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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 8

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BROOKLYN (42 - 34) at MIAMI (53 - 23) - 4/8/2014, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-3 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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SAN ANTONIO (60 - 17) at MINNESOTA (38 - 38) - 4/8/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-4 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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DALLAS (47 - 31) at UTAH (24 - 53) - 4/8/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 89-70 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games this season.
DALLAS is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
UTAH is 32-41 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 25-34 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
UTAH is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-5 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 7-3 straight up against UTAH 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (55 - 21) at SACRAMENTO (27 - 50) - 4/8/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
SACRAMENTO is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 91-75 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 80-65 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (51 - 25) at LA LAKERS (25 - 52) - 4/8/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 103-66 ATS (+30.4 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 72-88 ATS (-24.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 41-58 ATS (-22.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (28 - 49) at ATLANTA (34 - 42) - 4/8/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 33-44 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
DETROIT is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-41 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
ATLANTA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

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

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 8

Hot teams
-- Hawks won three of their last four games.
-- Spurs won 20 of last 21 games, covered five of last six. Minnesota won three of its last four home games.
-- Nets/Heat both won five of their last six games.
-- Mavericks won five of their last seven games.
-- Rockets won seven of last ten games, covered one of last five.

Cold Teams
-- Pistons lost five of their last seven games.
-- Jazz lost six of their last seven games.
-- Utah lost six of last seven games (0-3-1 vs spread last four). Thunder lost last three road games, by 9-7-4 points.
-- Lakers lost six of their last seven games.

Series records
-- Hawks won nine of last 12 games with Detroit.
-- Spurs won five of last seven games with Minnesota.
-- Nets are 3-0 vs Miami this year, with two wins by a point.
-- Mavericks won their last four games with Utah.
-- Thunder won last nine games with Sacramento (2-4-1 vs spread in last seven meetings).
-- Lakers lost six of last nine games with Houston.

Totals
-- Last five Detroit games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten San Antonio games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Miami games stayed under.
-- Seven of last ten Dallas games went over total.
-- Last five King-Thunder games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Houston games went over total; four of last five Laker games stayed under.

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NBA

Tuesday, April 8

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. MINNESOTA
San Antonio is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games

8:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. MIAMI
Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn

9:00 PM
DALLAS vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Dallas's last 22 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

10:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. SACRAMENTO
Oklahoma City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

10:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA LAKERS
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 14 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games when playing Houston

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NBA

Tuesday, April 8

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Game of the Day: Nets at Heat
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Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat

The Brooklyn Nets have spent the last few months proving they belong among the elite teams in the Eastern Conference. The Nets will get a chance to make their case once again when they visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Brooklyn won each of the first three meetings with the Heat and owns a 32-13 record in 2014 while East-leading Miami is 29-16 in that span with a pair of losses to the Nets.

The Heat appear to have recovered completely from their rough stretch in March and tried to damage the New York Knicks’ playoff dreams with a 102-91 home victory on Sunday. Miami is a game up on the Indiana Pacers for the top spot in the East - two games clear in the loss column - and will get Indiana at home on Friday after a tough back-to-back against Brooklyn and at Memphis. The Nets are still clinging to the hope that they can catch Toronto for the top spot in the Atlantic Division and homecourt advantage in the first round. They sit 2 1/2 games back in that race with six left.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT, Sun Sports (Miami)

LINE HISTORY: Suggested lines out of Las Vegas have the Heat as 6.5-point home faves with a total of 196.

INJURY REPORT: Heat - G Dwyane Wade (Questionable, hamstring), C Greg Oden (Questionable, back), F Chris Andersen (Questionable, back). Nets - F Kevin Garnett (Out, back)

WHY BET THE NETS (42-34 SU, 41-35 ATS, 38-34-4 O/U): Brooklyn got Kevin Garnett (back spasms) back from a 19-game absence on Sunday and the veteran worked his way into game action with 10 points and four rebounds in 13 minutes during a 105-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Garnett is not expected to play on Tuesday but should be back for the second half of the Florida trip at Orlando on Wednesday and is following a strict plan to get back in game shape for the postseason. “Obviously, I’m not where I want to be, but I felt good, I felt strong,” Garnett told reporters. “It’s been a journey to get back to this point, so I’m just trying to contribute at this point.”

