Thursday 10-26-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Tommy Brunson

The Eagles of Eastern Michigan tote their 2-5 mark into Huskie Stadium here on Thursday as they face 5-2 Northern Illinois.

Based on the fact none of Eastern's last 12 losses have come by more than 7 points means they should once again be right there against a Northern team that has beaten them straight up in 15 of the last 16 series meetings, including wins in each of the last 9 (7-2 against the spread).

The Eagles have gone 5-2 against the spread this season, and they are 15-4 now against the spread in their last 19 lined games. They have also covered 9 of their last 10 games as the road dog, largely because their defense has been able to limit the opposition to just 20-points per game.

Last year's meeting in Ypsilanti saw NIU squeak by in overtime, 31-24, which tells me that Eastern Michigan knows full well they can compete with this Huskies team once again this season on the road.

Mid-week MAC games usually result in some wild action, and tonight I think the wise move is taking the points with this "live" dog.

Eastern Michigan takes it down to the wire.

2* EASTERN MICHIGAN

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Joey Juice

This game has defensive struggle written all over it.

The Ravens simply play good defense at home, and that is why Baltimore is 11-5 Under their last 16 home games.

Miami, not a huge scoring threat themselves, especially in week 8 performances, they are currently 14-3 Under last 17 in Week 8 games.

The Dolphins are also, 5-1 Under so far this season.

Under is the play.

3* MIAMI-BALTIMORE UNDER

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Chris Jordan

My free pick is for tonight is on the Milwaukee Bucks over the Boston Celtics.

The Milwaukee Bucks have traveled to Boston, and hosted Cleveland, Portland and Charlotte. The Bucks are 3-1 after beating the Celtics, Blazers and Hornets. And they're still enjoying the friendly confines of home.

Tonight is a celebration of the franchise's 50th anniversary celebration and will feature throwback jerseys.

Milwaukee will play its fourth straight home game, while the Celtics are playing just their third road game of the season, after a blowout win of the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

And I got news for you, if the Celtics couldn't stop Giannis Antetokounmpo in Boston, you can't expect them to in Milwaukee. After just a couple of weeks, he looks more like an MVP-candidate than Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Steph Curry. Yeah, I said it.

Antetokounmpo is averaging a league-best 36.5 points through four games and in addition to setting a new career high with 44-spot against the Blazers in Saturday's 113-111 victory, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for points through four games by scoring 147

The Bucks will also get a boost from the return of point guard Malcolm Brogdon, who returned to practice Wednesday without limitations, after dealing with an ankle injury.

While I know the Celtics have won 4 of the last 6 meetings, the lost the first meeting in Boston, 108-100 on Oct. 18. Plus, the Bucks have covered nine of their last 13 against teams from the Atlantic Division.

Lay the home chalk tonight.

4* BUCKS

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Chase Diamond

Chase's 15* CFB THURSDAY TOTAL LOCK

Eastern Michigan vs. NIU, 10/26/2017 19:00 EDT

Total: -110/+46 Over

Sportsbook:
Bookmaker

This game features the 2-5 Eastern Michigan at the 5-2 Northern Illinois Huskies. Both these teams have gone under a ton this season. E.Michigan has gone under in 6 of 7 games and N.Illinois has gone under in 5 of 7 games so this line is really padded I believe as the public pounds the under. Take the Over here for a 15* winner.

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Ben Burns

Burns' FREE PLAY

Los Angeles vs. Montreal, 10/26/2017 19:30 EDT

Total: -127/+5½ Under

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

Since 2010, the Kings have visited Montreal five times. All five of those games had O/U lines of five. This evening, while we do have to lay a little extra juice for the privilege, we're able to get an O/U line of 5.5. In what should be a relatively low-scoring affair, I feel that extra half goal is offering us some value.

Last year's game here had a final score of 4-1, landing right on the number. The year before? A 3-0 win for the Kings.

This marks the Kings' fourth straight game away from LA. Their last two games have produced exactly five combined goals, each staying below the total. Note that the "under" is 19-6-6 the past 31 times that they played their previous three or more games on the road. Those stats should have a great shot at improving tonight. Take a look at the Under 5.5 goals.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon

Preview: Stanford at Oregon State

Gracenote
Oct 24, 2017

Following a much-needed week off, No. 20 Stanford aims for its fifth straight victory Thursday in Corvallis against a re-energized Oregon State team under interim coach Cory Hall. The Beavers have dropped five in a row and will be hard-pressed to slow down Heisman Trophy hopeful Bryce Love, who leads the nation in rushing at 198.1 yards per game and has 18 carries of 30 yards or more.

