-Golden State played poorly in Game 1 as expected; don’t expect improvement; another loss
-offense hasn’t been good against the Raptors defense in their last 2 meetings; tough spot again
-Warriors defense has given up 117, 113, 112, 126, and 118 points in 4 of their last 5 road games

-Toronto is 9-2 SU at home in the playoffs; getting excellent production from starters and bench
-offense is shooting 47.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.8% shooting
-Raptors defense is allowing just 33.9% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

10* Play RAPTORS (-).

-Golden State has won 6 straight games, but 9 days off since playing a game is not good now
-offense is predicated on rhythm, and with the extended time off, expect an inefficient unit
-Warriors defense has given up 117, 113, 112, and 126 points in 4 of their last 5 road games

-Toronto is 8-2 SU at home in the playoffs; just 4 days off which gives them a scheduling edge
-offense is shooting 47.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.8% shooting
-Raptors defense is allowing just 33.8% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

10* Play RAPTORS (-).

-Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games after winning the first 2 games; bad shooting variance
-offense is shooting 47.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Bucks allow just 42.9% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.7% from the field

-Toronto returns home looking to end this series; role players have been above normal; regress
-offense has made 49 three’s in the last 3 games; got to the free throw line 78 times; won’t repeat
-Raptors defense has given up just 201 points in the last 2 games; bad shooting by the Bucks

10* Play BUCKS (+).

-Toronto was in terrific spots to win Game 3 and 4 on their home court; regress on the road
-offense made 31 three’s in the last 2 games; got to the free throw line 53 times; won’t repeat
-Raptors defense has been worse on the road; gave up 233 points to the Bucks in Game 1 and 2

-Milwaukee returns home off back-to-back losses; 39-9 SU at home; expect a big effort here
-offense is shooting 47.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-Bucks allow 106.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.2 points per game

9* Play BUCKS (-).

-Milwaukee could very well be down 2-1 in this series instead of up by that; tough matchup
-offense is shooting 34.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.3% shooting from 3
-Bucks defense allows 36.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

-Toronto got a much needed win in Game 3 at home; 38-11 at home overall; another big effort
-offense is shooting 47.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting
-Raptors allow 105.6 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.8 points per game

9* Play RAPTORS (+).

-Golden State was terrific in the second half of Game 3 after trailing by 15 points; regress now
-offense hasn’t got any production from anybody else besides Curry, Green, and Thompson
-Warriors defense has given up 66 and 65 points in the first half in the last 2 games; bad sign

-Portland is on the brink of elimination; tremendous line value now; 37-11 SU at home; big effort
-offense is shooting 47.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting
-Trail Blazers allow 44.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.1% 

9* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (+).

-Milwaukee won Game 2 by 22 points; they dominated from start to finish; regress on the road
-offense is shooting 34.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Bucks defense allows 36.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

-Toronto returns home down 2-0 in the series; off a blowout loss; 37-11 at home; big effort here
-offense is shooting 47.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting
-Raptors allow 105.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.7 points per game

10* Play RAPTORS (-).

-Golden State played bad in Game 2 at home yet they still won; bounce back performance here
-offense is shooting 49% from the field on the road vs. defenses that only allow 46.1% shooting
-Warriors allow just 43.8% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.9%

-Portland returns home down 2-0 in the series; a must win game; line is inflated based on that
-offense made 18 three’s in Game 2; out-scored Golden State by 27 points from 3 and still lost
-Trail Blazers allow 35.6% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that also shoot 35.4% from 3

9* Play WARRIORS (+).

-Toronto blew a great opportunity to win Game 1; off that late meltdown, expect a bounce back
-offense is shooting 47% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.9% shooting from the field
-Raptors defense allows 33% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

-Milwaukee had an easy path to the conference finals; huge step-up in class; tough matchup here
-offense is shooting 35.1% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from three
-Bucks defense is allowing 35.7% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from three

9* Play RAPTORS (+).

-Portland was in a terrible spot for Game 1; similar situation for Game 2; bad matchup again
-offense is shooting 34.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.3% shooting from 3
-Trail Blazers allow 35.9% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that also shoot 35.4% from 3

-Golden State still won by 22 points despite being out-scored by 12 points at the free throw line
-offense is shooting 49.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 46.1% shooting
-Warriors allow just 44.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% from the field

10* Play WARRIORS (-).

-Toronto won Game 7 at home on Sunday; they’ve had 2 days to recover; momentum carries
-offense shot just 38.2% and 43.2% in their last 2 games; expect much better production tonight
-Raptors defense allows 33.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

-Milwaukee has steamrolled their first 2 opponents, but 6 days off since a game is not good now
-offense is shooting 35.3% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from three
-Bucks defense is allowing 35.7% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from three

9* Play RAPTORS (+).

-Portland won Game 7 on the road in Denver on Sunday; terrible spot while jumping up in class
-offense is shooting 34.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.3% shooting from 3
-Trail Blazers allow 35.6% shooting from three vs. offenses that also shoot 35.4% from three

-Golden State returns home off their win in Houston; huge scheduling advantage; 3 days off
-offense is shooting 49.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 46.1% shooting
-Warriors allow just 44.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% from the field

9* Play WARRIORS (-).