WHY BET THE HEAT (53-23 SU, 36-38-2 ATS, 41-35 O/U): Miami is hoping to get one of its own stars healthy for the playoffs in Dwyane Wade, who has missed the last six games with a hamstring injury. The Heat are 5-1 in that span, and LeBron James is carrying the load by putting up at least 32 points in three of the last four games. The superstar put up 38 points in Sunday’s 102-91 triumph. Miami’s best work lately has come on the defensive end, where they have held opponents to an average of 79.2 points in the last five victories.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Miami.
* Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games.
* Heat are 6-0 ATS in their last six vs. Eastern Conference.

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NBA

Tuesday, April 8

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Bank Shots: NBA's weekly betting news and notes
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For the week of March 31-April 6.

Hottest ATS - Chicago Bulls (4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS)

The third seed in the Eastern Conference is still up for grabs, and the Bulls have staked their claim to the spot with a five-game winning streak that has them tied with the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Raptors. Chicago is firing on all cylinders as the regular season winds down, winning all four of its games this week by at least 12 points and capping it with an 18-point drubbing of the host Washington Wizards to improve to 5-1-1 ATS in its last seven. Chicago winds down its schedule with games against Minnesota, Detroit, New York, Orlando and Charlotte.


Coldest ATS - Indiana Pacers (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

The Pacers are imploding like few top-tier teams before them, and oddsmakers are scrambling to keep up with the descent. The Pacers are 0-9 ATS in their last nine games, including last week's four-game stretch that saw them get trounced by 26 against San Antonio, squeak out a narrow win over a subpar Detroit team and follow that up with losses to Toronto and Atlanta. The one-sided defeat to the Hawks was so bad, center Roy Hibbert tapped out after just nine minutes and didn't play at all in the second half.


Best Over play - Detroit Pistons (2-2 SU, 4-0 O/U)

You have to give it to the Pistons, who are finishing out their disappointing season the same way they started it: with a high-octane offense and a virtually non-existent defense. Detroit extended its streak of "over" results to five last week, earning a 116-111 win over Milwaukee and a 115-111 triumph over Boston with losses to the Pacers and Brooklyn Nets in between. No team has paid off "over" bettors as well as Detroit, which goes into the final stretch of the season with an absurd 52-25-0 O/U mark.


Best Under play - Sacramento Kings (2-2 SU, 1-3 O/U)

No team played a perfect "under" week, but the Kings came about as close as anyone. Sacramento opened with a 102-97 win over New Orleans - a game that went just 2.5 points over the total - before defeating the Lakers and dropping decisions to Golden State and Dallas. The absence of electrifying point guard Isaiah Thomas has played a part in the muted Sacramento offense - particularly since, beyond Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings don't have any reliable scoring options.


Surveying the schedule

The Phoenix Suns come into the week clinging to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, and have a difficult road ahead. The Suns open the week with the first of a three-game road trip in New Orleans - led by shot-blocking phenom Anthony Davis - and follow that up with a tough Texas two-step against the red-hot San Antonio Spurs and seventh-place Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix closes out the sked with a difficult home game against Memphis and a road finale in Sacramento.

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NBA

Tuesday, April 8

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This week's best NBA spot bet opportunites
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Letdown spot

Miami has a tough schedule this week that includes four games against playoff-caliber teams. The Heat open things at home on Tuesday night against Brooklyn, and then travel for a game on Wednesday night in Memphis. Their showdown game against Indiana comes on Friday night before concluding the week in Atlanta on Saturday.

The Heat will be looking to avenge an 84-83 loss to the Pacers on Friday night. If Miami is successful in doing so, then their game the very next night in Atlanta will be a certified letdown spot. Miami will also be playing their fourth game in five nights, so their game against the Hawks also comes in a difficult scheduling spot.


Look-ahead spot

The San Antonio Spurs have three games this week with two on the road and one at home. The Spurs will play in Minnesota on Tuesday night and in Dallas on Thursday. San Antonio then returns home to host Phoenix on Friday night.

San Antonio beat both the Timberwolves and Mavericks the last time they played, but they got blown out by 21 points (106-85) in Phoenix. San Antonio only has two losses over their last 25 games coming into Tuesday’s game, and the rematch game versus the Suns is one the Spurs have circled. San Antonio will be looking to atone for that loss to Phoenix, so they may lack focus the night before in Dallas.


Schedule spot

The Houston Rockets will play four games this week with three of those games on the road. They open the week on Tuesday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers, and then play the next night in Denver. The Rockets play in Minnesota on Friday night before finishing the week at home on Saturday night against New Orleans.

Houston’s trouble spot comes in that Saturday night home game versus the Pelicans. The Rockets will be playing on a back-to-back set and it will also be their third game in four nights and their fourth game in five nights overall. Houston will likely go thru the motions against New Orleans on Saturday night.