Love has a remarkable 1,387 rushing yards through seven games despite carrying only once in the second half of Stanford’s 49-7 rout of Oregon on Oct. 14. Stanford’s offensive line has gone four straight games without allowing a sack while creating opportunities for quarterback Keller Chryst, who turned in one of his best games of the season against Oregon, throwing for 181 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. The Cardinal are tied for first in the Pac-12 North but need to avoid a letdown against Oregon State, which headed into its off week after playing one of its most competitive games of the season in a 36-33 loss to Colorado. “I felt that they fought hard, I felt that they showed a different side of Beaver football than I’ve seen since I’ve been here, and I couldn’t be happier for them,” Hall told reporters. “Times are changing.”

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Stanford -23

ABOUT STANFORD (5-2, 4-1 Pac-12): Love ranks second nationally with 200.9 all-purpose yards per game to lead the Cardinal, who have averaged 295 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns during their four-game winning streak. Linebacker Curtis Robinson had a team-high seven tackles against Oregon but the Cardinal run defense struggled again as the Ducks rushed for 276 yards. The Cardinal have been stronger in the secondary where safety Justin Reid (five) and cornerback Quenton Meeks (two) have combined for seven interceptions.

ABOUT OREGON STATE (1-6, 0-4): Hall took over for Gary Andersen on Oct. 8 and immediately placed a greater emphasis on the run game as Ryan Nall finished with 172 yards rushing and three touchdowns against Colorado. Junior wide receiver Seth Collins, who leads the team with 43.3 receiving yards per game, missed the contest because of an unspecified illness and could be out for the rest of the season. Senior linebacker Manase Hungalu has been a bright spot on defense with 59 total tackles, five for loss, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and three quarterback hurries.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Cardinal have won seven straight matchups against Oregon State and eight of the past nine.

2. Oregon State’s last Thursday night victory came against No. 1 USC on Sept. 25, 2008.

3. Stanford has won 16 of its past 17 games when scoring first.

PREDICTION: Stanford 31, Oregon State 17

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Trends - No. 20 Stanford at Oregon State

ATS TRENDS

Stanford

Cardinal are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Cardinal are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. Cardinal are 19-6-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinal are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Cardinal are 36-14-1 ATS in their last 51 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Cardinal are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinal are 42-19 ATS in their last 61 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Cardinal are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 conference games. Cardinal are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 road games. Cardinal are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Cardinal are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Cardinal are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Cardinal are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Cardinal are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Cardinal are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Oregon State

Beavers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Beavers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. Beavers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Beavers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 conference games. Beavers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games. Beavers are 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 games in October. Beavers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Beavers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Beavers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a bye week.

OU TRENDS

Stanford

Under is 4-0 in Cardinal last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 24-8-1 in Cardinal last 33 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-3 in Cardinal last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 43-19 in Cardinal last 62 games in October. Under is 26-12 in Cardinal last 38 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Oregon State

Under is 5-0-1 in Beavers last 6 games following a bye week. Over is 5-1 in Beavers last 6 games on fieldturf. Over is 5-1 in Beavers last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Beavers last 11 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Beavers last 7 games overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Cardinal are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Favorite is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Oregon State. Under is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, Indiana

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

• The Ball State Cardinals are ranked 107 on offense, averaging 346.0 yards per game. The Cardinals are averaging 139.0 yards rushing and 207.0 yards passing so far this season.
• The Toledo Rockets are ranked 11 on offense, averaging 506.9 yards per game. The Rockets are averaging 214.1 yards rushing and 292.7 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Ball State Cardinals are 2-1 at home this season, 0-3 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Cardinals are averaging 29.3 scoring, and holding teams to 33.3 points scored on defense.
• The Toledo Rockets are 2-1 while on the road this season, 3-0 against conference opponents and 3-1 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Rockets are averaging 32.3 scoring, and holding teams to 28.7 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Toledo at Ball State

ATS TRENDS

Toledo

Rockets are 15-3 ATS in their last 18 road games. Rockets are 9-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Rockets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Rockets are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Rockets are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Rockets are 18-8-1 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up win. Rockets are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Rockets are 36-17-1 ATS in their last 54 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Rockets are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Rockets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Rockets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Ball State

Cardinals are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a double-digit loss at home. Cardinals are 16-35 ATS in their last 51 home games. Cardinals are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Cardinals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Cardinals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Cardinals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinals are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cardinals are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 conference games. Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in October.

OU TRENDS

Toledo

Over is 3-0-1 in Rockets last 4 Thursday games. Under is 7-0 in Rockets last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Rockets last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Rockets last 12 road games. Over is 9-3 in Rockets last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 3-1-1 in Rockets last 5 games in October. Under is 6-2-1 in Rockets last 9 conference games.

