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    12-26-2014

    Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks

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

    The Atlanta Hawks have won five straight games and are looking like one of the top teams in the East. On the season, the Hawks are averaging 103.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting and are allowing 97.4 points on 44 percent shooting.Jeff Teague is averaging 16.5 points and seven assists while Paul Millsap is averaging 16.3 points and eight rebounds. Al Horford is grabbing 6.4 rebounds and Kyle Korver is shooting 51.6 percent from the field. The Atlanta Hawks are 12-1 SU this month and are quickly becoming a team that could seriously make a run in the East. While the Hawks offense gets a ton of credit, their defense is allowing 97.4 points on 41.1 percent shooting in their last five games. The Hawks are also 13-2 SU at home.

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

    The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for some consistency as they’ve split their last six games. On the season, the Bucks are averaging 99.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting and are allowing 101.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Brandon Knight is averaging 18.1 points and 5.3 assists while Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds. O.J. Mayo is shooting 40.2 percent from the field and Jerryd Bayless is producing 2.5 assists. The Milwaukee Bucks have shown progress as of late offensively, shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 42.7 percent from three in their last five games. However, the Bucks just aren’t consistent on either side of the ball, especially on defense where they’ve allowed 100-plus points in seven of their last eight games. John Henson is questionable for this game with a foot injury.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (-9.00)
    Away - (+9.00)
    Pick - Atlanta Hawks (-9.00)
    Odds - 2.00
    Stakes - 8/10
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    12-26-2014

    Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers

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

    The Detroit Pistons have lost their last four straight to drop to a miserable 5-23 on the season which, to put into perspective, is just one win better than the league-worst 76ers. In Sunday's 110-105 loss to the Nets, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 20 points while Andre Drummond added 18 points and 20 rebounds but Josh Smith had another quiet outing of just 13 points and I guess that was the straw that broke the camel's back because he has since been let go by the Pistons and looks to be on his way to sign with the Rockets. This really looks like a win-win sitation for everyone because the change of scenery could rejuvenate Smith's career and the only way for the Pistons franchise is up.

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

    The Indiana Pacers struggled for most of the season, but they're suddenly in for a strong chance of getting a third straight win after clipping the Pelicans by 96-84 on Tuesday. Roy Hibbert had a nice outing with 14 points and a season-high seven blocks, while David West and Solomon Hill added 13 points each, but the story of the night was George Hill who scored 15 points in his return from a 28-game absence. It wasn't a massive win because the Pelicans are arguably the most inconsistent team in the league, but it was great seeing the Pacers looking so energized in Hill's return. With the win, Indiana improves to 10-19 overall and 6-8 at home.

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    Away - (-3.00)
    Pick - Detroit Pistons (+3.00)
    Odds - 1.86
    Stakes - 10/10
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    12-26-2014

    Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves

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

    The Denver Nuggets have split their last four games and play for the first time since Tuesday. On the season, the Nuggets are averaging 101.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting and are allowing 104 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Ty Lawson is averaging 15.8 points and 10.4 assists while Arron Afflalo is averaging 14.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Wilson Chandler is shooting 42.6 percent from the field and Kenneth Faried is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets have been one of the worst defensive teams in the league all season. And although the Nuggets are allowing 101.2 points in their last five games, they’ve holding teams to just 28.8 percent shooting from deep. Eight of the Nuggets 12 wins this season have come at home.

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

    The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost six straight games and has just one win all month. On the season, the Timberwolves are averaging 98.4 points on 43.7 percent shooting and are allowing 109 points on 49.8 percent shooting. Thaddeus Young is averaging 14 points and 4.5 rebounds while Shabazz Muhammad is averaging 13.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins is shooting 39.4 percent from the field and Mo Williams is dishing out 6.5 assists. The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to play absolutely not a lick of defense, as they’re allowing teams to shoot 50.2 percent from the field and 41 percent from beyond the arc in their last five games. The Timberwolves have also allowed 100 or more points in six straight games and have lost their last six road games

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    Away - (+10.50)
    Pick - Minnesota Timberwolves (+10.50)
    Odds - 2.00
    Stakes - 9/10
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    12-26-2014

    Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers

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

    The Portland Trailblazers have been red-hot all season and will be looking for a seventh win in eight outings after beating the Thunder by 115-111 in overtime on Tuesday. Damian Lillard continued his rise to superstar status with 40 points and 11 assists including eight 3-pointers, while LaMarcus Aldridge and Wesley Matthews added 25 and 22 points respectively as the Blazers beat the Thunder in a scrappy affair that involved an altercation after the final siren. Portland is now a healthy 23-7 on the season which puts them at second in the Western Conference standings.

