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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mahoning Valley Race Course
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Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 6 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $12400 Class Rating: 74
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 5 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 11 ZOEY D 10/1
# 6 AD LUTEM 10/1
# 7 ACID RAIN 8/1
My choice in this race is ZOEY D especially at a such a nice price. I think having Berrios ride this filly is a smart move. AD LUTEM - Ought to compete very well in the early speed contest which bodes well with this group of animals. With a very good 70 Equibase Speed Fig last time out, will unquestionably be a factor in this race. ACID RAIN - Must be given a chance here on the basis of the figures in the speed department alone. With a nice class rating average of 86, has one of the top class advantages in this group of animals.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Portland Meadows
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Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 1 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $6100 Class Rating: 80
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 5 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250.
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The Walker Group Picks
# 5 BOBBY MAGIC 5/2
# 2 THORNINMYSIDE 3/1
# 1 LANEY'S GOLD 7/2
BOBBY MAGIC has a very good shot to take this race. Could provide positive dividends based on very good recent Equibase speed figs with an average of 76. Should be given a chance based on the solid Equibase Speed Figure put up in the last outing. With a nice Equibase class rating average of 81, has one of the best class advantages in this group of horses in this race. THORNINMYSIDE - Has been racing solidly and has among the best speed in the race for today's distance. Will likely be one of the early speedsters of the group going into the halfway point of the race. LANEY'S GOLD - Has been running solidly lately and will most likely be close to the front end early on.
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
Parx Racing - Race 7
Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta /10 cent Superfecta
Claiming $12,500 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 83 • Purse: $30,000 • Post: 3:07P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 5 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 5 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $8,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
Contenders
Race Analysis
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Morn
Line
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Odds
Race Type: Lone Trailer. LET'S PARLAY is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * LET'S PARLAY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. LITTLE CHERIE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a l ayoff. BAMBOO STICK: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. MASTIC: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. HIDE A ROSE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.
5
LET'S PARLAY
15/1
6/1
1
LITTLE CHERIE
6/1
6/1
3
BAMBOO STICK
12/1
7/1
7
MASTIC
3/1
8/1
10
HIDE A ROSE
12/1
9/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
3
BAMBOO STICK
2
12/1
Front-runner
85
84
86.6
74.8
68.3
10
HIDE A ROSE
11
12/1
Front-runner
85
80
85.8
74.0
62.5
6
CRAZY DAISY
7
6/1
Front-runner
75
74
58.4
61.4
44.4
9
APPEALING MISS
10
7/2
Stalker
78
83
80.6
74.2
64.2
8
HOT SPICE GIRL
9
12/1
Stalker
79
74
60.0
68.2
48.7
1
LITTLE CHERIE
3
6/1
Alternator/Stalker
88
81
80.0
78.2
73.7
2
PRESTONS PRINCESS
1
8/1
Alternator/Stalker
88
83
76.4
73.8
59.3
7
MASTIC
8
3/1
Alternator/Stalker
87
83
74.0
74.6
64.6
1A
FOREST PIKE
5
6/1
Alternator/Stalker
81
79
56.0
75.2
61.2
5
LET'S PARLAY
6
15/1
Trailer
80
77
65.8
73.2
70.2
4
RESOLUTE BABE
4
20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
85
80
74.6
55.8
37.3
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Parx Racing - Race #4 - Post: 1:46pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $24,000 Class Rating: 65
Rating: 4
#4 BILLY'S JUMP START (ML=8/1)
#6 ESKIMO PRINCESS (ML=8/1)
BILLY'S JUMP START - Rider hops up on after getting to know the horse by riding in the last race. That's always a great angle. Based on this filly's recent efforts, she should profit from this shorter trip. Horse's last race was at Parx Racing in a race with a class figure of 71. Dropping considerably in class rating this time puts her in a solid position today. ESKIMO PRINCESS - Rider jumped on this filly's back for the 1st attempt on November 12th. Should be in tune with the horse even better this race. This filly likes to be near the lead. Today's event is a shorter distance and should enhance her chances to win. I usually like playing sprinters who are 3-4 races into a come back.
