The Chicago Bulls enter this game against Orlando , with the 28th ranked offense, and the 13th ranked pace. The Bulls have scored more consistently of late,  but I'm betting they will revert to the mean eventually and more importantly tonight , because of key system discrepancies  which I have pinpointed from a matchup system I have formulated  .  Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic, own the 13th ranked offense and 7 th ranked pace. The Magic have also failed to eclipse the 95 point plateau on offense in 4 of their L/7, and are struggling to stay offensively consistent and I'm betting their production problems will persist  in this spot.

Under is 6-0 in Magic last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.Under is 4-0 in Magic last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.Under is 6-0 in Bulls last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.Under is 20-8 in Bulls last 28 home games.Under is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.

CHICAGO is 21-8 UNDER L/29 versus poor teams - outscored by their opponents by 3+ points/game with a combined average score of 201.2 ppg scored. CHICAGO is 30-18 UNDER  L/48 versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game with a combined average score of 207.6 ppg scored. CHICAGO is 25-12 UNDER   as a favorite dating back to last season with a combined average 202.6 points per game on going on the scoreboard.

NBA teams where the total is 210 to 219.5 (ORLANDO) - after 4 or more consecutive losses against opponent after 4 or more consecutive wins are 38-11 UNDER L/21 seasons for a 77% conversion rate for Totals bettors.

Play UNDER

The Pacers enter this game in a foul mood after  coming off a heart breaking  112-111 last-second loss to the Boston Celtics . Showing their ability to play together , however , is what caught my attention from that game. The Pacers were being thumped by the Celtics for most of the game , but little by little inched their way back showing me this teams tenacity. Now with redemption at hand and a chip on their shoulders, I'm betting they come here with all guns firing. That not a good omen for a Atlanta team, despite of ending a 5 game losing streak last time out,  has still struggled most of this season, in what many consider a rebuilding year for the franchise. Add to that ,Atlanta is banged up and   are without forward Mike Muscala (left ankle) and center Dewayne Dedmon (left tibia) and also have some walking wounded as well as forward Luke Babbitt, and rookie center John Collins  are gradually moving back  into the rotation after missing six games with a sprained left AC joint. I'm really expecting Indiana to romp tonight and recommending we lay the lumber with the road favorite.

Pacers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southeast.Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.

NBA Home underdogs (ATLANTA) - after a win by 6 points or less against opponent after a loss by 6 points or less are 39-16 ATS L/5 seasons for a 71% conversion rate for bettors.

These below SU lines/trends  pertain to historical moneyline outputs that translate into ATS wins based on average margin of victory formula.

NBA Home underdogs of +145 to +350 vs. the money line (ATLANTA) - poor defensive team - allowing 99+ points/game on the season against opponent after a close loss by 3 points or less are 34-141 SU L/21 seasons  for a 80% conversion rate for bettors, with the average margin loss coming by 7.7 ppg.

NBA Road favorites of -165 to -500 vs. the money line (INDIANA) - after a close loss by 3 points or less against opponent after a combined score of 205 points or more are 94-19  SU L/21 seasons for a 83% conversion rate for bettors winning by an average of 8.7 ppg.

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My own projections make Georgetown 12.5 point chalk, thus this line is very beatable.

Road teams as an underdog or pick (N TEXAS) - after going over the total by more than 30 points in their previous game, in December games are 8-34 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 81% for bettors.

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RICE is 7-0 UNDER ( vs. horrible rebounding teams - outrebounded by opponents by 7+/game with a combined average of 141 ppg going on the board. NEW MEXICO is 12-2 UNDER L/14 after a game where they made 78% of their free throws or better. NEW MEXICO is 16-4 UNDER L/20 after a game where they made 88% of their free throws or better with a combined average of 134.1 ppg going on the board.

Play UNDER

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GEORGIA is 6-0 OVER L/6 in home games when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) with a total combined score of 149.7 ppg scored.GEORGIA TECH is 11-1 OVER L/12  in road games when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days with a combined score of 150 ppg scored.

My projections call for 137 points or more to go on the  board.

Play on OVER

This is a Belmont team that beat Providence , Vanderbilt, and Middle Tennessee State this season, and are more than prepared to go against another quality team that has suddenly emerged as small school early season juggernaut  ( W.Kentucky). I'm betting on a very tightly contested tilt with the points proving golden.  BELMONT is 14-5 ATS  L/19 when playing against a team with a winning record. BELMONT is 7-0 ATS  L/7  in road games after scoring 75 points or more 2 straight games and is 9-2 ATS  L/11 in road games after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds.

CBB Road teams as an underdog or pick (BELMONT) - after scoring 75 points or more 2 straight games against opponent after scoring 80 points or more 3 straight games are 80-36 ATS L/5 seasons for a 69% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Belmont to cover

The Wizards (16-14) enter this meeting  against the Pelicans (15-15) coming off a 106-99 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. That tilt against an upper echelon team  will have the Wizards  very ready to play against the Pelicans two super stars here tonight (Davis and Cousins).  Meanwhile, New Orleans has been largely inconsistent this season, in part thanks to the experiment involving have two big  men ( Davis/cousins) together in the lineup in a increasingly small-ball orientated league. Tonight against a Wizards team that thrives when John Wall is on the floor especially on the  take away the  Bayou visitors will be at a disadvantage even though  they are well rested.  New Orleans is tied for 27th in the NBA with an average of 15.9 turnovers per game and won't be surprised if that number increases here tonight and the difference maker in this game.

Pelicans are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

It must be noted that New Orleans allows 111.1 ppg on the road this season, and when the Wizards score 106 to 111 points in game this season they are perfect 8-0 ATS winning SU by an average of 14.9 ppg.

WASHINGTON is 10-1 ATS L/11 after failing to cover 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread. NEW ORLEANS is 4-17 ATS L/21 in road games after 2 or more consecutive overs. NEW ORLEANS is 5-16 ATS L/21  against Southeast division opponents.

Washington has   won 4 straight  in this series and  covered 5 straight and have won and covered the two most recent games here in DC is this series.

key injury update. NO - Davis rolled his ankle in his last game and if he plays tonight will be less than 100%.

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My own line makes Val the favorite thus getting points is a viable wagering opportunity.

 SANTA CLARA is 3-11 ATS  L/14  in home games in non-conference games.

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NBA Home teams against the total (TEXAS) - in a game involving two poor three point shooting teams ( 32% or less), good ball handling team (14.5 TO's or less) against a good pressure defensive team (17.5 TO's or more) are 60-23 OVER L/21 seasons for a 72% conversion rate for Totals bettors.

