New York lost four of its last five games. Kings lost 12 of last 16 games (0-3 vs spread last three).
-- Wizards lost three of last four games, with three losses by 3 or less points or in OT.
-- Pelicans lost last three on road, by 11-12-7 points. Milwaukee lost nine of last ten games, but covered four of last five.
-- Minnesota won/covered once in its last seven games. Nuggets lost five of their last seven games.
-- 76ers lost last seven games (1-6 vs spread).
-- Trailblazers are 3-5 in their last eight games.

Series records
-- Pacers won four of their last five games with Dallas.
-- Grizzlies won their last six games with Orlando.
-- Hawks won 14 of their l ast 17 games with Toronto.
-- Celtics lost their last four games with San Antonio.
-- Nets won six of last seven games with Charlotte.
-- Pistons won their last seven games with Cleveland.
-- Knicks won three of last four games with Sacramento.
-- Rockets won five of last six games with Washington.
-- Bucks lost seven of last nine games vs Milwaukee.
-- Nuggets won three in row, 18 of last 22 with Minnesota.
-- 76ers lost last five visits to Utah, by 17-21-5-3-16 points.
-- Warriors won three of last four games with Miami.
-- Portland lost last five games at the Clippers, by 5-1-13-16 points.

Totals
-- Six of last nine Dallas games went over total.
-- Eight of last ten Memphis games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Toronto games went over.
-- Four of last five San Antonio games went over.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Brooklyn-Charlotte games.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games went over total.
-- Six of last eight Sacramento games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Houston games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Pelican-Buck games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Denver-Minnesota games went over.
-- Last six Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Miami games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Clipper games went over total.

Back to backs
-- Dallas is 3-2 vs spread if it lost night before.
-- Memphis is 0-3 vs spread on road if it played at home night before.
-- Hawks are 4-6 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Bobcats are 2-6 vs spread if they won the night before.
-- Cleveland is 2-4 vs spread on road if it played night before./
-- Kings are 5-6 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Washington is 4-2 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Jazz are 1-3 vs spread if they won the night before.
-- Miami is 5-2 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Portland is 3-1 vs spread if it lost the night before.

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NBA

Wednesday, February 12

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Toronto is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. INDIANA
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Dallas
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. ORLANDO
Memphis is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. BROOKLYN
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Brooklyn is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. BOSTON
San Antonio is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
San Antonio is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. NEW YORK
Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games on the road
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. MINNESOTA
Denver is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Denver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans's last 10 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Milwaukee is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans

9:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. UTAH
Philadelphia is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Utah is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. LA CLIPPERS
Portland is 2-4-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Portland is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
LA Clippers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home

10:30 PM
MIAMI vs. GOLDEN STATE
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 13 games when playing Miami

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NBA

Wednesday, February 12

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Four banged-up NBA teams getting healthy over the break
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It’s a long NBA season and for many teams they’re in the thick of the doldrums battling through injuries and, in some cases, just trying to put a healthy lineup on the floor.

But the All-Star Break is upon us and it couldn’t come at a better time for some clubs. *********** looks at five teams who can really use the break and what it could mean for their fortunes going forward.

Denver Nuggets (24-26 SU, 22-28 ATS)

Randy Foye and Quincy Miller were the starting backcourt for the Denver Nuggets Monday night versus Indiana. The duo scored nine (all by Foye) and the Nuggets promptly lost by 39 points, their third loss SU and ATS in a row.

Ty Lawson should be back after the break, which will help. Seven of their next 10 games are at home and the Nuggets are 5-2 SU and 6-1 ATS in the previous meetings against those teams they’ll be facing in the Mile High City.


Los Angeles Lakers (18-33 SU, 27-23-1 ATS)

The Lakers would’ve probably traded Pau Gasol by now but he’s damaged goods, along with almost everyone else on the roster. We all knew it was going to be a long year in Tinsel Town but nobody expected it to be compounded by the amount of injuries they’ve faced.

