Thursday 12-14-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Texas Southern vs. Baylor Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/13/2017

No. 21 Baylor hopes to have a more complete lineup put together when it continues a long homestand against winless Texas Southern on Thursday. The Bears dressed just six scholarship players in a 105-82 win over NCCAA school Randall on Saturday.

Leading scorer Manu Lecomte (finger) was among those who was rested, along with freshman forward Mark Vital (hamstring), as Baylor won its second straight since a two-game slide. "The last couple of years we've been really blessed," coach Scott Drew told reporters after the win. "We haven't had many injuries or illnesses or season-ending stuff. I think they all added up and came this year. The good thing is we've still only lost two (games) and we'll get people back." The Tigers of the SWAC are one of seven teams in the country without a victory, but the record may be deceiving as they've played an exceptionally challenging nonconference slate that includes single-digit losses to Washington State, Clemson and Oregon. They've dropped 10 straight at Baylor, including an 89-63 setback last season.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2

ABOUT TEXAS SOUTHERN (0-9): Senior Donte Clark led four players in double figures with 17 points in the 74-68 loss to Oregon on Monday. He averages 17.3 points per game, second on the team to 5-foot-7 sophomore Demontrae Jefferson, who scored at least 20 points in each of his first six games before being held to 16 on 5-of-21 shooting versus the Ducks. Junior Trayvon Reed, listed at 7-foot-2, nearly averages a double-double with 10.1 points and 9.7 rebounds, and he is the only player among the Tigers' top five scorers making better than 40 percent of his shots (62.7).

ABOUT BAYLOR (7-2): Senior Nuni Omot took advantage of the opportunity to fill in some gaps and scored a career-high 30 points in Saturday's win, making 6-of-8 3-pointers. Jo Lual-Acuil Jr., a 7-footer from Australia, chipped in 19 points and 16 rebounds for his fifth double-double, and junior guard King McClure added 23 points. Lual-Acuil had a double-double in last season's meeting with the Tigers, while Lecomte had 14 points and seven assists.

TIP-INS

1. Baylor G Tyson Jolly, who didn't play in the team's first six games, had 10 assists and eight rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench against Randall.

2. Clark is averaging 22.7 points over his last three games.

3. Bears F Terry Matson (hand), who averages 11.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, has missed three straight games and is not expected back until January.

PREDICTION: Baylor 85, Texas Southern 73

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Santa Clara vs. USC Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/13/2017

With five starters back from a team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 and won a school-record 26 games, USC came into the season well-positioned for another deep run in March. Instead, the Trojans will be trying to snap an early three-game losing streak when they host Santa Clara on Thursday night.

USC, which was ranked as high as No. 10 after opening the season with four straight victories, comes into the game with the Broncos unranked and looking to end the school's longest nonconference slide since 2012. Granted, all three losses were to quality opponents -- No. 10 Texas A&M (75-59), at revenge-minded SMU (72-55), which lost to the Trojans in the NCAA Tourney last season, and No. 24 Oklahoma (85-83). Each defeat featured second-half offensive droughts by a team that returned 98 percent of its scoring, but head coach Andy Enfield saw some light at the end of the tunnel in last Friday's loss to the Sooners when it rallied from a 59-41 deficit and had a chance to win it at the end. "We finally looked like the offense we expected to be," Enfield said after Jordan McLaughlin missed a potential game-winning half-court heave at the buzzer. "We came out and played the kind of USC basketball we've been waiting for. ... They never gave up. Sometimes they didn't play as well as they should. Or could. But they have a lot of heart."

TV: 10 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network


ABOUT SANTA CLARA (3-6): The Broncos come in off a 87-84 home loss to Portland State, which made its final 16 field goal attempts. Junior guard KJ Feagin leads the team in scoring (18.9) and assists (3.3) and is shooting 40.0 percent from 3-point range. Henry Caruso, a grad transfer from Princeton, is second in scoring (13.2) and leads the team in rebounding (7.3) while Matt Hauser (11.4) and Josip Vrankic (11.1) also average in double figures.

