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    11-25-2014

    Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks

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    Washington Wizards have started the season 9-3 and will be looking for their sixth win in seven games after taking down the Bucks by 111-100 on Saturday. Paul Pierce led the scoring with 25 points while John Wall added 19 points and nine assists as the Wizards came back from a 15-point deficit in the first half to beat the Bucks. The Wizards were always favorites to win this one, but the Bucks have been one of the better teams to start the season and the Wizards had just beaten the Cavaliers just the night before, so there was always a chance of a letdown performance. Unfortunately for the Wizards, Nene left the game after just six minutes with plantar fascia, leaving his status up in the air for tonight's game.

    Away - Atlanta Hawks
    Last away matches - L-W-L-L-L-W

    Atlanta Hawks were able to arrest a two-game skid with a 99-89 win over the Pistons on Friday. Jeff Teague scored a season-high 28 points and Paul Millsap had 15 points and 12 rebounds, as the Hawks won despite blowing an early 19-point lead. As a team, the Hawks had one of their best defensive outings, holding the Pistons to just 37.3 percent shooting from the field and four of 21 from the three point line which is one area they Hawks will be needing to improve on the most, considering they are ranked 25th in the league in points allowed with 102.5 ppg. With the win, Atlanta improved to 6-5 overall and 5-1 at home.In ATS trends, the Hawks are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games following a ATS win and 0-4 ATS in their last four games against a team above .600, while the Wizards are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following a win of more than 10 points and 1-4 ATS in their last five home games.

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    Pick - Atlanta Hawks (+4.00)
    Odds - 2.02
    Stakes - 9/10
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    11-25-2014

    Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors

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    Miami Heat have had to play their last six games without Dwyane Wade but have actually gone on a bit of a roll lately, winning three of their last four including a 94-93 home win over the Hornets on Sunday. Chris Bosh had his usual outing of 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Mario Chalmers continued his strong run with 20 points and 10 assists, but the Heat needed yet another player to step up and Luol Deng was able to answer the call with a season-high 26 points on 10 of 14 shooting. Already without Wade (left hamstring) and Norris Cole (dislocated finger), the Heat will now be without Chris Andersen who left the game in the first quarter with a right ankle sprain.

    Away - Golden State Warriors
    Last away matches - L-W-L-L-L-W

    The Golden State Warriors have been one of the hottest teams to start the season, winning 10 of their first 12 games and going for a sixth straight overall after taking down the gutsy Thunder by 91-86 on Sunday. Klay Thompson had 20 points, while Stephen Curry added 15, but this night was all about the scarcely used Marreese Speights who filled in for Andrew Bogut and exploded for a season-high 28 points in just 25 minutes off the bench. The Warriors have been blowing teams away with hot shooting from their dynamic backcourt, so it was good to win an ugly game where both teams shot below 36 percent from the field. Unfortunately, Bogut left the game after just eight minutes in the first quarter with a right orbital contusion and is not likely to suit up for tonight's game.

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    Pick - Golden State Warriors (-5.50)
    Odds - 1.83
    Stakes - 10/10
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    11-25-2014

    Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons

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    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-L-W

    Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the surprise teams at this early stage of the season, but they've fallen from a healthy stretch of five wins in six games to lose their last two straight in back to back nights. After getting blown out by 124-82 in Toronto on Friday, the Bucks returned home to face the Wizards and lost by 111-100 despite leading by 15 points in the first half. Brandon Knight led hte way with 27 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 20, but there was just no stopping the playoff-bound Wizards who outscored them by 64-48 in a dominant second half. With the loss, Milwaukee falls to 7-7 overall and 4-2 at home.

    Away - Detroit Pistons
    Last away matches - L-L-W-L-L-L

    The Detroit Pistons have won just three of their first 13 games to start the season and head into Milwaukee fresh off a fourth straight loss after falling to the Hawks on Friday. Josh Smith had 16 points and Andre Drummond added 13 points with 16 rebounds for the Pistons who rallied after trailing 70-51 in the third quarter before losing 99-89. On offense, the Pistons shot just 37.3 percent from the field and four of 21 from the three-point line, but they were just as bad on defense, allowing the Hawks' Jeff Teague to pour in a season-high 28 points. With the loss, Detroit falls to 3-10 on the season and 1-6 on the road.

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    Pick - Milwaukee Bucks (-3.50)
    Odds - 2.14
    Stakes - 8/10

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    11-25-2014

    New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings

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    The New Orleans Pelicans have split their last four games and return from a four-game road trip. On the season, the Pelicans are averaging 103.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting and are allowing 100 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis leads the Pelicans with 26.3 points and 11.4 rebounds while Jrue Holiday is averaging 15.3 points on 44 percent shooting. Tyreke Evans is averaging 6.3 assists and Ryan Anderson is shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc. The New Orleans Pelicans are a lot like the Kings in the fact they can score at a high percentage but struggle defensively. The Pelicans are 2-4 SU this season when allowing 100 or more points. Omer Asik is questionable for this game with a back injury.

    Away - Sacramento Kings
    Last away matches - W-L-L-L-W-W

    The Sacramento Kings have won three of their last four games and are starting to show their true potential. On the season, the Kings are averaging 103.4 points on 45.1 percent shooting and are allowing 100.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting. DeMarcus Cousins leads the Kings with 23.2 points and 12.3 rebounds while Rudy Gay is averaging 21.1 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Darren Collison is averaging seven assists and Ben McLemore is shooting 41.4 percent from three. The Sacramento Kings have shown they can score and rebound with the best of them but will have to improve their defensive efforts in order to truly take that next step. The Kings have lost four of their last five when allowing 100-plus points. Gay and Collison are questionable for this game.

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    Pick - Sacramento Kings (+3.00)
    Odds - 1.92
    Stakes - 9/10
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    11-25-2014

    Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls

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    The Denver Nuggets lost six of their first seven games to start the season but have since won five of their last six and their last four straight after overcoming the Lakers on Sunday. Ty Lawson led the way with 18 points and 16 assists, Wilson Chandler added 19 points while three other players finished in double figures, but this win was all about defense and the Nuggets proved that by holding the Lakers to just 37.1 percent shooting, three of 24 from the three-point line and just two made field goals in the final 8:15 for a 101-94 overtime win on the road. With the win, Denver improves to 6-7 on the season and 3-4 on the road.

    Away - Chicago Bulls
    Last away matches - W-L-L-W-W-W

    The Chicago Bulls have obviously been cautious with Rose for the past couple seasons now, but he is expected to feature tonight for his first back to back appearance since 2013-14. Rose returned from injury last night to post 18 points and five assists in just 25 minutes, while Pau Gasol returned to score 23 points of his own, but the best player for the Bulls was once again Jimmy Butler who led the way with 25 points in 44 minutes. As a team, the Bulls shot a healthy 50 percent from the field and nine of 20 from the three-point line, but they definitely lacked that killer instinct because they had the Jazz down 21 points in the second quarter but had to fight right till the end to escape with the 97-95 win. It was such a big boost for the Bulls to get two of their top players back, but they are still without key players Kirk Hinrich and Taj Gibson.

