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**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:11 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

How much rest is too much in the NBA playoffs?
By JOE FORTENBAUGH

For those of you who have spent a three or four-night weekend in Las Vegas, you’re fully aware of the fact that there are only two options at your disposal for how to manage rest while attempting to survive all of the temptations that Sin City is notorious for throwing your way.

The first is to push the gas pedal to the floor, throw caution to the wind and try to survive on free drinks and pumped-in oxygen knowing full well that the following week will be a disaster. The alternative option is a game plan dependent upon moderation: Some drinking, some gambling, some partying, some sleep.

The latter of these options will release you back into the real world with little trouble. But I think we’d all agree that a four-day weekend in Las Vegas with a mentality focused on moderation is a failure in and of itself.

That’s why Disney World was created.

Outside of Las Vegas, sufficient rest is an integral component to a healthy and successful lifestyle. But how much rest is too much rest? Do some of us perform in a more efficient manner with six hours of sleep as opposed to eight? Is a 90-minute afternoon nap a good thing or a bad thing? Were I to possess any medical training whatsoever, perhaps I could answer those questions for you. Since I don’t, I’ll simply transition in blunt fashion to how different levels of rest affect NBA playoff teams.

One of the reasonable complaints you’ll hear from sports fans this time of year is the amount of time NBA teams get in between playoff games as opposed to how the NHL operates. For example, the Warriors and Trail Blazers played Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal on Tuesday before receiving three nights of rest prior to Saturday night’s Game 3. In contrast, the Sharks and Predators played a three-overtime Game 4 thriller in Nashville on Thursday night/Friday morning before dropping the Game 5 puck in San Jose approximately 44 hours later.

Which leads us into today’s big question: Is there a sports betting edge to be found in regards to the NBA playoffs based on how much rest takes place in between games?

A thorough examination of the last five NBA postseasons (which includes the 2016 edition) produced the following results:

ZERO DAYS OF REST

Home team SU: 0-2 (.000)
Home team ATS: 1-1 (.500)
Total: 2-0 to the OVER (1.000)

ONE DAY OF REST

Home team SU: 139-94 (.596)
Home team ATS: 106-123-4 (.462)
Total: 115-115-3 (.500)

TWO DAYS OF REST

Home team SU: 68-43 (.612)
Home team ATS: 56-53-2 (.513)
Total: 61-48 to the UNDER (.559)

THREE DAYS OF REST

Home team SU: 24-3 (.888)
Home team ATS: 20-7 (.740)
Total: 15-11-1 to the UNDER (.576)

FOUR DAYS OF REST

Home team SU: 3-1 (.750)
Home team ATS: 3-1 (.750)
Total: 2-2 (.500)

At first glance you’ll likely notice that there are few edges to be gained from a thorough evaluation of rest and how it affects NBA teams during the playoffs, although betting the under in games played on either two or three days of rest has produced small profits over the last five years.

But look closer at what happens in regards to home teams playing on three days of rest, which is something you will see Saturday night in Portland. In those situations over the last five years, home teams are a blazing 24-3 straight-up and 20-7 against the spread, which is good for a winning percentage of 74.0 percent. At the time of publication, Portland was a three-point underdog for Game 4 against Golden State.

Unlike a four-day weekend in Las Vegas, NBA postseason games played on three days of rest happen multiple times a year. However, just like in Las Vegas, the home team almost always wins.

**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:11 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

Sunday's NBA playoffs betting preview and odds

Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks (+5, 203)

Cavaliers lead series 3-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers are putting on a 3-point shooting show and are on the verge of sweeping the Atlanta Hawks for the second straight postseason. Cleveland made 21 3-pointers on Friday - four shy of its record-setting performance in Game 2 - and looks to finish off the host Hawks in Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Backup forward Channing Frye knocked down seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points in Friday's 121-108 victory, which marked the Cavaliers' 11th consecutive postseason win over the Hawks. Cleveland has made 61 3-pointers in the series -- the most through three games of any playoff series in NBA history. "We have some great shooters," Cleveland forward LeBron James told reporters. "The reason why we have great shooters is because that ball is popping - the ball has energy behind it, and guys feel confident when the ball gets to them that they can just let it go." Atlanta was outrebounded by a 55-28 margin in Game 3 but coach Mike Budenholzer downplayed the differential by saying "we outrebounded them in the first game and lost. I think what matters more is who scores the most."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

