14 GAMES – NBA PICKS – 28/12/19

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NBA PARLAY

  • ATLANTA @ CHICAGO – UNDER 216.0
  • NEW YORK @ WASHINGTON – UNDER 228.5
  • MEMPHIS @ DENVER – NIKOLA JOKIC OVER 19.5 POINTS

ODDS – $6.95 – WIN

DP’S PLAYER PROP

SEASON RECORD: 18-10

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MEMPHIS @ DENVER

The Nuggets are looking to make amends for a disappointing Christmas Day appearance at the hands of the Pelicans and will get the chance to turn it on against the lowly Grizzlies.

With statistical and match up consideration, Nikola Jokic will once again be presented the chance to topple 20+ points for the third straight game.

In December, Jokic has become, as expected, the central point offensively for the Nuggets, taking 15 shots per game on 50% on the floor.

His prop of 19.5 against the Grizzlies who struggle to defend the 5 gives us life to get back in the winners circle.

DP’S PICK – NIKOLA JOKIC OVER 19.5 POINTS – WIN

TREND BET

SEASON RECORD: 12-13

INDIANA @ NEW ORLEANS

PACERS TRENDS

  • Under is 5-0 in last 5 road games.
  • Under is 4-1 in last 5 games vs teams below .400.
  • Over is 7-2-1 in last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Under is 6-2 in last 8 vs teams with a losing record.
  • Under is 8-3 in last 11 overall.

PELICANS TRENDS

  • Under is 5-0 in last 5 overall.
  • Under is 7-2 in last 9 games vs teams above .600.
  • Under is 18-5-1 in last 24 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Under is 7-2 in last 9 home games.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
  • Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New Orleans.

TREND BET – UNDER 220.5 – WIN

*Strongest trend bet of the night. Not necessarily our pick.

If trends are your thing, this is your pick.

MEMPHIS @ DENVER

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

GRIZZLIES TRENDS

  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games as an underdog.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 road games.
  • 5-2 ATS in last 7 games overall.
  • 7-2 ATS in last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
  • Over is 5-0 in last 5 games vs teams above .600.
  • Under is 9-2 in last 11 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Over is 6-2 in last 8 overall.

DENVER TRENDS

  • 1-4-1 ATS in last 6 games overall.
  • 0-4-1 ATS in last 5 games as a favorite.
  • 0-4 ATS in last 4 games vs teams below .400.
  • 0-3-1 ATS in last 4 home games.
  • Under is 5-0 in last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
  • Over is 5-2 in last 7 overall.
  • Under is 26-11 in last 37 home games.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Grizzlies are 10-21 ATS in the last 31 meetings in Denver.
  • Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Denver.
  • Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
18.11.19 MEM DEN 114 : 131

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Nikola Jokic has 22+ points in the Nuggets’ last 4 games as favorites against West teams. (19.5)
  • Ja Morant has 4 assists or less in the Grizzlies’ last 3 games. (6.5)
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 18+ points in the Grizzlies’ last 4 games. (16.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MEM 12 20 6-12 6-8
DEN 21 9 13-4 8-5

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
MEM 110.9 116.5 -5.6 227.4
DEN 107.5 102.5 +5.0 210.0

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
DEN Under DEN
-9.0 219.0 119-110

THE RUB

The Nuggets cruised into Christmas Day with a 7-game winning streak before falling 112-100 at home to the lowly Pelicans.

Denver cruised past Memphis 131-114 on the road on Nov. 17th and took the last 3 in the series.

OUR PICK  –  UNDER 219.0

TORONTO @ BOSTON

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

RAPTORS TRENDS

  • 5-2 ATS in last 7 games overall.
  • 2-5 ATS in last 7 games vs teams above .600.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games as a favorite.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in last 5 road games.
  • Under is 10-2-1 in last 13 games as a road favorite.
  • Under is 7-1 in last 8 Saturday games.