Vulnerable Contenders: #8 AWESOME MAGIC (ML=5/2), #11 HELLO MOON (ML=5/1), #10 SISTER WENDY (ML=6/1),
AWESOME MAGIC - Can't wager on this horse in today's sprint of 6 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a sprint race recently. I usually try to beat these types of chalk off the extended vacation. HELLO MOON - You believe this horse is going to be victorious just because she's always close. Just doesn't win often. SISTER WENDY - Notched a substandard fig last race out in a $15,000 Maiden Claiming race on November 26th. Not probable to see an improved performance off of that figure.
Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - BILLY'S JUMP START - Love the latest bullet workout. Should perform well today.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #4 BILLY'S JUMP START on the nose if you can get odds of 9/5 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
4 with 6 with [2,3,11] Total Cost: $3
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Turf Paradise - Race #8 - Post: 4:10pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,000 Class Rating: 65
Rating: 4
#2 VALIANT DEPUTY (ML=5/2)
VALIANT DEPUTY - Looking at the information on all of these ponies, this is the only one to stalk. Worth a long hard look at this thoroughbred. I like the hard fact that this gelding's last speed fig, 65, is tops in this bunch.
Vulnerable Contenders: #4 HIGH BANNER (ML=3/1), #3 Y O L O CAT (ML=7/2), #5 SPECTACULAR ONE (ML=6/1),
HIGH BANNER - This runner ran a somewhat easily forgotten speed figure last time around the track. He shouldn't improve and will probably lose today running that fig. Y O L O CAT - Would have to get better off that seventh place finish last time to make an impact here. SPECTACULAR ONE - Notched a substandard speed figure last time out in a $5,000 Maiden Claiming race on November 28th. Doubtful to see an improved performance off of that rating.
Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - VALIANT DEPUTY - Taking a very big class figure tumble today. Let's make some money on the big drop.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#2 VALIANT DEPUTY to win at post-time odds of 1/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
2 with [3,8]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for ZIA
ZIA - Race 6
$1 Exacta / Fifty Cent Trifecta / Ten Cent Superfecta 1st Leg of 50 Cent Pick 4
Claiming $5,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 61 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 2:26P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000. NEW MEXICO BRED CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
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Race Analysis
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. IMGOINOUTTONIGHT is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * IMGOINOUTTONIGHT: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. RUNAWAY NONNY: Horse ranks in the top thr ee in TrackMaster Power Rating. HUNKA BULL: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. SALLY ANN: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. GOLD SLIPPER: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.
8
IMGOINOUTTONIGHT
6/1
9/2
1
RUNAWAY NONNY
5/1
6/1
7
HUNKA BULL
5/2
9/1
2
SALLY ANN
10/1
9/1
5
GOLD SLIPPER
3/1
9/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
8
IMGOINOUTTONIGHT
8
6/1
Alternator/Front-runner
62
44
75.0
49.0
39.5
1
RUNAWAY NONNY
1
5/1
Stalker
66
56
57.6
51.8
47.3
4
ABBY'S DIAMOND
4
7/2
Stalker
53
55
56.4
46.8
38.8
5
GOLD SLIPPER
5
3/1
Alternator/Stalker
65
52
44.0
37.2
27.2
7
HUNKA BULL
7
5/2
Trailer
57
48
53.8
48.8
44.8
2
SALLY ANN
2
10/1
Alternator/Trailer
62
58
52.6
48.2
40.2
6
FEAR THE STINGER
6
20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
55
58
65.6
35.0
22.5
3
TENPIN SUGAR
3
15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
55
46
57.7
41.2
27.7
When: 7:30 PM ET, Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Matchup Edge
PHO Edge in: TOR Points Per Game Field Goal % Free Throw % Defense Rebounding Turn Overs Bench
Preview: Suns at Raptors
Gracenote
Dec 5, 2017
The Toronto Raptors aim to match their season-best four-game winning streak when they host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Toronto, which won four in a row in mid-November, is averaging 119.3 points during the current three-game stretch.
