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Memphis-Georgetown Preview

The Memphis Tigers and the Georgetown Hoyas will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Verizon Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Tyreke Evans finished with 24 points and six rebounds, as Memphis ripped Marist 100-61 on Tuesday night.
Memphis covered as 27-point home favorites as the game played over the 139-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Georgetown has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS
Georgetown: 6-1 SU, 2-2 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Arkansas-Little Rock are 1-0
After a win are 8-2

Georgetown most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
After playing Savannah State are 1-0
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Georgetown is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Georgetown is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Memphis home to Arkansas-Little Rock, Wednesday, December 17
Georgetown home to Mount St. Mary’s, Saturday, December 20

 

Tennessee-Temple Preview

The fans at Liacouras Center will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Temple Owls when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Temple stayed with Penn State in the fourth quarter and pulled out a 65-59 upset win last time out, as 5.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 140.
Semaj Inge shot 6-for-10 from the field with 19 points for Temple, and Ryan Brooks added 15 in the win.
Team records:
Tennessee: 6-1 SU, 5-1
ATS
Temple
: 4-3 SU, 4-2 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Marquette are 1-0
After playing UNC Asheville are 5-0
After a win are 7-3

Temple most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas are 0-1
After playing Penn State are 3-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Tennessee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tennessee is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 8 games on the road
Temple is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple’s last 5 games at home
Temple is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Temple is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Next up:
Tennessee home to Marquette, Tuesday, December 16
Temple at Kansas, Saturday, December 20

 

Rockets-Clippers Preview

The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Rockets had six players reach double-figures as they defeated the Warriors 119-108 on Friday. The Rockets easily covered the 2-point spread, while the 227 points sailed OVER the posted total of 214.
Tracy McGrady shot 6-for-15 from the field with 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in the double-double performance.
The Clippers forced extra time on Friday and came through with a 120-112 double OT victory over the Trail Blazers, as 9-point underdogs. The 232 points sailed OVER the posted total of 189.
Zach Randolph led the Clippers with 38 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 15-8 SU, 12-11 ATS
Los Angeles: 5-17 SU, 8-14 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 4-6
After playing Golden State are 2-8
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After playing Portland are 3-7
After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Houston is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Houston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Houston is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the LA Clippers last 17 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Houston
LA Clippers are 5-20 SU in their last 25 games
LA Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Denver, Tuesday, December 16
LA Clippers at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, December 16

 

Knicks-Kings Preview

The New York Knicks and the Sacramento Kings will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at ARCO Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Al Harrington dropped a game-high 39 points with 13 rebounds in a double-double performance on Wednesday, leading the Knicks past the Nets 121-109. The Knicks won that game as a 7.5-point road underdog, while the 230 points sailed OVER the posted total of 214.
Tim Thomas added 26 points, and Wilson Chandler chipped in with 24 points in the win.
The Kings were toppled 112-103 by the Lakers as a 17-point underdog last time out. The game’s 215 points made it OVER the posted total of 214.
John Salmons had 26 points, four rebounds and six assists in the loss.
Team records:
New York: 10-12 SU, 12-10 ATS
Sacramento: 6-17 SU, 11-12 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Minnesota are 2-8
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York’s last 10 games when playing Sacramento
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Sacramento is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Sacramento’s last 10 games when playing New York
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York at Phoenix, Monday, December 15
Sacramento home to Minnesota, Monday, December 15

 

Magic-Jazz Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Magic fell 113-112 to the Suns last time out, as 2-point road underdogs. The combined 225 points sailed OVER the posted total of 210.
Dwight Howard went for 19 points and seven rebounds for the Magic, and Rashard Lewis had 18 in the loss.
The Jazz took some command of the game in the second quarter on Thursday, before sneaking away with a 97-88 victory over the Trail Blazers. The Jazz managed to cover the slight 2.5-point spread, while the 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 195.
Mehmet Okur shot 9-for-14 with a double-double, dropping 27 points with 10 rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Utah has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 17-6 SU, 13-9-1 ATS
Utah: 15-9 SU, 13-11 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Golden State are 7-3
After playing Phoenix are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 2-8
After playing Portland are 8-2
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Orlando is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Orlando is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah’s last 7 games
Utah is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah’s last 5 games at home
Utah is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando
Next up:
Orlando at Golden State, Monday, December 15
Utah at Boston, Monday, December 15