ABOUT USC (4-3): Chimezie Metu, an athletic 6-foot-11 junior forward who is considered a potential NBA lottery pick, leads the team in scoring (15.6), rebounding (8.1) and blocks (2.0). Bennie Boatwright is second in scoring (14.6), rebounding (7.9) and blocks (1.6) but has struggled with his outside shot, connecting on just 12-of-43 3-pointers (27.9 percent). McLaughlin (14.4) and Elijah Stewart (11.4), who recently scored his 1,000th career point, also are averaging in double figures.


TIP-INS

1. Metu has as many blocks (14) as Santa Clara's entire team.

2. McLaughlin picked up his 500th career assist in the Oklahoma loss and leads the Pac-12 in assists (6.3) and ranks second in steals (2.3).

3. USC leads the all-time series 22-8 and won the last meeting, 86-73, on Nov. 15, 2010.


PREDICTION: USC 86, Santa Clara 78

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Thursday, December 14

Valparaiso @ Northwestern

Game 511-512
December 14, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Valparaiso
55.232
Northwestern
68.687
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northwestern
by 13 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northwestern
by 9
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northwestern
(-9); Under

Santa Clara @ USC

Game 513-514
December 14, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Santa Clara
49.557
USC
70.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 21
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 16 1/2
141
Dunkel Pick:
USC
(-16 1/2); Over

South Dakota @ Northern Arizona

Game 515-516
December 14, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Dakota
53.224
Northern Arizona
44.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Dakota
by 8 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Dakota
by 13 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Arizona
(+13 1/2); Over

Texas Southern @ Baylor

Game 517-518
December 14, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas Southern
48.638
Baylor
66.642
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baylor
by 18
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baylor
by 20
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Texas Southern
(+20); N/A

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NCAAB

Thursday, December 14

Northwestern is 6-4 vs schedule #155; they haven’t won consecutive games in over a month. Wildcats are #40 experience team that is 1-4 vs top 100 teams, with only win over Illinois in OT two weeks ago. Northwestern is forcing turnovers 21.6% of time. Valparaiso lost its last couple games after an 8-0 start; Crusaders are #258 experience team that has played schedule #213- they’re 1-2 in true road games, with only win at #315 SI-Edwardsville. Valpo lost at Purdue by 30, in their only game vs a Big 14 team this season.

Santa Clara is 2-5 vs D-I teams (schedule #344), with an additional loss to a D-II team; their only wins are vs teams ranked #337/348. Teams have shot 45.7% on arc vs Broncos so far this season. Santa Clara lost by 30 at home to Nevada, in their only top 100 game so far. USC lost its last three games after a 4-0 start, but all three losses are to top 30 teams; Trojans are playing without Melton, one of their best guys- USC’s bench is #305 in minutes played. Pac-12 teams are 22-21 vs spread as non-conference home favorites. WCC road underdogs are 8-8.

South Dakota is 9-3 vs schedule #271; they’re 2-2 in true road games, with wins by 9 at Bowling Green, 9 at UMKC- the losses were at top 20 teams (TCU/Duke). Coyotes are forcing turnovers 21.7% of time. Northern Arizona is 1-7 vs D-I teams with a loss to an NAIA team; Lumberjacks are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 34-35-22 points. NAU is turning ball over 27.2% of time, worst in while country- they’re shooting only 28.7% on arc. Summit League favorites are 3-2 vs spread away from home; Big Sky home underdogs are 3-1.