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    Pick - Chicago Bulls (+3.50)
    Odds - 1.96
    Stakes - 10/10

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    11-26-2014

    Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers

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    Jefferson had a streak of three 20-point outings snapped with a 16-point effort against the Clippers but he continues to carry the offensive attack. Walker is averaging 15.3 points, eight rebounds and six assists over the past three games but his season-long struggles from behind the 3-point line continue (28.6). Guard Lance Stephenson has had issues fitting it since joining the club as a free agent and had three points on 1-of-8 shooting against Los Angeles.

    Away - Portland Trail Blazers
    Last away matches - W-W-W-L-L-W

    All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge broke out of a shooting slump by scoring a season-best 33 points on 13-of-20 shooting against Philadelphia. Aldridge had been 13-of-34 over the previous two games before taking advantage of the 76ers and also grabbing 11 rebounds while recording his fifth double-double of the season. Point guard Damian Lillard is averaging just 14 points over the last two games following a stretch of five consecutive 20-point outings.

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    Pick - Portland Trail Blazers (-6.50)
    Odds - 2.01
    Stakes - 10/10
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    11-26-2014

    Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards

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    The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to get their season headed in the right direction after a shaky start. The team lacks execution on the defensive ends and plays selfishly on offense at times. Rookie head coach David Blatt has his work cut out to get this team to start showing some cohesion. Cleveland is currently in third place in the Central Division, two games behind Chicago. On Monday, the Cavaliers handled their business in a 106-74 home victory against the Orlando Magic. Lebron James scored 29 points and dropped 11 dimes in the win. For the season, Cleveland ranks 12th in scoring offense and 19th in scoring defense.

    Away - Washington Wizards
    Last away matches - W-W-L-W-W-L

    The Washington Wizards will look to continue their outstanding play when they travel to Quicken Loans Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Wizards feature the young and talented backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal. The addition of free agent F Paul Pierce could provide the veteran leadership this franchise needs to take the next step in the postseason. Washington is currently in first place in the Southeast Division, two games ahead of the Atlanta Hawks. Last night, Washington lost at home 106-102 against the Hawks. Wall scored 21 points and handed out 13 assists in the loss. Through 13 games, Washington ranks 18th in scoring offense and 8th in scoring defense.

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    Pick - Cleveland Cavaliers (-7.00)
    Odds - 2.00
    Stakes - 9/10
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    11-26-2014

    Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets

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    The Philadelphia 76ers have stumbled mightily coming out of the blocks and would love to finally break their losing streak against Brooklyn. Philadelphia has been the butt of so many jokes of sports talk shoes, including wondering if they could beat the Kentucky Wildcats this season. The 76ers are playing hard and have been more competitive as of late but still don’t have the necessary pieces needed to win on a nightly basis in the NBA. On Monday, Philadelphia lost 114-104 at home against Portland. Michael Carter-Williams scored 24 points and handed out seven assists in a losing effort. For the season, the 76ers rank 29th in scoring offense and 27th in scoring defense.

    Away - Brooklyn Nets
    Last away matches - L-W-L-L-L-W

    The Brooklyn Nets will look to extend the Philadelphia 76ers 14-game season opening winless streak when they visit the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Brooklyn has started off the season in disappointing fashion and have lost six of their last seven games overall. The Nets are currently second in the Atlantic Division, 6.5 games behind division leading Toronto. On Saturday, Brooklyn lost 99-87 on the road against San Antonio. Deron Williams had a solid all-around game in a losing effort with 24 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, Through 13 games, the Nets rank 15th in scoring offense and 23rd in scoring defense.

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    Odds - 2.05
    Stakes - 10/10

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    Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors

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    Atlanta is 11th in the league in scoring as they average 102 PPG. They do this by relying on Jeff Teague and Al Horford to make things happen. Teague is one of the most exciting and athletic guards in the league and he has helped the Hawks maintain a 4th overall ranking in assists per game. Paul Millsap has done most of the work down low, as the big man averages 18 PPG and 8 RPG.The Toronto Raptors are lead by the play of Kyle Lowry from the guard spot. Lowry is a savvy vet with some great moves around the rim. Lowry is great at finding the open man and is an integral part of their franchise.

    Away - Toronto Raptors
    Last away matches - W-W-L-W-W-W

    Toronto is an impressive 12-2 to start their year and riding high after a 104-100 win against the Phoenix Suns. They'll head off against an Atlanta Hawks team that has fallen to the middle of the pack, though they have the talent to be a ferocious team when backed into a corner. The Hawks are coming off of a 99-89 win over the Detroit Pistons and will try to string together another one.

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    Pick - Toronto Raptors (-3.50)
    Odds - 1.98
    Stakes - 8/10
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    11-26-2014

    Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz

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    Point guard Reggie Jackson has pulled yeoman duty with Westbrook out but his shooting percentage has taken a large dip. He is shooting just 34.8 percent over the past five games despite having two 20-point outings during the stretch. Jackson, who is averaging 20.1 points, is shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 25.4 percent from 3-point range – going 2-of-16 from behind the arc during his five-game shooting slump. Westbrook (hand) is nearing a return and Oklahoma City expects to have him available for Friday’s game against the New York Knicks. Also raising optimism is that reigning MVP Kevin Durant (foot) has returned to practice and he could return within the next few weeks. Oklahoma City owns the worst record in the Western Conference and the Jazz are still adjusting to the system of first-year coach Quin Snyder.

    Away - Utah Jazz
    Last away matches - L-L-W-L-L-W

    Point guard Trey Burke has put together strong back-to-back games and is averaging 19 points on 16-of-26 shooting during the stretch. Burke’s slow start hindered Utah’s ability to find success and Snyder is pleased to see the second-year player find a groove. “I know he’s got a lot of guts and can make shots and he’s a big-time player,” Snyder told reporters. “But for us to be really good we’ve got to be good on the point of the ball.”

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    Pick - Oklahoma City Thunder (-4.50)
    Odds - 1.99
    Stakes - 8/10

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    11-29-2014

    Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks

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    The Philadelphia 76ers remain winless and haven’t played since Wednesday. On the season, the 76ers are averaging 89.9 points on 41.3 percent shooting and are allowing 105.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Tony Wroten leads the 76ers with 17.9 points and 6.3 assists while Michael Carter-Williams is averaging 14.3 points and 5.9 rebounds. Henry Sims is shooting 48.8 percent from the field and Nerlens Noel has grabbed 22 rebounds in his last three games. It goes without saying that the Philadelphia 76ers are by far the worst team in the league, as teams are shooting 49.9 percent from the field in their last five games. With six of the next eight opponents being playoff teams from a year ago, it will be a while before the 76ers get in the win column.

    Away - Dallas Mavericks
    Last away matches - W-L-W-W-W-L

    The Dallas Mavericks have won eight of their last 10 games and remain an offensive machine. On the season, the Mavericks are averaging 109.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting and are allowing 99.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Dirk Nowitzki leads the Mavs with 19.8 points and 5.6 rebounds while Monta Ellis is averaging 19.1 points and 4.8 assists. Chandler Parsons is shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and Tyson Chandler is grabbing 11.3 rebounds per game. The Dallas Mavericks are the best offensive team in the league and are 12-2 SU this season when scoring 100-plus points. The issue for the Mavs is on the defensive side of the ball, as they’ve allowed 100-plus points in three straight games and are allowing 42.2 percent shooting from deep in their last five games.