-Philadelphia somehow found a way to bounce back and win Game 6 at home; regression now
-offense is shooting 33.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.4% shooting from 3
-76ers allow 114.2 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.7 points per game

-Toronto returns home off an ugly double digit road loss in Game 6; 36-11 at home; big effort
-offense shoots 47.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Raptors defense allows 43.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.8% 

10* Play RAPTORS (-).

-Portland hits the road after surviving in Game 6 at home; different team on the road; bad spot
-offense is shooting 45.3% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Trail Blazers allow 46.1% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that are shooting 46%

-Denver returns home off a double digit road loss; 39-9 SU at home; expect a big winning effort
-offense shoots 48% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Nuggets defense allows 32.1% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.7% from 3

9* Play NUGGETS (-).

-Golden State hits the road without Kevin Durant; more efficient and a focused effort here
-offense is shooting 38.9% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.3% shooting from 3
-Warriors allow just 43.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.9%

-Houston was down 20 points in Game 5 before coming back to lead; blew a great opportunity
-offense is shooting 44.8% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.8% shooting from the field
-Rockets allow 46.3% shooting from the field vs. offenses that also shoot 46.3% from the field

10* Play WARRIORS (+).

-Denver played a perfect Game 5 at home; 124 points in regulation; most since March 12th
-offense is shooting 44.8% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Nuggets defense allows 46.9% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.2%

-Portland returns home off an ugly 26-point road loss; 36-10 at home; expect a big bounce back
-offense is shooting 47.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 46% shooting
-Trail Blazers allow 45% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that are shooting 46%

10* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (-).

-Toronto hits the road after dominating Game 5 on their home court; expect the series to end
-offense is shooting 47.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Raptors defense allows 33.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

-Philadelphia failed to show up for the all important Game 5; bad spot here even playing at home
-offense has struggled to score points in this series; held to 96 points or less in 4 of the 5 games
-76ers defense allows 111.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.6 points per game

9* Play RAPTORS (-).

-Houston won both games at home to tie this series at 2 games apiece; now on the road; bad spot
-offense is shooting 44.4% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.8% shooting
-Rockets defense allows 46.6% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.3%

-Golden State returns home off back-to-back losses; 33-13 at home; expect a focused effort here
-offense is shooting 49.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-Warriors defense allows just 34.9% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

10* Play WARRIORS (-).

-Portland lost Game 4 on their home court; on the road now; expect a strong bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 46.5% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Trail Blazers allow 45.5% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46% from the field

-Denver bounced back with a solid win off their 4 overtime loss in Game 3; at home; regression
-offense averages just 110.5 points per game vs. defenses that give up 111.3 points per game
-Nuggets defense has given up 112 points or more in 3 of the 4 games in this series; bad form

10* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (+).

-Philadelphia hits the road after losing Game 4 on their home court as a favorite; bounce back
-offense is shooting 47% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-76ers defense allows 33% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3 

-Toronto was in a good spot to win Game 4 off a loss in Game 3; now at home; complacency
-offense is getting little production off the bench; second unit scored 12 points in 48 minutes
-Raptors defense allows 35.1% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

9* Play 76ERS (+).

-Milwaukee dominated the 3rd quarter to win Game 3; game was even other than that quarter
-offense is shooting 34.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Bucks defense allows 36.5% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3 

-Boston is now off back-to-back losses in this series; must win game tonight; big bounce back
-offense is shooting 47% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Celtics defense allows 44.2% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.9%

10* Play CELTICS (-).

-Toronto has now played back-to-back poor games; off a 21-point loss; big bounce back here
-offense is shooting 47.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Raptors defense allows 107.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.5 points per game

-Philadelphia once again played perfect in Game 3; 6 players scored in double digits; regression
-offense shot 51.2% (43-84) from the field, 87% from the free throw line, and they made ten 3’s
-76ers defense allows 111.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.6 points per game 

10* Play RAPTORS (+).

-Golden State won the first 2 games on their home court by a combined 10 points; bad sign
-offense shot 48.2% (80-166) from the field in the 2 games and couldn’t win by margin; regress
-Warriors defense allows 111.3 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.3 points per game

-Houston returns home down 0-2 in the series; must win game; expect a big bounce back effort
-offense averages 116.5 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 111 points per game
-Rockets defense allows 108.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.3 points per game

10* Play ROCKETS (-).

-Denver played a clunker in Game 2 on their home court; expect a strong bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 46.4% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Nuggets defense allows 33.9% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.7% from three 

-Portland got a complete team effort in Game 2; 6 players scored 10 points or more; regression 
-offense averages 109.3 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 111.3 points per game
-Trail Blazers defense allows 35.7% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

10* Play NUGGETS (+).

-Milwaukee bounced back strong in Game 2 as expected; 3 starters scored 21 points or more
-offense is shooting 34.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Bucks defense allows 36.4% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3 

-Boston figured to be flat for Game 2; off that loss expect a big bounce back at home tonight
-offense is shooting 47% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Celtics defense allows 44% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.9%

9* Play CELTICS (-).