LINE HISTORY: With their backs up against the wall, the Hawks have opened as 5-point home pups for Game 4 and the line has yet to move off that number. The total opened at 202 and has been bet up to 203. Check out the complete line history here.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (64-25, 42-44-3 ATS, 45-44 O/U): Frye's performance was easily the best postseason showing of his career as his previous best effort was 20 points in 2010 when he played for the Phoenix Suns. He said teammate James Jones told him to shoot more because he's not a good passer and James has also been urging him to hoist more long-range shots. Three other Cavaliers topped 20 points - James had 24 points and 13 rebounds, point guard Kyrie Irving scored 24 points and power forward Kevin Love made five 3-pointers while contributing 21 points and 15 rebounds.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (52-39, 45-45-1 ATS, 41-50 O/U): Atlanta attempted to shake things up in Game 3 by inserting Thabo Sefolosha into the starting lineup and bringing shooting guard Kyle Korver off the bench. The move helped Korver as he made five 3-pointers while scoring 18 points - he averaged five points over the first two contests - while center Al Horford also had a breakout performance with 24 points on 11-of-15 shooting and expressed that more moves are necessary. "We're fighting for our playoff lives right now," Horford told reporters. "At this point, we have to do some changes, because what we've done hasn't worked."

TRENDS:

* Cavaliers are 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Hawks are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games following a SU loss.
* Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last five road games.
* Under is 5-0 in Hawks last five when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder (+1, 198)

Spurs lead series 2-1

Oklahoma City small forward Kevin Durant could be playing his final home game as a member of the franchise when the Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Durant has been coy about his postseason free-agent intentions and an Oklahoma City loss on Sunday would present the Spurs with the opportunity to close out the series at home in Game 5.

Durant isn't interested in discussing whether or not he will return to the Thunder and also scoffed at questions pertaining to how the team will need to win at least one more time in San Antonio to win the series. "We play Sunday," Durant said at Friday's postgame press conference. "We play Sunday. We can't worry about going to San Antonio. We've got another game here." Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard was the Game 3 hero with 31 points and 11 rebounds in a 100-96 victory while power forward LaMarcus Aldridge continued his strong series with 24 points and eight rebounds. Aldridge is averaging 34.3 points and shooting 63.1 percent in the series.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: The Thunder have opened Game 4 as slight 1-point home pups and have remained at that number. The total has been bet down one point from its opening number of 199 to the current 198. Check out the complete line history here.

ABOUT THE SPURS (73-16, 49-40 ATS, 37-50-2 O/U): Veteran point guard Tony Parker scored 19 points in Game 3 after averaging 4.5 over the first two games and also contributed eight rebounds and five assists in a strong all-around effort. "It was great," Parker told reporters. "I got a couple of more shots than usual. Just have to be aggressive. It's all about the team. Kawhi and LaMarcus, they were unbelievable. I just had to do my part." Leonard's 30-point outing was his second of the postseason and he is averaging 23.3 points in the Oklahoma City series.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (60-30, 41-48-1 ATS, 43-47 O/U): Standout point guard Russell Westbrook had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in Game 3 but his five turnovers and porous 10-of-31 shooting stood out in a four-point loss. "Too many shots," Westbrook told reporters. "I've got to do a better job getting guys shots. I've got to get other guys involved, especially to beat this team. Even though I had some shots I usually make, I've got to read and find ways to get guys shots. I take the blame." Durant only took 18 shots (making 10) while scoring 26 points and red-hot power forward Serge Ibaka (15 points on five 3-pointers) could have received more attempts (eight overall, six from 3-point range).

TRENDS:

* Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Conference Semi finals games.
* Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a SU loss.
* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 14-2 in Spurs last 16 road games versus a team with a winning home record.

**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:12 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

Preview: Cavaliers (57-25) at Hawks (48-34)

Date: May 08, 2016 3:30 PM EDT

Though a potential NBA Finals rematch remains far off, the Cleveland Cavaliers appear well-equipped to counter the defending champions' perimeter prowess if it occurs.

A second consecutive prolific 3-point display has the hot-shooting Cavaliers in position to sweep the Atlanta Hawks for a second straight year entering Sunday's Game 4 of this one-sided Eastern Conference semifinal.

A change in venues didn't at all alter Cleveland's devastating marksmanship from beyond the arc. After hitting an NBA playoff-record 25 3-pointers in 45 attempts during a 123-98 home rout in Wednesday's Game 2, the Cavaliers went 21 of 39 en route to a 121-108 win and a 3-0 series lead Friday at Philips Arena.