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    Away - (-12.50)
    Pick - Dallas Mavericks (-12.50)
    Odds - 1.96
    Stakes - 10/10
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    11-29-2014

    Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers

    Home - Utah Jazz
    Last away matches - L-L-L-W-L-L

    The Utah Jazz had a couple nice wins earlier in the season, but have since lost eight of their last 10 and their last four straight. On Wednesday, the Jazz had a nice opportunity to snag a win against the severely shorthanded Thunder, but instead got completely routed by 97-82. All five Jazz starters finished in double digits in scoring with Gordon Hayward leading the way with 24 points, but the Thunder were clearly the hungrier and more desperate team in this one and it showed on the defensive end as the Jazz finished with their lowest point total for the season. With the loss, Utah drops to 5-11 overall and 2-7 on the road.

    Away - LA Clippers
    Last away matches - W-W-W-L-W-W

    The Los Angeles Clippers started the season winning five of their first nine games but have since gone 5-1 on their current seven-game road trip that finishes tonight at Utah. Last night, the Clippers received a bit of a gift when they learned that the Rockets' Dwight Howard would sit out a fifth straight game and they didn't show any mercy as they recovered from a slow start to the game to rout the Rockets by 102-85. Blake Griffin looked on song, leading the way with a game-high 30 points on 11 of 20 shooting, while Jamal Crawford danced his way to 21 points off the bench. Chris Paul had a quiet night of just 10 points and seven assists but hardly needed to shoot as the Clippers led by 12 at halftime before cruising in the second half. With the win, LA improves to 10-5 overall and 6-2 on the road.

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    Pick - LA Clippers (-6.00)
    Odds - 2.06
    Stakes - 10/10
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    11-29-2014

    Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers

    Cleveland Cavaliers

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the most disappointing teams so far this season, but things may be about to change as they've bounced back from four straight losses with a couple wins on the trot. In the team's last outing on Wednesday, LeBron James was back to his old self, leading the way with 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Cavs destroyed the Wizards by 113-87. Kevin Love added 21 points on his 10 shots while Kyrie Irving finished with 18 points of his own as the Cavs shot 51.4 percent from the field while committing just nine turnovers. Defensively, the Cavs remain in the middle of the pack, allowing an average of 99.5 points per game, but they've certainly been looking better on offense lately, sharing the ball and scoring on fast breaks off turnovers.

    Indiana Pacers

    The Indiana Pacers have been playing well lately despite their long list of injuries, but they received a major boost last night when David West made his season debut and contributed 18 points in just 24 minutes. However, it was actually Rodney Stuckey's game-high 24 points that was key for the Pacers in the 98-83 rout of the Magic last night. With the win, Indiana improved to 7-9 overall and 4-5 at home. In injury news, Roy Hibbert missed his fourth straight game last night with his sprained ankle but is actually a chance to suit up tonight against the Cavaliers.

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    11-30-2014

    Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic

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    The Phoenix Suns are once again in the playoff hunt in the West with a record of 10-7 that includes a 5-3 mark on their home court. The Suns are coming off a split in a physically taxing home and home against the Nuggets that saw the team go 1-1 in a couple of high-scoring affairs. Five Suns players average double digits in scoring with Isaiah Thomas (15.5 ppg), Eric Bledsoe (14.7 ppg), Gerald Green (14.6 ppg), Markieff Morris (14.6 ppg), and Goran Dragic (14 ppg) showing off the depth of this Phoenix roster. The Suns lack a dominant rebounder though with Markieff Morris leading the team with 6.2 per game and Miles Plumlee chipping in 5.9 per game from the center position. The Suns are well-coached under Jeff Hornacek from an offensive perspective ranking 5th in the league while scoring 105.4 points per game, but the defense is still a work in progress with a unit that concedes 103.9 points per game. The Suns should have no problem scoring against the Magic but don’t be surprised if the Magic are able to punch right back in this contest.

    Away - Orlando Magic
    Last away matches - L-L-W-W-L-W

    The Orlando Magic are in the midst of a rebuilding year as they sit at 6-12 with a mix of reasons for concern and optimism. The Magic have lost four in a row entering this contest and are just 4-7 away from home on the year as the young team is far from consistent or reliable despite having some decent athletic pieces on the roster. Nikola Vucevic leads the league in double doubles and is averaging 18.7 points, 11.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game from the center position. Tobias Harris is also off to a strong start averaging 18.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game; Harris missed a couple games with a calf injury but appears to be in form over the last two contests since returning. Evan Fournier is averaging 15.5 points per game at shooting guard, but the 22 year old has been cold of late while failing to eclipse 11 points over the last four games. Second year player Victor Oladipo looks to be rounding into form after missing the first nine games of the season, as he now averages 13.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game as one of the Magic’s more versatile players. Orlando isn’t particularly adept on either side of the ball in terms of rankings and should have their hands full against a formidable Western conference team like Phoenix.

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    Pick - Phoenix Suns (-10.00)
    Odds - 1.87
    Stakes - 10/10
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    11-30-2014

    LA Lakers vs Toronto Raptors

    Home - LA Lakers
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-L-L

    The Los Angeles Lakers know a few things about playing without their leading scorer, but even with Kobe Bryant back on the court the Lakers couldn't avoid a fourth straight loss as they fell to the Timberwolves by 120-119 on Friday. Wesley Johnson had a nice game of 19 points while Jeremy Lin added 18 points and 11 assists, but with the Lakers down by one with just two seconds left in the game, the ball went to Kobe Bryant who missed the game-winner, his second after missing the one against the Nuggets on Sunday. With the loss, LA drops to 3-13 overall and just 1-8 at home.

    Away - Toronto Raptors
    Last away matches - W-W-W-L-W-W

    The Toronto Raptors have been one of the best teams so far this season, but are now faced with a new challenge as they play their first game without their leading scorer who injured himself in the team's 106-102 loss against the Mavericks on Friday. Kyle Lowry picked up the slack with 25 points, while Amir Johnson added 20 and Louis Williams had 16, but the Raptors just fell painfully short once the Mavs' Monta Ellis got hot in the fourth quarter where he scored 15 of his 30. DeMar DeRozan left the game in the third quarter after he slipped and fell on a drive to the basket and injured his groin which could see him miss around four weeks.

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    Pick - LA Lakers (+6.00)
    Odds - 2.00
    Stakes - 8/10
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    11-30-2014

    Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves

    Home - Portland Trail Blazers
    Last away matches - W-W-W-W-L-L

    The Portland Trailblazers have been one of the best teams so far this season, but they will be looking for a big win after they had their eight-game win streak snapped on Friday against the league-leading Grizzlies. Wesley Matthews led the team with 26 points while LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard scored 19 and 20 points respectively, but the defensive effort wasn't there as the Grizzlies were allowed to shoot 53.6 percent. There was just no stopping the one-two punch of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol who both flirted with triple doubles and the Blazers just couldn't dig themselves out of the hole with threes like they usually do as Matthews sunk a season-high seven, but the rest of the team made just one of 16.

