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    PITTSBURGH (3-2-0-1, 7 pts.) at NY RANGERS (1-5-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:05 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    PITTSBURGH is 64-47 ATS (+112.3 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
    PITTSBURGH is 29-14 ATS (+10.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
    NY RANGERS are 70-90 ATS (-37.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
    NY RANGERS are 8-13 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
    NY RANGERS are 140-135 ATS (-76.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
    NY RANGERS are 4-12 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    PITTSBURGH is 10-4 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
    PITTSBURGH is 10-4-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
    8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.9 Units)

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    FLORIDA (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (3-2-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:05 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    FLORIDA is 100-152 ATS (+256.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
    PHILADELPHIA is 12-2 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
    PHILADELPHIA is 75-84 ATS (-66.9 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
    PHILADELPHIA is 241-256 ATS (-99.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    PHILADELPHIA is 4-2 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
    PHILADELPHIA is 4-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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    TORONTO (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) at WASHINGTON (3-2-0-1, 7 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:05 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    WASHINGTON is 13-3 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
    WASHINGTON is 90-61 ATS (+14.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    WASHINGTON is 9-3 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
    WASHINGTON is 9-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
    6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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    TAMPA BAY (5-1-0-0, 10 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:35 PM
    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
    TAMPA BAY is 5-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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    VANCOUVER (1-2-0-1, 3 pts.) at OTTAWA (3-0-0-2, 8 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:35 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    VANCOUVER is 2-15 ATS (+22.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
    OTTAWA is 58-48 ATS (+122.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
    OTTAWA is 34-25 ATS (+61.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
    OTTAWA is 17-11 ATS (+29.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
    VANCOUVER is 71-49 ATS (+21.5 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
    VANCOUVER is 192-209 ATS (+464.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
    OTTAWA is 148-124 ATS (-40.6 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
    OTTAWA is 52-57 ATS (-52.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    OTTAWA is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
    OTTAWA is 4-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
    4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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    COLORADO (4-2-0-0, 8 pts.) at NASHVILLE (2-2-0-1, 5 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 8:05 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    COLORADO is 26-62 ATS (+110.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
    NASHVILLE is 200-171 ATS (+15.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
    NASHVILLE is 36-24 ATS (+6.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
    NASHVILLE is 36-43 ATS (-30.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    NASHVILLE is 7-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
    NASHVILLE is 7-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
    8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.6 Units)

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    COLUMBUS (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) at WINNIPEG (3-2-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 8:05 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    COLUMBUS is 55-37 ATS (+16.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
    COLUMBUS is 30-10 ATS (+40.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
    COLUMBUS is 15-4 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
    COLUMBUS is 21-8 ATS (+29.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
    COLUMBUS is 156-142 ATS (+317.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
    COLUMBUS is 15-5 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
    WINNIPEG is 13-25 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    WINNIPEG is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
    WINNIPEG is 3-1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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    ARIZONA (0-4-0-1, 1 pts.) at DALLAS (2-3-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 8:35 PM
    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    DALLAS is 4-2 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
    DALLAS is 4-2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
    4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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    CAROLINA (1-1-0-1, 3 pts.) at EDMONTON (1-3-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 9:05 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    CAROLINA is 5-17 ATS (+27.8 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
    CAROLINA is 64-122 ATS (+213.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
    EDMONTON is 5-13 ATS (+18.5 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
    EDMONTON is 4-10 ATS (-6.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
    EDMONTON is 182-175 ATS (+359.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
    EDMONTON is 78-90 ATS (-67.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    EDMONTON is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
    EDMONTON is 2-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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    BUFFALO (1-4-0-1, 3 pts.) at VEGAS (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 10:05 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    BUFFALO is 65-63 ATS (+146.6 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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    MONTREAL (1-3-0-1, 3 pts.) at SAN JOSE (1-3-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 10:35 PM
    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    SAN JOSE is 4-0 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
    SAN JOSE is 4-0-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
    2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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    Tuesday, October 17



    Boston @ Cleveland

    Game 501-502
    October 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Boston
    118.135
    Cleveland
    135.624
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Cleveland
    by 17 1/2
    234
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Cleveland
    by 3
    212
    Dunkel Pick:
    Cleveland
    (-3); Over

