| Toronto at Denver 2018-12-16 8:00 PMat Denver 2018-12-16 8:00 PM | ||||
| Denver Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 8-1 in Nuggets last 9 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 88.9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 6-2 in Nuggets last 8 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Nuggets last 6 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Nuggets last 13 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 39-19 in Nuggets last 58 Sunday games. | 67.2 | 39 | 19 | 0 |
| Under is 8-2 in Nuggets last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. | 80.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 23-9-1 in Nuggets last 33 games as a home underdog. | 71.9 | 23 | 9 | 1 |
| Under is 5-1 in Nuggets last 6 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 3-1-1 in Nuggets last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 75.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Under is 6-2 in Nuggets last 8 games as an underdog. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 6-1-1 in Nuggets last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Under is 7-3 in Nuggets last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 16-7-1 in Nuggets last 24 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 69.6 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Denver Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 9-4-2 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Toronto Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Raptors last 8 overall. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 14-6 in Raptors last 20 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| Over is 7-1 in Raptors last 8 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 11-4 in Raptors last 15 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 73.3 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 10-3 in Raptors last 13 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 76.9 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 14-6 in Raptors last 20 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games following a ATS loss. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 12-4 in Raptors last 16 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 75.0 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 games as a favorite. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 12-4 in Raptors last 16 games as a road underdog. | 75.0 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 6-1 in Raptors last 7 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 14-5 in Raptors last 19 games as an underdog. | 73.7 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 8-2 in Raptors last 10 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Under is 6-1 in Raptors last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 85.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Toronto Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Raptors are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Raptors are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Raptors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Raptors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Raptors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Raptors are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Raptors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Raptors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview and Predictions 2018-12-16
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The New Orleans Pelicans haven't managed to get a winning streak off the ground in nearly a month but could change that with a victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Sunday. The Pelicans, who traded wins and losses over the last 10 games, have not won back-to-back games since a three-game streak from Nov. 16-19.
The Pelicans began their two-game homestand with a 118-114 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday as superstar forward Anthony Davis exploded for 44 points and 18 rebounds. "We're hard to stop, especially when (Davis) has (44)," point guard Jrue Holiday told reporters. "I think with me and (Julius Randle) just complimenting him and being aggressive - a little bit of a short bench, but I think people came in and gave good minutes. Andrew (Harrison) did. Frank (Jackson) did as well, but defensively I think we did alright. Still some things we've got to improve on, but from this win we can get better." The Heat are trying to clinch a winning six-game road trip and bounced back from a 111-84 loss at Utah on Wednesday by digging in and out-grinding the Memphis Grizzlies in a 100-97 triumph Friday. "This was much more to our identity, win lose or draw," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters after the victory. "Whenever there's blood, it's usually good for us."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Miami), FS New Orleans
ABOUT THE HEAT (12-16): Small forward Derrick Jones Jr. is being given a more prominent role in the Miami rotation during the road trip and grabbed double-digit rebounds in two games at Los Angeles before helping out with 13 points and eight boards in Friday's victory. "I always harp on my defense and want to be the lockdown defender our team needs," Jones told reporters. "(But) if I get open shots, I'm going to take them. If I get open dunks, I'm not going to pass up on those." Jones was one of three reserves to score in double figures in the win, along with Kelly Olynyk (18 points) and Tyler Johnson (17).
ABOUT THE PELICANS (15-15): New Orleans was shorthanded on Wednesday and leaned heavily on Davis, Holiday and power forward Julius Randle, who combined for 86 points, 35 rebounds and 15 assists. "It's who we are," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters. "It's not like we depend on them to carry the load. They are the load. It's who we're going to go to. I thought (Davis) was absolutely great tonight. I thought Julius was really good. Jrue defensively, once again, was really good." Randle is on a tear of late and is averaging 26.7 points on 58.9 percent shooting over the last six contests.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. Pelicans PF Nikola Mirotic (ankle) is likely to miss his second straight game while SG E'Twaun Moore (leg) could return from a two-game absence.
2. Heat C Hassan Whiteside returned from a four-game absence due to the birth of his child on Friday and contributed six points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
3. Davis scored 41 points at Miami on Nov. 30, but New Orleans still fell 106-101.
PREDICTION: Pelicans 113, Heat 105
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The New Orleans Pelicans haven't managed to get a winning streak off the ground in nearly a month but could change that with a victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Sunday. The Pelicans, who traded wins and losses over the last 10 games, have not won back-to-back games since a three-game streak from Nov. 16-19.
The Pelicans began their two-game homestand with a 118-114 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday as superstar forward Anthony Davis exploded for 44 points and 18 rebounds. "We're hard to stop, especially when (Davis) has (44)," point guard Jrue Holiday told reporters. "I think with me and (Julius Randle) just complimenting him and being aggressive - a little bit of a short bench, but I think people came in and gave good minutes. Andrew (Harrison) did. Frank (Jackson) did as well, but defensively I think we did alright. Still some things we've got to improve on, but from this win we can get better." The Heat are trying to clinch a winning six-game road trip and bounced back from a 111-84 loss at Utah on Wednesday by digging in and out-grinding the Memphis Grizzlies in a 100-97 triumph Friday. "This was much more to our identity, win lose or draw," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters after the victory. "Whenever there's blood, it's usually good for us."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Miami), FS New Orleans
ABOUT THE HEAT (12-16): Small forward Derrick Jones Jr. is being given a more prominent role in the Miami rotation during the road trip and grabbed double-digit rebounds in two games at Los Angeles before helping out with 13 points and eight boards in Friday's victory. "I always harp on my defense and want to be the lockdown defender our team needs," Jones told reporters. "(But) if I get open shots, I'm going to take them. If I get open dunks, I'm not going to pass up on those." Jones was one of three reserves to score in double figures in the win, along with Kelly Olynyk (18 points) and Tyler Johnson (17).