It doesn’t look like they’ll be any healthier after the All-Star break either and with five games in eight days coming out of the weekend. And who knows if Kobe Bryant will return at all? Los Angeles’ season could get a little worse before it gets better – if that’s possible.


Memphis Grizzlies (27-23 SU, 23-26-1 ATS)

The Grizzlies were humming along nicely until they lost point guard Mike Conley. Now, after winning 11 of 12 and going 8-4 ATS, Memphis has lost three of four SU and ATS, averaging less than 84 points per game since Conley went down.

Seven of the Grizzlies’ 10 games after the break are against sub .500 teams and if they’re to make a run at the playoffs, this may be the time with Conley expected back in the lineup.


San Antonio Spurs (37-15 SU, 24-28 ATS)

Of all the teams mentioned, the Spurs probably need the break the most. They are still very much in the thick of things out West but have struggled with key members missing games with niggling injuries.

The days off should do the Spurs well and with three games left on their Rodeo Road Trip before returning home for three, the time might be ripe for the Spurs to go on a bit of a run.


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Betting the NBA 2014 All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
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Like a flashing Super Mario ripping through Goombas and Koopas, all the NBA Slam Dunk Contest needed was a little star power.

After years of being bogged down by bench warmers and D-League dropouts, the annual showcase of the league’s highest flyers welcomes some actual NBA All-Stars to All-Star Saturday Night in New Orleans.

Top-tier talents Paul George (Pacers), John Wall (Wizards), and Damian Lillard (Blazers) class up a field that includes defending dunk champ Terrence Ross (Raptors), Harrison Barnes (Warriors) and Ben McLemore (Kings).

Books were quick on the draw to release odds for the crown jewel of NBA All-Star Weekend, setting Ross as a +200 favorite to repeat. And if you witnessed his cram over Kenneth “Manimal” Faried, you likely agree with those odds.

Here’s a look at the 2014 NBA Slam Dunk Contest combatants and their odds to win Saturday’s annual air show:

Terrence Ross, Toronto Raptors (+200)

Ross cashed in at +350 last year, taking advantage of flat field that fell way short of expectations. The Raptors’ second-year swingman has blossomed in Toronto – now that Rudy Gay is gone – scoring more than 10 points a night. Many of those buckets are coming above the rim.


Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors (+350)

Most nights, Warriors games tip off well after our bed time (we’re getting old man). But if you do happen to be up, you’ll quickly realize that Golden State is the most entertaining team in the NBA. Harrison’s high-wire act is a big part of the show. The 6-foot-8 small forward is providing some must-see moments off the bench in the Bay Area.


Ben McLemore, Sacramento Kings (+350)

There’s not much to cheer for in Sacto these days, except maybe the fact that the Kings are staying put – for now. The rookie out of Kansas is getting about 23 minutes a night, most of those in garbage time when Sacramento gets spanked. McLemore, who has been working with former dunk champ Dee Brown, has hinted at attempting a 720 slam dunk this weekend. Wondering what that looks like?


Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers (+400)

Lillard is the first man to compete in all four All-Star Saturday Night events – Rising Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, 3-point Shootout, and the Slam Dunk Contest in one year. The big question bettors have to ask themselves is if Lillard will have any legs left by the end of the night? The Blazers 6-foot-3 guard does have the size advantage working for him – which is backwards in the dunk contest. Little guy slams always look better than big guy slams. Just ask Nate Robinson and Spud Webb.


John Wall, Washington Wizards (+450)

Wall is another tiny dancer when it comes to his fellow dunkers, standing at a slender 6-foot-4. The Wizards point guard told local reporters he has a plan for Saturday night but has yet to actually start doing those dunks. Things always sound much easier on paper than they really are, but we’ve seen Wall pull out some “contest” dunks in the middle of a game.