After J.R. Smith, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving did most of the damage in Game 2, Channing Frye added another element to Cleveland's already formidable offense Friday. The veteran forward finished 7 of 9 from 3 in amassing a playoff career-high 27 points, complementing 24 each from James and Irving and Kevin Love's 21 and 15 rebounds.

The Cavaliers acquired Frye from Orlando at February's trade deadline to bolster their outside shooting, a glaring weakness when ousted by Golden State in last June's Finals. Cleveland shot just 29.3 percent from 3-point range for the six-game series while the Warriors averaged 11.8 3s in their wins.

'We brought him here to shoot,' James said. 'And shoot and shoot and shoot.'

It's safe to say the Cavaliers have addressed the problem. They're averaging 16.9 3s and a scorching 46.6 percent from distance during this postseason.

"When the ball is moving, we have some great shooters," James said. "When we have great shooting, the ball is popping and it has some energy behind it."

The Hawks simply haven't been able to keep up. They held a 101-93 lead with 9:14 remaining in Game 3, then missed six of their next seven shots as Frye and James led Cleveland on a game-changing 20-3 run.

"For the first three quarters, (we) felt really good about what we had going," center Al Horford said. "I think they just took it to another level in the fourth there. They really just got hot and for us, at the end of the day, if they're shooting it like that, they're going to be unstoppable."

Atlanta did have its best offensive performance of the series, shooting 16 of 34 on 3-pointers and 48.8 percent overall after being held to 39.9 percent in the first two games. Kyle Korver, held to 10 points while starting Games 1 and 2, had five 3s and provided 18 points off the bench.

However, the Hawks were outrebounded 55-28 as Cleveland owned an 18-9 advantage in second-chance points. Horford, who recorded 24 points on 11-of-15 shooting, had just one rebound and was a minus-26 on the court.

Still, a surprising inability to defend the perimeter remains Atlanta's biggest challenge. The Hawks held opponents to 33.8 percent on 3-pointers - sixth-best in the league - during the regular season and limited Boston to 30.7 percent in the opening round.

"There are times when in transition, particularly in the first two games and a little bit (Friday), (defense) was a major problem," coach Mike Budenholzer said. "I think that's when they are getting their most open looks."

It's an area the Hawks will need to improve quickly to avoid the same fate as last year, when the Cavaliers swept Atlanta in the East finals.

Cleveland has now won 11 straight playoff games against the Hawks, one shy of matching an NBA record for consecutive postseason victories over a single opponent. The Cavaliers tied the mark with their opening-round sweep of Detroit.

**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:12 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

Preview: Spurs (67-15) at Thunder (55-27)

Date: May 08, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

Russell Westbrook is willing to find out if less means more to help the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The star guard is thinking shooting less and passing more as the Thunder try to knot their Western Conference semifinal series at two games apiece Sunday in Oklahoma City.

While Westbrook had 31 points in Friday night's 100-96 defeat to the Spurs, he needed 31 field-goal attempts to get there. He admitted that contributed to the Thunder lacking an offensive rhythm for most of the contest despite erasing a 15-point halftime deficit.

'Too many shots,' said Westbrook, who ranked ninth in the NBA with 18.1 shots per game. 'I've got to do a better job getting guys shots. I've got to get other guys involved, especially to beat this team. Even though I had some shots I (usually) make, I've got to read and find ways to get guys shots. I take the blame.'

Twenty-five shots may be the cutoff where the Thunder sink or swim. Including the playoffs, the Thunder are 7-8 when Westbrook takes at least 24 shots, but that record changes to 1-5 when he puts up 27 or more. In those 15 games, he's also a better facilitator for his teammates on the lower end of that range of shots - Westbrook has a 2.33 assist-to-turnover ratio taking 24 or 25 shots but a 1.81 mark with 27 or more attempts.

'We know he's going to be very aggressive,' Spurs guard Tony Parker said. 'They go down, we know he's going to be extra aggressive, so we just make sure that everybody's paying attention to weak side defense. He's coming at us. That's who he is. He's got a lot of energy, and he's just going to keep attacking.'

Westbrook was 11 of 25 in Oklahoma City's Game 2 victory.