ABOUT THE PELICANS (15-15): New Orleans was shorthanded on Wednesday and leaned heavily on Davis, Holiday and power forward Julius Randle, who combined for 86 points, 35 rebounds and 15 assists. "It's who we are," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters. "It's not like we depend on them to carry the load. They are the load. It's who we're going to go to. I thought (Davis) was absolutely great tonight. I thought Julius was really good. Jrue defensively, once again, was really good." Randle is on a tear of late and is averaging 26.7 points on 58.9 percent shooting over the last six contests.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. Pelicans PF Nikola Mirotic (ankle) is likely to miss his second straight game while SG E'Twaun Moore (leg) could return from a two-game absence.
2. Heat C Hassan Whiteside returned from a four-game absence due to the birth of his child on Friday and contributed six points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
3. Davis scored 41 points at Miami on Nov. 30, but New Orleans still fell 106-101.
PREDICTION: Pelicans 113, Heat 105
| Miami at New Orleans 2018-12-16 7:00 PMat New Orleans 2018-12-16 7:00 PM | ||||
| New Orleans Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 overall. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 9-4 in Pelicans last 13 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 69.2 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Over is 60-29 in Pelicans last 89 games as a home favorite. | 67.4 | 60 | 29 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Pelicans last 5 Sunday games. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Pelicans last 8 games as a home underdog. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 20-8 in Pelicans last 28 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 71.4 | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games as a home underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Pelicans last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games following a ATS win. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 39-18 in Pelicans last 57 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 68.4 | 39 | 18 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Pelicans last 6 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| New Orleans Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Pelicans are 37-14 ATS in their last 51 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 72.5 | 37 | 14 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 73.3 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games playing on 3 or more days rest. | 30.0 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games as a home favorite. | 70.0 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Miami Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 overall. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 34-16-1 in Heat last 51 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 68.0 | 16 | 34 | 1 |
| Under is 8-1 in Heat last 9 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 88.9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games as a road favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games following a straight up win. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 45-20 in Heat last 65 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 69.2 | 20 | 45 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Heat last 5 games following a ATS win. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 54-25 in Heat last 79 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 68.4 | 25 | 54 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 games as an underdog. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Heat last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Under is 6-0 in Heat last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Miami Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Heat are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 Sunday games. | 30.0 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| Heat are 24-8-1 ATS in their last 33 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 75.0 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| Heat are 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 69.6 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Heat are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 32.1 | 9 | 19 | 0 |
| Heat are 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 71.4 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Heat are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Heat are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Heat are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Heat are 37-15-2 ATS in their last 54 games as a road underdog. | 71.2 | 37 | 15 | 2 |
| Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Heat are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 71.4 | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Heat are 36-14-2 ATS in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 72.0 | 36 | 14 | 2 |
Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview and Predictions 2018-12-16
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The presence of future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki could not help the Dallas Mavericks solve their problems on the road Thursday, but home court has been much more welcoming. The Mavericks will try to run their home winning streak to 12 straight when Nowitzki makes his 2018-19 home debut against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
Nowitzki, 40, set an NBA record by appearing in a game with the same team for the 21st consecutive season on Thursday and managed two points in six minutes off the bench as Dallas suffered a 99-89 loss at the Phoenix Suns. "I'm OK," Nowitzki told reporters after the game. "Obviously, the wind wasn't great. There was a stretch where I went back-and-forth a couple of times, then I fell over like a tree at some point because I was so tired. But it was good to be out there, and I'm sure my wind is going to get better as we go." Nowitzki could find himself chasing around players half his age against the Kings, who average 115.6 points with a roster featuring 12 players 25 or younger - including players on two-way contracts. Sacramento couldn't quite find its way around the defending champions on Friday and suffered a 130-125 home loss to Golden State but picked up wins in five of its previous six games and hits the road for a two-game trip two games above .500.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Sacramento), FS Southwest (Dallas)
ABOUT THE KINGS (15-13): Nowitzki won't have to worry about chasing around 19-year-old Sacramento power forward Marvin Bagley III after the rookie suffered a bone bruise in his left knee on Friday expected to keep him out at least 10 days. The Mavericks will likely have to deal with red-hot forward Nemanja Bjelica, who followed up 25 points in a win over Minnesota on Friday with 18 points against the Warriors, knocking down four 3-pointers in each contest. The Kings buried a franchise-record 19 3-pointers against the Timberwolves and hit 15 against Golden State, with Buddy Held (5-of-13) joining Bjelica (4-of-5) as the most productive of the bunch from beyond the arc on Friday.
ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (15-12): Dallas fell to 2-10 on the road with Thursday's loss, during which it shot 39.7 percent from the floor, committed 23 turnovers and went 5-of-33 from beyond the arc. "We just had a rough night offensively," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters. "We turned it over too much and their offensive rebounding hurt us. ... In the NBA today, it doesn't matter what records are or anything else. If you go bad in a couple of key categories - statistical categories - you're going to have trouble winning on the road." Immune to the statistical downturn was center DeAndre Jordan, who scored 14 points on 5-of-5 shooting and grabbed 15 rebounds for his 17th double-double.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. Mavericks PG J.J. Barea (ankle) sat out Thursday and is day-to-day.
2. Kings SG Iman Shumpert (hip) left Friday's game and is questionable for Sunday.
3. The road team took each of the four meetings last season, with Sacramento taking each of the meetings in Dallas by five points.
