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02-11-17 | Magic v. Mavs -6 | Top | 80-112 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Mavs Two teams moving in different directions face off when the Dallas Mavericks host the Orlando Magic on Saturday. The Mavericks started off slow and are surging of late while the Magic are plummeting out of the race in the Eastern Conference. Dallas spent the first two months just trying to stay out of the basement in the Western Conference but are winners of 10 of their last 15 games and are coming off a 112-105 overtime triumph over the Utah Jazz on Thursday in which Harrison Barnes scored eight of his 31 points in the extra period. Orlando can't seem to put 48 minutes together and squandered a double-digit lead in the first half at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday before suffering a 112-111 loss. Orlando lost at Atlanta and at Houston by a combined 51 points before committing 21 turnovers in the tight loss to the 76ers. Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 21 points on 10-of-13 shooting in the latest setback but was critical of his team's play. Magic are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games playing on 1 days rest. Mavericks are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 home games. Favorite is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Â |
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02-11-17 | Heat -4 v. 76ers | Top | 109-117 | Loss | -108 | 5 h 58 m | Show |
Heat The Miami Heat try to match the second-longest winning streak in franchise history when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. James Johnson's season-high 26 points led the Heat to their 13th consecutive victory Friday, a 108-99 comeback win at Brooklyn. The improbable streak, which began when Miami was 11-30 less than a month ago, pushed a squad once considered a lock for the lottery to within a game of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Miami won seven straight games decided by single digits and is 5-0 on the road during the winning streak. It will face a 76ers squad that dropped seven of eight before a 112-111 victory over Orlando on Thursday on a T.J. McConnell bucket in the closing seconds, and will once again play without star big man Joel Embiid, who missed eight straight games with a knee injury. The Heat won six of the last seven meetings. Heat are 10-0-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Heat are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia. |
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02-11-17 | Bucks v. Pacers -7 | Top | 116-100 | Loss | -101 | 4 h 27 m | Show |
Pacers All-Star small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to carry even more of the scoring load with sidekick Jabari Parker done for the season, and he aims to follow up a 41-point performance when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Parker was declared out for the rest of the campaign on Thursday due to a torn ACL in his left knee, and Antetokounmpo stepped up with a career-best scoring effort in Friday's 118-110 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Antetokounmpo's huge effort couldn't prevent Milwaukee from losing for the 12th time in 14 games as the hangover from the loss of Parker loomed over the squad. Indiana fell 112-107 to Washington on Friday for its second straight defeat following a season-best seven-game winning streak and has upcoming contests against San Antonio, Cleveland and the Wizards prior to the All-Star break so they will be highly motivated here tonight. Bucks are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Pacers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. |
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02-10-17 | Pelicans +4 v. Wolves | Top | 122-106 | Win | 100 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans can't seem to sustain any momentum and may have hit rock bottom with a 127-94 home loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Pelicans will try to pick up the pieces as they kick off a four-game road trip that will take them into the All-Star break with a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Timberwolves are in the same position, struggling to stay relevant in the Western Conference while dealing with inconsistent results. Timberwolves veteran SG Brandon Rush started the last three games in place of LaVine and is averaging 3.3 points on 3-of-12 shooting in 25.7 minutes. New Orleans coasted to a 123-96 home win over Minnesota behind 45 points on 17-of-27 shooting from Davis on Nov. 23. Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Timberwolves are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Pelicans are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. |
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02-10-17 | Pacers v. Wizards -5.5 | Top | 107-112 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
Wizards Two teams surging up the standings in the Eastern Conference square off when the Indiana Pacers visit the Washington Wizards on Friday. The Wizards had a 17-game home winning streak come to an end on Monday but bounced back with an overtime win at Brooklyn on Wednesday while the Pacers' seven-game winning streak was coming to an end in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Washington battled into overtime in one of the best games of the NBA season but was denied an 18th consecutive home win in Monday's 140-135 loss to the Cavaliers and had to fight off a bit of a hangover from that outing before putting away the Nets 114-110. The Pacers led Cleveland at halftime on Wednesday but completely fell off the pace after the break and ended up falling 132-117. One of Washington's 17 straight home wins came over Indiana, a 111-105 on Dec. 28 that pulled the team within a game of .500 at 15-16. The Wizards are now third in the Eastern Conference behind Cleveland and Boston and are getting star-level performances from shooting guard Bradley Beal, who followed up a 41-point effort on Monday with 31 points in 41 minutes at Brooklyn. Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Wizards are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. |