Ball State

Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 games in October. Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 Thursday games. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 11-5 in Cardinals last 16 conference games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Road team is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Ball State. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Huskie Stadium, DeKalb, Illinois

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

• The Northern Illinois Huskies are ranked 62 on offense, averaging 402.1 yards per game. The Huskies are averaging 195.6 yards rushing and 206.6 yards passing so far this season.
• The Eastern Michigan Eagles are ranked 95 on offense, averaging 368.3 yards per game. The Eagles are averaging 93.9 yards rushing and 274.4 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Northern Illinois Huskies are 2-1 at home this season, 3-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Huskies are averaging 27.3 scoring, and holding teams to 12.0 points scored on defense.
• The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 1-3 while on the road this season, 0-3 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Eagles are averaging 19.5 scoring, and holding teams to 21.2 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois

ATS TRENDS

Eastern Michigan

Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Eagles are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Eagles are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Eagles are 10-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Eagles are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games overall. Eagles are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in October. Eagles are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games. Eagles are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games on fieldturf. Eagles are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games.

Northern Illinois

Huskies are 6-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Huskies are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Huskies are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf. Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Huskies are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Huskies are 10-3-2 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Huskies are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Huskies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Huskies are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 conference games. Huskies are 34-16-4 ATS in their last 54 games following a ATS win. Huskies are 33-16-3 ATS in their last 52 games following a straight up win.

OU TRENDS

Eastern Michigan

Over is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 Thursday games. Under is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 conference games. Under is 7-1 in Eagles last 8 games on fieldturf. Under is 6-1 in Eagles last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 15-3 in Eagles last 18 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 games in October. Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games following a ATS loss. Over is 11-5 in Eagles last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Northern Illinois

Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 Thursday games. Under is 5-0 in Huskies last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 6-0 in Huskies last 6 home games. Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games on fieldturf. Under is 9-3 in Huskies last 12 games overall. Under is 6-2 in Huskies last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Huskies last 8 conference games. Under is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 34-16-1 in Huskies last 51 games in October.

HEAD TO HEAD

Road team is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 meetings. Favorite is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Eagles are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Northern Illinois. Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings. Eagles are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Georgia State Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

• The Georgia State Panthers are ranked 84 on offense, averaging 383.8 yards per game. The Panthers are averaging 114.2 yards rushing and 269.7 yards passing so far this season.
• The South Alabama Jaguars are ranked 108 on offense, averaging 345.4 yards per game. The Jaguars are averaging 141.6 yards rushing and 203.9 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Georgia State Panthers are 0-2 at home this season, 2-1 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Panthers are averaging 10.0 scoring, and holding teams to 25.5 points scored on defense.
• The South Alabama Jaguars are 1-2 while on the road this season, 2-1 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Jaguars are averaging 20.7 scoring, and holding teams to 29.7 points scored on defense.

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Trends - South Alabama at Georgia State

ATS TRENDS

South Alabama

Jaguars are 12-28 ATS in their last 40 games overall. Jaguars are 6-18 ATS in their last 24 conference games. Jaguars are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Jaguars are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win. Jaguars are 4-22 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Jaguars are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Georgia State

Panthers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games in October. Panthers are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Panthers are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games. Panthers are 8-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Panthers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

South Alabama

Under is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 games on turf. Over is 3-0-1 in Jaguars last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Jaguars last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 3-1-1 in Jaguars last 5 games in October.

Georgia State

Under is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 games on turf. Under is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 games in October. Under is 9-2 in Panthers last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 14-4 in Panthers last 18 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 10-3 in Panthers last 13 home games. Under is 12-4 in Panthers last 16 conference games. Under is 20-7 in Panthers last 27 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 7-3 in Panthers last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 13-6 in Panthers last 19 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Thursday, October 26

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TOLEDO (6 - 1) at BALL ST (2 - 5) - 10/26/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 1-1 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 2-0 straight up against BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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S ALABAMA (3 - 4) at GEORGIA ST (3 - 3) - 10/26/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 1-1 straight up against S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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E MICHIGAN (2 - 5) at N ILLINOIS (5 - 2) - 10/26/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
E MICHIGAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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STANFORD (5 - 2) at OREGON ST (1 - 6) - 10/26/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 60-37 ATS (+19.3 Units) in October games since 1992.
OREGON ST is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
STANFORD is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
STANFORD is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 1-1 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 2-0 straight up against OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAF

Week 9

Trend Report

Thursday, October 26

TOLEDO @ BALL STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing Ball State
Toledo is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ball State's last 5 games when playing Toledo
Ball State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toledo