PREDICTION: Mavericks 109, Kings 107
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The presence of future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki could not help the Dallas Mavericks solve their problems on the road Thursday, but home court has been much more welcoming. The Mavericks will try to run their home winning streak to 12 straight when Nowitzki makes his 2018-19 home debut against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
Nowitzki, 40, set an NBA record by appearing in a game with the same team for the 21st consecutive season on Thursday and managed two points in six minutes off the bench as Dallas suffered a 99-89 loss at the Phoenix Suns. "I'm OK," Nowitzki told reporters after the game. "Obviously, the wind wasn't great. There was a stretch where I went back-and-forth a couple of times, then I fell over like a tree at some point because I was so tired. But it was good to be out there, and I'm sure my wind is going to get better as we go." Nowitzki could find himself chasing around players half his age against the Kings, who average 115.6 points with a roster featuring 12 players 25 or younger - including players on two-way contracts. Sacramento couldn't quite find its way around the defending champions on Friday and suffered a 130-125 home loss to Golden State but picked up wins in five of its previous six games and hits the road for a two-game trip two games above .500.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Sacramento), FS Southwest (Dallas)
ABOUT THE KINGS (15-13): Nowitzki won't have to worry about chasing around 19-year-old Sacramento power forward Marvin Bagley III after the rookie suffered a bone bruise in his left knee on Friday expected to keep him out at least 10 days. The Mavericks will likely have to deal with red-hot forward Nemanja Bjelica, who followed up 25 points in a win over Minnesota on Friday with 18 points against the Warriors, knocking down four 3-pointers in each contest. The Kings buried a franchise-record 19 3-pointers against the Timberwolves and hit 15 against Golden State, with Buddy Held (5-of-13) joining Bjelica (4-of-5) as the most productive of the bunch from beyond the arc on Friday.
ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (15-12): Dallas fell to 2-10 on the road with Thursday's loss, during which it shot 39.7 percent from the floor, committed 23 turnovers and went 5-of-33 from beyond the arc. "We just had a rough night offensively," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters. "We turned it over too much and their offensive rebounding hurt us. ... In the NBA today, it doesn't matter what records are or anything else. If you go bad in a couple of key categories - statistical categories - you're going to have trouble winning on the road." Immune to the statistical downturn was center DeAndre Jordan, who scored 14 points on 5-of-5 shooting and grabbed 15 rebounds for his 17th double-double.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. Mavericks PG J.J. Barea (ankle) sat out Thursday and is day-to-day.
2. Kings SG Iman Shumpert (hip) left Friday's game and is questionable for Sunday.
3. The road team took each of the four meetings last season, with Sacramento taking each of the meetings in Dallas by five points.
PREDICTION: Mavericks 109, Kings 107
| Sacramento at Dallas 2018-12-16 7:00 PM at Dallas 2018-12-16 7:00 PM | ||||
| Dallas Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 games playing on 2 days rest. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 41-20-2 in Mavericks last 63 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 67.2 | 20 | 41 | 2 |
| Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 overall. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 13-5 in Mavericks last 18 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 72.2 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| Over is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games as a home favorite. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 home games. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Mavericks last 13 games following a straight up loss. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 games as a favorite. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Mavericks last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 26-12 ATS in their last 38 Sunday games. | 68.4 | 26 | 12 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 29-10 ATS in their last 39 games following a ATS loss. | 74.4 | 29 | 10 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 24-10-1 ATS in their last 35 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 70.6 | 24 | 10 | 1 |
| Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 home games. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog. | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 31.6 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 17-35-1 ATS in their last 53 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 32.7 | 17 | 35 | 1 |
| Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall. | 68.8 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 31.2 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacramento Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 8-3 in Kings last 11 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 72.7 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 11-3 in Kings last 14 overall. | 78.6 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Kings last 10 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 12-3 in Kings last 15 road games. | 80.0 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Kings last 10 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Kings last 10 Sunday games. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 8-3 in Kings last 11 games as a road favorite. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 14-6 in Kings last 20 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 70.0 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 8-3 in Kings last 11 games as a favorite. | 72.7 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 games as a road underdog. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 8-1 in Kings last 9 games following a ATS win. | 88.9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 9-3 in Kings last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 75.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 8-2 in Kings last 10 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 9-2 in Kings last 11 games as an underdog. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Kings last 7 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 7-0 in Kings last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 100.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 11-2 in Kings last 13 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 84.6 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Sacramento Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Kings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Sunday games. | 30.8 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 67.3 | 33 | 16 | 2 |
| Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Kings are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games playing on 1 days rest. | 71.9 | 23 | 9 | 0 |
| Kings are 15-34-2 ATS in their last 51 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 30.6 | 15 | 34 | 2 |
| Kings are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. | 83.3 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Kings are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Kings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Preview and Predictions 2018-12-16
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The Indiana Pacers continue to display a dominance on the defensive end of the floor that has vaulted them toward the top of the Eastern Conference. They look to continue their stingy ways and pick up a seventh consecutive victory when the New York Knicks pay a visit Sunday evening.
Opponents are averaging just 96 points against Indiana during the six-game run and the Philadelphia 76ers were outscored 64-42 in the second half in falling to the Pacers 113-101 on Friday. "We continue to fight, continue to be there for one another," forward Thaddeus Young told reporters after a 26-point, 10-rebound effort. "I think the unity in this locker room is like no other." The Knicks will be wrapping up a three-game road trip and enter with a bit of momentum after a comeback 126-124 overtime win at Charlotte on Friday. New York erased a 21-point deficit to snap a five-game slide despite playing down the stretch with just eight active players.
