Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Saturday 1/18/20
NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, January 18
Clippers-Pelicans
Clippers won four of their last five games; they’re 5-3 ATS in last eight road games. Over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 games. New Orleans won nine of last 12 games, winning last two in OT; they’re 5-0 ATS in last five home games. Pelicans’ last 10 games all went over.
Clippers lost five of last seven games with New Orleans; they’re 2-4 ATS in last six visits to Bourbon Street. Three of last four series games went over.
Bucks-Nets
Milwaukee won five in row, 31 of last 34 games; they’re 7-3 ATS in last ten road games. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Brooklyn lost nine of last 11 games; they’re 6-2 ATS as a home underdog. Three of their last four games went over.
Bucks won eight of last ten games with the Nets; they’re 4-1 ATS in last five trips to Brooklyn. Four of last five series games went over.
Suns-Celtics
Phoenix won three of its last four games; they covered four of last five road games. Four of their last five games went under. Celtics lost five of their last seven games, are 2-5 ATS in last seven home games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight home games.
Suns lost five of last six games with the Celtics; they’re 3-1 ATS in last four visits to Boston. Three of last four series games went under.
Pistons-Hawks
Detroit lost three of last four games overall, but covered three of last four on road; over is 10-3 in their last 13 games. Hawks won by a point in San Antonio Friday; they won last two games, are 5-2 ATS in last seven home games. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Pistons won seven of last ten games with the Hawks; they’re 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Atlanta. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games.
76ers-Knicks
Home side won/covered Philly’s last eight games; 76ers are 0-5-1 ATS in last six road games. Four of their last five games stayed under. New York lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 2-4 ATS in last six home games. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.
76ers won their last ten games with the Knicks; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Manhattan. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games.
Raptors-Timberwolves
Toronto won three of its last four games; they’re 4-2-1 ATS in last seven road games. Three of their last four games went over. Minnesota lost its last four games; they’re 3-11 ATS in last 14 home games. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Raptors won their last three games with the Wolves; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five visits to the Twin Cities. Last three series games stayed under.
Cavaliers-Bulls
Cleveland lost its last three games; they’re 5-3 ATS in last eight road games. Over is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Chicago lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 7-5 ATS as a home favorite. Bulls’ last four games stayed under the total.
Cavaliers lost four of last five games with Chicago; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five trips to the Windy City (under 4-1).
Lakers-Rockets
Lakers won nine of last ten games, are 5-1 ATS aa road underdogs. LA’s last four games went over the total. Houston lost three of its last four games; they covered four of last five home games. Five of their last six games stayed under.
Lakers lost five of last six games with the Rockets; they’re 3-1 ATS in last four trips to Houston. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.
Magic-Warriors
Orlando won six of its last nine games; they’re 9-5 ATS in last 14 road games. Under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games. Golden State lost its last ten games; they’re 6-3 ATS in last nine home tilts. Five of their last six games went under.
Magic won last two games with Golden State, after losing previous eight meetings; they covered four of last five visits to Oakland. Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.
Trailblazers-Thunder
Portland lost nine of its last 13 games; they’re 3-78ATS in last 11 road games. Under is 10-3 in their last 13 road games. Oklahoma City lost three of its last four games; they’re 5-7 ATS in last dozen home games. Thunder’s last four games went over.
Trailblazers won four of last five games with the Thunder; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five visits to OKC. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.
Kings-Jazz
Sacramento lost 12 of its last 15 games; they’re 1-3-1 ATS in last five road games. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Utah won 10 of its last 11 games; they covered their last five home games. Five of their last six games went over.
Kings lost eight of last ten games with the Kings; they’re 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Utah. Last three series games went under.
545LA CLIPPERS -546 NEW ORLEANS
LA CLIPPERS are 27-13 ATS (12.7 Units) in road games versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=36% of their attempts in the last 3 seasons.
547MILWAUKEE -548 BROOKLYN
MILWAUKEE is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) after leading their last 2 games by 10+ points at the half in the current season.
549PHOENIX -550 BOSTON
BOSTON is 66-46 ATS (15.4 Units) versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots in the last 3 seasons.
551DETROIT -552 ATLANTA
DETROIT is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread in the last 3 seasons.
553PHILADELPHIA -554 NEW YORK
NEW YORK is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games after having lost 4 of their last 5 games in the last 3 seasons.
555TORONTO -556 MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 112-165 ATS (-69.5 Units) in home games after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread since 1996.
557CLEVELAND -558 CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 4-20 ATS (-18 Units) in home games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
561ORLANDO -562 GOLDEN STATE
ORLANDO is 14-3 ATS (10.7 Units) in road games after covering 4 of their last 5 against the spread over the last 2 seasons.
565SACRAMENTO -566 UTAH
UTAH is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in home games when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 25% to 40%) over the last 2 seasons.
NBA
Saturday, January 18
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Trend Report
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LA Clippers @ New Orleans
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LA Clippers is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee @ Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Brooklyn's last 11 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Phoenix @ Boston
Phoenix
Phoenix is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Phoenix is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Philadelphia @ New York
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
New York
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of New York's last 22 games at home
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Detroit @ Atlanta
Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Toronto @ Minnesota
Toronto
Toronto is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland @ Chicago
Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games
Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
LA Lakers @ Houston
LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
LA Lakers is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Orlando @ Golden State
Orlando
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Golden State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Orlando
Sacramento @ Utah
Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Utah
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Portland @ Oklahoma City
Portland
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Portland's last 13 games on the road
Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
NBA
Long Sheet
Saturday, January 18
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LA CLIPPERS (29 - 13) at NEW ORLEANS (16 - 26) - 1/18/2020, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MILWAUKEE (37 - 6) at BROOKLYN (18 - 22) - 1/18/2020, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 80-127 ATS (-59.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 65-46 ATS (+14.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 71-51 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 145-109 ATS (+25.1 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 63-43 ATS (+15.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 61-44 ATS (+12.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-2 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (17 - 24) at BOSTON (27 - 13) - 1/18/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 41-54 ATS (-18.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 126-99 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 140-182 ATS (-60.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-1 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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DETROIT (15 - 27) at ATLANTA (10 - 32) - 1/18/2020, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
DETROIT is 36-53 ATS (-22.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 16) at NEW YORK (11 - 31) - 1/18/2020, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 250-200 ATS (+30.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
NEW YORK is 52-69 ATS (-23.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 45-60 ATS (-21.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 38-55 ATS (-22.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 10-0 straight up against NEW YORK 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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TORONTO (27 - 14) at MINNESOTA (15 - 26) - 1/18/2020, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND (12 - 30) at CHICAGO (15 - 28) - 1/18/2020, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA LAKERS (33 - 8) at HOUSTON (26 - 14) - 1/18/2020, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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ORLANDO (20 - 22) at GOLDEN STATE (9 - 34) - 1/18/2020, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 79-108 ATS (-39.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games after allowing 130 points or more since 1996.
ORLANDO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 63-81 ATS (-26.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-2 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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PORTLAND (18 - 25) at OKLAHOMA CITY (23 - 19) - 1/18/2020, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PORTLAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 9-7 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 10-6 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SACRAMENTO (15 - 26) at UTAH (28 - 13) - 1/18/2020, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 60-43 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons