Monday 10-23-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, October 23, 2017
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas

Matchup Edge

TOR	Edge in:	SA
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	Defense
	Rebounding
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	Bench

Preview: Raptors at Spurs

Gracenote
Oct 22, 2017

The San Antonio Spurs played the first two games without former Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard but still had little trouble shutting down their opponents. The Spurs will try to make it three straight strong performances with Leonard sidelined when they host the Toronto Raptors on Monday.

San Antonio is leaning on power forward LaMarcus Aldridge in Leonard's absence, and Aldridge delivered an average of 26.5 points and 10 rebounds in the first two contests while totaling four blocked shots. Aldridge helped hold the Minnesota Timberwolves to 43.5 percent from the floor in a win in the season opener and anchored an even better effort on Saturday, when his team held the Chicago Bulls to 37.8 percent from the field in an 87-77 triumph. The Spurs should have a much tougher time defending the Raptors, who exploded out of the gates with an average of 122.5 points in the first two games, capped by a 128-94 thrashing of the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. "We’ve got to be the best Toronto Raptors team we can be," coach Dwane Casey told reporters. "Offensively, there’s a niche we have to find, keep moving the ball."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBATV, TSN 2 (Toronto), FS Southwest (San Antonio)

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (2-0): Toronto is beginning a six-game road trip at San Antonio and might be doing it without starting center Jonas Valanciunas, who suffered a sprained ankle against the 76ers after going off for 23 points and 15 rebounds in the season opener. Valanciunas is traveling with the team but is not expected to play on Monday. Picking up the offensive slack in Valanciunas' absence was All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, who recovered from a lackluster season debut (11 points on 2-of-9 shooting) by going for 30 points on 8-of-12 from the floor on Saturday.

ABOUT THE SPURS (2-0): Leonard's potential return is still a question mark, but Aldridge could be getting some help sooner than expected from veteran point guard Tony Parker. Parker, who suffered a torn left quadriceps tendon during the playoffs last spring and underwent surgery, is already running and practicing. "His rehab is going really well," coach Gregg Popovich told reporters. "He's going 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 pretty much full speed. I think he gets to go 5-on-5 in about a week and we'll see how he looks."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Veteran F Rudy Gay is averaging 13 points in his first two games with the Spurs.

2. Toronto PF Serge Ibaka is 7-of-11 from 3-point range.

3. San Antonio took both meetings last season and three straight in the series.

PREDICTION: Spurs 108, Raptors 106

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Trends - Toronto at San Antonio

ATS TRENDS

Toronto

Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Raptors are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Raptors are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

San Antonio

Spurs are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 Monday games. Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Spurs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic.

OU TRENDS

Toronto

Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 overall. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 9-3 in Raptors last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 17-6 in Raptors last 23 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 19-7 in Raptors last 26 road games. Over is 10-4 in Raptors last 14 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 38-18-1 in Raptors last 57 Monday games. Over is 29-14-1 in Raptors last 44 vs. Western Conference.

San Antonio

Over is 7-0 in Spurs last 7 home games. Over is 9-1 in Spurs last 10 games following a ATS loss. Over is 12-2 in Spurs last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 14-3 in Spurs last 17 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-1-1 in Spurs last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 17-5 in Spurs last 22 overall. Over is 5-2-1 in Spurs last 8 Monday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Raptors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in San Antonio.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Monday, October 23, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

Matchup Edge

WAS	Edge in:	DEN
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	Defense
	Rebounding
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	Bench

Preview: Wizards at Nuggets

Gracenote
Oct 22, 2017

The Washington Wizards had a solid start to their season at home and will try to carry over that success when they open a four-game road trip at the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Wizards averaged 117.5 points in knocking off Philadelphia and Detroit in the nation's capital, although they hope to get more stops on the other end of the floor as the season progresses.

