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02-01-17 | Bulls v. Thunder -3.5 | Top | 128-100 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 54 m | Show |
#522 Thunder The Chicago Bulls have experienced plenty of tension over the past few weeks and now will spend tons of time with one another on the road as they open a six-game road trip against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. All-Star Jimmy Butler and veteran Dwyane Wade scorched their teammates after one poor effort last week, only to have Rajon Rondo chastise the duo for a lack of leadership in an Instagram post. Oklahoma City PF Domantas Sabonis matched his season best of 10 rebounds and scored 13 points against San Antonio for his second career double-double. Westbrook narrowly missed a triple-double during the 109-94 victory last month as he recorded 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds. Bulls are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up win. Thunder are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. |
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02-01-17 | Raptors v. Celtics -6.5 | Top | 104-109 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
#512 Celtics The Boston Celtics will try to achieve their first five-game winning streak of the season when they host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday in a matchup of Eastern Conference hopefuls. The teams enter February separated by a half-game in the East and within shouting distance of first-place Cleveland, but they aren't necessarily trending in the same direction. Boston has leaped ahead of Toronto on the strength of four straight wins, matching a run it has accomplished two other times since mid-December, while the Raptors will once again play without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan (ankle) as they seek consecutive victories for the first time in two weeks. Isaiah Thomas remains the catalyst for the Celtics and continues to do loads of damage when it counts most, scoring 24 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter of Monday's 113-109 win over Detroit at home. The Raptors, who have won the first two meetings, needed overtime to pick up just their second win in eight games Tuesday night at home, recording a 108-106 triumph over New Orleans. Toronto is 3-6 in the second half of back-to-backs and has lost its last four. Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Celtics are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest. Raptors are 4-10-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Boston. |
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02-01-17 | Pacers -1.5 v. Magic | Top | 98-88 | Win | 100 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
#503 Pacers The Indiana Pacers ripped off three wins in four days to close out last week and are starting to show improvement on the defensive end. The Pacers will try to make it four straight victories when they return to action by visiting the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Indiana held the Houston Rockets to 41 percent shooting, including 11-of-39 from beyond the arc, in a 120-101 triumph on Sunday as Paul George harassed star James Harden into a 3-of-17 effort. The Magic dropped 11 of their last 14 games and followed up an impressive win at the Toronto Raptors on Sunday with an overtime lost at Minnesota on Monday. George, who is generally regarded as a small forward and spent time at power forward in a smaller grouping under former coach Frank Vogel last season, is logging time at shooting guard for McMillan of late. The 6-9 star seems to be taking to the role well and recorded at least 31 points in each of the last four games. Indiana took each of the first two meetings this season - both at home. Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Magic are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 home games and are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 Wednesday games. Pacers are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. |
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01-31-17 | Knicks v. Wizards -7.5 | Top | 101-117 | Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
#702 Wizards The New York Knicks battled through four overtimes in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon only to fall 142-139, losing for the 15th time in their last 20 games. The Knicks will try to bounce back and find the win column when the road trip continues at the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The Wizards are trending in the opposite direction with wins in four straight and 11 of 13 to keep the pressure on Atlanta atop the Southeast Division. Washington won its last 14 home games and is coming off a two-game road trip in which it crushed the Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans by a combined 39 points. New York PG Derrick Rose (ankle) sat out Sunday's game and is out. Washington took each of the first two meetings this season. Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Wizards are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win and are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 vs. Eastern Conference. Knicks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings. |
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01-30-17 | Pistons v. Celtics -5.5 | Top | 109-113 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
Celtics The Boston Celtics followed up a three-game slide with a three-game winning streak and will try to make it four in a row when they host the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The Pistons are trying to avoid their third straight loss after falling to the Sacramento Kings and Miami Heat in the last two contests. Celtics All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas is pushing himself in the franchise record books and is now second in team history with 31 straight games of 20 or more points - only Hall of Famer John Havlicek at 40 owns a longer streak. The Pistons looked a little tired in the fourth quarter on Saturday, when they were outscored 26-12 and ended up with a 116-103 loss. Detroit was one of the top defensive teams in the first two months of the season but is seeing a steady decline on that end, and the team is searching for answers. Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Celtics are 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest and are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Central. |
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01-30-17 | Duke v. Notre Dame +110 | Top | 84-74 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 9 m | Show |
01-29-17 | Rockets v. Pacers +4 | Top | 101-120 | Win | 100 | 6 h 31 m | Show |
Pacers + 4 The Houston Rockets will again look to guard James Harden to carry them through the finale of a five-game road trip Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. The Rockets are 2-2 on the trip and just 4-6 in their last 10 games, but Harden mostly maintained his remarkable pace during the stretch and he took his game to another level Friday in Philadelphia. The Pacers survived in a 115-111 overtime victory against Sacramento at home Friday night. Paul George scored 33 points, including several big baskets down the stretch, as Indiana overcame a 16-point third-quarter deficit to improve to 6-2 at home against the Western Conference. Forward C.J. Miles has started the last three games and continues to show no hesitation when given the chance to fire away, taking 22 3-pointers over the past three games. He hit six of his nine long-range attempts against Sacramento and is shooting 47.4 percent from beyond the arc over a span of 10 games. Rockets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest and are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 Sunday games. |
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01-28-17 | Celtics +1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 112-108 | Win | 100 | 5 h 24 m | Show |
#505 Celtics The Milwaukee Bucks are sinking fast and look to reverse course Saturday when they host the Boston Celtics. Milwaukee dropped a 102-86 decision to the Toronto Raptors on Friday and has lost seven of its last eight games. The Bucks are slipping down the Eastern Conference terrain despite having two stellar forwards in All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and former No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker. Still, the offense is struggling as Friday's contest marked the fifth time in eight games that Milwaukee failed to reach 100 points. Scoring isn't a problem for the Celtics, who have scored 120 or more points in three of the past four games after Friday's 128-98 victory over the Orlando Magic and tallied 100 or more in 20 consecutive games. Boston center Al Horford (groin) sat out the easy win but is listed as probable for the Milwaukee game. The Celtics won four of the past five meetings. Celtics are 11-4-2 ATS in their last 17 road games and are 41-17-1 ATS in their last 59 games playing on 0 days rest. Bucks are 1-12 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Atlantic and are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 0 days rest. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Milwaukee. Â |
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01-27-17 | Spurs -6 v. Pelicans | Top | 103-119 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Spurs The San Antonio Spurs hope to have star small forward Kawhi Leonard back on the floor when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Leonard missed the past two games with a left hand injury after a tremendous roll in which he scored 30 or more points in six consecutive contests. New Orleans All-Star power forward Anthony Davis (thigh) departed Wednesday's 114-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and is questionable to play against the Spurs. San Antonio won its last five games despite being without center Pau Gasol (broken hand) and point guard Tony Parker (foot) for the past four contests in addition to being without Leonard for the last two. Point guard Patty Mills is making up for the loss of Parker and averaged 19 points in the past two outings while veteran David Lee has stepped up in Gasol's absence to average 12.5 points and 9.8 boards over the past four games. The Spurs won two meetings with the Pelicans by an average of 16 points earlier this season and have been victorious in each of the past five matchups. Spurs are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pelicans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southwest. Â Â |
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01-27-17 | Rockets v. 76ers +6.5 | Top | 123-118 | Win | 100 | 8 h 36 m | Show |
76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are expecting star center Joel Embiid to maybe return to the lineup Friday, when they aim for their third three-game winning streak this month while hosting the Houston Rockets. Embiid (knee) missed three games in a row but the surging 76ers are proving they can survive without his emerging talents, knocking off the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks in a back-to-back earlier this week. After a remarkable 20-2 stretch, the Rockets dropped six of their last nine games, including a 120-109 setback at Boston on Wednesday. The Celtics shot 51.6 percent from the floor and opponents averaged 124 points against Houston in its last three losses. Embiid gets most of the headlines but guard T.J. McConnell's improvement has also been critical in allowing Philadelphia to turn things around. He had 13 assists versus Milwaukee and handed out at least 10 in three straight games, while recording three steals in two of those affairs. Veteran Gerald Henderson is averaging 13.7 points during those three games and will be aiming to score in double digits for a season-high fourth straight game. Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia. |
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01-27-17 | Magic v. Celtics -8 | Top | 98-128 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
Celtics The Boston Celtics avoided a four-game losing streak with one of their biggest wins of the season and now eye a soft portion of the schedule, beginning Friday at home against the Orlando Magic. The Celtics, who play nine of their next 12 games against teams that entered Thursday with a losing record, snapped their three-game slide with a 120-109 home win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Boston has won 11 straight at home over the Magic and it picked up its most lopsided win of the season at Orlando on Dec. 7, a 117-87 rout that came while Thomas was sidelined with a groin injury. That result kicked off an 8-17 swoon for the Magic, who capped a three-game homestand with a 100-92 loss to Chicago on Tuesday. Guards Evan Fournier (foot), Jodie Meeks (thumb) and D.J. Augustin (ankle) all missed the contest as Orlando fell for the ninth time in 11 games. Boston entered Thursday leading the NBA in foul shooting (81.8 percent), while Orlando was 29th (71.8). Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Celtics are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. |
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01-27-17 | Kings v. Pacers -4 | Top | 111-115 | Push | 0 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
Pacers The Sacramento Kings are displaying signs of life during an eight-game road trip and aim to record their third consecutive victory when they visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Sacramento improved to 2-2 on the excursion with a stunning 116-112 overtime win over the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Indiana standout Paul George was selected to his fourth All-Star game and he celebrated with a 32-point outing as the Pacers recorded a 109-103 road victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The win snapped a three-game losing streak that followed a stretch in which Indiana won seven of eight games. The Pacers defeated the Kings 106-100 on Jan. 18 to halt a four-game losing streak in the series. Kings are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. |
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01-26-17 | Indiana v. Michigan -3.5 | Top | 60-90 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
#740 Michigan Indiana looks to continue its recent surge when it hits the road to face Michigan on Thursday. The Hoosiers have won three straight games, including an 82-75 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, to move within striking distance of No. 15 Wisconsin and 23rd-ranked Maryland at the top of the Big Ten standings. Michigan notched a morale-boosting 66-57 win against Illinois on Saturday to move on the cusp of climbing back to .500 in conference play. The Wolverines have dropped five of their last six regular-season meetings with the Hoosiers, including an 80-67 setback in Ann Arbor on Feb. 2, 2016, but aim to reverse the trend to stay on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. Michigan has held its last two opponents to 68 points or fewer. The Wolverines have committed 10 or fewer turnovers in 14 of their 20 games. Hoosiers are 16-35-1 ATS in their last 52 games following a ATS win. Wolverines are 28-11-1 ATS in their last 40 Thursday games. |
