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Trail Blazers at Spurs: What bettors need to know

Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs (-6, 213.5)

The San Antonio Spurs own the best record in the Western Conference and are enjoying a six-game winning streak. The Portland Trail Blazers, who visit the Spurs on Friday, sit 1 1/2 games back in second place in the conference and have recovered from a rough patch with three straight victories. The Spurs are averaging 108.7 points during their winning streak and put up at least 100 in each of the last 10 games.

San Antonio’s recent scoring binge puts it right on the pace with the Trail Blazers, who lead the NBA in scoring at an average of 109.1 points. They put up 20 of their 108 in the last 5:24 on Wednesday to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and used big fourth quarters to knock off Orlando and Boston as well on the 3-0 homestand. Portland gets a much more difficult test on the four-game road trip that begins with the Spurs and takes it through Dallas, Houston and Oklahoma City over five days.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, CSN Northwest (Portland), FSN Southwest (San Antonio)

LINE: The Spurs opened as 5.5-point faves and are now at -6. The total opened at 212.5 and has gone up to 213.5.

COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Portland (-11.5) - San Antonio (-14) + home court (-3) = San Antonio -5.5

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (29-9, 22-16 ATS): Portland hoists up more 3-pointers than all but one team in the league and even LaMarcus Aldridge got into the act on Wednesday, connecting from beyond the arc to spark the end-of-game surge. Aldridge got a little closer to the rim down the stretch and scored six straight points to give the Blazers the lead and cap off a 32-point, 18-rebound effort. “He knew it was winning time and I just felt like you could see him with the determination of making a play at the rim,” coach Terry Stotts told reporters. Aldridge is averaging 29.7 points and 13.3 boards over the last three games.

ABOUT THE SPURS (31-8, 20-19 ATS): San Antonio’s players are plenty familiar with “winning time” and coach Gregg Popovich gave Tony Parker the credit for holding the team together in a 109-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday after Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan had gone to the bench. Parker had 25 points and nine assists in the win and has put up at least 25 points in three of the last four contests. The win kicked off a four-game homestand, and the Spurs own a 16-5 record in their own building.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Trail Blazers are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
* Spurs are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 game versus the Northwest.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Blazers have taken the last three in the series, including a 136-106 rout in its last trip to San Antonio on Mar. 8.

2. Portland is 14-0 when holding its opponents under 100 points.

3. Ginobili is averaging 13.5 points in two games since returning from a hamstring injury.

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NBA betting

Ainge confirms Rondo to debut Friday

After a few days of speculation, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed that PG Rajon Rondo will return to the lineup against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night.

Ainge stated on 98.5 FM in Boston that "unless there are any setbacks [Thursday], we're anticipating him playing [Friday}."

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Australian Open betting tidbits: Day 6

The second half of the men's bracket continues the Third Round action as we continue to dig up essential betting tidbits for the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal (1) v Gael Monfils (25)

- Nadal has only played played a total of four sets through the first two rounds.
- Through two rounds Monfils is winning 85 percent of his first serve points.

David Young v Kei Nishikori (16)

- The is the first appearance in the Third Round for David Young at the Aussie Open.
- Nishijori breezed through his Second Round match, winning, 6-1, 6-1, 7-6.

Milos Ranoic (11) v Grigor Dimitrov (22)

- Ranoic served 27 aces, while hitting 63 winners in his Second Round match.
- Dmitrov was five for 21 in break point opportunities in his Second Round match.

Benoit Paire (27) v Roberto Bautista Agut

- Paire has never made it past the Third Round in a Grand Slam event.
- Bautista Agu won sets four and five in a huge upset of No. 5 ranked Juan Martin Del Potro in Round 2.

Andy Murray (4) v Feliciano Lopez (26)

- Murray's first two matches have averaged one hour and 4 minutes in length.
- Lopez has not beaten Murray in seven career matches against him, the last being in the 2012 U.S. Open.

Stephane Robert v Martin Klizan

- Robert is a qualifier making his first appearance in the Third Round of a Grand Slam event.
- Klizan is also a qualifier. He had only five unforced errors in his Second Round match.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (10) v Gilles Simon (18)

- Tsonga has lost two of his last three meetings against Simon.
- Simon was in his second consecutive five set match of the Aussie open.