The Suns are looking to break even on a six-game road trip and received 46 points from star shooting guard Devin Booker in Monday's 115-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The 21-year-old Booker connected on five 3-pointers and was 17-of-32 from the field while establishing a season best for points (his career high is 70). "He gets that look," Suns coach Jay Triano told reporters afterward, "and it doesn't matter how closely you guard him, it doesn't matter who guards him - he just finds a way to create space and be electric." Toronto is a stellar 8-1 at home and hasn't played since Friday as it enters the finale of three straight at the Air Canada Centre.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBATV, FSN Arizona (Phoenix), Sportsnet One (Toronto)
ABOUT THE SUNS (9-16): Booker is averaging 34.8 points over his past four games and his latest superb effort occurred after he was awful in the early part of the contest. Booker missed nine of his first 10 shots before reversing course by knocking down 16 of his final 22 attempts and said afterward his focus is on seeing improvement. "I know there's more things I have to work on," Booker told reporters. "Turn around this franchise, start to get wins and make the playoffs. Whatever I have to do to do that, I'm with it."
ABOUT THE RAPTORS (14-7): Second-year center Jakob Poeltl missed Monday's practice but Toronto hopes to have the 7-footer after his terrific performance in the club's last game. Poeltl flashed his potential with a career-high 18 points on 8-of-8 shooting in Friday's 120-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers - the best showing of his young career. "I've been working it a lot, on my finishing, and I think it's paying off," Poeltl told reporters. "And obviously, there's not a lot of defensive focus on me, so I'm trying to use that space to finish."
BUZZER BEATERS
1. The Suns won both of last season's meetings and also hold a stellar 14-6 mark when visiting Toronto.
2. Toronto standout SG DeMar DeRozan is averaging 28 points over the past two games after scoring a season-low two in Saturday's rout of the Atlanta Hawks.
3. Phoenix PG Tyler Ulis had 12 points and 12 assists against the 76ers for his first double-double of the season.
PREDICTION: Raptors 113, Suns 104
Trends - Phoenix at TorontoATS TRENDS
OU TRENDS
Phoenix
- Suns are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Suns are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Suns are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Suns are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Atlantic.
- Suns are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 Tuesday games.
- Suns are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Suns are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Suns are 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Toronto
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
- Raptors are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games.
HEAD TO HEAD
Phoenix
- Over is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day.
- Over is 7-0 in Suns last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
- Over is 6-2 in Suns last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 9-3 in Suns last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Over is 9-3 in Suns last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 8-3 in Suns last 11 road games.
- Over is 23-9 in Suns last 32 games following a straight up win.
- Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 36-15 in Suns last 51 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 7-3 in Suns last 10 overall.
- Over is 36-16 in Suns last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Over is 11-5 in Suns last 16 Tuesday games.
- Over is 45-21 in Suns last 66 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Toronto
- Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Raptors last 5 vs. Western Conference.
- Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
- Over is 16-6 in Raptors last 22 home games.
- Under is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 overall.
- Under is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 9-4 in Raptors last 13 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Over is 38-18 in Raptors last 56 Tuesday games.
- Suns are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Toronto.
- Suns are 16-5-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Toronto.
- Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
When: 8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Matchup Edge
UTA Edge in: OKC Points Per Game Field Goal % Free Throw % Defense Rebounding Turn Overs Bench
Preview: Jazz at Thunder
Gracenote
Dec 5, 2017
The Utah Jazz attempt to increase their season-best winning streak to seven games when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Utah steamrolled the Washington Wizards 116-69 on Monday and has won by an average of 24 points during its impressive victory stretch.
