Friday 11-24-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, November 24, 2017
Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio

Matchup Edge

OTT	Edge in:	CLB
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Senators at Blue Jackets

Gracenote
Nov 23, 2017

The Columbus Blue Jackets are off to an outstanding start for the second consecutive season, one that has carried them to the top of the Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets will take a five-game winning streak into Friday's home matchup against the Ottawa Senators, who are headed in the other direction with four straight losses.

Columbus has allowed more than one goal once during its five-game run, improving to 7-1 in overtime following Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Calgary. "I think we're just confident (in overtime), first of all in our conditioning, so we never feel tired," captain Nick Foligno said. "Our overtime right now, we're confident because we work hard on it, and we've gotten some bounces to win games." Ottawa's offense is suffering from jet lag since sweeping a two-game series against Colorado in Sweden, losing four in a row while producing only five goals. "I think every team's going to go through little ups and downs in the season," forward Ryan Dzingel said. "I think that's where we are now."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, RDS, TSN5 (Ottawa), FSN Ohio (Columbus)

ABOUT THE SENATORS (8-6-6): Coach Guy Boucher said Thursday that forward Zack Smith could return to the lineup Saturday against the New York Islanders, thus making sense of the decision to put Chris DiDomenico on waivers. Ottawa is 0-for-14 on the power play during the four-game skid, managing only one shot on a 5-on-3 Wednesday. "Sometimes everything goes great on the power play and you're not really asking yourself any question," forward Derick Brassard said. "But now maybe it's in the back of our head. ... We're thinking too much."

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (14-7-1): Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky has been in net for each of the past five wins, posting a pair of shutouts and yielding a combined four goals. That came on the heels of a four-game skid in which the Blue Jackets surrendered 15 goals -- 10 in three starts by Bobrovsky. "I am focusing on my things," Bobrovsky said. "I can’t go and score the goals. I can’t control that, so I don’t think about that. I try to stay in my zone and do my things, and trust that the rest of my teammates will take care of it."

OVERTIME

1. Bobrovsky has stopped 174 of 180 shots over his past six starts.

2. Brassard is mired in a 12-game goalless drought after scoring six times in the first eight games.

3. The Blue Jackets have killed off their last 14 short-handed situations.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 3, Senators 1

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Trends - Ottawa at Columbus

W/L TRENDS

Ottawa

Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Senators are 22-45 in their last 67 Friday games. Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Senators are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Metropolitan. Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.

Columbus

Blue Jackets are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blue Jackets are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win. Blue Jackets are 5-0 in their last 5 overall. Blue Jackets are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blue Jackets are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Blue Jackets are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Atlantic. Blue Jackets are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blue Jackets are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Blue Jackets are 21-8 in their last 29 Friday games. Blue Jackets are 36-16 in their last 52 home games. Blue Jackets are 40-18 in their last 58 vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jackets are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Blue Jackets are 4-12 in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Ottawa

Over is 3-0-2 in Senators last 5 Friday games. Over is 4-0 in Senators last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Senators last 6 road games. Over is 4-1 in Senators last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Senators last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Senators last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Senators last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 5-2-1 in Senators last 8 vs. Metropolitan.

Columbus

Under is 7-0 in Blue Jackets last 7 overall. Under is 5-0 in Blue Jackets last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 games following a win. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 home games. Under is 5-0 in Blue Jackets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-1-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 22-6-1 in Blue Jackets last 29 Friday games. Under is 19-6-1 in Blue Jackets last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 19-6-1 in Blue Jackets last 26 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Blue Jackets last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Senators are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Columbus. Senators are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, November 24, 2017
Where: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Maple Leafs at Hurricanes

Gracenote
Nov 23, 2017

Nazem Kadri has dented the scoresheet in a career-high eight straight games, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have mustered just one goal in back-to-back losses after erupting for 21 during their six-game winning streak. Kadri looks to continue his streak while nipping that of the Leafs in the bud on Friday when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes.

Kadri offered no apologies for increasing his point total to nine (five goals, four assists) during that stretch with a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout loss to Florida, but did show remorse for accidentally hitting a penalty box official with his stick in frustration during the late stages of the third period. "I feel terrible about it," the 27-year-old Kadri said. "It's an emotional game and I kind of got out of control. ... There's no excuse for it. It won't happen again." Carolina coach Bill Peters wasn't in the mood for excuses after watching his team's momentum following a 5-1-1 run halted with a 6-1 setback to the New York Rangers on Wednesday. "We're not going to win a whole bunch of games if we're not the hardest-working team," said Peters, who put his team through the paces on Thursday with a skating session.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN4 (Toronto), FSN Carolinas

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (14-8-1): After offering an ice-cold response earlier in the week, coach Mike Babcock apparently is warming up to the notion of pairing Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on the same line on a more consistent basis. The 20-year-old forwards were linked together in Wednesday's game and again during practice the following day. Fellow linemate Zach Hyman returned to practice on Thursday after exiting the contest versus the Panthers with a suspected concussion, although Matt Martin did not participate and told TSN that he expects to be a healthy scratch versus Carolina.
ABOUT THE HURRICANES (9-7-4): Sebastian Aho scored for the fifth straight contest on Wednesday, raising his point total to 10 (five goals, five assists) during his five-game point streak. Fellow Finn Teuvo Teravainen set up Aho's goal to push both his assist and point streaks to five games (five goals, six assists) as well, with Teravainen also scoring a goal and setting up two others in Carolina's 6-3 win at Toronto on Oct. 26. Scott Darling made 31 saves versus the Maple Leafs to pick up the win, but owns an .881 save percentage in his last five starts overall.