Play OVER

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The San Antonio Spurs have most of their team back, but guards Danny Green and Tony Parker, and forward Kawhi Leonard  were  on the bench nursing injuries or resting to rehab them in their last game, and all three are still less than 100% with the Spurs still trying to get acclimated to Leonard being back in the lineup. Meanwhile, their visiting opponents tonight the Clippers despite of being banged up, are still playing hard and staying competitive and have covered 5 straight games. They also enter this game feeling a little disrespected after a 90-85 loss at Miami last time out, as they questioned the officiating as they felt they were not getting calls at the end of the game, and now have a chip on their shoulders entering this tilt as underdogs .  QUOTE: "I don't know if we would have won the game or not, but I thought we got missed calls down the stretch and I thought that hurt us," Rivers said. "Having said that, I just love our spirit. There are so many reasons not to hang in there, not to play and our guys just keep doing it." END QUOTE

Spurs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Pacific.Spurs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.Rivers is 18-7 ATS L/25  in road games revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more ( SA beat the clippers on Nov 7 by a 120-107 count)

NBA Home teams (SAN ANTONIO) - in a game involving two average teams (+/- 3 PPG differential.), after a close win by 3 points or less are 24-53 L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 69% for bettors.

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The Celtics will play a Indiana team on tired legs tonight , after the Pacers took part in a 14 point win vs the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday evening. The Pacers know what their up against. The Celtics have won and covered 4 straight and are solid favs here on the road as three points or less according to my own numbers and cross reference system/player matchups.

QUOTE:  "We know how good they are," Indiana coach Nate McMillan said. "We haven't had success against those guys really in the last couple of years. Really, we got try to get out of here quickly, get home and try to defend home court." END QUOTE:

QUOTE: "They're a great team, and we're going to have to be ready to play," Oladipo said of the Celtics. "Simple as that. They're playing really well. They're the number one team in the Eastern Conference. "They do a great job of playing together, and we're going to have to do a great job of playing together as well. It's going to be a tough game, especially coming off a back-to-back, so we're going to have to ready to play."END QUOTE:

Boston has played very well against explosive offensive sides this season, as is evident by a BOSTON is 11-0 ATS  record versus good shooting teams - making  46% or more of their shots this season ( Celtics 105 Opposition 96.3) and is 10-1 ATS  versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season. BOSTON is 15-3 ATS L/18  in road games against Central division opponents.

Celtics are 20-7-2 ATS in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pacers are 6-21-1 ATS in their last 28 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.Pacers are 14-30-1 ATS in their last 45 games playing on 0 days rest.  Favorite has covered 6 straight times in this series.

NBA Road teams vs. the money line (BOSTON) - a top-level team   (75% or better) playing a marginal winning team (51% to 60%), first half of the season are 36-9 SU over the L/5 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for bettors.

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Cleveland enters this game off a win vs  the Utah Jazz last night, for their 17th win and 18 trips to the hardwood. I know the Cavs played last night, and pundits continue to look at the Wizards as contenders,  but the old men from Ohio, I'm betting  will still have enough juice left in the tank to dispose of a inconsistent  team they have beaten 4 of the L/5 times SU/ATS . It must also be noted that Sundays seem to be a good day for LeBron James and company as they have won 13 straight  on this day, including 7 in a row as visitors.

Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.Cavaliers are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Cavs are 9-3 ATS L/12 games Capital One Arena. Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

NBA teams like the Wizards -average 3 pt shooting side, (33-36.5%) against a lower tier 3pt defense, (36.5% or worse) are 9-20 SU L/29 after 3 straight games , allowing a shooting percentage 42% or less for 69% conversion rate for bettors.

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Loyola Marymount is being under rated here according to my own numbers as they matchup well vs Washington side that will be in an emotional letdown state after battling Gonzaga last time out and losing by DDs. In Washington's recent non conference games, against similar schools like Seattle and UC Davis they won by 7 and 5 point counts. With that said, we have value here with a underdog that can light the scoreboard up in a hurry.

Washington hoops program has failed to cover 15 of their L/17 vs top tier offensive teams scoring 77 or more point per game.

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Stanford is rebuilding and having some difficulties finding any rhythm and have lost 5 of their L/7 overall. They have also had a history of not performing well against WCC sides like San Francisco failing to cover 7 of their L/8 including 5 straight ATS losses as hosts. Meanwhile, SF has won 3 straight and 6 of their L/8 and are not an easy out. With that said, lets take the points with the road dog.

SF is 9-0 ATS in road games after leading their L/2 games by 10+ points at the half which has just happened and 21-8 ATS L/29 off two or more consecutive home wins. Stanford is 2-8 ATS in line games this season.

Play on SF to cover

Arizona State enters this game the talk of college basketball, as they are undefeated on the season after beating Kansas right in their own back yard last time out. That last win was a huge effort by Sun Devils, and now they will be in an emotional letdown situation and  drained after excessive media coverage of their exploits. Now with a target on their backs, and a exaggerated market price attached to their game today, I'm moving in the opposite direction and recommending  we take the points with Vanderbilt a side that is well rested and has not played since Dec6th..

Commodores are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Play on Vanderbilt to cover

This marks the first rivalry meeting since Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak attempted to cancel the rivalry due to safety concerns.
The Utes are coming off a 77-67 win over Utah State in the inaugural Beehive Classic, which was held at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City.

The Utes rank first in the Pac-12 and sixth in the nation, giving up just a .263 three-point shooting percentage to opposing teams this season. It will be their defense that keeps them in this game, and the catalyst behind them covering vs an over rated current version  of this BYU hoops program.

Utah is 5-1 ATS L/6 in this series and have covered 4 straight visits here to Mormon City.

Play on the Utah Utes to cover

Houston last night got the revenge they wanted for a Game 7 Western Conference semi final loss  they suffered last season vs the San Antonio  Spurs. It was a start to finish physical and  emotionally charged grueling  win for the Rockets that will now have them on tired legs and in an let  down situation.  Meanwhile, the Bucks are viable side, in this spot despite of them also playing on short rest after last nights sleepy looking loss to long time rivals the Bulls. Note:  Bucks are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest and one of the better conditioned teams in  the NBA. The Rockets are just  1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Also the  Rockets are also just  1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.

MILWAUKEE is 36-17 ATS L/53  in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game .HOUSTON is 6-16 ATS  L/22 in home games versus good shooting teams - making 46% or more  of their shots.HOUSTON is 5-16 ATS  L/21 in home games in non-conference games.Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

NBA Home favorites (HOUSTON) - good 3PT shooting team (>=36.5%) against a poor 3PT defense (36.5% or more ), average rebounding team (+/-3 reb/game) against a horrible rebounding team (5.5 or less reb/game are 15-51 ATS L/21 seasons for a 77% go against conversion rate for bettors. Also NBA Home favorites of 10 or more points (HOUSTON) - good 3PT shooting team (36.5% or more ) against a poor 3PT defense (36.5% or more ), average rebounding team (+/-3 reb/game) against a horrible rebounding team (5.5 or less reb/game) 8-30 ATS L/21 seasons  for a 79% go against conversion rate.