-Toronto hits the road off a home loss in Game 2; expect a focused effort here; bounce back
-offense is shooting 47.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Raptors defense allows 107.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.4 points per game

-Philadelphia got a complete team effort in Game 2; 5 players scored in double digits; regression
-offense scored 54 of their 94 points from 3-point land and the free throw line in Game 2
-76ers defense allows 112.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.6 points per game 

10* Play RAPTORS (-).

-Portland lost Game 1 in Denver as expected; this is still a bad matchup, so expect a 2-0 deficit
-offense is shooting 35.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3
-Trail Blazers allow 36.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

-Denver has won 4 of their last 5 playoff games after losing 2 of their first 3; in good form now
-offense is shooting 48.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Nuggets defense allows 103.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 111.5 ppg 

10* Play NUGGETS (-).

-Boston dominated Game 1 and won by 22 points; shocking result; expect major regression here
-offense shot 54% (47-87) from the field and they made 13 three’s in Game 1; won’t repeat that
-Celtics defense has been worse on the road; give up 107.8 ppg and 45% shooting from the field 

-Milwaukee played one of their worst games of the season; off that loss expect a big bounce back 
-offense is shooting 48.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting
-Bucks defense allows 43.1% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.7%

10* Play BUCKS (-).

-Portland had it easier than expected in beating Oklahoma City in Round 1; bad matchup now 
-offense is shooting 35.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3
-Trail Blazers allow 36.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

-Denver lost Game 1 on their home floor to the Spurs in Round 1; expect a focused effort here
-offense is shooting 48.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-Nuggets defense allows 102.9 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 111.5 ppg 

10* Play NUGGETS (-).

-Houston had little trouble in beating Utah in Round 1; taking a huge jump up in class now
-offense is shooting 44.4% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.9% shooting
-Rockets defense allows 46.5% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.2%

-Golden State lost 2 games on their home floor in Round 1; expect a focused effort here
-offense is shooting 49.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-Warriors defense allows just 34.8% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

10* Play WARRIORS (-).

-Boston swept Indiana in Round 1; every win came by 10 points or less; massive class jump now
-offense is shooting 45.8% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting
-Celtics defense has been worse on the road; 108.2 ppg and 45.3% shooting from the field 

-Milwaukee dominated Detroit in their Round 1 sweep; every win came by 16 points or more 
-offense is shooting 48.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting
-Bucks defense allows 42.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.6%

9* Play BUCKS (-).

-Philadelphia had an easy matchup in Round 1 against the Nets; huge step-up in class now
-offense is shooting 33.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3
-76ers defense allows 114.6 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.6 ppg 

-Toronto lost Game 1 on their home floor to Orlando in Round 1; expect a focused effort here
-offense is shooting 47.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-Raptors defense allows 106.7 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.4 ppg 

10* Play RAPTORS (-).

-Golden State lost as 14.5-point home favorites in Game 5; embarrassing result; big effort now
-offense is shooting 49.1% from the field vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting from the field
-Warriors defense allows 43.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46% 

-Los Angeles got a complete team effort in Game 6; very unlikely they’ll repeat that performance
-offense shot 54.1% (46-85) from the field and made 13 three’s in Game 5; major regression here
-Clippers allow 115 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 111.5 points per game 

10* Play WARRIORS (-).

-Denver has played 2 perfect games after losing Game 3 in San Antonio; expect regression here
-offense is shooting 44.8% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting
-Nuggets defense allows 46.9% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% 

-San Antonio returns home off a blowout loss; also lost previous home game; big bounce back
-offense is shooting 41.6% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3 
-Spurs allow just 106.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 111.2 points per game 

10* Play SPURS (-).

-Utah finally got a win in this series in Game 4; off that win expect major regression tonight
-offense is shooting 34.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.4% shooting from 3
-Jazz defense allows 36.6% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

-Houston returns home off an ugly road loss in Game 3; 7-3 at home off a road loss this season
-offense is shooting 36.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Rockets defense allows 33.6% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from three 

10* Play ROCKETS (-).

-Brooklyn blew a 4th quarter lead in Game 4 at home; off that close loss, expect a flat effort here
-offense is shooting 44.1% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46% shooting
-Nets allow 113.8 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111 points per game

-Philadelphia lost Game 1 on their home court; won in a blowout in Game 2; focused effort again
-offense is shooting 48.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-76ers defense allows 34.1% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from three 

10* Play 76ERS (-).

-Houston has scored at will in this series; 111 points or more in 9 of their last 10 games overall
-offense is shooting 35.6% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from three
-Rockets defense allows 46.6% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.2%

-Utah is down 3-0 in this series; expect more of a free flowing game plan tonight; offense first
-offense is shooting 46.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting
-Jazz defense has given up 104 points or more in 6 straight games; 113 points or more in 4 games

10* Play OVER the total.

-Portland is a much better home team than road team; 13 win difference; expect another loss
-offense is shooting 34.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3 
-Trail Blazers allow 46.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.1% from the field

-Oklahoma City bounced back strong as expected in Game 3; they will match that effort here 
-offense averages 114.6 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 111.3 points per game
-Thunder defense allows 45.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% 

10* Play THUNDER (-).