"We showed glimpses of when we were good, but if we don't pick up defensively on the road, we won't win any games," guard John Wall told reporters after Friday's 115-111 win over the Pistons. "We got to figure out a way to get back to playing defense consistently." Wall scored 26 points and Otto Porter Jr. broke out for 28 to go along with nine rebounds and four steals for Washington, which is looking to open 3-0 for the first time since 2005. Standing in the way is a Nuggets team that showcased a strong defensive effort to knock off Sacramento 96-79 on Saturday in its home opener. "Coming off a loss you always want to come out the next game and be aggressive," guard Will Barton told reporters, referencing a loss at Utah to begin the season. "We felt we had some lapses last game on the defensive end. We wanted to get into those guys and make them feel us."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCS Washington, Altitude (Denver)

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (2-0): Washington has utilized an aggressive approach that yielded an average 29.5 made free throws, tops in the NBA entering Sunday. Wall led the march to the line with a 9-of-11 showing against the Pistons and fellow guard Bradley Beal has 23 attempts through the first two games. Wall and Beal combined for 53 points as the Wizards picked up a 123-113 win in their last visit to Denver on March 8.

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (1-1): Denver bucked some notable trends with its low-scoring win over the Kings by snapping a 23-game losing streak when held under 100 points and surviving an affair in which star forward Nikola Jokic was held scoreless. "You don't have to score to be effective," forward Paul Millsap said of Jokic, who chipped in nine rebounds and seven assists. "There are only a certain amount of guys in this league who can do that and he's one of those guys. He's willing to sacrifice and try to get everybody else involved." Millsap scored 18 points in his home debut with the Nuggets while backup Kenneth Faried matched him in just 23 minutes.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Jokic, who averaged 17.7 points after the All-Star break last season, has seven points on 3-of-13 shooting through the first two games.

2. Wizards C Marcin Gortat is averaging 13.5 rebounds and shooting 61.1 percent.

3. The teams alternated season series sweeps over the past five years, with Washington taking both meetings in 2016-17.

PREDICTION: Nuggets 109, Wizards 107

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Trends - Washington at Denver

ATS TRENDS

Washington

Wizards are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest. Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Wizards are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Wizards are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games. Wizards are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Denver

Nuggets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Monday games. Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.

OU TRENDS

Washington

Over is 5-0 in Wizards last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 9-1 in Wizards last 10 vs. Western Conference. Over is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 overall. Over is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 11-3 in Wizards last 14 vs. NBA Northwest. Over is 40-14 in Wizards last 54 games following a straight up win. Over is 35-15-1 in Wizards last 51 road games. Over is 40-18 in Wizards last 58 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 36-17-1 in Wizards last 54 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Denver

Under is 7-0 in Nuggets last 7 overall. Under is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 home games. Under is 5-0 in Nuggets last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 games following a ATS win. Over is 6-0-1 in Nuggets last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-2 in Nuggets last 7 Monday games. Over is 5-2-1 in Nuggets last 8 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 9-4 in Nuggets last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 34-16-2 in Nuggets last 52 vs. Eastern Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Denver. Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings. Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings. Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 10:00 PM ET, Monday, October 23, 2017
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona

Matchup Edge

SAC	Edge in:	PHO
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Preview: Kings at Suns

Gracenote
Oct 22, 2017

The Phoenix Suns have had a woeful time trying to stop teams from scoring, a scenario that prompted the firing of head coach Earl Watson on Sunday. The Suns hope to reverse that trend under interim head coach Jay Triano when they host the offensively challenged Sacramento Kings on Monday.

