Suns-Trail Blazers Preview

The Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rose Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Shaquille O’Neal was the top scorer with 23 points for Phoenix in a 111-103 win over New York on Monday night.
The Suns just missed covering as 8.5-point favorites, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 226.
Brandon Roy dropped 29 points, as the Trail Blazers slammed the Kings 109-77 on Tuesday night.
Portland covered as 11.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 199-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Phoenix has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 15-10 SU, 10-15 ATS
Portland: 16-10 SU, 12-14 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Denver are 6-4
After playing New York are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

Portland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Denver are 8-2
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix’s last 10 games
Portland is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland’s last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Portland’s last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland’s last 8 games at home
Next up:
Phoenix home to Denver, Saturday, December 20
Portland at Denver, Monday, December 22

 

Spurs-Magic Preview

The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Spurs were toppled 90-83 by the Hornets last time out, as 2-point road underdogs. The game’s 173 points fell UNDER the posted total of 186.
Manu Ginobili had 17 points to go with nine rebounds in the loss.
Jameer Nelson put on a show with 32 points, four rebounds and four assists as Orlando beat Golden State 109-98 on Monday night.
The Magic covered the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 220.5.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 15-9 SU, 12-12 ATS
Orlando: 19-6 SU, 15-9-1 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 8-2
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After playing Golden State are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Orlando
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Antonio is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Orlando
San Antonio is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Orlando’s last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
San Antonio home to Toronto, Saturday, December 20
Orlando home to LA Lakers, Saturday, December 20

 

Colts-Jaguars Preview

The Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars will meet on the gridiron at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Colts listed as 7-point favorites versus the Jaguars, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
The Colts defeated Detroit 31-21 as a 17-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (45).
Dominic Rhodes rushed for 86 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 20 carries for the Colts, while Peyton Manning passed for 318 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Jaguars defeated Green Bay 20-16 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45.5).
David Garrard racked up 238 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns for Jacksonville, while Dennis Northcutt caught five passes for 127 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Indianapolis has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Indianapolis: 10-4 SU, 5-9 ATS
Jacksonville: 5-9 SU, 4-10 ATS
Indianapolis most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the division are 7-3

Jacksonville most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Indianapolis is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Indianapolis is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Jacksonville
Indianapolis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Jacksonville’s last 5 games
Jacksonville is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Jacksonville’s last 7 games when playing at home against Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville’s last 6 games when playing Indianapolis
Next up:
Indianapolis home to Tennessee, Sunday, December 28
Jacksonville at Baltimore, Sunday, December 28

 

Spurs-Hornets Preview

The San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Hornets will meet on the court at New Orleans Arena on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Spurs defeated Oklahoma City 109-104 as a 15.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (196.5).
Tim Duncan had 20 points and 11 rebounds for San Antonio, while Tony Parker scored 22 points in the win.
Chris Paul went for 18 points, nine assists, and five steals to lead the Hornets past the Grizzlies 91-84 on Tuesday night.
New Orleans covered as 4.5-point road favorites as the game played under the 192-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
San Antonio has won 6 straight games.
New Orleans has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 15-8 SU, 12-11 ATS
New Orleans: 14-7 SU, 10-10-1 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 9-1
After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Sacramento are 1-9
After playing Memphis are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Antonio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Next up:
San Antonio at Orlando, Thursday, December 18
New Orleans home to Sacramento, Saturday, December 20

 

Clippers-Bulls Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at United Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Zach Randolph had 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Clippers over the Thunder 98-88 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles covered as 5-point road favorites as the game played under the 198-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Ben Gordon led Chicago with 25 points in its 110-101 overtime loss to Charlotte on Tuesday night.
Charlotte cashed as 1.5-point home underdogs as the teams played over the 189.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 7-17 SU, 10-14 ATS
Chicago: 11-13 SU, 11-13 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 3-7
After playing Oklahoma City are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 10-0
After playing Charlotte are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
LA Clippers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
LA Clippers are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chicago
LA Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Chicago is 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers at Indiana, Friday, December 19
Chicago at Boston, Friday, December 19