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01-26-17 | Pacers +3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 109-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Pacers Indiana coach Nate McMillan is experimenting with different lineups in an effort to jumpstart the offense and moved George to the shooting guard spot for a stretch in Monday's 109-103 loss to the New York Knicks, with swingman C.J. Miles slotting into the small forward spot on the opposite wing. George, who scored 31 points on Monday, expressed a willingness to continue with the experiment. Minnesota was 0-10 in games decided by four or fewer points until winning each of the last three by three points or fewer. Indiana took both meetings last season and five of the last seven in the series. Pacers are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games playing on 2 days rest. Timberwolves are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. |
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01-25-17 | Lakers v. Blazers -8.5 | Top | 98-105 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
Trail Blazers The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off the worst loss in franchise history and attempt to notch a much better performance when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Lakers were routed 122-73 by the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, and the 49-point margin of defeat marked their second 40-point loss during a stretch in which they have suffered six defeats in the last seven games. Los Angeles owns the worst record in the Western Conference and first-year coach Luke Walton questioned both the effort and the team's mental makeup. Portland snapped a four-game losing streak with a 127-123 road victory over the Boston Celtics. The Trail Blazers are 2-0 against the Lakers this season and have won the past 10 meetings. Lakers are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 vs. Western Conference. Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Lakers are 7-22 ATS in the last 29 meetings in Portland. Â Â |
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01-25-17 | Hawks -1.5 v. Bulls | Top | 119-114 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Hawks The Atlanta Hawks steamrolled Chicago for three quarters on Friday and look to defeat the host Bulls for the third time this season when the teams square off on Wednesday. Chicago's reserves played a dominating fourth quarter to significantly close the gap as Atlanta claimed a 102-93 decision. The Bulls were so bad in last week's loss that All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler ripped his club's performance while shooting guard Dwyane Wade tweeted out an apology for the "AWFUL!!!" showing. Chicago rebounded with back-to-back victories and made it back to .500 with Tuesday's 100-92 triumph over Orlando. Atlanta is coming off a 115-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. Chicago PG Michael Carter-Williams was removed from his starting role and didn't play against the Magic. Second-year pro Jerian Grant is the new starter and veteran Rajon Rondo served as the backup. The Hawks have won the last six meetings. Hawks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Central. Bulls are 16-37 ATS in their last 53 vs. NBA Southeast and are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. Hawks are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. |
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01-24-17 | Jazz +2.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 93-103 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Jazz The Utah Jazz saw their season-best six-game winning streak reach an end and they seek to begin a new one when they visit the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Utah dropped a 97-95 decision to the Oklahoma City on Monday to lose for just the fourth time in the past 15 games. Denver dropped a 111-108 decision to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday after winning four of its previous five contests. Hayward averaged 26.3 points as the Jazz won two of this season's first three meetings. Denver PG Emmanuel Mudiay (back) is expected to miss his second straight game. Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and  are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Jazz are 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings. |
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01-24-17 | Celtics v. Wizards +1 | Top | 108-123 | Win | 100 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
Wizards Less than two weeks after a contentious affair that spilled into the hallway between the locker rooms, the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards will renew acquaintances Tuesday in the nation's capital. Wizards guard John Wall and Celtics forward Jae Crowder were at the center of the post-buzzer altercation after Boston's 117-108 win at TD Garden, but police officers were forced to stand between the locker rooms after the game to prevent any further issues. Crowder and several other Celtics talked about the importance of focusing on the task at hand, which is vital given the fact that they've lost two straight and will be taking on a Wizards' squad that has won 13 in a row at home, the fourth-longest run in team history. Washington capped a 2-1 road trip with a 109-99 victory in Charlotte on Monday, its eighth win in the last 10 games overall. Boston will once again be without guard Avery Bradley (Achilles), and he is expected to remain sidelined through the rest of the week. Bradley has missed six games this month and the team is 3-3 while giving up an average of 112.5 points without one of their better defenders. Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Wizards are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games. |
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01-22-17 | Steelers v. Patriots OVER 50 | Top | 17-36 | Win | 100 | 54 h 54 m | Show |
Steelers/Patriots over Roethlisberger has one of the league's top receivers at his disposal, but Pittsburgh is centering its offense around running back Le'Veon Bell, who has set franchise playoff records in back-to-back games by rushing for 167 yards against Miami and 170 at Kansas City. Bell has rushed for at least 118 yards in seven of his last eight contests. After throwing for 28 touchdowns against only two interceptions, Tom Brady matched the latter total by getting picked off twice during a pedestrian performance in last week's 34-16 victory over Houston. Brady, though, routinely has carved up Pittsburgh's defense, throwing for 19 touchdowns and zero interceptions in the last six matchups, and for his career has 26 scoring passes versus three picks. Over is 6-0 in Steelers last 6 Conference Championships games and is 21-7-1 in Steelers last 29 games in January. Over is 13-5 in Patriots last 18 games in January and is 5-0 in Patriots last 5 playoff home games. |
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01-22-17 | Steelers +6 v. Patriots | Top | 17-36 | Loss | -105 | 54 h 54 m | Show |
Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots are in familiar territory as they prepare to clash in Sunday night's AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Both franchises are used to playing with the stakes so high -- the winner of the matchup will establish an NFL record by becoming the first team to advance to the Super Bowl for the ninth time. New England, the first team since the 1970 merger to advance to six consecutive conference championship games, won at Pittsburgh 27-16 in Week 7 - a game Roethlisberger missed due to injury. Steelers are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game and are 13-3-3 ATS in their last 19 games in January. Patriots are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Conference Championships games. |
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01-22-17 | Packers v. Falcons OVER 60 | Top | 21-44 | Win | 100 | 50 h 18 m | Show |
Packers/Falcons over Rodgers has posted a 117.9 passer rating with 21 touchdowns and one interception during his eight-game winning streak. The 31-year-old Ryan (franchise-record 4,944 yards) hasn't been too shabby in his own right, throwing 14 scoring passes without an interception during Atlanta's five-game winning streak while his 117.1 passer rating this season was tops in the league and his 38 TDs trailed only Rodgers (40). Ryan's Falcons got the better of Rodgers' Packers in the first meeting of the season on Oct. 30, with Mohamed Sanu reeling in the quarterback's third touchdown pass with 31 seconds remaining in a 33-32 victory. Over is 6-0 in Packers last 6 games overall and is 4-1 in Packers last 5 playoff road games. Over is 6-0 in Falcons last 6 playoff home games and is 9-0 in Falcons last 9 home games. |
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01-22-17 | Packers +5.5 v. Falcons | Top | 21-44 | Loss | -110 | 50 h 18 m | Show |
Packers Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan are enjoying the rides of their lives, although one quarterback's impressive run will come to an unceremonious end at the other's expense. Rodgers has made good on his confident promise to run the table - and then some - as he powers the Green Bay Packers into Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the host Atlanta Falcons. Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 playoff games and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff road games. Falcons are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 playoff games and are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Atlanta and Underdog is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings. |
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01-21-17 | Rockets -110 v. Grizzlies | Top | 119-95 | Win | 100 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
Rockets The Houston Rockets are suffering through their worst stretch of the season and it won’t get any easier as they open a five-game road trip against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The Rockets had not lost back-to-back games this season until last week and have dropped four of the last six overall after Friday’s 125-108 setback against red-hot Golden State. The Rockets can avenge one of the losses during their slump against the Grizzlies, who shot 53.9 percent from the field to win 110-105 at Houston on Jan. 13. That was the only victory for Memphis during a brief 1-3 funk. Houston came into Friday’s game averaging 14.8 made 3-pointers per game – two more than anyone else in the league. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and  are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest. |
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01-21-17 | Wizards v. Pistons +1 | Top | 112-113 | Win | 102 | 4 h 19 m | Show |
Pistons The Detroit Pistons resembled the team they want to be in Wednesday's 118-95 triumph over the Atlanta Hawks, but maintaining any sort of consistency has been a problem all season. The Pistons will try to put together back-to-back solid outings when they host the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Van Gundy echoes that sentiment with his team, and the players are beginning to buy in. “I think our defense really led to being able to get out in transition and not have to worry about a play call every time or a set play to get the ball to a distinct are rather than just play free-falling basketball," Wizards SG Bradley Beal is 8-of-27 from the field, including 1-of-14 from 3-point range, in the last two games. Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Wizards are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Detroit. |
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01-20-17 | Warriors v. Rockets OVER 237 | Top | 125-108 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
Warriors/Rockets over The Golden State Warriors had no trouble turning away a pair of playoff contenders in their last two games and are winners of five straight after sweeping a four-game homestand. The Warriors will try to keep that momentum going and avenge one of their few losses when they open a road-heavy portion of the schedule with a visit to the Houston Rockets on Friday. Golden State star Kevin Durant dominated his former team on Wednesday and went 13-of-16 from the field en route to a season-high 40 points - one more than he managed in a 132-127 double-overtime home loss to the Rockets on Dec. 1. Durant's offensive efficiency is the perfect complement to the Warriors' offense, and he is shooting 61.4 percent from the field - 55.2 percent from 3-point range - over the last five games. Harden collected 29 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in that Dec. 1 win, and he managed seven triple-doubles in 11 games before coming up short in Wednesday's win. The star guard was 14-of-25 from the field on Wednesday. Over is 8-0 in Rockets last 8 vs. NBA Pacific and is 12-5 in Rockets last 17 games playing on 1 days rest. Â Â |
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01-20-17 | Bulls v. Hawks -5 | Top | 93-102 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Hawks The Atlanta Hawks have experienced a lot of recent success against the visiting Chicago Bulls and look to post their sixth consecutive win in the series in Friday's meeting. The Hawks have been a hot squad but were derailed badly on Wednesday, when they suffered a 118-95 road loss against the Detroit Pistons. Atlanta won nine of 10 games and was playing well in all facets before falling behind 42-18 after one quarter against Detroit and taking a severe beating. The Hawks have the opportunity to get right back on a roll with the Chicago contest marking the opener of a stretch in which five of six are at home. The Bulls can't seem to get in a sustained rhythm and lost for the fourth time in six games when they suffered a humbling 99-98 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Bulls are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games. Hawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Central. Bulls are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta. |
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01-20-17 | Bucks -3.5 v. Magic | Top | 96-112 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Bucks The Orlando Magic did not fare well on their just-completed six-game road trip, going 1-5 while allowing an average of 113.7 points, and hope a return home can swing the momentum. The Magic will kick off a three-game homestand on Friday against the struggling Milwaukee Bucks. The one player that didn't disappoint for Milwaukee on Wednesday was star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 32 points on 13-of-20 shooting and added 11 rebounds, six assists and three blocks in his latest stat-stuffing effort. The 22-year-old is shooting 59 percent from the floor during the three-game slide but still feels that he needs to do more. Magic SG Evan Fournier (right heel) sat out the final three games of the trip and is out for Friday. Milwaukee took the first two meetings this season, including a 104-96 victory at Orlando on Nov. 27. Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Magic are 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 home games. |