CELTICS TRENDS

  • 6-1 ATS in last 7 home games.
  • 6-2 ATS in last 8 games vs teams above .600.
  • 18-7-2 ATS in last 27 games overall.
  • 12-3 ATS in last 15 games vs teams with a winning record.
  • Under is 6-1 in last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Over is 5-1 in last 6 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Under is 16-6 in last 22 games vs teams above .600.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Raptors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
  • Raptors are 5-15-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings in Boston.
  • Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
  • Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Boston.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
26.12.19 TOR BOS 102 : 118
26.10.19 BOS TOR 112 : 106

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Kyle Lowry has 26+ points in his last 5 games with the Raptors as road underdogs. (21.5)
  • Kemba Walker has 32+ points in his last 5 Saturday games against Atlantic teams. (22.5)
  • Serge Ibaka has 23+ points in the Raptors’ last 3 night games. (17.5)
  • Jayson Tatum has 26+ points in the Celtics’ last 3 home games. (21.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
TOR 21 10 13-4 8-6
BOS 22 7 13-1 9-6

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
TOR 111.7 106.8 +4.9 218.5
BOS 112.0 103.7 +8.3 215.7

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
BOS Under TOR
-6.0 216.5 113-97

THE RUB

The Raptors seek revenge for a Christmas Day loss when they travel to Boston to take on the streaking Celtics. The Celtics raced to a 118-102 win at Toronto on Wednesday in the first game played on the holiday in Canada.

The Raptors will try to avoid matching their longest losing streak of the season against a Boston squad that has won 5-straight.

Boston has won five straight matchups at home.

OUR PICK  –  BOSTON -6.0

INDIANA @ NEW ORLEANS

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

PACERS TRENDS

  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games as a favorite.
  • 5-2 ATS in last 7 games overall.
  • 5-2 ATS in last 7 games vs teams below .400.
  • 10-4 ATS in last 14 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • 2-5 ATS in last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Under is 5-0 in last 5 road games.
  • Under is 4-1 in last 5 games vs teams below .400.
  • Over is 7-2-1 in last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Under is 6-2 in last 8 vs teams with a losing record.
  • Under is 8-3 in last 11 overall.

PELICANS TRENDS

  • 3-10-1 ATS in last 14 games overall.
  • 0-6 ATS in last 6 home games.
  • 1-4-1 ATS in last 6 games vs teams with a winning record.
  • Under is 5-0 in last 5 overall.
  • Under is 7-2 in last 9 games vs teams above .600.
  • Under is 18-5-1 in last 24 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Under is 7-2 in last 9 home games.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Pacers are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
  • Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
  • Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New Orleans.

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Brandon Ingram has 15 points or less in his last 4 games against the Pacers. (23.5)
  • Derrick Favors has 10+ rebounds in the Pelicans’ last 4 games. (9.5)
  • T.J. Warren has 24+ points in the Pacers’ last 3 games on the second leg of a back-to-back. (17.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
IND 21 11 14-3 7-8
NOR 9 23 4-11 5-12

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
IND 109.2 105.2 +4.0 214.4
NOR 111.6 117.2 -5.6 228.8

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
IND Under NOR
+1.5 220.5 120-98

THE RUB

The Pelicans try for their 3rd straight win, which would match a season high, after stunning the host Nuggets 112-100 on Christmas night.

The Pacers have lost 2 of their last 3 but all losses have been against elite teams in the East, and Friday’s 113-112 loss at Miami was decided by just the 1 point. Aaron Holiday led 7 players in double figures with 17 points but missed a shot in the closing seconds to drop the team to 7-8 on the road.

OUR PICK  – INDIANA +1.5

ATLANTA @ CHICAGO

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

HAWKS TRENDS

  • 2-6 ATS in last 8 games overall.
  • 2-7 ATS in last 9 games vs teams below .400.
  • 1-5 ATS in last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • 2-10 ATS in last 12 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • 0-5 ATS in last 5 road games.
  • Over is 7-0 in last 7 road games vs teams with a losing record.
  • Over is 18-6 in last 24 overall.
  • Over is 23-9 in last 32 road games.

BULLS TRENDS

  • 7-1 ATS in last 8 games as an underdog.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games overall.
  • 7-3 ATS in last 10 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • 14-30 ATS in last 44 home games.
  • Under is 7-1 in last 8 games vs teams below .400.
  • Under is 5-2 in last 7 home games.
  • Over is 7-0 in last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Hawks are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
  • Under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings in Chicago.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
12.12.19 CHI ATL 136 : 102
07.11.19 ATL CHI 93 : 113

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Zach LaVine has 31+ points in the Bulls’ last 4 Saturday games. (26.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 6 26 3-12 3-14
CHI 12 20 6-10 6-10

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
ATL 108.1 118.4 -10.3 226.5
CHI 105.7 107.3 -1.6 213.0

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
CHI Under CHI
-7.5 224.5 116-81

THE RUB

The NBA-worst Hawks will be without Trae Young (ankle) who averages 28.5 ppg, after he left Friday’s 112-86 loss to Milwaukee – the Hawks’ 9th straight loss.

