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NBA
Friday, December 15
Trend Report
DETROIT @ INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 11 games on the road
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
PORTLAND @ ORLANDO
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
LA CLIPPERS @ WASHINGTON
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
OKLAHOMA CITY @ PHILADELPHIA
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
MIAMI @ CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 9 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 9 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 10 games when playing Miami
UTAH @ BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
BROOKLYN @ TORONTO
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
ATLANTA @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Memphis
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 9 games at home
CHICAGO @ MILWAUKEE
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
NEW ORLEANS @ DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games on the road
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
SAN ANTONIO @ HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
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NHL
Dunkel
Friday, December 15
Los Angeles @ NY Rangers
Game 51-52
December 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
11.224
NY Rangers
12.334
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(-115); Under
Dallas @ New Jersey
Game 53-54
December 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
12.504
New Jersey
10.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
N/A
Carolina @ Buffalo
Game 55-56
December 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
12.103
Buffalo
10.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
N/A
Toronto @ Detroit
Game 57-58
December 15, 2017 @ 7:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
10.419
Detroit
11.909
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
N/A
San Jose @ Vancouver
Game 59-60
December 15, 2017 @ 10:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
10.229
Vancouver
11.778
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
N/A
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NHL
Long Sheet
Friday, December 15
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LOS ANGELES (20-9-0-3, 43 pts.) at NY RANGERS (16-12-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/15/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 195-233 ATS (-73.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 8-2 ATS (+10.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
LOS ANGELES is 73-62 ATS (+143.4 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 14-4 ATS (+8.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
NY RANGERS are 198-230 ATS (-144.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 2-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)
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DALLAS (18-13-0-1, 37 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (17-9-0-5, 39 pts.) - 12/15/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 2-2-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)
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CAROLINA (12-11-0-7, 31 pts.) at BUFFALO (8-18-0-6, 22 pts.) - 12/15/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-3 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 4-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)
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TORONTO (20-12-0-1, 41 pts.) at DETROIT (11-13-0-7, 29 pts.) - 12/15/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)
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SAN JOSE (17-10-0-3, 37 pts.) at VANCOUVER (14-14-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/15/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 408-323 ATS (-115.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 209-174 ATS (+23.0 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 155-110 ATS (+29.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 130-129 ATS (-74.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 119-124 ATS (-54.7 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 5-20 ATS (+27.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 9-2 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 9-2-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)
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NHL
Friday, December 15
Trend Report
CAROLINA @ BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Buffalo's last 11 games at home
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
DALLAS @ NEW JERSEY
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games at home
New Jersey is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Dallas
LOS ANGELES @ NY RANGERS
Los Angeles is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Rangers is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Rangers's last 16 games at home
TORONTO @ DETROIT
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 14 games when playing Toronto
SAN JOSE @ VANCOUVER
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
San Jose is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Vancouver's last 14 games
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NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: Sin City can't stop scoring
A San Jose netminder has a homecoming, we get another outdoor game and there have been goals a plenty for Sin City.
Happy Homecoming?
San Jose netminder Martin Jones makes his return to his native British Columbia on Friday as he leads his Sharks into a road encounter with the Vancouver Canucks. Jones will try to help the Sharks end an ugly trend that has seen them drop six of their last eight in the second game of a back-to-back. And he's in good position to do just that, with Vancouver having won just five of its last 27 home games dating back to last season. The Canucks are coming off a humiliating 7-1 rout at the hands of the Nashville Predators, and have won just six times in their previous 27 head-to-head encounters with the Sharks.
Let's Play Outside
Outdoor games always provide a little extra intrigue to the regular season - and there will be plenty at stake for both teams as the Montreal Canadiens face the host Ottawa Senators in the Centennial Classic at Lansdowne Park. Montreal is looking for a return to consistency from netminder Carey Price, who came on like gangbusters in his return from injury but has struggled in recent games. Still, his troubles pale in comparison to those of the Senators, who have fallen out of the Eastern Conference playoff race and have dropped five straight to the Canadiens, including a 2-1 decision the last time these teams met on Nov. 29.
Goals! Goals!! Goals!!!
Sin City couldn't have asked for a better start to its NHL membership. Not only are the Vegas Golden Knights wildly successful, they're scoring goals in bunches - particularly in their own arena. The Golden Knights look to continue their success at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday night as they entertain the Florida Panthers. Vegas averages a healthy 3.6 goals per game at home, a major reason why they come into the weekend 19-10-2 O/U for the season. The numbers suggest they shouldn't have much trouble adding to that total, with the Panthers coming into this one surrendering 3.38 goals per contest.
Injury News
* Jaromir Jagr's stint in Calgary isn't going well. Jagr has missed the last five games with an lower-body injury and is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nashville Predators; the Flames are 8-8-1 SU and 11-5-1 O/U with Jagr in the lineup.