Watson finished with a 33-85 mark at the helm in Phoenix and watched his team allow an average of 128.7 points during its 0-3 start, with reports of his dismissal surfacing the day after a 130-88 setback against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Kings might offer a little relief as they finish up a three-game, four-day road trip that included a 96-79 setback at Denver on Saturday. Zach Randolph was the lone Sacramento starter to score in double figures and he finished with only 11 points as the team's first five combined to shoot 10-for-38 from the floor. The Kings won three of four meetings last season against the Suns, whose lone victory came on Devin Booker's game-winning jumper.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Sacramento), FS Arizona (Phoenix)

ABOUT THE KINGS (1-2): While the starters struggled mightily at Denver, rookie standout De'Aaron Fox made a splash off the bench with 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting to go along with five rebounds in a team-high 29 minutes. "The one thing De'Aaron did when he came in was he was aggressive to the rack and we need him to do that," guard Garrett Temple told the media. "But everybody needs to do that, we can't settle for jumpers. If you have an open shot, take it." Forward Skal Labissiere chipped in 13 points but there were very few other contributions for a team that entered Sunday ranked 29th in the league in scoring (90.7) and last in made free throws per game (8.7).

ABOUT THE SUNS (0-3): Phoenix has been outrebounded by an average of 10.6 - the second-largest number in the league - and opponents are shooting an NBA-high 51.5 percent from the floor, including 50 percent from 3-point range. Guard Eric Bledsoe followed up a 28-point performance in a two-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday with a four-point, four-turnover effort against the Clippers. Rookie Josh Jackson has at least 11 points in his first three games but has yet to shoot better than 40 percent in a game and has one assist in 84 minutes thus far.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Kings G Buddy Hield shot 1-of-10 against Denver but had 30 points in a win over Phoenix in April.

2. Suns C Tyson Chandler is averaging 11.5 rebounds while making 8-of-11 shots over his last two games.

3. Sacramento rookie G Bogdan Bogdanovich (ankle) might make his NBA debut Monday.

PREDICTION: Suns 106, Kings 104

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Trends - Sacramento at Phoenix

ATS TRENDS

Sacramento

Kings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Kings are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Kings are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest. Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Kings are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 vs. NBA Pacific.

Phoenix

Suns are 55-27-3 ATS in their last 85 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Monday games. Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Suns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Suns are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.

OU TRENDS

Sacramento

Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 18-4 in Kings last 22 vs. NBA Pacific. Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 7-2 in Kings last 9 games following a ATS loss. Under is 23-7 in Kings last 30 vs. Western Conference. Under is 6-2 in Kings last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 12-4 in Kings last 16 road games. Under is 6-2 in Kings last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 10-4 in Kings last 14 overall. Under is 10-4 in Kings last 14 Monday games. Under is 17-7 in Kings last 24 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Phoenix

Over is 5-1 in Suns last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-1 in Suns last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Suns last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 vs. NBA Pacific. Under is 10-3 in Suns last 13 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 home games. Over is 7-3 in Suns last 10 overall. Over is 36-16 in Suns last 52 vs. Western Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Kings are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Kings are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix. Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, October 23


Philadelphia @ Detroit

Game 501-502
October 23, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
107.319
Detroit
119.902
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 12 1/2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 3
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-3); Over

Atlanta @ Miami

Game 503-504
October 23, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
111.023
Miami
123.587
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 12 1/2
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

Memphis @ Houston

Game 505-506
October 23, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
119.539
Houston
124.979
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 5 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 7 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+7 1/2); Under

Charlotte @ Milwaukee

Game 507-508
October 23, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
118.774
Milwaukee
117.290
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 1 1/2
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 6 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(+6 1/2); Under

Golden State @ Dallas

Game 509-510
October 23, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
129.278
Dallas
114.600
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 14 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
N/A

Toronto @ San Antonio

Game 511-512
October 23, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
120.253
San Antonio
126.718
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 6 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 2 1/2
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-2 1/2); Under

Washington @ Denver

Game 513-514
October 23, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
125.334
Denver
121.545
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 3
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+3); Over

Sacramento @ Phoenix

Game 515-516
October 23, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
114.686
Phoenix
108.924
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 5 1/2
228
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 2
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+2); Over

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NBA

Monday, October 23

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:

Pistons won six of last seven games with Philly (6-1 vs spread); 76ers lost four of last five visits to the Motor City (1-4 vs spread, under 3-0 in last three). Philly is 0-3 to start season, losing by 5-10-34 points (1-2 vs spread, over 2-1). Detroit is 2-1 to start season, 3-0 vs spread- over is 2-1 in their games. Pistons beat Charlotte by 12 in their only home game.