OVERTIME

1. Carolina C Josh Jooris scored twice in the first meeting versus Toronto for his lone goals of the season.

2. Maple Leafs G Frederik Andersen turned aside 42 shots in his last outing and boasts a .968 save percentage in his last six starts.

3. The Hurricanes have scored five power-play goals in their last five games after going 1-for-26 with the man advantage in their previous 10.

PREDICTION: Hurricanes 4, Maple Leafs 2

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Trends - Toronto at Carolina

W/L TRENDS

Toronto

Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Maple Leafs are 6-2 in their last 8 overall. Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games. Maple Leafs are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. a team with a losing record. Maple Leafs are 16-33 in their last 49 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Carolina

Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Atlantic. Hurricanes are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Hurricanes are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Hurricanes are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Hurricanes are 4-9 in their last 13 home games. Hurricanes are 3-7 in their last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals. Hurricanes are 2-7 in their last 9 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 2-11 in their last 13 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.

OU TRENDS

Toronto

Under is 3-0-2 in Maple Leafs last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 5-0-2 in Maple Leafs last 7 overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0-2 in Maple Leafs last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 1-0-3 in Maple Leafs last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-2 in Maple Leafs last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 3-0-1 in Maple Leafs last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Maple Leafs last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 8-3 in Maple Leafs last 11 Friday games.

Carolina

Over is 3-0-1 in Hurricanes last 4 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 4-0 in Hurricanes last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Hurricanes last 4 home games. Under is 5-1 in Hurricanes last 6 Friday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Hurricanes last 6 overall. Over is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Hurricanes last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 35-13-4 in Hurricanes last 52 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Carolina. Under is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings. Road team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

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NHL
Dunkel

Friday, November 24


Pittsburgh @ Boston

Game 1-2
November 24, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
11.870
Boston
10.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
N/A

NY Islanders @ Philadelphia

Game 3-4
November 24, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
11.387
Philadelphia
12.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-130
6
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-130); Over

Winnipeg @ Anaheim

Game 5-6
November 24, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
12.221
Anaheim
11.244
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(+100); Under

Colorado @ Minnesota

Game 7-8
November 24, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
11.899
Minnesota
10.775
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
N/A

Tampa Bay @ Washington

Game 9-10
November 24, 2017 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
12.556
Washington
11.044
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-120); Under

San Jose @ Vegas

Game 11-12
November 24, 2017 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
10.717
Vegas
11.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vegas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-110
6
Dunkel Pick:
Vegas
(-110); Over

Detroit @ NY Rangers

Game 13-14
November 24, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
12.446
NY Rangers
11.442
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-160
6
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+140); Under

Vancouver @ New Jersey

Game 15-16
November 24, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
11.988
New Jersey
9.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+115); Over

Edmonton @ Buffalo

Game 17-18
November 24, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
12.311
Buffalo
10.202
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(-145); Under

Ottawa @ Columbus

Game 19-20
November 24, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
10.223
Columbus
12.189
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-160); Over

Toronto @ Carolina

Game 21-22
November 24, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
12.566
Carolina
10.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-105); Over

Nashville @ St. Louis

Game 23-24
November 24, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
12.199
St. Louis
11.208
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(+120); Under

Los Angeles @ Arizona

Game 25-26
November 24, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
12.304
Arizona
10.211
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
N/A

Calgary @ Dallas

Game 27-28
November 24, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
10.515
Dallas
11.499
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-135
6
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-135); Over

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NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, November 24