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Tonight two teams the visiting LA Clippers and their hosts the Miami Heat are  missing key players and suffering through an array of injuries prepare to play each other after both sides played last night. The Clippers are without Blake Griffin and Austin Rivers, while the Heat are playing without key defensive cog Hassan Whiteside and Justice Winslow. Both have struggled at times, and both are desperate and working hard for wins/losses. Both sides have however, still found ways to win and both have collected victories in 3 of their L/4 outings. From a power rankings perspective and considering my own  margin deficit projections based on correlated  data, suggest we have value with the underdog visitor in this spot. It must also be noted that the Heat have struggled at home this season, and are just  2-13-2 ATS in their last 17 home games and are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record like the Clippers.

Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.Heat are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Play on the LA Clippers

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The Jazz  played a physical game last night in the middle of a 6 game road trip and will now be exhausted  after beating the  Boston Celtics 107-95 on Friday. After last nights game they went out to the airport and  had to fly two hours to play a well  rested Cavaliers team  that has been home for almost a week. Needless to say their game plan tonight will be to survive via a slow paced effort which will effect the overall offensive output for both these teams.  It must also be noted that they Jazz  top big men got banged up last night as Favors (stitches above his eye)  and Gobert (left knee injury) if they play will be less than 100% which will also effect the Jazz offensive output in this spot. With that said, I'm betting on the Jazz third ranked D, and 24th ranked pace to be key elements in a stagnated combined offensive output vs an explosive opponent which will directly effect the combined score to fall below the posted Total.

UTAH is 38-19 UNDER  L/57  in road games versus lower tier defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game.  Under is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Under is 7-3 in Jazz last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.Under is 7-2-1 in Cavaliers last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

NBA teams where the total is 210 to 219.5 (UTAH) - in a game involving two excellent free throw shooting teams (79% or better), average ball handling team (14.5-16.5 TO's) against a good ball handling team (14.5 TO's or less) are 28-7 UNDER L/21 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for totals bettors.

Play on UNDER

Charlotte enters this game having seen a combined average of 212.5 ppg go on the board in their home games this season. Meanwhile, the Blazers a have seen a combined average of 205 ppg get scored in their road tilts. My own numbers and matchup stats and projections put this total closer to 207, after considering both sides usual pace numbers, which gives us value to the over with this number we are betting into.

PORTLAND is 11-1 OVER in road games after a combined score of 185 points or less which happened in their 95-88 win vs the Magic yesterday. the combined average score of those tilts was 220.3 ppg.
 

CHARLOTTE  in 7 games  versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing  14 or less turnovers/game this season, have seen a combined average of 217.9 ppg go on the board.

NBA teams where the total is greater than or equal to 200 (CHARLOTTE) - off an upset loss as a home favorite, a lower tier team (25% to 40%) playing a team with a winning record are 40-13 OVER L/5 seasons for a 76% conversion rate for bettors.

Play OVER

Both teams will be playing the second half of a back-to-back, with the Trail Blazers having won 95-88 at Orlando on Friday night and the Hornets falling 104-98 at home to Miami. Also two of the leagues premier guards will go head to head, with Blazers Lillard and the Hornets Walker . In the past Lillard has gotten the better of Walker in their head-to-heads winning 7 off the L/10 matchups and I'm betting has the edge again tonight vs a side that has lost 9 of their L/11 games SU.

Charlotte is also on tired legs with a heavy schedule workload of late, which is not a good omen. CHARLOTTE is 10-23 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days

Note: Charlottes futility has been on display quite a bit this season, as they are 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing 14 or less turnovers/game this season.

Whether this is an anomaly or note its still interesting that CHARLOTTE is 2-11 ATS L/13 in home games on Saturday games.

NBA Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (PORTLAND) - after having won 2 of their last 3 games, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a losing team are 24-3 ATS L/5 seasons for a 89% conversion rate for bettors.

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Middle Tenn State to cover

The 17th ranked Boilermakers are a fine team, but Butler has had this game circled for a while, and know the importance of this Indiana basketball matchup classic. It must noted that Butler has won 5 straight in this series, and have performed very well vs Big 10 competition in the past as is evident by a 21-11 SU record. Look for Butler and three key returning starters be the catalyst behind their cover this afternoon.

Butler to cover 1 unit reg selection

HC Kevin Willards /Seton Hall and his 4 returning starters from last season are a fine side, and ranked in the AP top 15 , and deservedly so , after starting this season, with a  9-1 record. Meanwhile, their opponents Rutgers have also compiled a decent 8-3 record, but 6 of those 8 victories have come against non line conference opposition. According to my own numbers /data and systems power rankings there is a larger divergence than 7.5 points here, and with that said I recommending we lay the lumber with the Pirates and their explosive front court.  Note: Seton Hall is  4-0 SU/ATS L/4 in this series and 8-0 ATS L/8 as visitors here.

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REVENGE is the name of the game here tonight. Last season, the Rockets were humiliated in Game 7 of their NBA Western Conference final matchup here in front of their own home town fans, losing by a 114-75 count. Now with redemption at hand, and the Spurs dealing with trying to integrate their top players the rusty Kawhi Leonard back into the lineup after a lengthy abscense because of injury, I'm betting the Rockets have the edge and get their revenge and also get us the cover as well.

Spurs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

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The rebuilding Bulls are playing a rare  type of blue collar basketball at the moment, something that is rarely seen in the NBA these days. The Bulls have won 4 straight games, and are in top form and playing with a lot of chemistry.   Tonight against their long time rivals the Bucks, they will not be an easy out , thus getting points is a viable wagering opportunity , when comparing both teams current form/systems and player personnel.

Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.Bucks are 0-6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Central.Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Bulls are 17-2 vs the Bucks when playing off back to back SU wins.

NBA Road underdogs (CHICAGO) - lower tier  team - shooting 43%  or less with a defense of 46% or better on the season against opponent after a game - allowing a shooting pct. of 55% or higher are 8-27 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 77% for bettors.

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Tonight on the one hand we have a loaded South Dakota State side, that has one of the top mid major players in the nation ( Mike Daum) leading the way for a solid core of offensive minded players. This team is always a solid underdog because they can light the scoreboard up in a hurry and are never really out of it vs a side still on a learning curve like their opponents the Buffalos.