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

    Believe it or not, the Philadelphia 76ers will be going for a season-high third straight win tonight after beating the Heat on Tuesday by 91-87 in a shocker. Michael Carter-Williams led the way with 20 points, five assists and six steals while Luc Richard Mbah a Moute added 19 points as the Sixers stormed back from a 23-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Heat and improve to 4-23 on the season. It wasn't even a lucky shooting streak that saved the day, but rather a fantastic showing of lockdown defense that forced turnover after turnover and tough shot after tough shot. Of course, the Heat did shoot themselves in the foot when they got a little trigger happy from the 3-point line, but you have to give credit to these young Sixers who continue to fight against all odds.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (-14.00)
    Away - (+14.00)
    Pick - Portland Trail Blazers (-14.00)
    Odds - 1.88
    Stakes - 8/10

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    12-27-2014

    LA Clippers vs Toronto Raptors

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

    The Los Angeles Clippers have split their last eight games and are coming off a big Christmas win over Golden State. On the season, the Clippers are averaging 106.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and are allowing 100.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Blake Griffin is averaging 22.9 points and eight rebounds while Chris Paul is averaging 18.3 points and 9.5 assists. Jamal Crawford is shooting 41.6 percent from the field and DeAndre Jordan is grabbing 13.4 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers have to improve their defense that’s allowing 50.3 percent shooting in their last five games if they want to win consistently. With the Clippers offensive firepower, they’ve won 10 straight games when allowing less than 100 points. The Clips are coming off a game where they held the Warriors to 42.5 percent shooting.

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

    The Toronto Raptors have won six of their last seven games and play for the first time since Monday. On the season, the Raptors are averaging 108.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and are allowing 100.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Kyle Lowry is averaging 20 points and 7.7 assists while Louis Williams is averaging 14.6 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 8.8 rebounds and Terrence Ross is shooting 44.1 percent from the field. The Toronto Raptors remain the best team in the East and a lot of it has to do with an offense that’s shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from deep in their last five games. The Raptors are the second-best offensive team in the league and has won seven of its last 10 games when topping 100 points. Landry Fields is questionable with a head injury.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (-4.50)
    Away - (+4.50)
    Pick - LA Clippers (-4.50)
    Odds - 1.90
    Stakes - 10/10
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    12-27-2014

    Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic

    Home - Charlotte Hornets
    Last away matches - L-W-W-L-L-L

    The Charlotte Hornets have won four of their last five games and hope to keep the momentum going with a win here. On the season, the Hornets are averaging 96.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting and are allowing 100.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Al Jefferson is averaging 19.1 points and 8.2 rebounds while Kemba Walker is averaging 16.9 points and 5.7 assists. Gary Neal is shooting 39.3 percent from the field and Lance Stephenson is is racking up 4.8 assists. The Charlotte Hornets have finally found their offensive groove, as they’re shooting 47.1 percent from the field and averaging more than 100 points in their last five games. The Hornets have to keep the scoring going, as only two of their 10 wins this season have come when they’ve scored under 100 points. The Hornets have won four of their last six home games.

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

    The Orlando Magic have lost five of their last six games and play their first road contest in 10 days. On the season, the Magic are averaging 93.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting and are allowing 99.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Tobias Harris is averaging 18.6 points and 7.2 rebounds while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.2 points and 11.8 rebounds. Elfrid Payton is dishing out 5.1 assists and Evan Fournier is shooting 44.2 percent from the field. The Orlando Magic continue to struggle offensively, as they’ve produced 94 or less points in seven of their last nine games. Offense is the key for the Magic, as seven of their 11 victories this season have come when they’ve topped triple-digit points. The Magic have lost seven of their last 10 road games.

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    Home - (-5.50)
    Away - (+5.50)
    Pick - Charlotte Hornets (-5.50)
    Odds - 1.87
    Stakes - 10/10
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    12-27-2014

    Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics

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

    The Washington Wizards have won seven of their last nine games and are looking like a true contender in the East. On the season, the Wizards are averaging 100.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting and are allowing 96.9 points on 43.7 percent shooting. John Wall is averaging 18 points and 10.5 assists while Bradley Beal is averaging 15.2 points and 3.4 rebounds. Marcin Gortat is grabbing 8.3 rebounds and Paul Pierce is shooting 43 percent from the field. The Washington Wizards continue their lights out shooting from deep, as they’re shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc in their last five games. With the explosive offense, the Wizards are 16-1 SU this season when holding a team under 100 points. The Wizards are 13-4 SU this season on their home court.

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

    The Boston Celtics have split their last six games and are in clear tank mode without Rajon Rondo. On the season, the Celtics are averaging 103.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting and are allowing 104.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Jeff Green is averaging 18.7 points and 4.3 rebounds while Jared Sullinger is averaging 13.7 points and 7.9 rebounds. Avery Bradley is shooting 42.9 percent from the field and Kelly Olynyk is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are struggling defensively, allowing 100 or more points in three straight games, which includes allowing the Nets to shoot 49.4 percent from the field in a loss on Friday. Considering the Celtics are seven games below a .500 record and out of the playoff race, you have to wonder just how hard this team is trying to win.

    Asian Handicap
    Home - (-10.50)
    Away - (+10.50)
    Pick - Washington Wizards (-10.50)
    Odds - 2.03
    Stakes - 8/10

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