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PITTSBURGH (11-9-0-3, 25 pts.) at BOSTON (9-7-0-4, 22 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (12-7-0-2, 26 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (8-9-0-5, 21 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-2 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 24-11 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-8 ATS (-9.5 Units) in November games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-4 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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WINNIPEG (13-5-0-3, 29 pts.) at ANAHEIM (10-8-0-3, 23 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 18-6 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 424-423 ATS (-7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 14-19 ATS (-8.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 4-2 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 4-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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COLORADO (11-8-0-1, 23 pts.) at MINNESOTA (10-8-0-3, 23 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-3 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (16-3-0-2, 34 pts.) at WASHINGTON (12-10-0-1, 25 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 46-91 ATS (+153.6 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 12-1 ATS (+10.5 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 92-63 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 16-5 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-8 ATS (+11.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-5 ATS (+9.0 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-2 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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SAN JOSE (11-8-0-1, 23 pts.) at VEGAS (13-6-0-1, 27 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 13-7 ATS (+4.5 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 13-7 ATS (+23.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 13-4 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 206-171 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 24-15 ATS (+40.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 12-4 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (10-9-0-3, 23 pts.) at NY RANGERS (11-9-0-2, 24 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 12-28 ATS (+40.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 123-83 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 75-91 ATS (-33.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 2-9 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 7-14 ATS (-14.5 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 121-121 ATS (-63.8 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 136-134 ATS (-82.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 4-2 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 4-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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VANCOUVER (11-8-0-3, 25 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (12-5-0-4, 28 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 7-3 ATS (+11.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
VANCOUVER is 8-3 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 54-42 ATS (+102.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 5-1 ATS (+6.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
VANCOUVER is 5-1 ATS (+6.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
VANCOUVER is 112-97 ATS (+219.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 155-129 ATS (+291.0 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 195-210 ATS (+469.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 88-91 ATS (+205.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 1-8 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-0 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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EDMONTON (8-12-0-2, 18 pts.) at BUFFALO (5-13-0-4, 14 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 8-14 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 8-14 ATS (-9.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 1-6 ATS (-7.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EDMONTON is 1-6 ATS (-7.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 13-4 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 5-17 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 5-17 ATS (+28.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 17-34 ATS (+61.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 8-21 ATS (+31.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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OTTAWA (8-6-0-6, 22 pts.) at COLUMBUS (14-7-0-1, 29 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 65-44 ATS (+113.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 23-14 ATS (+4.7 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 40-17 ATS (+58.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 15-4 ATS (+19.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 24-11 ATS (+12.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 18-6 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 38-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 21-7 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 63-58 ATS (+125.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 18-13 ATS (+34.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 31-22 ATS (+53.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 37-26 ATS (+68.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 10-4 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 4-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 4-2-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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TORONTO (14-8-0-1, 29 pts.) at CAROLINA (9-7-0-4, 22 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 363-388 ATS (-114.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CAROLINA is 16-7 ATS (+8.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 11-3 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 11-22 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (13-6-0-2, 28 pts.) at ST LOUIS (16-5-0-1, 33 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 16-6 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-6 ATS (+7.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 66-49 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-3 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 43-25 ATS (+16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 157-161 ATS (+347.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 12-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-23 ATS (-17.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-8-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.1 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (12-8-0-2, 26 pts.) at ARIZONA (5-16-0-3, 13 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-4 (+9.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 6-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

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CALGARY (12-8-0-1, 25 pts.) at DALLAS (11-10-0-1, 23 pts.) - 11/24/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 16-2 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-14 ATS (+37.6 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 30-20 ATS (+52.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-7 ATS (+26.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 45-59 ATS (+110.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-31 ATS (-19.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-3 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Friday, November 24

Bruins won six of last eight games with Pittsburgh; home side won last four meetings- last five series games went over. Penguins lost four of their last five visits to Boston. Pittsburgh lost six of last nine games, four of last five on road; under is 4-2 in their last six road games. Bruins won their last three games, allowing four goals; they split last four home games. Five of their last six games overall stayed under total.

Islanders lost six of last eight games with Philly; they split last four games in this building. Under is 5-4-1 in last ten series games. New York won four of last five games; they’re 2-3 in last five road games. Over is 7-2-1 in Islanders’ last ten games. Flyers lost their last six games, with three of last four in OT/SO. Philly lost four of its last five home games. Flyers’ last three games went over the total.

Ducks won eight of last ten games with Winnipeg; three of last four series games stayed under. Jets lost four of last five games in the Pond. Winnipeg won five of its last six games; they’re 3-2 in last five road games. Four of Jets’ last six games stayed under the total. Anaheim won three of its last four games; they split last six home games. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Minnesota won five of last seven games with Colorado; under is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Avalanche lost four of last five visits to the Twin Cities. Colorado won three of last four games; over is 9-1 in their last ten games. Avalanche lost three of last four road games. Minnesota won five of its last seven games; they split last four home games. Three of last four Wild games went over the total.

Washington won seven of its last nine games with Tampa Bay; over is 7-3 in last ten series games. Lightning lost their last four games in this building. Tampa Bay won six of its last seven games; they won last four road games, scoring 20 goals. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Washington won five of last six home games; they’re 2-3 in last five games overall. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Las Vegas is 8-1 at home, 5-6 on road; they won last three games overall, outscoring opponents 13-6. Over is 4-1-2 in their last seven games. San Jose lost three of last four games, scoring total of six goals; nine of their last ten games stayed under the total. Sharks are 5-2 on the road.

Rangers won three of last four games with Detroit; under is 6-0-2 in last eight series games. Red Wings lost four of last five visits to Manhattan. Detroit lost four of its last six games; they split last four road games. Over is 3-1 in their last four games. New York won eight of its last ten games, winning last five home games. Six of Rangers’ last eight games went over the total.