EASTERN MICHIGAN @ NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Eastern Michigan is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Eastern Michigan's last 10 games
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Eastern Michigan

SOUTH ALABAMA @ GEORGIA STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of South Alabama's last 6 games on the road
South Alabama is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Georgia State's last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Georgia State's last 24 games

STANFORD @ OREGON STATE
Stanford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oregon State
Stanford is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oregon State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oregon State's last 8 games when playing at home against Stanford
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon State's last 7 games

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NCAAF

Week 9

Thursday’s games
Toledo won its last three games, by 5-10-27 points; they’re 2-1 on road, winning by 13 at Nevada, 20 at Central Michigan. Rockets are 2-0 as road favorites this year, since ’15, they’re 6-1 as road faves. Ball State lost its last four games; they were outscored 142-15 in their last three losses. Since 2007, Cardinals are 4-11 as a home underdog. Toledo won its last three games with Ball State, by 18-14-11 points; Rockets won three of last four visits to Muncie, winning by 14-17-7. Three of last four Cardinal games went over total.

South Alabama won its last two games, by 10-11 points; in their 5th year as a I-A program, Jaguars are 4-2 vs spread as road favorites. Georgia State won three of its last four games; they’re 0-2 SU at home, with a loss to a I-AA team. Since ’14, State is 3-7-1 vs spread as a home underdog. South Alabama is 3-1 against Georgia State, winning by 3-3-21 points; Jaguars split their two visits here, winning 38-17, losing 24-10. Four of last five USA games stayed under the total. Sun Belt home underdogs are 3-5 vs spread this season.

Eastern Michigan lost its last five games, last four by total of 13 points (3-0-1 vs spread)- they lost in OT to rival WMU last week. Eagles are 4-0 vs spread on road this year; they gave up 633 rushing yards in last two games. Northern Illinois won its last three games after a 2-2 start; they are 6-4 in last 10 games as a home favorite, 0-1 this season. NIU won its last nine games with Eastern Michigan (7-2 vs spread); Eagles lost their last four visits to DeKalb by an average score of 44-15. Under is 6-1 in EMU games this season, 4-2 in NIU games.

Stanford won its last four games after road losses at USC/San Diego St; their last three games stayed under total. Cardinal is 17-10-1 as road favorite under Shaw, 0-1-1 this year. Oregon State already fired its coach; they’ve lost five games in row, but lost tough 36-33 game in their last game to Colorado, their first game with the interim coach. Stanford won its last seven games with Oregon State (5-1-1 vs spread); Cardinal won/covered their last three visits to Corvallis, winning by 18-8-25 points. Pac-12 home underdogs are 9-4 vs spread this season.

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 9

Thursday, October 26

Toledo @ Ball State

Game 103-104
October 26, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toledo
88.738
Ball State
60.270
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ball State
by 28 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toledo
by 24 1/2
58 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toledo
(-24 1/2); Under

South Alabama @ Georgia State

Game 105-106
October 26, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Alabama
75.128
Georgia State
71.543
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Alabama
by 3 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Alabama
Pick
49
Dunkel Pick:
South Alabama
Under

Eastern Michigan @ Northern Illinois

Game 107-108
October 26, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Michigan
79.051
Northern Illinois
89.462
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Illinois
by 10 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Illinois
by 7
47 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Illinois
(-7); Under

Stanford @ Oregon State

Game 109-110
October 26, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Stanford
103.028
Oregon State
79.258
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Stanford
by 24
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Stanford
by 20
60
Dunkel Pick:
Stanford
(-20); Under

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Hawks at Bulls

Gracenote
Oct 25, 2017

The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks are both going through a bit of a rebuilding phase after saying goodbye to stars over the summer, and both are dealing with some growing pains. The Bulls will try to record their first victory of the 2017-18 campaign when they host the Hawks on Thursday.

Both clubs enter Thursday's showdown riding a three-game slide after Atlanta, which has the misfortune of beginning the season with five straight games on the road, followed up a win in the season opener at Dallas with three straight setbacks. “It’s going to be a tough year," Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. "But if we can continue to plug away and keep the effort consistent and once the offense starts rolling around where we start making shots and start getting better shots through our offense, things will start to look up." The Bulls came out strong against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday and scored 68 points in the first half to take a lead into the break before being held to 44 points in the second half and suffering a 119-112 loss. Chicago is moving forward with a young team and is getting impressive results from rookie forward Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 16.3 points and 9.3 rebounds.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), WGN (Chicago)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (1-3): Atlanta point guard Dennis Schroder missed Monday's 104-93 loss at Miami with an ankle injury and is not expected to return until the home opener on Friday, leaving the team without its most explosive scoring option at Chicago. The Hawks were led by Bazemore (20 points) and Taurean Prince (20) in a loss to the Miami Heat but battled to the end and was quick to point out that the team would be bringing that energy every night. "That is one thing you are not going to have to worry about with the Atlanta Hawks, is not bringing it every game," Prince told reporters. "The competitiveness, the heart, that will be there every game."