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02-09-17 | Jazz -4 v. Mavs | Top | 105-112 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
Jazz The Utah Jazz have recorded three victories in the season series and are looking to complete a sweep when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Utah last swept the Mavericks in 1998-99 and posted a 112-107 overtime victory in its previous visit to Dallas on Jan. 20. The Jazz extended their winning streak to four with a 127-94 triumph at New Orleans on Wednesday and sit three games behind third-place Houston in the Western Conference. Dallas lost 114-113 to Portland on Tuesday to begin a stretch during which it plays 11 of 14 games at home. The trio of small forward Harrison Barnes (26), power forward Dirk Nowitzki (25) and shooting guard Wesley Matthews (23) combined for 74 points but couldn't prevent the Mavericks from suffering their second straight defeat. The Jazz have won their last two visits to Dallas are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Mavericks are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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02-08-17 | Lakers v. Pistons -7.5 | Top | 102-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Pistons The Los Angeles Lakers just snapped a 12-game road losing streak and get the chance to pull even at 2-2 on their five-game trip when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The Lakers gave the Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics tough battles before breaking through with a dominant performance at the New York Knicks on Monday. Making the prospect of back-to-back wins difficult for Los Angeles is the play of the Pistons in their own building of late, and they secured their third straight home triumph with a 113-96 drubbing of Philadelphia on Monday. Detroit was looking for more aggressiveness and fewer turnovers Monday after getting trounced 105-84 in Indiana on Saturday and achieved both goals while committing 13 turnovers and scoring 66 points in the paint. Drummond collected 16 points and 17 rebounds in 26 minutes to lead the way - the fourth time in the last six games that he hauled in at least 17 boards. Look for him to have a big game here. Detroit took the last two meetings, including a 102-97 triumph in Los Angeles on Jan. 15. Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. |
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02-08-17 | Nuggets v. Hawks -4 | Top | 106-117 | Win | 100 | 8 h 37 m | Show |
Hawks The Denver Nuggets have struggled all season slowing opposing offenses, but head into the opening game of a three-game road trip Wednesday at the Atlanta Hawks coming off one of their best defensive performances of the season. Allowing 111.3 points per game – only two teams in the NBA give up more – the Nuggets locked down Dallas in a 110-87 victory Monday that kept Denver holding the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot. Atlanta looks to tighten its defense after allowing Utah to shoot 61.3 percent from the field in a 120-95 blowout loss at home on Monday. Atlanta G Dennis Schroder scored 27 points as the Hawks edged Denver 109-108 on Dec. 23 in Atlanta; Denver F Danilo Gallinari, who is out with a left groin injury, led the Nuggets with 21 points. Nuggets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss and are 18-5 ATS in their last 23 games following a double-digit loss at home. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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02-04-17 | Bucks v. Suns +1.5 | Top | 137-112 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 5 m | Show |
#516 Suns Second-year shooting guard Devin Booker continues to display that he will be a potent scorer for many years to come and the Phoenix standout attempts to help the Suns to another victory when they host the struggling Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Booker banked home the winning 20-footer at the buzzer Friday to cap a 33-point effort as Phoenix snapped a five-game losing streak and posted a 105-103 victory over the host Sacramento Kings. Booker has been on fire over the last 15 games, scoring at least 20 in every contest and averaging 26.3 points during the stretch. Milwaukee dug itself a 22-point third-quarter deficit against Denver before making an unsuccessful charge that resulted in another defeat. Suns are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Favorite is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings. |
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02-04-17 | Pelicans v. Wizards -7 | Top | 91-105 | Win | 100 | 4 h 4 m | Show |
#506 Wizards The Washington Wizards just don't lose at home anymore, and barely lose on the road as well. The Wizards will try to lock up their 17th straight home win and the 14th victory in the last 16 overall games when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Washington breezed past the Pelicans 107-94 in New Orleans last Saturday and took the first two of its four-game homestand this week over the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers as the standout backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal shined. Beal averaged 25.5 points on 21-of-35 shooting in the two victories while Wall, who handed out 19 assists in last week's win over the Pelicans, posted double-doubles in each of the two contests and led the way with 33 points in Thursday's 116-108 triumph over the Lakers. Last Saturday's setback to the Wizards marked the start of a three-game slide for the Pelicans, who fell at Toronto and at Detroit to kick off a stretch with nine of 12 on the road that runs through the end of February. Pelicans are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 Saturday games. Wizards are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win and are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 home games. Pelicans are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings. |