Meanwhile, Tad Boyles young inexperienced Colorado Buffs are off two straight losses and showing their lack of cohesiveness. Don't get me wrong this is a talented group, but their still earning to play together, and against this type of never say die explosive  team they will have their hands full.

Jackrabbits are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.Buffaloes are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

CBB road team (S DAKOTA ST) - excellent free throw shooting team (73% or better) against a good free throw shooting team (69-73%), after a game - shooting 57% or higher, allowing 43% or lower are 27-7 ATS for a 80% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on South Dakota State to cover

The  Utah Jazz despite of owning one of the lower pace numbers in the league  and  strong D , are taking part in some fairly high scoring games of late, with combined scores of 213, 217, 203 combined points going on the board in their L/3 trips to the court. The Jazz themselves have scored 100 or more points in 9 of their L/10, and have allowed 100 or more points in 7 of their L/10. with that said, and this being the Jazz's third straight road game , fatigue will play a major part in more defensive breakdowns in this spot and a wider open game.  Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics despite of being a solid defensive team as well, are on tired legs after a high scoring run and gun affair vs the Denver Nuggets last time out taking, a 124-118 win, and won't have the energy to play hardcore physical hoops tonight, which I'm betting will make this a higher scoring game than many pundits might anticipate.

Over is 10-4 in Celtics last 14 overall.Over is 25-10-1 in Celtics last 36 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.Over is 7-2 in Celtics last 9 vs. NBA Northwest.

BOSTON in their L/20 games when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points over the last 3 seasons have seen a combined average of 204.3 ppg scored.

BOSTON is 19-6 OVER  L/25 in home games after a combined score of 235 points with a combined average of 212.8 ppg going on the board.

NBA Road teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (UTAH) - after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games against opponent after a combined score of 235 points or more are 32-5 OVER L/21 seasons for a 87% conversion rate for totals bettors.

Play OVER

Oklahoma City enters this game against the Philadelphia 76ers, playing what I would call decent basketball (5-2 SU L/7). I don't think their still 100% acclimated to playing cohesive hoops behind the big three of George, Melo, and Westbrook, but they have made strides in a positive direction  and should continue to improve. As far as tonight's road tilt is concerned , my own numbers and power rankings  suggest that superior side in a head to head matchup is the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Yes, the Sixers are no longer bottom feeders  and have shown a great deal of improvement, but they are still young and from time to time  have provided questionable work ethic as was evident in a recent 4 game losing streak which they snapped last time out. Just to much weight is being placed on players like Embiid and Simmons which leads to fatigue late in games, where guys like the Thunders  Westbrook  thrive.  This I'm betting will be the difference maker here tonight. Note: Westbrook averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.5 assists in two wins over Philadelphia last season. Look for the Thunders veterans to be the difference maker as this contest progresses and for the Thunder to get their 17th consecutive win in this series.

Thunder are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Atlantic.76ers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Thunder are 16-0 SU L/16 vs the Sixers.

NBA Home teams vs. the money line (PHILADELPHIA) - off an upset win as a road underdog, in December games are just 37-65 SU L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 64% for bettors.

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Detroit enters this game off ending a 7 straight game losing streak with a 105-91 victory vs Atlanta last night.. Previous to that the Pistons for the most part were competitive despite of the negative results with 4 of the 7 games decided by 5 points or less. QUOTE: "When you're coming off of seven losses, it's tough," guard Langston Galloway told reporters. "You're trying to find your rhythm, find anything you can salvage. When we finally got our rhythm and made stops, we just continued to make that a bulldozer effect." END QUOTE. I'm betting on the Pistons feeding off that momentum tonight. Meanwhile, the Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out at home, and could easily be in an emotional letdown situation, after a grueling game, that featured the return of Paul George to town. There were a lot of fiery emotions from the crowd and the energy was sky high, so I won't be surprised if the Pacers come out flat here.

The teams split the two previous meetings this season, with the home team winning on each occasion. But from a side perspective , these sides are matched up quite evenly so taking points here is a very viable wagering opportunity.

DETROIT is 8-1 ATS L/9 as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. Pistons are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Pistons are 11-1-1 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

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Orlando enters this game  struggling to win games in the last month while dealing with a  growing list of  injuries with the walking wounded  scattered all over the place. the Magic are currently in a shambles,  after having lost 14 of their last 17 trips to the hardwood. Meanwhile visiting Portland when their getting wins, do it in part because of what I attribute to their solid conditioning. These guys just wear teams out. That's what happened as Portland seemed headed for a sixth straight loss Wednesday but rallied from 16 points down to win at Miami. It was Portland's fourth comeback from a double-digit deficit this season and third in the Eastern Time Zone, where they seem to be able to run and gun with positive results. Yes, I know the Blazers are streaky, which is a good thing as they look for their second consecutive strong effort vs a banged up team, that will find it difficult to keep up on the scoreboard because of their current personnel deficiencies.

 It must be note that  On Nov. 15, the Magic took a 14-point lead early into the second quarter, before Portland came back and grabbed a 99-94 home win.ORLANDO is 0-7 ATS   in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent this season. average score: Orlando 96.7 Opposition 113.9

ORLANDO is 2-11 ATS  versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 36% or more  of their attempts this season.PORTLAND is 11-2 ATS L/13  in road games off an upset win as an underdog.

NBA Road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (PORTLAND) - poor defensive team (98-102 PPG) against another lower tier  defensive team (102 PPG or more ), after allowing 60 points or more in the first half last game are 25-7 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 78% for bettors.

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The Lakers enter this game having scored 100 or more points in 12 of their L/13 overall games, in mostly wide open run and gun affairs as they rank No.1 in pace in the league (102.4). On the season the Lakers defense has allowed 108.9 ppg and rank 24th in the league. Meanwhile, Cleveland the Lakers hosts tonight, are ranked 3rd in the league in offense (111 ppg) and are ranked 23rd in defense, in what has become a wide open high scoring entertaining circus. Tonight I expect the Lakers young legs to try to keep up with the senior/star laden Cavaliers lineup in a game that I expect to eclipse the number.

CLEVELAND is 25-12 OVER  L/37 versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game with a combined average of 224.6 ppg scored.CLEVELAND in 7 games as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points this season have seen the combined average score click in at 224.4 ppg.

Over is 8-0 in Cavaliers last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.Over is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.Over is 6-0 in Lakers last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

NBA Home teams where the total is 210 to 219.5 (CLEVELAND) - after scoring 100 points or more 5 straight games against opponent after a combined score of 205 points or more 3 straight games are  44-17 OVER L/5 seasons for a 72% conversion rate for Totals bettors.