-Houston played 2 perfect games at home, and they won by a combined 52 points; regression
-offense is shooting 44.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46% shooting
-Rockets defense allows 46.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% 

-Utah just played their 2 worst games of the season; return to their strong home court; big effort
-offense is shooting 36.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3 
-Jazz defense allows 104.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that score 111.4 points per game 

10* Play JAZZ (-).

-Portland has played well above their level in the first 2 games of this series; regression coming
-offense is shooting 34.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3 
-Trail Blazers allow 46.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.1% from the field

-Oklahoma City returns home where they’ve played much better this season; big bounce back
-offense averages 114.5 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 111.3 points per game
-Thunder defense allows 45.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% 

10* Play THUNDER (-).

-Boston was extremely fortunate to win Game 2; needed a miraculous finish; regression here
-offense is shooting 45.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting  
-Celtics allowed 165 points in 2 games; gave up 102 points or more in 16 of previous 17 games  

-Indiana returns home down 2-0 in the series; must win game; big bounce back effort at home
-offense is shooting 38.1% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3
-Pacers allow 43.3% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% from the field

9* Play PACERS (-).

-Golden State blew a 31-point lead in Game 2 at home; embarrassing result; bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 49.1% from the field vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting from the field
-Warriors defense allows 43.9% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46% 

-Los Angeles won by a fluky result in Game 2; that’s not going to happen again; regression here
-offense shot 56.5% (48-85) from the field and 45.2% (14-31) from 3 in Game 2; won’t repeat
-Clippers defense allows 114.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.4 points per game 

9* Play WARRIORS (-).

-Utah still has a terrific matchup edge despite losing Game 1 by 32 points; bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 46.8% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting
-Jazz defense allows 106.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.4 points per game

-Houston shot 50% from the field and made 15 three’s in Game 1; high variance team; regress
-offense is shooting 45% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Rockets allow 46.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% from the field

10* Play JAZZ (+).

-Oklahoma City was terrible in Game 1; shot just 15.2% (5-33) from 3; expect big bounce back
-offense is averaging 114.3 points per game vs. defenses that allow 111.3 points per game
-Thunder allow 45.9% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% from the field 

-Portland got a complete team effort in Game 1; 3 players scored 20 points or more; regression 
-offense made 11 three’s in Game 1; held a +18 point advantage from 3 and only won by 5 points
-Trail Blazers allows 35.6% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from three

9* Play THUNDER (+).

-San Antonio was in a good spot for Game 1 and they took advantage with a win; opposite now
-offense shot 48.2% (40-83) from the field and 46.7% (7-15) from 3; expect regression tonight  
-Spurs allow 47.5% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that only shoot 46.1% 

-Denver was 34-7 SU at home prior to their loss in Game 1; strong home court; big bounce back
-offense is shooting 48.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting
-Nuggets allows 32.3% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3

10* Play NUGGETS (-).

-Brooklyn is the lone team in the playoffs with a negative point differential; hit 11 3’s; regress
-offense is shooting just 44.1% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-Nets allow 113.1 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.9 points per game

-Philadelphia was terrible in Game 1; shot just 12% (3-25) from three; expect big bounce back
-offense is shooting 37.7% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3
-76ers allows 44.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.8% from the field

9* Play 76ERS (-).

-Utah has a terrific matchup edge here; played the best of any team against Houston; bad line
-offense is shooting 47% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting
-Jazz allow 106.5 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.4 points per game

-Houston has been a hit or miss team in the playoffs recently; high 3-point shooting variance
-offense is shooting 44.9% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Rockets allow 46.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% from the field

10* Play JAZZ (+).

-San Antonio closed the regular season by winning their last 3 games; confidence and good form 
-offense is shooting 39.2% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from three
-Spurs defense allows 110 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.4 points per game

-Denver closed the regular season by going 5-6 SU over their last 11 games; bad current form
-offense is shooting 35.1% from three vs. defenses that give up 35.6% shooting from three
-Nuggets defense has given up 110 points or more in 4 of their last 6 games; not a good sign 

9* Play SPURS (+).

-Orlando has a terrific matchup edge here; played the best of any team against Toronto; bad line
-offense is shooting 35.6% from three vs. defenses that also give up 35.6% shooting from three
-Magic allows 105.8 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111 points per game

-Toronto has a history of underperforming in the playoffs; some new pieces; still question marks
-offense shot 50% or better from the field in 4 of their last 6 games; not happening here; regress
-Raptors defense allows 35.5% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

10* Play MAGIC (+).

-Portland is still playing for playoff positioning, so they are not mailing this game in; focused
-offense has scored 110 points or more in 4 straight games; continues vs. a bad Lakers defense
-Trail Blazers allow 110.3 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.3 points per game 

-Los Angeles comes in off back-to-back SU wins as double digit underdogs; not happening again
-offense is shooting 32.4% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3
-Lakers defense allows 113.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.6 points per game

9* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (-).

-Denver has just about clinched their playoff position; resting their starters in this game
-offense is shooting 44.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting
-Nuggets defense allows 46.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.2%

-Portland returns home off a loss in Denver; 5-2 at home off a road loss; average win by 15 ppg
-offense is shooting 47.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up just 46% shooting 
-Trail Blazers allow just 44.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.1%

10* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (-).