    Away - Minnesota Timberwolves
    Last away matches - W-L-L-L-L-W

    The Minnesota Timberwolves have been just one of the unluckiest teams so far this season when it comes to injuries, but they didn't let that get in the way of beating the lowly Lakers on Friday night. Mo Williams scplred for 25 points and 11 assists while Thaddeus Young added 22 points of his own, but the biggest performance came from the rookie Zach LaVine who poured in 28 points in 11 of 14 shooting off the bench. The Lakers are ranked dead last in points allowed, so it's not that surprising that the Wolves poured on 120 points, but they did lose eight of their nine games before this win, so this was a win that was long overdue.

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    Pick - Minnesota Timberwolves (+12.50)
    Odds - 1.99
    Stakes - 9/10

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    Philadelphia 76ers vs San Antonio Spurs

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    The Philadelphia 76ers still have yet to win a game but have kept their last two losses to single digits. On the season, the 76ers are averaging 90.8 points on 41.3 percent shooting and are allowing 105.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Michael Carter-Williams is averaging 14.7 points and 6.3 rebounds while K.J. McDaniels is scoring 10.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Henry Sims is grabbing 5.9 rebounds and Nerlens Noel is 7-14 from the field in his last two games. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing teams to shoot 48.9 percent from the field in their last five games and now just lost their leading scorer in Tony Wroten to a knee injury. While the 76ers are trying to be more competitive and get in the win column, they just lack the talent at both ends to finish games against even decent teams.

    Away - San Antonio Spurs
    Last away matches - W-W-W-L-W-W

    The San Antonio Spurs have won seven straight games and are coming off a Sunday win over Boston. On the season, the Spurs are averaging 98.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and are allowing 92.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Tony Parker leads the Spurs with 17.8 points and 5.5 assists while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 14.5 points and 7.6 rebounds. Tim Duncan has 16 rebounds in his last two games and Manu Ginobili is shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc. The San Antonio Spurs seem to have found their groove after a rocky start and have topped 100 points in their last three games. However, with this being a four-game road trip, you always have to be careful of the Spurs resting some guys around this time.

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    Pick - San Antonio Spurs (-13.50)
    Odds - 1.95
    Stakes - 8/10
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    12-1-2014

    Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets

    Home - Utah Jazz
    Last away matches - L-L-L-W-L-L

    The Utah Jazz are struggling at both ends and have lost five straight games. On the season, the Jazz are averaging 95.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting and are allowing 101.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Gordon Hayward leads Utah with 19.2 points and 3.9 assists while Derrick Favors is averaging 15.9 points and 8.6 rebounds. Trey Burke is averaging 5.5 assists per game and Enes Kanter has grabbed 17 rebounds in his last three games. The Utah Jazz are averaging just 91 points per game during their five-game losing streak and shooting just 31.2 percent from beyond the arc. The Jazz have lost 18 of their last 20 games when scoring less than 100 points. The good news for the Jazz is that three of their five wins this season have come at home.

    Away - Denver Nuggets
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-W-L

    The Denver Nuggets are starting to play like a playoff caliber team, winning six of their last seven games. On the season, the Nuggets are averaging 105.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting and are allowing 105.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Ty Lawson leads Denver with 16.3 points and 10 assists while Arron Afflalo is averaging 14.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Wilson Chandler is shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and Kenneth Faried has grabbed 23 rebounds in his last three games. The Denver Nuggets are a top five team in points and rebounds but their defense has to drastically improve in order to take that next step. The good news for Denver fans is that the Nuggets are allowing 41.9 percent shooting in their last five games, almost four percent lower than the league average.

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    Away - (-3.50)
    Pick - Denver Nuggets (-3.50)
    Odds - 2.04
    Stakes - 9/10

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    Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks

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    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-L-W

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have been far from impressive all season, but look to be finally finding their groove after beating the Pacers by 109-97 for their third straight win. Kevin Love led the way with a season-high 28 points, Kyrie Irving added 24 and LeBron James had 19 as the Cavs blew out to an early double digit lead before crusing in the fourth quarter. Sure, the Pacers were without Roy Hibbert, but this was a game they needed to win, especially at home. Despite the win, Cleveland is still only a mediocre 8-7 overall and 5-4 at home.

    Away - Milwaukee Bucks
    Last away matches - W-W-L-W-W-L

    The Milwaukee Bucks have been playing some pretty impressive basketball lately to win six of their last nine overall, but they will be feeling a little uneasy about facing the Cavaliers tonight after getting thrashed by the Rockets by 117-103 on Saturday. Jabari Parker led six players in double figures with 19 points and five assists, while Ersan Ilyasova added 18 off the bench, but the Bucks just fell victim to a special performance from James Harden who poured in 34 points and eight assists. Also, the Bucks did play the night before in a rout of the Pistons, so a matchup with the high-scoring Rockets was always going to be a tough task. Despite the loss, Milwaukee is still a decent 10-8 overall and 5-3 at home.

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    Home - (-10.50)
    Away - (+10.50)
    Pick - Cleveland Cavaliers (-10.50)
    Odds - 1.98
    Stakes - 8/10
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    Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics

    Home - Atlanta Hawks
    Last away matches - W-L-W-L-L-L

    The Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five games and starting to show life defensively. On the season, the Hawks are averaging 103.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting and are allowing 101.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jeff Teague leads Atlanta with 18 points and 7.2 assists while Paul Millsap is averaging 16.7 points and 8.2 rebounds. Kyle Korver is shooting 55.3 percent from beyond the arc and Al Horford has 21 points in his last two games. The Atlanta Hawks defense has been poor all season, but they’re holding teams to just 40.8 percent shooting in their last five games. The Hawks are 7-1 SU this season when holding a team under 100 points. The Hawks have won five of their last seven home games.

    Away - Boston Celtics
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-L-W

    The Boston Celtics have lost four straight games and starting to get a dose of reality of what the season will be like. On the season, the Celtics are averaging 103.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting and are allowing 107.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jeff Green leads the Celtics with 17.6 points on 43.4 percent shooting and Jared Sullinger is averaging 16 points and 8.4 rebounds. Rajon Rondo is averaging 10.5 assists per game and Avery Bradley has 29 points in his last two games. The Boston Celtics have had little issues scoring this season but their lack of defense has killed them all season long. The Celtics are 2-9 SU this season when allowing 100 or more points, and are allowing teams to shoot 39.6 percent from beyond the arc on the season.

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    Away - (+7.00)
    Pick - Atlanta Hawks (-7.00)
    Odds - 1.97
    Stakes - 9/10
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    Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers

    Home - Detroit Pistons
    Last away matches - L-L-L-W-L-L

    The Detroit Pistons have lost eight straight games and have won just two games at home. On the season, the Pistons are averaging 91.9 points on 41.2 percent shooting and are allowing 98.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Brandon Jennings leads Detroit with 16.4 points and 5.8 assists while Greg Monroe is averaging 13.8 points and 9.5 rebounds. Andre Drummond is averaging 11.8 rebounds and Josh Smith is shooting 37.7 percent from the field. The Detroit Pistons offense has struggled all year, as they’ve topped 100 points just once all season. What’s crazy is that the Pistons offensive numbers are getting worse, as they’re shooting just 40.9 percent from the field in their last five games. The Pistons remain one of the biggest disappointments this season.

