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NBA POD's 2-4 Yesterday.....College Hoops 7 - 3

Today's PODS:


POD's Yesterday goes 2 - 4
POD's Listed at 500

Tuesday, January 12Game Score Status Pick Amount

Houston - 7:00 PM ET Charlotte -2.5 500
Charlotte - Under 190.5 500

Detroit - 7:00 PM ET Washington -5.5 500
Washington - Under 197.5 300

L.A. Clippers - 8:00 PM ET L.A. Clippers +5 500
Memphis - Over 200 500

L.A. Lakers - 8:30 PM ET San Antonio -3 300
San Antonio - Under 195 300

Orlando - 10:00 PM ET Sacramento +3.5 300
Sacramento - Over 207 500

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NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, January 12

Hot Teams
-- Bobcats won four of their last five games.
-- Clippers won five of last six games (5-1 vs spread). Grizzlies are 8-3 in their last eleven games.
-- Spurs won 10 of their last 13 games. Lakers won five of last seven games, but lost last three on road.

Cold Teams
-- Pistons lost their last thirteen games (1-12 vs spread). Wizards lost six of their last eight games.
-- Rockets lost three of their last four games.
-- Magic lost four of their last five games. Kings lost seven of their last nine games.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Clipper games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-5-2 in last sixteen Orlando games.

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NBA


Tuesday, January 12

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. WASHINGTON
Detroit is 1-12 ATS in its last 13 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Detroit

7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 10 games

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. MEMPHIS
LA Clippers are 6-18 SU in their last 24 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Memphis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

8:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
LA Lakers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
San Antonio is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

10:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. SACRAMENTO
Orlando is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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NBA


Tuesday, January 12

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings (+2.5, 204)

The Orlando Magic acquired Vince Carter in the offseason after Hedo Turkoglu bolted for Toronto. While Vince is averaging 17.2 points per game for the Magic, it has been the consistently strong play of Duke alum J.J. Redick that coach Stan Van Gundy has come to trust.

On Saturday night, Redick showed what he can do as a starter. With Carter sitting out the game due to a sprained shoulder, Redick moved into the first unit and put up 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor.

Redick has made his name as a shooter, knocking down 43 percent of his shots from beyond the arc this season, but it has been his effort on the defensive end that has made him a fan favorite at Amway Arena.

In Saturday night’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks, Redick helped limit Joe Johnson to seven points on 2-of-9 shooting from the floor. He also had to guard potential sixth man of the year Jamal Crawford for long stretches, limiting him to 10 points.

Redick is certainly not the NBA’s quickest or most athletic player but he has learned to anticipate plays.

''Now, he's not a half a count behind,'' Van Gundy said. ''He's a tough guy. He's gonna compete hard.''

The Magic have won five of 10 games with Carter, Howard, Lewis and Nelson starting together this season while they’re 20-7 when one of the big four is out. Van Gundy is considering making Carter the team’s sixth man and Redick would likely replace him in the starting five. Look for Redick to see increased minutes and look for the Magic to pull plenty more rabbits out of their hats.

Pick: Magic


Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs (-2.5, 195)

How much do the Lakers miss Pau Gasol? Everything is that much more difficult for the Lakers without their All-Star forward. It’s apparent in Kobe Bryant’s increased shot totals and decreased accuracy.

Bryant, who plays naturally through Gasol, reverts to the Kobe of old when there's no Pau. Ball rotation is stagnant and teammates tend to have bad nights.

When the Lakers lost to the Clippers and Trail Blazers prior to their win over the Bucks Sunday night, Kobe went 10-30 and 14-37 from the floor. In their victory over Milwaukee, Kobe threw up 21 shots while missing 17, which is still plenty in only 28 minutes of action.

With that said, Kobe is not only playing with a fractured finger, but his middle knuckle on that finger is now also very sore.

“The second knuckle is probably even more painful than the broken tip, so there is a whole thing going on with that index finger,” said Lakers coach Phil Jackson.