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02-04-17 | Pistons v. Pacers -3.5 | Top | 84-105 | Win | 100 | 4 h 4 m | Show |
#504 Pacers The Indiana Pacers seek their first six-game winning streak of the season and look to continue their recent mastery of the Detroit Pistons when the teams meet Saturday in Indianapolis. The Pacers notched their second five-game winning streak in a little over a month with a 106-97 victory at Brooklyn on Friday. Paul George and Jeff Teague scored 24 points apiece as Indiana won its third straight on the road and moved a season-high five games over .500. The Pacers have also won four in a row - including the first two meetings this season - over the Pistons, who are coming off a 116-108 victory over Minnesota at home Friday night. Taking care of business against the Pistons is vital given the upcoming stretch filled with quality opponents, which includes visits from Oklahoma City and Cleveland to round out a three-game homestand. Indiana's last three games before the upcoming All-Star break are against San Antonio followed by rematches with the Cavaliers and red-hot Wizards. Success during the span could be dependent on the continued solid play of Teague, who is averaging 18.2 points and 10.4 assists while shooting 51 percent during the winning streak. Indiana won 24 of the last 31 meetings. Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Pacers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Pistons are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings. |
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02-03-17 | Grizzlies -1 v. Thunder | Top | 102-114 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
#857 Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies look to improve to 4-1 on a six-game road swing when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Memphis opened the excursion by losing to Portland but rebounded to knock down the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets by an average of 15.3 points. The Thunder have dropped three straight contests and played one of their worst games of the season when they were routed 128-100 by the visiting Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. All-Star center Marc Gasol scored 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting against the Nuggets and is averaging 27.3 points over the last nine contests. Oklahoma City dropped its first three games without Kanter by an average of 19.3 points and Westbrook is among the players trying not to allow frustration to creep into the squad. Grizzlies are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. |
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02-02-17 | Lakers v. Wizards -11 | Top | 108-116 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
#702 Wizards The Los Angeles Lakers solved some of their offensive issues on Tuesday, just in time to take on a team operating at the top of its game. The Lakers will try to come up with enough points to challenge one of the hottest teams in the East when they kick off a five-game road trip at the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Los Angeles averaged 86.3 points over its last three road games - all losses - before making a one-game stop at home and shooting 52.8 percent from the floor in a 120-116 win over the lowly Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles is going to need plenty of communication on the defensive end against the Wizards, who won 12 of their last 14 games and are averaging 111 points in that span. Washington shot 55.7 percent from the floor and placed six scorers in double figures, led by Bradley Beal's 28 points on 12-of-18 shooting, in Tuesday's 117-101 triumph over the New York Knicks. Los Angeles dropped its last 10 road games. The Wizards took six of the last seven in the series. Lakers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest and  are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. Wizards are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS win and are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. Wizards win this one in a rout. |
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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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01-29-17 | 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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01-21-17 | 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 | 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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01-13-17 | 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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01-06-17 | 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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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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12-30-16 | 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 | 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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12-21-16 | 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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12-17-16 | 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 | 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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12-10-16 | 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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12-09-16 | Pistons -2.5 v. Wolves | Top | 117-90 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