    Away - LA Lakers
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-L-L

    The Los Angeles Lakers have lost four of their last seven games but are showing more heart on both sides of the ball. On the season, the Lakers are averaging 104.1 points on 44.8 percent shooting and are allowing 112 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Kobe Bryant leads the Lakers with 26.6 points and 4.6 assists while Jordan Hill is averaging 13.5 points and 9.5 rebounds. Nick Young is shooting 39.5 percent from the field and Carlos Boozer has 14 rebounds in his last two games. The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing better basketball since Young returned to the lineup, and they’ve topped 100 points in five of their last eight games. However, the Lakers must improve defensively if more wins are going to take place, as the Lakers are allowing teams to shoot 39 percent from deep.

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    Away - (+1.00)
    Pick - LA Lakers (+1.00)
    Odds - 1.98
    Stakes - 8/10

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    New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets

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    The New York Knicks are also in danger of missing the playoffs with four straight losses. On the season, the Knicks are averaging 93.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting and are allowing 99.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Carmelo Anthony leads the Knicks with 23.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting and Amar'e Stoudemire is averaging 12.5 points and 7.8 rebounds. Iman Shumpert is the third New York player to average double-digit points and Tim Hardaway Jr. is 1-10 from three in his last two games. The New York Knicks lack of consistency offensively has hurt them all season, as they’re averaging just 87.2 points in their last five games, which is a step backwards. New York better figure something out quickly. J.R. Smith is questionable for this game with an illness.

    Away - Brooklyn Nets
    Last away matches - W-L-W-L-L-L

    The Brooklyn Nets are trying to get back on track and have split their last four games. On the season, the Nets are averaging 98.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting and are allowing 100.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Deron Williams leads the Nets with 17.9 points and 6.4 assists while Joe Johnson is averaging 16 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Mirza Teletovic is shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and Brook Lopez has nine rebounds in his last two games. The Brooklyn Nets were supposed to be a better team with the return of Lopez, but really haven’t shown much on either side of the ball. The Nets are shooting just 33.4 percent from deep and are grabbing just 41.3 rebounds per game, which is also at the bottom of the league. These next few games against playoff caliber teams will tell us a lot about the Nets.

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    Away - (-1.00)
    Pick - New York Knicks (+1.00)
    Odds - 1.98
    Stakes - 7/10
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    Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks

    Home - Chicago Bulls
    Last away matches - W-W-L-W-L-L

    The Chicago Bulls have won three of their last four games and are looking for a statement win. On the season, the Bulls are averaging 101.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and is allowing 98.3 points on 44 percent shooting. Jimmy Butler leads the Bulls with 21.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting and Pau Gasol is averaging 19.4 points and 11 rebounds. Derrick Rose has 35 points in his last two games and Joakim Noah has grabbed 24 rebounds in his last two games. The Chicago Bulls are finally starting to get healthy and show the league what they can do but now have to be more consistent at both ends. The Bulls are still trying to figure things out offensively, as they’re shooting 43.4 percent from the field in their last five games. Taj Gibson is doubtful for this game with an ankle injury.

    Away - Dallas Mavericks
    Last away matches - W-W-L-W-W-W

    The Dallas Mavericks have won three straight games and will play their third straight road game. On the season, the Mavericks are averaging 109.1 points on 48 percent shooting and are allowing 100.1 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Monta Ellis leads Dallas with 19.6 points and 4.8 assists while Dirk Nowitzki is averaging 19.4 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Chandler Parsons is shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and Tyson Chandler is averaging 11.3 rebounds per game. The Dallas Mavericks remain the best offensive team in the league and are 13-2 SU this season when scoring 100-plus points. In order to truly take that next step as a championship contender, the Mavs must improve their defensive efforts, as they’re allowing 40.3 percent shooting from deep in their last five games.

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    Away - (+2.00)
    Pick - Chicago Bulls (-2.00)
    Odds - 1.98
    Stakes - 9/10

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    Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks


    Home - Miami Heat
    Last away matches - L-W-W-W-L-W


    Dwyane Wade pointed out Miami's defensive deficiencies after the team's latest loss, but the Heat haven't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard of late either, failing to reach the century mark since facing the Atlanta Hawks nearly three weeks ago.The Heat may need to top triple digits to keep up with the surging Hawks in Wednesday night's rematch, and will almost certainly need a better defensive performance than the last meeting.Miami (9-8) had perhaps its finest defensive showing of the season in an 86-79 win in New York on Sunday but followed with a 107-86 drubbing in Washington the next day. The Heat let the Southeast Division-leading Wizards shoot 54.2 percent and go 10 of 19 from 3-point range, while they missed 20 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc.


    Away - Atlanta Hawks
    Last away matches - W-L-W-L-L-L


    The Hawks have won three in a row over the Heat but all those games were in Atlanta. They've lost in each of their last five visits to Miami but went to overtime before falling 121-119 in the most recent one Dec. 23.Wade has missed four of the last five meetings with Atlanta.Paul Millsap scored 19 against Miami last month while Al Horford also had 19 on 8-of-10 shooting.Atlanta's previous win over the Heat capped a season-high, four-game win streak.


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    Away - (+4.50)
    Pick - Miami Heat (-4.50)
    Odds - 2.01
    Stakes - 9/10
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    Minnessota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers


    Home - Minnessota Timberwolves
    Last away matches - L-L-W-L-L-L


    The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost five of their last six games and continue to battle injuries. On the season, the Timberwolves are averaging 100.8 points on 44.4 percent shooting and are allowing 111.2 points on 50.7 percent shooting. Thaddeus Young is averaging 13.4 points and 4.5 rebounds while Andrew Wiggins is averaging 11.8 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Mo Williams is dishing out 6.7 assists per game and Gorgui Dieng has scored 18 points in his last two games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are still having no trouble scoring even with the injuries to some of their key players, but their defense is preventing them from winning games. The Timberwolves have allowed more than 100 points in six straight games and are allowing 49.4 percent shooting in their last five.


    Away - Philadelphia 76ers
    Last away matches - L-L-L-L-L-L


    The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to win a game and are on pace to being one of the worst teams ever. On the season, the 76ers are averaging 91.5 points on 41.4 percent shooting and are allowing 105.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Michael Carter-Williams is averaging 15.6 points and 6.8 rebounds while Alexey Shved is averaging 10.4 points on 39.8 percent shooting. K.J. McDaniels has grabbed 22 rebounds in his last two games and Henry Sims is averaging 5.9 rebounds per game. The Philadelphia 76ers are just brutal at both ends of the floor and aren’t getting any better, as they’re allowing teams to shoot 47.2 percent from the field in their last five games. Nerlens Noel is questionable with a hip injury.