Play OVER

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NORTHWESTERN is 12-2 UNDER  versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game per game with a combined average of 134.1 ppg going on the board. NORTHWESTERN is 12-3 UNDER  when the total is 140 to 149.VALPARAISO is 6-0 UNDER  after a loss by 6 points or less with a combined average of 115.2 ppg going on the board. ( Val lost Ball St 71-70 last time out)

 Play UNDER

Brooklyn  will face a stiff challenge trying to contain Kristaps Porzingis Thursday night when it hosts the New York Knicks The Nets in their last meetings vs the Knicks  really struggled when they were handed a 107-86 loss at New York on Oct. 27. Porzingis scored 30 points on 13 of 24 shooting in 29:23.
 I know the Nets have played better of late, defensively, but when they do seem to hold down opponents it changes their own offensive flow to the negative . Brooklyn is allowing 110.6 points per game, which ranks as among the worst in the league and from a  SRS perspective are the inferior of both teams. Brooklyn's  SRS -2.47 while the  Knicks SRS 0.33+. ( Note: SRS -Simple Rating System; a rating that takes into account average point differential and strength of schedule. The rating is denominated in points above/below average, where zero is average.

According to my own matchup player/system matchup power rankings the Knicks matchup well vs the Nets and get the nod tonight as slight underdogs in game they can win SU.

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The Rockets' exerted a lot of energy in a  130-123 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night at Toyota Center , that will now have them on tired legs. Last night they had to come back ferociously with a small ball lineup after their defense was torched for the first three quarters, something that will concern the coaching staff , and will have the Rockets more vigilant in transition here this evening vs the Charlotte Hornets. Meanwhile, the Hornets will want to slow this game down, vs an explosive opponent, as their own offense has been very inconsistent this season,  ranking 20th in offensive rating (103.3) and rank in the bottom 5 in field-goal percentage (27th) and effective field-goal percentage (29th). Charlotte is  also 24th in 3-pointers made (nine) and attempted (25.3) per game. Needless to say, the slower the better, and after last nights run and gun affair, I'm betting the Rockets wont mind a slower paced affair either. Note: The two most recent meetings in this series this season have gone under the Total with 202 combined ppg going on the board in both tilts (Houston won both games).  I'm betting on a similar score tonight.

CHARLOTTE is 26-11 UNDER  L/37 revenging a home loss vs opponent with a combined average of 200.1 ppg scored.

NBA teams where the total is greater than or equal to 220 (CHARLOTTE) - revenging a home loss vs opponent of 10 points or more, off a road win are 24-4 UNDER L/21 seasons for a 86% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER

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DENVER is 27-9 UNDER L/36 versus poor 3 point shooting teams - making  31% or less of their attempts.

CBB teams where the total is between 130 and 139.5 points (N COLORADO) - after 2 straight games making 50% of their shots or better against opponent after a game where a team made 55% of their shots or better are 31-13 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 71% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER

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Favorites of 10 to 19.5 points (BOISE ST) - after 3 or more consecutive unders, an explosive offensive team (78 PPG or more ) against an average offensive team (67-74 PPG) are just 31-75 ATS L/21 seasons for a 71% go against conversion rate for bettors.

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The Jazz (13-14) enter Wednesday's game having lost three straight and will primed to end their mini slump vs a beatable Chicago Bulls side (6-20). I know the hard working Bulls are on a 3 game win streak, and looked impressive vs the Celtics last time out, winning by a 108-85 count, but despite of that I',m still not sold on this rebuilding team. Note: CHICAGO is 1-13 ATS L/14 in home games after allowing 90 points or less. Also from a matchup perspective, both sides are blue collar lunch pale types, but one team, (Jazz) is far more cohesive and a lot more experienced at playing physical grind it out basketball.


CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS in non-conference games this season. UTAH is 31-15 ATS off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a favorite over the last few seasons.Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record\

Bulls are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.

Home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CHICAGO) - terrible team - outscored by their opponents by 6+ points/game, after scoring 105 points or more are 23-63 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 73% for bettors.

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The Pelicans enter this home game on tired legs after Monday nights 130-122 run and gun loss to the Houston Rockets and will be at a disadvantage vs a Milwaukee Bucks team on  three days rest.  The Pelican  defense remains a problem, as was the case last night, as they allowed the Rockets to shoot 54.5 % and convert  17 treys . Plus add to that they are now having to deal with not having swingman Tony Allen in the lineup, a defensive standout,(broken leg).

Pelicans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Milwaukee is 6-1 L/7 SU overall.

The Bucks are well rested and feeling good about their chances , and I agree with  their star Antetokounmpo assessments  .

QUOTE:"I think we have a unique opportunity here as a team," Antetokounmpo said. "We're doing well right now, and we've got to keep it up. We know that things are going well, we're feeling ourselves right now, playing great as a team, but we've got to keep playing hard."END QUOTE.

NBA Home favorites (NEW ORLEANS) - good 3PT shooting team (36.5% or better) against a poor 3PT defense (36.5% or better), average rebounding team (+/-3 reb/game) against a horrible rebounding team ( 5.5 reb/game or less) are 54-14 ATS L/21 seasons for a 79% go against conversion rate for bettors.

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The Portland Trail Blazers, who visit the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena, are on a season-high five-game losing streak and desperation is now a key word in describing their situation at the moment. With that said,  I love backing teams like this, that despite of being in a funk, are not playing badly. For example their last two losses have come by 7 points each to Houston and Golden State, thus making this tilt , compared to those battles vs the Heat almost like a leisurely walk in the park.  Also the Blazers have played well on the road this seasons, at 6-5 and while the Heat have been sub par with a 5-6 record as hosts and get my backing as underdogs in this spot.

Trail Blazers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Heat are 2-12-2 ATS in their last 16 home games.Trail Blazers are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

 NBA Home teams vs. the money line (MIAMI) - off an upset win of 10 points or more as a road underdog, in December games are 9-22 SU L/5 seasons for a 71% go against conversion rate for bettors.

NBA Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (PORTLAND) - after 3 or more consecutive losses, first half of the season are 119-73 ATS L/17 seasons for a 62% conversion rate for bettors.

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The Kings enter this game consistently showing slow starts to their games averaging only 23.0 points in the first 12 minutes and have been held below 20 nine times in their 26 first quarters. Meanwhile, the Suns are averaging nearly 24 points in the opening 12 minutes of their past five games, and that includes a 17-point opening quarter in the loss to San Antonio. With leading scorer Booker out, the Suns overall offensive production flow and energy should also be muted.  These  above mentioned kinds of starts can translate into lower scoring games than many might expect, and that's what I m betting on tonight.