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01-19-17 | Nuggets v. Spurs -11.5 | Top | 104-118 | Win | 100 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Spurs The Denver Nuggets are suddenly the hottest offense in the NBA and scored at least 125 points in each of their last three games - all wins. The competition is about to get a little stiffer when the Nuggets attempt to get out in the open court while visiting the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. The only time in the last 15 games that Denver failed to score at least 100 points came in a 127-99 home setback to the Spurs on Jan. 5, which came in the midst of a five-game slide. Spurs PG Tony Parker went 10-of-11 from the floor and handed out a season-high nine assists in the Jan. 5 win over Denver. San Antonio won 11 of the last 12 in the series. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Spurs are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and re 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games. |
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01-18-17 | Hawks v. Pistons +2.5 | Top | 95-118 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
Pistons Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy sat through a three-hour meeting with owner Tom Gores on Saturday and came out of it with the organization on the same page from the top down, despite some disappointing results. Van Gundy will try to thank his boss for the support with a second straight win when the Pistons host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Atlanta began its two-game road trip with a 108-107 win over the New York Knicks on Monday and won its last five on the road but will find it more difficult here at Detroit. Hawks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and re 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. Pistons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. |
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01-18-17 | Magic +5.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 98-118 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
Magic The New Orleans Pelicans did not do as well as they wanted on their five-game road trip and come home with star power forward Anthony Davis banged up. The Pelicans hope to have their star back in the lineup when they host the Orlando Magic in the opener of a six-game homestand on Wednesday as he is listed as questionable. Orlando is playing the finale of a six-game road trip in New Orleans and dropped four of the first five, capped by a 125-112 setback at Denver on Monday in which they allowed the Nuggets to shoot 58.4 percent from the floor. I’m looking for a much better effort tonight. Orlando earned an 89-82 home win over New Orleans on Nov. 16 in a game Davis missed with a thigh injury. Magic are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 vs. NBA Southwest. Pelicans are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Southeast. Underdog is 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. |
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01-18-17 | Blazers +5 v. Hornets | Top | 85-107 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 51 m | Show |
Trail Blazers The Charlotte Hornets got off to a superb start this season but a prolonged slump caused them to dip below .500. Charlotte will look to get back to the break-even mark and halt a five-game losing streak when it hosts the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Charlotte won eight of its first 11 games to start the season and is just 12-18 since to fall below .500 at the midway point of its schedule. The Hornets are opening a five-game homestand after losing all five games of a road trip and the defense had been shaky by allowing an average of 112.4 points over the past eight games. Shooting guard C.J. McCollum tallied just 12 points against the Wizards after scoring 25 or more in eight consecutive games and averaging 30.9 during the stretch. Look for him to rebound tonight. The Trail Blazers won 10 of the past 13 meetings. Trail Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Hornets are 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days and  are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. |
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01-17-17 | Rockets -8.5 v. Heat | Top | 103-109 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Rockets The Houston Rockets just got done picking on one struggling Eastern Conference team and will take aim at another when they visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The Rockets made up for two straight sluggish performances offensively by blasting the Brooklyn Nets 137-112 on Sunday in the opener of a two-game trip. Houston star James Harden posted his 12th triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists on Sunday and knocked down four of the team's 21 3-pointers. The Rockets, who scored 105 points in each of their back-to-back losses prior to Sunday, put up 104 points through three quarters against Brooklyn and bumped their season scoring average back to 114.9 points - second only to the Golden State Warriors. The Heat are not at that level offensively and sit 29th in scoring average (98.3 points) after dropping four straight and 13 of their last 15 games. Only the Nets are keeping Miami out of the basement in the East. Rockets are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Heat are 7-22 ATS in their last 29 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Rockets are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. |
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01-15-17 | Steelers +1.5 v. Chiefs | Top | 18-16 | Win | 100 | 52 h 54 m | Show |
Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers flashed their offensive might last week in a drubbing of Miami in their wild-card game, but their best offensive performance of the season came in a 29-point thrashing of the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. The Chiefs get a chance to exact some revenge - this time on their home field - when they host Pittsburgh in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday. Pittsburgh has ripped off eight straight victories, scoring at least 24 points in each, and showed how explosive it can be in the first postseason game with Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Bell all on the field. Roethlisberger burned Kansas City with five touchdown passes and last week tossed a pair of scoring strikes to Brown, who became the first player with two TD receptions of at least 50 yards in the first quarter of a playoff game. Bell set a franchise playoff record with 167 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns last week and shredded the Chiefs for 144 yards on 18 carries in Week 4. Pittsburgh's defense feasted on Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore, sacking him five times and forcing three turnovers. While the home-field edge obviously should make a huge difference from the first meeting, both of Kansas City's losses since the rout at Pittsburgh game at Arrowhead Stadium - a pair of 19-17 setbacks to Tampa Bay and Tennessee. Steelers are 12-3-3 ATS in their last 18 games in January and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Chiefs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 playoff games. |
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01-15-17 | Packers +5 v. Cowboys | Top | 34-31 | Win | 100 | 48 h 15 m | Show |
Packers The Green Bay Packers painted themselves into a corner earlier this season on the heels of a four-game losing streak, prompting Aaron Rodgers to claim the club could "run the table" in order to gain its eighth straight playoff appearance. Six victories to end the campaign and a convincing rout in the wild-card game have the Packers surging into the NFC Divisional Round for Sunday's date with the well-rested Dallas Cowboys. Rodgers remains confident facing Dallas' 26th-ranked pass defense despite potentially playing without trusted wideout Jordy Nelson (NFL-leading 14 receiving TDs), who sustained a rib injury early in the wild-card game. Davante Adams set career highs with 75 catches, 997 yards and 12 touchdowns this season and had seven receptions for 117 yards and a score in a postseason encounter with Dallas two years ago. Cobb made eight catches for 116 yards in that playoff game versus the Cowboys and showed his ankle injury is a thing of the past with his performance last week, while his versatility to play in the slot or on the outside opens doors for promising rookie Geronimo Allison. Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 playoff road games. Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. My feeling here is this will be a close game with the Packers having a shot at the outright win, so take the points. Â |
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01-14-17 | Texans v. Patriots -15 | Top | 16-34 | Win | 100 | 28 h 49 m | Show |
Patriots The Houston Texans visited the New England Patriots in Week 3 and were demolished 27-0, a loss that was more eye-opening given that they were up against a rookie third-string quarterback making his first career start. So it's hardly a surprise that the top-seeded Patriots are overwhelming favorites in Saturday night's AFC Divisional Round matchup against visiting Houston. The Texans won the AFC South with a 9-7 record and knocked off fifth-seeded Oakland 27-14 in the first round of the playoffs, but they are more than two-touchdown underdogs against New England. I never like laying double digits in the NFL but in this case its worth it with the Patriots. For all the talk about their offense, the Patriots permitted a league-low 15.6 points and held six of their last seven opponents to 17 or fewer. The Patriots are 7-1 all-time against Houston, including 4-0 at home. |
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01-14-17 | Seahawks v. Falcons OVER 51.5 | Top | 20-36 | Win | 100 | 24 h 8 m | Show |
Seahawks/Falcons over Matt Ryan may be the quarterback of the NFL's highest-scoring offense and a legitimate candidate to reel in league MVP honors this season, but the 31-year-old has enamored the masses with his less-than-stellar postseason play. With a 1-4 playoff record in his back pocket, Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons look to advance to the NFC Championship game for the second time in five years when they host the Seattle Seahawks in a divisional-round tilt on Saturday. Ryan's lone postseason win came in a three-touchdown performance versus Seattle in January 2013, and he also threw for three scores three-plus years later - albeit in a 26-24 regular-season setback to the Seahawks on Oct. 16. Electric wideout Julio Jones made seven catches for 139 yards and a touchdown in the most recent encounter but was left searching for a pass interference call that never came against Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman that effectively ended the game. Over is 6-1 in Seahawks last 7 Divisional Playoffs games and is 6-2 in Seahawks last 8 playoff road games. Over is also 11-5 in Seahawks last 16 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 13-2-1 in Falcons last 16 games overall and is 8-0 in Falcons last 8 home games. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. |
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01-13-17 | Thunder -2 v. Wolves | Top | 86-96 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
Thunder Russell Westbrook gets tired of discussing triple-doubles but there is no mistaking that the feat typically is a prime factor in an Oklahoma City victory. Westbrook takes aim at his 19th triple-double of the season and the Thunder's fourth straight victory when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Westbrook recorded 24 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in Wednesday's 103-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies to post the most triple-doubles in a single season since legendary Magic Johnson. Oklahoma City is 15-3 this season and 33-3 over the past two seasons when Westbrook registers a triple-double. Backup center Enes Kanter had 19 points and 13 rebounds against Memphis for his third double-double in four games, and he is averaging 18 points and 10.2 rebounds over the past five contests. Kanter played 30 minutes against the Grizzlies and Donovan has increased his minutes recently because he has seen improvement in Kanter's defense. The Thunder won two meetings earlier this season by an average of 16 points. Thunder are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Northwest and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest. Timberwolves are 15-36-1 ATS in their last 52 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. |
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01-13-17 | Celtics v. Hawks -2.5 | Top | 103-101 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Hawks The hot-and-cold Atlanta Hawks are soaring yet again, bringing a seven-game winning streak into Friday’s home contest against the Boston Celtics. A 117-97 victory Tuesday at Brooklyn surpassed an earlier six-game win streak for longest of the season for a Hawks team that is 12-6 since a seven-game slide. Atlanta is averaging 106.4 points during its winning streak while holding six of its seven opponents to fewer than 100 points. Horford’s replacement at center, Dwight Howard, pulled down 16 rebounds to go with 14 points Tuesday and ranks third in the NBA in rebounds (13.4) and fourth in field-goal percentage (63.2 percent). Point guard Dennis Schroder averages a team-best 17.8 points and bumped that to 20 points per contest during the winning streak. Boston will be without G Avery Bradley, C Tyler Zeller and G/F James Young on Friday, but expects forwards Amir Johnson and Jaylen Brown – both missed Wednesday’s game with sprained ankles – to be available. Celtics are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. Hawks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Celtics are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta. |
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01-12-17 | Pistons v. Warriors -13 | Top | 107-127 | Win | 100 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
Warriors The Golden State Warriors can still win without one of their four All-Stars on the floor, but they prefer to spend their time together. The Warriors expect to have Klay Thompson back in the lineup when they host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Golden State coach Steve Kerr elected to rest Thompson, who had been battling an illness, on Tuesday and the Warriors still managed to earn a 107-95 victory over the Miami Heat, though they were less than their explosive best on offense. The Pistons appeared to be turning things around with back-to-back one-point wins but crashed hard on Tuesday while squandering an 18-point lead in a 100-94 setback at Sacramento. Golden State doesn't have any problems with ball movement and leads the league with an average of 31 assists while setting the pace with 117.3 points. Starting point guard Stephen Curry handed out nine assists on Tuesday and continued a trend of being more aggressive in looking for his offense with 24 points on 21 shots. Curry, who got off to a relatively slow start for a reigning two-time MVP while stepping back to help integrate Durant into the system, was named Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday and is averaging 30.2 points and 6.2 assists in the last five contests. Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Warriors are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 Thursday games. Â |
