NBA
12-15-2014
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets
Home - Cleveland Cavaliers
Last away matches - L-L-W-W-W-L
The Cleveland Cavaliers were really building momentum with eight straight wins but are suddenly staring down the barrel of a possible third straight loss after falling to the Pelicans by 119-114 on Friday. LeBron James returned after sitting out on Thursday to pour in a season-high 41 points on 17 of 24 shooting while Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving added 21 and 17 points respectively, but the Cavs still couldn't match the Pelicans who were allowed to pour in a season-high 64 points in the first half while shooting 55.7 percent for the game. What made it even worse was that the Pelicans lost their best player in Anthony Davis after just seven minutes but other than James' points, no other Cavs player could capitalize on the absence of a shot blocker. With the loss, Cleveland falls to 13-9 on the season and 6-5 on the road.
Away - Charlotte Hornets
Last away matches - L-L-L-L-L-W
The Charlotte Hornets have struggled all season and are staring down the barrel of a third straight loss after getting thumped by the Nets 114-87 on Saturday. In a matchup against a Nets team struggling to find form, the Hornets were slow out of the gates and never really got into the race. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 15 points while Brian Roberts added 14, but the Hornets were completely blown off the court by the Nets who shot season highs of 58.3 percent from the field and 16 of 23 from the three-point line. Charlotte has now lost 12 of their last 14 to fall to 6-17 on the season and 5-8 at home.
Asian Handicap
Home - (-10.00)
Away - (+10.00)
Pick - Cleveland Cavaliers (-10.00)
Odds - 1.92
Stakes - 9/10
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NBA
12-15-2014
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
Home - Philadelphia 76ers
Last away matches - L-L-W-W-L-L
The Philadelphia 76ers just two wins on the entire season but almost grabbed their third on Saturday when they took the Grizzlies to overtime before losing 120-115. Robert Covington led the scoring with 24 points, Hollis Thompson added 21 while Michael Carter-Williams racked up a triple-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, but it still wasn't good enough to get past the Grizzlies who came back from 18 points down over the final seven minutes of regulation to force overtime and steal the win. Another game, another painful defeat, but you can't say the Sixers aren't playing hard because they've been close to winning so many games this season which says a lot when you look at their uninspiring roster.
Away - Boston Celtics
Last away matches - L-L-L-L-W-W
The Boston Celtics looked to have turned the season around when they won three straight last week, but they're now looking at a fourth straight loss after falling to the Knicks by 101-95 on Friday. Jeff Green led the scoring with 28 points including four threes while Tyler Zeller added 19 points, but the rest of the team struggled for the most part, especially on defense where the Knicks who rank near the bottom in the league were allowed to shoot 49.4 percent from the field. The Celtics simply need more scoring and they need it from players like Jared Sullinger who is averaging 14.1 points this season but has totalled just 10 points in his last three outings, including zero from Friday's loss. Boston is now just 7-14 on the season and 5-8 at home.
Asian Handicap
Home - (+5.00)
Away - (-5.00)
Pick - Boston Celtics (-5.00)
Odds - 2.05
Stakes - 10/10
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NBA
12-15-2014
LA Clippers vs Detroit Pistons
Home - LA Clippers
Last away matches - L-L-W-W-W-W
The Los Angeles Clippers have won nine of their last 11 games and return from a three-game road trip. On the season, the Clippers are averaging 106.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and are allowing 100.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Blake Griffin leads LA with 22.7 points and 7.3 rebounds while Chris Paul is averaging 17.7 points and 9.8 assists. Jamal Crawford is shooting 43.4 percent from the field and DeAndre Jordan is grabbing 12.5 rebounds per game. The Los Angeles Clippers are back to their elite offensive ways, as they’re averaging 109.2 points on 39 percent shooting from deep in their last five games. The problem is that the Clippers aren’t playing much defense, allowing 100-plus points in five of their last seven games. Spencer Hawes is doubtful with a leg injury.
Away - Detroit Pistons
Last away matches - W-W-L-L-L-L
The Detroit Pistons have lost 13 of their last 15 games and hope to win three straight road games. On the season, the Pistons are averaging 93.4 points on 40.9 percent shooting and are allowing 99.2 points on 45 percent shooting. Greg Monroe leads the Detroit with 15 points and 9.2 rebounds while Josh Smith is averaging 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds. Brandon Jennings is dishing out 6.2 assists per game and Andre Drummond is averaging 11.8 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league all season but have scored a combined 200 points in their last two games, which have produced victories. Still, the Pistons are shooting just 27.2 percent from beyond the arc in their last five games. It’ll be interesting to see if Detroit can keep the momentum going.