    Houston @ Golden State


    Game 503-504
    October 17, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Houston
    116.711
    Golden State
    135.6241239.954
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Golden State
    by 23
    236
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Golden State
    by 9
    231 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    Golden State
    (-9); Over


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    BOSTON (62 - 38) at CLEVELAND (64 - 36) - 10/17/2017, 8:05 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    BOSTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
    BOSTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    CLEVELAND is 6-5 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
    CLEVELAND is 9-3 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
    6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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    HOUSTON (61 - 32) at GOLDEN STATE (83 - 16) - 10/17/2017, 10:35 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    HOUSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    GOLDEN STATE is 8-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
    GOLDEN STATE is 10-2 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
    8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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    Trend Report

    8:00 PM
    BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
    Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
    Cleveland is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
    Cleveland is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston

    10:30 PM
    HOUSTON vs. GOLDEN STATE
    Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
    Golden State is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games when playing Houston
    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Houston

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    Not a lot to go on for the first 7-10 days, until these teams get some games under their belts. I’ll give you what relevant information I have:

    Cavaliers won five of their last six games with Boston, beating Celtics in 5 games in playoffs LY. Road team won five of last six series games. Celtics lost four of last five visits here, but went 3-1-1 vs spread in those games (over 4-1). These teams made a big trade in offseason; Irving is now a Celtic, Thomas is out with an injury.

    Golden State won 8 of last 10 games with Houston (7-3 vs spread); under is 6-1 in last seven series games. Rockets, who now have Chris Paul, lost four of last five visits to Oakland (2-3 vs spread). Warriors probably get their championship rings tonight, which can be a distraction.

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    Mike Lundin

    Oct 17 '17, 7:05 PM in 53m
    NHL | Penguins vs Rangers
    Play on: Penguins -110 at betonline

    The New York Rangers are off to their worst start in 37 years with losses in five of their first six games. This looks like another tough matchup as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night.
    The Pens have won three of four since taking a 10-1 beating from the Blackhawks on October 5. Sidney Crosby ended a four-game goal-scoring drought by scoring twice in Saturday's 4-3 victory over visiting Florida and he had four goals and seven points in four meetings with the Rangers last season. We can also note that New York netminder Henrik Lundqvist posted a poor 4.34 GAA against Pittsburgh.
    The Penguins are 6-1 in the last seven meetings in New York, and I would not recommend putting any money on the Rangers until they show some life. I like the price we get on the Penguins at here at Madison Square Garden
    My free pick is on Pittsburgh Penguins.

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    Doug Upstone

    Oct 17 '17, 9:05 PM in 2h
    NHL | Hurricanes vs Oilers
    Play on: Oilers -121 at betonline

    Edmonton like a lot of good hockey teams has stumbled out of the gate. The Oilers are off a couple of really bad home losses and faces Carolina who has lost two in a row. In this scenario, we are looking for home favorites like Edmonton, off a home loss by three goals or more, against opponent off a road loss. In the past five years, teams like the Oilers are 66-22, 75 percent.

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    Dave Price

    Oct 17 '17, 10:35 PM in 4h
    NBA | Rockets vs Warriors
    Play on: UNDER 229 -105

    Dave's Tuesday Free Play:

    1* on Rockets/Warriors UNDER 229

    The Key: This has been an UNDER series and I think that continues tonight. The UNDER is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between the Rockets and Warriors. They have combined for 226 or fewer points at the end of regulation in 8 of their last 9 meetings with their highest output being 233 points during that span. Take the UNDER.

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    Oct 17 '17, 8:05 PM in 1h
    NBA | Celtics vs Cavs
    Play on: OVER 212½ -112

    Free Total Annihilator On Celtics vs Cavs over 212½ -112

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    Jack Jones

    Oct 17 '17, 8:05 PM in 1h
    NBA | Celtics vs Cavs
    Play on: OVER 212 -110

    Jack's Free Pick Tuesday: Celtics/Cavs OVER 212

    The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers have made some offseason changes, most notably the trade of Kyrie Irving to Boston. But not a whole lot is going to change between these teams. They are both elite offensive squads who play suspect defense.

    The Cavs got a nice replacement for Irving in Derrick Rose, who looks rejuvenated in the preseason. And they added Dwyane Wade and Jae Crowder. This is a Cavs team that averaged 111.4 points per game last season while giving up 107.4 points per game. They are going to start Kevin Love at center this season, which is a move that will maximize their offensive potential, but leave them vulnerable defensively.