The Bulls lost 103-95 at Orlando on Monday, falling 2 games behind the 8th-placed Magic and to 6-6 in their last 12 games after a 6-14 start.

No Trae means no points for the Hawks. Unders best.

OUR PICK  –  UNDER 216.0

BROOKLYN @ HOUSTON

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

NETS TRENDS

  • 9-1 ATS in last 10 games following a ATS loss.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games vs teams above .600.
  • 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  • Under is 3-0-1 in last 4 games vs teams above .600.
  • Over is 24-11 in last 35 road games vs. a team with a home winning % over .600.

ROCKETS TRENDS

  • 9-1 ATS in last 10 games playing on 2 days rest.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games vs teams with a winning record.
  • 3-7 ATS in last 10 games as a favorite.
  • 0-4 ATS in last 4 home games.
  • Under is 5-1 in last 6 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Under is 24-10 in last 34 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Houston.
  • Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
  • Nets are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
  • Nets are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Houston.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
02.11.19 BKN HOU 123 : 116

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Russell Westbrook has 30+ points in 4 of the Rockets’ last 5 games. (27.5)
  • Taurean Prince has 16+ points in his last 4 games against the Rockets. (12.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BKN 16 14 9-6 7-8
HOU 21 10 10-4 11-6

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
BKN 110.9 111.1 -0.2 222.0
HOU 119.7 114.5 +5.2 234.2

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
BKN OVER HOU
+9.0 233.0 108-98

THE RUB

Brooklyn shot 26.9% (a league low for the season) from the floor in a 94-82 loss to the Knicks on Thursday and didn’t have many answers after the contest.

The Rockets are coming off their own poor performance against the West’s cellar dwellers after a 116-104 loss at Golden State on Christmas Day.

Westbrook shot 0-8 from 3, and left us with hands in head as he took more shots than Harden and killed our parlay.

OUR PICK  – OVER 233.0

PHILADELPHIA @ MIAMI

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

76ERS TRENDS

  • 3-1-1 ATS in last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Over is 5-0 in last 5 overall.
  • Over is 4-0 in last 4 games vs teams above .600.
  • Under is 5-2 in last 7 road games.
  • Over is 35-17-1 in last 53 games playing on 0 days rest.

HEAT TRENDS

  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games vs teams above .600.
  • 12-3 ATS in last 15 home games.
  • 5-2 ATS in last 7 games overall.
  • 13-5 ATS in last 18 games as a favorite.
  • Over is 7-1 in last 8 overall.
  • Over is 4-1 in last 5 games vs teams above .600.
  • Over is 4-1 in last 5 home games.
  • Over is 18-8 in last 26 games playing on 0 days rest.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
19.12.19 PHI MIA 104 : 108
24.11.19 PHI MIA 113 : 86

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Jimmy Butler ha 28+ points in his last 3 home games against the 76ers. (20.5)
  • Tobias Harris has 22+ points in the 76ers’ last three games. (17.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHI 23 11 16-2 7-9
MIA 23 8 14-1 9-7

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
PHI 109.7 104.8 +4.9 214.5
MIA 112.5 107.5 +5.0 220.0

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
MIA UNDER MIA
-1.0 213.0 117-116 1OT

THE RUB

Miami is near unstoppable at home at 14-1 and have covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 overall.

With both totals this season under the 213.0, well go Unders tonight despite the trends leading to Overs.

OUR PICK  –  MIAMI WIN & UNDER 213.0

CLEVELAND @ MINNESOTA

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

CAVALIERS TRENDS

  • 23-7-1 ATS in last 31 games vs teams below .400.
  • 5-2 ATS in last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • 6-14 ATS in last 20 games overall.
  • 1-7 ATS in last 8 road games.
  • Over is 7-1 in last 8 road games.
  • Over is 5-1 in last 6 vs teams with a losing record.
  • Over is 4-1 in last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

TIMBERWOLVES TRENDS

  • 5-15-1 ATS in last 21 home games.
  • 2-9-1 ATS in last 12 games overall.
  • 0-4 ATS in last 4 games vs teams below .400.
  • 1-6-1 ATS in last 8 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • Under is 5-0 in last 5 overall.
  • Under is 4-1 in last 5 games vs teams below .400.
  • Under is 7-2 in last 9 vs teams with a losing record.
  • Under is 5-2 in last 7 home games.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Cavaliers are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
  • Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
  • Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
  • Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota.

