Buffalo-Ball State Preview

The Ball State Cardinals will try to make it a perfect 13-0 season by smacking the Buffalo Bulls in the MAC title game Friday at Ford Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 16-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total is sitting at 63.
Buffalo lost to Kent State 24-21 as a 10-point favorite on Friday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (59).
Drew Willy threw for 240 yards with a touchdown for Buffalo and James Starks rushed for 136 yards and a TD on 24 carries.
MiQuale Lewis rushed for 120 yards on 32 carries with three touchdowns, as Ball State coasted over Western Michigan 45-22 in Week 14.
Ball State covered as 10-point home favorites as the teams played over the 54.5-point total set by oddsmakers and the Cardinals moved to 12-0.
Team records:
Buffalo: 7-5 SU, 8-4
ATS
Ball State
: 12-0 SU, 9-2 ATS
Buffalo most recently:
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 6-4
After playing Kent State are 1-6

Ball State most recently:
When playing in December are 0-1
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing within the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 7 games
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ball State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ball State’s last 7 games

 

Raptors-Jazz Preview

The Toronto Raptors and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Chris Bosh led Toronto with 24 points and 12 rebounds in its 132-93 loss to Denver on Tuesday night.
Denver cashed as 6.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 206-point total listed by oddsmakers.
The Jazz was defeated 93-89 by the Heat last time out, as 3.5-point favorites. The 182 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.
Paul Millsap had a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 8-9 SU, 6-11 ATS
Utah: 12-8 SU, 10-10 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Portland are 6-4
After playing Denver are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Phoenix are 6-4
After playing Miami are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Utah is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Portland, Sunday, December 7
Utah at Phoenix, Saturday, December 6

 

Bobcats-Bucks Preview

The Charlotte Bobcats and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Bradley Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bucks listed as 4-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 186.
Emeka Okafor tossed in 25 points with 13 rebounds for a double-double on Wednesday, as the Bobcats defeated the Thunder 103-97. The Bobcats failed to cover the 8.5-point spread, while the 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.5.
Gerald Wallace had 21 points for the Bobcats, and Sean May added 10 points with 12 rebounds.
Charlie Villanueva dropped 23 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double on Wednesday, as the Bucks defeated the Bulls 97-90. The Bucks covered the 4.5-point sread, while the 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201.
Richard Jefferson added 21 points for the Bucks, and Michael Redd added 13 in the win.
Current streak:
Charlotte has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 7-11 SU, 11-7 ATS
Milwaukee: 8-12 SU, 13-6-1 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Oklahoma City are 3-5
After a win are 1-9

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to Cleveland, Saturday, December 6
Milwaukee at LA Lakers, Sunday, December 7

 

Warriors-Rockets Preview

The fans at Toyota Center will be treated to a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 9-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total is sitting at 209.
Jamal Crawford led Golden State with 40 points and seven assists in its 130-129 overtime loss to Miami on Monday night.
Miami cashed as 3-point road underdogs as the teams played over the 212-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Rockets got out to an early lead and held on for a 103-96 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday. The Rockets failed to cover the 11-point spread, and the 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
Yao Ming led the way with a double-double for the Rockets, tossing in 24 points with 10 rebounds. Rafer Alston chipped in with 21 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 5-13 SU, 8-10 ATS
Houston: 12-7 SU, 9-10 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 4-6
After playing Miami are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Memphis are 5-5
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Golden State’s last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Golden State’s last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston’s last 8 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston’s last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
Next up:
Golden State at San Antonio, Saturday, December 6
Houston at Memphis, Monday, December 8

 

76ers-Pistons Preview

The fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 8-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 186.
The 76ers were defeated 114-102 by the Lakers last time out, as 9-point underdogs. The 216 points sailed OVER the posted total of 201.
Andre Miller had 26 points with eight rebounds and five assists for the 76ers.
Allen Iverson scored 19 points and dished out six assists, as the Pistons upset the Spurs 89-77 on Tuesday night.
Detroit won as 4.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 186-point total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 8-11 SU, 7-12 ATS
Detroit: 11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing San Antonio are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games at home
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to New Jersey, Saturday, December 6
Detroit at New York, Sunday, December 7

