Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Sunday 1/6/19
Brooklyn won 11 of its last 14 games; they’re 4-2 vs spread in its last six road games. Four of their last five games went over. Bulls lost three of their last four games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven home games. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Nets won last four games with Chicago, covered six of last seven; Brooklyn is 4-2 vs spread in its last four trips to the Windy City. Seven of last eight series games stayed under.
Magic lost six of its last nine games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five true road games. Five of their last seven games went over. Clippers are 5-3 in their last eight games; they’re 3-5 vs spread in last eight home games. Six of their last eight games went over. Clippers won their last ten games with Orlando (6-3-1 vs spread); three of last four series games stayed under. Magic is 2-2-1 vs spread in last five series games played here.
Lakers lost eight of last 12 games, are 5-7 vs spread in last dozen road games. Six of their last nine games stayed under. Timberwolves are 5-9 in their last 14 games, 6-3 vs spread in their last nine home games. Over is 9-1 in their last ten games. Lakers lost five of last six games with Minnesota; LA is 1-4 vs spread in its last five visits to the Twin Cities- four of those five games went over.
Miami won eight of its last ten games; they’re 9-2 vs spread in last 11 road games. Heat’s last six road games went over the total. Atlanta lost its last three games, by 8-16-32 points; they’re 3-8-1 vs spread in last dozen home games. Four of their last six games went over the total. Heat/Hawks split their last ten games; Miami is 3-2 vs spread in its last five visits to Atlanta (under 3-2).
Wizards lost 10 of their last 14 games; they’re 0-7 vs spread in last seven road games. Four of their last six games stayed under. Oklahoma City won eight of its last 11 games; they’re 5-1-1 vs spread in last seven home games. Under is 7-0-1 in their last eight games. Thunder won seven of last nine games with Washington; seven of those games went over total. Wizards are 0-3-1 vs spread in their last four visits to Oklahoma.
Pacers won their last six games; they’re 4-1-1 vs spread in last six road games. Five of their last six games went over. Raptors won three of their last four games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last nine home games. Six of their last eight games went over. Toronto won its last four games with Indiana; five of last six series games stayed under the total. Pacers are 3-3 vs spread in their last six visits to Canada.
Charlotte lost five of its last seven games; they’re 1-5-1 vs spread in last seven road games. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Phoenix lost its last five games (0-4-1 vs spread); they’re 0-4-1 vs spread in last five home games. Five of their last six games went over. Hornets won four of last five games with the Suns; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to the desert. Last seven series games went over the total.
The last day of Week 12 brings seven games in the Association including Indiana at Toronto, Miami at Atlanta, and Orlando at the Los Angeles Clippers. Here are the most important betting trends and notes for tonight’s matchups that will help you find the best wagers.
Featured game: Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors
The most interesting matchup of the day will see the Indiana Pacers (26-12; 20-17-1 ATS) at the Toronto Raptors (29-12; 17-23-1 ATS) for the second time this season, and the Raptors have beaten Indiana 99-96 as 4.5-point favorites on the home court. The Raptors opened as 4.5-point favorites once again, while the total has been set at 208.5 points with the Pacers at +160 money line odds. Toronto is 7-2 straight up and 4-5 ATS in its last nine meetings with Indiana, and is 8-0 straight up and 4-4 ATS in the last eight H2H duels in Canada.
The Raptors are coming off a 123-116 victory at the Milwaukee Bucks last night, and they are 5-3 straight up and 3-5 ATS in the last eight games overall, while the over is 6-2 during that span. Likewise, the Raptors are 8-2 straight up and 4-6 ATS in their last ten games on the home court, and are 8-1 straight up and ATS on the second day of their last nine back-to-back sets. On the other side, the Pacers are 6-0 straight up and 4-2 ATS in their last six games overall, and are 5-1 straight up and ATS in their previous six outings on the road.
Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks
The Southeast Division showdown between the Miami Heat (19-18; 21-16 ATS) and Atlanta Hawks (11-27; 16-22 ATS) will be the third head-to-head duel of the season between these two foes. Surprisingly, the Hawks have beaten the Heat two times as underdogs, and opened as 6-point minnows on this one at home with the total at 221.5 points and 65.0% of wagers on the visitors to cover. The Heat is 5-3 straight up and 3-4-1 ATS in its last eight meetings with the Hawks, and is 4-3 straight up and 5-2 ATS in the last seven H2H duels in Atlanta.