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    Home - (-7.50)
    Away - (+7.50)
    Pick - Minnessota Timberwolves (-7.50)
    Odds - 2.02
    Stakes - 10/10

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    New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers


    Home - New York Knicks
    Away - Cleveland Cavaliers


    The New York Knicks have lost five straight and are in serious danger of missing the playoffs. On the season, the Knicks are averaging 93.4 points on 44.8 percent shooting and are allowing 99.1 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Carmelo Anthony leads the Knicks with 23.5 points and 6.1 rebounds while Amar'e Stoudemire is averaging 12.8 points and 7.9 rebounds. Jose Calderon is shooting 51.7 percent from beyond the arc and Iman Shumpert has scored 15 points in his last two games. The New York Knicks main struggles all year have been on the offensive side, but the numbers have gotten even worse, as they’re shooting just 41 percent from the field in their last five games. J.R. Smith is probable for this matchup despite an illness.


    Away - Cleveland Cavaliers
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-L-W


    The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting to show signs of life, as they’ve won four straight games. On the season, the Cavaliers are averaging 103.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting and are allowing 99.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LeBron James leads the Cavs with 24.9 points and 7.4 assists while Kyrie Irving is averaging 21.5 points and 4.9 assists. kevin Love is averaging 17.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting and Anderson Varejao is grabbing seven rebounds per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers have always been able to score points by the truckload, but it’s their defense that’s improve most during this stretch, as they’re allowing just 42.2 percent shooting in their last five games. This begins a three-game road trip for the Cavs, and they’re 3-3 SU away from home.


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    Away - (-8.00)
    Pick - Cleveland Cavaliers (-8.00)
    Odds - 1.99
    Stakes - 10/10
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    Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers


    Home - Portland Trail Blazers
    Last away matches - W-W-W-W-W-L


    The showing against Denver continued a string of good performances for Aldridge, who has five double-doubles over the last six games. “His stroke was going really well and I think the fact we had so many 3s the last time and they were doubling him, they wanted to play him straight this time,” coach Terry Stotts told reporters. “So he carried us, not only with his jump shot but then late going to the post, getting to the free-throw line.” Aldridge is averaging 24.3 points and 12.5 rebounds during the hot stretch. The Portland Trail Blazers seek their 12th victory in 13 games when they host the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Portland had to work to get past Denver on Tuesday as center Robin Lopez scored the tiebreaking basket with 1.3 seconds left in a 105-103 win. Indiana has been battling through injuries and that made dealing with speedy Phoenix a chore as the Pacers went down to a 116-99 defeat on Tuesday.


    Away - Indiana Pacers
    Last away matches - L-L-L-W-W-W


    Indiana is 0-2 on a four-game road trip after the loss to the Suns but did get center Roy Hibbert (ankle) back after a four-game absence. Portland star LaMarcus Aldridge scored a season-best 39 points in the Trail Blazers’ win over the Nuggets but it was what he did in the final seconds that was the stunner – passing the ball to Lopez for the winning hoop. “Everybody in the arena thought I would shoot it if I touched it,” Aldridge told reporters. Hibbert came back strong and had 15 points and 10 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season. He also recorded one block – the 903rd of his career – to move within one of fourth-place Dale Davis in franchise history. Hibbert is averaging 13.2 points and eight rebounds but has only scored in double figures in back-to-back games on two occasions and has yet to have consecutive double-digit outings on the boards.


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    Away - (+9.00)
    Pick - Portland Trail Blazers (-9.00)
    Odds - 2.04
    Stakes - 9/10
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    Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans


    Home - Golden State Warriors
    Last away matches - W-W-W-W-W-W


    The Golden State Warriors are off to the best start in franchise history and are staring down their longest winning streak ever. The Warriors will try to match the 1971-72 squad for the longest streak in history by taking their 11th when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. The streak was in jeopardy against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday until Stephen Curry buried a go-ahead 3-pointer in transition in the final seconds. Curry and Klay Thompson scored all the points in a game-ending 14-4 run that helped Golden State overcome a nine-point deficit against the Magic. “(Curry) bailed us out,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters. “It took a lot of individual brilliance down the stretch to bail us out, but what I told the team was we had to have that because we didn’t play as a team for the rest of the game.” That has not been the norm for Golden State, which leads the NBA in point differential behind an offense and a defense that both rank among the most efficient in the league.


    Away - New Orleans Pelicans
    Last away matches - L-L-W-L-W-L


    The Pelicans snapped a three-game slide and pulled back to .500 with a 112-104 home win over Oklahoma City on Tuesday and are opening up a three-game California road trip with Golden State. “We just have to remind ourselves how it feels to win, and take that into this road trip,” New Orleans star Anthony Davis told reporters. “We’ve just got to be consistent and realize what we do best. We can't try to outscore teams. We’ve got to defend, rebound and run.” The Warriors can defend, rebound and run as well and have held eight of their last 10 opponents under 100 points. Davis put up 25 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday but was overshadowed by Tyreke Evans, who moved over to the shooting guard spot to make room in the starting lineup for Luke Babbitt and responded with a season-high 30 points on 14-of-24 shooting. “I was in attack mode,” Evans told reporters. “I was in a zone. Once you get in a zone, you feel like no one can stay in front of you.” Evans has scored 18 or more points in three of the last four games.


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    Away - (+8.50)
    Pick - Golden State Warriors (-8.50)
    Odds - 2.00
    Stakes - 10/10

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    Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

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    The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off their first win of the season and hope to keep things rolling. On the season, the 76ers are averaging 91.1 points on 41.3 percent shooting and are allowing 104.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Michael Carter-Williams is averaging 16 points and 6.1 assists while Alexey Shved is averaging 10.4 points on 39.8 percent shooting. K.J. McDaniels has 43 points in his last three games and Nerlens Noel has five blocks in his last five games. The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t getting the results they’d like, but they’re playing hard and improving defensively, as they’re allowing 44.5 percent shooting from the field and 28.2 percent shooting from deep in their last five games. Shved is questionable for this game with a hip injury.

    Away - Oklahoma City Thunder
    Last away matches - L-L-L-W-L-L

    The Oklahoma City Thunder have split their last four games and are as healthy as they’ve been all year. On the season, the Thunder are averaging 91.7 points on 42.3 percent shooting and are allowing 94.2 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant leads the Thunder with 27 points on 50 percent shooting and Russell Westbrook is averaging 23.3 points and 6.3 assists. Reggie Jackson is shooting 42 percent from the field and Serge Ibaka leads OKC with 7.6 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the top defensive teams in the league all season and are holding teams to 41.5 percent shooting in their last five games. Now, with Durant back, the Thunder are a complete offensive team and will begin their playoff push starting with this game.