Pistons Andre Drummond is one of the top centers in the NBA and the 23-year-old All-Star looks for his sixth consecutive double-double when the Detroit Pistons visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Drummond scored a season-best 26 points and collected 20 rebounds in Wednesday's 87-77 loss to the Charlotte Hornets and his 11 20-20 outings since 2012-13 are the most in the NBA. Drummond was 11-of-14 shooting against the Hornets while reaching 20 points for the fifth time this season. His strong reliable play has been a big factor in Detroit winning six of its last nine games to reach the .500 mark. Minnesota has dropped six of its past seven games and gave the Toronto Raptors a good fight for 3 1/2 quarters Thursday before succumbing 124-110. Point guard Reggie Jackson is averaging 11.7 points in his first three games since returning from a knee injury. Coach Tom Thibodeau has been disappointed with the defensive performance for most of the season and his squad is allowing an average of 114.3 points over the past seven games. The Pistons won both meetings against the Timberwolves last season. Minnesota is 2-14 when allowing 100 or more points. Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest. Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Favorite is 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings. |
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12-09-16 | Raptors +2 v. Celtics | Top | 101-94 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
Raptors The Boston Celtics will be without All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas for the second straight outing when they host the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Thomas is ailing with a groin strain and underwent a platelet-rich plasma injection that will leave him sidelined again after he played in the previous 103 games. Toronto is streaking with seven victories in the past eight games but played down to the level of the Minnesota Timberwolves for 3 1/2 quarters Thursday before a late eruption fueled a 124-110 victory. Point guard Kyle Lowry posted 25 points and 11 assists against Minnesota and has scored 24 or more points in five of the past six games. Lowry made 5-of-7 3-point attempts in the contest and is a torrid 32-of-49 from behind the arc over the past seven games, including a contest in which he made all six against the Philadelphia 76ers. Shooting guard DeMar DeRozan is averaging 29 points over the past two contests and has recorded 19 20-point outings. The Raptors won three of last season's four matchups versus the Celtics. Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. |
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12-08-16 | Spurs -4 v. Bulls | Top | 91-95 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
Spurs The San Antonio Spurs have yet to drop a road game in 13 attempts in 2016-17 and will try to wrap up a sweep of the current three-game trip when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard is on a roll and is helping the team overcome an injury to point guard Tony Parker. Leonard went 11-of-15 from the floor en route to 31 points in a 105-91 win at Minnesota on Tuesday and drew praise from coach Gregg Popovich. The Bulls are losers of three in a row since knocking off the Cleveland Cavaliers, and star swingman Jimmy Butler is putting the blame on the defense. Chicago's starting point guard missed some time recently as well, with Rajon Rondo serving a one-game ban for conduct detrimental to the team during Monday's 112-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The enigmatic former All-Star, who is averaging 8.3 points, 6.9 assists and 6.4 rebounds, handed out two assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's loss at Detroit. Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. |
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12-07-16 | Warriors -4 v. Clippers | Top | 115-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Warriors The Los Angeles Clippers told people they were contenders to the Golden State Warriors in the Pacific Division and the Western Conference the previous two seasons, they just failed to prove it on the court. The Clippers will take their first shot of 2016-17 at the two-time defending West champs when they host Wednesday's game against the Warriors, who just found Klay Thompson's shooting stroke. Los Angeles dropped three in a row on the road but seemed to right the ship with impressive wins at Cleveland and New Orleans before stumbling in its return home with a 111-102 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Thompson made a statement by pouring in a career-high 60 points on 21-of-33 shooting in 29 minutes during Monday's 142-106 demolition of the Indiana Pacers. Thompson averaged 26.3 points while burying 53.8 percent of his 3-point attempts in four games against Los Angeles last season. Golden State swept the four-game series in 2015-16 and took the last six from Los Angeles. Lay the small number with Golden State. |
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12-06-16 | Knicks +2.5 v. Heat | Top | 114-103 | Win | 100 | 2 h 15 m | Show |
Knicks The Miami Heat came up just short in their quest for a sweep of a three-game road trip but remain confident with Hassan Whiteside dominating in the middle. The Heat will make a brief pit stop at home to host the New York Knicks on Tuesday before embarking on another three-game trip. Miami topped Denver and Utah on back-to-back nights to begin the trip but fell 99-92 at Portland on Saturday despite 28 points on 12-of-16 shooting, 16 rebounds and five blocks from Whiteside. The Knicks are building in a positive direction with wins in three straight and eight of the last 11. The frontcourt combination of Kristaps Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony stepped up in the last three games and point guard Derrick Rose is beginning to settle into New York with consistent production of late. Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest. |
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12-03-16 | Wolves v. Hornets -6.5 | Top | 125-120 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 14 m | Show |