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Tristan Thompson has 14+ points in 6 of the Cavaliers’ last 7 games against the Timberwolves. (13.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 9 22 6-10 3-12
MIN 11 19 3-10 8-9

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
CLE 104.9 114.0 -9.1 218.9
MIN 112.7 116.6 -3.9 229.3

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
MIN Under CLE
-6.0 221.5 94-88

THE RUB

Minnesota used extra time to snap an 11-game losing streak last time out and look to string together wins for the first time since just before Thanksgiving. The Timberwolves outlasted the Kings 105-104 in double OT Thursday to end a 4-game trip, allowing the fewest points since their last win on Nov. 27th.

Cleveland had won a season-high 3-straight contests before falling 129-117 at Boston on Friday.

Like the Wolves here.

OUR PICK  – MIN -6.0

NEW YORK @ WASHINGTON

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

KNICKS TRENDS

  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 road games.
  • 4-9 ATS in last 13 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • 3-7 ATS in last 10 games vs teams below .400.
  • Under is 8-0 in last 8 Saturday games.
  • Under is 9-4 in last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % below .400.

WIZARDS TRENDS

  • 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs teams below .400.
  • 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
  • Over is 4-0 in Wizards last 4 overall.
  • Over is 5-2 in Wizards last 7 games vs teams below .400.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Knicks are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
  • Knicks are 6-15-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
  • Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
24.12.19 NY WAS 115 : 121

PLAYER TRENDS

  • RJ Barrett has 8 points or less in the Knicks’ last 4 road games. (14.5)
  • Julius Randle has 23+ points in his last 3 games against the Wizards. (21.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
NY 8 24 4-12 4-12
WAS 9 21 4-7 5-14

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
NY 103.2 111.8 -8.6 215.0
WAS 117.0 122.0 -5.0 239.0

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
NY UNDER NY
-1.5 228.5 107-100

THE RUB

The Knicks split their last 8 games following a 4-20 start and 3 of the wins during the 4-4 stretch came on the road, with Thursday’s 94-82 win at Brooklyn the most impressive.

The Wizards picked up a 121-115 win over the Knicks in New York on Monday before suffering a 30-point loss at Detroit on Thursday in a game that saw Bradley Beal leave with a leg issue.

Even with Beal playing, the Wizards have failed to cover in 4 of the last 5 at home, 6 of the last 9 overall and 14 of the last 20 during December.

OUR PICK  –  NEW YORK WIN & UNDER 228.5

DALLAS @ GOLDEN STATE

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

MAVERICKS TRENDS

  • 8-1 ATS in last 9 games as a road favorite.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games vs teams below .400.
  • 8-2 ATS in last 10 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • 9-3 ATS in last 12 games as a favorite.
  • 18-7-1 ATS in last 26 road games.
  • 13-6 ATS in last 19 games overall.
  • Over is 11-2 in last 13 games vs teams below .400.
  • Over is 24-9 in last 33 vs teams with a losing record.
  • Over is 10-4 in last 14 road games.

WARRIORS TRENDS

  • 5-1 ATS in last 6 games as a home underdog.
  • 3-8-1 ATS in last 12 games vs teams with a winning record.
  • 3-12-1 ATS in last 16 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Under is 4-0 in last 4 home games.
  • Under is 4-1 in last 5 overall.
  • Over is 6-2 in last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
  • Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
21.11.19 DAL GSW 142 : 94

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Luka Doncic has 33+ points in 6 of his last 7 road games. (29.5)
  • Tim Hardaway has 20+ points in the Mavericks’ last 3 games against teams who are on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back. (15.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DAL 20 10 9-7 11-3
GSW 9 24 6-10 3-14

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
DAL 116.7 108.5 +8.2 225.2
GSW 105.2 112.5 -7.3 217.7

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
DAL OVER DAL
-11.0 219.0 141-121

THE RUB

Doncic looked good on return from a 4-game absence with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in Thursday’s 102-98 home win over the Spurs.

The Warriors own a season-best 4-game winning streak and outscored the visiting Suns 39-18 in the 4th quarter on Friday to rally to a 105-96 win.

Luka’s back and the Warriors are on a B2B after a hard fought win over the Suns, like the Mavs -11.0.

OUR PICK – DALLAS -11.0

ORLANDO @ MILWAUKEE

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

MAGIC TRENDS

  • 4-0-2 ATS in last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • 5-2-1 ATS in last 8 road games.
  • 1-3-1 ATS in last 5 games vs teams above .600.
  • Over is 5-1 in last 6 overall.
  • Under is 4-1-1 in last 6 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Over is 11-5 in last 16 games playing on 0 days rest.