Devils won their last six games with Vancouver; under is 2-0-2 in last four series games. Canucks lost their last three games in the Garden State. Vancouver won first two games on this road trip; they’re 4-5 in last nine games overall. Four of their last five games went over the total. New Jersey lost three of last four games, three of which went OT/SO; they lost three of last four home games. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Oilers won four of last six games with Buffalo; road team is 6-4 in last ten series games. Three of last four series games went over total. Edmonton won three of last four visits to western NY. Oilers lost five of their last seven games; four of their last five games went over. Edmonton lost four of its last five road games. Sabres lost their last seven games; six of their last eight games stayed under total. Buffalo lost its last four home games, outscored 15-8.

Ottawa won seven of last ten games with Columbus; they won four of last five visits to Ohio- three of their last four visits here went over. Senators lost their last four games, outscored 14-4 (under 3-1); they lost three of last four road games. Blue Jackets won last five games, allowing total of four goals- three of the fine wins were in OT/SO. Last seven Columbus games stayed under- they didn’t allow a goal in winning their last two home games.

Road team won six of last seven Carolina-Toronto games; nine of last ten series games stayed under the total. Maple Leafs won won last three visits to Raleigh, outscoring foes 9-3. Toronto lost its last two games after a 6-game win streak; Leafs are 2-3 in last five road games. Under is 5-0-1 in their last six games. Carolina split their last six games overall; they’re 3-2 in last five home games. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Predators won six of last nine games with St Louis; home side won last five series games. Nashville lost three of its last four games in this building. Predators won eight of their last nine games (over 7-2)- they won three of last four road games. St Louis won six of its last eight games; they won four of last six home games. Four of their last five games went over the total.

Road team won last six Los Angeles-Arizona games; Kings won won four of last five games in this building. Over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Los Angeles lost six of its last eight games; they’re 6-3 on road this season. Under is 5-0-1 in their last six games. Arizona won three of its last four games; they scored total of four goals in losing two of last three at home. Under is 9-1 in their last ten games.

Flames are 5-3 in last eight games with Dallas; road team won seven of last ten series games. Calgary won three of last four visits to Texas. Five of last six series games stayed under total. Flames seven of last ten games, split last four road games. Six of their last eight games stayed under total. Dallas Stars lost four of last six games; they won four of their last five home games. Four of their last six games went over the total.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Friday, November 24

Trend Report

PITTSBURGH @ BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Boston
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

WINNIPEG @ ANAHEIM
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Winnipeg is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Anaheim is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Winnipeg

COLORADO @ MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Colorado's last 13 games
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

NY ISLANDERS @ PHILADELPHIA
NY Islanders is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing NY Islanders
Philadelphia is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

TAMPA BAY @ WASHINGTON
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Washington is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay

SAN JOSE @ LAS VEGAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games on the road
Las Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

EDMONTON @ BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 8 games

OTTAWA @ COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games on the road
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games

VANCOUVER @ NEW JERSEY
Vancouver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games at home

DETROIT @ NY RANGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

TORONTO @ CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Carolina's last 10 games when playing Toronto

NASHVILLE @ ST. LOUIS
Nashville is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games
St. Louis is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Nashville

LOS ANGELES @ ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 10 games

CALGARY @ DALLAS
Calgary is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Calgary

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, November 24, 2017
Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

Matchup Edge

NY	Edge in:	ATL
	Points Per Game
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	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Knicks at Hawks

Gracenote
Nov 23, 2017

Tim Hardaway Jr. played 130 games with Hawks from 2015-17 before signing a free-agent contract with New York, and the move has paid big dividends for a Knicks team that visits Atlanta on Friday night. Hardaway scored a career-best 38 points Wednesday, including 12 during a dizzying 28-0 burst in the third quarter, to lift the Knicks from a double-digit halftime deficit to a 108-100 victory over Toronto - New York’s sixth victory when trailing by 10 points or more.

“If I see a lane, I’m just penetrating as hard as I can and trying to make the right play at the basket,” Hardaway told reporters after raising his season average to 18.4 points per game. Atlanta dropped its 15th game in 18 tries Wednesday, falling 116-103 to a Los Angeles Clippers team that entered the game on a nine-game losing streak. The Hawks gave up 15 3-pointers and allowed Los Angeles to shoot 57.9 percent from the field as a seven-point lead early in the third quarter evaporated. “A lot of their guys played well, but we have to do more to be disruptive, more to make it difficult for them,” Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer told the media.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (10-7): Center Kristaps Porzingis finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds Wednesday, and comes into Friday fourth in the NBA in scoring at 27.3 points per contest. The Knicks outscored Toronto 41-10 in the decisive third quarter, then held together as Toronto mounted a late charge before Porzingis and Hardaway hit key baskets down the stretch. New York has won seven of its past 10 games, moving into a fifth-place tie in the Eastern Conference.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (3-15): Atlanta gave standout rookie John Collins his first career start Wednesday, and he responded with 14 points and 10 rebounds in 38 minutes. Marco Belinelli scored 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting against the Clippers, his fourth double-figure scoring output in the past five games to raise his season average to 12.1. The Hawks are tied for third in the league in steals and ninth in assists.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Hawks are shooting 38.8 percent from 3-point range (third in the NBA), making 10 or more 3-pointers in 10 of 18 games.

