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Trends - Kent State at Western Michigan

ATS TRENDS

Kent State

Golden Flashes are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf. Golden Flashes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Golden Flashes are 4-10 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Golden Flashes are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Golden Flashes are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Golden Flashes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Golden Flashes are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in November. Golden Flashes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

Western Michigan

Broncos are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS loss. Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf. Broncos are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.

OU TRENDS

Kent State

Over is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-3 in Golden Flashes last 12 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 6-2 in Golden Flashes last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 8-3 in Golden Flashes last 11 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Golden Flashes last 7 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Golden Flashes last 7 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-2 in Golden Flashes last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 14-6 in Golden Flashes last 20 road games. Under is 23-11-1 in Golden Flashes last 35 conference games.

Western Michigan

Over is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 games in November. Over is 10-2 in Broncos last 12 home games. Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games on fieldturf. Over is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Broncos last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 13-6 in Broncos last 19 vs. a team with a losing record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings. Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Golden Flashes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Western Michigan.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Where: Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

• The Central Michigan Chippewas are ranked 72 on offense, averaging 392.9 yards per game. The Chippewas are averaging 139.8 yards rushing and 253.1 yards passing so far this season.
• The Eastern Michigan Eagles are ranked 80 on offense, averaging 386.0 yards per game. The Eagles are averaging 108.7 yards rushing and 277.3 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Central Michigan Chippewas are 1-2 at home this season, 3-2 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Chippewas are averaging 18.0 scoring, and holding teams to 29.3 points scored on defense.
• The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 1-4 while on the road this season, 1-4 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Eagles are averaging 21.0 scoring, and holding teams to 23.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan

ATS TRENDS

Eastern Michigan

Eagles are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Eagles are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 11-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Eagles are 18-5 ATS in their last 23 games overall. Eagles are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 road games. Eagles are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 conference games. Eagles are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win. Eagles are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up win. Eagles are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 9-28 ATS in their last 37 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Eagles are 4-16 ATS in their last 20 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Eagles are 1-12 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Central Michigan

Chippewas are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 Wednesday games. Chippewas are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Chippewas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Chippewas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Chippewas are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.

OU TRENDS

Eastern Michigan

Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 11-3 in Eagles last 14 games following a ATS win. Under is 15-5 in Eagles last 20 games overall. Under is 9-3 in Eagles last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 conference games. Under is 12-5 in Eagles last 17 games on fieldturf. Over is 12-5 in Eagles last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Central Michigan

Over is 4-0 in Chippewas last 4 Wednesday games. Under is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Chippewas last 12 games overall. Under is 8-3 in Chippewas last 11 games on fieldturf. Over is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 20-8 in Chippewas last 28 home games. Over is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 conference games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Central Michigan. Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Road team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Wednesday, November 8

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KENT ST (2 - 7) at W MICHIGAN (5 - 4) - 11/8/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

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

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TOLEDO (8 - 1) at OHIO U (7 - 2) - 11/8/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in games played on turf this season.
TOLEDO is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
TOLEDO is 81-55 ATS (+20.5 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
TOLEDO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

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

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E MICHIGAN (3 - 6) at C MICHIGAN (5 - 4) - 11/8/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NCAAF

Week 11

Trend Report

Wednesday, November 8

KENT STATE @ WESTERN MICHIGAN
Kent State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Western Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kent State's last 7 games
Western Michigan is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Western Michigan is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

TOLEDO @ OHIO
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Toledo is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Ohio
Ohio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Ohio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

EASTERN MICHIGAN @ CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Eastern Michigan is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Central Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games when playing at home against Eastern Michigan

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NCAAF

Week 11

Wednesday’s games
Western Michigan lost two of three games since its epic 71-68 OT win over Buffalo; four of their last six games went over total. Western ran ball for 315 yards in 35-28 home loss to Central Mich LW- they’re 1-3 as a home favorite this year. Kent State lost five of last six games; they allowed 563 yards in last two games, are 2-3 as road dogs. Favorites covered eight of last nine Kent-WMU games; Flashes lost three of last four visits to Kalamazoo, with all three losses by 23+ points- Kent covered last three series games. Under is 5-2 in last seven Kent games.