The Jazz matched the NBA season best for fewest points allowed and held the Wizards to 28.2 percent from the field - second lowest in the NBA - en route to the landslide victory. "I think we came out with the right mindset defensively, and when you do that, the offense is much easier. "Utah coach Quin Snyder said afterward. "I think our players are playing the right way." Oklahoma City, which is looking to beat the Jazz at home for the 12th consecutive time, has never settled in despite the offseason acquisitions of forwards Carmelo Anthony and Paul George, but is showing life with consecutive victories over the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs. "There is a lot more trust being built," George told reporters. "We have been in the battles, and we have been on the losing end. Certain stuff is not working, and you tinker stuff and work on stuff and figure out ways to win."
TV: 8 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah), FSN Oklahoma
ABOUT THE JAZZ (13-11): Standout center Rudy Gobert returned after an 11-game absence because of a leg injury and contributed 10 rebounds and two blocked shots in only 21 minutes against the Wizards. Gobert noted that the first five victories of the winning streak occurred while he was in street clothes. "Maybe the fact I went down made everyone come together and be more of a team," Gobert said after the victory. "Everyone is moving the ball and everyone is getting open shots and it's fun."
ABOUT THE THUNDER (10-12): Oklahoma City's back-to-back victories occurred with center Steven Adams averaging 23 points and Anthony averaging only nine while scoring in single digits in consecutive games for the first time in his 15-year NBA career. "For me personally, it's just about doing something different, seeing where the team really needs me on a night-to-night basis," Anthony told reporters. "And just be willing to do that and being willing to sacrifice, not every night having to score 20 or 30 points, and I'm good with that. It's a good feeling as long as we're winning." Adams is 19-of-24 shooting during the stretch and scored a career-best 27 on 11-of-11 shooting in Friday's victory over Minnesota.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. The Jazz defeated the Thunder 96-87 on Oct. 21 for their second victory in the past nine meetings.
2. Oklahoma City PG Russell Westbrook had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in Sunday's victory over San Antonio for his seventh triple-double of the season.
3. Utah reserve SG Alec Burks scored 27 points against the Wizards and is averaging 26.3 points on 30-of-47 shooting over the past three games.
PREDICTION: Thunder 107, Jazz 102
Trends - Utah at Oklahoma CityATS TRENDS
OU TRENDS
Utah
- Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
- Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
- Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
- Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest.
- Jazz are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Jazz are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Jazz are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
- Jazz are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games.
- Jazz are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Oklahoma City
- Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games.
- Thunder are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Thunder are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Thunder are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 vs. Western Conference.
- Thunder are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Thunder are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Thunder are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
- Thunder are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Thunder are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.
HEAD TO HEAD
Utah
- Under is 7-0 in Jazz last 7 Tuesday games.
- Under is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
- Over is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 road games.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Jazz last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.
- Over is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 vs. Western Conference.
- Over is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Oklahoma City
- Under is 5-0-1 in Thunder last 6 Tuesday games.
- Over is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 home games.
- Under is 11-3 in Thunder last 14 games following a straight up win.
- Under is 10-3 in Thunder last 13 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Under is 18-6 in Thunder last 24 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Under is 17-7 in Thunder last 24 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 28-13 in Thunder last 41 overall.
- Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
- Jazz are 2-9-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Oklahoma City.
When: 10:00 PM ET, Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Matchup Edge
WAS Edge in: POR Points Per Game Field Goal % Free Throw % Defense Rebounding Turn Overs Bench
Preview: Wizards at Trail Blazers
Gracenote
Dec 5, 2017
The Washington Wizards attempt to bounce back from the second-worst loss in franchise history when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Washington matched the NBA season low for points scored in a 116-69 loss to the Utah Jazz and the 47-point margin of defeat trails only a 52-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 10, 1971 when the franchise was known as the Baltimore Bullets.
