NBA - Stats Matchups

Houston Rockets at Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA | 7 PM ET)

• The Rockets look to win 9 straight for the first time in nearly 9 years. The Rockets have also won 8 straight away from home, and according to center Yao Ming, “this is the time to keep our winning streak.” EDGE: ROCKETS
• The Cavaliers will have Drew Gooden and Daniel Gibson in the lineup for this contest, and LeBron James has been carrying this team through the injuries in averaging 30 points per game. Houston has had a tough time stopping James, as he is scoring an average of 32 points in the last 2 meetings against them. EDGE: CAVS (Bet Cleveland +1 at Sportsbetting - the best line available at last check!)
• Rockets are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games.
• Rockets are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. Central Division.
• Cavaliers are 39-19-1 ATS in their last 59 Tuesday games.
• The OVER is 19-7-1 in Cleveland's last 27 Tuesday games.
• The UNDER is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
• The UNDER is 7-2 in Cleveland's last 9 games vs. Southwest Division.
• The UNDER is 11-3 in Houston's last 14 games vs. Central Division.
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New York Knicks at Washington Wizards (7 PM ET)

• Washington snapped its 8-game losing streak by knocking off the Clippers at the buzzer last Wednesday and will try to win consecutive games for the first time in almost a month. The Wizards still aren't healthy enough to compete with the elite teams in the East, but Caron Butler, Etan Thomas and Gilbert Arenas could all return in the near future, giving this team hope for a strong finish. (Check status on the Pregame Wire!) EDGE: WIZARDS (Bet Washington -6.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
• The Wizards have won 5 of the last 6 home meetings with the Knicks, who are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 games between the teams overall. New York has lost 9 of its last 10 games, losing at Boston last Wednesday after winning at Milwaukee on February 9th. SLIGHT EDGE: WIZARDS
• Wizards are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. Atlantic Division.
• Wizards are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Tuesday games.
• The OVER is 13-5 in New York's last 18 road games
• The UNDER is 14-3 in Wizards last 17 home games.
• The UNDER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
  
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Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons (7:30 PM ET)

• Detroit is riding a 10-game winning streak since losing at Orlando back on January 21st, 102-100. The Pistons swept last year's season series by an average of 9 points per game and have won the last 7 home meetings with the Magic, including last year's sweep in the playoffs. BIG EDGE: PISTONS (Bet Detroit -7 at Sportsbetting - the best line available at last check!)
• Pistons guard Rip Hamilton has averaged 26.5 points in 2 games vs. Orlando this season. Hamilton has averaged 18.8 points in 30 career games against the Magic, who have a major disadvantage in the backcourt trying to defend him and Chauncey Billups. BIG EDGE: PISTONS
• Magic are 24-9-2 ATS in their last 35 road games.
• Pistons are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 home games.
• Road team is 14-5-3 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
• The OVER is 8-0 in Detroit's last 8 Tuesday games.
• The OVER is 9-3 in Orlando's last 12 road games.
• The OVER is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings in Detroit.
• The UNDER is 11-5-1 in Detroit's last 17 home games.
  

Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets (9 PM ET)

• Celtics forward Kevin Garnett has targeted this game for his return from an abdominal injury, but according to local reports he is 50/50 to start. Garnett has missed the last 9 games, but the team has stepped up in his absence by going 7-2 SU during that span and 6-2-1 ATS. “Our other guys are getting confidence,” said Boston head coach Doc Rivers. (Check status on the Pregame Wire!) EDGE: CELTICS
• The Nuggets are mostly healthy and playing well, with 6 wins in their last 8 games. Denver has also won 9 of its last 10 at home, where the team is 21-6 this season. Carmelo Anthony is a big reason why the Nuggets have been so hot, as he is averaging 30 points in 7 February games. EDGE: NUGGETS
• Celtics are a perfect 16-0 SU against Western Conference opponents this season.
• Celtics are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Tuesday games.
• Nuggets are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games.
• The OVER is 9-3 in Boston's last 12 Tuesday games.
• The OVER is 23-5 in Boston's last 28 games vs. Northwest Division.
• The OVER is 10-4-1 in Denver's last 15 games vs. Atlantic Division.
  

Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz (9 PM ET)

• Utah has won 12 straight home games, going 8-4 ATS during that stretch. The Jazz are 22-3 at EnergySolutions Arena overall with a 16-9 spread record. BIG EDGE: JAZZ
• Golden State has scored at least 100 points in 16 straight games, averaging 113.8 points per game over that period. That's almost 4 points more than the team's season average, although the Warriors have lost their last 7 trips to Salt Lake City. They have also dropped both regular-season meetings with Utah this season after dropping their second-round playoff series last year in 5 games. EDGE: JAZZ & UNDER (Bet UNDER 224.5 at Sportsbetting - the best line available at last check!)
• Jazz are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
• The OVER is 16-5 in Utah's last 21 games vs. Pacific Division.
• The OVER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
• The UNDER is 6-2-1 in Golden State's last games 9 vs. Northwest Division.
• The UNDER is 8-2 in Utah's last 10 overall.
  

Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers (10 PM ET)

• Sacramento will be starting life without point guard Mike Bibby after he was dealt to Atlanta on Saturday for Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue, Shelden Williams, Lorenzen Wright and a 2008 second-round draft pick. Bibby was the last holdover of a very successful Kings team from earlier this decade. EDGE: BLAZERS
• Both teams are clearly struggling, as the Kings close out a 4-game road trip after losing the first 3 and the Blazers return home from a winless 4-game road trip. Both teams have scored progressively less in their last 3 games, so the UNDER figures to be the best bet in this game, especially with Bibby gone from Sacramento. EDGE: UNDER (Bet UNDER 195 at Sportsbetting - the best line available at last check!)
• Kings are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 Tuesday games.
• Kings are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 road games.
• Blazers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
• The OVER is 7-3 in Portland's last 10 Tuesday games.
• The UNDER is 11-5 in Portland's last 16 home games.
  

Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 PM ET)

• Atlanta is hoping the addition of point guard Mike Bibby will help the team end a long playoff drought and make the postseason for the first time since 1998-99. Bibby was traded to the Hawks on Saturday from Sacramento for Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue, Shelden Williams, Lorenzen Wright and a 2008 second-round draft pick. “There’s another option now,” Atlanta coach Mike Woodson said. “It’ll be like a one-two punch in the backcourt. I think it’s a good move or us to get a guy who’s run a team for many years. It’s an opportunity to put a stamp on our team.” EDGE: HAWKS (Bet Atlanta +10.5 at Sportsbetting - the best line available at last check!)
• Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant played less than 3 minutes in the All-Star Game on Sunday due to a torn ligament in his pinkie finger. His doctor recommended surgery, but Bryant is opting to play through the rest of the season despite the pain. “My current thinking is to give my finger some treatment and rest for a few days, and hope I can still continue to compete at a high level after that rest,” Bryant said. EDGE: HAWKS
• This will be the home debut of LA's new addition Pau Gasol. The Lakers are 5-1 SU & ATS with Gasol and just completed a successful 7-2 road trip prior to the All-Star break. Insiders expect a very warm reception from the Staples Center crowd for Gasol, who is averaging 20.5 points and 8.3 rebounds with his new team. EDGE: LAKERS
• Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games.
• The OVER is 7-3 in LA's last 10 Tuesday games.
  

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#23 Purdue at #12 Indiana (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

• Purdue has won 5 straight conference road games for the first time since the 1995-96 season. The Boilermakers have never won 6 straight conference road games. SLIGHT EDGE: INDIANA
• The Boilermakers are 3-1 against ranked teams during Big Ten play, with all 3 wins over teams ranked in the Top 11 of the AP poll. They also have not lost a game by more than 3 points since December 8th at Missouri. EDGE: PURDUE
• Indiana leads the all-time series 59-35 in Bloomington and has won 8 of the last 10 home outings.. The Hoosiers have also won 7 of the last 10 meetings overall. EDGE: INDIANA
• The Hoosiers have posted an impressive 32-1 record when scoring 70 points or more under head coach Kelvin Sampson. Indiana may have trouble reaching that number, as Purdue is allowing just 60.5 points per game on the season. EDGE: PURDUE
• Big Ten leading rebounder D.J. White has been upgraded to probable for this game despite a sprained knee. White is also the conference's second-leading scorer and the team's top inside scoring threat. “You’re not going to replace D.J. with one guy,” IU head coach Kelvin Sampson said. “It would take an unbelievable, collective team effort.” (Check status on the Pregame Wire!) EDGE: PURDUE
• Purdue is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games overall.
• Purdue is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 road games.
• Purdue is 22-6 ATS in its last 28 games vs. Big Ten.
• Purdue is 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Indiana.
  

UNC-Greensboro at Davidson (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

• Davidson has won 11 of the last 12 meetings with Greensboro. The Wildcats overcame a 20-point first half deficit to beat the Spartans 83-78 in last week's meeting in Greensboro. EDGE: DAVIDSON
• The month of February has not been kind to the Spartans over the last few years. Over the last 4 seasons, UNCG is now 10-18 in the month of February. On the other hand, Davidson is a dominating 29-3 record in February since the 2003-04 season. EDGE: DAVIDSON
• The Wildcats have also won 15 straight home games and 39 of their last 41 against Southern Conference opponents at Belk Arena. EDGE: DAVIDSON
• Davidson is 55-27-3 ATS in its last 85 games vs. Southern.
• Davidson is 36-16-1 ATS in its last 53 games overall.
• UNC-Greensboro is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 Tuesday games.
• UNC-Greensboro is 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
• Favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
• The OVER is 16-6 in UNC-Greensboro'a last 22 games vs. Southern.
• The UNDER is 9-4 in DAV last 13 Tuesday games.
  
  

Georgia at Kentucky (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

• Last season marked the first regular-season split in 13 years in this series. All subsequent years have produced a sweep in one direction or the other, which gives Kentucky the advantage after winning the first meeting, 63-58. EDGE: KENTUCKY
• The Bulldogs entered their game against Tennessee with just 7 scholarship players, but that number grew before game time when reserve forward Chris Barnes recovered from an eye infection to log 12 minutes in a heartbreaking 74-71 defeat. The number should expand tonight, as Georgia's leading scorer Billy Humphrey returns from a three-games suspension. EDGE: GEORGIA
• Kentucky has held 14 of its last 15 opponents under 50-percent shooting. Georgia has shot just 36.5 percent from the field away from Athens this season. EDGE: UNDER
• Georgia 7-15 ATS in its last 22 road games.
• The OVER is 7-3 in Kentucky's last 10 Tuesday games.

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