That doesn't mean the Spurs can slack off Kevin Durant, who has been effective when he's gotten the ball. He's gone 19 for 30 inside the arc over the last two games - 21 for 37 overall - and made all five of his shots in the paint Friday night.

The Spurs likely will keep attacking through LaMarcus Aldridge. He finished with 24 points on 8-of-21 shooting, but that was an improvement for the Thunder after Aldridge torched them for 79 points on 75 percent shooting in the first two games. While he was slightly out of sync, the forward also appears prepared to make adjustments to what made the Thunder relatively more successful.

"They pick their spots when they double," said Aldridge, whose eight baskets came from 13 feet out or further Friday. "When I tried to go quick to the baseline, they doubled early and I think that's their scheme - if I try to go baseline, then they're going to double team me. Other than that they played me straight up."

San Antonio was held to 20 points in the paint - the only other time it scored that few dating to the 2000-01 postseason came in 2004 against the Los Angeles Lakers - after racking up 90 in the first two games. But proving their versatility, the Spurs connected on 10 of 19 from 3-point range in the Game 3 victory as they continued to be ruthless from deep.

"They made tough 2s, they made 3s," Durant said. "We did a good job of making them shoot tough shots, but they made them."

The Spurs have connected at a 45.8 percent clip from beyond the arc in the postseason, well above their 37.5 percent mark for the season.

The series returns to San Antonio for Game 5 on Tuesday.

**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:13 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

Handicapping Sweeps
By Marc Lawrence

The NBA Playoffs often find many twists and turns when it comes to handicapping the postseason.

One of the more enlightening is when teams are winless in a series and are about to be swept.

How do they respond?

We put the question to our all-knowing, well-oiled database and the results are clearly definitive.

Take a look.

These are results for teams in Game Four of a playoff series, down 0-3.

All results are since 1991 and are SU (Straight Up), ATS (Against The Spread), and in Over/Under total sequence unless noted otherwise.

Home:
24-41 SU and 27-35-3 ATS
32-31-2 Over/Under
23-21-2 ATS as an underdog
3-14-1 ATS as a favorite

Away:
2-7 SU and ATS
10-1 Over/Under
2-7 ATS dog
0-0 ATS favorite

As you can see it’s out with the old and in with the new when it comes to teams staving off elimination in Game Four of a best of seven playoff series – especially when favored to win.

FYI: Underdog of more than eight points are 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS while teams off an ATS win are 0-6 SU and 0-5-1 ATS.

Meanwhile, games with an Over / Under total of more than 210 points are 5-1 OVER.

There you have it.

Another edge to add to your handicapping arsenal this postseason.

The above results include outcomes from this year's postseason when the Cavaliers and Spurs swept the Pistons and Grizzlies respectively in the first round.

**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:13 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

Sunday's Tip Sheet
By Chris David

Eastern Conference – Game 4
Cleveland at Atlanta (ABC, 3:35 p.m. ET)
Cavaliers lead series 3-0

After setting an NBA record with 25 baskets from 3-point land in Game 2 last Wednesday, the Cavaliers followed up that effort with 21 bombs from downtown on Friday as they defeated the Hawks 121-108 in Game 3 as 2 ½-point road favorites.

The game was closer than the final score indicated and much tighter than the 25-point blowout in Game 2 but a loss is a loss and the Hawks are all too familiar with this result versus the Cavaliers. Including Friday’s setback, Atlanta has now dropped 10 straight to Cleveland and it’s a dreadful 1-9 against the spread in those losses.

The series isn’t over yet but with Cleveland opening as a 5 ½-point road favorite for Game 4 on Sunday, it appears the oddsmakers have lost hope in Atlanta.

Including Friday’s setback, the Hawks are now 1-3 both SU and ATS as home underdogs this season and all three losses were 10-plus points.

NBA expert Kevin Rogers believes it's hard to go against Cleveland when they're ready to advance, especially lately.

He explained, "The Cavaliers are 1-0 in close-out games in this year's postseason, plus they went 3-0 both SU and ATS in close-out games of the 2015 playoffs. Three of those victories occurred on the road -- Detroit in the first round this year plus victories against Boston and Chicago last year. Since 2011, LeBron James-led teams have compiled a 14-4 SU and 11-7 ATS mark when trying to clinch a series, but two of those losses came with his team (Heat) leading 3-0 on the road in the first round in 2011 and 2012."

It should also be noted that in his playoff career, LeBron has been in 10 series where his team has built a 3-0 series lead. Those teams finished off the sweep eight times while capturing victories in five games in the other two series.

