NBA betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Monday, Januray 22, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Monday’s NBA
Hornets won four of last five games with Sacramento; Kings are 2-2 vs spread in their last four trips to Charlotte. Six of last eight series games went over the total. Sacramento lost its last seven games; they’re 9-12-1 as road underdogs. Over is 9-5 in their last 14 games. Charlotte is 5-3 in its last eight games; they’re 11-7 as home favorites. Hornets’ last three games went over the total.
Jazz won three of last four games with Atlanta; road team won four of last five series games. Utah covered its last three visits here. Four of last six series games stayed under total. Utah is 4-9 in its last 13 games; they’re 2-4 as road favorites. Five of their last seven games went over total. Atlanta lost six of its last nine games; they’re 7-4 in last 11 tries as home underdogs. Under is 9-3 in their last dozen games.
Chicago won six of last seven games with New Orleans; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last five visits to Bourbon Street. Four of last six series games stayed under the total. Bulls won four of their last five games; they’re 9-1 in last 10 games as road underdogs. Over is 17-6 in their last 23 games. New Orleans won four of last five games; they’re 7-10 as home favorites. Four of their last five games went over total.
Heat won three of their last four games with Houston; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five visits here. Four of last six series games stayed under the total. Miami won nine of its last 11 games; they’re 11-5 vs spread as road underdogs. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Houston won five of its last six games; they’re 10-11 as home favorites. Rockets’ last four games stayed under the total.
Memphis won its last nine games with Philly; 76ers are 4-1-1 vs spread in last six- they’re 3-1-1 vs spread in last five visits here. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games. 76ers won seven of their last eight games; they’re 4-2 as road favorites. Five of their last seven games went over the total. Memphis won three of its last four games; they’re 4-2 in last six games as home underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total.
Bucks won their last five games with Phoenix; Suns covered three of last four games in this building. Five of last seven series games stayed under. Phoenix lost five of its last seven games; they’re 12-8 as road underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under the total. Milwaukee lost four of its last five games; Bucks are 2-4-1 vs spread in last seven games as home favorites. Five of their last seven games stayed under the total.
Dallas won/covered nine of last ten games with Washington; Wizards are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits here. Four of last five series games went over total. Washington is 3-4 in its last seven games; they’re 3-5 as road favorites. Five of their last six games went over total. Dallas lost six of its last eight games; they covered last four tries as a home underdog. Four of their last six games stayed under total.
Portland won seven of its last nine games with Denver; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Seven of last ten series games went over the total. Portland won its last three games; they’re 8-5-1 as road underdogs. Eight of their last ten games went over total. Denver lost six of its last eight games; they’re 12-8 as home favorites. 12 of their last 15 games stayed under the total.
Clippers lost their last four games with Minnesota; over is 6-3 in last nine series games. Wolves covered last four series games played here. Minnesota won six of its last eight games; they’re 6-4-1 vs spread as road favorites. Wolves’ last six road games stayed under total. Clippers won six of their last seven games; they’re 3-5 as home underdogs. 12 of their last 15 games went over the total.
Game of the Night: Wolves at Clippers – 10:35 PM EST
Minnesota (30-18 SU, 23-23-2 ATS) has captured each of the first two meetings with Los Angeles this season as the teams meet for the third of four matchups. The Wolves have won each contest by six points apiece, as the first victory came at Target Center in early December, 112-106, but the Clippers covered as 12-point underdogs. Minnesota won the rematch three days later at Staples Center, 113-107, as the Wolves cashed barely as 5 ½-point favorites.
The Clippers (23-22 SU, 25-19-1 ATS) saw their six-game winning streak disappear on Saturday in a 125-113 defeat at Utah as two-point underdogs. L.A. allowed 76 first half points and Utah to shoot 55% from the floor. Lou Williams paced the Clippers with 31 points and 10 steals in the loss, as Los Angeles had its three-game road winning streak snapped.
The Wolves played without guard Jimmy Butler on Saturday night, but Minnesota rallied past Toronto as short home underdogs, 115-109 to snap a two-game skid. Minnesota knocked down 32-of-42 free throws in the win, while Andrew Wiggins led the Wolves with 29 points. Butler is listed as questionable on Monday with a knee injury, as Minnesota looks to end a four-game road losing streak.
First Things First
A pair of division leaders meet up in Houston as the Rockets (32-12 SU, 22-21-1 ATS) try to avoid a letdown as the Heat invade the Toyota Center. Houston knocked off Golden State for the second time this season on Saturday, 116-108 to cash as 2 ½-point home underdogs, as Chris Paul led the Rockets with 33 points and 11 rebounds. The Rockets improved to 5-1 SU/ATS the last six games following consecutive losses to the Pistons and Warriors earlier this month, while recording four consecutive UNDERS.
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The Heat (27-19 SU, 21-23-2 ATS) conclude their five-game road swing after rallying past the Hornets on Saturday, 106-105 as seven-point underdogs. Miami continues to cash tickets in the away ‘dog role by going 7-2 ATS in the last nine opportunities, including victories over Toronto, Milwaukee, and Boston. The Heat swept the Rockets last season, as Miami won both games as a hefty underdog, while surprising Houston at the Toyota Center as 10-point ‘dogs last February.
Georgia ‘Dogs
The Hawks (13-32 SU, 24-19-2 ATS) are near the bottom of the Southeast division, but Atlanta has been a solid look in the role of a home underdog of late. Although the Hawks are coming off a 16-point defeat to the Bulls on Saturday (as a home favorite), Atlanta has won and covered five straight times when receiving points at Philips Arena. During this hot streak, the Hawks have knocked off the Pelicans, Blazers, Spurs, Mavericks, and Wizards.
The next test for Atlanta as a home ‘dog comes against Utah (19-27 SU, 23-23 ATS), who hasn’t won consecutive games since early December. The Jazz held off the Clippers on Saturday, 125-113, as Utah hit the OVER for third straight contest. Quin Snyder’s team has struggled away from Salt Lake City this season by compiling a 5-18 road mark, but the Jazz have won two of their past three away games.
American Dream
The “process” is working for the 76ers (22-20 SU, 24-17-1 ATS) of late by winning seven of their last eight games. Interestingly, the only defeat in this span came in London against the Celtics on January 11 as Philadelphia squandered a 22-point lead. So the last eight games played in the United States, the Sixers have been victorious, including a 116-94 blowout of the short-handed Bucks on Saturday. Philadelphia owns a 4-1 SU/ATS record in its past five road contests as the Sixers travel to Memphis.
The Grizzlies (16-29 SU, 19-24-2 ATS) have been a covering machine since December 27 by putting together a 9-2 ATS record in the previous 11 contests. The latest ATS win came in Saturday’s 111-104 defeat at New Orleans, but Memphis managed a cover as nine-point underdogs. Memphis has fared extremely well at FedEx Forum of late by winning five of the last six on their home floor, while covering five straight in this span.
Back on Track
Following a 1-4 ATS stretch, the Bulls (18-28 SU, 28-17-1 ATS) have covered five consecutive games, including a 113-97 blowout of the Hawks on Saturday as a short underdog. Since losing at Golden State by 49 points on November 24, Chicago has compiled a 10-2 ATS record in its past 12 games away from the United Center. The Bulls have won six of those road contests, but the last three have come against teams currently below .500 (Atlanta, Dallas, New York).
Chicago heads to the Big Easy to face New Orleans (24-21 SU, 23-21-1 ATS) as the Pelicans are heating up of late by going 4-1 in the last five games. Two wins in this stretch have come in overtime at Boston and New York, but the Pelicans have struggled to cover numbers as a home favorite recently by posting a 1-4 ATS mark in the last five opportunities. The Pelicans held off the Bulls in overtime at the United Center in their first meeting this season, 96-90 as 5 ½-point favorites.
Blazing Back
After its defense was torched in the final three losses of its recent road trip, Portland (25-21 SU, 21-21-4 ATS) swept a three-game homestand by beating Phoenix, Indiana, and Dallas. The Blazers extended their home winning streak to six with Saturday’s nine-point triumph over the Mavericks, as their last home defeat came to the Nuggets on December 22. Portland will look to avenge that defeat with a trip to Pepsi Center in Denver as the two Northwest rivals have split two meetings this season.
The Nuggets (23-23 SU, 20-24-2 ATS) have gone backwards of late by dropping consecutive games to the Clippers and Suns, while failing to cover in four straight contests. Denver is riding a six-game UNDER streak, while scoring 105 points or fewer in each of those contests. Each of the past four meetings between these teams at Pepsi Center have eclipsed the OVER, including both matchups last season.
Fast Break
-- The Kings look to halt a seven-game losing streak as they continue their road swing against the Hornets. Charlotte routed Sacramento at Golden 1 Center earlier this month, 131-111, while the Hornets are 5-0 SU/ATS the last five games off a loss following Saturday’s one-point setback to the Heat.
-- The Bucks seek their sixth straight win against the Suns dating back to 2015 as the teams meet in Milwaukee. The previous matchup in Phoenix went to overtime as the Bucks held off the Suns, 113-107 in November. Giannis Antetokonmpo will sit once again for the Bucks to rest his knee, as the Bucks try to improve on a 1-6 ATS record the last seven games.
-- Dallas shocked Washington as 10-point road underdogs in their last matchup in November, 113-97 at Capital One Arena. The two squads hook up in Dallas as the Mavericks attempt to halt a three-game skid. The Wizards rebounded from a horrible defensive effort at Charlotte to rally past Detroit on Friday, 122-112. Washington hasn’t been a reliable favorite by going 3-14 ATS the last 17 tries when laying points.
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com
NBA
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Monday, January 22
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SACRAMENTO (13 - 32) at CHARLOTTE (18 - 26) - 1/22/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 48-78 ATS (-37.8 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 95-128 ATS (-45.8 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=98 points/game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 4-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (19 - 27) at ATLANTA (13 - 32) - 1/22/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 52-76 ATS (-31.6 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (18 - 28) at NEW ORLEANS (24 - 21) - 1/22/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 50-35 ATS (+11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 88-52 ATS (+30.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (27 - 19) at HOUSTON (32 - 12) - 1/22/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHILADELPHIA (22 - 20) at MEMPHIS (16 - 29) - 1/22/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (17 - 29) at MILWAUKEE (23 - 22) - 1/22/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 396-463 ATS (-113.3 Units) in home games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-70 ATS (-32.0 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 263-316 ATS (-84.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (26 - 20) at DALLAS (15 - 31) - 1/22/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 398-324 ATS (+41.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (25 - 21) at DENVER (23 - 23) - 1/22/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (30 - 18) at LA CLIPPERS (23 - 22) - 1/22/2018, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-4 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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