Miami won five of its last seven games with Atlanta (7-0 vs spread); under is 8-2 in last 10 series games. Hawks are 1-3-1 vs spread in last five visits to Miami. Atlanta lost two of its first three games, all on road (under 2-1). Heat split its first two games (0-2 vs spread, over 2-0); they beat Indiana by 4 in their only home game.

Rockets won four of last six games with Memphis (over 4-2). Grizzlies are 3-2 vs spread in last six visits to Houston. Memphis opened with home wins over Pelicans/Warriors (under 2-0); this is their road opener. Rockets won their first three games (2-1 vs spread, under 2-1); they beat Dallas by 16 in their home opener.

Hornets/Bucks split their last eight meetings; Milwaukee was 5-3 vs spread in those games. Over is 3-1 in last four series games. Charlotte covered four of last five games in this building. Bucks won two of first three games (over 3-0), splitting pair of home games- they lost to the Cavaliers. Charlotte split its first two games (under 2-0), losing only road game by 12 in Detroit.

Warriors won their last six games with Dallas; they’re 7-3 vs spread in last ten series games. Over is 4-2 in last six series games. Golden State covered three of last four visits to Dallas; they’re 1-2 to start season (0-3 vs spread, over 2-1), with only win at New Orleans by 8, Mavericks are 0-3 to start season, losing by 6-5-16 points (under 2-1)- they’re 0-2 at home.

Spurs are 8-2 in last ten games with Toronto, but 3-3 vs spread in last six; over is 6-2 in last eight series games. Raptors are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to the Alamo. Toronto won/covered their first two games (over 2-0) but this is their road opener. Spurs won their first two games by 8-10 points (over 1-1)— they beat Minnesota by 8 in their home opener.

Wizards won four of last six games with Denver; over is 4-1 in last five. Washington is 2-3 vs spread in its last five games in this building- they won their first two games by 5-4 points, both at home (0-2 vs spread, over 2-0). Nuggets split their first two games (under 2-0), beating Kings by 17 in their home opener.

Suns fired their coach after three games; they lost six of last seven games vs Sacramento-under is 5-1 in last six series games. Kings are 8-2 vs spread in last 10 series games, 4-1 in last five visits here. Sacramento lost two of three games to open season (under 3-0); they split pair of road games. Phoenix is 0-3 with two 40-point losses (under 2-1); they’re a mess.

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NBA

Monday, October 23

Trend Report

PHILADELPHIA @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 11 games at home
Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

ATLANTA @ MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Atlanta's last 21 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Miami's last 21 games when playing at home against Atlanta

MEMPHIS @ HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Memphis's last 11 games on the road
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home
Houston is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Memphis

CHARLOTTE @ MILWAUKEE
Charlotte is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Charlotte is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Charlotte

GOLDEN STATE @ DALLAS
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Golden State is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Golden State

TORONTO @ SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games at home

WASHINGTON @ DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

SACRAMENTO @ PHOENIX
Sacramento is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Sacramento is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, October 23

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PHILADELPHIA (0 - 3) at DETROIT (2 - 1) - 10/23/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (1 - 2) at MIAMI (1 - 1) - 10/23/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 49-35 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 126-169 ATS (-59.9 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (2 - 0) at HOUSTON (3 - 0) - 10/23/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 130-97 ATS (+23.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 161-122 ATS (+26.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-4 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (1 - 1) at MILWAUKEE (2 - 1) - 10/23/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 388-452 ATS (-109.2 Units) in home games since 1996.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (1 - 2) at DALLAS (0 - 3) - 10/23/2017, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 4-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (2 - 0) at SAN ANTONIO (2 - 0) - 10/23/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1005-879 ATS (+38.1 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 805-686 ATS (+50.4 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 511-430 ATS (+38.0 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 44-23 ATS (+18.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 332-274 ATS (+30.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 207-158 ATS (+33.2 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
TORONTO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 2-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (2 - 0) at DENVER (1 - 1) - 10/23/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (1 - 2) at PHOENIX (0 - 3) - 10/23/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 153-113 ATS (+28.7 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) after allowing 130 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 6-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 6-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Alex Smart
nba