Paul George, Indiana Pacers (+500)

George gives the Slam Dunk Contest another go after competing in the forgotten 2012 All-Star Saturday Night showcase, finishing third behind Chase Budinger and Jeremy Evans. He was actually a +150 favorite that year, a far cry from his long-shot value this weekend. But anyone who watched his 360 windmill against the Clippers a few weeks back knows there is great value in the Pacers’ star forward.


Not sold on any of these high flyers? Well, you can always cross your fingers that LeBron James will finally accept the invite to compete in the dunk contest. Until then, we'll have to settle for his insano slams in warmups and practice.

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NBA
Dunkel

Portland at LA Clippers
The Trail Blazers head to LA tonight where they are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against the Clippers. LA is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Game 701-702: Memphis at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 118.049; Orlando 117.927
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 182
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 703-704: Dallas at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 117.344; Indiana 128.852
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 11 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 9 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-9 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: Atlanta at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.812; Toronto 125.269
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 9 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 6; 200
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-6); Over

Game 707-708: San Antonio at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.045; Boston 110.150
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 11; 185
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 709-710: Charlotte at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 121.712; Brooklyn 120.846
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 7 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+7 1/2); Under

Game 711-712: Cleveland at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 113.779; Detroit 115.360
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 713-714: Sacramento at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 115.587; New York 123.044
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 7 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 5; 203
Dunkel Pick: New York (-5); Under

Game 715-716: Denver at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.912; Minnesota 120.511
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 210
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+6); Over

Game 717-718: New Orleans at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 118.968; Milwaukee 109.530
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 9 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 6 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-6 1/2); Under

Game 719-720: Washington at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 122.604; Houston 124.266
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 1 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 9; 203
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+9); Over

Game 721-722: Philadelphia at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 108.031; Utah 112.390
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 4 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+7 1/2); Under

Game 723-724: Miami at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 120.813; Golden State 125.708
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 200
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 725-726: Portland at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 118.707; LA Clippers 128.568
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 10; 220
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7 1/2; 216 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-7 1/2); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, February 12

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MEMPHIS (28 - 23) at ORLANDO (16 - 37) - 2/12/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 2-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-0 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (31 - 22) at INDIANA (40 - 11) - 2/12/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in home games this season.
INDIANA is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 139-94 ATS (+35.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
INDIANA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 77-57 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 300-236 ATS (+40.4 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games this season.
DALLAS is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 271-218 ATS (+31.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 435-368 ATS (+30.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-0 straight up against DALLAS 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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ATLANTA (25 - 25) at TORONTO (27 - 24) - 2/12/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 71-98 ATS (-36.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (37 - 15) at BOSTON (19 - 34) - 2/12/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against BOSTON 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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CHARLOTTE (23 - 29) at BROOKLYN (23 - 26) - 2/12/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 81-115 ATS (-45.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
BROOKLYN is 41-60 ATS (-25.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 54-78 ATS (-31.8 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 7-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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CLEVELAND (19 - 33) at DETROIT (22 - 29) - 2/12/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (17 - 35) at NEW YORK (20 - 31) - 2/12/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
NEW YORK is 21-30 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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DENVER (24 - 26) at MINNESOTA (24 - 28) - 2/12/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 7-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (22 - 29) at MILWAUKEE (9 - 42) - 2/12/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-55 ATS (-23.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 63-91 ATS (-37.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 2-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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WASHINGTON (25 - 26) at HOUSTON (35 - 17) - 2/12/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 269-208 ATS (+40.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 73-58 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-7 ATS (+15.3 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (15 - 38) at UTAH (18 - 33) - 2/12/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MIAMI (36 - 14) at GOLDEN STATE (31 - 21) - 2/12/2014, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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PORTLAND (36 - 16) at LA CLIPPERS (36 - 18) - 2/12/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 88-125 ATS (-49.5 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 291-346 ATS (-89.6 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 149-207 ATS (-78.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 97-137 ATS (-53.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

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

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NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, February 12