Atlanta has dropped three consecutive games during the regular season four times. After the third loss, the Hawks rebounded with four emphatic wins and three came by double digits while the offense posted 112, 103, 127 and 103 points.

The team total on the Hawks for Game 4 is 99 ½ while the Cavaliers have a number of 104. After watching Cleveland put up 123 and 121 points, it’s hard not to go against them, especially when a guy like Channing Frye hits 7-of-9 from 3-point land for the Cavs and finishes with a career-high 27 points.

The Hawks got a great performance from an outsider in Game 1 when backup point guard Dennis Schroder erupted for 27 points in 29 minutes. Since then, he’s only played a combined 26 minutes while posting 13 points. I know Jeff Teague has played better in the last two games but Schroder has a different gear and will likely be the starter in Atlanta next season.

After two straight ‘over’ tickets in this series, oddsmakers opened Game 4’s total at 202 and it’s been bet up to 203. Despite Friday’s shootout, Atlanta has watched the ‘under’ go 12-3 in 15 home playoff games under Mike Budenholzer. And since LeBron rejoined the Cavs, the club has watched the ’under’ go 8-3-2 in road playoff games. Even though the trends could have you leaning low, the recent offensive fireworks can't be ignored.

The Cavaliers have played at 3:30 p.m. ET six times this season and have posted a 6-0 mark in these spots, which includes a 106-101 win over Detroit in Game 1 of their first round series. Atlanta has gone 2-2 in afternoon games.

For those believing the Hawks can become the first team in the NBA to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first three games, then check out 5dimes.eu and grab a generous return of 65/1 odds (Bet $100 to win $6,500).

If necessary, Game 5 will take place on Tuesday from Quicken Loans Arena.

Western Conference – Game 4
San Antonio at Oklahoma City (TNT, 8:05 p.m. ET)
Spurs lead series 2-1

San Antonio opened this series with a wire-to-wire blowout in Game 1 but it’s been nothing but close calls in the last two games. The Spurs earned a 100-96 victory on Friday against Oklahoma City as 2 ½-point road favorites and the outcome came down to the final quarter.

The Thunder led 81-77 with seven minutes remaining in the fourth but were outscored 23-15 and San Antonio earned 11 of those points from the free throw line. OKC couldn’t buy a shot from 3-point land (0-for-5) during this span and turned the ball over three times while looking stagnant on offense.

Looking at the big picture, this best-of-seven matchup has become a game of 2 on 2 with Leonard and Aldridge clashing with Durant and Westbrook.

San Antonio won that battle Friday as Kawhi Leonard led the team with 31 points and 11 boards, which came after a 14-point effort in Game 2’s loss. LaMarcus Aldridge dropped in 24 points on Friday and he’s averaging 34.3 points per game in this series. Those numbers are much needed for San Antonio since it appears that “Father Time” has caught up with Tim Duncan (4 PPG, 4 RPG) a bit earlier than most expected.

All of the blame for OKC is usually pointed at Russell Westrbook, and that criticism is sometimes deserving. He finished with 31 points in Game 3 but he took 13 more shots than Kevin Durant (18) and that includes an ugly 3-of-10 performance from 3-point land. KD finished with 26 and only took six attempts in the fourth quarter.

Westbrook owned his play in Game 3. "Execution. That starts with me," Westbrook said. "I've got to do a better job of executing and putting guys in position to score the basketball, especially late. And especially against good defense. You've got to find ways to move the ball around and that starts with me, so I've got to do a better job leading into the next game."

Fast forward to Sunday’s key matchup and the Spurs have been installed as short road favorites (-1) over the Thunder and that’s a real tricky number to handicap.

Oklahoma City has gone 2-0 both SU and ATS off a loss in this year’s postseason and it should feel confident at home versus the Spurs. The Thunder have gone 11-3 against San Antonio in their last 14 meetings at Chesapeake Energy Arena and that includes a 5-2 record in the playoffs.

However, the Thunder are underdogs and their numbers when catching points haven’t been great at the betting counter. OKC is 2-12 as an underdog this season and that includes a 0-2 mark at home.

Even though this venue hasn’t been kind to San Antonio, Gregg Popovich’s team is 8-2 in its last 10 playoff games on the road which includes three victories in this year’s postseason.