    The Boston Celtics put up 107.5 points per game last season and gave up 105.9 points per game. They won't miss a beat offensively with Irving in place of Isaiah Thomas. They may be slightly better defensively, but playing Al Horford at center and surrounding him with guards and small forwards is also a move to maximize offensive potential.

    The Celtics and Cavs have combined for 211 or more points in eight of their last 10 meetings, and 216 or more in seven of those. I think there is some value with the OVER tonight, especially when you consider this 212-point total is the lowest for any Boston/Cleveland game in the last nine meetings. Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

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    Sal Michaels

    Oct 17 '17, 8:05 PM in 1h
    NBA | Celtics vs Cavs
    Play on: UNDER 213 -115

    Free Play on Celtics vs Cavs under 213 -115

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    Hunter Price

    Oct 17 '17, 9:00 PM in 2h
    MLB | Dodgers vs Cubs
    Play on: Cubs -110 at 5Dimes

    1* Free Pick on Cubs -110

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    Oct 17 '17, 9:00 PM in 2h
    MLB | LAD vs CHC
    Play on: UNDER 8 -102

    1* on Dodgers vs Cubs under 8 -102

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    Tony Karpinski

    Oct 17 '17, 8:05 PM in 1h
    NBA | Celtics vs Cavs
    Play on: OVER 211½ -110

    FREE Totals play on Tuesday night in the NBA as there are only 2 games so no official premium releases.

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    Oct 17 '17, 10:35 PM in 4h
    NBA | Rockets vs Warriors
    Play on: UNDER 229 -110

    1* Free Play on Rockets vs Warriors under 229 -110

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    Matt Fargo

    Oct 17 '17, 7:05 PM in 53m
    NHL | Penguins vs Rangers
    Play on: Rangers +100 at betonline

    It has been an ugly start for the Rangers as they are still adjusting to the absence of top-line center Derek Stepan who was dealt in the offseason and the offense has suffered. New York is 1-5 and in five games, it has scored two goals or fewer and needs to find a spark. This is the worst start for the Rangers since 1980 and facing the Penguins is not ideal but a win over an elite team can go a long way in fixing what may be wrong. Henrik Lundqvist will be back in net after resting Saturday and he has been solid with the exception of one bad game at Toronto. He has allowed five goals in three home starts. Pittsburgh is 3-2-1 which is a disappointment by its standards being the two-time Stanley Cup champions and it hits the road where it is 1-2. The offense has been a problem here as well especially Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel who have been on a line together this season, have combined for just two goals in six games, and just one goal at even strength. That helps New York and its defense that has put up solid numbers that have been skewed by allowing three empty net goals which is second most in the league. Going back, the Rangers are 54-25 in their last 79 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Play (52) New York Rangers

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    NBA Central betting preview and odds: The King won't be dethroned
    Matt Fargo

    With little in the form of resistance in their division this season, LeBron James and Co. are huge -930 chalk to win the Central.

    The Cavaliers made some big moves this offseason, swapping point guard Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas and LeBron James is getting the band back together as Dwyane Wade reunites with him in Cleveland. With little resistance in the Central, the Cavs are huge chalk to win the division.

    Cleveland Cavaliers (2016-17: 51-31 SU, 36-43-3 ATS)

    Odds to Win the Division: -930
    Season Win Total: Over 53.5 -155/Under 53.5 +132

    Why TO bet the Cavaliers: LeBron James is a proven winner and as long as he stays healthy, his team is the team to beat. The Cavaliers went to the NBA Finals last season, the seventh straight time a James-led team won the Eastern Conference and he continues to be a force. The loss of Kyrie Irving will be felt early in the season since Isaiah Thomas will be out for a few months but the additions of Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade and Jae Crowder will keep them favorites once again

    Why to NOT bet the Cavaliers: Chemistry could be a real issue with Cleveland with so many new faces plus the fact that James missed almost the entire preseason and has not been able to work with his new teammates. He knows Wade so there is no issue there but the remainder could be a problem early on. Cleveland is the biggest favorite to win a division in the Eastern Conference so there should be no issue but as has been the case the last few years, the Cavaliers will be overvalued on a nightly basis.

