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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, February 26
Indiana @ Boston
Pacers (15-15)
— Indiana lost six of its last nine games.
— Pacers are 8-5 ATS on the road this season.
— Over is 3-1 in Indiana’s last four games.
Celtics (15-17)
— Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games.
— Celtics are 9-4 ATS at home this season.
— Over is 4-1 in last five Boston games.
— Celtics won eight of last ten series games.
— Pacers are 1-1-1 ATS in last three visits to Boston.
— Over is 4-1 in last five series games.
Houston @ Toronto
Rockets (11-19)
— Houston lost its last nine games (1-8 ATS).
— Rockets covered twice in their last eight road games.
— Over is 4-1 in their last five road games.
Raptors (16-17)
— Toronto split last its eight games, is 9-5 SU in last 14.
— Raptors are 5-9 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 4-1 in last five Toronto games.
— Houston won six of last nine series games.
— Rockets covered four of last six road series games.
— Three of last four series games stayed under the total.
Sacramento @ Detroit
Kings (12-20)
— Sacramento is 0-9 SU/ATS in last nine games overall.
— Kings are 2-4 ATS if they played the night before.
— Over is 8-0 in Sacramento’s last eight games.
Pistons (9-23)
— Detroit lost nine of its last 13 games (6-4 ATS last ten)
— Pistons are 5-1 ATS in last six home games.
— Under is 4-1 in Detroit’s last five games.
— Sacramento won three of last four series games.
— Kings are 2-1-2 ATS in last five visits to Detroit.
— Four of last five series games stayed under total.
Utah @ Miami
Jazz (26-6)
— Utah won 22 of its last 24 games (21-2-1 ATS).
— Jazz is 8-2 ATS in its last ten road games.
— Over is 7-4-1 in Utah’s last dozen road games.
Heat (15-17)
— Miami won four in row, eight of its last 11 games overall.
— Heat is 2-8-1 ATS in last 11 home games.
— Under is 4-2 in their last six home games.
— Jazz won three of last four series games.
— Utah covered three of last four visits to Miami.
— Under is 4-1 in last five series games.
Phoenix @ Chicago
Suns (20-11)
— Phoenix won/covered 12 of its last 15 games.
— Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games.
— Over is 7-2 in their last nine games.
Bulls (15-16)
— Chicago won five of its last six games SU.
— Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five home games.
— Over is 4-1 in their last five home games.
— Phoenix won five of last eight series games.
— Suns covered four of last six visits to Chicago.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.
LA Clippers @ Memphis
Clippers (23-11)
— Clippers won six of their last nine games overall.
— Clippers are 5-3 ATS in last eight road games.
— Over is 10-4 in their last 14 games.
Grizzlies (14-14)
— Memphis is 5-8 SU in its last 13 games.
— Grizzlies are 7-8-1 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 4-0 in their last four games.
— Clippers lost 122-94 here last night.
— Clippers won seven of last ten series games.
— LA is 2-3-1 ATS in last six visits to Memphis.
— Over is 6-5 in last 11 series games.
Atlanta @ Oklahoma City
Hawks (14-18)
— Atlanta won three of its last five games.
— Hawks are 4-7 ATS in their last 11 road games.
— 10 of Atlanta’s 12 games went over the total.
Thunder (13-19)
— Thunder lost seven of last ten games (2-4 ATS last six)
— OKC is 5-9-1 ATS at home this season.
— Under is 7-1 in their last eight games.
— Thunder won six of last eight series games.
— Hawks are 2-4 ATS in last six visits to Oklahoma.
— Last six series games went over the total.
Charlotte @ Golden State
Hornets (15-16)
— Charlotte won five of its last eight games.
— Hornets are 2-3 ATS in their last five road games.
— Over is 7-2 in Charlotte’s last nine road games.
Warriors (17-15)
— Golden State won six of its last nine games SU.
— Warriors are 10-6 ATS in their last 16 home games.
— Under is 4-2 in their last six home games.
— Charlotte won/covered last three series games.
— Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in last five visits to the Bay Area.
— Nine of last ten series games stayed under the total.
Portland @ LA Lakers
Trailblazers (18-13)
— Portland lost its last three games, after an 8-1 run.
— Blazers are 12-5 ATS on the road this season.
— Over is 11-7 in Portland’s last 18 games.
— Starting G McCollum/C Nurkic are both out
Lakers (22-11)
— Lakers lost five of last six games, are 2-8 ATS in last ten.
— Lakers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games.
— Under is 4-1 in their last five games.
— Lakers won four of last five series games.
— Trailblazers are 4-2 ATS in last six series games played here.
— Four of last six series games stayed under.
NBA
Friday, February 26
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Trend Report
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Indiana @ Boston
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Houston @ Toronto
Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games at home
Sacramento @ Detroit
Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road
Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Phoenix @ Chicago
Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA Clippers @ Memphis
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
LA Clippers is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 10 games
Utah @ Miami
Utah
Utah is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Utah is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Miami
Miami is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Utah
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta @ Oklahoma City
Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games
Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games
Charlotte @ Golden State
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Golden State
Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Portland @ LA Lakers
Portland
Portland is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Portland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games
NBA
Long Sheet
Friday, February 26
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SACRAMENTO (12 - 20) at DETROIT (9 - 23) - 2/26/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
SACRAMENTO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DETROIT is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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INDIANA (15 - 15) at BOSTON (15 - 17) - 2/26/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 102-70 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
INDIANA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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HOUSTON (11 - 19) at TORONTO (16 - 17) - 2/26/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 50-64 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 40-55 ATS (-20.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 114-81 ATS (+24.9 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
HOUSTON is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
TORONTO is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (20 - 11) at CHICAGO (15 - 16) - 2/26/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 36-53 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 51-76 ATS (-32.6 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
CHICAGO is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA CLIPPERS (23 - 11) at MEMPHIS (14 - 14) - 2/26/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 185-142 ATS (+28.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 82-59 ATS (+17.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-3 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (26 - 6) at MIAMI (15 - 17) - 2/26/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
UTAH is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
UTAH is 21-4 ATS (+16.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-2 straight up against MIAMI 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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ATLANTA (14 - 18) at OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 19) - 2/26/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 64-44 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (18 - 13) at LA LAKERS (22 - 11) - 2/26/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PORTLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PORTLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-5 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHARLOTTE (15 - 16) at GOLDEN STATE (18 - 15) - 2/26/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 206-256 ATS (-75.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 70-97 ATS (-36.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
531SACRAMENTO -532 DETROIT
SACRAMENTO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 110+ points/game in the current season.
533INDIANA -534 BOSTON
INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=36% of their attempts in the current season.
535HOUSTON -536 TORONTO
HOUSTON is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after 2 straight games where they attempted 90 or more shots in the last 3 seasons.
537PHOENIX -538 CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) after 2 consecutive non-conference games in the current season.
539LA CLIPPERS -540 MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS are 72-48 ATS (19.2 Units) in home games versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 6+ points/game since 1996.
541UTAH -542 MIAMI
UTAH is 14-1 ATS (12.9 Units) after covering 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread in the current season.
543ATLANTA -544 OKLAHOMA CITY
ATLANTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
545PORTLAND -546 LA LAKERS
LA LAKERS are 14-5 ATS (8.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
547CHARLOTTE -548 GOLDEN STATE
GOLDEN STATE is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games in the last 3 seasons.