On top of Pau’s strained left hamstring and Kobe’s fractured finger, Ron Artest hasn’t been the same since falling down a set of stairs and suffering a concussion. Artest felt some dizziness when he was fouled by Milwaukee’s Michael Redd in Sunday night’s victory. Ron Ron asked twice to be removed from the game, prompting another possible examination in the near future.

With so many injuries and questionable team chemistry, San Antonio will be licking its chops to get a shot at these banged-up Lakers.

Pick: Spurs

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NBA


Tuesday, January 12

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Game of the day: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio Spurs
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Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs (-2.5, 195)

The feature game on Tuesday’s NBA card tips off in San Antonio when the Spurs host the defending world champion Los Angeles Lakers at the AT&T Center.

Tonight marks the first meeting between these two squads this season. The Lakers have won seven of the last nine games in this series, but have dropped seven of the last 14 meetings in San Antonio.

Front and center

After allowing 42 points in the fourth quarter in a 112-103 home loss to Dallas Friday night, the Spurs bounced back to beat the Nets, 97-85.

Little used center Ian Mahinmi scored 15 points on 6-of-6 shooting with nine rebounds. Both were career highs. Mahinimi is a former first-round selection four years ago who's had multiple ankle problems.

Tim Duncan is leading the Spurs in scoring (20.0 ppg) for the first time in three seasons. Opponents no longer fear Duncan as they used to, having a greater respect for the scoring ability of his supporting cast. As a result Duncan is no longer constantly double-teamed and his statistics are reflecting that.

The Spurs are also averaging 101.9 points per game, the most ever under coach Gregg Popovich.

Simply the best

Los Angeles leads the league with a 29-8 record this season, one game better than the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers rank fifth in total offense, averaging 103.6 ppg.

Star guard Kobe Bryant averages 29.6 ppg, second only to Denver’s Carmelo Anthony (30.0) and just ahead of Cleveland’s Lebron James (29.2).

San Antonio ranks fifth in total team defense, surrendering 95.6 ppg. The Spurs are third in rebounding margin.

Rumor mill

Lakers C Andrew Bynum is being dangled as possible trade bait for Toronto's Chris Bosh, according to the New York Post.

Of course, both teams are denying the rumor. “For the record, I am not actively seeking a deal or discussing Bosh with any team, much less the Lakers,” said Raptors’ G.M. Bryan Colangelo. “I haven’t traded him yet and our position has been the same. We will not make a deal just to make a deal. Our intention is to keep him here long term.”

Bed check

After missing 13 of 14 shots in the first half Sunday versus Milwaukee, Bryant will put the protective splint back on his fractured right index finger.

Other Lakers with nicks and bruises include Ron Artest (concussion), Pau Gasol (hamstring) and Luke Walton (back). All are questionable for Tuesday’s tilt.

Meanwhile, San Antonio’s Matt Bonner is out (hand) and Michael Finley (ankle) remains day-to-day.

Whew!

Thanks to Sunday’s 95-77 win over Milwaukee, the Lakers still haven’t lost three consecutive games since acquiring Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb. 1, 2008.

After losses to the Clippers and Trail Blazers, they bounced back to rout Milwaukee on Sunday night and avoid a third straight setback. The 77 points tied a season-low for the Bucks this season. It was the fewest points ever scored by Milwaukee against the Lakers.

Did you know

Since last season, the Lakers are 10-6 straight up and 12-4 against the spread in games they weren’t favored.

Since the 2005 season, the Spurs are 7-18 SU and 6-19 ATS against teams with.750 or greater winning percentages.