-Sacramento comes in off a home win last night over Cleveland; back-to-back in altitude now
-offense is shooting 46.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 46% shooting from the field
-Kings defense allows 116.6 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.2 ppg

-Utah is 11-1 SU over their last 12 games; in excellent current form; last night off; blowout here
-offense has scored 114 points or more in 11 of their last 12 games; continues vs. a bad defense
-Jazz defense allows 43.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that are shooting 46% 

10* Play JAZZ (-).

-Milwaukee will conclude their 3-game East Coast road trip tonight; bad spot with season ending
-offense is shooting 34.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Bucks defense allows 36.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

-Philadelphia returns home off back-to-back road losses; expect a big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 37.7% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-76ers defense allows 44.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.8%

10* Play 76ERS (+).

-Memphis comes in off a loss in Los Angeles to the Clippers; 6-2 SU their last 8 when off a loss
-offense is shooting 35.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Grizzlies defense allows 105.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.9 points per game

-Portland returns home from a 4-game road trip; 1 day off since; back on the road after; bad spot
-offense just scored 132 points after shooting 54.9% against Minnesota; expect major regression  
-Trail Blazers defense allows 35.9% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

9* Play GRIZZLIES (+).

-Boston just beat Miami at home on Monday despite shooting 39.6% from the field; good sign
-offense is shooting 36.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3
-Celtics defense allows 108 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.8 points per game

-Miami returns home for this one off game before playing 3 of their next 4 on the road; bad spot
-offense is shooting just 44.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting
-Heat defense allows 35.9% shooting from three vs. offenses that are shooting 35.4% from three

9* Play CELTICS (+).

-Toronto has won 4 straight games against teams that have quit on the season; different opponent
-offense has scored 245 total points in their last 2 games; expect some major regression tonight
-Raptors defense allows 45.5% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.9%

-Brooklyn comes in off a home loss to Milwaukee; won previous 4 home games; bounce back 
-offense averages 114.1 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 111.2 points per game
-Nets defense allows just 33.5% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

10* Play NETS (+).

-Denver hits the road off an ugly home loss to Washington; last night off; big bounce back here
-offense is shooting 46.6% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Nuggets defense allows 106.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.4 points per game

-Golden State is just 11-8 SU over their last 19 games; team is on cruise control into the playoffs
-offense scored 268 total points in their last 2 games; regression coming against a good defense
-Warriors defense allows 35.7% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

10* Play NUGGETS (+).

-Orlando is 7-1 SU over their last 8 games; in excellent current form; confidence and momentum
-offense has scored 119 points or more in 5 of those 7 games; expect more of the same tonight
-Magic defense allows 105.1 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.9 ppg

-Toronto has faced the Bulls twice and the Knicks in their last 3 games; big step-up in class here
-offense is facing a good defensive team; scored just 98 points on the Magic last time they played
-Raptors defense allows 35.4% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

10* Play MAGIC (+).

-Los Angeles comes in off a home spotlight TV win last night; 3rd game in 4 nights in altitude
-offense is shooting just 32.9% from three vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from three
-Lakers defense allows 116.1 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.2 ppg

-Utah is 7-1 SU over their last 8 games; in excellent current form; last night off; blowout coming
-offense has scored 114 points or more in 8 straight games; trend will continue vs. bad a defense
-Jazz defense allows 43.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that are shooting 46% 

10* Play JAZZ (-).

-Boston is 0-4 over their last 4 games; 2-5 their last 7 games; bad current form; no Kyrie Irving
-offense is shooting 45.5% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-Celtics defense has given up 114 points or more in 7 straight games; in terrible form right now

-Cleveland comes in off an ugly 22-point road loss in Milwaukee; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 36.2% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Cavaliers defense has give up just 212 total points in their last 2 home games; in good form

10* Play CAVALIERS (+).

-Oklahoma City is just 1-4 over their last 5 games; 6-11 their last 17 games; bad current form
-offense is shooting 33.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Thunder defense has give up 566 total points over their last 5 games; bad unit all season too

-Memphis comes in off an ugly 13-point home loss to Minnesota; big bounce back effort here
-offense has scored 337 points over their last 3 games; in good form and facing a bad defense
-Grizzlies defense allows 44% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.2%

10* Play GRIZZLIES (+).

-Philadelphia comes in off back-to-back wins where they scored 253 points; regress in a bad spot
-offense is shooting 34% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-76ers allow 114.1 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.5 points per game

-Charlotte comes in off an embarrassing 18-point road loss in Miami; big bounce back at home
-offense is shooting 36.7% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Hornets defense allows 34% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3 

10* Play HORNETS (+).

-Miami played at home yesterday; now on the road; 3rd game in 4 nights; bad scheduling spot
-offense averages 105.6 points per game vs. defenses that give up 111.2 points per game
-Heat defense allows 36.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

-Oklahoma City comes in off an ugly 22-point home loss; step-down in class; bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 36.8% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Thunder defense allows 34.7% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from three 

10* Play THUNDER (-).