 

Clippers-Grizzlies Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at FedExForum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Clippers were defeated 103-96 by the Rockets last time out, as 11-point road underdogs. The 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
Al Thornton had 22 points with eight rebounds for the Clippers in the loss.
The Grizzlies lost 105-95 to the Hawks last time out, as 9-point underdogs. The 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.
Hakim Warrick shot 8-for-12 from the field with 20 points for the Grizzlies.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Memphis has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 3-15 SU, 6-12 ATS
Memphis: 4-14 SU, 6-12 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing New Orleans are 2-8
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
LA Clippers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing Memphis
LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Memphis
LA Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 6 games at home
Memphis is 16-5 SU in their last 21 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’s last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers at Minnesota, Saturday, December 6
Memphis at New Orleans, Saturday, December 6

 

Trail Blazers-Celtics Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 8-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Trail Blazers won their sixth straight game with a 98-92 victory over the Wizards last time out. The Trail Blazers failed to cover the 7-point spread, while the 190 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192.5.
Brandon Roy netted 22 points with eight rebounds to lead the Trail Blazers. Lyle Aldridge added 16 in the win.
The Celtics improved to 19-2 with a 114-96 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 14.5-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 200.
Kevin Garnett led the way with 26 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double, while Ray Allen added a game-high 31 points in the victory.
Current streak:
Portland has won 6 straight games.
Boston has won 10 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 14-6 SU, 11-9 ATS
Boston: 18-2 SU, 11-9 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Indiana are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 5 games
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland’s last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Next up:
Portland at Toronto, Sunday, December 7
Boston at Indiana, Sunday, December 7

 

Timberwolves-Nets Preview

The fans at Izod Center will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Jersey Nets when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nets listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Timberwolves lost 100-89 to the Magic on Wednesday, as 9.5-point underdogs. The 189 points went UNDER the posted total of 197.
Kevin Love shot 6-for-10 from the field with 16 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Devin Harris netted 18 points for New Jersey in its 108-88 loss to Washington on Tuesday night.
Washington covered as 6-point road underdogs as the game played under the 210-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 4-13 SU, 6-11 ATS
New Jersey: 9-8 SU, 10-7 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 2-8
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to LA Clippers, Saturday, December 6
New Jersey at Philadelphia, Saturday, December 6

 

Pacers-Cavaliers Preview

The Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers were defeated 114-96 by the Celtics last time out, as 14.5-point road underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 200.
Danny Granger had 20 points with five assists, while T.J. Ford added 15 in the loss.
The Cavaliers built up a 26 point halftime lead and cruised past the Knicks 118-82 on Wednesday. The Cavaliers covered the 15.5-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 216.
LeBron James led the way with 21 points, five rebounds and six assists. Zydrunas Ilgauskas recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in that win.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 7-11 SU, 9-8-1 ATS
Cleveland: 15-3 SU, 14-4 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana’s last 15 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Indiana home to Boston, Sunday, December 7
Cleveland at Charlotte, Saturday, December 6

 

Knicks-Hawks Preview

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Philips Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Knicks were crushed 118-82 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 15.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 216.
David Lee had 16 points with 16 rebounds in a double-double performance in the loss.
Joe Johnson drained 26 points to lead the Hawks to a 105-95 victory over the Grizzlies last time out. The Hawks managed to cover the 9-point spread, while the 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 199.
Mike Bibby added 20 points with 10 assists for the Hawks, and Marvin Williams add 16 in the win.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 8-10 SU, 8-10 ATS
Atlanta: 11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 2-8
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 6 games on the road
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing New York
Next up:
New York home to Detroit, Sunday, December 7
Atlanta at Dallas, Saturday, December 6

 

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