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The Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at ARCO Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 5-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nuggets were upset 108-91 by the Spurs as 4-point favorites last time out. That game’s 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.5.
Carmelo Anthony had 16 points and six rebounds in a losing effort.
Kevin Martin scored 22 points off the bench for
Current streak:
Team records:
Sacramento: 5-15 SU, 9-11 ATS Denver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing San Antonio are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 Sacramento most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games when playing Sacramento Sacramento is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Denver The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 5 games when playing Denver The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento’s last 8 games at home Sacramento is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Denver Next up:
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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Jazz-Suns Preview
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The Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at US Airways Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Jazz handed the Raptors their third straight loss with a 114-87 victory on Friday. The Jazz covered the 4.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 206.5.
Mehmet Okur tossed in a game-high 21 points with five rebounds to lead the Jazz. Paul Millsap had 17 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Suns fell 112-97 to the Maericks last time out, as 3.5-point road underdogs. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Amare Stoudemire netted 28 points for the Suns, and Steve Nash added 20 points with 10 assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Phoenix: 11-9 SU, 8-12 ATS Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 9-1 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Phoenix most recently: A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah’s last 5 games on the road Utah is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 5 games Phoenix is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 6 games at home Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Warriors-Spurs Preview
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The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 12-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Warriors were defeated 131-112 by the Rockets last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 210.
Stephen Jackson netted 26 points with five rebounds and five assists.
The Spurs dominated in the early going and never looked back in a 108-91 victory over the Nuggets on Thursday, as 4-point underdogs. The combined 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.5.
Tim Duncan led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Tony Parker chipped in with a game-high 22 points in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
San Antonio: 10-8 SU, 9-9 ATS Golden State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 San Antonio most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State’s last 8 games when playing San Antonio The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio Golden State is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Antonio San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State San Antonio is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Antonio’s last 14 games at home San Antonio is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Golden State Next up:
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Hawks-Mavericks Preview
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The Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Hawks won their third straight on Friday with a 98-95 win over the Knicks. The Hawks failed to cover the 10.5-point spread, and the 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 215.5.
Josh Smith led the Hawks with 16 points and eight rebounds, and Marvin Williams added a team-high 18 points.
Dirk Nowitzki tossed in a game-high 39 points in leading the Mavericks past the Suns 112-97 on Thursday. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Nowitzki shot 17-for-25 from the field with nine rebounds, and Jason Terry added 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Dallas: 10-8 SU, 9-9 ATS Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Houston are 1-9 After playing New York are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 Dallas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas Atlanta is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Dallas Atlanta is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Wizzards-Bulls Preview
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The Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Wizards fell short in a comeback in a 106-104 loss to the Lakers last time out, as 12-point underdogs. That game’s 210 points fell UNDER the posted total of 213.5.
Caron Butler scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss.
The Bulls were defeated 97-90 by the Bucks last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201.
Luol Deng shot 9-for-14 from the field with 21 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Chicago: 8-11 SU, 10-9 ATS Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Washington Chicago is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago’s last 12 games at home Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home Next up:
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Clippers-Timberwolves Preview
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The Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Timberwolves listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Clippers were outclassed in a 93-81 loss to the Grizzlies last time out, as 1.5-point favorites. The 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Marcus Camby shot 7-for-8 from the field with 15 points and 10 rebounds in a double-double performance in the loss.
The Timberwolves lost 113-84 to the Nets last time out, as 7-point underdogs. The 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Al Jefferson notched a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 4-14 SU, 6-12 ATS Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8 Before playing Orlando are 4-6 After playing Memphis are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Minnesota LA Clippers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 7 games when playing at home against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing LA Clippers Minnesota is 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Clippers Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers Next up:
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Grizzlies-Hornets Preview
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Hornets meet at New Orleans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Grizzlies pulled ahead in the second quarter and went on to defeat the Clippers 93-81 on Friday, as 1.5-point underdogs. The 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Rudy Gay tossed in a game-high 25 points to lead the Grizzlies, and O.J. Mayo added 20 points in the win.
The Hornets jumped out in front with 35 points in the first quarter and rolled past the Suns 104-91 on Wednesday. The Hornets covered the 9-point spread, while the 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.
Chris Paul scored 24 points with four rebounds and 15 assists. Peja Stojakovic added 24 points, while David West added 23 points in the win.
Team records:
New Orleans: 10-6 SU, Memphis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Houston are 3-7 After playing LA Clippers are 3-7 After a win are 1-9 New Orleans most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 5 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’s last 5 games on the road Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing Memphis New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis Next up:
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Thunder-Heat Preview
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 11-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder fell 98-87 to the Magic last time out, as 13-point underdogs. The 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.
Russell Westbrook tossed in 19 points with nine boards in the loss.
Six players reached double-figures on Wednesday, as the Heat defeated the Jazz 93-89. The Heat won the game as 3.5-point underdogs, and the 182 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.
Dwyane Wade shot 8-for-17 from the field with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists. Shawn Marion chipped in with 15 points in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Miami: 10-9 SU, Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Golden State are 3-7 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a loss are 1-9 Miami most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 7 games when playing Miami Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami Oklahoma City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 8 games Next up:
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Nets-76ers Preview
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Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Nets jumped out to a 14 point lead and cruised past the Timberwolves 113-84 on Friday. The Nets covered the 7-point spread, but the 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Vince Carter led the way with 18 points, while Brook Lopez addded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The 76ers came back in the fourth quarter on Friday, as they defeated the Pistons 96-91. The 76ers won the game as an 8-point underdog, while the 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Andre Miller led the 76ers with 19 points and six rebounds, while Louis Williams added 16 points in the win.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 9-11 SU, 8-12 ATS New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing New York are 6-4 After playing Minnesota are 9-1 After a win are 4-6 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 7 games on the road New Jersey is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia’s last 15 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing New Jersey Next up:
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Cavaliers-Bobcats Preview
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Bobcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 9-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cavaliers had six players reach double-figures in Friday’s 97-73 victory over the Pacers. The Cavaliers covered the 11-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total of 207.
LeBron James had 11 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists for the Cavaliers. Mo Williams and Zdrunas Ilgauskas had 17 points apiece in the win.
The Bobcats were defeated 101-96 by the Bucks last time out, as 4-point underdogs. That game’s 197 points sailed OVER the posted total of 186.
Raymond Felton led the Bobcats with 19 points with eight assists.
Current streak:
Team records:
Charlotte: 7-12 SU, 12-7 ATS Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Toronto are 7-3 After playing Indiana are 7-3 After a win are 9-1 Charlotte most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Cleveland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Charlotte The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 6 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland Charlotte is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland Next up:
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