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NBA

Tuesday, April 8


Tony Parker, San Antonio - Out Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs PG Tony Parker started suffering from back spasms and did not return to Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. He underwent an MRI which showed inflammation in his back. He will not play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.


Dumars to step down as Pistons President

Joe Dumars has told multiple sources within the NBA that he plans to resign from his role as the Pistons president. According to The Detroit News, the decision could even come as early as this week.

Dumars has had a rough season in Detroit to say the least. After going on an offseason spending spree, the Pistons ended up being abysmal on the court going 28-49 (32-44-1 against the spread).


Lakers: Calipari is not our next coach

Is John Calipari heading from the Bluegrass State to Hollywood?

Former Kentucky basketball star Rex Chapman tweeted Monday that Calipari, the Wildcats' coach, would be the Los Angeles Lakers' next coach.

The Lakers moved quickly to deny the report, which came shortly before Kentucky took on Connecticut in the national championship game at Arlington, Texas.

The Los Angeles Times quoted Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak saying the "rumor is untrue."

Calipari is finishing his fifth season at Kentucky, and he led the Wildcats to the 2012 national title. He previously guided Massachusetts and Memphis to the Final Four, though both of those appearances were later erased due to NCAA violations.


Raptors' Valanciunas charged with DUI

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, the team confirmed Monday.

Ontario Provincial Police arrested Valanciunas at a home early Monday morning.

Valanciunas, 21, is in his second season with the Raptors. He is averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds a game.

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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, April 8

Brooklyn at Miami, 8:00 ET
Brooklyn: 45-32 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread
Miami: 12-21 ATS after scoring 100 points or more 2 straight games

San Antonio at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
San Antonio: 34-17 ATS after scoring 110 points or more
Minnesota: 21-33 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent

Dallas at Utah, 9:05 ET
Dallas: 21-10 ATS in road games second half of the season
Utah: 25-34 ATS as an underdog

Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 73-47 ATS off a road loss
Sacramento: 21-38 ATS in home games after playing a home game

Houston at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Houston: 14-6 ATS after allowing 110 points or more
LA Lakers: 28-49 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days

Detroit at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Detroit: 7-15 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Atlanta: 11-2 ATS after a win by 10 points or more

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NBA

Tuesday, April 8


Lakers, and their hot under trend, host Rockets

The L.A. Lakers have been one of the hottest Over plays this season, holding an O/U record of 43-34, but their offense has disappeared lately. Over their past five, the Lakers have gone under four times including three straight.

The No.12 ranked offense in the league has been averaging 102.5 ppg this season, but over the past three have only averaged 98 ppg.

The total sits at 226.5 for the Lakers and visiting Rockets, who have averaged 217 ppg in their three contests this season.

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Hoop Trends - Tuesday

April 8, 2014


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Hawks are 0-11 ATS (-7.09 ppg) since Mar 16, 2004 at home if not favored by more than seven points, when playing the first game of four-games-in-five-days.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Hawks are 16-0 OU (12.97 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 Thunder are 10-0 ATS (11.20 ppg) since Apr 05, 2013 on the road after Serge Ibaka took fewer than 10 shots.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Pistons are 0-14 OU (-12.11 ppg) since May 18, 2003 as a dog off a win in which they trailed at the end of each of the first three quarters.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Spurs are 0-7 OU (-13.64 ppg) since Mar 21, 2014 after Tim Duncan was not the Spurs’ high scorer in a win.

-- The Thunder are 0-6 OU (-13.75 ppg) since Dec 06, 2013 after Kevin Durant scored at least 30 points in a road loss.

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Tuesday's Tips

April 8, 2014


Pistons at Hawks – 7:35 PM EST

Detroit: 28-49 SU, 32-44-1 ATS
Atlanta: 34-42 SU, 33-42-1 ATS

The Pistons and Hawks are making up this game after bad weather kept Detroit away from the Peach State on January 29. Atlanta is making a comeback following a six-game skid, winning three of its past four contests, including Sunday’s rout of Indiana as eight-point underdogs, 107-88. Following New York’s two-game losing streak, the Hawks have grabbed a two-game edge for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Pistons are looking for consecutive victories for the first time since mid-February, coming off Saturday night’s rally over the Celtics, 115-111. Detroit failed to cover as 6 ½-point home favorites, falling to 1-6 ATS the last seven games, with the lone cover coming as 10 ½-point underdogs at Indiana. The Hawks have won two of the first three meetings with the Pistons this season, while Atlanta has taken each of the past 10 matchups at Philips Arena, dating back to 2008.