ABOUT THE BULLS (0-3): Markkanen scored a season-high 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting in the loss at Cleveland and knocked down 5-of-8 from beyond the arc. The 7-0 forward is 10-of-22 from beyond the arc on the season and scored in double figures in each of his first three games. "I thought our guys did an excellent job of finding him," Chicago coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters after Tuesday's game. "We got him in transition several times out of our flow offense. ... He's going to be a heck of a player, man."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Bulls PG Kris Dunn (finger) could make his season debut on Thursday.

2. Hawks PF Ersan Ilyasova (knee) missed the last game and is questionable for Thursday.

3. Chicago snapped a seven-game losing streak in the series with a 106-104 triumph at home on April 1.

PREDICTION: Bulls 103, Hawks 99

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Trends - Atlanta at Chicago

ATS TRENDS

Atlanta

Hawks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central. Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Hawks are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up loss. Hawks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Hawks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Hawks are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Hawks are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Hawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.

Chicago

Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Bulls are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 Thursday games. Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss. Bulls are 16-35 ATS in their last 51 vs. NBA Southeast. Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Atlanta

Under is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 8-2 in Hawks last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 road games. Under is 11-3-1 in Hawks last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 20-6 in Hawks last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 3-1-2 in Hawks last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 3-1-2 in Hawks last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 21-8-2 in Hawks last 31 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 18-7-2 in Hawks last 27 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 Thursday games. Over is 10-4 in Hawks last 14 vs. NBA Central. Under is 7-3 in Hawks last 10 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 11-5-1 in Hawks last 17 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 34-16-3 in Hawks last 53 games following a straight up loss.

Chicago

Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 25-8 in Bulls last 33 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 19-7 in Bulls last 26 home games. Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 7-3 in Bulls last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 37-18-1 in Bulls last 56 Thursday games. Under is 37-18 in Bulls last 55 games following a straight up loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Hawks are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Chicago. Favorite is 41-17 ATS in the last 58 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Mavericks at Grizzlies

Gracenote
Oct 26, 2017

The Dallas Mavericks no longer are a winless basketball team and they look to complete a sweep of the home-and-home series when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. fueled a 103-94 home win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday, helping Dallas end its season-opening four-game skid.

The Mavericks played their best game of the young season and were aided by Memphis, which played its worst. The Grizzlies opened the season strong with three consecutive wins - including victories over Golden State and Houston - but trailed the Mavericks by 14 points after one quarter and never found their game. Grizzlies coach David Fizdale said his team "didn't come out with the right mentality," and point guard Mike Conley has his eyes on payback come Thursday. "The beauty of the league is we get to play again," Conley told reporters regarding the back-to-back set. "We'll be ready to go, and we're looking forward to it."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), FSN Southeast (Memphis)

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (1-4): The 19-year-old Smith, who was the ninth overall pick in June's draft, was 8-of-12 while scoring a season-high 19 points on Wednesday. Smith struggled with his shooting two nights earlier - 3-of-11 from the field, 4-of-10 from the line - while scoring 10 points against Golden State standout Stephen Curry. "Smith's pretty clearly a gamer. He is unafraid," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters after Wednesday's win. "Tonight was the biggest amount of responsibility we have put on him to start with that group and really be the main ball-handler. That's a lot of responsibility. He did a great job and was one of the main reasons we got off to a good start."

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (3-1): Standout center Marc Gasol recorded 26 points and 11 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, but he was deeply concerned by his squad's defensive issues on Wednesday. "We didn't get stops," Gasol told reporters. "It's that simple. You don't get stops and you trade baskets, you don't have a chance to win. You don't get enough stops, you won't be able to get over the hump." Conley scored 21 points on 7-of-15 shooting after going 6-of-24 over his previous two games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Mavericks have won six of the last eight meetings.

2. Grizzlies SF Chandler Parsons was rested on Wednesday but is slated to play in Memphis.

3. Dallas PF Dirk Nowitzki, who scored a season-high 13 points on Wednesday, will become the seventh player in NBA history to play in 1,400 games when he takes the floor on Thursday.

PREDICTION: Grizzlies 112, Mavericks 103