The Wizards shot 28.2 percent from the field - second lowest in the NBA this season - in a brutally bad performance in the opener of a five-game road trip. "They punched us and punched us again and punched us again," Washington coach Scott Brooks said afterward. "Surprisingly, we didn't fight back. One of the first times since I've been here we didn't play with fight." Portland has an issue of its own to deal with as coach Terry Stotts and star point guard Damian Lillard are perplexed with the club's lackluster 7-6 home record. "We need to be better," Stotts told reporters after consecutive home setbacks. "If we want to be the team that we want to be, we have to be better at home. There's no question."
TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBATV, NBCSN Washington, NBCSN Northwest (Portland)
ABOUT THE WIZARDS (12-11): Washington will be without star point guard John Wall (knee) for the sixth consecutive game and his absence has led to more double teams for Bradley Beal to contend with. The standout shooting guard has been limited to 11 or fewer points in three of the past four games - he had 11 on 4-of-15 shooting versus Utah - after scoring 22 or more in each of the previous six games. Beal has fared well against Portland by averaging 25.7 points over the past three meetings, making 11-of-23 from 3-point range during the stretch.
ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (13-10): Portland has traditionally been a strong team on the home court but losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans left everybody searching for answers. Shooting guard CJ McCollum, who is averaging 30 points over his last two outings against the Wizards, took it deeper and pointed out that the club's inconsistent nature isn't limited to home contests. "We've just got to execute a little bit better, I think that's the bottom line," McCollum told reporters. "I don't have a recipe for why we're losing or why we're winning, I think it's just been up and down and that's how we've been this year. So we've got to figure it out."
BUZZER BEATERS
1. The Trail Blazers scored the game's final 10 points while posting a 108-105 road victory over the Wizards on Nov. 25.
2. Lillard is averaging 31.3 points, seven assists and 5.3 rebounds over his last four games against Washington.
3. Wizards SF Otto Porter Jr. is averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds over the last two meetings with Portland.
PREDICTION: Trail Blazers 117, Wizards 106
Trends - Washington at PortlandATS TRENDS
OU TRENDS
Washington
- Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Wizards are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Wizards are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
- Wizards are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Portland
- Trail Blazers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.
- Trail Blazers are 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 games overall.
- Trail Blazers are 2-5-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Trail Blazers are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS loss.
- Trail Blazers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
- Trail Blazers are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 home games.
HEAD TO HEAD
Washington
- Over is 6-0-1 in Wizards last 7 games after scoring less than 75 points in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Wizards last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Under is 6-1 in Wizards last 7 games following a straight up loss.
- Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 vs. Western Conference.
- Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Under is 12-3 in Wizards last 15 overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
- Under is 11-3 in Wizards last 14 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Under is 7-2 in Wizards last 9 road games.
- Under is 7-2 in Wizards last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 20-6 in Wizards last 26 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Under is 6-2 in Wizards last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 10-4-1 in Wizards last 15 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Portland
- Under is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Over is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Under is 7-1 in Trail Blazers last 8 home games.
- Under is 6-1 in Trail Blazers last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 Tuesday games.
- Under is 11-3 in Trail Blazers last 14 overall.
- Under is 9-3 in Trail Blazers last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Under is 20-8-1 in Trail Blazers last 29 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Portland.
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Home team is 15-7 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
NBA
Tuesday, December 5
Phoenix won six of last eight games with Toronto; they covered their last four visits to Canada. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Suns lost five of their last seven games; they’re 6-4 vs spread as road underdogs. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Toronto won seven of its last nine games; they’re 5-4 as home favorites. Five of their last seven games stayed under.
Thunder won seven of last nine games with Utah; Jazz is 1-3 vs spread in last four visits here. Under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Utah won/covered its last six games; they’re 2-4 vs spread as road favorites. Five of their last six road games went over total. Oklahoma City won its last two games after a 1-5 skid; they’re 0-3-1 vs spread in last four games as a home favorite. Four of their last six games stayed under total.