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01-12-17 | Lakers v. Spurs -14 | Top | 94-134 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show |
Spurs The San Antonio Spurs own the second-best defense in the NBA but will be looking to bounce back from a rare shaky performance when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. San Antonio allows an average of 97.8 points but struggled on the defensive end during Tuesday's 109-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Spurs allowed 85 or fewer points in two of their previous three games so the sub-par effort that allowed the Bucks to go 10-of-19 from 3-point range was a stunner. They will be highly motivated here tonight. The Lakers were routed 108-87 at home by the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday after winning their previous two games. Los Angeles scored 30 points in the second half. The Spurs are clicking offensively and scored 100 or more in 15 consecutive games. Lakers are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 vs. Western Conference and re 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games. Spurs are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games and are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games overall. |
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01-11-17 | Rockets -3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 105-119 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
Rockets The Houston Rockets typically have little trouble with Minnesota and look to defeat the host Timberwolves for the ninth consecutive time when the teams meet on Wednesday. Minnesota gave Houston a battle on Dec. 17 before collapsing late in regulation and succumbing 111-109 in overtime to fall for the 12th time in its last 13 meetings with the Rockets. Last month's victory was the Rockets' fourth straight in Minnesota. Minnesota held a nine-point lead with under one minute to play in last month's matchup before the Rockets staged a frantic rally and forward Trevor Ariza hit the tying 3-pointer to force overtime. Houston star James Harden narrowly missed a triple-double with 28 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds. Houston rolls into town with a nine-game winning streak after Harden's latest sensational effort resulted in a 121-114 home win over Charlotte on Tuesday. Timberwolves SG Zach LaVine is questionable after departing the contest against Dallas with a hip injury. Rockets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Timberwolves are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win. Rockets are 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings in Minnesota. |
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01-11-17 | Memphis -3.5 v. Tulsa | Top | 71-81 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
Memphis Memphis coach Tubby Smith returns to the school at which his head coaching career began when his Tigers visit Tulsa for an American Athletic Conference contest on Wednesday. Memphis is looking for its fourth straight overall victory and third in a row against the Golden Hurricane. Memphis has held four straight opponents under 38 percent shooting after doing so only three times in its first 12 contests. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Golden Hurricane are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. |
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01-10-17 | Hornets v. Rockets -9 | Top | 114-121 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
Rockets The Charlotte Hornets are not off to the best start on their five-game road trip, and it's not about to get any easier. The Hornets will try to get out of Texas with a win after losing at San Antonio on Saturday when they visit the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Charlotte, which dropped a 115-114 heartbreaker at Detroit to begin the trip before falling 102-85 at the Spurs, lost four of its last five games overall and still needs to face a confident young Philadelphia squad and the Boston Celtics before returning home next week. While it was offense that let the team down against San Antonio, the Hornets are struggling at the other end as well and allowed their last five opponents an average of 113.6 points. The Rockets will take advantage of a suspect defense as fast as any team in the league and comes into Tuesday's meeting riding an eight-game winning streak after earning a 129-122 win at Toronto on Sunday. Star point guard James Harden continued his MVP candidacy with 40 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds against the Raptors. Hornets are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Rockets are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest. Hornets are 1-9-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Houston. Â Â |
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01-10-17 | Celtics v. Raptors -4.5 | Top | 106-114 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show |
Raptors The Boston Celtics won four straight and six of their last seven, and now have their sights set on moving further up the Eastern Conference standings. The streaking Celtics can take a big step in that pursuit when they visit the struggling Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. The Raptors dropped five of seven to see their lead over the Celtics for the second spot in the conference reduced to one game as the two squads approach the halfway point to the season. Boston does have one physical issue to address, as guard Avery Bradley missed Saturday's 117-108 win over New Orleans due to a strained Achilles and he is out for this one. Raptors SG DeMar DeRozan posted consecutive 36-point efforts while making 26-of-27 free throws. Celtics are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games playing on 2 days rest. Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss and are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 vs. Eastern Conference. Celtics are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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01-08-17 | Giants +4.5 v. Packers | Top | 13-38 | Loss | -105 | 53 h 32 m | Show |
Giants Pro Bowl quarterback Aaron Rodgers proved to be a man of his word when he told reporters that the Green Bay Packers were capable of running the table to secure a playoff bid. Six straight wins led to the eighth straight postseason appearance for Green Bay, which looks to remain on the fast track when it hosts the New York Giants on Sunday in an NFC wild-card matchup at Lambeau Field. While Green Bay has been a staple in the playoffs, New York is making its first postseason appearance since it posted a victory over the Packers in the divisional round of the 2011-12 playoffs en route to upending New England in Super Bowl XLVI. Eli Manning, who has won eight of his last nine playoff starts. I’m looking for this top rated Giants defense to keep this game close thought-out so take the Giants plus the points. . Giants are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 playoff road games. Giants are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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01-08-17 | Dolphins v. Steelers OVER 45.5 | Top | 12-30 | Loss | -102 | 49 h 57 m | Show |
Dolphins/Steelers over 45.5 The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the playoffs on a seven-game winning streak and tied for the most postseason victories (34) in league history, but they are not focused on their string of successes. Instead, the Steelers will be looking to atone for one of their worst performances of the season when they host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in an AFC wild-card matchup. Pittsburgh secured the AFC North title and the No. 3 seed in the conference with its strong finishing run, which partly was necessitated by a four-game losing streak that started with a 30-15 drubbing in Miami on Oct. 15. Over is 6-0 in Dolphins last 6 games overall and is 7-0 in Dolphins last 7 vs. AFC. Over is 21-5-1 in Steelers last 27 games in January and  is 12-3-1 in Steelers last 16 playoff home games. |
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01-07-17 | Raiders +4 v. Texans | Top | 14-27 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 26 m | Show |
Raiders The highest-profile position on the field also will be the one surrounded by the most question marks when the Houston Texans host the Oakland Raiders on Saturday afternoon in the opening game of Wild Card Weekend. Oakland is down to its third-string quarterback in rookie Connor Cook while Houston turns back to Brock Osweiler, who was benched three weeks ago. The rematch from Week 11, when Oakland rallied for a 27-20 win in Mexico behind two fourth-quarter touchdown passes by Derek Carr, will have a decidedly different look after Carr broke his leg in Week 15 and backup Matt McGloin injured his left shoulder in the regular-season finale. Raiders are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games. Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. |
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01-06-17 | Rockets -5.5 v. Magic | Top | 100-93 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show |
Rockets The Houston Rockets keep racking up the victories and attempt to win their seventh straight contest when they visit the Orlando Magic on Friday. The offensive juggernauts scored 100 or more points for the 23rd consecutive game in edging Oklahoma City 118-116 on Thursday for their 17th win in 19 games. Houston averaged 122 points while sweeping a four-game homestand and now is beginning a stretch during which it plays five of its next seven on the road. Star guard James Harden contributed 26 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in the win over the Thunder and has recorded 10 or more assists in eight straight games and 14 of his last 15. Orlando has dropped three of its last four contests after Wednesday's 111-92 loss to Atlanta. The Rockets own a 8-0 SU and 6-2 ATS mark with no rest this season, while scoring 123 and 125 points in past two road victories on the second of a back-to-back. Orlando has slumped to a 3-7 ATS mark as a home underdog this season. Rockets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400 and are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games. Magic are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 home games and are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. |
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01-05-17 | Suns v. Mavs -6 | Top | 102-95 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Mavs The Dallas Mavericks won five of their last nine games to crawl out of the basement in the Western Conference. One team they managed to climb over on their way up was the Phoenix Suns, who will try to turn the tables when they visit Dallas on Thursday. The Mavericks battled a slew of injuries over the first two months but are getting healthy with both Andrew Bogut and Dirk Nowitzki back, which is allowing coach Rick Carlisle to experiment more with his lineups. Nowitzki, one of the best power forwards in league history, served as the starting center on Tuesday in a 113-105 victory after Bogut agreed to come off the bench. The Mavericks have a much older core than Phoenix, and Carlisle is managing minutes while trying to keep everyone healthy. Bogut, 32, logged 20 minutes off the bench on Tuesday while Nowitzki, 38, played 24 as the starter. Suns reserve PG Brandon Knight (wrist) sat out Tuesday and is questionable tonight. Dallas swept the three-game series last season, winning by an average of 13 points. Mavericks are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. |
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01-05-17 | Jazz v. Raptors -4.5 | Top | 93-101 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Raptors The Utah Jazz had their league-best defense shredded by Isaiah Thomas in Boston on Tuesday and are about to face a team with an even more potent backcourt when they continue a five-game trip by visiting the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. The Raptors are looking to bounce back after a 28-point loss in San Antonio. The Raptors stood alone as the top scoring offense in the Eastern Conference before squandering a chance at a winning road trip with a dud at the Spurs on Tuesday, which made them 3-3 on the six-game trip. The Raptors began their road trip in Utah on Dec. 23 and handed the Jazz a 104-98 loss in which the backcourt combo of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan burned them for a combined 60 points. The Jazz are patiently awaiting the return of point guard George Hill, who sat out the last two games with a concussion and a lip laceration and remains out. Jazz are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Raptors are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Jazz are 0-7 ATS in the last 7 meetings. |
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01-04-17 | Hawks -2.5 v. Magic | Top | 111-92 | Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are fighting trade rumors involving their best player - power forward Paul Millsap - and others just as they are starting to string together some wins. The Hawks will try to convince the front office to keep the core intact and go for it this season with a fourth straight win when they visit the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The Magic are trying to find their way to a winning streak and bounced back from a pair of losses by earning a 115-103 win at the shorthanded New York Knicks on Monday. Millsap broke out for 26 points in a win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday and continuing with the stellar outing against the Spurs. The Hawks are opening a four-game road trip on Wednesday but will not face a winning team on the excursion, with stops at New Orleans, Dallas and Brooklyn after Orlando. Magic SG Evan Fournier (heel) sat out the last five games and remains doubtful. Â Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Magic are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 home games and are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 Wednesday games. |
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01-03-17 | Jazz v. Celtics -5.5 | Top | 104-115 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Celtics Isaiah Thomas will aim for an encore performance when he leads the Boston Celtics into a matchup with the visiting Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Thomas erupted for a career-high 52 points - including a franchise-record 29 in the fourth quarter - in a 117-114 win over Miami on Friday and entered Monday's action ranked fifth in the NBA in scoring (27.7). Avery Bradley, who missed Friday's win due to illness, returned to practice Monday, and should be in the lineup tonight. Utah’s George Hill missed Monday's win as he remains under the league's protocol for head injuries and is doubtful tonight. Boston has produced at least 109 points in seven straight games, a stretch during which Thomas is averaging 33.9. The Celtics have won eight straight meetings at home. Jazz are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Celtics are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Home team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. |
