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NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, October 22

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VANCOUVER (3-3-0-1, 7 pts.) at DETROIT (4-3-0-1, 9 pts.) - 10/22/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 5-20 ATS (+32.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 152-128 ATS (+286.2 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 8-15 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-50 ATS (-51.0 Units) in home games on Sunday games since 1996.
DETROIT is 8-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-17 ATS (-17.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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NHL

Sunday, October 22

Trend Report

VANCOUVER @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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NHL

Sunday, October 22

Red Wings won six of last eight games with Vancouver; under is 5-2-2 in last nine series games. Canucks lost three of last four visits to the Motor City. Vancouver lost four of last six games, but they’re 2-1 on road; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Detroit was outscored 13-8 in losing its last three games; over is 5-1 in their last six games. Red Wings are 1-2 at home.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Sunday, October 22, 2017
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

Matchup Edge

ATL	Edge in:	BK
	Points Per Game
	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Hawks at Nets

Gracenote
Oct 21, 2017

The Atlanta Hawks have the misfortune of beginning the 2017-18 campaign with five straight games on the road, and they split the first two. The Hawks will try to make it two wins in the first three games when they visit the Brooklyn Nets in the first night of a back-to-back on Sunday.

Atlanta looked impressive in a 117-111 win at the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday but shot 37.9 percent in a 109-91 loss at Charlotte on Friday and squandered a 20-point first-half lead. "It's just growing pains, man," Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. "Learning how to continue to do the things that get us those kind of leads. It's encouraging to see we can play a great style of basketball and build a lead against a very seasoned team. It's something we've got to learn from. We've got three more games on this road trip. These nights are going to happen. Now it's just how are we going to bounce back." The Nets played their first game since learning that point guard Jeremy Lin would miss the rest of the regular season with a ruptured patella tendon on Friday and knocked off the Orlando Magic 126-121 in the home opener. "That's our brother," Brooklyn guard D'Angelo Russell told reporters. "You don't want to forget about him, but guys had to step up and they did."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), YES (Brooklyn)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (1-1): Atlanta waved goodbye to three of its top four scorers from last season with Paul Millsap (18.1 points), Tim Hardaway Jr. (14.5) and Dwight Howard (13.5) moving on, leaving point guard Dennis Schroder to shoulder a larger share of the load. Schroder responded with an average of 26.5 points on 24-of-47 shooting in the first two contests but was not happy about the offensive execution in the second half of Friday's loss. "We had open shots," Schroder told the Journal Constitution. "Open floaters, open shots, pull-up jumpers but we didn't make them. It's a part of basketball. Sometimes you make them and sometimes you miss them. (Friday) we missed them in the second half."

ABOUT THE NETS (1-1): Russell slides into the starting point guard role with Lin out and struggled a bit on Friday with six assists against eight turnovers. "Gaining my teammates' trust is what it is," Russell told reporters after the game. "Today I turned the ball over when we needed a crucial play. I feel like every experience being in that position is going to gain my teammates' trust." Shooting guard Allen Crabbe began the season as the sixth man but slid into the starting lineup on Friday and struggled to nine points on 1-of-5 shooting in 23 minutes.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nets PF Trevor Booker recorded a double-double in each of the first two games and is 13-of-21 from the field.

2. Atlanta SF DeAndre' Bembry suffered a fractured right wrist in the season opener and is not expected to play on Sunday.

3. The teams split four meetings last season, with Brooklyn taking the last two.

PREDICTION: Hawks 115, Nets 102

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Trends - Atlanta at Brooklyn

ATS TRENDS

Atlanta

Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss. Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Sunday games.

Brooklyn

Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast. Nets are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest. Nets are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 vs. Eastern Conference. Nets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Nets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 Sunday games. Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Atlanta

Under is 9-2-1 in Hawks last 12 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 15-5-1 in Hawks last 21 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 13-5-1 in Hawks last 19 road games. Under is 10-4-1 in Hawks last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 20-8-1 in Hawks last 29 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 12-5-1 in Hawks last 18 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 11-5 in Hawks last 16 Sunday games. Under is 33-16-2 in Hawks last 51 games following a straight up loss.

Brooklyn

Under is 8-2-1 in Nets last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Nets last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 6-2-2 in Nets last 10 games following a straight up win. Under is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Nets last 7 home games. Under is 10-4-1 in Nets last 15 vs. NBA Southeast.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn. Under is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 22, 2017
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Matchup Edge

MIN	Edge in:	OKC
	Points Per Game
	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Timberwolves at Thunder

Gracenote
Oct 22, 2017

Russell Westbrook will try to rebound from a rare offensive clunker when he leads the Oklahoma City Thunder into a home matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. After posting a triple-double in a season-opening win over New York, Westbrook was held to six points on 2-of-11 shooting in 36 minutes of a 96-87 loss at Utah on Saturday.