Teymuraz Gabashvili v Roger Federer (6)

- Gabashvili won his Second Round match with 51 unforced errors to 24 winners.
- Seventy-six percent of Federer's first servers were in, in his Second Round match.

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NBA

Hot teams
-- Clippers won six of last seven games (8-4 AF).
-- Toronto won three of its last four games (5-1 last six HF).
-- Washington won four of its last six games (1-3 last four HF). Bulls won six of their last seven games (6-5 AU).
-- Pistons won last two games, after losing previous seven.
-- Memphis won five of last six games (8-2 last 10 HF). Sacramento won four of its last five games (4-2 last six AU).
-- Portland won five of its last seven games (6-2 AU). San Antonio won last six games, covered three of last four at home.
-- Nuggets won six of their last seven games (4-8 HF).
-- Mavericks won three of their last four games (9-2 last 11 AU).
-- Warriors won 11 of last 13 games (0-3 vs spread last three).

Cold Teams
-- Knicks lost last two games, by 10-28 points, after winning previous five games before that.
-- Orlando lost its last nine games (1-8 vs spread). Bobcats lost eight of last ten, covered one of last five games.
-- Miami lost its last three games, by 10-9-17 points (1-6 last seven AF) 76ers lost four of last five games.
-- Minnesota lost three of its last four games (2-4 last six AU).
-- Lakers lost 12 of their last 13 games (2-5 last seven AU). Celtics lost nine of last ten games (3-0 last three HF).
-- Jazz lost their last four road games.
-- Cavaliers lost seven of their last nine road games (7-10 AU).
-- Suns lost three of their last four games (6-2 last eight HF).
-- Thunder lost three of their last four games.

Series records
-- Clippers won last three games with Knicks, by 14-13-13 points.
-- Bobcats won three of last four games with Orlando.
-- 76ers lost 19 of last 20 games with Miami (9-7 vs spread last 16).
-- Raptors won eight of last nine games with Minnesota.
-- Bulls lost three of last four games with Washington.
-- Lakers won four of last five games with Boston.
-- Pistons lost eight of last nine games with Utah.
-- Kings lost nine of last ten games with Memphis.
-- Portland won 12 of last 16 games against the Spurs.
-- Nuggets won six of last eight games with Cleveland.
-- Suns won last two games with Dallas (2-14 in previous 16).
-- Thunder won eight of last ten games with Golden State.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Clipper games went over the total; six of last eight New York games stayed under.
-- Nine of last eleven Charlotte road games went over.
-- Five of last six Miami road games went over total.
-- Six of last eight Toronto home games went over total.
-- Last three Washington home games went over total.
-- Last four Boston home games stayed under the total.
-- Last eleven Detroit home games went over the total.
-- Last seven Sacramento road games went over total.
-- Six of last seven Portland road games went over total.
-- Last four Denver home games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Dallas road games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Oklahoma City games stayed under

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Columbus won last four games, outscored opponents 16-8.
-- Ducks won their last eight games, allowing 17 goals.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost its last three games, all by one goal.
-- Blackhawks lost four of their last five games.

Totals
-- Three of last four Washington games stayed under.
-- Seven of last eight Anaheim games went over total.

Series records
-- Blue Jackets lost their last five games with Washington.
-- Ducks won their last five games with Chicago.

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Football Crusher
no play
(System Record: 55-4, won last game)
Overall Record: 55-50-1

Hockey Crusher
Chicago Blackhawks -130 over Anaheim Ducks
(System Record: 55-2, lost last game)
Overall Record: 55-39-1

Basketball Crusher
Portland Trail Blazers +6 over San Antonio Spurs
(System Record: 34-4, won last game)
Overall Record: 34-45-2

Soccer Crusher
St Etienne + Lille OVER 2
This match is happening in France
(System Record: 509-18, won last game)
Overall Record: 509-440-74

Here are the rest of his hockey and basketball plays for today...