Hornets The Charlotte Hornets have a great opportunity to finish a three-game homestand on a positive note when they host the reeling Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. The Hornets have split the first two games of the stay, first falling to Detroit before picking up a 97-87 win over Dallas on Thursday. Kemba Walker (team-high 18 points) called it an "ugly" win but also made a point of stressing that good teams find a way no matter how the game plays out. Walker had 30 points, six assists, five rebounds and five steals in the win over the Timberwolves on Nov. 15. The Timberwolves will be playing their sixth game in nine days and have little time to recover from Friday's 118-114 loss to the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, their season-high fourth consecutive defeat. Charlotte has won six straight meetings, including a 115-108 triumph in Minnesota last month. |
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12-02-16 | Pistons v. Hawks -2.5 | Top | 121-85 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Hawks The Detroit Pistons are winners of four of their last five games and gave themselves a shot at a winning four-game road trip with a 121-114 triumph at Boston on Wednesday. Standing in the way are the Atlanta Hawks, who host the Pistons on Friday and are stumbling with losses in four straight and seven of their last eight due to a tough road schedule. The Hawks return home where they are 6-2 both SU and ATS and are going to come out with a must win attitude. The Pistons are in prime position for a letdown. This will be the Pistons 3rd road game in the last 4 days and also their 5th game in the last 8 days overall.Detroit is still just 3-8 SU and 3-8 ATS on the road this season.Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. |
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12-02-16 | Wolves v. Knicks -1 | Top | 114-118 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns once again got the better of the individual matchup with fellow 2015 top-5 pick Kristaps Porzingis on Wednesday, but it was Porzingis and the New York Knicks going home with the win. Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to even things up when they visit the Knicks on Friday to close out the home-and-home set. Towns exploded for a career-high 47 points and 18 rebounds at home on Wednesday but Carmelo Anthony buried the game-winning jumper with 2.3 seconds left to give New York a 106-104 triumph. Porzingis finished with 29 points on 11-of-20 shooting and eight rebounds but had no problem with the veteran taking over at the end. The loss was the third straight and the sixth in the last seven games for Minnesota, which will play a back-to-back on the road this weekend with a stop at Charlotte on Saturday. Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. |
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12-01-16 | Clippers v. Cavs -3.5 | Top | 113-94 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
Cavs The Cleveland Cavaliers matched the best 16-game start in franchise history and aim to add another victory to the win total when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. Cleveland routinely handles the Clippers in its home building with wins in 18 of the past 21 matchups at Quicken Loans Arena. Despite Cleveland's early season success, the defending NBA champions played their worst game of the season on Tuesday, when they suffered a 118-101 road loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue was so disgusted with the performance that he sent in five reserves with 3:49 left in the third quarter when the regulars continued to sputter. Los Angeles is spiraling in the wrong direction with three consecutive defeats after beginning the season with a franchise-best 14-2 start. Power forward Blake Griffin will be back in the starting lineup after sitting out for rest during Tuesday's 127-122 double-overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The Cavaliers won the past four meetings by an average of 13.3 points and prevailed in 21 of the last 27.Clippers are 2-12 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Cleveland. Clippers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall and are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days’ rest.Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. |
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11-30-16 | Spurs -9 v. Mavs | Top | 94-87 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Spurs The San Antonio Spurs seem to prefer playing on the road more than hanging out at home this season and look to remain unbeaten on enemy floors when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. The Spurs are an NBA-best 10-0 on the road this season as all four of their defeats have come at home. San Antonio's nine-game overall winning streak was halted Tuesday when it dropped a 95-83 decision to the Orlando Magic while shooting 36.8 percent from the field and committing a season-worst 18 turnovers. The struggling Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 91-81 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday to improve their NBA-worst record to 3-13. Power forward Dirk Nowitzki (Achilles' tendon) will again be out of the lineup and has played in just five games so far this season. The injury has been to slow to heal and Dallas already announced that Nowitzki also will miss Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Spurs are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.Mavericks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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11-30-16 | Pistons v. Celtics -7.5 | Top | 121-114 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Celtics The Boston Celtics will have center Al Horford back in the lineup Wednesday night when they host the Detroit Pistons. Horford, who scored on a follow shot with 1.3 seconds left to lift the Celtics over the Pistons in their first meeting Nov. 19, missed Monday's 112-104 win in Miami to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. He said he was able to watch his teammates win for the seventh time in 10 games, once again riding a strong performance from guard Isaiah Thomas (25 points, eight assists). Thomas has scored at least 23 points in a five-game streak starting with the win in Detroit, adding eight assists in three of those affairs. The earlier loss to the Celtics was part of a four-game slide for the Pistons but they've now won three of four after picking up a 112-89 win at Charlotte on Tuesday. Tuesday's victory was only Detroit's second in 10 road games. Forward Jonas Jerebko is rarely Boston's top option on the offensive end, but the veteran is on an incredible shooting streak. He made all three of his shots at Miami - including one 3-pointer - and is 16-for-19 from the floor over a six-game span while making 7-of-8 triples. The former Piston hit all three of his long-range attempts at Detroit earlier this month. Pistons are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games.Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. |
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11-29-16 | Lakers v. Pelicans -5.5 | Top | 88-105 | Win | 100 | 7 h 12 m | Show |
Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans possess a star player in Anthony Davis but one thing they have trouble obtaining are victories. Even with Davis off to a spectacular start, New Orleans is winning just one-third of its games entering Tuesday's home contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 23-year-old Davis leads the NBA in scoring (31.6) and blocked shots (2.8) and ranks eighth in rebounding (10.9) and carries the squad on a near-nightly basis. He poured in 36 points and collected 13 rebounds Sunday. The losses of Randle and point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) have had an impact on the Lakers and Russel is out for sure tonight with Randle very questionable. Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. |
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11-29-16 | Pistons v. Hornets -2.5 | Top | 112-89 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 12 m | Show |
Hornets The Charlotte Hornets followed up a season-worst four-skid with consecutive solid victories and attempt to notch another when they host the road-challenged Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Just as quickly as Charlotte fell into a funk, it rebounded in a fury with Monday's 104-85 road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies rating as one of their top wins of the season. The 19-point victory in Memphis represented the Hornets' second-largest winning margin of the campaign and the 85 points allowed was their fewest of the season. The Pistons are just 1-8 on the road this season while allowing 104 or more points in seven of their nine road games.Pistons are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 road games. The Pistons won last season's final meeting after the Hornets took four of the previous five matchups. Hornets are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Central. |
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11-26-16 | Spurs -7 v. Wizards | Top | 112-100 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are the NBA's lone unbeaten team on the road and they look to raise their mark to 10-0 when they visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday. San Antonio is playing well no matter the location and takes aim at its ninth consecutive overall win. The Spurs averaged 114 points in road wins over the Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics to open the three-game excursion and are entering the sixth contest of a stretch in which they play nine of 12 on the road. San Antonio received more points from the bench (56) than starters (53) during the win over Boston with point guard Patty Mills leading the way with a season-best 19 points. Forward David Lee recorded season highs of 15 points and 12 rebounds while Davis Bertans contributed 15 points and coach Gregg Popovich cited him as the key, as the rookie set a personal best for points for the second consecutive contest. Spurs are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games playing on 0 days rest and are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 road games.Wizards are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. |
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11-23-16 | Lakers v. Warriors -17 | Top | 106-149 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
Warriors The Golden State Warriors have won eight consecutive games since being routed by the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 4 and now get two opportunities to exact revenge. Golden State hosts the Lakers on Wednesday before visiting Los Angeles on Friday to conclude the home-and-home set as it looks to deliver payback for the humbling 117-97 defeat earlier this month. Los Angeles will be without improving second-year point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee), who didn't make the trip and will sit out for the third time in four games. Golden State has been red-hot over the 2 1/2 weeks since the loss in Los Angeles and is averaging 120.6 points during its eight-game winning streak. Small forward Kevin Durant is averaging a team-leading 26.9 points and has settled in with his new teammates. I never like to lay this many points but the Lakers are a worn and banged up team and the Warriors should get the blow-out. |
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11-23-16 | Heat v. Pistons -4.5 | Top | 84-107 | Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show |
Pistons Two teams desperately in need of a victory get together when the Miami Heat continue their road trip against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Heat dropped seven of their last nine contests after a 101-94 setback at Philadelphia on Monday and the Pistons are looking to snap a four-game losing streak – three of them by a total of eight points. The Pistons have been balanced on offense with four players averaging between 16.2 points and 13.7, led by forward Tobias Harris. The Heat entered Tuesday last in the league in free-throw shooting percentage (65.8) and 28th in field-goal shooting (42.4). The Heat offense has been very weak so look for the Pistons to exploit that tonight. Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Pistons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games and are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. |
