Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for from various handicappers and websites for Wednesday 8/12/20
NBA line movement for August 12
Patrick Everson
The Thunder and the Heat meet in an 8 p.m. ET Wednesday contest. Most sportsbooks waited to put up any Wednesday lines, with lineups in constant flux of late, but FanDuel has the Thunder -4.
NBA betting odds are on the board for a four-game Wednesday slate inside the NBA Bubble in Orlando. Among the highlights is a prime-time matchup between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Multiple oddsmakers provided insights on NBA opening lines and early line movement, sharp money and public betting for Wednesday’s matchups.
NBA line movement
It’s the fourth-place team in the East against the fifth-place team in the West when the Heat and Thunder get together for an 8 p.m. ET tipoff. Almost every book held off posting any of Wednesday’s games, with lineups in constant flux for these last few days of the regular season. However, FanDuel Sportsbook had the Thunder -4 Tuesday night.
The Raptors are among the hottest teams inside the bubble, going 5-1 SU and ATS, including a 114-106 win over the Bucks on Monday as 5.5-point underdogs. Toronto faces the 76ers in a 6:30 p.m. ET start, and FanDuel pegged the Raptors 5-point favorites.
In the 9 p.m. ET nightcap, the Clippers and Nuggets do battle, with Los Angeles 5.5-point chalk at Fan Duel.
NBA
Wednesday, August 12
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Trend Report
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Indiana @ Houston
Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 8 games when playing Houston
Indiana is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Houston
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Toronto @ Philadelphia
Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home
Miami @ Oklahoma City
Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 12 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games when playing Miami
Oklahoma City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
LA Clippers @ Denver
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Clippers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
761INDIANA -762 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) after a division game in the current season.
763TORONTO -764 PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA is 1-10 ATS (-10 Units) in road games versus explosive offensive teams - scoring 110+ points/game - 2nd half of the season in the current season.
765MIAMI -766 OKLAHOMA CITY
MIAMI is 22-7 ATS (14.3 Units) in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
767LA CLIPPERS -768 DENVER
DENVER is 104-137 ATS (-46.7 Units) in road games versus good passing teams, averaging >=23 assists/game since 1996.
NBA
Dunkel
Wednesday, August 12
Indiana @ Houston
Game 761-762
August 12, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
110.909
Houston
122.921
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 12
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 7
230
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-7); Under
Toronto @ Philadelphia
Game 763-764
August 12, 2020 @ 6:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
127.482
Philadelphia
113.013
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 14 1/2
234
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 5 1/2
223
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-5 1/2); Over
Miami @ Oklahoma City
Game 765-766
August 12, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami
121.677
Oklahoma City
115.438
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 6
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+2); Under
LA Clippers @ Denver
Game 767-768
August 12, 2020 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
119.277
Denver
121.246
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 2
240
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 4 12
235 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+4 1/2); Over
NBA
Long Sheet
Wednesday, August 12
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INDIANA (43 - 28) vs. HOUSTON (44 - 26) - 8/12/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a division game this season.
HOUSTON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-0 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TORONTO (51 - 19) vs. PHILADELPHIA (42 - 29) - 8/12/2020, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 226-275 ATS (-76.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 39-29 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-31 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 11-7 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 12-6 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (44 - 27) vs. OKLAHOMA CITY (43 - 27) - 8/12/2020, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA CLIPPERS (47 - 23) vs. DENVER (46 - 25) - 8/12/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 240-297 ATS (-86.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DENVER is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 86-70 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 49-32 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-4 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