Miami is 8-2 straight up and ATS in its last ten games overall, and the over is 7-3 during that span, hitting on the previous six occasions. Also, Miami is on a four-game winning streak away from home, covering the spread on all that four occasions, while the Heat is 5-4 straight up and 5-3-1 ATS in its last nine games on the road versus the Southeast Division. On the other side, Atlanta has dropped three games in a row, and is 5-5 straight up and ATS in its last ten games overall. The Hawks are 4-3 straight up and 3-4 ATS in their previous seven outings at home, and are 4-5 straight up and ATS in their last nine home meetings with the Southeast Division.
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The Orlando Magic (17-21; 20-18 ATS) is visiting the west coast, and after a 120-103 defeat at Minnesota, the next stop is Los Angeles where the Magic will meet the Clippers for the second time this season. The Los Angeles Clippers (22-16; 22-16 ATS) have demolished the Magic in their first duel of the season, beating them 120-95 as 3.5-point road favorites. The Clippers are 10-0 straight up and 6-4 ATS in their last ten meetings with Orlando, and are 5-0 straight up and 2-3 ATS in the last five H2H duels at Staples Center. The Clippers opened as 7-point favorites on this one with the total at 220.5 points and the Magic at +235 money line odds, while 70.0% of wagers are on the hosts to cover.
The Clippers are coming off a 121-111 road win over the Phoenix Suns, and are 5-3 straight up and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. Also, the Clippers are just 3-5 straight up and ATS in their last eight showings at Staples Center, and are 2-4 straight up and ATS in their last six home meetings with the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the Magic is 3-6 straight up and ATS in its last nine games overall, and is 1-4 straight up and ATS in its last five outings on the road, while Orlando is 2-4 straight up and 4-2 ATS in its previous six road meetings with the Western Conference.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns
The Charlotte Hornets (18-20; 19-19 ATS) put on a fight at Denver last night but came up short 123-110 to drop the second game in a row. The Hornets are 2-5 straight up and ATS in their last seven games, and are just 2-12 straight up and 5-9 ATS in their previous 14 outings on the road, losing four consecutive games away from home. On the other side, the Phoenix Suns (9-31; 17-23 ATS) are riding a five-game losing streak following a 121-111 home defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers, and are 1-4 ATS during that span, while the Suns are 2-8 straight up and 4-6 ATS in their previous ten showings on the home court.
The Hornets opened as 2-point favorites on this one with the total at 224.0 points and the Suns at +110 money line odds, while 65.0% of wagers are on the visitors to cover. Charlotte is 4-3 straight up and 2-5 ATS in its last seven meetings with the Suns, and all these seven encounters were finished in the over. Also, the Hornets are 2-4 straight up and 1-5 ATS in the previous six H2H duels in Phoenix. The Suns are 0-13 straight up and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games versus the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets are 1-7 straight up and 3-5 ATS in their last eight road games versus the Western Conference.
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BROOKLYN (19 - 21) at CHICAGO (10 - 29) - 1/6/2019, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 171-134 ATS (+23.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 6-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 5-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ORLANDO (17 - 21) at LA CLIPPERS (22 - 16) - 1/6/2019, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 97-70 ATS (+20.0 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-0 straight up against ORLANDO 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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LA LAKERS (21 - 18) at MINNESOTA (18 - 21) - 1/6/2019, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-3 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (19 - 18) at ATLANTA (11 - 27) - 1/6/2019, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 229-182 ATS (+28.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MIAMI is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
MIAMI is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-5 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (15 - 24) at OKLAHOMA CITY (25 - 13) - 1/6/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
WASHINGTON is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 42-56 ATS (-19.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA (26 - 12) at TORONTO (29 - 12) - 1/6/2019, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHARLOTTE (18 - 20) at PHOENIX (9 - 31) - 1/6/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 179-227 ATS (-70.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after a division game this season.
PHOENIX is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Trend Report
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Brooklyn is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Brooklyn is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Brooklyn's last 8 games when playing Chicago
Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Brooklyn is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 13 games
Chicago is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing Brooklyn
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Chicago is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Orlando is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games
Orlando is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games on the road
Orlando is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing LA Clippers
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Orlando is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 9 games
LA Clippers is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Orlando
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing Orlando
LA Clippers is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Orlando
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 9 games when playing at home against Orlando
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 9 games
LA Lakers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
LA Lakers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Lakers's last 14 games when playing Minnesota
LA Lakers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Lakers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing LA Lakers
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Miami Heat
Miami is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami's last 16 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Atlanta's last 16 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Washington Wizards
Washington is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Washington is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City
Washington is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Oklahoma City is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games at home
Oklahoma City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Oklahoma City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games when playing Washington
Oklahoma City is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Indiana's last 18 games
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Toronto
Indiana is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Toronto is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games
Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Toronto's last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games at home
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Toronto is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Indiana
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games
Charlotte is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Phoenix
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Charlotte's last 14 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Charlotte
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 14 games when playing at home against Charlotte
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