NEW YORK (15 - 22) at PHILADELPHIA (12 - 25) - 1/13/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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WASHINGTON (12 - 23) at ATLANTA (24 - 13) - 1/13/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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PHOENIX (24 - 14) at INDIANA (12 - 25) - 1/13/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 49-27 ATS (+19.3 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
INDIANA is 106-72 ATS (+26.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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BOSTON (26 - 10) at NEW JERSEY (3 - 34) - 1/13/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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 CLIPPERS (17 - 18) at NEW ORLEANS (19 - 17) - 1/13/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 48-68 ATS (-26.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 38-54 ATS (-21.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 37-53 ATS (-21.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 36-60 ATS (-30.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-59 ATS (-23.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 53-69 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 9-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 9-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (22 - 13) at OKLAHOMA CITY (21 - 16) - 1/13/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 66-51 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-4 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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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MINNESOTA (8 - 31) at HOUSTON (21 - 16) - 1/13/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 44-62 ATS (-24.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 8-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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LA LAKERS (29 - 8) at DALLAS (25 - 12) - 1/13/2010, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (25 - 12) at DENVER (24 - 14) - 1/13/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (15 - 20) at PORTLAND (23 - 16) - 1/13/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 155-196 ATS (-60.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
PORTLAND is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
PORTLAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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MIAMI (18 - 18) at GOLDEN STATE (11 - 25) - 1/13/2010, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers (+3.5, 226.5)

Consistently backing the Suns is as reckless as dating ex-convicts. Phoenix is just 2-3 against the spread since beating the Lakers and Celtics at the end of December.

Turnovers have and always will be the Suns’ biggest flaw as long as Steve Nash is running the show. While the pace-pushing sparkplug gets his teammates great looks, he can be too careless with the ball.

"I still think we turn it over too much for what we're doing," Suns coach Alvin Gentry told the Arizona Republic. "We should be getting a shot every possession. We turn the ball over 18-20 times.

“Realistically, we should be a 12-turnover team. The way I look at it is that's eight shots we don't get at the basket. If we're the leading field-goal-shooting team in the league, then that's four makes we don't get, so we're basically taking away eight points."

Look for the Pacers to cash in on the turnover margin and get some easy baskets in transition.

Pick: Pacers


Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors (N/A)

Who says you need to have depth to be successful in the Association? The Warriors seem to play their best ball when they’re down to eight warm bodies.

Golden State has covered the number in eight of its last night games despite injuries to Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph and a slow recovery from Andris Biedrins.

Steady offensive production from Monta Ellis, rookie Stephen Curry and veteran wing Corey Maggette is all coach Don Nelson needs to stay competitive – that and of course home court.

The Warriors are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games.

Pick: Warriors