* The Columbus Blue Jackets are adjusting to live without forward Brandon Dubinsky, who will miss 6-to-8 weeks with an orbital bone fracture suffered in a fight against Edmonton's Zack Kassian. Columbus is 7-3-1 SU when Dubinsky records a point.
* When will he return? That's what Toronto Maple Leafs fans are wondering after superstar Auston Matthews missed his third game in a row Thursday with a hand injury. Matthews was struggling prior to the injury with one goal in his previous nine games.
Player Notes
* Rookie forward Brock Boeser is off to a sizzling start for Vancouver, but the Canucks haven't taken full advantage - at least, not yet. Boeser has 16 goals to date - tops among first year players - but Vancouver is just 5-5-1 in games when Boeser scores.
* The formula has always been a simple one for the Washington Capitals - they win when Alex Ovechkin scores. Ovechkin had an empty netter in Thursday's 5-3 win over Boston; the Caps have won seven straight games when he scores.
* The New York Islanders have a major problem in goal, where Thomas Greiss is playing his worst hockey since reaching the NHL. Greiss was victimized for five goals in Thursday's loss to Columbus and has surrendered 30 in his last seven starts.
Stanley Cup Futures
* The Tampa Bay Lightning are the team to beat when it comes to Stanley Cup futures. Led by electrifying forwards Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov and sensational goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Lightning are listed at +600 on Bet365 to win it all. The Eastern Conference leaders have just one game this weekend - a Saturday tilt in Colorado.
* Looking for a clear leader in the West? You won't find one - at least, not on Bet365. The St. Louis Blues are installed at +425 to reach the Stanley Cup final and +1,200 to win the championship - only slightly better than the Los Angeles Kings, listed at +440 to win the West and +1,250 to claim the league title. Nashville is next at +525 and +1,400, respectively.
* As for the two-time defending-champion Pittsburgh Penguins, they came into the season as the Stanley Cup co-favorites out of the East but have fallen on hard times as they struggle to produce goals in 5-on-5 situations. The Penguins are installed at +900 to come out of the conference and +1,600 to become the first team to three-peat since the New York Islanders (1980-83).
Over/Under Trends
* A combination of a lethal offense and recent defensive struggles have made the New York Islanders the league's top over play through 32 games. The Doug Weight-led Isles are 21-10-1 O/U to date, including a solid 10-3 at home.
* San Jose was easily the worst over play in the league last season, exceeding the total just 22 times. Apparently, oddsmakers haven't learned their lesson - the Sharks are trending in that direction yet again, having gone 8-21-1 O/U so far.
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Brandon Lee
Dec 15 '17, 7:35 PM in 2h
NBA | Nets vs Raptors
Play on: Nets +12 -108 at 5Dimes
10* FREE NBA PICK (Nets +12)
I'll take my chances here with Brooklyn catching double-digits on the road against the Raptors. I think we are seeing Toronto a bit overvalued here due to the fact the Nets are playing on no rest and the Raptors are 9-1 at home. Brooklyn lost last night at home to the Knicks 104-111 but are a rock solid 20-7 ATS in their last 27 off a SU loss. They are also 4-1 in their last 5 when playing on no rest and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. I also don't love this spot for Toronto, as they have had just 1-day off after finishing up a 4-game road trip that ended out in Phoenix. I think we could see a flat Raptors team here against an inferior opponent. One last thing here, Brooklyn is a perfect 9-0 ATS this season against teams who average 106 or more points/game. Give me the Nets +12!
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John Martin
Dec 15 '17, 9:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Spurs vs Rockets
Play on: Rockets -8 -102 at 5Dimes
1 Unit FREE PLAY on Houston Rockets -8
The Houston Rockets are 12-0 in games that Chris Paul plays this season. They are blowing teams out of the building, too. They have won each of their last 11 games coming in with nine of those victories coming by double-digits. The Spurs are trying to get Kawhi Leonard back in the mix. He returned against the Mavericks last game, and it didn’t go well as the Spurs were upset 89-95 as 5.5-point road favorites. Now the Spurs have to face a motivated Houston team that was eliminated by the Spurs in the playoffs last year, so the Rockets will be revenge-minded tonight. I expect them to keep rolling to another double-digit home victory in this contest. Give me the Rockets.
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Doug Upstone
Dec 15 '17, 7:35 PM in 2h
NBA | Jazz vs Celtics
Play on: OVER 198 -110
Play Over on road teams when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points like Utah, after allowing 100 points or more in two straight games, against opponent after a combined score of 235 points or more. In the last 20 years, teams like the Jazz are 32-5, 86.5% OVER.