    Season Win Total Pick: Over 53.5 -155

    Milwaukee Bucks (2016-17: 42-40 SU, 36-46 ATS)

    Odds to Win the Division: +790
    Season Win Total: Over 47.5 +135/Under 47.5 -158

    Why TO bet the Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo is a superstar already and one to build a franchise around. Last season, the Bucks were without Khris Middleton for 53 games to start the season and Jabari Parker for 31 games to end the season with neither being on the floor together so any significant time and the Bucks still finished above .500 and made it to the playoffs. This team is still one of the youngest in the NBA but there is enough experience to make a considerable run.

    Why to NOT bet the Bucks: Injuries hurt the chemistry of Milwaukee but the Bucks nucleus remains stable which is a good thing. However, two years ago that same nucleus went just 33-49 and injuries were not even part of it as those three players along with Greg Monroe all played at least 76 games. Milwaukee is a sleeper pick to make a significant run and the pressure could derail them if they get off to an average start. This is another team that will be overvalued based on the hype.

    Season Win Total Pick: Over 47.5 +135

    Detroit Pistons (2016-17: 37-45 SU, 38-44 ATS)

    Odds to Win the Division: +3350
    Season Win Total: Over 38.5 -118/Under 38.5 +101

    Why TO bet the Pistons: Last season was a big disappointment in Detroit as it was pegged as a lock to make the playoffs but ended up seven games under .500 and missed the postseason. There will be a lot of motivation after the slide and the Pistons can look to Milwaukee which was a playoff team, went in reverse and then came back strong. Reggie Jackson is the leader of the team but he struggled last year with injuries and never got in the groove. He will bounce back and the addition of Avery Bradley was huge.

    Why to NOT bet the Pistons: This team cannot get over the hump it seems as there is too much talent on this team for mediocrity to settle in again. But it very well could. Whether it is coaching or just bad chemistry, there has been no consistency. Bradley is the type of player that can turn that around with the right parts but it is still unclear if the right parts are even there. There is not a whole lot of optimism and that could be a problem for Stan Van Gundy who is in his fourth season.

    Season Win Total Pick: Under 38.5 +101

    Indiana Pacers (2016-17: 42-40 SU, 39-42-1 ATS)

    Odds to Win the Division: +12300
    Season Win Total: Over 31.5 -117/Under 31.5 +100

    Why TO bet the Pacers: The Pacers are rebuilding after trading star Paul George but with low expectations, we can buy them low. Indiana still has Myles Turner who is a player than can be built around could be out for a breakout season. The Pacers did the right thing to get something for George instead of letting him walk after this season and they got Victor Oladipo in the trade and he is no slouch who could also have a breakout season. Indiana had a very solid draft that can help right away.

    Why to NOT bet the Pacers: When the talk of rebuilding is so prevalent, it is hard to look past that to find confidence. A rebuilding team in the Eastern Conference will have more success than in the Western Conference but the east is getting stronger overall which hurts teams in transition like Indiana. After Turner and Oladipo, there is not a lot of star power than can help carry the team and the bench is extremely thin and will be even more so if those draft picks do not work out.

    Season Win Total Pick: Under 31.5 +100

    Chicago Bulls (2016-17: 41-41 SU, 42-40 ATS)

    Odds to Win the Division: +40500
    Season Win Total: Over 21.5 -158/Under 21.5 +135

    Why TO bet the Bulls: Chicago is going through the ultimate rebuild as it had a plan in place on draft night when it traded guard Jimmy Butler to Minnesota. Other pieces from last season have also left so this is basically a brand-new team that has no identity. The good news is that there is no pressure so playing loose could make the Bulls succeed and become more respectable than what people may think. Justin Holiday, Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine, once he gets fully healthy, could be a sneaky good backcourt.

    Why to NOT bet the Bulls: It is rare to see teams go from possible division contender to one of the worst teams in the conference but that is the case with the Bulls. This is a big plummet and if things go bad early, it could be a very long season even if they play with to pressure. While there has been a lot of talk about tanking in the NBA, it fits here and would make sense even if it is not good for basketball. Fred Hoiberg did little to show he is a capable NBA coach and this season is not going to suddenly change that.

    Season Win Total Pick: Under 21.5 +135

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