Philadelphia vs. Detroit, 10/23/2017 19:00 EDT

Point Spread: -3½/-110 Detroit

Sportsbook:
Bookmaker

Detroit enters tis tilt with momentum on their sides as they come off a 111-107 road win vs the New York Knicks on Saturday. The Pistons rallied from a 21-point deficit, outscoring the Knicks 60-43 in the second half. Now they go against a young talented Philadelphia Sixer's group who still cannot find a way to consistently notch victories, losing three straight times to start their campaign, including Saturdays lopsided 128-94 loss to the Raptors. There is a lot of talent in the 76ers lineup, but playing as a group and showing chemistry/flow at the moment seems to be a problem, as their star center Joel Embiid , comes in and out of the lineup , because of his need to rest his surgically repaired knee. Tonight I'm betting the Sixers having more problems , vs a Motown side that has won and covered 6 of the L/7 meetings in this series.

76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.Pistons are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.Pistons are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
DETROIT is 12-2 ATS L/14 in a home game where the total is 210 to 219.5, with the average margin victory of the scores coming by 10.5 ppg.

Play on the Detroit Pistons to cover

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Ray Monohan

Monday 5* FREE NHL ML Play

Los Angeles vs. Toronto, 10/23/2017 19:00 EDT

Money Line: -139 Toronto

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Toronto Maple Leafs -139

The Maple Leafs lay low juice on Monday and given home ice and how well they're playing, this one makes sense.

Toronto is going to be a top team it seems this season in the NHL. The Maple Leafs have won 6 of the first 8 games on the campaign and have won 3 of 4 at home to start the season.

Auston Matthews is on quite the tear here to start the season off as well. He has tallied at least a point in all but one of the first 8 games. He's the energy that this Maple Leafs team feeds off of and will really be a huge impact player on Monday.

Some trends to note. Maple Leafs are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games.Maple Leafs are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.

Toronto is the better team here in this spot, given home ice and how well they are playing on the offensive end.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 5* FREE NHL ML Play

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Mike Lundin

#NBA FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN

Philadelphia vs. Detroit, 10/23/2017 19:00 EDT

Point Spread: -3½/-110 Detroit

Sportsbook:
Bookmaker

The Detroit Pistons look like a solid home favorite when they host the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night.

It's just never easy to beat Detroit home in Michigan. They beat Charlotte 102-90 here at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 18 in their lone home game so far this season and are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

The 76ers are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head meetings in Detroit and 0-2 SU (1-1 ATS) on the road this season. They took a 128-94 beating at Toronto on Saturday their last outing and they're just 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

I actually like the 76ers to cause quite a few upsets this season, but this is not one of those spots.

My free pick is on the Detroit Pistons.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, October 23, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Matchup Edge

LA	Edge in:	TOR
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Kings at Maple Leafs

Gracenote
Oct 22, 2017

The Los Angeles Kings have yet to lose in regulation this season, and they hope to keep the streak going Monday as they continue their six-game road trip with a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Kings, whose only blemish thus far is an overtime loss to Calgary on Oct. 11, began the trek with a 6-4 triumph at Columbus on Saturday.