Nets at Heat – 8:05 PM EST

Brooklyn: 42-34 SU, 41-35 ATS
Miami: 53-23 SU, 36-38-2 ATS

The Heat has rallied back to steal the top spot in the Eastern Conference to pass the fading Pacers, but Miami hasn’t figured out how to beat Brooklyn this season. In three meetings, the Nets have won all three times, including two victories by one-point apiece, as Brooklyn staved off Miami, 96-95 as nine-point ‘dogs in mid-March. The Nets will likely finish as the fifth-seed in the Eastern Conference, which means Brooklyn could draw Miami in the second round of the playoffs, assuming the Heat capture the top seed.

Miami has won five of its past six games, including Sunday’s 102-91 triumph over New York as 6 ½-point favorites. Brooklyn is also rolling of late, winning five of six following consecutive overtime losses at New Orleans and Charlotte. Since upsetting Miami on March 12, the Nets have dropped four of their past six contests away from Barclays Center, while allowing at least 100 points in each of those games. Brooklyn has pushed the tempo of late by hitting the ‘over’ in eight of the last 11 contests.

Spurs at Wolves – 8:05 PM EST

San Antonio: 60-17 SU, 43-34 ATS
Minnesota: 38-38 SU, 37-39 ATS

The Spurs are on the verge of locking up home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, as San Antonio goes for its 21st win in 22 tries. Gregg Popovich’s club heads to Minnesota after blowing out Memphis on Sunday night, 112-92 to cash as seven-point favorites. San Antonio has won and covered seven of its past eight in the role of a road favorite, but it will be without point guard Tony Parker, who suffered a back injury against the Grizzlies.

The Wolves have climbed back to the .500 mark, but this team won’t be headed to the playoffs. Minnesota was tripped up at Orlando on Saturday, one night after shocking Miami in double-overtime as an 8 ½-point underdog, 122-121. Rick Adelman’s team has won five of their past seven games at the Target Center, but Minnesota has dropped each of its two matchups with San Antonio this season on the road. The Wolves will be without two starters on Tuesday as guard Kevin Martin (foot) and center Nikola Pekovic (ankle) are both out due to injury.

Mavericks at Jazz – 9:05 PM EST

Dallas: 47-31 SU, 42-36 ATS
Utah: 24-53 SU, 31-40-6 ATS

The Mavericks were put in a tough position towards the end of the season by hitting the road for four games. However, Dallas has come through with flying colors by winning each of the first three games to stay alive for a playoff berth in the Western Conference, as Rick Carlisle’s team staved off Sacramento on Sunday, 93-91. The Mavs have taken care of non-playoff squads with recent wins over the Kings and Lakers, as Dallas goes for the season sweep of Utah tonight after grabbing the first three meetings.

The Jazz has lost 17 of their past 20 games, including Sunday’s 130-102 blowout loss at Golden State as 12-point underdogs. Utah has struggled at home as well, winning just twice in the last eight contests at Energy Solutions Arena, while posting a 2-5-1 ATS the previous eight in the home underdog role. Utah’s offense has stunk of late by scoring less than 100 points in eight of the last 10 games, but the ‘over’ has hit in five of the past seven games.

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NBA

Tuesday, April 8


Rockets' C Dwight Howard, doubtful Tuesday

Howard has missed the last five games with an injury to his left ankle and is not expected to return for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.


Pistons and Hawks meet as top over teams

Maybe these two teams aren't making huge waves in the media, but the Pistons and Hawks have been the two top over plays for bettors this season.

Detroit is far and away the top over team in the association, holding a 52-25 O/U record this season. The Hawks and several other teams all have the same number of overs to represent second in the NBA, 43-32-1 O/U record.

The Pistons and Hawks went off last time they met, netting 222 points between the two teams.

The line currently sites at 210 for the Pistons and Hawks Tuesday.