Wizards lost by 47 in Utah last night; they lost six of last nine games, are 7-3 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 12-3 in their last fifteen games. Portland lost its last two games after a 5-1 run; they’re 2-10-1 as home favorites. Under is 11-3 in their last 14 games. Blazers are 5-3 in last eight games with Washington (over 7-1). Wizards are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Oregon.
NBA
Tuesday, December 5
Trend Report
PHOENIX @ TORONTO
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
UTAH @ OKLAHOMA CITY
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
WASHINGTON @ PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 8 games when playing Washington
NBA
Long Sheet
Tuesday, December 5
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PHOENIX (9 - 16) at TORONTO (14 - 7) - 12/5/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (13 - 11) at OKLAHOMA CITY (10 - 12) - 12/5/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-2 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (12 - 11) at PORTLAND (13 - 10) - 12/5/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NBA
Dunkel
Tuesday, December 5
Phoenix @ Toronto
Game 701-702
December 5, 2017 @ 7:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
109.617
Toronto
126.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 17
231
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 13
224
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-13); Over
Utah @ Oklahoma City
Game 703-704
December 5, 2017 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Utah
116.412
Oklahoma City
125.913
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 9 1/2
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
N/A
Washington @ Portland
Game 705-706
December 5, 2017 @ 10:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
119.804
Portland
122.467
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 2 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 6
204
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+6); Under
Devils vs. Blue Jackets Preview and Predictions
By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/04/2017
The top two teams in the Metropolitan Division will square off in a home-and-home set this week, beginning Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets host the New Jersey Devils. The Blue Jackets, who had won eight of nine prior to Saturday's 4-3 loss in Washington, hold a one-point lead over surprising New Jersey atop the Metropolitan.
The top six teams in the division are separated by five points, including two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh and Washington, the Presidents' Trophy winners the past two seasons. "First place to wild card is only separated by three or four points," Columbus forward Cam Atkinson said Saturday. "That's how strong our division is. It's always exciting playing those games." New Jersey owned the NHL's best road record before it was shellacked by Arizona 5-0 on Saturday after winning at Colorado 2-1 the previous night. The Devils have dropped their last three matchups against the Blue Jackets -- all in two-week span last March -- and were outscored 9-1 in that span.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG-Plus (New Jersey), FSN Ohio (Columbus)
ABOUT THE DEVILS (15-7-4): In the second game since trading Adam Henrique to Anaheim in exchange for defenseman Sami Vatanen, coach John Hynes juggled his lines Saturday, elevating Marcus Johansson to the top line to take Taylor Hall's place on left wing. Hynes hinted at changes for Tuesday's game and addressed the role of forward Pavel Zacha, a healthy scratch Saturday. "We kind of have the same discussion every day about Pav," Hynes said. "It doesn't change. There needs to be consistent compete and (a) tougher player to play against."
ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (17-9-1): Rookie center Pierre-Luc Dubois collected two assists Saturday and continues to thrive on the team's No. 1 line with Artemi Panarin and Josh Anderson, which accounted for half the team's 24 scoring chances at Washington, according to coach John Tortorella. "It's working right now. They just feel it, and we're hoping some of that rubs off on some of our other guys," Tortorella said of his "French Bread" unit. Columbus sits atop the division despite a wretched power play that ranks last in the NHL (7 of 75).
OVERTIME
1. Columbus has won five in a row at home.
2. Devils G Cory Schneider is 10-8-2 with a 2.26 goals-against average versus the Blue Jackets.
3. Columbus Ds Ryan Murray and Markus Nutivaara were not at practice Monday.
PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 3, Devils 1
Trends - New Jersey at ColumbusW/L TRENDS
OU TRENDS
New Jersey
- Devils are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
- Devils are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Devils are 22-48 in their last 70 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Devils are 16-38 in their last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Devils are 4-13 in their last 17 vs. Metropolitan.