SACRAMENTO is 23-12 UNDER  when the total is 210 to 219.5.Under is 6-1 in Suns last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.Under is 19-8 in Kings last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.Under is 19-7 in Kings last 26 vs. NBA Pacific.Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

NBA teams where the total is 210 to 219.5 (PHOENIX) - lower tier team - outscored by their opponents by 6+ points/game, after trailing their last 3 games by 5+ points at the half are 20-54 UNDER L/20 seasons for a 73% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the UNDER

The Lakers have won their last two games and enter this game against the NY Knicks with momentum. Meanwhile, the Knicks are also off a win but have not won two games in a row since Nov 22 and I'm betting things wont come easily tonight. This matchup will be a head to head battle of opposite tempos as the  run and gun Lakers (ranked first in the league in possessions per game) will force the  pace vs  the  physical slow paced Knicks (19th in possessions per game). From  a matchup perspective my own power rankings and players and system matchups suggest that the Lakers have the edge on this line and a viable underdog in this spot.

Knicks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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RUTGERS is 10-2 OVER L/12 in home games versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season. with a combined average of 147.7 ppg scored.

Home teams against the total (RUTGERS) - in a game involving two poor three point shooting teams (32% or less ), good ball handling team (14.5 TO's or less ) against a good pressure defensive team (17.5 TO's or more ) are 59-25 OVER L/21 seasons.

Play  OVER

The Raptors enter this game against the LA Clippers on fire having won 6 straight games, behind an explosive offense, averaging 117 points during their run . Meanwhile, the Clippers snapped a four-game losing streak with an emotional win over Washington on Saturday, as Lou Williams' 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left was the difference maker. Nothing is coming easily for the Clippers without the injured Blake Griffin in the lineup, and tonight their in over their heads vs a run and gun opponent in top form.

Raptors are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic.Raptors are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Los Angeles.


NBA Home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (LA CLIPPERS) - off a close home win by 3 points or less, first half of the season are 15-43 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 74% for bettors.

Favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (TORONTO) - very good shooting team - shooting 48% or better on the season, after 2 straight games making 9 or more 3 point shots are 136-75 ATS L/21 seasons for a 65% conversion rate for betting backers.

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Florida International has been inconsistent on offense so far this season, but they have shown signs of life with their production putting 77 or more points on the board in 3 of their L/4. Meanwhile, South Florida has allowed 79   and  84 points in their L/2 games, and look susceptible to being lit up again and will have to speed up their pace here in this spot if they hope to get  the win. Everything points to a total combined score that eclipses this number.

S FLORIDA is 11-0 OVER   when the total is 129.5 or less. FLA INTERNATIONAL is 13-2 OVER  L/15  after playing a home game with a combined average of 146.1 ppg going on the scoreboard.

Play on the OVER

The slumping Detroit Pistons will host  the revenge minded Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. The last time these teams played the Pistons took a 118-108 win as 6 point road dogs. Now the Celtics 5-1 in their L/6 overall get their chance at payback, and I'm betting they get it vs a Pistons team that has lost 5 straight games and playing at the opposite end of the proverbial performance spectrum at the moment.

BOSTON is 8-1 ATS  in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5 this season.BOSTON is 14-2 ATS  L/16   in road games against Central division opponents. DETROIT is 10-24 ATS  when the line is +3 to -3 losing SU by  5 .2 ppg. BOSTON is 18-7 ATS  L/25 as a road favorite of 6 points or less ( Boston 106.2 vs Opp 100.3 )

NBA Road teams vs. the money line (BOSTON) - a top-level team ( 75% or better) playing a marginal winning team (51% to 60%), first half of the season are 35-9 SU  L/5 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for bettors including 6-1 straight up this season.

Play on the Boston Celtics to win on the moneyline

CS Northridge is in a shambles at the moment losing 7 straight games thanks to a deficient D, and an inconsistent offense. Tonight they are just plain outgunned, by a side, that is averaging 79.1 ppg in production this season.  CS-NORTHRIDGE is 3-11 ATS   versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season.CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-11 ATS  L/12 after 2 straight games with 12 or less assists.CS-NORTHRIDGE is 0-7 ATS L/7 when playing only their 3rd game in a week .CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-13 ATS  after 3 consecutive non-conference games.

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Alabama   to cover

The bad news Bulls ended a 10 consecutive loss streak last night , in Charlotte , but now on   short rest I feel their at a disadvantage  to record back-to-back wins for the first time this season . Meanwhile, the NY Knicks, have been off since Wednesday and very ready to run here.

CHICAGO is 10-25 ATS  L/35 off a road win.

Knicks are 5-0 SU/ATS L/5 vs the Bulls.

Home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CHICAGO) - terrible team - outscored by their opponents by 6+ points/game, after scoring 105 points or more are 23-66 ATS L/5 seasons for a 73% go against conversion rate.

NBA  Road favorites (NEW YORK) - well rested team - playing 6 or less games in 14 days against opponent tired team - playing 6 or more games in 10 days are 70-37 ATS L/5 seasons, for a 65% conversion rate for bettors.

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 Play UNDER

 These two teams the visiting Magic and their hosts the Atlanta Hawks  are banged up, with a a lot of regulars on the sidelines with injuries, but what's left on the court favors the Orlando Magic according to my own cross reference power rankings. The Magic just beat the Hawks in the first of back to back home and away games, and get the nod again tonight even without 2nd leading scorer Fournier out.

Magic are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.Hawks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.Magic are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta.

NBA Favorites (ATLANTA) - off a cover where the team lost the game straight up as an underdog against opponent off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite are just 11-38 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 78% for bettors.

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Minnesota to cover

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The Wizards  enter this tilt vs the LA Clippers having won 2 consecutive games  behind the offensively explosive Beal's. The  star guard scored 34 points in a Wizards' victory on Thursday at Phoenix and ploughed down  51 points in  a impressive victory Tuesday at Portland. The Wizards are finally awake after being humiliated, by the Utah Jazz before their current mini run by a 116-69 margin.  Meanwhile, their opponents the LA Clippers are short handed and have lost 4 straight. Their not operating very well without Blake Griffin in the lineup, It's been particularly evident on defense where, Los Angeles has given up an average of 114.8 points per game in those 4 losing tilts.