Memphis at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Memphis: 43-27 ATS in road games
Orlando: 11-26 ATS after 2 straight wins by 6 points or less

Dallas at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Dallas: 25-52 ATS after 3 games committing 11 or less turnovers
Indiana: 13-2 ATS against Southwest division opponents

Atlanta at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Atlanta: 9-19 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
Toronto: 13-5 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more

San Antonio at Boston, 7:35 ET
San Antonio: 21-8 ATS off a upset loss as a favorite
Boston: 43-72 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more

Charlotte at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 6-16 ATS in road games second half of the season
Brooklyn: 47-34 ATS when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points

Cleveland at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Cleveland: 4-16 ATS after a non-conference game
Detroit: 44-31 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

Sacramento at New York, 7:35 ET
Sacramento: 15-7 ATS after allowing 105 points or more
New York: 0-7 ATS in a home game where the total is 200 to 209.5

Denver at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Denver: 11-1 ATS after trailing in their previous game by 15 or more at the half
Minnesota: 24-37 ATS revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points

New Orleans at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
New Orleans: 13-4 OVER after allowing 105 points or more
Milwaukee: 7-15 ATS as a home underdog

Washington at Houston, 8:05 ET
Washington: 14-29 ATS after a game with 5 or less offensive rebounds
Houston: 13-3 ATS after 5 games where they made 47% of their shots or better

Philadelphia at Utah, 9:05 ET
Philadelphia: 11-21 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread
Utah: 22-10 ATS in home games in non-conference games

Miami at Golden State, 10:35 ET
Miami: 15-4 ATS in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5
Golden State: 3-12 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

Portland at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Portland: 17-6 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread
LA Clippers: 22-11 OVER after scoring 105 points or more 2 straight games

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FEBRUARY'S RECORD:

22- 13 *****

11- 8 DOUBLE PLAY

8- 4 TRIPLE PLAY


Wednesday, February 12

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Dallas - 7:00 PM ET Indiana -9.5 500 *****
Indiana - Under 197.5 500

Atlanta - 7:00 PM ET Atlanta +6.5 500 *****
Toronto - Over 200 500

Charlotte - 7:30 PM ET Charlotte +7 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Brooklyn - Under 192 500

Sacramento - 7:30 PM ET New York -5.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
New York - Over 203 500

Washington - 8:00 PM ET Washington +9 500 *****
Houston - Over 203 500

New Orleans - 8:00 PM ET New Orleans -7 500 *****
Milwaukee - Under 191 500

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Denver +6 500 *****
Minnesota - Over 210 500

Philadelphia - 9:00 PM ET Utah -7 500
Utah - Under 204 500

Portland - 10:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers -7.5 500
L.A. Clippers - Over 216.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

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NBA
Dunkel

Brooklyn at Chicago
The Nets (24-26) head to Chicago tonight to face a Bulls team that is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games against a team with a losing SU record. Chicago is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulls favored by 12. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Game 501-502: Brooklyn at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 116.846; Chicago 122.853
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 3 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Oklahoma City at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 123.995; LA Lakers 116.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 12; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+12); Over




NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, February 13

Brooklyn at Chicago, 8:00 ET
Brooklyn: 23-11 OVER as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Chicago: 13-35 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points

Oklahoma City at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Oklahoma City: 31-17 ATS against Pacific division opponents
LA Lakers: 4-15 ATS off an upset loss as a home favorite

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Bron hits a killer shot....and a leaning 35 foot desperation shot at that........owell......

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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 13

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BROOKLYN (24 - 26) at CHICAGO (26 - 25) - 2/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 64-79 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 180 and 184.5 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 9-6 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-5 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (42 - 12) at LA LAKERS (18 - 34) - 2/13/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 32-22 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 72-53 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 141-106 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 92-119 ATS (-38.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-3 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 13

Hot teams
-- Nets won four of their last five games. Chicago won three of last four.
-- Thunder won 14 of its last 16 games.