- Devils are 2-7 in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
Columbus
- Blue Jackets are 21-5 in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Blue Jackets are 8-2 in their last 10 overall.
- Blue Jackets are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Blue Jackets are 19-7 in their last 26 Tuesday games.
- Blue Jackets are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Blue Jackets are 39-16 in their last 55 home games.
- Blue Jackets are 6-14 in their last 20 vs. a team with a winning record.
HEAD TO HEAD
New Jersey
- Under is 5-1 in Devils last 6 overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Devils last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Devils last 6 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
- Under is 28-13-13 in Devils last 54 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Under is 29-14-13 in Devils last 56 Tuesday games.
Columbus
- Under is 5-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Under is 7-2 in Blue Jackets last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Under is 9-3 in Blue Jackets last 12 overall.
- Under is 6-2 in Blue Jackets last 8 vs. Metropolitan.
- Under is 20-8 in Blue Jackets last 28 Tuesday games.
- Under is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 home games.
- Over is 5-2-2 in Blue Jackets last 9 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Columbus.
- Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Devils are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Columbus.
- Devils are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings.
Jets vs. Red Wings Preview and Predictions
By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/04/2017
The red-hot Winnipeg Jets have climbed to the top of the Western Conference with at least a point in four straight and look to enhance their position when they visit the plummeting Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. The Jets have a one-point lead atop the West after going 9-2-1 in their last 12 outings and scoring 21 goals while going 3-0-1 in the last four after Sunday's dominant 5-0 triumph against Ottawa.
"It's incredible the way we're clicking right now and the confidence in this room. It's fun to watch," Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck told reporters after improving to 15-2-3 with 21 saves Sunday. ". ... When one guy is feeling it, you can see it go through the locker room. That's what we have in here now." Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele have combined for 19 points (five goals) in the last four games and could pad those statistics against the Red Wings, who have allowed 24 goals in their past four contests. Detroit has dropped seven straight games (0-4-3) after an embarrassing 10-1 loss at Montreal on Saturday. "Character comes shining through when moments are at their toughest, so we have to decide through our character that we are going to be way better than this," Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill told the Detroit Free Press. "As I said to the guys in-between periods, we have the group to do it. We have the group to be good enough."
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN3 (Winnipeg), FSN Detroit
ABOUT THE JETS (17-6-4): Wheeler boasts two goals and eight assists while Scheifele has scored three times and set up six others in the last four games to give the duo 35 and 34 points, respectively, overall. Winnipeg's power play stepped up the last two games, converting six of their 10 opportunities and entered Monday second in the NHL behind Tampa Bay at 27.4 percent overall. "The power play is definitely something that's been awesome for us," Scheifele told reporters. "We just got to keep it going and continue to learn. There's still things we can fix. ... I think we need to keep that mentality to not be complacent."
ABOUT THE RED WINGS (10-12-5): Detroit allowed only five of the 24 goals in the last four games on the power play and have not given much chance to their goalies as starter Jimmy Howard let 15 get past him in his last three outings. The Red Wings are averaging only two goals during their losing streak and started the week 27th in the league in scoring (2.67) despite being sixth with the man advantage (22.9). Dylan Larkin tops the team with 23 points, but has not scored a goal in seven games, while Anthony Mantha is next with 22 to go along with a team-high 12 goals and defenseman Mike Green is third with 18 points.
OVERTIME
1. Detroit F Tomas Tatar is second on the team with eight goals and needs one assist to reach 100 in his career.
2. Winnipeg F Bryan Little is slated to play his 700th NHL game Tuesday and will take a four-game point streak into that contest.
3. The Red Wings dealt F Scott Wilson to Buffalo on Monday for a fifth-round pick in the 2019 draft.
PREDICTION: Jets 5, Red Wings 3
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