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W-L
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Power Rating
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Team Comments
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23-9
(16-16-0)
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-14.5 |
Miami
The Heat opened up a six-game road trip with a loss at Indiana. A 7-7 SU road record is somewhat troubling when taking their act out West. |
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2 |
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26-7
(20-12-1)
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-14.0 |
Oklahoma City
At one point, they missed 16 straight shots at Washington Monday. Since winning 12 in a row, the Thunder are just 5-4 straight up. |
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3 |
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27-8
(22-13-0)
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-13.5 |
L.A. Clippers
Have not lost at Staples Center since November 26. They are averaging 107 PPG at home during a 12-game home win streak. |
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4 |
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27-9
(22-13-1)
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-13.0 |
San Antonio
Just lost outright at New Orleans, becoming the final team to lose a division game this season. They are also 13-3 SU vs. the Eastern Conference. |
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5 |
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21-10
(18-12-1)
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-10.5 |
Memphis
Though their showing signs of sliding a bit, they are still only giving up 89.1 PPG, a league best. Have gone under in 12 of 15 games. |
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6 |
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23-10
(17-15-1)
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-9.5 |
New York
Speaking of slowing down, the Knicks are just 2-6-1 ATS their last nine games overall. After that great start at home, have lost four of seven at MSG. |
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8 |
 1 |
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20-16
(22-14-0)
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-9.0 |
Denver
Very undervalued team. Don't be fooled by the fact they are in eighth place out West. Not only are they 11-2 SU at home, but 3-1 ATS when laying double digits. |
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10 |
2 |
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22-11
(20-12-1)
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-8.8 |
Golden State
Will this team go away? Don't bet on it. Going back to last year, they are 20-8 ATS on the road when taking on a winning opponent. |
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7 |
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20-12
(13-18-1)
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-8.3 |
Atlanta
Three straight bad losses drop them down a bit. Friday's game vs. Utah is their only game at home during a five-game stretch. |
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12 |
2 |
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20-14
(18-16-0)
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-7.8 |
Indiana
Best defensive team in the Eastern Conference (89.5 PPG). Unfortunately, only Washington averages fewer points per game on offense. |
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16 |
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20-14
(20-13-1)
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-7.5 |
Houston
Can they keep it up? The league's highest scoring team is also its second worst defensively. The league's hottest team at 10-2 SU/11-1 ATS L12 games. |
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11 |
1 |
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18-13
(11-20-0)
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-7.0 |
Chicago
Have won three in a row to open the New Year and scored a season high 118 points Monday at Cleveland. Still a money-burning 3-12 ATS at home though. |
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13 |
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16-17
(12-19-2)
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-6.8 |
Boston
Following Chicago's lead, they have won three in a row, including a key division win over the Knicks. Now they play five straight at home, three against bad Western Conference teams. |
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14 |
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19-15
(15-17-2)
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-6.5 |
Brooklyn
Have won four straight and six of seven since the coaching change. Most impressive was a win in Oklahoma City. |
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6 |
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15-18
(13-19-1)
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-6.3 |
L.A. Lakers
An ugly 0-4 SU/ATS slide dropped them right out of the Top 10 as they had a bigger drop than any other team. Now, they are injured and getting double-digit points against San Antonio. Yikes. |
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15 |
1 |
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15-15
(16-14-0)
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-6.3 |
Minnesota
After losing Kevin Love to injury again, they go out and led Atlanta the whole way in an impressive home win. Huh? |
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17 |
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17-18
(16-18-1)
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-6.1 |
Utah
Take them at home where they are 11-4 SU and 10-5 ATS and fade them on the road where they're 7-14 SU and 7-13-1 ATS. |
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18 |
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16-16
(16-16-0)
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-5.5 |
Milwaukee
I took them in a (predictable) win and cover over Phoenix following a coaching change. Can they now go on a run like Brooklyn? |
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19 |
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18-15
(15-17-1)
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-5.0 |
Portland
Have won eight straight at the Rose Garden where they host Miami Thursday. The Blazers are 5-0 SU in overtime games and I'm not sure I buy this as a playoff team. |
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22 |
2 |
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12-22
(17-17-0)
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-4.0 |
Toronto
Have lost just three times since December 14. Two of those losses were to San Antonio and Oklahoma City. Have a winning home record. |
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21 |
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13-21
(16-18-0)
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-3.8 |
Dallas
What has gone wrong here? Two wins since December 12 and one was at Washington. They have four 20-plus point losses during that time. |
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20 |
2 |
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15-20
(15-20-0)
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-3.3 |
Philadelphia
Speaking of what happened? Whatever happened to Andrew Bynum? No team has fallen further in the rankings since start of the season. Now 3-12 SU/4-11 ATS last 15 games. |
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23 |
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13-23
(16-20-0)
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-3.0 |
Detroit
It's never good to lose at home to Charlotte. But at least they'll be rested when they visit Milwaukee Friday - their only road game during a 10-game stretch. |
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26 |
2 |
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12-23
(14-19-2)
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-2.5 |
Phoenix
This is only the fourth time in team history the Suns have been .333 or worse through their first 36 games. |
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24 |
1 |
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12-21
(16-16-1)
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-2.3 |
Orlando
They might be 11-3 ATS as a road underdog, but have dropped nine games in a row overall. Another streak has them 8-0 over/under last eight games. |
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25 |
1 |
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13-21
(16-17-1)
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-2.1 |
Sacramento
After going 8-1 ATS during a nine-game stretch, have lost back-to-back games by 20 or more. Ah yes, the Kings we know and love. |
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28 |
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8-25
(16-17-0)
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-1.3 |
New Orleans
The Hornets move up a spot as they have won three of four games with Eric Gordon in the lineup. Have posted back-to-back outright wins over Dallas and San Antonio. |
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27 |
1 |
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8-27
(15-20-0)
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-1.0 |
Cleveland
Have just one double-digit win - opening night at home vs. Washington. Three of seven wins since have been by three points or less. They were actually a dog at Charlotte. |
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29 |
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9-24
(13-20-0)
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-0.5 |
Charlotte
Have won two of three, both on the road. Worst defensive team in the league. Last home win was November 21. |
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30 |
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4-28
(16-14-2)
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0.0 |
Washington
Now have wins over both Miami and Oklahoma City. The Grizzlies are the only other team that can claim that. |
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