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NCAAB

Thursday, December 14

Trend Report

This source is showing "no trends to report" for all of today's matchups.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 14

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VALPARAISO (8 - 2) at NORTHWESTERN (6 - 4) - 12/14/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in December games 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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SANTA CLARA (3 - 6) at USC (4 - 3) - 12/14/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in non-conference games 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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S DAKOTA (9 - 3) at N ARIZONA (2 - 8) - 12/14/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a non-conference game 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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TEXAS SOUTHERN (0 - 9) at BAYLOR (7 - 2) - 12/14/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NCAAB

Thursday, December 14


College Basketball's Top ATS Teams (min 5 lined games):

1. Portland St. 9-0
t2. Florida St. 7-0
t2. S. Utah 7-0
4. C. Michigan 6-0
5. UC Davis 5-0-2
6. NC-Greensboro 4-0-1
7. Xavier 9-1
8. Arizona St. 8-1
9. Virginia Tech 7-1
t10. S. Alabama 6-1
t10. Evansville 6-1


College Basketball's Top OVER Teams (min 5 lined games):

1. Duke 10-0
2. Niagara 7-0
3. Ohio 6-0-1
4. Coastal Carolina 5-0
5. UNLV 9-1
t6. Fresno St. 7-1
t6. Oklahoma 7-1
t6. Pennsylvania 7-1
t6. SIU-Edwardsville 7-1
t10. Rider 6-1
t10. North Dakota 6-1

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NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, December 14

Detroit @ Atlanta

Game 501-502
December 14, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
121.465
Atlanta
115.227
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 6
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 3 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-3 1/2); Under

New York @ Brooklyn

Game 503-504
December 14, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
118.774
Brooklyn
116.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 2 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
Pick
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
Over

LA Lakers @ Cleveland

Game 505-506
December 14, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
118.223
Cleveland
125.554
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 7 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 10
219
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+10); Under

Sacramento @ Minnesota

Game 507-508
December 14, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
114.665
Minnesota
120.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 10
203 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+10); Over

Dallas @ Golden State

Game 509-510
December 14, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
119.767
Golden State
126.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 7
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 12
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+12); Over

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NBA

Thursday, December 14

Pistons won three of last four games with Atlanta; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five games here. Eight of last nine series games went over the total. Detroit lost its last seven games; they’re 9-5 vs spread on road, 1-1 as favorites. Pistons’ last seven games stayed under the total. Atlanta lost nine of its last 12 games; they’re 5-4 as home underdogs. Hawks’ last four games went over the total.

Home side won seven of last nine Knick-Net games; New York is 1-3 vs spread in last four trips to Brooklyn. Four of last six series games stayed under total. New York won three of its last four games; they’re 1-8 vs spread on road, 0-2 as favorites. Knicks’ last three games went over the total. Brooklyn won three of last four games; they’re 6-3 as home underdogs. Nets’ last five games stayed under the total.

Lakers lost last six games with Cleveland, but covered three of last four; they’re 3-1 vs spread in last four visits to Ohio. Last eight series games went over total. Lakers lost six of their last eight games; they’re 5-6 as road underdogs. Four of LA’s last five games stayed under total. Cavaliers won 15 of their last 16 games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven, they’re 3-12 as home favorites. Four of their last five games stayed under.

Kings won three of last four games with Minnesota (over 3-1); road team won four of last five series games. Sacramento is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Sacramento split its last ten games; they covered their last five tries as a road underdog. Three of their last four games stayed under total. Minnesota split its last 14 games; they’re 2-10 vs spread as home favorites. Five of their last seven games went over total.

Golden State won its last seven games with Dallas (5-2 vs spread, over 5-2); Dallas is 2-3 vs spread in its last five visits to Oakland. Mavericks lost three of last five games; they covered four of last five tries as a road underdog. Three of their last four games stayed under. Golden State won its last seven games; they’re 5-7 as home favorites. Four of their last five games stayed under the total.

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NBA

Thursday, December 14

Trend Report

This source is showing "no trends to report" for all of today's matchups.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 14

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DETROIT (14 - 13) at ATLANTA (6 - 21) - 12/14/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 16-36 ATS (-23.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
ATLANTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-4 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (14 - 13) at BROOKLYN (11 - 15) - 12/14/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-4 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (10 - 16) at CLEVELAND (20 - 8) - 12/14/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games in the first half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-0 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (9 - 18) at MINNESOTA (16 - 12) - 12/14/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-56 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (8 - 20) at GOLDEN STATE (22 - 6) - 12/14/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 390-322 ATS (+35.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 488-411 ATS (+35.9 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 79-49 ATS (+25.1 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 163-127 ATS (+23.3 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 198-158 ATS (+24.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 270-220 ATS (+28.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NHL

Thursday, December 14

Home side won five of last six Islander-Columbus games; NY was outscored 18-2 in losing last three visits to Ohio. Four of last six series games went over. Islanders lost four of their last five games overall, losing last three road games. Over is 11-3-1 in their last 15 games. Columbus won 10 of its last 14 games; they’re 6-2 in last eight home games. Four of their last six games went over total.