Hockey
Columbus Blue Jackets -126 over Washington Capitals
Columbus Blue Jackets + Washington Capitals OVER 5.5
Chicago Blackhawks + Anaheim Ducks OVER 5.5


Basketball
Orlando Magic +1.5 over Charlotte
Minnesota Timberwolves +2 over Toronto
Golden State Warriors +1.5 over Oklahoma City Thunder

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NCAA Basketball Picks

WI-Green Bay at Wright State

The Phoenix travel to Wright State tonight to face a Raiders team that is coming off a 58-53 win over Illinois-Chicago and is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games following a SU victory. WI-Green Bay is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Phoenix favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 825-826: WI-Green Bay at Wright State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 62.432; Wright State 57.215 Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 5 Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-2 1/2)

Game 827-828: Southern Illinois at Bradley (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 51.367; Bradley 52 Dunkel Line: Bradley by 1 Vegas Line: Bradley by 4 Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (+4)

Game 829-830: Canisius at Iona (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 51.420; Iona 60.438 Dunkel Line: Iona by 9 Vegas Line: Iona by 7 Dunkel Pick: Iona (-7)

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Today's NBA Picks

LA Clippers at New York

The Knicks play host to the Clippers tonight with LA coming off a 129-127 win over Dallas and carrying a 1-4 ATS record in its last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. New York is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Knicks favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New York (+4). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 801-802: Chicago at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 114.941; Washington 124.193 Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 9 1/2; 179 Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 4 1/2; 183 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4 1/2); Under

Game 803-804: Miami at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Miami 124.281; Philadelphia 111.648 Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 12 1/2; 216 Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 10; 211 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Miami (-10); Over

Game 805-806: Minnesota at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 125.309; Toronto 125.408 Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 212 Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 205 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2); Over

Game 807-808: LA Clippers at New York (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 119.270; New York 122.713 Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 3 1/2; 197 Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4; 201 1/2 Dunkel Pick: New York (+4); Under

Game 809-810: Charlotte at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 113.371; Orlando 110.009 Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 3 1/2; 184 Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 189 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-1); Under

Game 811-812: LA Lakers at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 109.322; Boston 113.302 Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 4; 211 Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 7; 204 1/2 Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+7); Over

Game 813-814: Utah at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.476; Detroit 116.071 Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 1 1/2; 204 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 815-816: Sacramento at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 118.825; Memphis 122.388 Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 3 1/2; 194 Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 6; 199 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+6); Under

Game 817-818: Portland at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.904; San Antonio 130.527 Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 9 1/2; 220 Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 213 Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-6); Over

Game 819-820: Dallas at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 120.631; Phoenix 117.252 Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 3 1/2; 208 Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 211 Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-1); Under

Game 821-822: Cleveland at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 113.124; Denver 123.719 Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 10 1/2; 221 Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 6 1/2; 213 Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6 1/2); Over

Game 823-824: Golden State at Oklahoma City (9:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 126.494; Oklahoma City 123.949 Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 2 1/2; 202 Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 1 1/2; 207 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+1 1/2); Under

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Free winner FRI Denver NBA -6

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Cappers Access

Knicks +3.5
Warriors +1.5

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Gamblers Data

Free Plays Friday

Columbus -115

Ducks +110

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Today's NHL Picks

Anaheim at Chicago

The Blackhawks look to snap Anaheim's 8-game winning streak and build on their 10-3 record in their last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents. Chicago is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: Washington at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.885; Columbus 10.674 Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-130); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington (+110); Over

Game 53-54: Anaheim at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.233; Chicago 12.785 Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-135); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-135); Under

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Paul Leiner

100* Bulls/Wizards Over 185

50* Iona -7

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NCAAB

Friday, January 17

Green Bay won its last seven games, winning at Milwaukee in OT in last game after being down 7 with 3:29 left; Phoenix lost six of last eight with Wright State, losing last meeting in double OT. Wright State won six of last seven games, winning first two Horizon home tilts by 12-7 points. Raiders are #2 in country, forcing turnovers 25.4% of the time. Horizon home teams are 3-7 vs spread in games with spread of less than 5 points.

Road team won six of last eight Bradley-Southern Illinois games; Salukis won three of last four visits to Peoria, losing by 3 here LY. Bradley lost three in row, 12 of last 14 games; they're 1-4 in Valley, shooting 29.4% from arc (#316 in US). SIU lost four of last six games, beating UNI by a hoop last game after being down 11 at half- they're 1-6 on road, winning at Loyola, IL. MVC home favorites are 9-3 vs spread.

Iona won four of last five, 10 of last 14 games with Canisius, winning last six played here, with five of those six by 9+ points. Gaels are 3-0 at home in MAAC, winning by 9-26-9 points. MAAC home favorites of 7+ points are 5-9 vs spread. Canisius is 5-1 in MAAC, splitting pair of road games that were decided by total of 7 points; four of Griffins' last five games were decided by 4 or less points, or in OT.