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    Away - (-12.00)
    Pick - Oklahoma City Thunder (-12.00)
    Odds - 1.87
    Stakes - 10/10
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    Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers

    Home - Boston Celtics
    Last away matches - L-L-W-W-L-L

    The Boston Celtics have lost five of their last six games and are also looking to improve defensively. On the season, the Celtics are averaging 103.8 points on 46 percent shooting and are allowing 107.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jeff Green leads Boston with 19 points on 44 percent shooting and Jared Sullinger is averaging 16.3 points and 8.4 rebounds. Rajon Rondo is averaging 10.9 assists per game and Avery Bradley has 24 points in his last two games. The Boston Celtics are allowing teams to shoot 39.3 percent from beyond the arc on the season and are 3-10 SU this season when allowing 100-plus points. The good news is that the Celtics have improved their defensive numbers recently but are still allowing 105 points per game in their last five contests.

    Away - LA Lakers
    Last away matches - L-W-L-W-W-L

    The Los Angeles Lakers have split their last four games and will wrap up a three-game road trip. On the season, the Lakers are averaging 103.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting and are allowing 111.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Kobe Bryant leads the Lakers with 26 points and 4.9 assists while Jordan Hill is averaging 13.7 points and 9.5 rebounds. Nick Young is shooting 40.7 percent from the field and Carlos Boozer has 15 rebounds in his last two games. The Los Angeles Lakers continue to play improved basketball since the return of Young, but their defense continues to let them down. The Lakers are allowing 109.6 points in their last five games and are 2-12 SU this season when allowing 100-plus points. The schedule only gets harder from here, so the Lakers must take advantage of these games.

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    Away - (+3.50)
    Pick - LA Lakers (+3.50)
    Odds - 2.00
    Stakes - 9/10
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    Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks

    Home - Brooklyn Nets
    Last away matches - W-W-L-W-L-L

    The Brooklyn Nets are starting to show signs of life by winning three of their last four games. On the season, the Nets are averaging 98.6 points on 45 percent shooting and are allowing 99.5 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Deron Williams leads Brooklyn with 17.9 points and 6.5 assists while Joe Johnson is averaging 15.9 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Kevin Garnett is grabbing 8.5 rebounds per game and Mirza Teletovic is shooting 35.9 percent from deep. The Brooklyn Nets still have their scoring slumps at times but are holding teams to just 43.4 percent shooting in their last five games. Defense is key, as the Nets are 8-4 SU this season when allowing less than 100 points. Andrei Kirilenko remains questionable for this game with personal issues.

    Away - Atlanta Hawks
    Last away matches - W-W-L-W-L-L

    The Atlanta Hawks have won four straight games and are clicking offensively. On the season, the Hawks are averaging 104.2 points on 48 percent shooting and are allowing 101.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Jeff Teague leads Atlanta with 18 points and 7.2 assists while Paul Millsap is averaging 16.7 points and 7.9 rebounds. Al Horford is grabbing 6.2 rebounds per game and Kyle Korver is 9-14 from beyond the arc in his last two games. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 52.2 percent from the field in their last five games and are 9-4 SU this season when topping 100 points. The only issue with the Hawks has been their defense that’s allowing teams to shoot 38.3 percent from three in their last five contests. Five of the Hawks six losses this season have come when they’ve allowing 100-plus points.

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    Away - (-1.00)
    Pick - Brooklyn Nets (+1.00)
    Odds - 2.00
    Stakes - 9/10

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    Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns

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    Last away matches - W-W-W-W-L-W

    The Dallas Mavericks are taking care of business in early action with a 15-5 record entering this contest behind the NBA’s top scoring offense which averages 110.2 points per game. Dirk Nowitzki has sat out two of the last four games on the second night of back-to-backs so the big German figures to be well-rested and ready to produce in this game. The Mavericks can also rely on the contributions of Monta Ellis, with the ninth year shooting guard averaging 20.7 points and 4.8 assists per game. The Mavericks are riding a five game winning streak into this contest and hold a 7-2 record on their home floor with losses coming in against weaker Eastern foes in the Heat and Pacers. The Mavericks won’t be taking a Western conference team lightly and figure to find ways to score against a Suns team that has shown vulnerability on the defensive end.

    Away - Phoenix Suns
    Last away matches - L-L-W-W-W-W

    The Phoenix Suns are carrying over their form from last season into this year as they sit at 11-8 on the season with a 5-4 mark on the road. Part of that success has come over the last month where the Suns have gone 6-3 against Eastern Conference opponents; the Suns open a tough three road game set in four nights here with trips to Houston and the LA Clippers on the horizon. Phoenix ranks 5th in the league in scoring with 105.1 points per game but the defense will be challenged here after allowing 103.1 points per game to rank 25th in the league up until this point. The Suns will hope that Goran Dragic’s strong outings in the past two games will carry over, especially from deep where Gragic is eight for 12. The Suns always have options to score with five players averaging double figures including Eric Bledsoe and Isaiah Thomas in addition to Dragic in the backcourt, but the team’s rebounding could use work with no big man averaging double digit rebounds as Markieff Morris leads the team with 6.4 per game and Miles Plumlee hauls in six per game from the center position.

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    Away - (+5.50)
    Pick - Dallas Mavericks (-5.50)
    Odds - 1.97
    Stakes - 10/10
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    Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat

    Home - Milwaukee Bucks
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-W-W

    The Milwaukee Bucks are a young and exciting team that has recently given the Cavaliers and Mavericks all they could handle in their latest two games. Unfortunately both efforts came up just short as the 10-10 Bucks are actually on a three game losing streak. Brandon Knight is having a great season at point guard with 17.9 points, six assists and 4.8 rebounds per game and rookie Jabari Parker is averaging 12.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Bucks will be weakened here with roster-staple Ersan Ilyasova slated to miss this contest with a nasal fracture and concussion sustained in the team’s loss at Cleveland. The Bucks have the necessary depth to take on a next-man-up mentality though which was evidenced by Khris Middleton’s 21 points last time out in Ilyasova’s absence. Milwaukee is just 5-4 on their home floor this year but all the losses came against respectable teams.

    Away - Miami Heat
    Last away matches - L-W-W-W-L-W

    The Miami Heat are 9-9 to start the year but really you can pin much of the success and failure the team has seen on the health and production of star guard Dwyane Wade. Wade has missed seven of the team’s 18 games but he’s been producing when playing with 21.2 points, 5.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. The contributions from Chris Bosh have been steadier and more impressive overall though with the big man 21.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. The Heat have struggled with team rebounding ranking last in the league with just 36.3 per game. Defensively the Heat rank 9th while allowing just 97.8 points per game but that stat can be a little misleading when looking at the team’s change in pace without the transition game which LeBron previously spearheaded. The Heat struggled to score in a 91-84 loss to the Bucks in Miami on November 16th, a game in which Milwaukee dominated in paint points 46-24.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (-2.00)
    Away - (+2.00)
    Pick - Miami Heat (+2.00)
    Odds - 1.92
    Stakes - 9/10

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    Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards

    Home - Boston Celtics
    Last away matches - L-L-W-W-L-L

    The Boston Celtics are looking for a season-high third straight victory. On the season, the Celtics are averaging 104.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting and are allowing 106.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Jeff Green leads Boston with 19 points and 4.7 rebounds while Jared Sullinger is averaging 16.3 points and 8.7 rebounds. Avery Bradley is shooting 45.4 percent from the field and Rajon Rondo is averaging 11.3 assists per game. The Boston Celtics are one of the better offensive teams in the league but their defense is allowing teams to shoot 39.2 percent from deep and are 3-10 SU this season when allowing 100-plus points. The Celtics will give themselves a chance to win game as long as their defense holds up.

