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NBA | Monday, December 20

Hot Teams
- Mavericks are 14-1 in last 15 games; they're 6-0 as an underdog. Heat won its last 12 games, covering nine of last 11.
- Spurs won last three games, but are 0-3 vs spread in last three, with wins by 2-1-6ot.
- Milwaukee is 3-1-1 vs spread in last five games, 5-3 as a road dog. Blazers won last two games, but covered one of last five.
- Clippers won last two games; they're 2-4 as home favorite.
- Rockets won three of last four games, covered seven of last nine.

Cold Teams
- Orlando lost six of last seven games; they should have their new guys in lineup tonight. Hawks lost three of their last four games.
- Hornets lost 10 of their last 15 games.
- Cavaliers lost 10 of last 11 games (3-3 vs spread last six). Jazz split their last eight games; they're 1-3 as a road favorite.
- Bobcats lost their last eight road games (3-5 vs spread). Wizards lost last seven games, losing last game by a point to Miami.
- Suns are 1-5 vs spread in game following last six wins.
- Minnesota lost last five games, but covered last three.
- Warriors lost last eight games (1-3 vs spread last four).

Totals
- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
- Under is 10-1 in last 11 New Orleans games. Last five Indiana home games went over the total.
- Seven of last ten Cleveland games went over the total.
- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Charlotte games.
- Six of last seven Dallas games went over the total. Five of Miami's last six games stayed under.
- Over is 7-3 in last ten Phoenix road games.
- Five of last seven Milwaukee games stayed under.
- Clippers' last three games went over the total.
- Last four Golden State games stayed under the total.

Back-to-Back
- Hawks are 4-5 vs spread if they played night before, 2-1 if they won.
- Pacers, Hornets are both 2-2 vs spread if they played night before.
- Suns are 1-4 vs spread if they played the night before.
- Rockets are 1-3 vs spread on road if they played night before.

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7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. WASHINGTON
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Charlotte is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Orlando's last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Orlando is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Atlanta is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando

7:00 PM
UTAH vs. CLEVELAND
Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Utah is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
Cleveland is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah

7:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. INDIANA
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Indiana's last 13 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
DALLAS vs. MIAMI
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Dallas is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

8:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing Phoenix

10:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PORTLAND
Milwaukee is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Portland
Milwaukee is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Portland's last 15 games at home
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. GOLDEN STATE
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

10:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Minnesota's last 18 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 6-17 SU in their last 23 games
LA Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

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Charlotte at Washington

The Bobcats look to bounce back from a 90-85 loss to Atlanta and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games following a SU defeat. Charlotte is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even.

Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+4).

Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20

Game 501-502: Orlando at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 124.377; Atlanta 119.878
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 4 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 186
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-1); Over

Game 503-504: New Orleans at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.623; Indiana 115.566
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 1; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 3; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+3); Under

Game 505-506: Utah at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.687; Cleveland 110.572
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 12; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7; 197
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7); Under

Game 507-508: Charlotte at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 111.990; Washington 111.622
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 4; 185
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+4); Over

Game 509-510: Dallas at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 123.011; Miami 131.257
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 8;
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 6 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-6 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Phoenix at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 115.057; San Antonio 125.614
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 10 1/2; 220
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 12; 213
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+12); Over

Game 513-514: Milwaukee at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 118.594; Portland 119.750
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1; 179
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3 1/2; 181
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+3 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Minnesota at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 109.846; LA Clippers 117.684
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8; 216
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-4); Over

Game 517-518: Houston at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.846; Golden State 115.326
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 3 1/2; 223
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 1 1/2; 212
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-1 1/2); Over

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Jimmy Boyd

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors

Houston is just 4-11 on the road this season. Playing without a day of rest, the Rockets will have their work cut out for themselves against the fresher, run-and-gun Warriors.

Playing back-to-back has not been a favorable situation for Houston, which is 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games playing without rest. In addition, Golden State has been phenomenal as a home dog. In fact, the Warriors are 50-23-2 ATS in their last 75 games in the role. They are also 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 4.5 or fewer points.

These teams have split this season's previous two meetings with the home team winning each. In fact, the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Expect this trend to continue here tonight.

Bet the Warriors +1½.

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Jorge Gonzalez

Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Orlando Magic will be heading to Atlanta with a new roster and some revenge in tonight’s action. The Magic acquired guard Gilbert arenas, forward Hedo Turkuglo, guard Jason Richardson, forward Earl Clark and sent forward Rashard Lewis to the Washington Wizards and guard Vince Carter, forward Mickael Pietrus, center Marcin Gortat to the phoenix Suns.

The Atlanta Hawks will have Joe Johnson back in action for third game since an early return from an elbow injury. The Hawks could have moved into second place but they lost to the lowly New Jersey Nets 89-82.

The Hawks must have been looking ahead to this game Orlando and will look to win their second straight over the Magic. The Hawks beat the Magic 80-74 on December 6 in Orlando.

The Hawks have the advantage in this spot with a team that has played with one another for some time.

The Magic are going to need a few games to get the four new players on the same page too play quality basketball.

Take the Hawks +2½ here as a slight underdog!