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NBA
Dunkel


Houston at Charlotte
The Rockets look to build on their 5-2 ATS records in their last 7 games as an underdog between 1 and 4 1/2 points. Houston is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Bobcats favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Houston (+3). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12

Game 501-502: Detroit at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 108.155; Washington 117.045
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 8; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 5; 197
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-5); Under

Game 503-504: Houston at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.793; Charlotte 118.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 3; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+3); Under

Game 505-506: LA Clippers at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 120.330; Memphis 124.163
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 4; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+5 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: LA Lakers at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 122.518; San Antonio 125.001
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 2 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Orlando at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 120.844; Sacramento 116.976
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 4; 207
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, January 12

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DETROIT (11 - 25) at WASHINGTON (12 - 23) - 1/12/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 49-72 ATS (-30.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DETROIT is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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HOUSTON (21 - 16) at CHARLOTTE (16 - 19) - 1/12/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 68-49 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-16 ATS (+18.4 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 210-153 ATS (+41.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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LA CLIPPERS (17 - 18) at MEMPHIS (18 - 18) - 1/12/2010, 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 161-202 ATS (-61.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-59 ATS (-23.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 36-54 ATS (-23.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (29 - 8) at SAN ANTONIO (22 - 13) - 1/12/2010, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-4 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (25 - 12) at SACRAMENTO (15 - 21) - 1/12/2010, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 1/12/2010

DETROIT at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 22-9 OVER AWAY when the total is between 190 and 199.5
WASHINGTON: 6-20 ATS as a favorite

HOUSTON at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
HOUSTON: 36-16 ATS against Southeast division
CHARLOTTE: 17-35 ATS against Southwest division

LA CLIPPERS at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 1-9 ATS against Southwest division
MEMPHIS: 11-3 ATS after 1+ consecutive unders

LA LAKERS at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 10-3 UNDER after allowing 80 points or less
SAN ANTONIO: 5-1 ATS against Pacific division

ORLANDO at SACRAMENTO, 10:05 PM ET
ORLANDO: 30-13 ATS when playing 8+ games in 14 days
SACRAMENTO: 6-16 ATS against Southeast division

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[CNOTES]

NBA


Tuesday, January 12

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Tips and Trends
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Houston Rockets at Charlotte Bobcats [7:00 PM ET]

Rockets: If Houston is going to make the playoffs in the grueling Western Conference this year, their play on the road needs to improve. Houston is 10-12 both SU and ATS away from home this season. They've lost 4 consecutive road contests entering today, and 6 straight road games ATS as well. Houston is struggling to score on the road of late, averaging less than 92 PPG over their past 4 contests. Since December 5th, nearly half of their games have ended with them scoring 95 PTS or fewer. After starting the season as one of the highest scoring teams in the NBA, the Rockets are 16th in the NBA in scoring. Houston is 11-8 ATS as the listed underdog this season. 4 Rockets average double digits in PTS, with PG Aaron Brooks leading the way with 18.4 PPG. F Carl Landry and C Luis Scola combine to average more than 31 PPG, with each shooting better than 50% from the field this season.

Rockets are 0-5 ATS last 5 games as a road underdog.
Under is 5-1 last 6 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - G Tracy McGrady (rest) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 91

Bobcats (-3, O/U 191): The Bobcats have won 4 of their past 5 games SU to stand at 16-19 SU on the season. Of the 16 wins the Bobcats have this year, 13 of them have come at home. Charlotte is 13-4 SU at home, including an ATS record of 10-7. The Bobcats are 7-4 ATS as a single digit home favorite this year. Charlotte can tie a franchise record of 5 consecutive home wins with a victory tonight, with defense playing a prominent role. The Bobcats have held 3 of their past 4 opponents to 87 PTS or fewer at home. Of the 17 total home games, the Bobcats are only allowing 90 PPG. F Stephen Jackson leads the Bobcats in scoring with 20 PPG. F Gerald Wallace is having an impressive season, averaging more than 18 PPG with a team high 11.7 RPG. Wallace is 3rd in the NBA in rebounding, but has been held under 10 rebounds in 4 of his past 5 games. Charlotte has lost 7 consecutive games SU to the Rockets.

Bobcats are 15-7 ATS last 22 games as a home favorite.
Over is 7-1 last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.

Key Injuries - C Tyson Chandler (foot) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 94 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

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