    Away - Washington Wizards
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-W-W

    The Washington Wizards have won four straight games and will play their first road game on the month. On the season, the Wizards are averaging 100.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting and are allowing 95.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting. John Wall leads Washington with 17.6 points and 9.8 assists while Bradley Beal is averaging 14.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Marcin Gortat is grabbing 8.8 rebounds per game and Paul Pierce is shooting 41.1 percent from the field. The Washington Wizards have shown they can compete with anybody on the offensive end, but they’re holding teams to 41.9 percent shooting from the field and 28.2 percent shooting from deep in their last five games. Defense is the key for the Wizards this season, as they’re 11-0 SU when holding opponents under 100 points.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (+4.00)
    Away - (-4.00)
    Pick - Washington Wizards (-4.00)
    Odds - 1.95
    Stakes - 10/10
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    Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets

    Home - Atlanta Hawks
    Last away matches - W-W-W-L-W-L

    The Atlanta Hawks are playing some of their best basketball with wins in five straight. On the season, the Hawks are averaging 103.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting and are allowing 100.2 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Jeff Teague leads Atlanta with 17.8 points and 7.1 assists while Paul Millsap is averaging 16.7 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Korver is shooting 52.8 percent from the field and Al Horford is averaging 6.1 rebounds per game. The Atlanta Hawks, a team that has also had issues defensively, is holding teams to just 89.6 points on 42.5 percent shooting in their last five games. The Hawks have won seven straight games when allowing less than 100 points. Now the question is if the Hawks can continue to play this balanced style of basketball.

    Away - Denver Nuggets
    Last away matches - L-W-L-W-W-L

    The Denver Nuggets have split their last six games and will play their third road contest this month. On the season, the Nuggets are averaging 104.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and are allowing 105.9 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Ty Lawson leads Denver with 16.5 points and 10.3 assists while Arron Afflalo is averaging 14.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Kenneth Faried is averaging 6.7 rebounds per game and Wilson Chandler is shooting 43.8 percent from the field. The Denver Nuggets inability to play defense has prevented them from playing consistent, as they’re allowing teams to shoot 37 percent from deep and score 108.4 points in their last five games. The Nuggets are 6-0 SU this season when holding teams under 100 points. Denver is a solid offensive team but needs more balance to really turn the corner.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (-5.50)
    Away - (+5.50)
    Pick - Atlanta Hawks (-5.50)
    Odds - 1.85
    Stakes - 9/10
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    12-8-2014

    Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat

    Home - Memphis Grizzlies
    Last away matches - L-W-W-W-L-L

    The Memphis Grizzlies have won five of their last seven and are tied for first place in the Southwest. On the season, the Grizzlies are averaging 100.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting and are allowing 93.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Marc Gasol leads Memphis with 19.8 points and 8.2 rebounds while Mike Conley is averaging 16.6 points and 6.5 assists. Zach Randolph is averaging 15.5 points and 11.2 rebounds while Courtney Lee is shooting 52.5 percent from the field. The Memphis Grizzlies have lost two straight games but are 11-2 SU this season when holding a team under 100 points. The Grizzlies are averaging 42 rebounds per game, which is about average but nearly seven more boards than what the Heat are averaging.

    Away - Miami Heat
    Last away matches - L-L-W-W-W-L

    The Miami Heat have lost four of their last five games and play their third road game of the month. On the season, the Heat are averaging 95.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and are allowing 98.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Chris Bosh leads the Heat with 21.8 points and 8.7 rebounds while Dwyane Wade is averaging 21.8 points and 5.9 assists. Mario Chalmers is averaging 4.9 assists per game and Shawne Williams is shooting 47.5 percent from the field. The Miami Heat are struggling mightily on the defensive side, allowing teams to shoot 50.8 percent from the field and 42 percent from deep in their last five games. The Heat are known for playing above-average defense, but they’ve lost seven straight when allowing 100-plus points. Luol Deng and Norris Cole are questionable for this game with injuries.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (-8.00)
    Away - (+8.00)
    Pick - Miami Heat (+8.00)
    Odds - 1.93
    Stakes - 10/10

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    Home - Detroit Pistons
    Last away matches - L-L-L-L-W-L

    Detroit Pistons were looking like favorites to snap a 10-game losing streak with the lowly Sixers visiting last night, but for the second straight game they fell in overtime to make it 11 straight losses in a row. Josh Smith led the way with 23 points while Kyle Singler added 21, but with the game tied at 100-100 with 13 seconds left in the fourth, Brandon Jennings failed to get an open shot and things just went from bad to worse in overtime as the Pistons went zero for 11 from the field to lose by 108-101 in the end. With the loss, Detroit falls to 3-17 overall and 2-9 at home.

    Away - Oklahoma City Thunder
    Last away matches - W-L-L-L-W-L

    The Oklahoma City Thunder have been with their full squad for two games now and they were able to make up for their loss against the Pelicans on Tuesday with an easy 103-91 win over the Sixers on Friday. Kevin Durant had a passive game of just 10 points on three of 11 shooting, but other players were able to make up for it with Serge Ibaka added 19 points and Russell Westbrook scoring 27. In a game that the Thunder should have won by more than 20 points, the starters didn't really make any inroads so it was up to the bench players like Reggie Jackson and Jeremy Lamb to come in and take over. The win wasn't as easy as it should have been but the Thunder will take it and improve to 6-13 on the season and 2-8 on the road.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (+9.00)
    Away - (-9.00)
    Pick - Detroit Pistons (+9.00)
    Odds - 2.07
    Stakes - 9/10
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    12-8-2014

    Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks

    Home - Dallas Mavericks
    Last away matches - W-W-W-W-L-W

    The Dallas Mavericks have been leaning heavily on Monta Ellis this season and stock only seemed to go higher when Dirk Nowitzki was rested on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks as Ellis scored a team-high 23 points against the Bucks, including a wild, fall-away jumper at the buzzer to lift the Mavs over the Bucks by 107-105. Chandler Parsons added 14 points and Tyson Chandler added 18 points and 20 rebounds, but with the game on the line, there was no question who was taking the last shot. Since that win, the Mavs actually went on to get ambushed by the Suns at home which snapped a five-game win streak, but they're still a healthy 15-6 on the season and 7-3 at home.

    Away - Milwaukee Bucks
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-W-W

    Bucks, Brandon Knights led the way with 25 points against the Mavs on Wednesday while Khris Middleton added 21 off the bench, but other than another 12 points from OJ Mayo, nobody else finished in double digits in scoring. Since Wednesday, the Bucks went on to crush the Heat by 109-85 on Friday in a more balanced scoring effort as six players finished in double figures, led by Kendall Marshall who made the most of garbage time to score 20 points on seven of eight shooting. With the win, Milwaukee improved to 11-10 on the season and 6-4 at home.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (-9.50)
    Away - (+9.50)
    Pick - Dallas Mavericks (-9.50)
    Odds - 2.06
    Stakes - 8/10

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