Captain Anze Kopitar capped a three-point performance by scoring his second goal of the game with 2:14 remaining in the third period as Los Angeles matched the club record for the longest point streak to start a season, which was set when it began 1995-96 with a 4-0-3 mark. Toronto is kicking off a three-game homestand after having its three-game winning streak snapped with Saturday's 6-3 loss at Ottawa. Auston Matthews and William Nylander each recorded a goal and an assist in the setback, which was the first in four road games this season for the Maple Leafs. Matthews has landed on the scoresheet in all but one of his eight contests, registering three two-point efforts over his last four.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), TSN4, TVA (Toronto)

ABOUT THE KINGS (6-0-1): Brooks Laich made his debut for Los Angeles on Saturday, registering two shots and a minus-1 rating in 12 minutes, 7 seconds of ice time. The 34-year-old center collected 134 goals and 197 assists in 764 games with Ottawa, Washington and Toronto before signing a one-year contract worth $650,000 on Thursday. Jake Muzzin is riding a six-game point streak after notching three against Columbus - including his 41st career goal, which tied him with Bob Murdoch for 10th place among defensemen on the franchise's all-time list.

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (6-2-0): Roman Polak is back in the fold, as the veteran defenseman agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.1 million contract on Sunday. The 31-year-old Czech, who recorded four goals and seven assists over 75 games last season to begin his second stint with Toronto, has collected 23 tallies and 115 points in 634 career contests with St. Louis, the Maple Leafs and San Jose. The Maple Leafs have won three of their first four home games this campaign, scoring a total of 18 goals in the victories.

OVERTIME

1. Kopitar has recorded four multi-point performances in 2017-18, including a pair of three-point efforts.

2. Of the 20 skaters that have been in Toronto's lineup this season, C Eric Fehr (four games) is the only one yet to record a point.

3. Los Angeles D Derek Forbort notched an assist on Saturday - two days after signing a two-year contract extension.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 5, Kings 4

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Trends - Los Angeles at Toronto

W/L TRENDS

Los Angeles

Kings are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Atlantic. Kings are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Kings are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Kings are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win. Kings are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Kings are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Kings are 11-4 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Kings are 0-6 in their last 6 Monday games.

Toronto

Maple Leafs are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games. Maple Leafs are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Maple Leafs are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Maple Leafs are 6-2 in their last 8 overall. Maple Leafs are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Maple Leafs are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. Pacific. Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Los Angeles

Over is 1-0-3 in Kings last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 3-0-1 in Kings last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 3-0-3 in Kings last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Kings last 6 overall. Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 Monday games. Under is 18-6-6 in Kings last 30 road games. Over is 3-1-1 in Kings last 5 games following a win. Over is 3-1-4 in Kings last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-3-3 in Kings last 13 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 14-6-5 in Kings last 25 vs. Eastern Conference.

Toronto

Over is 4-0-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 Monday games. Over is 4-0 in Maple Leafs last 4 home games. Under is 9-1 in Maple Leafs last 10 vs. Pacific. Over is 7-1 in Maple Leafs last 8 overall. Over is 5-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Maple Leafs last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 5-2 in Maple Leafs last 7 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Maple Leafs last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 15-6-1 in Maple Leafs last 22 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-2 in Maple Leafs last 7 following a loss of 3 or more goals.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Kings are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings. Kings are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Toronto.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, October 23, 2017
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Matchup Edge

SJ	Edge in:	NYR
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Sharks at Rangers

Gracenote
Oct 22, 2017

The New York Rangers ended a frustrating five-game losing streak last time out despite managing just 15 shots and look to build on the result as they host the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Jimmy Vesey, Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast each scored their first goal of the season in Saturday’s 4-2 victory over Nashville, which extended New York’s point streak to three contests (1-0-2).