2. New York’s key number is 100: The Knicks are 10-2 when scoring at least 100 points, and 4-0 when holding opponents to fewer than 100.

3. Atlanta plays four of its next five games at home, where the Hawks are 1-6 on the season.

PREDICTION: Knicks 105, Hawks 97

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - New York at Atlanta

ATS TRENDS

New York

Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Knicks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Knicks are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 vs. NBA Southeast. Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 Friday games. Knicks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Knicks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.

Atlanta

Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Hawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Hawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Hawks are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. Eastern Conference. Hawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home.

OU TRENDS

New York

Under is 8-0-1 in Knicks last 9 road games. Under is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 Friday games. Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 7-2 in Knicks last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 21-7-1 in Knicks last 29 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 19-7-1 in Knicks last 27 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 19-8-1 in Knicks last 28 games playing on 1 days rest.

Atlanta

Over is 6-0 in Hawks last 6 home games. Over is 4-0-1 in Hawks last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 8-1 in Hawks last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Hawks last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 9-2 in Hawks last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 9-3 in Hawks last 12 overall. Over is 5-2-1 in Hawks last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 12-5-2 in Hawks last 19 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 7-3 in Hawks last 10 games following a straight up loss. Over is 7-3 in Hawks last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Knicks are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Knicks are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta. Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings in Atlanta. Underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, November 24, 2017
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Magic at Celtics

Gracenote
Nov 23, 2017

The Boston Celtics hope to begin another winning streak when they return home to take on the struggling Orlando Magic on Friday night. The Celtics saw their 16-game run - tied for the fourth-longest in franchise history - come to an end Wednesday when they shot only 41.7 percent from the floor and 70.4 from the free-throw line in a 104-98 loss at Miami.

Boston coach Brad Stevens told reporters the 16-game streak was “a bit of a mirage” and the Celtics will try to build momentum again with six of the next seven games on their home court. Kyrie Irving continued his scoring surge with 23 points against Miami and has 100 in the last three games, but managed a season-low 11 (in games he played more than two minutes) against the Magic in a 104-88 triumph Nov. 5 - the fifth straight win for Boston in the series. Orlando, which started the season with six wins in eight games, has dropped the last six after Wednesday’s 124-118 setback at Minnesota in which it was outscored 41-18 in the third quarter. “They were able to get to their spots. They were able to get to line. We just made it too easy for them coming out of the half,’ Magic forward Aaron Gordon told reporters Wednesday.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Orlando), NBCSN Boston

ABOUT THE MAGIC (8-10): Gordon recorded 26 points and added nine rebounds Wednesday and sits second on the team in scoring (18.0) behind guard Evan Fournier (19.0), who matched his average against Minnesota. Center Nikola Vucevic (16.9 points, 7.8 rebounds) registered his third double-double in four games and team-high seventh on the season last time out. First-round pick Jonathan Isaac (sprained ankle) missed the last five games while guard Mario Hezonja (head) has been out the last two contests, and both are questionable for Friday.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (16-3): Boston is in the bottom third of the league in points scored per game (102.6), but leads the NBA in scoring defense (95.3) despite allowing an average of 101.7 the last three contests. Irving tops five players scoring in double figures at 22.5 per contest while second-year pro Jaylen Brown (16.1 points, 6.5 rebounds) and rookie Jayson Tatum (14.2 points) continue to impress on both ends. Forward Marcus Morris did not start Wednesday’s game because of a sore knee, but came off the bench to contribute 14 points in 21 minutes.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Orlando G Terrence Ross, who is shooting only 40.5 percent from the field, had a season-high 22 points Wednesday.

2. Boston PF Al Horford (13.8 points, 8.8 rebounds per game this season) recorded a double-double (14 points, 10 rebounds) in the victory over Orlando earlier this month.

3. The Magic allowed fewer than 100 points four times during the first eight games of the season and twice in the last 10.

PREDICTION: Celtics 108, Magic 98

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Orlando at Boston

ATS TRENDS

Orlando

Magic are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. Magic are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Magic are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Magic are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Magic are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Magic are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Magic are 16-37-2 ATS in their last 55 games following a ATS win. Magic are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Atlantic. Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.

Boston

Celtics are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Celtics are 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Celtics are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Celtics are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Celtics are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Celtics are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest. Celtics are 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 games overall. Celtics are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Southeast. Celtics are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Orlando

Under is 5-0 in Magic last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 4-0 in Magic last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 8-2 in Magic last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Magic last 9 games following a straight up loss. Over is 7-2-1 in Magic last 10 vs. NBA Atlantic. Under is 6-2 in Magic last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 9-3 in Magic last 12 games following a ATS win. Over is 11-4 in Magic last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 15-6 in Magic last 21 Friday games. Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 5-2 in Magic last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Boston