 

Warriors-Nuggets Preview

The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Warriors were defeated 119-108 by the Rockets last time out, as 2-point underdogs. The game’s 227 points sailed OVER the posted total of 214.
Andris Biedrins had 18 points to go along with 12 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Nuggets scored 40 points in the fourth quarter and rolled past the Timberwolves 116-105 on Wednesday. The Nuggets failed to cover the 12.5-point spread, while the game’s 221 points made it OVER the posted total of 208.5.
Carmelo Anthony dropped a game-high 45 points in leading the Nuggets. Chauncey Billups netted 24 points in the win.
Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 7-16 SU, 10-13 ATS
Denver: 15-7 SU, 13-8-1 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Orlando are 6-4
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Denver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Golden State’s last 16 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Golden State’s last 22 games on the road
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Denver’s last 9 games
Denver is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Golden State home to Orlando, Monday, December 15
Denver at Dallas, Monday, December 15

 

Nets-Bulls Preview

The New Jersey Nets and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nets were crushed in a 101-79 upset at the hands of the Raptors last time out, as 3-point favorites. The game’s 180 points went UNDER the posted total of 206.
Devin Harris had 14 points with five rebounds and five assists in the loss.
The Bulls were defeated 103-96 by the Grizzlies last time out, as 2.5-point favorites. The 199 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
Ben Gordon had 26 points for the Bulls, and Luol Deng had 19 in the loss.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 11-10 SU, 12-9 ATS
Chicago: 10-12 SU, 10-12 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games when playing Chicago
New Jersey is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Next up:
New Jersey at Toronto, Monday, December 15
Chicago at Charlotte, Tuesday, December 16

 

Thunder-Mavericks Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at American Airlines Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Thunder blew a fourth quarter lead and lost 108-102 last time out, as 2-point underdogs. The combined 210 points made it OVER the posted total of 201.
Kevin Durant tossed in a game-high 28 points in the loss.
The Mavericks pulled ahead late in the game and earned a 95-90 victory over the Bobcats on Thursday. The Mavericks failed to cover the 13.5-point spread, while the 185 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 23 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double. Jason Terry chipped in with a team-high 26 points in the win.
Current streak:
Oklahoma City has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma City: 2-21 SU, 12-11 ATS
Dallas: 12-9 SU, 9-12 ATS
Oklahoma City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing San Antonio are 2-8
After playing Memphis are 1-9
After a loss are 1-9

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 7-3
After playing Charlotte are 8-1
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Oklahoma City’s last 20 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Dallas is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Oklahoma City
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Oklahoma City at San Antonio, Sunday, December 14
Dallas home to Denver, Monday, December 15

 

Pacers-Bucks Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Bradley Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bucks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers fell 114-110 to the Pistons last time out, as 6-point underdogs. The game’s 224 points sailed OVER the posted total of 200.
Danny Granger tossed in a game-high 42 points for the Pacers.
The Bucks were defeated 119-96 by the Warriors last time out, as 1.5-point underdogs. The 215 points fell UNDER the posted total of 220.
Michael Redd tossed in a game-high 27 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 5 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 7-15 SU, 11-10-1 ATS
Milwaukee: 9-15 SU, 15-8-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Golden State are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Indiana is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Indiana
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 14-6-1 ATS in its last 21 games
Next up:
Indiana at Washington, Monday, December 15
Milwaukee at Miami, Monday, December 15

 

Wizards-76ers Preview

The Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Wizards were defeated 122-88 by the Celtics last time out, as 10-point underdogs at home. That game’s 210 points made it OVER the posted total of 196.
Caron Butler scored 19 points, while Juan Dixon and Antawn Jamison added 17 points apiece in the loss.
The 76ers were steam-rolled by the Cavaliers 88-72 on Friday, as 11-point road underdogs. The game’s 160 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 190.
Andre Iguodala had 16 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 4-16 SU, 9-11 ATS
Philadelphia: 9-14 SU, 8-15 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Philadelphia’s last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 12 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Indiana, Monday, December 15
Philadelphia home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, December 17