The total for the first three games in this series closed at 200 and the ‘under’ has cashed in the last two games. Overall, the ‘under’ has cashed in six of the past eight meetings between the pair. Sunday’s number is hovering around 198 and that’s the lowest total that these teams have seen since a Christmas Day affair in 2014. That game went ‘over’ the number, easily.

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has adjusted their series odds to San Antonio at minus-900 (Bet $100 to win $11) while the takeback on Oklahoma City has ballooned to plus-600 (Bet $100 to win $600.)

After this game, the series heads back to San Antonio on Tuesday for Game 5.

**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:13 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

Previews, Streaks, Tips, Notes

San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder May 8, 8:00 EST

San Antonio is a slight favorite (-1.0) for game four of the Conference Semifinals vs Oklahoma City. Intriguing, Spurs have been know to sputter on enemy hardwood laying two or less ponts. In the last seven situations the Spurs are 1-6 against the betting line. Add the fact Spurs haven't exactly been lining bettors' pockets in Oklahoma City at just 3-11 ATS you bet San Antonio at some risk.

**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:22 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 8

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CLEVELAND (64 - 25) at ATLANTA (52 - 39) - 5/8/2016, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 100-85 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 83-57 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
ATLANTA is 57-40 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games when leading in a playoff series since 1996.
ATLANTA is 7-24 ATS (-19.4 Units) in the second round of the playoffs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 11-6 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 11-6 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (73 - 16) at OKLAHOMA CITY (60 - 30) - 5/8/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 155-114 ATS (+29.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 49-40 ATS (+5.0 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 48-35 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 72-55 ATS (+11.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 39-48 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-35 ATS (-12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-8 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-10 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
12 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**TheGame** · 05-08-2016, 08:23 AM

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NBA

Sunday, May 8

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Trend Report
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3:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. ATLANTA
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Cleveland

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
San Antonio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio

**Satch** · 05-08-2016, 10:04 AM

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Preview: Cleveland At Atlanta

When: 3:30 PM ET, Sunday, May 8, 2016
Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

Matchup Edge

CLE	Edge in:	ATL
	Points Per Game
	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

The Cleveland Cavaliers are putting on a 3-point shooting show and are on the verge of sweeping the Atlanta Hawks for the second straight postseason. Cleveland made 21 3-pointers on Friday - four shy of its record-setting performance in Game 2 - and looks to finish off the host Hawks in Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Backup forward Channing Frye knocked down seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points in Friday's 121-108 victory, which marked the Cavaliers' 11th consecutive postseason win over the Hawks. Cleveland has made 61 3-pointers in the series -- the most through three games of any playoff series in NBA history. "We have some great shooters," Cleveland forward LeBron James told reporters. "The reason why we have great shooters is because that ball is popping - the ball has energy behind it, and guys feel confident when the ball gets to them that they can just let it go." Atlanta was outrebounded by a 55-28 margin in Game 3 but coach Mike Budenholzer downplayed the differential by saying "we outrebounded them in the first game and lost. I think what matters more is who scores the most."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS: Frye's performance was easily the best postseason showing of his career as his previous best effort was 20 points in 2010 when he played for the Phoenix Suns. He said teammate James Jones told him to shoot more because he's not a good passer and James has also been urging him to hoist more long-range shots. Three other Cavaliers topped 20 points - James had 24 points and 13 rebounds, point guard Kyrie Irving scored 24 points and power forward Kevin Love made five 3-pointers while contributing 21 points and 15 rebounds.

ABOUT THE HAWKS: Atlanta attempted to shake things up in Game 3 by inserting Thabo Sefolosha into the starting lineup and bringing shooting guard Kyle Korver off the bench. The move helped Korver as he made five 3-pointers while scoring 18 points - he averaged five points over the first two contests - while center Al Horford also had a breakout performance with 24 points on 11-of-15 shooting and expressed that more moves are necessary. "We're fighting for our playoff lives right now," Horford told reporters. "At this point, we have to do some changes, because what we've done hasn't worked."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Cavaliers C Tristan Thompson had 13 rebounds in Game 3 and is averaging 11.3 in the series.

2. Atlanta PG Jeff Teague had 19 points and 14 assists in Game 3 after averaging 11 points (on 5-of-19 shooting) and five assists in the first two games.