Washington won its last 10 games with the Bruins, their last five games in Boston. Under is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. Washington won eight of its last ten games overall, but they’ve lost four of last five road games. Six of their last eight games went over total. Bruins won nine of their last 11 games; they’re 4-1 in last five home games. Four of their last six games stayed under total.

Flyers won three of their last four games with Buffalo (over 3-1). Sabres lost three of their last five games in this building. Sabres lost six of their last eight games; they’re 1-8 in last nine road games. Under is 7-1-1 in their last nine games. Flyers won their last four games, allowing total of seven goals; they’re 1-6 in their last seven home games. Over is 7-3-1 in their last eleven games.

Canadiens won seven of last nine games with New Jersey; Devils lost three of last four games in this building. Over is 4-2-3 in last nine series games. Devils are 6-7 in their last 13 games; they won four of last six on the road. Last three New Jersey games went over the total. Montreal is 5-8 in its last 13 games; they lost their last three home games, outscored 13-7. Four of their last five games went over total.

Minnesota won seven of last eight games with Torotno; under is 9-0-1 in last ten series games. Maple Leafs lost their last five games in the Twin Cities. Toronto won five of its last seven games; they’re 4-2 in last six road games. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Minnesota won five of its last six games; they won their last four home games. Over is 7-4 in their last eleven games.

Road team won six of last seven Chicago-Winnipeg games, with Jets winning four of last five. Winnipeg won its last three games in Chicago. Under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Blackhawks won their last three games, allowing five goals; they lost four of last five games on road. Five of last six Chicago games stayed under the total. Winnipeg lost three of last four games; they won their last six home games. Jets’ last four games went over total.

Home side won eight of last ten Anaheim-St Louis games; Ducks lost four of last five games in this building. Three of last four series games stayed under. Anaheim lost eight of their last 11 games; they lost five of last six road games- four of their last five games stayed under the total. St Louis won four of its last five games; they’re 4-5 in last nine home games. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total.

Sharks-Flames split their last 10 games; home side won last four. Sharks lost three of last five games in the Saddledome. Under is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Sharks lost three of last five games overall; they’re 5-3 in last eight road games. Under is 11-4 in their last fifteen games. Calgary lost four of its last six games; they split their last eight games at home. Three of Flames’ last four games stayed under the total.

Colorado/Florida split their last 10 games; road team won six of last nine series games. Panthers won three of last four visits to Denver. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Florida lost five of its last seven games; they’re 3-4 in last seven road games. Under is 13-5 in their last 18 games. Colorado lost five of its last seven games; they were outscored 13-5 in losing their last three home tilts. Five of their last six games went over total.

Nashville won its last nine games with Edmonton; under is 4-1-2 in last seven. Predators won their last four games in Edmonton. Nashville won four of its last five games; they’re 6-2 in their last eight road games- four of their last five games went over total. Edmonton split their last six games; they lost three of last four home games. Five of their last six games went over total.

Lightning is 6-4 in last ten games with Arizona, 3-2 in last five visits to this building. Eight of last ten series games went over total. Tampa Bay won its last five games, outscoring foes 23-9; they’re 8-3 in last 11 road games. Four of their last five games went over total. Arizona lost seven of its last eight games; they were outscored 10-2 in last three games. Under is 16-3 in their last 19 games.

Penguins lost three of last four games; they’re 2-5 in last seven road games. Over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Las Vegas won four of its last five games; they split last four home games. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

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NHL

Thursday, December 14

Trend Report

WASHINGTON @ BOSTON
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

NY ISLANDERS @ COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 18 of NY Islanders's last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Islanders's last 14 games on the road
Columbus is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Islanders

BUFFALO @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo's last 9 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

This source is showing "no trends to report" for the rest of today's matchups.