Cold Teams
-- Lakers lost 21 of their last 26 games (3-6 vs spread last nine).

Series records
-- Bulls won seven of last ten games with Brooklyn.
-- Lakers lost 11 of last 14 games with Oklahoma City.

Totals
-- Four of last five Chicago-Brooklyn games went over total; seven of last nine Chicago games overall stayed under.
-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Thunder-Laker games; four of Lakers' last five games stayed under

Back to backs
-- Nets are 3-6 vs spread if they won the night before.




NBA

Thursday, February 13

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. CHICAGO
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Brooklyn is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn

10:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. LA LAKERS
Oklahoma City is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers are 2-4-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City


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NBA

Thursday, February 13

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Game of the Day: Thunder at Lakers
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers (+11.5, 206.5)

The Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to avoid being saddled with the longest home losing streak in franchise history when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The Lakers lost to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday for their sixth straight home loss, equaling a dismal stretch from the 1992-93 season. Oklahoma City owns the best record in the Western Conference and has been soaring with 14 victories in its last 16 games.

Thunder star Kevin Durant has recorded 32 30-point games this season and the latest effort was a 36-point outing in Tuesday’s victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant has picked us his scoring prowess even more than usual with point guard Russell Westbrook (knee) out and he continues to lead the NBA with a 31.2 scoring average. The injury riddled Lakers will be without point guard Steve Nash (back, hamstring) and second-leading scorer Nick Young (knee) but point guard Steve Blake (elbow) is expected to play.

LINE HISTORY: Oklahoma City opened -11 and was bet up to -11.5. The total opened 207 and dropped to 206.5.

POWER RANKINGS: Thunder (-14.5) - Lakers (+1.0) + Home Court (-3.0) = Thunder -12.5

INJURY WATCH: Thunder - Russell Westbrook (Out - knee). Lakers - Steve Blake (Prob. - arm), Xavier Henry (Out - knee), Pau Gasol (Out - groin), Steve Nash (Out - leg), Nick Young (Out - knee), Kobe Bryant (Out - knee)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (42-12 SU, 32-22 ATS, 27-27 O/U): Few people thought Oklahoma City could sail into the All-Star break with the best record in the West with Westbrook out but that is indeed the case. “We’re a resilient team,” Durant said after the win over Portland. “We’ve kept our heads up through adversity and tough times. That’s just how we are as an organization.” Guard Reggie Jackson (13.6) has expanded his game with Westbrook out and reserve Jeremy Lamb (10 points per game) has added scoring punch off the bench.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (18-34 SU, 27-24-1 ATS, 28-24 O/U): Nash’s injury issues have started a clamor in which observers and fans are calling on him to retire. The 40-year-old Nash is under contract for next season and he told reporters on Wednesday that he isn’t paying any attention to the opinions about his future. “I’m kind of oblivious to the noise,” Nash said. “I think after 18 years, you’re not really as affected by it anyways. I didn’t pound my chest when people told me I was great for a long time in my career and I’m not going to let it affect me when people think that I should look at myself in the mirror.”

TRENDS:

* Over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.
* Thunder are 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven vs. Western Conference.
* Thunder are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games.

CONSENSUS: 61 percent of bets are on the Thunder (-11.5) and 65 percent are on the Over 206.5

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NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin could be out two to three weeks after suffering a broken thumb last Friday.

After Martin suffered the non-displaced fracture in his left thumb in the Timberwolves' 98-91 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, he was examined by a hand specialist and will be rechecked in two to three weeks, USA Today reported.

---Less than a year after Seattle failed in its bid to bring the Sacramento Kings' franchise to the Pacific Northwest, new NBA commissioner Adam Silver indicated this week that the league has no immediate plans to expand there.

"Seattle is a wonderful market. It would be very additive to the league to have a team there," Silver told ESPN. "But we're not planning on expanding right now, so it's not a function of price."