BUCKS TRENDS

  • 7-0 ATS in last 7 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games.
  • 10-3 ATS in last 13 games overall.
  • Over is 25-9 in last 34 Saturday games.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
  • Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
10.12.19 MIL ORL 110 : 101
02.11.19 ORL MIL 91 : 123

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Nikola Vucevic has 11 points or less in his last 5 games with the Magic as road underdogs against East teams. (18.5)
  • Evan Fournier has 19+ points in the Magic’s last 4 games as underdogs against East teams. (17.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ORL 14 17 10-6 4-11
MIL 28 5 15-2 13-3

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
ORL 103.3 104.7 -1.4 208.0
MIL 120.0 106.9 +13.1 226.9

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
ORL Under MIL
+11.0 218.5 111-100

THE RUB

Giannis (back) could sit out his 2nd straight game tonight after averaging just 19.3 ppg during a 3-game span prior to sitting out Friday’s 112-86 rout of the Hawks.

Not having the reigning MVP didn’t stop the Bucks from reaching the 100-point mark for the 57th straight time and they sit 4-games shy of the mark set by the Rockets during the 2016-17 season.

Giannis out and previous season matchups suggest Unders

OUR PICK  –  UNDER 218.5

DETROIT @ SAN ANTONIO

TEAM TRENDS

TEAM TRENDS ->

PISTONS TRENDS

  • 3-9-1 ATS in last 13 road games.
  • 6-13-1 ATS in last 20 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
  • 1-5 ATS in last 6 games overall.
  • Under is 7-1 in last 8 road games.
  • Under is 10-3 in last 13 games after scoring more than 125+ points in their last game.

SPURS TRENDS

  • 4-1-1 ATS in last 6 games overall.
  • 2-6 ATS in last 8 games vs teams below .400.
  • 6-18 ATS in last 24 home games.
  • 1-6 ATS in last 7 games as a home favorite.
  • Over is 5-1 in last 6 games vs teams below .400.
  • Over is 13-4 in last 17 vs teams with a losing record.
  • Over is 5-2 in last 7 overall.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Pistons are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
  • Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
  • Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in San Antonio.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
02.12.19 DET SAS 132 : 98

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Blake Griffin has 15 points or less in each of his last 6 games. (18.5)
  • Derrick Rose has 8 points or less in his last 4 games at AT&T Center. (16.5)
  • DeMar DeRozan has 21+ points in 6 of the Spurs’ last 7 games as favorites against East teams. (19.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DET 12 20 8-10 4-10
SAS 12 18 8-8 4-10

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
DET 109.1 110.4 -1.3 219.5
SAS 112.5 115.2 -2.7 227.7

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
SAS Under SAS
-4.0 222.5 136-109

THE RUB

The Spurs traded wins and losses over their last eight games but are opening a 3-game homestand on Saturday, and the team is 8-8 in its own building.

The Pistons were losers of 5-straight and got bullied on the inside in a 125-109 home loss to the 76ers on Monday before bouncing back with a 132-102 win over Washington.

OUR PICK  – SAN ANTONIO WIN & UNDER 222.5

PHOENIX @ SACRAMENTO

TEAM TRENDS

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SUNS TRENDS

  • 6-2-1 ATS in last 9 games vs teams below .400.
  • 13-3 ATS in last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  • 1-4 ATS in last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Over is 6-1 in last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Over is 17-7 in last 24 overall.

KINGS TRENDS

  • 12-4 ATS in last 16 games as an underdog.
  • 1-4 ATS in last 5 games vs teams below .400.
  • 0-5 ATS in last 5 home games.
  • 0-5 ATS in last 5 games overall.
  • Under is 4-0 in last 4 home games.
  • Under is 4-1 in last 5 vs teams with a losing record.
  • Under is 24-11 in last 35 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Suns are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Sacramento.
  • Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
20.11.19 SAC PHO 120 : 116
24.10.19 PH0 SAC 124 : 95

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Devin Booker has 26+ points in his last 6 road games against the Kings. (24.5)
  • Richaun Holmes has 12+ rebounds in the Kings’ last 3 games against West teams. (9.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHO 11 20 6-12 5-8
SAC 12 19 6-7 6-12

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
PHO 114.1 115.2 -1.1 229.3
SAC 105.0 107.9 -2.9 212.9

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
PHO OVER PHO
+2.5 218.5 112-110

THE RUB

The Kings have lost 5-straight after a 105-104 loss to Minnesota in double OT on Thursday night.