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01-01-17 | Packers -3 v. Lions | Top | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 54 h 48 m | Show |
Packers – 3 The final regular-season game of the 2016 will determine the NFC North Division champion but both combatants -- the host Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers -- could be assured of playoff berths before kickoff on Sunday night. The surging Packers have ripped off five consecutive victories to move into a tie atop the division with Detroit, which is trying to avoid a third straight defeat. Both teams will get into the postseason if the Washington Redskins lose at home to the New York Giants, otherwise there are myriad playoff possibilities. The Lions, who have been dominated in back-to-back losses to the Giants and Dallas, have an outside chance to earn a first-round bye while Green Bay cannot finish higher than the No. 3 seed in the NFC. Detroit needs to find a way to contain Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw four touchdowns in a 34-27 win in Week 3 and was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after tossing four scoring passes in a 38-25 victory over Minnesota. Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Lions are 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Packers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Detroit.   |
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01-01-17 | Chiefs -4.5 v. Chargers | Top | 37-27 | Win | 100 | 50 h 42 m | Show |
Chiefs – 4.5 The Kansas City Chiefs need a sixth consecutive win over the San Diego Chargers – on the road, no less – to keep alive their hopes of claiming the AFC West title and a first-round bye in the playoffs. The Chiefs must have a victory at San Diego on Sunday, coupled with an Oakland loss at Denver at the same time, to win the division and upgrade from the AFC’s No. 5 seed to the No. 2 slot. The Chiefs pummeled rival Denver 33-10 last week to preserve their hopes of a division crown, and now they must root for those same Broncos, while the Chargers hope to help their own arch-rivals win the division. The Chargers had the dubious distinction of becoming the first team to lose to Cleveland this season, falling 20-17 on the road last week for their fourth straight loss. The Chiefs have gone 9-2 since a 2-2 start that included a 33-27 overtime win over San Diego in Week 1 - a game in which the Chargers led 24-3 late in the third quarter. Chiefs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Chargers are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in San Diego. |
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01-01-17 | Cardinals -6.5 v. Rams | Top | 44-6 | Win | 100 | 50 h 42 m | Show |
Cardinals – 6.5 Not much has gone right for the Los Angeles Rams since a Week 4 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, but they can end the campaign on a high note by completing a season sweep when they host their NFC West rivals on Sunday. The Rams overcame a shutout loss at San Francisco in the opener of their first season back in Los Angeles since 1994 by winning their next three games, including a 17-13 triumph in Arizona on Oct. 2. The Cardinals will be looking for revenge. The club has gone into a downward spiral since, however, and enters the 2016 finale with a six-game losing streak. The Cardinals also have had their problems this season, winning consecutive games just once and losing five of seven before posting a 34-31 victory in Seattle last week on the strength of a three-touchdown performance by David Johnson and a 43-yard field goal by Chandler Catanzaro as time expired. Cardinals are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Rams are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC. |
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01-01-17 | Saints v. Falcons -7 | Top | 32-38 | Loss | -110 | 50 h 41 m | Show |
Falcons – 7 The Atlanta Falcons have the NFC South title under wraps, but they’re playing to earn a week off when they host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in the final regular-season game at the Georgia Dome. The division-champion Falcons can wrap up the No. 2 seed in the conference and a first-round bye, while the Saints are trying to avoid a third straight 7-9 season. Matt Ryan has put up MVP-like numbers of his own, passing for 4,613 yards with 34 touchdowns and just seven interceptions to post a league-best quarterback rating. Ryan is surrounded by weapons, with star receiver Julio Jones (76 receptions, 1,313 yards, 5 TDs) and a solid backfield duo of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman leading the way. Atlanta’s defense has given up its share of yardage but also has come up with big plays when needed, including a league-high 14 1/2 sacks from linebacker Vic Beasley. Ryan has thrown touchdown passes to an NFL-record 13 different players this season. Saints are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games in Week 17. Falcons are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. |
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01-01-17 | Browns v. Steelers UNDER 43 | Top | 24-27 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 16 m | Show |
Browns/Steelers under 43 The Pittsburgh Steelers already have wrapped up the AFC North and are surging toward the postseason with a six-game winning streak. The Steelers will try to balance staying sharp with avoiding injuries when they host the Cleveland Browns in the regular-season finale on Sunday. Star running back Le'Veon Bell is not expected to play in the finale and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver Antonio Brown and center Maurkice Pouncey will receive "rest consideration," according to coach Mike Tomlin. The Browns ensured they would not go winless this season by posting a 20-17 victory over San Diego last week and already are looking toward the future. Cleveland would lock up the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft with a loss this week. Under is 6-0 in Browns last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 9-2-1 in Steelers last 12 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. |
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01-01-17 | Jaguars v. Colts -4.5 | Top | 20-24 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 16 m | Show |
Colts – 4.5 After failing to punch their ticket to the postseason for the second straight year, the host Indianapolis Colts look to avoid the indignity of being knocked out by the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday when the AFC South rivals meet at Lucas Oil Stadium. While Jacksonville is trying to finish strong to make it more attractive for a new coach in the offseason, Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano told reporters he plans to play his starters despite the game holding little meaning in the standings. ""Our message this week is to finish," Pagano said. "We need to find a way to go into the offseason on a high note. It's much better than the alternative. We have a game to win." Andrew Luck recorded his fifth straight multi-touchdown performance in Saturday's 33-25 loss to Oakland and also had two scoring strikes in the earlier meeting with Jacksonville. The former top overall pick is on pace for career highs in completion percentage (63.8) and quarterback rating (96.8) while Frank Gore is zeroing in on an impressive accomplishment as well. The veteran needs 36 rushing yards to record his ninth 1,000-yard season and first by a running back at the age of 33 or older since John Riggins accomplished the feat in 1984. Lay the number with the Colts. |
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12-31-16 | Bucks v. Bulls -2.5 | Top | 116-96 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
Bulls The Milwaukee Bucks smacked around the Chicago Bulls twice earlier this month and look to do it again on the final day of the calendar year when the teams meet Saturday in the Windy City. Milwaukee won games on back-to-back nights by an average of 18.5 points, holding the Bulls to a season-low 69 points in the second contest. This veteran Bulls team will be highly motivated and out for revenge. Bucks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. Bucks are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Chicago. |
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12-31-16 | Washington +14 v. Alabama | Top | 7-24 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 4 m | Show |
Washington Top-ranked Alabama begins its pursuit of its fifth national championship in 10 seasons under coach Nick Saban in the Peach Bowl when it takes on No. 4 Washington on Dec. 31 in the College Football Playoff semifinal contest. The Crimson Tide defeated Clemson in last season's title game and have won their last 25 overall games. The Huskies have ascended quickly under third-year coach Chris Petersen and are enjoying their best season since the 1991 Don James-coached unbeaten squad shared the national championship with Miami. The quarterbacks are highly productive but pack different skill sets as Washington's Jake Browning is an efficient pro-style signal caller while Alabama's Jalen Hurts is a multi-faceted player who runs nearly as well as he throws. Browning, a sophomore, passed for 3,280 yards and a school-record 42 touchdowns. This college playoff matchup will be closer than most think so take the points. |
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12-30-16 | Florida State +7.5 v. Michigan | Top | 33-32 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
Florida State Sixth-ranked Michigan looks to overcome the disappointment of missing out on the College Football Playoff when it faces No. 10 Florida State in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30 in Miami. The Wolverines seemed poised to make their first appearance in the CFP until they dropped two of their last three games down the stretch, including a controversial 30-27 double-overtime loss to No. 2 Ohio State. The Seminoles were picked fourth in the preseason USA Today Coaches' poll but failed to live up to the hype, suffering losses to Louisville (60-23), North Carolina (37-35) and second-ranked Clemson (37-34) during a six-week span, as they failed to advance to the ACC title game for the second time in as many seasons. The key to the matchup could hinge on whose offensive line protects their quarterback the best as Florida State led the nation with 47 sacks while Michigan finished right behind the Seminoles with 44 in the regular season. DeMarcus Walker led the country with 15 sacks and anchors a talented Seminoles' defensive front that has the potential to wreak havoc on the Wolverines' offensive line, which struggled in the last three games of the season. Wolverines are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Seminoles are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 Bowl games. This will be a close game so take the points. |
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12-30-16 | Clippers v. Rockets -5.5 | Top | 116-140 | Win | 100 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
Rockets The Los Angeles Clippers are struggling with a season-worst four consecutive losses and they will attempt to halt the skid when they visit the Houston Rockets on Friday. Los Angeles is just 8-10 since winning 14 of its first 16 games while the Rockets are soaring with a 13-2 mark in December. Houston ranks second in the NBA in scoring at 113.8 points per game and scored 100 or more points in 19 consecutive contests. The Rockets possess the third-best record in the Western Conference - the Clippers are fourth - and are 11-3 at home as they open a four-game homestand. Los Angeles began a three-game road trip with a disappointing 102-98 loss to New Orleans - a game in which the Pelicans had a 29-2 edge in fast-break points. The Rockets are averaging 119.1 points during the month and made 99 more 3-pointers than the opposition. Point guard James Harden is leading the charge with December averages of 26.5 points, 11.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds while backup shooting guard Eric Gordon is averaging 19 points. Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games. Rockets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 vs. Western Conference and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific. |
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12-29-16 | Mavs +3 v. Lakers | Top | 101-89 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Mavs The Dallas Mavericks aren't winning many games this season but they hold a recent mastery of the Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas is looking for its 12th consecutive win over the host Lakers on Thursday, and the streak includes a 109-97 win in Los Angeles on Nov. 8. Neither team is enjoying much success this season as Dallas has been one of the worst teams in the Western Conference since the outset of the season and Los Angeles owns the same number of losses (league-high 23) as the Mavericks and 76ers. The Lakers dropped to 2-13 in December with a 102-100 home loss against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday while the Mavericks suffered a 123-107 home loss to the Houston Rockets. Veteran power forward Dirk Nowitzki only saw playing time in the first half of each of the three games since his recent return from an Achilles' tendon injury. That same pattern figures to hold true against the Lakers as Dallas wants to proceed cautiously and not risk Nowitzki experiencing a setback. Point guard Deron Williams is also back in the Mavs lineup. Mavericks are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Lakers are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. |
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12-29-16 | Thunder +2 v. Grizzlies | Top | 80-114 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 38 m | Show |
Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder are more than just Russell Westbrook, but the superstar point guard is the relentless engine driving them forward. Westbrook will try to follow up another triple-double and lead the Thunder to a fifth consecutive win when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Westbrook had his latest triple-double wrapped up by midway through the third quarter on Tuesday but was still diving for loose balls and taking charges late into the fourth quarter with the game already decided in a 106-94 win at Miami. The Grizzlies are stumbling in the opposite direction with back-to-back losses and setbacks in five of their last seven games after ending a two-game trip with a 113-103 loss at Boston on Tuesday. Oklahoma City took two of the three meetings last season, including a 125-88 win in Memphis on Dec. 8, 2015. Thunder are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games. Grizzlies are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Los Angeles. |
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12-28-16 | Raptors v. Warriors OVER 225 | Top | 111-121 | Win | 100 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