TV: 5 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS Indiana
ABOUT THE KNICKS (9-21): New York dressed 10 players at Charlotte and then lost center Mitchell Robinson and guard Frank Ntilikina to sprained ankles in the first and third quarters, respectively. Emmanuel Mudiay picked up the slack with a career-high 34 points to go along with eight assists while little-used forward Luke Kornet broke out for 13 points, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals off the bench. "When his number is called, he is ready and his hasn't been called much this year, but he's kept himself ready and mentally ready," coach David Fizdale told reporters of Kornet, recalled from the G-League in November. "When I threw him out there, he handled business."
ABOUT THE PACERS (19-10): Star guard Victor Oladipo is still shaking off some rust from an 11-game absence and is averaging 13 points while shooting 10-for-27 in two games since returning. He and fellow starting guard Darren Collison combined for 19 assists against just three turnovers at Philadelphia while guard Cory Joseph came off the bench to provide 14 points and four assists in 25 minutes. Domantas Sabonis notched his second straight double-double and team-leading 12th with 14 points and a career high-tying 16 boards.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. G Allonzo Trier (hamstring), G Trey Burke (knee) and G Damyean Dotson (shoulder) were all inactive for New York on Friday.
2. Knicks SF Kevin Knox is averaging 21.7 points over his last three games while making 10-of-20 3-pointers.
3. Sabonis had 30 points to help the Pacers win at New York in the first meeting, despite a season-high 37 points from Knicks SG Tim Hardaway Jr.
PREDICTION: Pacers 109, Knicks 99
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The Indiana Pacers continue to display a dominance on the defensive end of the floor that has vaulted them toward the top of the Eastern Conference. They look to continue their stingy ways and pick up a seventh consecutive victory when the New York Knicks pay a visit Sunday evening.
Opponents are averaging just 96 points against Indiana during the six-game run and the Philadelphia 76ers were outscored 64-42 in the second half in falling to the Pacers 113-101 on Friday. "We continue to fight, continue to be there for one another," forward Thaddeus Young told reporters after a 26-point, 10-rebound effort. "I think the unity in this locker room is like no other." The Knicks will be wrapping up a three-game road trip and enter with a bit of momentum after a comeback 126-124 overtime win at Charlotte on Friday. New York erased a 21-point deficit to snap a five-game slide despite playing down the stretch with just eight active players.
TV: 5 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS Indiana
ABOUT THE KNICKS (9-21): New York dressed 10 players at Charlotte and then lost center Mitchell Robinson and guard Frank Ntilikina to sprained ankles in the first and third quarters, respectively. Emmanuel Mudiay picked up the slack with a career-high 34 points to go along with eight assists while little-used forward Luke Kornet broke out for 13 points, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals off the bench. "When his number is called, he is ready and his hasn't been called much this year, but he's kept himself ready and mentally ready," coach David Fizdale told reporters of Kornet, recalled from the G-League in November. "When I threw him out there, he handled business."
ABOUT THE PACERS (19-10): Star guard Victor Oladipo is still shaking off some rust from an 11-game absence and is averaging 13 points while shooting 10-for-27 in two games since returning. He and fellow starting guard Darren Collison combined for 19 assists against just three turnovers at Philadelphia while guard Cory Joseph came off the bench to provide 14 points and four assists in 25 minutes. Domantas Sabonis notched his second straight double-double and team-leading 12th with 14 points and a career high-tying 16 boards.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. G Allonzo Trier (hamstring), G Trey Burke (knee) and G Damyean Dotson (shoulder) were all inactive for New York on Friday.
2. Knicks SF Kevin Knox is averaging 21.7 points over his last three games while making 10-of-20 3-pointers.
3. Sabonis had 30 points to help the Pacers win at New York in the first meeting, despite a season-high 37 points from Knicks SG Tim Hardaway Jr.
PREDICTION: Pacers 109, Knicks 99
| New York at Indiana 2018-12-16 5:00 PM York at Indiana 2018-12-16 5:00 PM | ||||
| Indiana Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 5-0 in Pacers last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Pacers last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 39-19 in Pacers last 58 overall. | 67.2 | 19 | 39 | 0 |
| Under is 13-5 in Pacers last 18 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 72.2 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| Under is 17-5 in Pacers last 22 games as a home favorite. | 77.3 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| Under is 10-4 in Pacers last 14 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 71.4 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Pacers last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 8-2 in Pacers last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 80.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 Sunday games. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 34-16-1 in Pacers last 51 games following a straight up win. | 68.0 | 16 | 34 | 1 |
| Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 games as a home underdog. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 21-6 in Pacers last 27 home games. | 77.8 | 6 | 21 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Pacers last 4 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 27-11 in Pacers last 38 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 71.1 | 11 | 27 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Pacers last 5 games as a favorite. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 25-9 in Pacers last 34 games following a ATS win. | 73.5 | 9 | 25 | 0 |
| Under is 37-14-1 in Pacers last 52 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 72.5 | 14 | 37 | 1 |
| Under is 40-19 in Pacers last 59 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 67.8 | 19 | 40 | 0 |
| Under is 45-21 in Pacers last 66 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 68.2 | 21 | 45 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Pacers last 4 games as an underdog. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 45-20-1 in Pacers last 66 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 69.2 | 20 | 45 | 1 |
| Under is 36-17-1 in Pacers last 54 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 67.9 | 17 | 36 | 1 |
| Under is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Indiana Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Pacers are 37-15-1 ATS in their last 53 Sunday games. | 71.2 | 37 | 15 | 1 |
| Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Pacers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 75.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacers are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 73.1 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Pacers are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 71.4 | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Pacers are 37-15-1 ATS in their last 53 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 71.2 | 37 | 15 | 1 |
| Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacers are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games as a home favorite. | 68.2 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 90.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 overall. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 7-1 in Knicks last 8 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Knicks last 10 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 19-7 in Knicks last 26 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. | 73.1 | 7 | 19 | 0 |
| Over is 9-2 in Knicks last 11 road games. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 7-3 in Knicks last 10 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 9-2 in Knicks last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 12-3 in Knicks last 15 games as a favorite. | 80.0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Over is 8-2 in Knicks last 10 games as a road underdog. | 80.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games following a ATS win. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 9-2 in Knicks last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 81.8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 9-3 in Knicks last 12 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 75.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 36-17-1 in Knicks last 54 games as an underdog. | 67.9 | 36 | 17 | 1 |
| Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| New York Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Knicks are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 Sunday games. | 16.7 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Knicks are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 25.0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Knicks are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 25.0 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Predictions 2018-12-16
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The Philadelphia 76ers are enduring their first losing streak since October and will try to avoid their first three-game slide of the season when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The 76ers, who last dropped back-to-back games on Oct. 23 and 24, fell at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday before dropping a 113-101 decision to the Indiana Pacers on Friday - both with star swingman Jimmy Butler sidelined.