It marked the third time in his 10-year career the reigning MVP has been held to six or fewer points while playing at least 30 minutes, although he did finish with 13 rebounds and nine assists. The Timberwolves have lost 14 of their last 15 in Oklahoma City but enter this meeting on a high note after knocking off Utah 100-97 in their home opener on Friday. Jamal Crawford scored all 17 of his points in the fourth quarter, including a big 3-pointer in the final minute, to lift Minnesota to its first win of the season. Sunday's meeting is the first of two between the teams in a six-day span, with the Thunder visiting Minneapolis on Friday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Oklahoma

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (1-1): Minnesota still is waiting for its three new starters - Jimmy Butler, Jeff Teague and Taj Gibson - to make a big splash on the stat sheet. While starters Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins both topped the 20-point mark in the win over Utah, Butler, Teague and Gibson combined to produce a total of 27 points on 10-of-29 shooting. That follows a season opener in which the trio was 11-of-29 from the floor in a loss to San Antonio.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (1-1): One of the big questions in the NBA entering the season was how Westbrook would share offensive duties with newcomers Carmelo Anthony and Paul George, who both have opened the season with consecutive games of at least 20 points. Anthony is averaging 23 shots and George is at 21 through the first two contests, compared to 11.5 for Westbrook. Aside from Anthony and George, no Oklahoma City player scored in double figures against the Jazz.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Westbrook is shooting 40.4 percent from 3-point range in 31 career games against the Timberwolves, which is his highest mark versus all but two other NBA teams.

2. Crawford is averaging 13.5 points in 21.5 minutes off the bench through the first two games.

3. Towns averaged 28.5 points and 10.8 rebounds in four contests against Oklahoma City last season.

PREDICTION: Thunder 108, Timberwolves 104

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Trends - Minnesota at Oklahoma City

ATS TRENDS

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Timberwolves are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Timberwolves are 9-23-1 ATS in their last 33 Sunday games. Timberwolves are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS loss. Timberwolves are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Timberwolves are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 road games. Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Timberwolves are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest. Timberwolves are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Thunder are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Sunday games.

OU TRENDS

Minnesota

Under is 3-0-1 in Timberwolves last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-0 in Timberwolves last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 21-6-1 in Timberwolves last 28 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 20-6-1 in Timberwolves last 27 games following a ATS loss. Over is 9-3 in Timberwolves last 12 road games. Over is 8-3-1 in Timberwolves last 12 overall. Over is 7-3-1 in Timberwolves last 11 vs. Western Conference. Under is 11-5 in Timberwolves last 16 Sunday games.

Oklahoma City

Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 games following a ATS loss. Under is 9-2 in Thunder last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 8-2 in Thunder last 10 home games. Under is 8-2 in Thunder last 10 vs. Western Conference. Under is 16-5 in Thunder last 21 overall. Under is 7-3 in Thunder last 10 games following a straight up loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Oklahoma City. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City.

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When: 9:30 PM ET, Sunday, October 22, 2017
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Matchup Edge

NO	Edge in:	LAL
	Points Per Game
	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Pelicans at Lakers

Gracenote
Oct 21, 2017

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball struggled in his NBA debut on Thursday but looked like a completely different player in a dominating performance on Friday. Ball will try to establish some consistency and lead the Lakers to back-to-back wins when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

Ball was held to three points on 1-of-6 shooting in his debut while going up against a first-team All-Defense player in Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, but he had no trouble against the Phoenix Suns while putting up 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists on Friday. "I know everybody is going to say everything game by game, so if I play bad on Sunday, it is going to go right back to he's a bust," Ball told reporters. "It doesn't matter to me, I just come out and play as hard as I can to get my team wins." The Pelicans are playing as hard as they can but have yet to find their way into the win column despite taking the defending champion Golden State Warriors down to the wire on Friday. "We took another huge step tonight," New Orleans center DeMarcus Cousins told reporters after the 128-120 loss. "I’m proud of the way we battled, looking forward to the next matchup. I think we are in a good place."

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, FS New Orleans, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE PELICANS (0-2): Cousins and star forward Anthony Davis are at the beginning of their first full season together, and so far it looks like the two are finding a way to share the court. Both recorded a double-double in each of the first two games, with Davis averaging 34 points and 17.5 boards and Cousins at 31.5 points and 12 rebounds. "I’m happy about the way we’re going," New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters. "We’re still figuring everything out, but I think you can see that too that these guys are really good. We can do a lot of things with them.”