Phoenix have lost 4-straight away from home after opening 5-4 on the road.

Like Overs.

OUR PICK  – OVER 218.5

LA LAKERS @ PORTLAND

TEAM TRENDS

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LAKERS TRENDS

  • 0-6 ATS in last 6 games overall.
  • 6-1 ATS in last 7 games vs teams with a losing record.
  • 0-5 ATS in last 5 games as a favorite.
  • 0-4 ATS in last 4 road games.
  • Under is 4-1 in last 5 overall.
  • Under is 4-1 in last 5 road games.
  • Over is 12-4 in last 16 vs teams with a losing record.

TRAIL BLAZERS TRENDS

  • 3-1-1 ATS in last 5 home games.
  • 1-7-2 ATS in last 10 games vs teams above .600.
  • 0-4 ATS in last 4 games as an underdog.
  • 0-4 ATS in last 4 games vs teams with a winning record.
  • Over is 5-0 in last 5 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Over is 5-2 in last 7 games vs teams  above .600.
  • Over is 28-12-1 in last 41 home games.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Lakers are 21-45 ATS in the last 66 meetings.
  • Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Portland.
  • Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Portland.

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
07.12.19 POR LAL 113 : 136

PLAYER TRENDS

  • JaVale McGee has 10+ points in each of his last 6 games against the Trail Blazers.
  • Damian Lillard has 28+ points in the Blazers’ last 4 home games against the Lakers. (26.5)
  • Hassan Whiteside has 16+ points in 9 of his last 10 games against Pacific teams. (14.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAL 24 7 10-4 14-3
POR 14 18 8-7 6-11

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
LAL 112.1 105.1 +7.0 217.2
POR 112.3 113.3 -1.0 225.6

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
POR Under LAL
+5.0 225.5 128-120

THE RUB

The Lakers hope to have LeBron back as they look to halt a season-worst 4-game losing streak. LeBron aggravated a groin injury during the Lakers’ 111-106 loss to the Clippers on Christmas Day.

The Trail Blazers have lost back-to-back games after a season-long 4-game winning streak and they trailed by 20 points after three quarters in Thursday’s 121-115 loss to the host Jazz.

Too many injury concerns tonight in early betting, take Unders until further notice.

OUR PICK – UNDER 225.5

UTAH @ LA CLIPPERS

TEAM TRENDS

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JAZZ TRENDS

  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games overall.
  • 1-4 ATS in last 5 games vs teams above .600.
  • Over is 4-1 in last 5 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Over is 5-2 in last 7 overall.

CLIPPERS TRENDS

  • 6-1 ATS in last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games.
  • 7-2 ATS in last 9 games as a favorite.
  • 5-2 ATS in last 7 games vs teams with a winning record.
  • 7-3 ATS in last 10 games overall.
  • Under is 5-1 in last 6 games vs teams above .600.
  • Over is 4-1 in last 5 vs teams with a winning record.
  • Over is 5-2 in last 7 overall.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Jazz are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
  • Jazz are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in L.A..

SEASON SERIES

SEASON SERIES ->
04.11.19 LAC UTA 105 : 94
31.10.19 UTA LAC 110 : 96

PLAYER TRENDS

  • Donovan Mitchell has 26+ points in the Jazz’s last 4 games against West teams. (25.5)
  • Joe Ingles has 14+ points in the Jazz’s last 5 games. (13.5)
  • Paul George has 31+ points in 4 of his last 5 home games against the Jazz. (22.5)

() = BOOKIE LINE

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
UTA 19 12 12-3 7-9
LAC 23 10 14-2 9-8

SEASON POINTS +/- 

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT. AV
UTA 107.8 106.6 +1.2 214.4
LAC 115.5 108.5 +7.0 224.0

PICKS ATS

 Spread Points   Result
LAC Under UTA
-8.5 220.5 120-107

THE RUB

The Los Angeles Clippers traded losses and wins over their last six games but stepped up when it counted with a 111-106 win over the Lakers on Christmas Day. The Clippers will try to keep that intensity and make it back-to-back wins tonight.

The Jazz are trying to get to the same level as the LA teams and compete for the West  crown and are winners of 6 of their last 7 after beating off Portland 121-115 on Thursday.

OUR PICK  –  UNDER 221.5

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