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Record as of Sunday Night:

Aprils Best Bets:

7 - 6..........................*****

8 - 1..........................DOUBLE PLAYS

3 - 5...........................TRIPLE PLAYS

Overall Picks on all rated and non rated games:

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

04/06/14 5-*11-*0 31.25% -*3550 Detail
04/05/14 11-*1-*0 91.67% +*4950 Detail
04/04/14 11-*17-*0 39.29% -*3850 Detail
04/03/14 3-*1-*0 75.00% +*950 Detail
04/02/14 15-*11-*0 57.69% +*1450 Detail
04/01/14 5-*1-*0 83.33% +*1950 Detail

Totals 50-*42-*0 54.35% +1900


Tuesday, April 8

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Detroit - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +6.5 500 *****
Atlanta - Over 210.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Brooklyn - 8:00 PM ET Miami -7 500 *****
Miami - Over 192.5 500

San Antonio - 8:00 PM ET San Antonio -7 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Minnesota - Over 208 500

Dallas - 9:00 PM ET Dallas -7 500 *****
Utah - Under 201 500 *****

Oklahoma City - 10:00 PM ET Oklahoma City -9 500
Sacramento - Under 202 500 *****

Houston - 10:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers +9 500 *****
L.A. Lakers - Over 226.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

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Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 9

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BROOKLYN (43 - 34) at ORLANDO (22 - 55) - 4/9/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 5-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 5-4 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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PHILADELPHIA (17 - 60) at TORONTO (45 - 32) - 4/9/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-5 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (29 - 49) at CLEVELAND (31 - 47) - 4/9/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 34-44 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 41-57 ATS (-21.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-4 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (39 - 38) at WASHINGTON (40 - 37) - 4/9/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 54-39 ATS (+11.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 31-21 ATS (+7.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 319-385 ATS (-104.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 149-188 ATS (-57.8 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 77-113 ATS (-47.3 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-5 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-5 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (23 - 54) at ATLANTA (34 - 43) - 4/9/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-42 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-6 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (53 - 25) at MILWAUKEE (14 - 63) - 4/9/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (53 - 24) at MEMPHIS (45 - 32) - 4/9/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI 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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CHICAGO (45 - 32) at MINNESOTA (39 - 38) - 4/9/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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 (46 - 31) at NEW ORLEANS (32 - 45) - 4/9/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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HOUSTON (52 - 25) at DENVER (33 - 44) - 4/9/2014, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 8-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 7-3 straight up against HOUSTON 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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SACRAMENTO (27 - 51) at PORTLAND (50 - 28) - 4/9/2014, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 7-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-5 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (56 - 21) at LA CLIPPERS (55 - 23) - 4/9/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 44-33 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 92-75 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 118-79 ATS (+31.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 156-212 ATS (-77.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 109-145 ATS (-50.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-5 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-5 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, April 9

Hot teams
-- Pistons won last two games, after losing 10 of previous 12.
-- Nets won six of their last seven games.
-- Toronto won six of its last seven games.
-- Bobcats won/covered their last four games. Washington won four of its last six games.
-- Miami won five of last seven games, covered six of last eight.
-- Chicago won its last five games (4-0-1 vs spread). Timberwolves won three of their last four games.
-- Suns won eight of last ten games, covered six of last eight.
-- Rockets won last three games, by 4-5-15 points.
-- Portland won five of its last six games.
-- Thunder won seven of last ten games, but lost three of last four away games. Clippers won/covered five of last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost three of last five home games.
-- Orlando lost three of its last four games.
-- 76ers lost 29 of last 31 games, but covered four of last five.
-- Atlanta lost eight of its last 11 games. Celtics lost their last eight games (2-5-1 vs spread).
-- Memphis lost four of its last six games.
-- Milwaukee lost 14 of its last 16 games. Pacers lost seven of last nine games (0-9 vs spread).
-- Pelicans lost their last five games (1-3-1 vs spread).
-- Nuggets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Sacramento lost six of its last eight games.

Series records
-- Cavaliers won last two games with Detroit by total of 5 points, after losing previous seven games with Pistons.
-- Nets won five of their last six games with Orlando.
-- 76ers are 0-3 vs Toronto this season, losing by 10-8-9 points.
-- Bobcats won five of last seven games with Washington.
-- Celtics won nine of last 12 games with Atlanta.
-- Heat won last two games with Memphis by 7-5 points; they're 5-5 in last ten games with Grizzlies.
-- Pacers won last five games with Milwaukee (3-2 vs spread).
-- Bulls won seven of last eight games with Minnesota.
-- Pelicans lost seven of last nine games with Phoenix.
-- Rockets won last two games with Denver, after losing previous seven.
-- Kings lost three of last four games with Portland.
-- Oklahoma City won four of last five games with the Clippers.

Totals
-- Five of last six Detroit games went over total.
-- Four of last five Brooklyn games stayed under total.
-- Last three Toronto games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Washington games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Boston games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine Miami games stayed under total.
-- Last three Indiana games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Minnesota games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Phoenix games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Houston games went over total.
-- Six of last seven Sacramento games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Clipper-Thunder games went over.