Under is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 home games. Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 13-3 in Celtics last 16 Friday games. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 overall. Over is 10-3 in Celtics last 13 games following a straight up loss. Over is 8-3-1 in Celtics last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 12-5 in Celtics last 17 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 9-4 in Celtics last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 11-5 in Celtics last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Home team is 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Magic are 10-26-1 ATS in the last 37 meetings in Boston. Magic are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, November 24, 2017
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Matchup Edge

CHA	Edge in:	CLE
	Points Per Game
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	Turn Overs
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Preview: Hornets at Cavaliers

Gracenote
Nov 23, 2017

LeBron James isn't willing to give up his spot as the best player in the NBA, no matter how many minutes he has to play and games he has to drag his team through. James will try to follow up his latest transcendent performance and guide the Cleveland Cavaliers to a seventh straight win when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

James wasn't having his best game on Wednesday until he was accidentally hit in the face by Tyler Zeller and needed stitches to close a wound. The superstar responded with 23 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, including 18 in a row over the final 4:25 to put the game away. "My team looks at me to be that scorer now," James told reporters. "The last couple of years, Kyrie (Irving) obviously being as great as he was in the fourth quarter, we kind of picked our games. ... But right now, my teammates look at me and they're like, 'OK, like this is your quarter. You've done this your whole career. Let's try to make some things happen.' And it's very important that I try to come through for them." Kemba Walker tries to fill a similar role for the Hornets and scored four points in the final 17 seconds of regulation on Wednesday against Washington to force overtime and eventually lead Charlotte to its third straight victory.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBATV, FSN Southeast (Charlotte), FSN Ohio (Cleveland)

ABOUT THE HORNETS (8-9): Walker could be forced to shoulder even more of the load for Charlotte if Nicolas Batum, who left Wednesday's game with an injury to the same elbow that kept him out of the first 12 games, is out for an extended period. Stepping up to fill the void in Wednesday's win was Jeremy Lamb, who started in Batum's spot after the break and finished with 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists. "Jeremy (Lamb) was terrific," Hornets coach Steve Clifford told reporters. "He made the biggest play of the game at plus-three with a blocked shot and then the coast-to-coast drive. ... He's worked hard. He's paid his dues. He's watched good players. He feels like this is his time to play well. He's in a good place. He's delivering, that's what he's doing."
ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (11-7): James is still capable of inspiring awe despite ranking among the leaders in minutes (37.7) a month shy of his 33rd birthday. He is averaging 28.6 points while shooting a career-best 58.5 percent from the floor and 42.7 percent from 3-point range, and he went 6-of-6 from the floor during his closing burst on Wednesday. "You can't force it," James told reporters. "You've got to let it come to you. It's times when you wish you can do it and sometimes when the ball just doesn't go in. But I put a lot of work into my craft and I believe that every shot I take is going to go in."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Hornets C Dwight Howard is averaging 22.3 points on 25-of-33 shooting and 16.3 rebounds over the last three games.

2. Cavaliers SG Iman Shumpert (knee) sat out the last two games and is not expected to return until Monday.

3. Cleveland took the last seven in the series, including a 115-107 win at Charlotte on Nov. 15.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 112, Hornets 103

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Trends - Charlotte at Cleveland

ATS TRENDS

Charlotte

Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Hornets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Hornets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Hornets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Hornets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Hornets are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. NBA Central. Hornets are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 road games. Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Cavaliers are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 Friday games. Cavaliers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. Eastern Conference. Cavaliers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 6-20-2 ATS in their last 28 home games. Cavaliers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Cavaliers are 3-15 ATS in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cavaliers are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU TRENDS

Charlotte

Over is 4-0 in Hornets last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-0 in Hornets last 5 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-0 in Hornets last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 5-1 in Hornets last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 overall. Over is 15-6 in Hornets last 21 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Hornets last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 15-7 in Hornets last 22 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 19-9 in Hornets last 28 vs. NBA Central.

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 Friday games. Over is 8-2-1 in Cavaliers last 11 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 15-4-2 in Cavaliers last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 18-6-2 in Cavaliers last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 3-1-1 in Cavaliers last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 36-13-2 in Cavaliers last 51 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 37-14 in Cavaliers last 51 games following a ATS loss. Over is 26-10 in Cavaliers last 36 vs. NBA Southeast. Over is 18-7-1 in Cavaliers last 26 home games. Over is 5-2-1 in Cavaliers last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 7-3-1 in Cavaliers last 11 overall. Over is 7-3 in Cavaliers last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Favorite is 9-1-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland. Road team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Hornets are 1-9-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Hornets are 0-4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, November 24, 2017
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

Matchup Edge

TOR	Edge in:	IND
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	Rebounding
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Preview: Raptors at Pacers

Gracenote
Nov 23, 2017

The Indiana Pacers are suddenly one of the hotter teams in the NBA and can look forward to a stretch of the schedule filled with home games, beginning with a visit from the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The matchup begins a three-game homestand for the Pacers, who also play six in a row in Indianapolis early next month and 17 out of 24 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse through the middle of January.