Butler, who sat out the last two games with a groin injury, had an MRI come back showing no structural damage on Friday but remains questionable to return during a two-game trip that takes Philadelphia to San Antonio on Monday. The 76ers leaned on center Joel Embiid the last two games in Butler's absence but even 40 points and 21 rebounds from the All-Star on Friday were not enough to put the team in the win column. The Cavaliers got off to a solid start on their three-game homestand with a 113-106 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday but could not contain Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday and ended up falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 114-102. "Effort was there. We tried a couple of different things," Cleveland coach Larry Drew told reporters. "Just trying to make it a little bit tougher on Giannis where we started the second half with Larry (Nance Jr.), so we put a little bit more size on him. But our effort was there, our effort was there. I can't fault that. We put up a fight, we were down early, you have to exert a lot of energy to get back in it to fight yourself back."
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Ohio (Cleveland)
ABOUT THE 76ERS (19-11): Embiid put up 28 points and 14 rebounds in the first half on Friday to help Philadelphia take a 10-point lead into the break and the team struggled to adjust its offense when Indiana adjusted its defense on Embiid in the second half. "It wasn't enough," Embiid told reporters of his performance. "It doesn't matter what I had. At the end of the day, we didn't come up with the win, and that's what we want to do." Embiid, Ben Simmons and JJ Redick combined for 80 points on 28-of-56 shooting on Friday, but the rest of the team managed 21 points on 8-of-32.
ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (7-22): Rookie point guard Collin Sexton had a string of 18 straight games scoring in double figures come to an end when he managed five points on 2-of-11 shooting in Friday's setback. "I think it's something where he's going to have to learn," Drew told reporters of Sexton. "There are different players, a different style defensively. Some teams may be longer, more athletic, quicker. ... It just comes down to making plays at that point. But anytime you're trying to finish over length, your percentages go down. He has not figured that out yet. I think it's something that will come in time." Reserve point guard Jordan Clarkson tried to pick up the slack and scored a team-high 23 points on Friday - his second straight 20-plus outing.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. 76ers PF Mike Muscala returned from a one-game absence due to an illness on Friday but struggled to two points on 1-of-8 shooting in 17 minutes.
2. Cavaliers SG Rodney Hood averaged 21 points on 16-of-28 shooting in the last two games after totaling seven points in his previous two contests.
3. Hood had 25 points and Sexton scored 23 to lead Cleveland to a 121-112 win at Philadelphia on Nov. 23.
PREDICTION: 76ers 121, Cavaliers 110
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The Philadelphia 76ers are enduring their first losing streak since October and will try to avoid their first three-game slide of the season when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The 76ers, who last dropped back-to-back games on Oct. 23 and 24, fell at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday before dropping a 113-101 decision to the Indiana Pacers on Friday - both with star swingman Jimmy Butler sidelined.
Butler, who sat out the last two games with a groin injury, had an MRI come back showing no structural damage on Friday but remains questionable to return during a two-game trip that takes Philadelphia to San Antonio on Monday. The 76ers leaned on center Joel Embiid the last two games in Butler's absence but even 40 points and 21 rebounds from the All-Star on Friday were not enough to put the team in the win column. The Cavaliers got off to a solid start on their three-game homestand with a 113-106 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday but could not contain Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday and ended up falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 114-102. "Effort was there. We tried a couple of different things," Cleveland coach Larry Drew told reporters. "Just trying to make it a little bit tougher on Giannis where we started the second half with Larry (Nance Jr.), so we put a little bit more size on him. But our effort was there, our effort was there. I can't fault that. We put up a fight, we were down early, you have to exert a lot of energy to get back in it to fight yourself back."
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Ohio (Cleveland)
ABOUT THE 76ERS (19-11): Embiid put up 28 points and 14 rebounds in the first half on Friday to help Philadelphia take a 10-point lead into the break and the team struggled to adjust its offense when Indiana adjusted its defense on Embiid in the second half. "It wasn't enough," Embiid told reporters of his performance. "It doesn't matter what I had. At the end of the day, we didn't come up with the win, and that's what we want to do." Embiid, Ben Simmons and JJ Redick combined for 80 points on 28-of-56 shooting on Friday, but the rest of the team managed 21 points on 8-of-32.
ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (7-22): Rookie point guard Collin Sexton had a string of 18 straight games scoring in double figures come to an end when he managed five points on 2-of-11 shooting in Friday's setback. "I think it's something where he's going to have to learn," Drew told reporters of Sexton. "There are different players, a different style defensively. Some teams may be longer, more athletic, quicker. ... It just comes down to making plays at that point. But anytime you're trying to finish over length, your percentages go down. He has not figured that out yet. I think it's something that will come in time." Reserve point guard Jordan Clarkson tried to pick up the slack and scored a team-high 23 points on Friday - his second straight 20-plus outing.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. 76ers PF Mike Muscala returned from a one-game absence due to an illness on Friday but struggled to two points on 1-of-8 shooting in 17 minutes.
2. Cavaliers SG Rodney Hood averaged 21 points on 16-of-28 shooting in the last two games after totaling seven points in his previous two contests.
3. Hood had 25 points and Sexton scored 23 to lead Cleveland to a 121-112 win at Philadelphia on Nov. 23.
PREDICTION: 76ers 121, Cavaliers 110
| Philadelphia at Cleveland 2018-12-16 3:30 PMat Cleveland 2018-12-16 3:30 PM | ||||
| Cleveland Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 10-3 in Cavaliers last 13 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 76.9 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Over is 14-5-1 in Cavaliers last 20 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 73.7 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| Under is 7-2 in Cavaliers last 9 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 77.8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games as a home favorite. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 11-5-1 in Cavaliers last 17 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 68.8 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games as a home underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 home games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games following a ATS loss. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games as a favorite. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 7-1 in Cavaliers last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 87.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Under is 28-11 in Cavaliers last 39 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 71.8 | 11 | 28 | 0 |
| Under is 33-16-2 in Cavaliers last 51 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 67.3 | 16 | 33 | 2 |
| Under is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleveland Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 7-23 ATS in their last 30 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. | 23.3 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 28.0 | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 7-23-1 ATS in their last 31 games following a double-digit loss at home. | 23.3 | 7 | 23 | 1 |
| Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 87.5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 8.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 15.4 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 31.2 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 games as a home favorite. | 32.0 | 16 | 34 | 1 |
| Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 16-35 ATS in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 31.4 | 16 | 35 | 0 |
| Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Philadelphia Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 7-3 in 76ers last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 9-3 in 76ers last 12 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 75.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in 76ers last 8 overall. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 road games. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 Sunday games. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 10-3 in 76ers last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. | 76.9 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 20-6 in 76ers last 26 games as a road favorite. | 76.9 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 games following a straight up loss. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 6-1 in 76ers last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 85.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 7-2 in 76ers last 9 games following a ATS loss. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 14-3 in 76ers last 17 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 82.4 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 games as a favorite. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 games as a road underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 8-3 in 76ers last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 18-6 in 76ers last 24 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 75.0 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 games as an underdog. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 10-4 in 76ers last 14 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 71.4 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 71.4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Under is 6-2 in 76ers last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 75.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 21-7 in 76ers last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. | 75.0 | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Philadelphia Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| 76ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 76ers are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 10.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 76ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 76ers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 12.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 76ers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 76ers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a double-digit loss at home. | 25.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 76ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 76ers are 8-18 ATS in their last 26 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 30.8 | 8 | 18 | 0 |
| 76ers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 76ers are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 road games. | 25.0 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| 76ers are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog. | 31.2 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 76ers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 76ers are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a road underdog. | 31.2 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| 76ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 76ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets Preview and Predictions 2018-12-16
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The Brooklyn Nets and Spencer Dinwiddie are enjoying quite a week, the team riding a four-game winning streak and its sixth man flourishing with a contract extension heading into Sunday's home contest against the struggling Atlanta Hawks. Dinwiddie, hours after signing a three-year extension, came off the bench to score 27 points in the Nets 125-118 home victory Friday over Washington, a game in which Brooklyn saw a 16-point lead dwindle to four in the fourth quarter.
"It was nice to see him after everything that's happened," Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson said about Dinwiddie to reporters after Friday's game. "I thought he took it to another level, defensively and offensively. He was outstanding all around." Brooklyn scored a season-high 70 points in the first half Friday in moving within two games of the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. The Hawks do not have playoff aspirations this season, falling 129-108 at Boston on Friday to lose for the 16th time in the past 19 games. "The hole that we put ourselves in was a big issue," Atlanta coach Lloyd Pierce told the media after the Hawks fell behind 42-19 after one quarter. "We just have a way of getting off to slow starts."
TV: 3 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), WCBS (New York)
ABOUT THE HAWKS (6-22): Rookie Kevin Huerter has scored a career-best 19 points in consecutive games, shooting 9-for-14 from 3-point range in that span and leading all NBA rookies in 3-point percentage (42.4 percent) for the season. John Collins continues to excel in his second season, scoring 11 points with 14 rebounds at Boston for his sixth consecutive double-double. Atlanta committed nine turnovers in the first quarter Friday and on the season averages a league-worst 18.1 miscues per game.
ABOUT THE NETS (12-18): Dinwiddie, who averaged 8.9 points per game across his first four seasons, has blossomed in his second season in Brooklyn - averaging 17.2 points and five assists per game on a career-best 47.7 percent shooting from the field. Joe Harris added 19 points Friday and has shot 17-of-31 from the field in averaging 14.7 points in his past three games. The Nets average 109.9 points per game but have surpassed that mark in four of their past five games.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. Harris ranks seventh in the NBA in 3-point shooting at 45.3 percent.
2. Dinwiddie is averaging 21.6 points per game on 50.5 percent shooting from the field in seven games this month, scoring 17-plus points in six straight contests.