“This was coming,” Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist told reporters after the victory. “It was just a matter of time. Finally, we get the two points. We’ll take a deep breath and we’ll go after another two points Monday.” New York looks to take advantage of the road-weary Sharks, who will play their third game in four nights after dropping a 5-3 decision at the New York Islanders on Saturday despite receiving a hat trick from Logan Couture. San Jose, which started the trip with an impressive 3-0 win at red-hot New Jersey in which Martin Jones turned aside 28 shots, has outshot all but one opponent in the early going. Reigning Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns, who scored a career-high 29 goals last season, leads the Sharks in shots (31) but has yet to tally and is a minus-8 over his first seven contests.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, Sportsnet, NBCSN California (San Jose), MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE SHARKS (3-4-0): Couture leads the team with six goals after notching his second career hat trick and is forming a solid duo with Tomas Hertl (four points) on one of San Jose’s top two lines. “He’s big. He’s strong. He’s skilled,” Couture said of Hertl. “He reminds me of (Patrick Marleau) without that top-end speed the way he holds on to pucks. He’s very, very easy to play with.” The power play has produced seven goals in seven games, and the Sharks’ penalty-killing unit is 24-of-25 in the last six contests after giving up two tallies in the season opener.

ABOUT THE RANGERS (2-5-2): Getting Kreider and Vesey their first goals will help with confidence, and it also would be a boost if the veteran Rick Nash (one goal, minus-6 rating), who leads the team with 35 shots, could start scoring. Mika Zibanejad tops the team with five goals but has recorded just one point (an assist) in the last five games, while Kevin Hayes became the only other player with more than two tallies after scoring in each of his last two contests. Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who has registered two goals and five assists, is slated to play his 500th NHL game on Monday.

OVERTIME

1. San Jose C Joe Thornton needs four assists to tie Joe Sakic (1,016) for 12th place on the all-time list and is three points away from 1,400.

2. Lundqvist needs one victory to pass Glenn Hall (407) for ninth place in NHL history.

3. The teams split last season's two-game series, with each winning at home while a total of 20 goals were scored.

PREDICTION: Rangers 4, Sharks 3

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Trends - San Jose at NY Rangers

W/L TRENDS

San Jose

Sharks are 13-3 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 Monday games. Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Sharks are 15-6 in their last 21 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Sharks are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference. Sharks are 9-4 in their last 13 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Sharks are 3-9 in their last 12 road games. Sharks are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

NY Rangers

Rangers are 22-8 in their last 30 vs. Western Conference. Rangers are 29-11 in their last 40 vs. Pacific. Rangers are 45-21 in their last 66 Monday games. Rangers are 27-13 in their last 40 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Rangers are 76-37 in their last 113 vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 4-9 in their last 13 games following a win. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.

OU TRENDS

San Jose

Under is 13-4-5 in Sharks last 22 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Sharks last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 35-14-15 in Sharks last 64 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 16-7-4 in Sharks last 27 vs. Metropolitan.

NY Rangers

Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 Monday games. Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. Western Conference. Under is 3-1-2 in Rangers last 6 games following a win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Sharks are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in New York.

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NHL
Dunkel

Monday, October 23


San Jose @ NY Rangers

Game 51-52
October 23, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
12.139
NY Rangers
10.301
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(-105); Over

Los Angeles @ Toronto

Game 53-54
October 23, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
12.312
Toronto
11.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
6
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+130); Over

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NHL

Monday, October 23

Kings won four of last five games with Toronto; under is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. LA is 3-2 in last five games in this building. Kings won six of their first seven games; over is 4-1 in their last five. LA won both its road games, at San Jose/Columbus. Maple Leafs won six of their first eight games (over 7-1); they’re 3-1 at home, with only loss to the Devils.

Home side won last four Shark-Ranger games; over is 2-0-1 in last three. San Jose lost four of its last five visits to Manhattan. Sharks are 3-4 to start season (over 3-3-1), splitting their only two road games. New York lost seven of their first nine games, with last three going over total. Rangers out five of their seven home games.

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NHL

Monday, October 23

Trend Report

SAN JOSE @ NY RANGERS
San Jose is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
NY Rangers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose
NY Rangers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose

LOS ANGELES @ TORONTO
Los Angeles is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games at home