Raptors/Warriors over The Toronto Raptors have yet to lose on their six-game road trip but the path is only growing harder with a visit to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. The Raptors, who already have two losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and one to the Warriors on the 2016-17 resume, are trying to prove that they belong in the conversation as one of the best teams in the league. The Warriors' Christmas approach saw them squander a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead at Cleveland in an NBA Finals rematch on Sunday and fall 109-108 to end their latest winning streak at seven. The Raptors are one of the few teams with a backcourt that can match the Warriors in terms of production, and point guard Kyle Lowry is averaging 24.3 points on 56.4 percent shooting in December. Over is 9-1 in Raptors last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and is 17-7 in Raptors last 24 overall. Over is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 games playing on 2 days rest and is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Golden State. |
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12-28-16 | Bucks v. Pistons -3 | Top | 119-94 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Pistons The Detroit Pistons ended a five-game losing streak with a win over the LeBron James-less Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday and will try to make it two straight when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Pistons put together their strongest defensive effort in weeks in the win and are hoping that carries over into the rest of the season. The Bucks just got through with a schedule quirk that saw them play home-and-home sets against the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards in the last six contests and could stand to find their own consistency on the defensive end. Milwaukee breezed past Washington at home 123-96 at home on Friday but began its four-game road trip with a 107-102 setback on Monday. Detroit wants to be known for its defense and still leads the Eastern Conference with an average of 97.9 points allowed. Detroit took the last four in the series, including a 98-83 win in the first 2016-17 meeting on Oct. 30. Bucks are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. |
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12-27-16 | Thunder -3.5 v. Heat | Top | 106-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Thunder Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook is enjoying another hot streak and wowed the basketball-viewing world with another strong performance on Christmas Day in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Westbrook will try to stay simmering when the Thunder go for their fourth consecutive win and begin a stretch with 14 of 18 games on the road at the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Westbrook delivered 31 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds in a 112-100 victory over the Timberwolves on Sunday and is averaging 38 points, 12.4 assists and 10 rebounds over the last five contests. The Heat have a group of young guys trying to get better as well but are not enjoying quite as much success while dropping nine of their last 12 games. Miami has been off since squandering a 14-point, third-quarter lead in a 91-87 loss at New Orleans on Friday. Thunder are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Heat are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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12-25-16 | Ravens v. Steelers -5.5 | Top | 27-31 | Loss | -110 | 51 h 5 m | Show |
Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have given football fans quite the gift with their intense rivalry, but the AFC North rivals are in line to give themselves an impressive present on Christmas Day with a victory at the other's expense. Pittsburgh can clinch the division with a victory on Sunday at Heinz Field while Baltimore can claim the AFC North title with wins in its final two games. While the Steelers have won five in a row overall to claim a one-game edge in the standings over the Ravens, Baltimore has emerged victorious in four straight in the series - including a 21-14 triumph on Nov. 6. So you know the Steelers want this one bad. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passed and rushed for a score in the first meeting with Baltimore and connected with Eli Rogers in the fourth quarter of a 24-20 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday. Six field goals by kicker Chris Boswell packed a punch against the Bengals, who may have the final say of who wins this division when they host the Ravens in a key Week 17 showdown on New Year's Day. Ravens are 6-17 ATS in their last 23 games in December and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games. Steelers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games in December and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. |
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12-24-16 | Bucs +3.5 v. Saints | Top | 24-31 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 59 m | Show |
Bucs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the few teams that managed to shut down the New Orleans Saints’ high-powered offense this season, and they hope to do it again on the road Saturday with both teams’ playoff hopes on the line. The Saints have won eight of the last 10 meetings, but Tampa Bay posted a 16-11 triumph at home in Week 14 and also claimed a victory in their trip to New Orleans last season. The Buccaneers are one game behind first-place Atlanta in the NFC South and tied with Green Bay for the final wild-card spot, and though they could make the playoffs without winning out, coach Dirk Koetter would rather not entertain such scenarios. New Orleans still has an outside shot at the postseason but needs to win its final two games and get plenty of help. In fact, the Saints could be eliminated before Saturday’s game kicks off if either Washington or Green Bay win earlier in the day. Buccaneers are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Buccaneers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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12-24-16 | Falcons -2.5 v. Panthers | Top | 33-16 | Win | 100 | 24 h 34 m | Show |
Falcons The Carolina Panthers think they’re a different team than the one that was torched in a road loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4, and they’ll have to prove it in a rematch at home on Saturday to keep alive their slim playoff hopes. The Falcons, meanwhile, are closing in on clinching a playoff berth and hope to keep their high-octane offense rolling after posting back-to-back blowout wins. The Falcons are clinging to a one-game lead over Tampa Bay in the NFC South and can clinch the division title with a win and a Buccaneers loss or tie. Atlanta has topped 40 points in consecutive games and five times overall this season, including the 48-33 home victory after which Carolina defensive coordinator Sean McDermott recalls a miserable flight home. Ryan has recorded 17 touchdown passes and three interceptions in his last seven road games. The Panthers have won two straight to keep hold of their dwindling postseason hopes, but they need to capture their final two games and get a ridiculous amount of help from four teams. Falcons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC South. |
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12-24-16 | Dolphins +5 v. Bills | Top | 34-31 | Win | 100 | 24 h 33 m | Show |
Dolphins The Miami Dolphins can secure their first playoff berth in eight years on Saturday afternoon with a win against the host Buffalo Bills in addition to a Denver loss at Kansas City. First things first for the Dolphins, who are bidding for their ninth win in 10 outings overall and their first victory in western New York since 2011 when quarterback Matt Moore threw two touchdown passes in a 30-23 triumph. The 32-year-old Moore executed quite nicely in his first start in five years, throwing a career-high four touchdowns in Saturday's 34-13 romp over the New York Jets. Dolphins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Bills are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Bills are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. |
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12-22-16 | Spurs -118 v. Clippers | Top | 101-106 | Loss | -118 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
Spurs The Los Angeles Clippers didn't really miss Blake Griffin in their first game after his knee surgery but surely could use the perennial All-Star power forward on Thursday when they host the powerful San Antonio Spurs. Griffin fared well in a win over San Antonio earlier in the campaign, and the task of winning without him will be tough with the Spurs a dynamic 15-1 on the road this season. San Antonio won five straight contests and 18 of its last 20 after rallying for a 102-100 win on Tuesday to halt the Houston Rockets' 10-game winning streak. Small forward Kawhi Leonard averages 23.9 points and will certainly exploit some mismatch opportunities depending on how the Clippers utilize the different forward possibilities. Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. |
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12-22-16 | Giants -1.5 v. Eagles | Top | 19-24 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 43 m | Show |
Giants - 2.5 The New York Giants' road to their first postseason berth in five years could reach its intended destination on Thursday, as they travel down Interstate 95 to visit the NFC East-rival Philadelphia Eagles. The Giants have won two in a row overall, but their mediocre 3-3 mark away from home leaves a bit to be desired as they attempt to capture their first playoff berth since their magical 2011 season when they went on to win Super Bowl XLVI. Eli Manning threw two of his season-high four touchdown passes to Odell Beckham Jr. in New York's 28-23 victory over Philadelphia on Nov. 6 and has tossed multiple scoring strikes in six of his last seven contests. Manning and Beckham could be in for a big day against cellar-dwelling Philadelphia, which has dropped five in a row overall and has allowed two passing scores in each of its last four games. Rookie Carson Wentz failed to throw for a touchdown in the first meeting with the Giants and for the fourth time in seven games in the Eagles' 27-26 setback to the Ravens. Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. |
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12-21-16 | Wizards v. Bulls -4 | Top | 107-97 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
Bulls The Chicago Bulls were as low as they had been all season after a disastrous week that saw them drop three straight, culminating with a 95-69 home setback against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. One weekend of practice and one win turned the outlook around, and the Bulls will try to build on the momentum when they host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The Bulls found their form while shooting 72.7 percent in the first half on Monday en route to a 113-82 triumph over the visiting Detroit Pistons. The Wizards look like a playoff contender when their shots are falling as well, but they struggle if guards John Wall and Bradley Beal are off the mark. The two combined to go 3-of-16 from 3-point range on Monday and Washington ended up falling 107-105 to the Indiana Pacers to drop to 2-9 on the road. Butler collected 37 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a 106-95 home win over Washington on Nov. 12. Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulls are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Lay the small number with the Bulls at home. |
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12-20-16 | Pacers v. Knicks -4.5 | Top | 111-118 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Knicks The New York Knicks expect to have point guard Derrick Rose back in the lineup Tuesday night when they attempt to snap a three-game losing streak against the visiting Indiana Pacers. Rose (back) missed three games and most of a fourth during the Knicks' recently completed five-game road trip but was a full participant in Monday's practice. The Pacers are seeking their first three-game winning streak of the season after outlasting Washington 107-105 at home Monday night. Paul George stayed hot with 27 points, the eighth time in nine outings he has topped the 20-point mark. Pacers Guards Monta Ellis (groin) and Rodney Stuckey (hamstring) have missed the last five games and three games, respectively. Indiana is 1-5 in the second game of back-to-backs this season and are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games playing on 0 days rest. Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Home team is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. |
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12-20-16 | Magic +3.5 v. Heat | Top | 136-130 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
Magic The Orlando Magic came into this season with very high expectations and have yet to show on a consistent basis that they are a playoff caliber team through 29 games. Orlando followed a promising 4-1 road trip with five losses in the last seven games and looks to begin turning things back in a positive direction Tuesday when it visits the similarly disappointing Miami Heat. The Heat have been hampered by injuries all season, managing to win just two of their last nine games while struggling to get consistent contributions outside of guard Goran Dragic and center Hassan Whiteside. Miami is expected to be without SG Rodney McGruder (ankle) on Tuesday and SG Wayne Ellington (hamstring) is questionable. Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. |
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12-19-16 | Hawks v. Thunder -3 | Top | 110-108 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
Thunder – 3 Russell Westbrook is sick of talking about triple-doubles, but not so sick of racking them up on the court and leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to wins. Westbrook will try to follow up his latest statistical marvel and lead the Thunder to another win when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Westbrook went three straight games without a triple-double and shot 14-of-44 from the floor in back-to-back losses before finding his form with 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 11 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists in Saturday's 114-101 win over the Phoenix Suns. Westbrook collected 32 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in a 102-99 win at Atlanta on Dec. 5. The Hawks are having some trouble stringing together good nights and dropped below .500 again with a 107-99 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Atlanta dropped 12 of its last 16 games and is struggling on the defensive end while surrendering an average of 116 points in the last three contests. Hawks are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Thunder are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Southeast and are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 7-20 ATS in the last 27 meetings. |
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12-18-16 | Bucs v. Cowboys -7 | Top | 20-26 | Loss | -100 | 52 h 8 m | Show |