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NHL
Dunkel

Thursday, December 14


NY Islanders @ Columbus

Game 1-2
December 14, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
11.664
Columbus
10.555
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-160
6
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(+140); Over

Washington @ Boston

Game 3-4
December 14, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
12.223
Boston
11.334
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+100); Under

Buffalo @ Philadelphia

Game 5-6
December 14, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
8.922
Philadelphia
10.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-175
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-175); Under

New Jersey @ Montreal

Game 7-8
December 14, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
10.202
Montreal
12.332
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
N/A

Toronto @ Minnesota

Game 9-10
December 14, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
10.554
Minnesota
12.015
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
N/A

Chicago @ Winnipeg

Game 11-12
December 14, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
10.223
Winnipeg
11.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(-125); Over

Anaheim @ St. Louis

Game 13-14
December 14, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
11.997
St. Louis
10.808
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(+130); Under

San Jose @ Calgary

Game 15-16
December 14, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
11.737
Calgary
10.224
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
N/A

Florida @ Colorado

Game 17-18
December 14, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
11.556
Colorado
9.622
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+100); Over

Nashville @ Edmonton

Game 19-20
December 14, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
11.776
Edmonton
10.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
N/A

Tampa Bay @ Arizona

Game 21-22
December 14, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
12.552
Arizona
10.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-200
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-200); Under

Pittsburgh @ Vegas

Game 23-24
December 14, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
10.717
Vegas
11.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vegas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-110
6
Dunkel Pick:
Vegas
(-110); Over

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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 14

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NY ISLANDERS (17-11-0-3, 37 pts.) at COLUMBUS (19-11-0-1, 39 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 70-48 ATS (+119.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 17-3 ATS (+13.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 45-21 ATS (+20.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 25-13 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 13-8 ATS (+23.3 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 31-17 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-4 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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WASHINGTON (19-12-0-1, 39 pts.) at BOSTON (15-9-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 143-78 ATS (+19.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-12 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-8 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-9 ATS (-7.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
BOSTON is 22-31 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-0 (+7.2 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-0-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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BUFFALO (8-17-0-6, 22 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (12-11-0-7, 31 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 8-23 ATS (+38.2 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 8-23 ATS (+38.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 7-22 ATS (+36.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-6 ATS (+5.4 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-10 ATS (-6.3 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 245-260 ATS (-108.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-10 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-10 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (17-9-0-4, 38 pts.) at MONTREAL (13-14-0-4, 30 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-1 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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TORONTO (20-11-0-1, 41 pts.) at MINNESOTA (16-11-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-1-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)

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CHICAGO (15-11-0-5, 35 pts.) at WINNIPEG (18-8-0-5, 41 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
WINNIPEG is 24-12 ATS (+10.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 54-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-1 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 5-5-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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ANAHEIM (13-11-0-7, 33 pts.) at ST LOUIS (21-9-0-2, 44 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 237-188 ATS (+33.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 425-428 ATS (+880.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-3 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 4-3-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (16-10-0-3, 35 pts.) at CALGARY (16-12-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-5 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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FLORIDA (12-14-0-5, 29 pts.) at COLORADO (14-14-0-2, 30 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 47-66 ATS (-24.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 156-234 ATS (+408.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 2-10 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 2-10 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 234-201 ATS (-27.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 29-19 ATS (+49.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-10 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-30 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 121-130 ATS (-95.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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NASHVILLE (19-7-0-4, 42 pts.) at EDMONTON (13-16-0-2, 28 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 6-0 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 6-0-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (22-6-0-2, 46 pts.) at ARIZONA (7-21-0-5, 19 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 367-413 ATS (-124.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 167-205 ATS (-72.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 22-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-9 ATS (+12.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-1 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-26 ATS (-34.2 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-26 ATS (+48.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 32-97 ATS (+185.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (16-13-0-3, 35 pts.) at VEGAS (19-9-0-2, 40 pts.) - 12/14/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 8-19 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-10 ATS (-9.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
VEGAS is 19-11 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 19-11 ATS (+7.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 98-87 ATS (+192.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

