NBA Odds: Friday's Previews

Here is a look at Friday NBA trends—previews from the standpoint of NBA handicapping. All records are against the spread, excluding pushes, unless over/under is noted.

Cleveland-Philadelphia

The Cavaliers are 20-6 their last 26 to the Atlantic, yet have dropped five straight to the conference.

The Sixers are 8-21 to the sportsbooks as a home underdog of 5-10.5 points. They’ve also dropped six-of-seven with one day rest.

Miami-Boston

Miami 9-22 to the Atlantic. Boston is 3-11 their last 14 at home in the back pocket.

Indiana-Atlanta

The Pacers are on a 2-7 skid if they allowed 100 points or more in their previous game. The Hawks are 12-1 to the Central Division.

Washington-Toronto

The Wizards are 8-22 off a double digit loss. The Raptors are 2-9 after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

Charlotte-Oklahoma City

The Bobcats are 8-1 their last nine to an opponent that scored 100 points or more points their last game. The Thunder have failed in seven-of-eight to the Vegas NBA odds against a team that scored 100 or more points in their last game.

Phoenix-Memphis

The Suns are 9-1 against teams with a losing record. Memphis has covered six straight overall.

New Jersey-Detroit

The Nets are 11-3 to the Eastern Conference. Detroit is 10-23 spread wise to a team that scored 100 or more points in their last game.

New Orleans-Dallas

The Hornets are 8-20 their last 28 as road underdogs. Dallas is 1-6 at home versus an opponent with a winning road record. The favorite is 20-8 in the series.

LA Lakers-Portland

The Trail Blazers are 40-19 their last 59 at home against teams with a road winning percentage of .600 or greater. Portland has covered 22-of-29 to the Lakers.

Sacramento-LA Clippers

The Clippers are 5-16 to the Western Conference. The Kings have covered 10-of-13 at the Clippers.

Houston-LA Clippers

The Rockets have covered the last nine series meetings.