Jazz-Spurs Preview

The Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at AT&T Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Jazz dominated the fourth quarter and closed out the Bucks 105-94 on Wednesday. The Jazz failed to cover the 10-point spread, while the 192 points made it OVER the posted total of 190.
C.J. Miles led the way with 25 points, and Carlos Boozer added 20 in the win.
The Spurs lost 91-81 to the Nuggets last time out, as 1-point favorites. The 172 points went UNDER the posted total of 181.
George Hill shot 6-for-11 from the field with 20 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Utah has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS
San Antonio: 5-6 SU, 4-7 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Memphis are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing Memphis are 4-6
After playing Denver are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Utah’s last 11 games when playing San Antonio
Utah is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 5 games at home
San Antonio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Next up:
Utah at Memphis, Saturday, November 22
San Antonio at Memphis, Monday, November 24

 

Knicks-Bucks Preview

The New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Bradley Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Paul Pierce had 22 points and eight rebounds to lead the Celtics over the Knicks 110-101 on Tuesday night.
Boston couldn’t cover as 11-point home favorites as the teams played over the 205-point total set by sportsbooks.
The Bucks were defeated 105-94 by the Jazz last time out, as 10-point underdogs. The 192 points made it OVER the posted total of 190.
Andrew Bogut had 16 points and 20 rebounds for a double-double, while Richard Jefferson scored 25 points in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 6-5 SU, 5-6 ATS
Milwaukee: 5-8 SU, 8-4-1 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 1-9
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Charlotte are 4-6
After playing Utah are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games
New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee’s last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Next up:
New York home to Washington, Saturday, November 22
Milwaukee at Charlotte, Saturday, November 22

 

 

Grizzlies-Mavericks Preview

The division rival Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Rudy Gay dropped 22 points and snatched eight rebounds, as the Grizzlies took out the Kings 109-94 on Tuesday night.
Memphis covered as 5.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 196-point total posted by sportsbooks.
Jason Terry tossed in 31 points in leading the Mavericks to a 96-86 win over the Rockets last time out, as 3.5-point underdogs. The 182 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 4-7 SU, 6-5 ATS
Dallas: 5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Utah are 3-7
After playing Sacramento are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing Indiana are 9-1
After playing Houston are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis’s last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Memphis is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas’s last 7 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
Next up:
Memphis home to Utah, Saturday, November 22
Dallas home to Indiana, Tuesday, November 25

 

Celtics-Timberwolves Preview

The fans at Target Center will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves when they take their seats on Friday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Celtics won their third straight as they defeated the Pistons 98-80 on Thursday. The Celtics covered the 6.5-point spread, while the 178 points fell UNDER the posted total of 184.
Rajon Rondo shot 7-for-11 from the field with 18 points, and Kevin Garnett added 15 in the win.
The Timberwolves were outplayed in the fourth quarter, but managed to pull out a 102-96 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, as 3.5-point underdogs. The 198 points went UNDER the posted total of 196.
Al Jefferson notched 25 points with eight rebounds to lead the Timberwolves.
Current streak:
Boston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 11-2 SU, 6-7 ATS
Minnesota: 2-8 SU, 5-5 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston’s last 13 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston at Toronto, Sunday, November 23
Minnesota at Detroit, Sunday, November 23

 

Bobcats-Hawks Preview

The Charlotte Bobcats and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Philips Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Reserve D.J. Augustin paced Charlotte with 21 points in its 100-83 loss to Dallas on Tuesday night.
Dallas cashed as 5.5-point road favorites as the teams played under the 189.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Hawks dominated the third quarter in a come-from-behind 91-87 victory over the Wizards on Wednesday. The Hawks failed to cover the 7.5-point spread, and the 178 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
Marvin Williams poured in 21 points with 14 rebounds for a double-double in leading the Hawks. Mike Bibby added a team-high 25 points in the win.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 3-7 SU, 5-5 ATS
Atlanta: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing Dallas are 3-5
After a loss are 7-3

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Charlotte’s last 14 games on the road
Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Charlotte is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta’s last 14 games at home
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
Next up:
Charlotte home to Milwaukee, Saturday, November 22
Atlanta at Cleveland, Saturday, November 22

 

 

Magic-Pacers Preview

The fans at Conseco Fieldhouse will be treated to a game between the Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 2-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Rashard Lewis went for 22 points, eight rebounds, and five steals, as the Magic downed the Raptors 103-90 on Tuesday night.
Orlando covered as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 192-point total set by sportsbooks.
Danny Granger drained 34 points to lead the Pacers over the Hawks 113-96 on Tuesday night.
Indiana cashed as 2-point home favorites as the teams played over the 203.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 8-3 SU, 6-5 ATS
Indiana: 5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Miami are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Orlando’s last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana’s last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Indiana is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana’s last 6 games
Next up:
Orlando home to Houston, Saturday, November 22
Indiana at Miami, Saturday, November 22

 

Clippers-76ers Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Clippers dominated the second half and cruised past the Thunder 108-88 last time out. The Clippers won the game as a slight 1-point favorite, and the 196 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
Chris Kaman led the Clippers with 25 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The 76ers lost 102-96 to the Timberwolves last time out, as 3.5-point favorites. The 198 points went UNDER the posted total of 196.
Andre Miller led the 76ers with 20 points and Elton Brand added 19 in that loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 2-9 SU, 2-9 ATS
Philadelphia: 5-6 SU, 5-6 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 1-9

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Golden State are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games on the road
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Philadelphia is 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers at New Jersey, Saturday, November 22
Philadelphia home to Golden State, Sunday, November 23

 

 

Nets-Raptors Preview

The fans at Air Canada Centre will be treated to a game between the New Jersey Nets and the Toronto Raptors when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Devin Harris was the high scorer for New Jersey with 23 points in its 106-82 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.
Cleveland won as 6-point road favorites as the game played under the 197.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Raptors put up 54 points in the second half as they defeated the Heat 101-95 on Wednesday, as 3-point road underdogs. The 196 points made it OVER the posted total of 188.
Andrea Bargnani shot 9-for-15 from the field with 25 points and four rebounds.
Team records:
New Jersey: 4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS
Toronto: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing LA Clippers are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Miami are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of New Jersey’s last 25 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 6 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Jersey’s last 15 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Next up:
New Jersey home to LA Clippers, Saturday, November 22
Toronto home to Boston, Sunday, November 23

 

 

Rockets-Wizards Preview

The Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Verizon Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Rockets were dumped 96-86 by the Mavericks last time out, as 3.5-point favorites. The 182 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
The 182 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Rafer Alston and Tracy McGrady each had 16 points in the loss.
The Wizards were defeated 91-87 by the Hawks as a 7.5-point underdog last time out. The combined 178 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.5.
Caron Butler tossed in a game-high 32 points with seven rebounds.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 7-5 SU, 5-7 ATS
Washington: 1-8 SU, 3-6 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington’s last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Next up:
Houston at Orlando, Saturday, November 22
Washington at New York, Saturday, November 22

 

 

Fresno State-San Jose State Preview

The fans at Spartan Stadium will be treated to a game between the Fresno State Bulldogs and the San Jose State Spartans when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Fresno State defeated New Mexico State 24-17 in week 12. Fresno State State failed to cover the 17.5-point spread, while the combined 41 points fell UNDER the posted total of 64.
San Jose State was defeated 41-17 by Nevada in Week 12 as a 15-point road underdog. The 51 points made it OVER the posted total of 50.
Current streak:
San Jose State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Fresno State: 6-4 SU, 1-9 ATS
San Jose State: 6-5 SU, 5-5 ATS
Fresno State most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 5-5

San Jose State most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Fresno State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Jose State
Fresno State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Fresno State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
Fresno State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
San Jose State is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
San Jose State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Fresno State
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Fresno State
San Jose State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Fresno State
Next up:
Fresno State at Boise State, Friday, November 28