The Wizards are feeling confident  and I'm going to back them here today behind their current  momentum and mind set QUOTE: "Not to take nothing away from these teams, but you've got to look at the teams that we beat," Wizards forward Markieff Morris said about the two-game win streak, according to the Washington Post. "(Thursday) we won a game without their best player (Devin Booker). We got a Clippers team that's got a bunch of players hurt. A Brooklyn team (on Tuesday) that's middle of the pack. So those are games, that in all honesty, we're supposed to win." END QUOTE:

LA CLIPPERS are 1-10 ATS L/11 after one or more consecutive overs this season.Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific.
Wizards are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Clippers are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record

NBA Home underdogs vs. the money line (LA CLIPPERS) - after 2 straight losses by 6 points or less against opponent after scoring 105 points or more 2 straight games are 7-39 SU L/21 seasons. Thus laying 2.5 to 3 points here is a viable wagering opportunity based on this long term trend, and the condition of both teams at the time of this meeting.

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 HALL OF FAME CLASSIC - Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA

Nevada (8-1 )ranked No.25 in the nation is capable of beating any team in the country, on a given night, and I will not be surprised if this veteran laden team upsets TCU (9-0) here this evening  ending their 14 game win streak that stretches back to last season. HC Jamie Dixon has a good group here, but TCU is just  3-11 ATS  vs. good free throw shooting teams like Nevada - making 72%  or more of their attempts. Meanwhile, NEVADA is 10-1 ATS  L/11 vs. teams who are called for 3+ less fouls/game than their opponents. Also TCU has enjoyed their own home cooking this season, but in the recent past are just  1-9 ATS  L/10  in road games off 3 or more consecutive home wins . Nevada lost their lone game of the season last time out to Texas Tech in a hard fought close loss, but NEVADA has bounced back well recently from negative results going 6-0 ATS  after 1 or more consecutive losses.

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These teams have two of the top defenses in the league. Their numbers are obviously accumulated /calculated from playing all types of teams . However, when looking at a head on matchup, both can score consistently and offensive flow is something that just something that comes with matchups like this. The Celtics average more than 103 ppg on the road, while the Spurs average 106 + ppg at home. When these teams met earlier this season the Boston crew took out the men from San Antonio via a 108-94 ( 202 pts). Tonight I expect a little bit more scoring and a faster pace, as the home town team comes out looking for revenge. I'm betting the Spurs will come out here on fire, and for the Celtics to have to reciprocate with some offensive fireworks of their own or be blown off the court. Even if the game staggers into a proverbial physical battle, both teams ability to light things up in transition will have this tilt eclipse the beatable number.

Over is 6-0 in Celtics last 6 road games.Over is 8-2 in Celtics last 10 overall.Over is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Over is 7-1 in Celtics last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.Over is 6-1 in Spurs last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Over is 13-4 in Spurs last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

SAN ANTONIO is 22-10 OVER revenging a loss vs opponent with a combined average of 210.8 ppg scored. SAN ANTONIO is 14-4 OVER L/18 versus good defensive teams - allowing 98 points/game or less with a combined average of 199.8 ppg going on the scoreboard.BOSTON is 14-4 OVER when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points with a combined average of 204.7 ppg going on the board.




NBA teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (BOSTON) - very good team - outscoring their opponents by 6+ points/game against opponent after a win by 10 points or more are 46-17 OVER L/5 seasons for a 73% conversion rate for Totals bettors.

NBA teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (SAN ANTONIO) - after going over the total by more than 24 points in their previous game, on Friday nights are 45-15 OVER L/5 seasons for a 75% conversion rate for totals bettors.

Play OVER

Two teams enduring injuries to key players meet Friday night when the Denver Nuggets visit the  Orlando Magic. Two of the Nuggets top three scorers are out (Jokic, Milisap) while, the Magic 2nd leading scorer Fournier is down and doubtful tonight . What's left on the floor , from a data and matchup perspective favors the Nuggets more balanced lineup and bench strength  . Yes, the Magic have won 3 of their L/5 , but previous to that had lost 9 straight, and are still a team learning to play consistently. The Nuggets have won the last three meetings after a 125-107 victory at home on Nov. 11 and are a viable cover opportunity tonight as well.

ORLANDO is 14-30 ATS L/44 versus good 3 point shooting teams - making  36% or more  of their attempts. ORLANDO is 4-15 ATS L/19 after a division game .Magic are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400..

DENVER is 21-10 ATS off a road loss and   is 30-13 ATS L/43 in road games after a game where they failed to cover the spread. Nuggets are 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Orlando.

NBA Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (DENVER) - off 2 or more consecutive road losses, well rested team - playing 6 or less games in 14 days are 68-24 ATS L/21 seasons for a 74% conversion rate for bettors.

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A lot has been made of how explosive the Cavaliers have been offensively  since their 13 game win streak started. But it must be noted that the Cavaliers have not allowed 5 of their L/7 opponents to eclipse the 99 point plateau and their D is getting better and better as this season has progressed.  The Cavs are also ranked just 14th in pace so their not exactly a run and gun team either. Meanwhile, the Pacers their hosts tonight, have held their last two opponents under 100 points and will be ready to play a physical game here in attempt to derail their hot visitors. The above combination as well as my own analysis of both sides systems, and specific game factors, make this Total weak and I'm betting that combined score ends up on the low side of the number.

INDIANA is 19-4 UNDER L/23 in home games vs. teams who are called for 2+ less fouls/game than their opponents with a combined average of 193.7 ppg going on the board.INDIANA is 19-6 l/25 UNDER  in home games when playing against a team with a winning record with a combined average of 204 ppg going on the board. INDIANA is 22-11 UNDER  when the line is +3 to -3 with a combined average score of 206.2 ppg clicking in. CLEVELAND is 35-19 UNDER L/54 in road games after 6 or more consecutive wins with a combined average of 193 ppg scored.

NBA  teams where the total is greater than or equal to 220 (INDIANA) - after 2 or more consecutive wins against opponent after 3 or more consecutive wins are 30-5 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 86% conversion rate for Totals bettors.

Play UNDER

Indiana came into Cleveland on Nov1, and beat them soundly in front of their own fans, by a 124-107 count and now with revenge on board the Cavaliers are a viable side to back laying short lumber here on the road. I'm betting on James and company to get their franchise-record 14th consecutive win when they visit the Central Division rival Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.Road team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

NBA team (CLEVELAND) - revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite against opponent off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite are 46-20 ATS L/5 seasons for a 70% conversion rate for bettors.

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Elon enters this tilt vs NC Greensbro in top form having won 5 of their L/6 games with the only loss coming by 1 point. This Phoenix side is well coached under the tutelage of Matt Matheny, and must be respected here getting points.  Meanwhile, Greensboro has lost 2 of their 3, with the lone win coming by 1 points. Currently both teams are operating at the proverbial opposite end of the performance spectrum, and from my own players system power rankings the visitor should only be -1 underdog, thus giving us value on a near pickem line.

ELON is 16-6 ATS  L/22  in road games when playing only their 2nd game in a week .

