Here is a look at Friday NBA trends—previews from the standpoint of NBA handicapping. All records are against the spread, excluding pushes, unless over/under is noted. All of today’s winners are from the top basketball handicappers
Cleveland-Philadelphia
The Cavaliers are 20-6 their last 26 to the
The Sixers are 8-21 to the sportsbooks as a home underdog of 5-10.5 points. They’ve also dropped 6-of-7 with one day rest.
Miami-Boston
Indiana-Atlanta
The Pacers are on a 2-7 skid if they allowed 100 points or more in their previous game. The Hawks are 12-1 to the Central Division.
Washington-Toronto
The Wizards are 8-22 off a double digit loss. The Raptors are 2-9 after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Charlotte-Oklahoma City
The Bobcats are 8-1 their last nine to an opponent that scored 100 points or more points their last game. The Thunder have failed in 7-of-8 to the Vegas NBA odds against a team that scored 100 or more points in their last game.
Phoenix-Memphis
The Suns are 9-1 against teams with a losing record.
New Jersey-Detroit
The Nets are 11-3 to the Eastern Conference.
New Orleans-Dallas
The Hornets are 8-20 their last 28 as road underdogs.
LA Lakers-Portland
The Trail Blazers are 40-19 their last 59 at home against teams with a road winning percentage of .600 or greater.
Sacramento-LA Clippers
The Clippers are 5-16 to the Western Conference. The Kings have covered 10-of-13 at the Clippers.
Houston-LA Clippers
The Rockets have covered the last nine series meetings.