 

Cavaliers-Timberwolves Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Target Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cavaliers were defeated 97-92 by the Hawks last time out, as 4-point favorites. The 187 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 187.
LeBron James tossed in a game-high 33 points with six boards and nine assists.
Al Jefferson put up 22 points and seven boards for Minnesota in a 118-103 loss to Sacramento on Monday night.
The T-Wolves did not cover the 4-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 200.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 10 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 20-4 SU, 19-5 ATS
Minnesota: 4-20 SU, 9-15 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Denver are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a loss are 9-1

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland at Denver, Friday, December 19
Minnesota home to Houston, Saturday, December 20

 

Jazz-Nets Preview

 The Utah Jazz and the New Jersey Nets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Izod Center.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Paul Millsap totaled 32 points and 10 boards for Utah in a 100-91 loss to Boston on Monday night.

The Jazz did cover the 10-point spread, while the combined score played just UNDER the posted total of 191.

Ryan Anderson led three Nets who all scored at least 20 points as New Jersey upset Toronto 94-87 on Monday night.

The Nets covered the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 202.5.

Current streak:
Utah has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Utah: 15-11 SU, 14-12 ATS
New Jersey: 12-11 SU, 13-10 ATS

Utah most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Dallas are 3-7
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Utah’s last 12 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah’s last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah’s last 9 games
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Jersey’s last 12 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 6 games when playing at home against Utah

Next up:
Utah at Detroit, Friday, December 19
New Jersey home to Dallas, Friday, December 19

Wizards-Pistons Preview

The fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills will be treated to a game between the Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison scored 26 points as Washington got blown out by Indiana 118-98 on Monday night.
The Wizards failed to cover the 1-point spread, while the final score played just OVER the day’s posted total of 212.
The Pistons were severely outplayed in the fourth quarter, but managed to hold on for a 90-86 victory over the Bobcats on Saturday. The game’s combined 176 points fell UNDER the posted total of 184.
Allen Iverson led the way with 20 points and four rebounds, while Richard Hamilton chipped in with 18 points in the win.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Detroit has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 4-18 SU, 9-13 ATS
Detroit: 13-9 SU, 10-12 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 2-8
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Utah are 6-4
After playing Charlotte are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit’s last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 8 games at home
Detroit is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Philadelphia, Friday, December 19
Detroit home to Utah, Friday, December 19

 

Mavericks-Raptors Preview

The Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dallas was led by Dirk Nowitzki with 27 points and 10 boards in a 98-88 loss to Denver on Monday night.
The Mavericks failed to cover the 2.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 210.5.
Chris Bosh and Jason Kapono led Toronto with 17 points each in a 97-87 loss to New Jersey on Monday night.
The Raptors failed to cover the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 202.5.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 13-10 SU, 9-14 ATS
Toronto: 10-14 SU, 9-15 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games at home
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Next up:
Dallas at New Jersey, Friday, December 19
Toronto at Oklahoma City, Friday, December 19

 

Warriors-Pacers Preview

The Golden State Warriors and the Indiana Pacers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pacers listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Andris Biedrins was the leading scorer for Golden State with 23 points in a 109-98 loss to Orlando on Monday night.
The Warriors did not cover the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 220.5.
Danny Granger led the way with 27 points and nine boards as Indiana thumped Washington 118-98 on Monday night.
The Pacers covered the 1-point spread, while the final score played just OVER the day’s posted total of 212.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 7-18 SU, 10-15 ATS
Indiana: 8-16 SU, 12-11-1 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 1-9

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State’s last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Golden State’s last 23 games on the road
Indiana is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Indiana is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana’s last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State
Next up:
Golden State at Atlanta, Friday, December 19
Indiana home to LA Clippers, Friday, December 19

 

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