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Portland State to cover

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UC Irvine to cover

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Illinois St to cover

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New Mexico to cover

The Spurs go head to head with one of the league's never say die teams on Wednesday when they host the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. On paper not a lot was expected from the Heat, this season, but on the court, their obvious chemistry has made them a team that should not be taken lightly. I know the Spurs are a well coached disciplined team, but the Heat with or without Hassan Whiteside in the lineup offer up a physical opponent, that actually matches up well against the Spurs according to my own cross reference player/system rankings. Look for a grueling tilt , that has the underdog cover the number.

Heat are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

MIAMI is 10-1 ATS L/11 in road games after playing 2 consecutive home games.MIAMI is 31-13 ATS in road games after a blowout loss by 20 points or more which happened vs Golden State last time out. Heat HC Spoelstra is 14-4 ATS L/18 in road games after a game where they allowed a shooting pct. of 55% or higher.


NBA team (SAN ANTONIO) - after going under the total by more than 6 points in three consecutive games, a good team (60% to 75%) playing a team with a losing record are just 9-34 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 79% for bettors.

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Long Beach St to cover

Detroit after a fast start to their current campaign , are now a side desperately trying to get back on track , after losing four of their last six, including the past three in a row. Tonight against a Bucks side they matchup well against, I'm expecting a motivated effort and subsequent cover. Meanwhile, their hosts Milwaukee had a season-high three-game winning streak abruptly come to an end on Monday night with a 111-100 loss in Boston. The Bucks have been very inconsistent this season, and have not sustained any real momentum, thanks in part to a ugly 3-point defense that is ranked dead last in the league at 40.2 percent, and 19th in the league in opponents' overall shooting rate at 46.4 percent.MILWAUKEE is 7-23 ATS L/30 in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games.

DETROIT is 22-9 ATS L/31 vs. teams who are called for 2+ more fouls/game than their opponents.MILWAUKEE is 8-20 ATS L/28 versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or worse.

DETROIT is 10-2 ATS L/12 when the total is 200 to 209.5 this season.

Pistons are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Bucks are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.Bucks are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 home games.

NBA Home teams (MILWAUKEE) - in a game involving two struggling defensive teams (45.5-47.5%), after a game - allowing a shooting pct. of 55% or higher are just 10-34 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 77% for bettors.

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Drake to cover

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GB to cover

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Indiana St to cover

The Knicks are expected to get back offensive threat Kristaps Porzingis for tonight's game vs the Grizzlies. He has had a lot of nagging injuries and is still not 100%. However, a player I have tabbed as even more important to the Knicks , is Tim Hardaway  JR who maybe side lined for a couple of weeks. QUOTE: Tim was not only a scorer for us, he helped activity, drove to the basket," Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said. END QUOTE:

With Hardaway Jr, out I expect the Knicks flow maybe tampered with and the team as whole will take time to adjust to him being sidelined.

I know the Grizzlies may not inspire bettors, because of an extended funk they suffered through recently , but they are viable opponents here and off a win last time out, and have played good ball for at least the last 14 quarters ( 3 games).

Grizzlies are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

NBA team vs the money line (MEMPHIS) - after a win by 6 points or less against opponent after trailing in their previous game by 20 or more points at the half are 42-20 SU L/5 seasons for a 68% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Memphis to cover

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Harvard to cover

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William Mary to cover

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Wisconsin to cover

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Buffalo to cover

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Play OVER

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Georgia Tech to cover

Washington was thoroughly embarrassed last night by the Utah Jazz 116-69  at Utah. The Wizards' point total matched the single-game low for any team in the NBA this season.After that shellacking you can bet this team will be primed to bounce back and get back some respect and redemption. Remember pros don't like to be embarrassed as it effects their future abilities to make a living in this league and for contract negotiations. Every player on this Wizards team has been a star at some level of their hoops careers and most of them have been winners. So needless to say its not like they won't be able to have the mindset needed to rebound in what could be described as desperation. I know John Wall has been injured and is a key cog for this Wizards team, but without him in the lineup the other night they still won vs Detroit by a 109 91 count and have the ability to play solid ball with the lineup they have entering this game. Meanwhile, Portland has lost two straight at home, and are struggling on offense at the moment, and look ripe for getting upset again.  With that said, I'm recommending we back the Wizards to get is the cover here tonight.

Wizards are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.Wizards are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.Trail Blazers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.Trail Blazers are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 home games.

WASHINGTON is 32-17 ATS L/49 after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games.

Play on Washington to cover

Utah comes in having won six consecutive games, including a 116-69 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. It takes a lot of energy to beat up on a team the way the Jazz did last night, and they could easily be running on fumes as they play back to back nights. I know that Oklahoma City seems  to be treading water, but their are some positive statements and on floor flow, that look like Carmelo Anthony , Eddie George and Russell Westbrook might finally be starting to jell and find some rhythm together. For one Anthony is now playing a different role, and adjusting well to it , as he picks up on his assist ratio. Anthony is averaging 41.3 passes per game on the season, but he averaged 46 over the past two contests. QUOTE:

"At this point, we're in the process of still trying to figure it out, still trying to see how we want to play," Anthony said. "As we're still trying different things out there, for me personally, it's about doing something different, seeing where the team really needs me on a night-to-night basis and just be willing to sacrifice. "Not every night do I have to score 20 or 30 points. I'm good with that. It's a good feeling as long as we're winning."END QUOTE.

Those kinds of statement and thought processes are good for  dressing room morale and translate well onto the court. With that said, I'm recommending we lay the lumber with the home team tonight.

Jazz are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.Thunder are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

NBA team (UTAH) - after beating the spread by more than 6 points in three consecutive games against opponent after going under the total by 54 or more points total in their last ten games are  5-30 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 86% for bettors.

Play on the Oklahoma City Thunder to cover

Nevada and Texas Tech two highly ranked teams will clash tonight in Lubbock, Texas.  The Red Raiders are a fine team with their only loss so far to Seton Hall, but will have their hands full tonight vs   a Nevada team that averages 85 points and is giving up 67 through its first eight games. QUOTE: "I think Nevada is a team that could play in the Big 12," Texas Tech coach Chris Beard said. "I think Nevada is a team that could beat anybody in the country." END QUOTE:

I believe Beard is correct and I won't be surprised if they pull off the mild upset tonight as dogs. I'm also  betting on the Wolf Pack's  ability to slow down a deep Red Raiders lineup.

NEVADA is 19-4 ATS  L/23 when playing against a team with a winning record and is 6-0 ATS  L/6 versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game .NEVADA is 10-0 ATS  L/ 10 after a game committing 8 or less turnovers which happened last time out.

Play on Nevada to cover