-Chicago comes in on a 4-game losing streak; 1-6 SU their last 7 games; in terrible current form 
-offense averages 105.2 points per game vs. defenses that give up 110.5 points per game
-Bulls defense allows 47% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% from the field

-Sacramento returns home off a 4-game East Coast road trip; taking a big step-down in class here
-offense is shooting 37.8% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Kings defense allows 34.2% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from three 

10* Play KINGS (-).

-Indiana hits the road for the first of a 4-game West Coast road trip; expect a big effort tonight
-offense is shooting 47.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting
-Pacers defense allows 38.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.2% from 3

-Denver will conclude a 3-game homestand; terrible offense in their last game; big effort here
-offense is shooting 48.9% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 46% shooting
-Nuggets gave up 118, 112, and 122 points after allowing less than 100 points; trend continues 

10* Play OVER the total.

-Portland comes in off back-to-back wins where they scored 252 points; regress in a bad spot
-offense is shooting 35.2% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Trail Blazers allow 37.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

-New Orleans comes in off an embarrassing 17-point home loss to Milwaukee; big bounce back
-offense is shooting 47.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Pelicans defense allows 35.2% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3 

9* Play PELICANS (+).

-Sacramento comes in off a road loss in Washington; 2 days off since; bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 37.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Kings defense allows 33.8% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3 

-Boston is returning from a 4-game West Coast road trip; beat the Kings by 2 points; bad spot
-offense has been poor at home recently; scored just 92, 104, and 107 points in their last 3 games
-Celtics defense has given up 356 total points over their last 3 games; in poor current form

10* Play KINGS (+).

-Orlando comes in off a road loss in Memphis; 2 days off since; expect big bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 35.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Magic defense allows 104.9 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.1 ppg 

-Washington just beat the Kings at home in a high-scoring game; lost previous 2 games; bad spot
-offense is shooting 34.5% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from three
-Wizards defense allows 117.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.8 points per game  

10* Play MAGIC (+).

-Milwaukee comes in off a loss at San Antonio; offense was bad; last night off; bounce back here
-offense is shooting 47.7% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting from the field
-Bucks defense allows 37% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

-New Orleans has lost 3 straight games, including their last 2 home games; expect a big effort
-offense is shooting 47.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 46% shooting from the field
-Pelicans defense allows 115.4 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.8 points per game

10* Play OVER the total.

-Oklahoma City comes in off an expected loss in Los Angeles; 2 days off since; bounce back
-offense averages 115.4 points per game vs. defenses that allow just 111.7 points per game 
-Thunder defense allows 35% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from three

-Utah is just 1-2 SU over their last 3 games; won their previous 4 games; bad form; overvalued
-offense is shooting just 34.9% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.3% shooting from three
-Jazz defense allows 35.9% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from three

10* Play THUNDER (+).

-Toronto played in Miami yesterday; 3rd straight road game; 3rd game in 4 nights; terrible spot
-offense is shooting just 35.3% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from three
-Raptors defense has given up 104 points or more in 5 straight games; in poor current form

-Cleveland returns home off 2 road losses; had 2 days off to rest since; big scheduling edge
-offense is shooting 36% from three vs. defenses that allow just 35.4% shooting from three
-Cavaliers defense has allowed just 107, 98, and 93 points in 3 of their last 5 home games

9* Play CAVALIERS (+).

-Brooklyn hits the road for just the 3rd time since February 14th; terrible spot here; overvalued
-offense is shooting just 44.3% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting
-Nets defense allows 46.2% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.9%

-Atlanta comes in off back-to-back losses with the last being at home; big bounce back effort
-offense averages 113.7 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 110.8 points per game 
-Hawks defense allows 35.5% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3

9* Play HAWKS (+).

-Oklahoma City comes in off a spotlight win in overtime last night in Portland; terrible spot here
-offense is shooting 32.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Thunder defense allows 46.4% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.1%

-Los Angeles has had 3 days off to get rest and be ready for tonight’s game; big scheduling edge
-offense is shooting 38.5% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Clippers defense allows 44.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.2%

10* Play CLIPPERS (-).

-Boston hits the road off an ugly double-digit home loss; expect a big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 36.4% from three vs. defenses that allow just 35.5% shooting from three
-Celtics defense allows 106.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.5 points per game 

-Golden State returns home a 4-game East Coast road trip; revenge game in last; regression now
-offense has scored 120 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games; big step-up in class here
-Warriors defense allows 112.4 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.1 points per game 

10* Play CELTICS (+).

-Boston comes in off a home loss where they only scored 104 points; expect outburst tonight
-offense is shooting 36.4% from three vs. defenses that allow just 35.5% shooting from three
-Celtics defense has given up 244 total points in their last 2 road games; facing potent offense

-Golden State has scored 120 points or more in 4 of their last 6 games; in good current form 
-offense is shooting 38.1% from three vs. defenses that only give up 35.4% shooting from three
-Warriors defense allows 112.4 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.1 points per game

9* Play OVER the total.