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11-23-16 | Hawks v. Pacers +1.5 | Top | 96-85 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 58 m | Show |
Pacers There will be plenty of focus on point guard Dennis Schroder – who the Hawks turned to in trading Teague to the Pacers this offseason – and the 23-year-old is averaging 14.5 points and 5.7 assists in his first season as a starter. Center Dwight Howard ranks among the league leaders in rebounds, pulling down 12.7 per contest, while shooting 60.3 percent from the field. Atlanta allowed 100 points or more just four times in its first 12 games, but has surrendered an average of 105.3 points per game during the losing streak. Indiana had scored 100 or more points 10 times in its first 15 games, but is coming off a whipping vs. the Warriors. That will motivate them tonight. Hawks are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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11-22-16 | Blazers v. Knicks -1.5 | Top | 103-107 | Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
Knicks The New York Knicks are winners of four straight at home and credited a team meeting with a sharp performance on Sunday. The Knicks will try to carry that momentum into a new week and make it five in a row at Madison Square Garden when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers had surrender an average of 117.3 points in three straight losses but appeared to right the ship with a 129-109 win in Brooklyn on Sunday. But that’s the lowly Nets. Consistency and continuity are key words as well for New York, which allowed an average of 117.3 points in its last three road games while limiting opponents to 92.3 points in the last four at home. Trail Blazers PG Damian Lillard is 6-of-26 from 3-point range over the last four games. Trail Blazers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and  are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest. |
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11-18-16 | Raptors v. Nuggets +4 | Top | 113-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Nuggets After back-to-back losses against the league's elites, the Toronto Raptors hope to find a soft landing spot when they visit the Denver Nuggets on Friday in the opener of a five-game road trip. The Raptors' hot start came to a grinding halt with losses on consecutive nights to Cleveland and Golden State, although they came by a combined 10 points. While a back-to-back against Cleveland and Golden State would test any team from a defensive standpoint, Toronto has now given up an average of 113.6 points in its last five games and it could stand to shut down an opponent one of these nights. But not the young and rested Nuggets. Forward Kenneth Faried has had an interesting first few weeks of the season, first losing his starting spot, expressing his distaste for the move and then reclaiming it with a solid stretch of play. Faried had season highs with 20 points, 15 rebounds and four steals against Phoenix in his third consecutive start and he has recorded back-to-back double-doubles. The 26-year-old is averaging 12.3 points (58.6 percent from the field) and 11.3 rebounds in Denver's four wins, compared to eight points (40.4 percent) and 9.1 boards in its seven losses. Raptors are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. |
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11-18-16 | Suns v. Pacers -7 | Top | 116-96 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
Pacers The Indiana Pacers got some help from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, when LeBron James was rested on the second night of a back-to-back, and came away with a 103-93 win to improve to 2-1 on their four-game homestand. The Pacers will try to clinch a winning homestand when they host the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Shooting guard Devin Booker was the only starter to score in double figures with 24 points on Wednesday as Phoenix's offense struggled to keep up with the breakdowns on defense. The most disappointing performance came from point guard Eric Bledsoe, who was held to eight points on 2-of-4 shooting in 34 minutes and recorded more turnovers (six) than assists (five). Bledsoe was also held to eight points (on 1-of-8 shooting) in a 122-104 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday and is 2-of-8 from 3-point range with nine turnovers during the three-game slide. Indiana star small forward Paul George is still recovering from an ankle injury that kept him out of Saturday's loss to the Celtics but managed to deliver 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in Wednesday's triumph. George added two steals and a block and was quick to credit the increased focus on defense for the team's offensive success. Suns are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Pacers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. |
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11-17-16 | Bulls v. Jazz -3.5 | Top | 85-77 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
Jazz – 3.5 Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg called a 113-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday his team's "most complete" game so far this season, and it marked a third straight win and a strong way to kick off a six-game road trip. The Bulls will work to keep that offense humming when they face one of the best defensive teams in the league at the Utah Jazz on Thursday. The Bulls Rondo sat out Tuesday after suffering an ankle injury in Monday's practice and is day-to-day. The teams split two meetings last season, with each team winning on its own home court. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.Bulls are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Lay the small number at home with the Jazz. |