Asian Handicap
Home - (-12.00)
Away - (+12.00)
Pick - LA Clippers (-12.00)
Odds - 1.92
Stakes - 8/10
12-15-2014
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets
Home - Cleveland Cavaliers
Last away matches - L-L-W-W-W-L
The Cleveland Cavaliers were really building momentum with eight straight wins but are suddenly staring down the barrel of a possible third straight loss after falling to the Pelicans by 119-114 on Friday. LeBron James returned after sitting out on Thursday to pour in a season-high 41 points on 17 of 24 shooting while Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving added 21 and 17 points respectively, but the Cavs still couldn't match the Pelicans who were allowed to pour in a season-high 64 points in the first half while shooting 55.7 percent for the game. What made it even worse was that the Pelicans lost their best player in Anthony Davis after just seven minutes but other than James' points, no other Cavs player could capitalize on the absence of a shot blocker. With the loss, Cleveland falls to 13-9 on the season and 6-5 on the road.
Away - Charlotte Hornets
Last away matches - L-L-L-L-L-W
The Charlotte Hornets have struggled all season and are staring down the barrel of a third straight loss after getting thumped by the Nets 114-87 on Saturday. In a matchup against a Nets team struggling to find form, the Hornets were slow out of the gates and never really got into the race. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 15 points while Brian Roberts added 14, but the Hornets were completely blown off the court by the Nets who shot season highs of 58.3 percent from the field and 16 of 23 from the three-point line. Charlotte has now lost 12 of their last 14 to fall to 6-17 on the season and 5-8 at home.
Asian Handicap
Home - (-10.00)
Away - (+10.00)
Pick - Cleveland Cavaliers (-10.00)
Odds - 1.92
Stakes - 9/10
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NBA
12-15-2014
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
Home - Philadelphia 76ers
Last away matches - L-L-W-W-L-L
The Philadelphia 76ers just two wins on the entire season but almost grabbed their third on Saturday when they took the Grizzlies to overtime before losing 120-115. Robert Covington led the scoring with 24 points, Hollis Thompson added 21 while Michael Carter-Williams racked up a triple-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, but it still wasn't good enough to get past the Grizzlies who came back from 18 points down over the final seven minutes of regulation to force overtime and steal the win. Another game, another painful defeat, but you can't say the Sixers aren't playing hard because they've been close to winning so many games this season which says a lot when you look at their uninspiring roster.
Away - Boston Celtics
Last away matches - L-L-L-L-W-W
The Boston Celtics looked to have turned the season around when they won three straight last week, but they're now looking at a fourth straight loss after falling to the Knicks by 101-95 on Friday. Jeff Green led the scoring with 28 points including four threes while Tyler Zeller added 19 points, but the rest of the team struggled for the most part, especially on defense where the Knicks who rank near the bottom in the league were allowed to shoot 49.4 percent from the field. The Celtics simply need more scoring and they need it from players like Jared Sullinger who is averaging 14.1 points this season but has totalled just 10 points in his last three outings, including zero from Friday's loss. Boston is now just 7-14 on the season and 5-8 at home.
Asian Handicap
Home - (+5.00)
Away - (-5.00)
Pick - Boston Celtics (-5.00)
Odds - 2.05
Stakes - 10/10
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NBA
12-15-2014
LA Clippers vs Detroit Pistons
Home - LA Clippers
Last away matches - L-L-W-W-W-W
The Los Angeles Clippers have won nine of their last 11 games and return from a three-game road trip. On the season, the Clippers are averaging 106.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and are allowing 100.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Blake Griffin leads LA with 22.7 points and 7.3 rebounds while Chris Paul is averaging 17.7 points and 9.8 assists. Jamal Crawford is shooting 43.4 percent from the field and DeAndre Jordan is grabbing 12.5 rebounds per game. The Los Angeles Clippers are back to their elite offensive ways, as they’re averaging 109.2 points on 39 percent shooting from deep in their last five games. The problem is that the Clippers aren’t playing much defense, allowing 100-plus points in five of their last seven games. Spencer Hawes is doubtful with a leg injury.
Away - Detroit Pistons
Last away matches - W-W-L-L-L-L
The Detroit Pistons have lost 13 of their last 15 games and hope to win three straight road games. On the season, the Pistons are averaging 93.4 points on 40.9 percent shooting and are allowing 99.2 points on 45 percent shooting. Greg Monroe leads the Detroit with 15 points and 9.2 rebounds while Josh Smith is averaging 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds. Brandon Jennings is dishing out 6.2 assists per game and Andre Drummond is averaging 11.8 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league all season but have scored a combined 200 points in their last two games, which have produced victories. Still, the Pistons are shooting just 27.2 percent from beyond the arc in their last five games. It’ll be interesting to see if Detroit can keep the momentum going.
Asian Handicap
Home - (-12.00)
Away - (+12.00)
Pick - LA Clippers (-12.00)
Odds - 1.92
Stakes - 8/10
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