Tampa Bay + 7 Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones keeps opening the door to a quarterback controversy on his team, but no one else seems to be biting. There is no controversy on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are closing in on a playoff spot behind Jameis Winston as they prepare to visit the NFC-leading Cowboys on Sunday. Rookie Dak Prescott took the quarterback job when Tony Romo was hurt in the preseason and ran with it, guiding Dallas to 11 wins in the first 12 games before matching his interception total from those first 12 games with two in a 10-7 loss at the rival New York Giants last week. The Buccaneers are winners of five straight to pull into the No. 6 spot in the NFC, a half-game ahead of the Washington Redskins and one game clear of the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers. Tampa Bay is tied with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South and is staring at a tough close to the regular season with a trip to New Orleans and a home game against the Carolina Panthers after the visit to Dallas. Winston is drawing raves for his leadership during Tampa Bay's winning streak but could use more from top receiver Mike Evans, who was limited to 80 yards without a touchdown in the last two games. Dallas WR Dez Bryant (back) was held to one catch on nine targets last week and was limited in practice this week. Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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12-18-16 | Raiders -2.5 v. Chargers | Top | 19-16 | Win | 100 | 48 h 3 m | Show |
Oakland – 2.5 The Oakland Raiders lost both their hold on the top seed in the AFC and first place in the AFC West in the same night, but they can still wrap up their first postseason berth in 14 years when they visit the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. The Raiders have had 10 days off since suffering their first road loss in a 21-13 setback at Kansas City. Oakland has won three straight against the Chargers, although they had to erase an eight-point second-half deficit in a 34-31 win in Week 5. San Diego is out of playoff contention. In the first meeting against San Diego, Carr threw for 317 yards and connected on scoring passes to wideouts Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper, who were each limited in Thursday's practice. Running back Latavius Murray sat out the earlier matchup because of injury, but he is coming off his second 100-yard game of the season and has nine rushing TDs in the last seven games. Defensive end Khalil Mack has registered 10 sacks during an eight-game streak. Raiders are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Chargers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Raiders are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings in San Diego. |
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12-18-16 | Steelers -3 v. Bengals | Top | 24-20 | Win | 100 | 45 h 37 m | Show |
Steelers – 3 The Pittsburgh Steelers have surged back to the top of the AFC North on the heels of a four-game winning streak, but they will face a tough divisional matchup when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. Pittsburgh moved into first place in the AFC North with a 27-20 win in the snow at Buffalo last weekend -- its third road victory during the four-game run. The Steelers scraped out a 24-16 win over Cincinnati in Week 2 and that was without running back Le'Veon Bell, the reigning AFC Offensive Player of the Week who was serving a suspension at the time. Bell rushed for three touchdowns and a franchise-record 236 yards last week. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is coming off one of his worst games of the season, tossing three interceptions at Buffalo to mark the third time he's failed to thrown a touchdown pass on the road. Pittsburgh's defense has been a force during the four-game run, registering 18 sacks. Roethlisberger is 10-2 in the regular season at Cincinnati. Steelers are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games in December. Bengals are 0-6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Steelers are 16-4-2 ATS in their last 22 meetings in Cincinnati. |
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12-18-16 | Colts v. Vikings -4.5 | Top | 34-6 | Loss | -110 | 45 h 37 m | Show |
Vikings – 4.5 The Indianapolis Colts had control of their own destiny before falling last week and now need to win and get some help to move back into the playoff picture in the AFC. The Minnesota Vikings, who host the Colts on Sunday, are trying to push themselves back into the playoff picture as well and enter the week one game out of a wild card spot in the NFC. Indianapolis' inability to protect quarterback Andrew Luck is a big part of the problem this season, and the team figures to start three rookies on the offensive line Sunday. Luck missed practice time this week with shoulder and elbow injuries but is not expected to sit out on Sunday. Peterson has not played since suffering a torn meniscus in Week 2, and a potential return this week will be discussed by several people in the organization. Minnesota QB Sam Bradford leads the NFL in completion percentage (71.2). Colts are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Vikings are 8-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record and are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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12-17-16 | Dolphins -2 v. Jets | Top | 34-13 | Win | 100 | 28 h 1 m | Show |
Dolphins – 2 Quarterback Ryan Tannehill will be sidelined by an ACL sprain and the Dolphins will start long time veteran Matt Moore who should hold his own vs. the Jets pass defense. Jay Ajayi and the ground should have success vs. a Jets team that was gashed for 193 rushing yards by Carlos Hyde last week. Ajayi amassed 111 yards in Miami's victory over New York on Nov. 6. New York has a league-worst minus-18 turnover differential this season. The Dolphins have won 7 of their last 8 games and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall and I don’t see Bryce Petty beating the Dolphins, even at home. Dolphins are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Jets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Road team is 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 meetings. |
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12-17-16 | Rockets -3 v. Wolves | Top | 111-109 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Rockets The Houston Rockets will try to extend a pair of lengthy winning streaks and follow up a record-setting shooting performance when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. With Friday's 122-100 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Rockets had won nine in a row for the first time since their franchise-record 22-game run in 2008. James Harden and Eric Gordon scored 29 points apiece and combined to hit 13 of Houston's NBA-record 24 3-pointers (in an NBA-record 61 attempts), the squad's second straight game with at least 20 makes from long range. Houston has also won seven in a row over Minnesota, including three meetings last season in which it averaged 117.3 points. Harden is averaging 13.2 assists over his last five games and backcourt mate Patrick Beverley has chipped in 15 in the past two contests. In last season's three-game series sweep of the Timberwolves, Harden averaged 30 points and 10.3 assists. Houston is 4-0 in the second game of back-to-backs this season. Rockets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400 and are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games. Rockets are 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Minnesota. Timberwolves are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. |
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12-16-16 | Hawks v. Raptors -7.5 | Top | 125-121 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 1 m | Show |
Raptors DeMar DeRozan continues scoring in big numbers and the Toronto Raptors continue winning, bringing a four-game winning streak into Friday’s home contest against an Atlanta Hawks’ team moving in the opposite direction. DeRozan posted his 13th 30-point game of the season in Wednesday’s victory over Philadelphia, pushing Toronto 11 games above .500, while the Hawks dropped eight of 10 to fall outside of the Eastern Conference’s top eight. DeRozan averages 28 points for a Raptors’ offense that came into Thursday third in the NBA in scoring at 111.9 per contest, and victories in 10 of the past 11 games lifted Toronto to a four-game lead over the New York Knicks in the Atlantic Division. Atlanta’s struggles continue since opening the season 9-2, falling 131-120 at home Tuesday to Orlando for its 11th loss in the past 14 games. Atlanta allowed Orlando – one of the worst-scoring teams in the NBA – to score 36 points above its average and shoot 58.6 percent from the field. The Raptors are shooting an NBA-best 44.6 percent from 3-point range in December, averaging 117.6 points per game this month. Hawks are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss. Raptors are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. Eastern Conference and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Hawks are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Toronto. |
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12-16-16 | Pistons -1 v. Wizards | Top | 108-122 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 31 m | Show |
Pistons The Detroit Pistons were embarrassed by an 18-point home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday but looked like a different team after a couple of days of practice. The Pistons will try to carry the effort they showed in a 95-85 triumph at Dallas on Wednesday back to the East Coast when they visit the Washington Wizards on Friday. Detroit, which leads the Eastern Conference in scoring defense (95.7 points), appeared headed for a second straight loss against a sub-.500 team on Wednesday before stepping up in the fourth quarter and locking down on the defensive end. The Wizards are in the bottom third of the East in scoring defense (106.2 points). Detroit is still integrating point guard Reggie Jackson back into the rotation after he missed the first 21 games recovering from a knee injury, and he delivered season highs of 20 points and 30 minutes on Wednesday. Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Wizards are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Pistons are 17-8 ATS in the last 25 meetings. |
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12-15-16 | Knicks v. Warriors -14 | Top | 90-103 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Warriors The Golden State Warriors are no longer dominating teams from start to finish like they were during a 12-game winning streak last month, but the stars are still finding ways to come through when it matters. Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and company will try to make the latest winning streak three straight when they host the New York Knicks on Thursday. Curry scored 30 points and Durant added 27 on Tuesday, but Green's defense got most of the postgame praise. The Knicks are taking a big step up in competition after suffering a 113-111 overtime loss at lowly Phoenix on Tuesday in which star forward Carmelo Anthony went 3-of-15 from the floor and wasn't even the worst starter on the floor for New York. Derrick Rose went 0-of-6 and managed two points in 10 minutes before leaving after experiencing the back pain that kept him out of two games last week. Rose is very questionable for tonight. The Knicks are playing their fourth road game in seven days and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Knicks are 3-11 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Warriors are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 Thursday games and are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest. Golden State took the two meetings last season by a total of 57 points. I’ll lay the big number with the Warriors in a rout. |
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12-15-16 | Pacers v. Pelicans -2.5 | Top | 95-102 | Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans are nearing the point of the season in which they need to start reeling off victories or risk playing out the string over the second half of the campaign. New Orleans dropped six of its last seven contests and is actually hoping that a loss -- a close one to Golden State -- can prompt a turnaround when it hosts the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. The Pelicans put up a ferocious effort against the Warriors before succumbing 113-109 on Tuesday and coach Alvin Gentry wants to see that type of exertion on a more frequent basis. The Pacers haven't yet gotten things in-sync under first-year coach Nate McMillan and dropped to .500 with Wednesday's 95-89 road loss against the Miami Heat. Indiana is just 3-9 on the road and the loss to Miami began a stretch in which it plays six of eight games away from home. The Pacers haven't won three consecutive games all season but had a chance on Wednesday before falling apart in the fourth quarter while scoring just 10 points. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest and are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games. Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. |
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12-14-16 | Kings v. Rockets -9.5 | Top | 98-132 | Win | 100 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
Rockets The Houston Rockets are the hottest team in the NBA and seek their eighth consecutive victory when they host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Houston hasn't lost in December and is averaging 119.1 points during the winning streak but only narrowly slipped the past the woeful Brooklyn Nets 122-118 on Monday. Star guard James Harden recorded his 10th 30-point outing of the season when he posted 36 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds against the Nets. Harden is averaging 13 assists over the past three games after a brief lull in which he registered eight or fewer four times during a five-game span. Backup shooting guard Eric Gordon buried six 3-pointers in each of the past two games and is averaging 21.7 points over the last nine contests. Sacramento is beginning a stretch of three straight road games and five of six. The Kings won just two of their past seven overall games and one of the victories was vs. the hapless Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Sacramento SF Rudy Gay (hip flexor) and SG Ben McLemore (thigh) were injured Monday and are out tonight. The Rockets won nine of the past 10 meetings, including a 117-104 road victory on Nov. 25. Kings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Rockets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss and are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference. Kings are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings. |
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12-14-16 | Raptors -8 v. 76ers | Top | 123-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show |