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11-16-16 | Rockets +2.5 v. Thunder | Top | 103-105 | Win | 100 | 4 h 4 m | Show |
Rockets + 2.5 Russell Westbrook and James Harden are filling several roles for their respective teams and performing at MVP levels. The two will get a chance to test themselves against each other when Harden and the Houston Rockets visit Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Westbrook's production pushed the Thunder out to a 6-1 start but it has not been enough during a four-game slide.The superstar delivered 33 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists on Monday but could not get any help and Oklahoma City struggled to stay in the game in a 104-88 loss at Detroit. Harden (30.3 points, 12.6 assists, 7.9 rebounds) is the only player in the league enjoying similar production to Westbrook (32 points, 9.9 assists and 9.7 rebounds) in the triple-double categories and put up 23 points in the first quarter on Monday as the Rockets breezed to a 115-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers - their third win in the last four games. Harden led Houston in scoring in nine of the first 10 games. Houston took six of the last eight meetings overall and I’ll back them tonight. |
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11-16-16 | Mavs v. Celtics -6 | Top | 83-90 | Win | 100 | 4 h 34 m | Show |
Celtics – 6 The Boston Celtics continue a busy stretch in which they play six games in nine days when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. After opening the stretch with a home victory over New York and a road win against Indiana on consecutive nights, the Celtics - who host Golden State Friday and travel to Detroit the next night - fell 106-105 at New Orleans on Monday. It appeared as if center Al Horford was going to return from a concussion either against the Pacers or the Pelicans, but he was sent home to Boston and there is now no timetable for his return. The Mavericks also are waiting for one of their big men to come back, as forward Dirk Nowitzki has missed four games in a row with an Achilles injury."The biggest issue is still running," Nowitzki told reporters after Dallas lost 93-77 at New York on Monday. The Mavericks are 2-2 without Nowitzki after opening the season 0-5 with him in the lineup for three of them, but they got only two players into double figures against the Knicks to sink to 1-5 on the road. Isaiah Thomas continued his strong start with 37 points Monday night, giving him at least 20 in each of his first 10 games, which is one shy of tying Sam Jones for the second-longest streak to start a season in franchise history. Fellow guards Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart combined for 34 points as the perimeter game was strong. I’ll go against Dallas on the road and lay it with Boston. |
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11-16-16 | Cavs v. Pacers +4 | Top | 93-103 | Win | 100 | 3 h 4 m | Show |
Pacers + 4 The Cleveland Cavaliers can set the record for their best 11-game start in franchise history when they hit the road to take on the Central Division-rival Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. LeBron James fell a rebound shy of a triple-double as the Cavaliers outlasted Toronto 121-117 on Tuesday to equal the 9-1 record they built in 1976-77 before losing the next contest. The Pacers snapped a two-game slide with a solid 88-69 victory over Orlando on Monday as five players scored in double figures, led by C.J. Miles with 16 off the bench. Leading scorer Paul George returned after a one-game absence to score 13 and dish out five assists while Indiana held the Magic to 32.1 percent from the field – the type of number it would love to post again against Cleveland. Cavaliers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.Pacers are 11-0 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 75 points in their previous game.Cavaliers are 0-5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Indiana. This one will be very close so take the points with the Pacers. |
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11-11-16 | Clippers -4.5 v. Thunder | Top | 110-108 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are playing like the best team in the NBA and they have the record to prove it as they enter Friday's contest against the host Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers are off to a franchise-best 7-1 start behind suffocating defense but that lone defeat was to the Thunder, 85-83 in Los Angeles on Nov. 2. The Clippers lead the NBA in scoring defense at 88.3 points per game and they crushed the Portland Trail Blazers 111-80 on Wednesday.Oklahoma City could've been tied with the Clippers for the best record but it suffered a 112-102 home loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Thunder are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.Clippers are 17-8 ATS in the last 25 meetings in Oklahoma City. |
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11-11-16 | Cavs v. Wizards +7 | Top | 105-94 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 51 m | Show |
Wizards The Washington Wizards might not need John Wall to win games, but they would prefer to have their best player on the floor until the end of each contest. Wall will try to avoid being ejected from a third consecutive game when the Washington Wizards host the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Washington probably could have let Wall sit the entire fourth quarter on Wednesday, when the team put together its best performance of the young season on both ends and breezed to the win. The Cavaliers are trying to bounce back after suffering their first loss on Tuesday, 110-106 at home to the Atlanta Hawks. The teams split four meetings last season.Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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