They enter the stretch on a four-game winning streak after a 105-97 victory at Orlando on Monday, with Victor Oladipo continuing his solid campaign with 29 points, nine rebounds and seven steals. "He's taking that leader role," Indiana guard Lance Stephenson told reporters of Oladipo. "He's bringing it every night and being that guy that we need him to be." The Raptors had a four-game winning streak of their own snapped with a 108-100 loss at the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Knicks put forth an improbable 28-0 run during a dominant third quarter, and a fourth-quarter rally by Toronto fell well short.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Sportsnet ONE (Toronto), FSN Indiana

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (11-6): DeMar DeRozan's streak of nine straight games with at least 20 points came to an end with 18 at Madison Square Garden, and he was one of many who was off target in the team's 0-for-13 swoon during the decisive third-quarter run. "They came out aggressive in the third quarter. We came out in a funk," DeRozan told the media. "We couldn't make a basket and couldn't get a stop, and they took advantage of it. It happens. It's the NBA. Some teams, some nights, have to go through it." Kyle Lowry continued his turnaround after a slow start to the season with 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the veteran point guard is averaging 19.6 points, eight assists and 7.8 boards in his last five games.
ABOUT THE PACERS (10-8): After a 118-95 loss to Houston at home on Nov. 12, Indiana was 6-8, had lost five of six and was searching for some answers, but they've come in a hurry behind Oladlipo and Bojan Bogdanovic, who has back-to-back 26-point games. "I've never seen a team (come together) this quick," point guard Darren Collison told reporters. "Even the best teams with the best talent, like OKC, and the old days when LeBron was in Miami, it took a long time for them to jell. I'm not saying we're as talented as they are, but when you're building a new team it does take a while. The way we're jelling right now is definitely amazing." Bogdanovic has drained 18-of-29 3-pointers during the winning streak and entered Thanksgiving fourth in the NBA from beyond the arc (48.4 percent).

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Collison is averaging 16 points and eight assists over a four-game span and is shooting 53.3 percent at home this season.

2. Raptors F Pascal Siakam missed all 11 of his 3-point tries over a five-game stretch.

3. Toronto won nine of the last 11 meetings after taking two of three last season.

PREDICTION: Pacers 111, Raptors 109

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Trends - Toronto at Indiana

ATS TRENDS

Toronto

Raptors are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Raptors are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Central.

Indiana

Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Pacers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games following a ATS win. Pacers are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Pacers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. Pacers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Pacers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Toronto

Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 vs. NBA Central. Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 Friday games. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Raptors last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 13-5 in Raptors last 18 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 25-11 in Raptors last 36 road games.

Indiana

Under is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 home games. Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 7-3 in Pacers last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 15-7 in Pacers last 22 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Indiana. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Raptors are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Indiana. Raptors are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, November 24, 2017
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Heat at Timberwolves

Gracenote
Nov 23, 2017

The Miami Heat just ended the NBA's longest winning streak, and their reward is a four-game road trip. The Heat, who knocked off the NBA-best Boston Celtics at home on Friday, will begin their trek by visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra put his team through a pair of tough practices leading into the matchup with the Celtics after getting blown out 120-95 at home by Indiana on Sunday, and the strategy seemed to pay off. "I don't even care about the result," Spoelstra told reporters after Wednesday's 104-98 triumph. "Right now, it's all behavior and habits. So, the test will be what we do for the next 48 hours. Guys really brought a purity to the work, a focus, a discipline the last two days, and we got after it. It was training-camp level practices, but you're not always able to do that during the course of the season, and snap into attention. So, all those little things, that's what I want to see." The Timberwolves snapped out of their own funk with a 124-118 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday after back-to-back losses but nearly squandered a 26-point lead in the fourth quarter. "We have to work at it," Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters of fourth-quarter woes. "You have to be tough-minded."
TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Miami), FSN North (Minnesota)

ABOUT THE HEAT (8-9): Miami point guard Goran Dragic totaled 14 points on 6-of-19 shooting in two games before breaking out for 27 points in the win over the Celtics. The 31-year-old did not attempt a free throw in the previous three games but got back to attacking the basket against Boston and went 9-of-10 from the line. "Goran's a winner. What we're trying to learn is winning habits. That's all we've been talking about, is we want to be more consistent on the court. You have to learn how to win, learn how to develop winning habits. ... I can go on and on and on, and you can just put a picture of Goran Dragic and that's why he is one of the most consistent guys not around this team but in the league."

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (11-7): Minnesota enjoyed a string of six of eight games holding opponents under 100 points -- winning all six -- but let up a bit on the defensive end over the last three contests and dropped two before pulling out Wednesday's 124-118 win. "My concern is what we're doing defensively," Thibodeau told reporters. "If we're going to go anywhere, we have to correct that." The Timberwolves make up for some of those defensive issues on the other end of the floor and watched Jimmy Butler match a season high on Wednesday with 26 points while Taj Gibson (24), Jeff Teague (22) and Andrew Wiggins (20) all reached the 20-point plateau as well.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Heat SG Dion Waiters scored 26 points on Wednesday after going scoreless on 0-of-10 shooting in Sunday's loss.