Raptors Toronto's 122-100 rout of Milwaukee on Monday night was its ninth victory in the last 10 games, vaulting the Raptors 10 games over .500 for the first time this season, at 17-7. They lead the Atlantic Division and are second in the Eastern Conference only to the Cavaliers, who beat them in last year's conference finals. DeMar DeRozan poured in 30 points against the Bucks and is fifth in the NBA in scoring at 27.9 per game. Terrence Ross added a season-high 25 in 21 minutes off the bench which has been playing extremely well for Toronto. Point guard Kyle Lowry, a Philadelphia native, has been particularly hot of late. He scored 18 points Monday and is averaging 24.9 points a game over his last nine games, while shooting 58.6 percent from the floor and 62.5 percent from 3-point range. The Sixers (6-18) remain last in the Eastern Conference, but beat New Orleans last Thursday to snap a franchise-record-tying 23-game road losing streak. They followed that up with a 97-79 victory Sunday in Detroit, the first time Philadelphia has won back-to-back road games since December 2014. I don’t look for that to continue vs. this solid Raptors team. The 76ers Joel Embiid did not play against New Orleans, as he was resting and plagued by elbow inflammation.He is probable tonight but will not be at 100%.  Nerlens Noel, making his first appearance after missing the first 23 games following minor knee surgery, left the game with an ankle sprain and is doubtful to play Wednesday. Raptors are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference and are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall. 76ers are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 vs. NBA Atlantic. Raptors are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. |
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12-13-16 | Magic +8 v. Hawks | Top | 131-120 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Magic The Atlanta Hawks seem to be pulling themselves out of a funk that saw them drop 10 of 11 games and will try to pick up their third consecutive win when they host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The Hawks overcame a 20-point deficit in a 114-110 win at Milwaukee on Friday and saw it as a big step in the right direction but I’m not so sure. Atlanta managed to temporarily pull out of its nose dive with hard-fought Dec. 7 win over Miami and a close win at Milwaukee Dec. 9. But Hawks had lost 10 of 12 SU previous, and were just 3-10 last 13 vs. line. There are indicators that Frank Vogel’s Orlando might not be far from turning the corner, as Magic won 4 of 5 in recent stretch before losing three straight. Orlando defensive efficiency ranked in the top five of the league. Magic are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest. Hawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Magic are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. |
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12-12-16 | Ravens +7 v. Patriots | Top | 23-30 | Push | 0 | 55 h 15 m | Show |
Ravens The New England Patriots did not even have to take the field to seize control of their postseason destiny and they can solidify the front-running status when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. Oakland's loss to Kansas City on Thursday night put the Patriots one-half game up for the No. 1 seed in the AFC entering the final quarter of the season. New England has won three in a row and can wrap up the AFC East title for an eight consecutive season -- which would be an NFL record -- with a win over Baltimore and a loss by Miami. The Patriots own a deceptive 7-1 regular-season record in the series against the Ravens, who have been a major nemesis for New England and quarterback Tom Brady. Four of the last six meetings (playoffs included) have been decided by four points or fewer and Baltimore owns a pair of postseason victories over the Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The stakes are equally high for the Ravens, who are tied with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North but currently hold the tiebreaker over the Steelers. Ravens are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Monday games and are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Ravens are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in New England. |
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12-12-16 | Bucks v. Raptors -8 | Top | 100-122 | Win | 100 | 7 h 8 m | Show |
Raptors The Milwaukee Bucks want to be contenders in the Eastern Conference, but a lack of execution down the stretch in games against sub-.500 teams will need to be cleaned up first. The Bucks will measure themselves against one of the best teams in the East when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Milwaukee was enjoying a stretch of five wins in six games - with the lone loss a one-point setback to San Antonio - and looked like a team on the rise before dropping games to the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. The Bucks squandered a 20-point lead in the 114-110 setback at home against the Hawks and gave up an 11-0 run down the stretch at Washington en route to a 110-105 setback. The Raptors are more experienced at closing games out and have been off since Friday, when they erased an eight-point halftime deficit and held the Boston Celtics off at the end to earn a 101-94 road triumph. Toronto won eight of its last nine games, including a 105-99 triumph at Milwaukee on Nov. 25. Bucks forward Khris Middleton is out for this game. Bucks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Raptors are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win. Bucks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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12-11-16 | Knicks -2 v. Lakers | Top | 118-112 | Win | 100 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
Knicks The feel-good story of the young Los Angeles Lakers through the first month of the season is beginning to turn sour as the losses mount. The Lakers will try to ride veteran Lou Williams and end a five-game slide when they host Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks on Sunday. Los Angeles is missing its missing its starting backcourt of second-year point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) and veteran Nick Young (calf), and doesn't seem to have an answer for any opponent at the defensive end. The Lakers dropped a 119-115 decision to the Phoenix Suns at home on Friday and are allowing opponents an average of 112.8 points while going 3-10 in the last 13 games. The Knicks are trending in the opposite direction with wins in five of the last six and started the road trip strong with a 103-100 triumph in Sacramento on Friday. Knicks PG Derrick Rose (back) missed the last two games but expects to play Sunday. Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Lakers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. |
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12-11-16 | Saints v. Bucs -2.5 | Top | 11-16 | Win | 100 | 49 h 26 m | Show |
Bucs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have surged to the top of the NFC South standings, but they need to solve a recent nemesis to stay there. The Buccaneers aim for their fifth straight victory Sunday as they host the New Orleans Saints, who have won eight of the last nine meetings between the division rivals. The Buccaneers are tied with Atlanta atop the division at 7-5, but New Orleans is just two games back and has three head-to-head meetings with the top two teams over the final four weeks of the season. While Tampa Bay has been surging, the Saints have been slipping. New Orleans has lost three of its last four games and is coming off a 28-13 home loss to Detroit last week. Tampa Bay has turned around its season with a balanced offense and an opportunistic defense that has forced 11 turnovers during the four-game winning streak. The defense produced a touchdown and a game-saving interception in the end zone to preserve last week’s 28-21 win at San Diego. Buccaneers are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. |
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12-11-16 | Vikings -3 v. Jaguars | Top | 25-16 | Win | 100 | 46 h 1 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings not only have yielded their grip on first place in the NFC North but also have dropped out of the top six in the conference as they prepare to visiting the skidding Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Minnesota's 5-0 start to the season is a distant memory in the wake of six losses in seven games that dropped the team one game out of the final playoff slot. The Vikings have lost their last four games by a combined 17 points and are coming off another narrow defeat, a 17-15 setback to NFC-leading Dallas on Dec 1. With three extra days of rest and coach Mike Zimmer returning after missing one game following emergency surgery for a torn retina, Minnesota cannot afford another misstep against the free-falling Jaguars. Jacksonville was a trendy preseason pick to compete for the AFC South title, but it has dropped seven consecutive games since a 17-16 win at Chicago -- a division rival of the Vikings. Jacksonville's offense remains stuck in the mud and a big reason is the struggles of Blake Bortles, who leads the NFL in both interceptions (15) and turnovers (19). Bortles has had three interceptions returned for touchdowns in the last four games. Vikings are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. |
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12-11-16 | Steelers -2.5 v. Bills | Top | 27-20 | Win | 100 | 46 h 0 m | Show |
Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a late push to climb back into the AFC postseason picture and go for their fourth consecutive victory when they visit the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Bills also are trying to stay in the playoff hunt and may have to run the table as they kick off a three-game homestand against Pittsburgh. The Steelers have bounced back from a four-game losing streak by posting three straight double-digit victories to remain in a tie with Baltimore for first place in the AFC North. The Ravens currently own the tiebreaker, but still have to pay a visit to Pittsburgh, which is 9-1 under coach Mike Tomlin in December of the past three seasons. Buffalo's only path to the postseason is via the wild card and blowing a 15-point lead in last week's 38-24 loss at Oakland left little margin for error. With Ben Roethlisberger at the helm of a high-powered attack that features running back Le'Veon Bell and wide receiver Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh's offense typically garners the headlines. However, a much-maligned defense that was pierced for 113 points during the four-game skid has answered the bell during the winning streak, allowing a total of 30 points and holding the New York Giants to one touchdown until the final minute of last week's 24-14 victory. Steelers are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games in December. Bills are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Steelers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings. |
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12-11-16 | Texans v. Colts -6.5 | Top | 22-17 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 60 m | Show |
Colts It's a three-team battle for the AFC North, with the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts all tied for the top spot at 6-6. The Texans, who already own one win over the Titans, can clinch the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Colts when they play on Sunday. Houston might be playing the worst football of the three teams at the moment, enduring a three-game losing streak due in large part to its lackluster offense. Indianapolis' offense is back to operating in high gear with Andrew Luck out of the league's concussion protocol and is coming off a season-best 41-10 shellacking of the New York Jets on Monday. Osweiler is 31st in the NFL among 32 qualified quarterbacks with a 74.2 rating and is last in yards per attempt at 5.77, but Coach Bill O'Brien put the team's struggles on himself after a 21-13 loss at Green Bay last week. Houston's defense has carried the team most of the season but is starting to spring leaks with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (wrist/elbow) and cornerback Johnathan Joseph (ribs) sitting out practice this week. Texans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Colts are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Texans are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Indianapolis. |
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12-10-16 | Blazers v. Pacers +2 | Top | 111-118 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
Pacers The Portland Trail Blazers attempt to avoid their second three-game losing streak of the season when they visit the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. The Trail Blazers are 1-2 entering the fourth contest of a five-game road and have dropped back-to-back games to Milwaukee and Memphis. Portland posted its second-lowest scoring output of the season and blew a 13-point, fourth-quarter lead while suffering an 88-86 loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. The Pacers ended a five-game road trip on a sour note on Friday by falling 111-103 to the struggling Dallas Mavericks to finish 2-3 on the swing. Trail Blazers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. |
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12-10-16 | Nuggets -3 v. Magic | Top | 121-113 | Win | 100 | 6 h 16 m | Show |
Nuggets The Orlando Magic hope to swing their see-saw season back in the positive direction when they host the struggling Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. The Magic put together a strong road trip with four wins in five games, including an inspiring victory against San Antonio, but lost at home by 30 against Boston on Wednesday before Friday’s 109-88 setback at Charlotte. The Magic could be without centers Nikola Vucevic (back) and Bismack Biyombo (shoulder), who both left Friday’s game and will be re-evaluated Saturday, when they play their fourth game in five days. Orlando has been among the better defensive teams in the league much of the season, but gave up an average of 113 points the last two games while shooting below 38 percent from the field in both. Nuggets are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Nuggets are 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Orlando. |
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12-09-16 | Pacers -4.5 v. Mavs | Top | 103-111 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
Pacers The Dallas Mavericks are by far the lowest-scoring team in the NBA at an average of 92.1 points - nearly six points fewer than the next club - and are coming off one of their worst losses. The Indiana Pacers, who visit the Mavericks on Friday, own one of the worst scoring defenses in the Eastern Conference but make up some of the difference with a potent offense. The Mavericks expected to contend for a playoff spot this season but instead find themselves with the worst record in the Western Conference after the latest slide reached two straight with a 120-89 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The Pacers know all about inexcusable performances after a 142-106 loss in Golden State on Monday, but they managed to bounce back with a 109-94 triumph at Phoenix on Wednesday. Indiana owns a 2-2 mark on the five-game trip and allowed an average of 136.5 points in the two losses while holding opponents to 98 in the two wins. Indiana star Paul George enjoyed his best game since recovering from an ankle injury on Wednesday, when he collected 25 points and 13 rebounds. Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Mavericks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Pacers are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Dallas. |
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