ABOUT THE LAKERS (1-1): Ball went 12-of-27 from the floor at Phoenix after attempting only six shots against the Clippers, and coach Luke Walton didn't mind the aggressiveness. “I think he shot so much because of the way they were defending him,” Walton told reporters. “That’s what we want him to do. I’m sure if he gets trapped, he’ll end up making the pass every time. Again, it’s why we think he’s gonna be a special player.” Ball got plenty of help from another former No 2 overall pick, Brandon Ingram, who broke out for 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting on Friday.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Pelicans reportedly agreed to a deal with veteran PG Jameer Nelson on Saturday.

2. Lakers SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to make his team debut on Sunday after serving a two-game suspension.

3. The teams split four meetings last season, including a 105-97 New Orleans win in Los Angeles on March 5, 2016.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 119, Lakers 112

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Trends - New Orleans at L.A. Lakers

ATS TRENDS

New Orleans

Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Pelicans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

L.A. Lakers

Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. Western Conference. Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Lakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Lakers are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Southwest. Lakers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

New Orleans

Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 8-2 in Pelicans last 10 vs. NBA Pacific. Under is 24-9 in Pelicans last 33 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 9-4 in Pelicans last 13 games following a ATS win. Under is 13-6-1 in Pelicans last 20 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 59-28-3 in Pelicans last 90 road games.

L.A. Lakers

Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 7-0 in Lakers last 7 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 home games. Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Lakers last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-0 in Lakers last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Lakers last 8 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Lakers last 7 overall. Under is 6-1 in Lakers last 7 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Lakers last 11 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Lakers last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 17-7-1 in Lakers last 25 vs. NBA Southwest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Pelicans are 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings in Los Angeles. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Road team is 29-14 ATS in the last 43 meetings.

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NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, October 22

Atlanta @ Brooklyn

Game 701-702
October 22, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
113.222
Brooklyn
117.232
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 4
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 2 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(-2 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Oklahoma City

Game 703-704
October 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
115.900
Oklahoma City
122.300
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 6 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 4
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-4); Over

New Orleans @ LA Lakers

Game 705-706
October 22, 2017 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
116.527
LA Lakers
118.951
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 2 1/2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 4 1/2
223
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+4 1/2); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, October 22

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ATLANTA (1 - 1) at BROOKLYN (1 - 1) - 10/22/2017, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 4-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-3 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
7 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (1 - 1) at OKLAHOMA CITY (1 - 1) - 10/22/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 82-56 ATS (+20.4 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (0 - 2) at LA LAKERS (1 - 1) - 10/22/2017, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 199-244 ATS (-69.4 Units) after a division game since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 155-199 ATS (-63.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Sunday, October 22

Trend Report

ATLANTA @ BROOKLYN
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Brooklyn is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home

MINNESOTA @ OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Oklahoma City is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota

NEW ORLEANS @ LA LAKERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
New Orleans is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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NBA

Sunday, October 22

Hawks-Nets split their last six meetings, Brooklyn covered last three series games. Last eight series games stayed under the total. Atlanta is 2-3 in its last five games in this building. Hawks split their first two games, both on road (over 1-1). Brooklyn split its first two games, scoring 131-126 points (over 2-0). Nets beat Orlando in their only home game.

Thunder won 8 of last 10 games with Minnesota; under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Wolves lost four of last five games (1-4 vs spread) in this building. Minnesota split its first two games (over 1-0-1), losing by 8 in San Antonio in its road opener. OKC got beat in Utah last night; they split their first two games (under 2-0), beating NY by 21 in their home opener.

New Orleans is 6-4 in its last ten games with the Lakers, 3-2 in last five visits here. Last three series games stayed under the total. Pelicans lost their first two games by 12-8 points (over 1-1); they lost only road game by 12 at Memphis. Lakers split their first two games (over 1-1); they lost by 16 to the Clippers in their only home game.

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Bob Balfe

Vikings -4

Joe Flacco has looked awful this year, but much of it has to with injury. The Ravens don’t have an offensive line that can win at this level on the road. The Ravens lost a guy to retirement right before the season and two starters are on IR. This team doesn’t have that many quality backs and the running game will suffer with Terrance West out of this game. At receiver the Ravens are thin with Wallace and Maclin still not 100 percent. This is an offense that is going to struggle against a great front seven and against great shutdown corners. Baltimore has been vulnerable this year against the run so I do expect Minnesota to move the ball. The Vikings have a few good running backs and Case Keenum has filled in very nicely at quarterback. Baltimore’s offense puts them in a position to turn the ball over which will lead to Minnesota points.