-Portland is 10-4 Over in their last 14 games; 12-5 Over in their past 17 games overall
-offense is averaging 113.5 ppg and 46.5% FG versus teams that allow 111.0 ppg and 45.9% FG
-Trail Blazers' defense is permitting 112.3 ppg on the road versus teams averaging 111.6 ppg

-Charlotte is 5-1 Over in their past 6 games; 8-3 Over in their last 11 games overall
-offense is averaging 113.5 points per game at home versus teams that allow just 111.0 ppg
-defense allows 111.6 ppg and 46.8% FG versus opponents that average 110.4 ppg and 45.9%

9* Play OVER the total.

-Milwaukee has been one of the best teams in the NBA since the season started; spotlight game
-offense is shooting 47.5% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting
-Bucks defense allows 43% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.7%

-Los Angeles hasn’t won back-to-back games in over a month; off a win; expect regression here
-offense is shooting 33.6% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Lakers defense allows 113.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 111 points per game 

10* Play BUCKS (-).

-Portland has won their 3 games since the All-Star break in blowout fashion; regression tonight
-offense is shooting 45.1% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Trail Blazers allow 36.9% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

-Boston returns home off 3 straight road losses; blowout loss last night; big bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 37.6% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Celtics defense allows 43.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.7%

9* Play CELTICS (-).

-Portland has won their 2 games since the All-Star break in blowout fashion; regression tonight
-offense is shooting 44.8% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting
-Trail Blazers allow 36.9% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3

-Cleveland will play their 3rd straight home game since the All-Star break; 2-0 with momentum
-offense is shooting 35.8% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Cavaliers defense has given up just 205 total points in their last 2 games; in terrific current form

9* Play CAVALIERS (+).

-Orlando lost their first game back from the All-Star break; they’ll be ready to fire a big effort
-offense is shooting 35.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Magic allow 104.4 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.1 points per game

-Toronto scored 120 points in their win over San Antonio; regression off the break and big game
-offense is shooting just 34.8% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from three
-Raptors defense has given up 362 total points in their last 3 games; in terrible current form

10* Play MAGIC (+).

-Utah lost their final game before the All-Star break, so they’ll be ready to fire a big effort here
-offense is shooting 46.2% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Jazz defense allows 105.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.9 points per game

-Oklahoma City went 11-2 over their last 13 games prior to the All-Star break; time off was bad
-offense is shooting just 35.2% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from three
-Thunder defense has given up 111 points or more in 5 of their last 6 games; in terrible form

9* Play JAZZ (+).

-Los Angeles has played 10 of their last 14 games on the road; bad scheduling spot off the break
-offense scored 377 total points in their last 3 games before the All-Star break; time off hurts
-Clippers defense allows 113.8 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.3 points per game 

-Memphis lost 3 of their last 4 games prior to the All-Star break; time off a plus; big effort here
-offense has opened up after trading Marc Gasol; more improvement with the extra practice
-Grizzlies defense allows 43.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.3%

10* Play GRIZZLIES (+).

-Portland was away for 2 of their last 3 games before the All-Star break; now across the country
-offense is shooting 44.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting
-Trail Blazers allow 37.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3

-Brooklyn was also on the road prior to the All-Star break; scheduling advantage here at home
-offense is shooting 36.4% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Nets defenses allows 34.5% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

9* Play NETS (+).

-Miami won their final game going into the All-Star break; positive week off; good spot here
-offense has been better away from home this season; shooting a higher % from the field and 3
-Heat defense allows 44.3% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46% from the field

-Philadelphia has been at home since February 3rd; coming off a long break is not a good thing
-offense has faced a weak group of defenses that allow 46.2% shooting from the field; class jump
-76ers defense allows 112.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.1 points per game

10* Play HEAT (+).

-Golden State played at home last night; 3rd game in 4 nights; bad scheduling spot on the road
-offense has faced terrible defenses in 5 of their last 6 road games; big step-up in class tonight
-Warriors defense allowing 111.4 points per game vs. offenses that score 110.7 points per game

-Portland returns home off back-to-back road losses; last night off; road trip on deck; big effort
-offense is shooting 47.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Trail Blazers allow 44.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.2%

9* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (+).

-Los Angeles concludes their 6-game road trip; last 4 have been in the East; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 33.9% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Lakers defense allowing 116.2 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.6 ppg

-Atlanta will play their 4th connective home game; lost the last 3; expect a big effort tonight
-offense is shooting 46.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Hawks defense allows 35.3% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

10* Play HAWKS (+).

-Miami comes in off a loss in Sacramento; their offense was awful (96 points); bounce back
-offense has alternated good and bad scoring outputs over their last 6 games; big effort here  
-Heat defense gives up 36.9% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

-Golden State is 14-1 over their last 15 games; scored 112 points or more in 14 of those games  
-offense is shooting 38.7% from three vs. defenses that only give up 35.5% shooting from three
-Warriors defense gives up 111.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.8 ppg

9* Play OVER the total.

-Cleveland hits the road off back-to-back home losses; 2 days off; expect bounce back effort
-offense just scored 116 points in a home win over Washington 3 games ago; good matchup
-Cavaliers defense allows 34.8% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4%

-Washington has lost 3 straight games; just 1-5 SU over their last 6 games; bad current form
-offense is shooting just 34.6% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from three
-Wizards allow 47.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% from the field

10* Play CAVALIERS (+).