3. Collins leads Atlanta in scoring (17.7 points per game) and rebounds (9.4 per game), and during his double-double streak is averaging 21.7 points and 13.2 rebounds.
PREDICTION: Nets 116, Hawks 102
NBA PREDICTIONS 15TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE
The Brooklyn Nets and Spencer Dinwiddie are enjoying quite a week, the team riding a four-game winning streak and its sixth man flourishing with a contract extension heading into Sunday's home contest against the struggling Atlanta Hawks. Dinwiddie, hours after signing a three-year extension, came off the bench to score 27 points in the Nets 125-118 home victory Friday over Washington, a game in which Brooklyn saw a 16-point lead dwindle to four in the fourth quarter.
"It was nice to see him after everything that's happened," Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson said about Dinwiddie to reporters after Friday's game. "I thought he took it to another level, defensively and offensively. He was outstanding all around." Brooklyn scored a season-high 70 points in the first half Friday in moving within two games of the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. The Hawks do not have playoff aspirations this season, falling 129-108 at Boston on Friday to lose for the 16th time in the past 19 games. "The hole that we put ourselves in was a big issue," Atlanta coach Lloyd Pierce told the media after the Hawks fell behind 42-19 after one quarter. "We just have a way of getting off to slow starts."
TV: 3 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), WCBS (New York)
ABOUT THE HAWKS (6-22): Rookie Kevin Huerter has scored a career-best 19 points in consecutive games, shooting 9-for-14 from 3-point range in that span and leading all NBA rookies in 3-point percentage (42.4 percent) for the season. John Collins continues to excel in his second season, scoring 11 points with 14 rebounds at Boston for his sixth consecutive double-double. Atlanta committed nine turnovers in the first quarter Friday and on the season averages a league-worst 18.1 miscues per game.
ABOUT THE NETS (12-18): Dinwiddie, who averaged 8.9 points per game across his first four seasons, has blossomed in his second season in Brooklyn - averaging 17.2 points and five assists per game on a career-best 47.7 percent shooting from the field. Joe Harris added 19 points Friday and has shot 17-of-31 from the field in averaging 14.7 points in his past three games. The Nets average 109.9 points per game but have surpassed that mark in four of their past five games.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. Harris ranks seventh in the NBA in 3-point shooting at 45.3 percent.
2. Dinwiddie is averaging 21.6 points per game on 50.5 percent shooting from the field in seven games this month, scoring 17-plus points in six straight contests.
3. Collins leads Atlanta in scoring (17.7 points per game) and rebounds (9.4 per game), and during his double-double streak is averaging 21.7 points and 13.2 rebounds.
PREDICTION: Nets 116, Hawks 102
| Atlanta at Brooklyn 2018-12-16 3:00 PMat Brooklyn 2018-12-16 3:00 PM | ||||
| Brooklyn Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 16-6 in Nets last 22 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 72.7 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| Under is 8-2-1 in Nets last 11 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 80.0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Under is 7-3 in Nets last 10 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Under is 20-8 in Nets last 28 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 71.4 | 8 | 20 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Nets last 7 games as a home favorite. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 75.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Under is 5-1 in Nets last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Nets last 5 games following a straight up win. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 13-5 in Nets last 18 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 72.2 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Nets last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 20-7 in Nets last 27 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 74.1 | 7 | 20 | 0 |
| Brooklyn Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nets are 39-17 ATS in their last 56 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 69.6 | 39 | 17 | 0 |
| Nets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Nets are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games as a home underdog. | 26.3 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| Nets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Nets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 72.7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 23.8 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nets are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 26.3 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nets are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Nets are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 29.6 | 8 | 19 | 0 |
| Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlanta Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 20-6 in Hawks last 26 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 76.9 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Hawks last 10 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Hawks last 13 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 13-3 in Hawks last 16 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 81.2 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 7-3 in Hawks last 10 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Over is 12-4-1 in Hawks last 17 Sunday games. | 75.0 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Under is 13-5 in Hawks last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. | 72.2 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| Under is 20-6 in Hawks last 26 games as a road favorite. | 76.9 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 games following a straight up loss. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 4-0 in Hawks last 4 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games following a ATS loss. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 6-1 in Hawks last 7 games as a favorite. | 85.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 83.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 11-3 in Hawks last 14 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 78.6 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 16-5 in Hawks last 21 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 76.2 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 19-9-1 in Hawks last 29 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. | 67.9 | 9 | 19 | 1 |
| Atlanta Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Hawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Hawks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 28.6 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Hawks are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. | 22.2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawks are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 20.0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Hawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. | 30.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
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| Washington Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Over is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 home games. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 20-9-1 in Wizards last 30 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 69.0 | 9 | 20 | 1 |
| Over is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 overall. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 16-7 in Wizards last 23 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 69.6 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Under is 13-5 in Wizards last 18 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 72.2 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Wizards last 7 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 5-0 in Wizards last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 6-1 in Wizards last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Over is 5-0 in Wizards last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2 in Wizards last 7 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Under is 9-3-1 in Wizards last 13 Sunday games. | 75.0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Over is 9-4 in Wizards last 13 games as an underdog. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 80.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Over is 12-5-1 in Wizards last 18 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 70.6 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Washington Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Wizards are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games. | 27.3 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Wizards are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 29.4 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| Wizards are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Wizards are 6-18 ATS in their last 24 games as an underdog. | 25.0 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite. | 83.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Wizards are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wizards are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games as a home underdog. | 68.4 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Wizards are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 70.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Wizards are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Wizards are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Wizards are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| L.A. Lakers Over Under Trends | % | overs | under | push |
