11/29/2008 - Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chauncey Billups recorded a game-high 27 points, including hitting all 12 free throw attempts, and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 106-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Carmelo Anthony shot just 9-of-23 from the floor but finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds for Denver, which has won three of four. Linas Kleiza chipped in 15 points, while fellow reserve Anthony Carter posted 12 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
Randy Foye logged a solid 25-point, six-assist effort for Minnesota, which has alternated wins and losses over its last seven games. Al Jefferson added 20 points and a game-high 13 boards, while rookie Kevin Love contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.
The Nuggets led 66-63 three minutes into the third quarter before exploding for 14 straight points. Anthony started the spurt with a layup and Dahntay Jones ended it with a jumper.
Minnesota went scoreless for six-plus minutes and trailed 87-70 with 12 minutes to play.
A Carter steal and slam gave the Nuggets a commanding 96-78 lead midway through the fourth. Foye's three-pointer with 3 1/2 minutes remaining cut the lead to 15, but it was not enough to ignite a comeback for the T-Wolves.
Jefferson and Foye combined to score the first nine points of the game, helping the T-Wolves take a 31-25 lead after one period.
The Nuggets answered with seven straight to open the second, and Carter's jumper just before halftime gave Denver a 60-54 lead.
Game Notes
The Nuggets have won seven straight against Minnesota..Mike Miller missed all six of his three-point attempts, as Minnesota shot 6-of-23 (26.1 percent) from behind the arc as a whole.
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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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