2. Butler is averaging 21.8 points over the last four games.

3. Minnesota earned a 125-122 overtime win at Miami on Oct. 30 behind 23 points and 11 assists from Teague.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 113, Heat 109

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Miami at Minnesota

ATS TRENDS

Miami

Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. Heat are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Heat are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Heat are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Heat are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games. Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Heat are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win. Heat are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Heat are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. Timberwolves are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Timberwolves are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS loss. Timberwolves are 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 7-18-2 ATS in their last 27 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Timberwolves are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Southeast. Timberwolves are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Miami

Under is 5-0 in Heat last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 vs. Western Conference. Under is 16-5 in Heat last 21 Friday games. Under is 14-5 in Heat last 19 road games. Under is 8-3 in Heat last 11 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-2 in Heat last 7 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 35-17-1 in Heat last 53 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Minnesota

Over is 5-0 in Timberwolves last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 7-0 in Timberwolves last 7 games following a straight up win. Over is 8-1 in Timberwolves last 9 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 8-1 in Timberwolves last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 9-2 in Timberwolves last 11 overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Timberwolves last 6 Friday games. Under is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 home games. Under is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 28-11-1 in Timberwolves last 40 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 37-15 in Timberwolves last 52 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 37-17-1 in Timberwolves last 55 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Heat are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota. Heat are 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Minnesota. Road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, November 24, 2017
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Matchup Edge

DET	Edge in:	OKC
	Points Per Game
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	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Pistons at Thunder

Gracenote
Nov 23, 2017

Russell Westbrook put forth an MVP-caliber performance and the up-and-down Oklahoma City Thunder finally had the look of a dominant unit. They will try to build off a victory over the defending NBA champs when they wrap up a two-game homestand against the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Westbrook had 34 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and four steals as the Thunder ran away from the Golden State Warriors 108-91 on Wednesday, snapping a two-game slide while extending the squad's home winning streak to four. "It's just great to get a win," Westbrook told reporters, downplaying a sometimes-testy rematch with former Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant, and the fact that his team ended a seven-game slide against the mighty Warriors. "That's it. Just one game at a time." The Pistons have dropped three of four since a five-game winning streak and Monday's 116-88 loss to Cleveland at home was their most lopsided setback of the season. "I'm not upset at our guys. I didn't see our guys quitting or anything like that," Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy told reporters. "We got a little bit shell shocked."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN Oklahoma

ABOUT THE PISTONS (11-6): Center Andre Drummond has shown vast improvement at the foul line (career-best 61.5 percent) and in the assist department (career-high 3.4), but as the big man looks to pass more often the turnovers are also piling up. "Andre was really trying to be really, really unselfish to a fault," Van Gundy told the media Wednesday after Drummond had six turnovers for the second straight game versus Cleveland. "He was making the pass his first option and then he was hesitant instead of going to score and draw help." Drummond, who entered the season averaging 1.5 turnovers per game, is averaging five giveaways during his last six outings and 3.4 on the season.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (8-9): Westbrook had plenty of help from the other members of Oklahoma City's power trio, as Carmelo Anthony registered 22 points and Paul George had 20 in the win over the Warriors. "They're amazing talents," Golden State guard Stephen Curry said of the threesome. "They've been playing at a high level in their careers all throughout. It's a little different. Obviously what Russ does is pretty much the same, but you've got to understand how they try to work off of each other and play solid one-on-one defense." Steven Adams had 12 rebounds, George added 11 and Westbrook had his 10 as Oklahoma City dominated Golden State on the glass 50-39, its second-largest advantage in that category this season.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Thunder's eight wins have come by an average of 17.8 points.

2. Pistons F Tobias Harris is shooting 37.7 percent over his last four games after making more than 50 percent of his shots in eight of his first 13 contests.

3. The teams split two meetings last season and Oklahoma City is 8-1 at home against Detroit.

PREDICTION: Thunder 109, Pistons 101

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Trends - Detroit at Oklahoma City

ATS TRENDS

Detroit

Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pistons are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Pistons are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Western Conference. Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest. Pistons are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games. Pistons are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Pistons are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Thunder are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central. Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Thunder are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 vs. Eastern Conference. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Thunder are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Thunder are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Thunder are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.

OU TRENDS

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 road games. Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Pistons last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Under is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 23-6-1 in Pistons last 30 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 19-7 in Pistons last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 13-5 in Pistons last 18 games following a straight up loss. Under is 7-3-1 in Pistons last 11 vs. Western Conference.

Oklahoma City

Under is 6-0 in Thunder last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 7-0 in Thunder last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 Friday games. Under is 16-5 in Thunder last 21 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 16-5 in Thunder last 21 vs. NBA Central. Under is 9-3 in Thunder last 12 games following a straight up win. Under is 20-7-1 in Thunder last 28 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 18-7-1 in Thunder last 26 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 12-5 in Thunder last 17 home games. Under is 14-6 in Thunder last 20 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 25-11 in Thunder last 36 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings. Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Pistons are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Oklahoma City. Pistons are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Oklahoma City.