-New York just lost 105-92 at home to Detroit on Tuesday night; quick turnaround revenge 
-offense has faced some stout defensive teams recently; facing Detroit again is a drop in class
-Knicks defense allows 33.4% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

-Detroit returns home off that win in New York; just a 3-point favorite in that game; overvalued
-offense is shooting 33.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Pistons defense allows 47% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46% from the field

9* Play KNICKS (+).

-Charlotte hits the road off a blown 20-point lead to the Clippers last night; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 43.8% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46.0% FG shooting
-Hornets' defense allowing 115.4 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 109.5 ppg

-Dallas returns home off a 3-game road trip; 3 days off since; new players looking to impress
-offense is shooting 35.4% from 3pt at home vs. defenses that allow 35.3% shooting from 3pt
-Mavericks allow 44.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that are shooting 46.2% FG

9* Play MAVERICKS (-).

-Atlanta is in the midst of a 7-game road trip; lost their last game in Sacramento by 22 points
-offense is shooting just 33.7% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.2% shooting from three
-Hawks defense allowing 118.1 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.2 ppg

-Utah returns home off an embarrassing 27-point road loss in Portland; big bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 35.9% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.2% shooting from 3
-Jazz defense allows 44.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that are shooting 45.9%

10* Play JAZZ (-).

-Los Angeles Lakers are in terrible current form; 1-4 over their last 5 games; lots of injuries
-offense is shooting just 33.5% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.6% shooting from three
-Lakers allowing 111.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.2 points per game

-Los Angeles Clippers come into this game from the opposite side; 3-1 over their last 4 games
-offense is shooting 38.1% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from three
-Clippers allow 44.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that are shooting 46.3%

10* Play CLIPPERS (-).

-Memphis hits the road off a completed 5-game home stand; won just 1 game; bad road spot
-offense is shooting 44.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting
-Grizzlies allowing 37.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.8% from 3

-Minnesota just lost back-to-back games to Utah; at home against a new opponent; big effort
-offense averages 113.8 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 110.7 points per game
-Timberwolves allow 45% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.4%

10* Play TIMBERWOLVES (-).

-Golden State will play their 5th and final game of their current road trip; off big win in Boston
-offense has scored 371 total points in their last 3 games; regression here in a bad scheduling spot
-Warriors defense allows 112 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.6 points per game

-Indiana returns home off a road loss in Memphis; last night off; expect big bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 47.9% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting from the field
-Pacers defense allows 42.2% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.6%

9* Play PACERS (+).

-New York hits the road off a home loss last night; 3rd game in 4 nights; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 42.5% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.7% shooting
-Knicks defense allows 47.9% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.2%

-Charlotte returns home off a 3-game road trip; lost last game; 2 days off since; big effort here
-offense averages 113.7 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 110.5 points per game
-Hornets defense allow 33% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.2% from 3

10* Play HORNETS (-).

-Utah hits the road off a completed 4-game home stand; last 2 games were close; bad road spot
-offense is shooting 32.9% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.3% shooting from 3
-Jazz defense allows 35.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3

-Minnesota returns home off a 4-point loss in Utah on Friday; quick turnaround revenge spot
-offense is averaging 114 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 110.7 points per game
-Timberwolves allow 44.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.3%

9* Play TIMBERWOLVES (+).

-Toronto will play their 3rd and final game of their current road trip; 0-2 so far; in bad form
-offense is shooting 34% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Raptors defense allows 46.3% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.1%

-Dallas concludes their 3-game home stand tonight; 2-0 over their last 2 games; in good form
-offense is shooting 46.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting
-Mavericks defense allows 44.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.3%

10* Play MAVERICKS (+).

-Golden State is on a 9-game winning streak; offense has averaged 130.1 ppg in those games  
-offense is shooting 39.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3
-Warriors defense has given up 111, 118, and 140 points in 3 of their last 4 games; poor form

-Boston is on a 5-game winning streak; they’ve scored 117 points or more in 4 of those 5 games
-offense is shooting 47.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 46.2% shooting 
-Celtics defense is taking a big step-up in class; faced the Cavs and Heat in their last 2 games

9* Play OVER the total.

-Phoenix played at home last night; now on the road in thin air and altitude; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting just 31.2% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.2% shooting from 3
-Suns allowing 118 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.5 points per game

-Denver returns home off a road loss in Utah on Wednesday night; 9-1 their last 10 home games
-offense is shooting 48.9% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 46.1% shooting
-Nuggets defense allows 32.9% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

10* Play NUGGETS (-).

-Detroit's recent low-scoring games have dropped this total too much; line value now with Over
-Andre Drummond (probable) to return tonight after missing L3 games; 16.3 ppg (2nd on team)
-Pistons' defense allows 47.2% shooting from the field vs. opponents that average just 46.1% FG

-Dallas has also been playing lower scoring games recently which has further deflated tonight's total
-Mavericks' games have averaged 218.9 total points this season, including 217.3 total points at home
-Dallas averages 111.6 ppg on 46.3% FG shooting at home vs. opponents that allow just 45.9% overall

9* Play OVER the total.