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

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Brandon Lee

Dec 14 '17, 7:35 PM in 2h
NBA | Knicks vs Nets
Play on: Nets -1 -105 at 5Dimes

10* FREE NBA PICK (Nets -1)
I'll take my chances here with Brooklyn at basically a pick'em at home on Thursday in their showdown against the Knicks. The Nets have quietly been one of the most improved teams in the league. They are 11-15 through their first 26 games after going just 20-62 a year ago. They have been an excellent team to back, as they are 17-9 ATS on the season with an 11-2 ATS mark over their last 13.
They come in off a 103-98 win at home over the Wizards as a 3-point dog and have won 3 of their last 4. They did lose 86-107 on the road to the Knicks earlier this season, but I think that only adds value here, as we can count on a big time effort here from Brooklyn with revenge on their minds. As for New York, they are also playing better than expected early, but almost all of their success has come at home. The Knicks are 13-5 at home compared to a mere 1-8 on the road. They are also just 2-7 ATS away from home, where they are losing by an average of nearly 12 points/game. Give me the Nets -1!

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John Martin

Dec 14 '17, 7:35 PM in 2h
NBA | Pistons vs Hawks
Play on: Pistons -4 -110 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Detroit Pistons -4
It’s safe to say the Detroit Pistons will be hungry for a victory tonight. They have lost seven straight following their 14-6 start. Four of those wins came on the road, and two of their home losses were to two of the best teams in the NBA in Boston and Golden State. I expect them to go out and get a win and cover as they take a big step down in class tonight against the 6-21 Atlanta Hawks. This is a Hawks team coming off a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and they won’t be nearly as motivated to play the Pistons tonight as they were Lebron James and company. Detroit is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games following an ATS loss. The Pistons are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 16 road games. Give me the Pistons.

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Doug Upstone

Dec 14 '17, 8:25 PM in 3h
NFL | Broncos vs Colts
Play on: Broncos -2½ -118 at 5Dimes

Denver fans could have never imagined a season like this, but it happened. Part of the problem has been slow starts, but they finally got the monkey off their back last week in 23-0 shutout. In tonight's Thursday contest, Play On road teams like the Broncos who have been outscored by five or more points in the first half, after allowing six points or less in last game. These roadsters are 25-6 ATS, 80.6% in this very rare system.

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Jack Jones

Dec 14 '17, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Valparaiso vs Northwestern
Play on: Northwestern -10½ -107 at 5Dimes

Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: Northwestern -10.5
The Northwestern Wildcats haven’t gotten off to the start you would expect from a team that went to the NCAA Tournament last year and brought back four starters from that team. They are just 6-4, but they are playing much better in their last three contests.
The Wildcats beat Illinois 72-68 at home before giving Purdue all it wanted in a 69-74 road loss as 13-point dogs. Then the Wildcats crushed Chicago State 96-31 at home as 27-point favorites. They are hitting their stride and primed for a big effort against Valparaiso tonight.
These teams have a common opponent in Purdue, which Valparaiso lost 50-80 to as 15-point dogs on the road. That effort shows that they’ll be unlikely to hang with Northwestern. That’s especially the case when you consider Valpo will be missing its best player in leading scorer Tevonn Walker (16.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg), who is battling Mono.
Plays on home favorite of 3.5 to 10.5 points (Northwestern) a team from a major D-1 conference against a team from a second tier conference, off a blowout home win by 20 points or more are 72-36 (66.7%) ATS since 1997. The Crusaders are 1-6–1 ATS in their last eight vs. Big Ten opponents. Bet Northwestern Thursday.

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Bobby Conn

Dec 14 '17, 8:30 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Texas Southern vs Baylor
Play on: Texas Southern +20 -115 at Bovada

1* Free Play on Texas Southern +20 -115