3. Cleveland SG J.R. Smith is 13-of-24 from 3-point range in the series.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 118, Hawks 107

**Satch** · 05-08-2016, 10:06 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

ATS Trends

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Conference Semifinals games.
Cavaliers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Atlanta

Hawks are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Hawks are 4-9-2 ATS in their last 15 Sunday games.
Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Hawks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Hawks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Hawks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Hawks are 5-17-1 ATS in their last 23 Conference Semifinals games.
Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Hawks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Hawks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Central.

OU Trends

Cleveland

Over is 6-1 in Cavaliers last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-2 in Cavaliers last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Cavaliers last 13 vs. NBA Southeast.
Over is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 73-32-3 in Cavaliers last 108 Sunday games.

Atlanta

Under is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Hawks last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 7-2 in Hawks last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 8-3 in Hawks last 11 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Hawks last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 23-9 in Hawks last 32 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 7-3 in Hawks last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Head to Head

Cavaliers are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta.
Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

**Satch** · 05-08-2016, 10:09 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

Preview: San Antonio At Oklahoma City

When: 8:00 PM ET, Sunday, May 8, 2016
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Matchup Edge

SA	Edge in:	OKC
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Oklahoma City small forward Kevin Durant could be playing his final home game as a member of the franchise when the Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Durant has been coy about his postseason free-agent intentions and an Oklahoma City loss on Sunday would present the Spurs with the opportunity to close out the series at home in Game 5.

Durant isn't interested in discussing whether or not he will return to the Thunder and also scoffed at questions pertaining to how the team will need to win at least one more time in San Antonio to win the series. "We play Sunday," Durant said at Friday's postgame press conference. "We play Sunday. We can't worry about going to San Antonio. We've got another game here." Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard was the Game 3 hero with 31 points and 11 rebounds in a 100-96 victory while power forward LaMarcus Aldridge continued his strong series with 24 points and eight rebounds. Aldridge is averaging 34.3 points and shooting 63.1 percent in the series.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE SPURS: Veteran point guard Tony Parker scored 19 points in Game 3 after averaging 4.5 over the first two games and also contributed eight rebounds and five assists in a strong all-around effort. "It was great," Parker told reporters. "I got a couple of more shots than usual. Just have to be aggressive. It's all about the team. Kawhi and LaMarcus, they were unbelievable. I just had to do my part." Leonard's 30-point outing was his second of the postseason and he is averaging 23.3 points in the Oklahoma City series.

ABOUT THE THUNDER: Standout point guard Russell Westbrook had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in Game 3 but his five turnovers and porous 10-of-31 shooting stood out in a four-point loss. "Too many shots," Westbrook told reporters. "I've got to do a better job getting guys shots. I've got to get other guys involved, especially to beat this team. Even though I had some shots I usually make, I've got to read and find ways to get guys shots. I take the blame." Durant only took 18 shots (making 10) while scoring 26 points and red-hot power forward Serge Ibaka (15 points on five 3-pointers) could have received more attempts (eight overall, six from 3-point range).

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Durant and Westbrook have each scored 25 points in the same playoff game on 33 occasions - tied for second all-time with the former Los Angeles Lakers' duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

2. Oklahoma City C Steven Adams has reached double digits on the boards in all three games and is averaging 12.7 rebounds in the series.

3. San Antonio SG Danny Green is 10-for-19 from 3-point range in the series while averaging 11.7 points.

PREDICTION: Thunder 105, Spurs 104

**Satch** · 05-08-2016, 10:10 AM

Re: NBA Betting Info. 5/8

ATS Trends

San Antonio

Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Conference Semifinals games.
Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Spurs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
Spurs are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Spurs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Spurs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Northwest.

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Thunder are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 29-10-2 ATS in their last 41 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Thunder are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Thunder are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Thunder are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games.

OU Trends

San Antonio

Under is 14-2 in Spurs last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 9-2 in Spurs last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 8-2 in Spurs last 10 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 Conference Semifinals games.
Under is 12-4 in Spurs last 16 road games.
Under is 20-7 in Spurs last 27 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 19-7 in Spurs last 26 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-3 in Spurs last 11 Sunday games.
Under is 5-2 in Spurs last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 13-6 in Spurs last 19 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Oklahoma City

Under is 6-1 in Thunder last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 Conference Semifinals games.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 home games.
Over is 7-2 in Thunder last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Thunder last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-3 in Thunder last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 17-8 in Thunder last 25 games playing on 1 days rest.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Oklahoma City.
Favorite is 20-8-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings.
Spurs are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Spurs are 3-11 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Oklahoma City.

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