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Totals Guru
Dec 15 '17, 7:35 PM in 2h
NBA | Jazz vs Celtics
Play on: OVER 198 -115
Free Total Annihilator On Jazz vs Celtics over 198 -115
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Jack Jones
Dec 15 '17, 7:35 PM in 2h
NBA | Jazz vs Celtics
Play on: Jazz +6½ -115 at Bovada
Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Utah Jazz +6.5
The Utah Jazz will be highly motivated for a victory following four straight losses. This run has followed six straight victories prior. And it’s largely due to a tough schedule with road games at Oklahoma City, Milwaukee and Chicago, as well as a home loss to red-hot Houston.
But I believe we want to ‘buy on’ the Jazz tonight. They are rested as this will be just their 2nd game in 6 days. This rest has allowed them to get healthy as the only two players they are missing right now are Dante Exum and Raul Neto. So they’re back to full strength basically and a dangerous team moving forward.
The Celtics are certainly an overvalued commodity due to their 24-6 record that has made it tough for them to live up to expectations here of late. The Celtics are just 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Now they are laying 6.5 points to a motivated, rested, and healthy Jazz squad tonight.
Boston is 2-14 ATS after a combined score of 235 or more points over the last three seasons. Utah is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 road games vs. at team with a winning home record. Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last five games vs. a team with a losing record. Bet the Jazz Friday.
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Bobby Conn
Dec 15 '17, 7:35 PM in 2h
NBA | Jazz vs Celtics
Play on: OVER 198 -115
1* Free Play on Jazz/Celtics over 198 -115
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Info Plays
Dec 15 '17, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Hawks vs Grizzlies
Play on: Grizzlies -6 -104 at 5Dimes
1* Free Play on Grizzlies -6 -104
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Hunter Price
Dec 15 '17, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Hawks vs Grizzlies
Play on: Grizzlies -6 -104 at 5Dimes
1* Free Pick on Grizzlies -6 -104
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Dave Price
Dec 15 '17, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Bulls vs Bucks
Play on: Bulls +9 -110 at Bovada
Dave’s Friday Free Play:
1* on Chicago Bulls +9
The Key: The Chicago Bulls just can’t get any love from the books. They remain 9-point underdogs here Friday despite the fact that they are 4-1 SU & 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. They have only lost one of their last 10 games by more than 7 points. Getting Nikola Mirotic back from injury has been a big boost for this team. He is averaging 19.5 points in 4 games played, which have all resulted in Chicago wins. Chicago is 17-6 ATS in its last 23 games as a road dog of 6.5 to 12 points. The Bucks are 0-6-2 ATS in their last 8 against NBA Central division teams. The Bulls are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 meetings in Milwaukee. Take Chicago.
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Sal Michaels
Dec 15 '17, 9:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Spurs vs Rockets
Play on: Rockets -8 -108 at 5Dimes
Free Play on Rockets -8 -108
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Mike Williams
Dec 15 '17, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Pistons vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers -4 -115 at BMaker
1* on Pacers -4 -115
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Jimmy Boyd
Dec 15 '17, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Heat vs Hornets
Play on: Heat +5½ -115 at BMaker
Free pick on Heat +
I like the value here with Miami as a decently priced road dog against the Hornets. Given the current form of the Hornets, this is simply too many points for them to be laying. Charlotte is just 2-8 in their last 10 games and just 5-14 in their last 19. A lot more was expected of this team this season, but they just aren't playing up to their potential.
I just think we are seeing the Hornets overpriced here against the Heat, due to the fact that Miami is without Hassan Whiteside and Justise Winslow. The thing is, this Heat team is use to playing shorthanded and I don't think it's going to hurt them here.
Miami is also coming in off a 95-102 loss at home as a short 2.5-point favorite, which puts them in a very profitable spot. The Heat are 16-5 ATS over the last 3 seasons off a home loss as a favorite. Last time out for the Hornets they lost 96-108 at Houston and they are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 off a SU loss by more than 10 points. Take Miami!
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TJ Pemberton
Dec 15 '17, 7:05 PM in 1h
NHL | Hurricanes vs Sabres
Play on: Hurricanes -155 at 5Dimes
Free NHL Play: Carolina Hurricanes
Tough back-to-back for the Sabres heading into this one. The Hurricanes are the better team and won their last game on the road against a good Vegas team. The Hurricanes beat the Sabres 3-1 in November and this will be a similar outcome. The Carolina Hurricanes head to Buffalo after beating Vegas on the road 3-2 on Tuesday. The Hurricanes are 14-11-7 on the season and 8th in the Metro. Carolina is 3-4-3 over their last ten games and are 6-7-4 on the road this season. Scott Darling will make the start for the Hurricanes. Darling is 7-9-6 on the season with 59 goals allowed. Darling carries a 2.72 goals against average and a .899 save percentage.
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Bobby Wing
Dec 15 '17, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Heat vs Hornets
Play on: Hornets -5 -105 at Bovada
1 Unit Free Pick: Hornets -5 -105