| Under is 5-0-2 in Lakers last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Under is 14-2 in Lakers last 16 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 87.5 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Under is 16-5 in Lakers last 21 overall. | 76.2 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| Over is 7-2 in Lakers last 9 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 77.8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 20-8 in Lakers last 28 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 71.4 | 8 | 20 | 0 |
| Over is 5-2-1 in Lakers last 8 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 71.4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Under is 3-0-1 in Lakers last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 100.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Under is 19-7 in Lakers last 26 games as a favorite. | 73.1 | 7 | 19 | 0 |
| Over is 11-5-1 in Lakers last 17 games as a road underdog. | 68.8 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 80.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Under is 3-1-1 in Lakers last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. | 75.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Under is 5-0 in Lakers last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under is 5-0 in Lakers last 5 Sunday games. | 100.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Over is 9-4 in Lakers last 13 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 69.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Under is 3-1-1 in Lakers last 5 games as an underdog. | 75.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Under is 7-2 in Lakers last 9 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 77.8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| L.A. Lakers Point Spread Trends | % | wins | losses | push |
| Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. | 16.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 22.2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Lakers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 25.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. | 100.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Lakers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. | 25.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. | 28.6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Lakers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. | 75.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5. | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Lakers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. | 85.7 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Lakers are 18-47 ATS in their last 65 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. | 27.7 | 18 | 47 | 0 |
Lakers vs. Wizards Preview and Predictions
12/16 BY GRACENOTE
The Los Angeles Lakers are soaring toward the top of the Western Conference and look to build off another runaway win when they visit the new-look Washington Wizards on Sunday. LeBron James and Lonzo Ball both recorded triple-doubles for the Lakers in Friday's 128-100 rout of Charlotte as Los Angeles won for the seventh time in nine games, with three of the victories coming by at least 23 points.
James and Ball became the first Lakers teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game since 1982 as the team moved within 1 1/2 games of first place in the West. The Wizards are coming off a tumultuous couple of days, first seeing a proposed three-team deal fall apart after Friday's 125-118 loss at Brooklyn and then working out a trade with Phoenix the following day. Washington will receive veteran Trevor Ariza, who was averaging 9.9 points for the Suns, for guard Austin Rivers and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. The streaky Wizards have lost four in a row following a three-game winning streak after dropping a 125-118 decision to the Nets.
TV: 6 p.m. ET, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles), NBCS Washington
ABOUT THE LAKERS (18-11): Ball recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and five steals while helping to contain Hornets star Kemba Walker, who finished with a season-low four points on 2-of-13 shooting. "He's been really good defensively," coach Luke Walton told reporters of Ball. "He's been hounding people. Fighting over screens. There's nothing we did different, but Zo has really good size to him and he's got good feet and he's got a good feel for the game." James finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on Saturday and averaged 35.5 points on 58.9 percent shooting in four matchups with Washington last season.
ABOUT THE WIZARDS (11-18): Ariza makes nearly two 3-pointers per game and hits on 36 percent of his long-range shots, a figure that could help a Washington team that ranks 27th in the NBA with a 32.8 percent mark. John Wall is averaging 25.5 points and 13 assists over his last two games, but he has gone 2-for-15 from 3-point range over a three-game stretch. Fellow guard Bradley Beal is averaging 29.2 points and six assists during a five-game surge.
1. Wizards SF Jeff Green is 11-for-19 from 3-point range over a four-game span.
2. James' triple-double on Saturday was his second of the season and the 75th of his career.
3. The teams split two meetings in 2017-18.
PREDICTION: Lakers 114, Wizards 112
12/16 BY GRACENOTE
The Los Angeles Lakers are soaring toward the top of the Western Conference and look to build off another runaway win when they visit the new-look Washington Wizards on Sunday. LeBron James and Lonzo Ball both recorded triple-doubles for the Lakers in Friday's 128-100 rout of Charlotte as Los Angeles won for the seventh time in nine games, with three of the victories coming by at least 23 points.
James and Ball became the first Lakers teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game since 1982 as the team moved within 1 1/2 games of first place in the West. The Wizards are coming off a tumultuous couple of days, first seeing a proposed three-team deal fall apart after Friday's 125-118 loss at Brooklyn and then working out a trade with Phoenix the following day. Washington will receive veteran Trevor Ariza, who was averaging 9.9 points for the Suns, for guard Austin Rivers and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. The streaky Wizards have lost four in a row following a three-game winning streak after dropping a 125-118 decision to the Nets.
TV: 6 p.m. ET, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles), NBCS Washington
ABOUT THE LAKERS (18-11): Ball recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and five steals while helping to contain Hornets star Kemba Walker, who finished with a season-low four points on 2-of-13 shooting. "He's been really good defensively," coach Luke Walton told reporters of Ball. "He's been hounding people. Fighting over screens. There's nothing we did different, but Zo has really good size to him and he's got good feet and he's got a good feel for the game." James finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on Saturday and averaged 35.5 points on 58.9 percent shooting in four matchups with Washington last season.
ABOUT THE WIZARDS (11-18): Ariza makes nearly two 3-pointers per game and hits on 36 percent of his long-range shots, a figure that could help a Washington team that ranks 27th in the NBA with a 32.8 percent mark. John Wall is averaging 25.5 points and 13 assists over his last two games, but he has gone 2-for-15 from 3-point range over a three-game stretch. Fellow guard Bradley Beal is averaging 29.2 points and six assists during a five-game surge.
1. Wizards SF Jeff Green is 11-for-19 from 3-point range over a four-game span.
2. James' triple-double on Saturday was his second of the season and the 75th of his career.
3. The teams split two meetings in 2017-18.
PREDICTION: Lakers 114, Wizards 112