Ohio (+16) upset Toledo 31-26 LY, in teams’ first meeting since 2010; total yardage was 560-512. Rockets won last three visits to Athens, by 7-9-7 points. Toledo won its last five games, covering last four; they’re 3-1 on road, with all three wins by 13+ points- they lost 52-30 at unbeaten Miami, FL. Ohio won three in row, six of last seven games; they’re 4-1 at home, with a 26-23 loss to Central Michigan. Four of Bobcats’ last five games went over the total. MAC home underdogs are 3-9 vs spread this season.

Eastern Michigan snapped a 6-game skid LW with 56-14 win over Ball St; all is of those losses were by 7 or less points. Eagles are 1-4 on road, with win 16-13 at Rutgers. Central Michigan won three of its last four games- they scored 91 points in winning last two games. CMU won six of last eight games with Eastern Michigan, winning three of last four here, winning by 7-32-48 points. EMU outgained Central 538-383 in LY’s win. Over is 3-1 in last four EMU games, 2-5 in last seven Chippewa games.

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Dunkel

Week 11

Wednesday, November 8

Kent State @ Western Michigan

Game 105-106
November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kent State
56.414
Western Michigan
83.600
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Michigan
by 27
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Michigan
by 21
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Western Michigan
(-21); Over

Toledo @ Ohio

Game 107-108
November 8, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toledo
91.467
Ohio
83.599
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toledo
by 8
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toledo
by 3 1/2
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toledo
(-3 1/2); Over

Eastern Michigan @ Central Michigan

Game 109-110
November 8, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Michigan
82.535
Central Michigan
82.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Central Michigan
Even
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Eastern Michigan
by 2
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Central Michigan
(+2); Over

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Joey Juice

Magic host the surprisingly successful N.Y. Knicks, who head into this game on no rest after defeating the Hornets at MSG last night.

The Knicks look GREAT, at home! They are 4-2 in the Garden but only 1-2 on the road..

The Knicks have to prove they can win on the road before they get my respect let alone my money.

Orlando is coming off of a couple of days rest, so they should be ready.

The Knicks on the other hand should be tired, especially Porzingas who has been a one man show.

Bet the Magic.

2* ORLANDO

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Eric Schroeder

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing really good basketball right now. They're 7-3 on the year and arrive in Oakland riding a five-game win streak.

Thing is, those wins have come against a struggling Oklahoma City team, the Heat, the Pelicans, Dallas and Charlotte.

None of those five are the Golden State Warriors.

I love the defending NBA champs as my free winner tonight, as they're about to give the T'Wolves a quick wake-up call.

The Warriors have knocked off Minnesota in 17 of the past 20 meetings, including twice by way of demolition in Oakland last season.

I'm banking on the chemistry I'm seeing from Golden State's fearsome foursome: Stephen Curry (25.7), Kevin Durant (24.8) and Klay Thompson (20.3) and Draymond Green (10.5).

Lay the chalk tonight, as Golden State wins by a dozen.

2* WARRIORS

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Chris Jordan

My free winner is icy, with the Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs going Over the posted number.

The Leafs are in the midst of a three-game home stand, and have had a night to rest since being challenged by the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Toronto, which has gone over in three straight games, is the No. 1 team in goals-for in the league, with 60 over its first 16 games played.

I know Minnesota is far behind with 40 goals scored in its first 13 games, and averages just 3.08 per game, but the Wild have poked in six twice in their last six games. They've also gone over in two of their last three.

The Wild are also 5-0-1 Over on the road this season, while the Leafs are 6-1-1 Over at home.

Play this one Over tonight, as they should get to 7 or 8 no problem.

4* OVER Wild/Maple Leafs

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Jack Brayman

Now about this complimentary winner

Going to side with the New York Rangers as my free play for Wednesday, as I think they get the best of the visiting Boston Bruins in this one.

For as bad as things were to start the season, for the Rangers, things are looking up suddenly. They're in second-to-last place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, but they've won four ina row, and are 6-2-2 in their last 10.

Boston, which is 1-2-1 on the road this season, just beat Minnesota 5-3 at home on Monday, but it has lost three of its last five due to a stagnant offense that averaged two goals per game before the win over the Wild.

Now, with two tough games on the docket: tonight and Friday at Toronto, I don't know if the Bruins are going to survive to win just one.

Look for the Rangers to thrive on Boston's mistakes, as they're 6-for-13 with the power play over the past four games, and catch a Bruins team that has lost eight straight after a win, dating back to last season.

New York, which has won 19 of 26 in this series at home, has won five in a row against Boston.

4* RANGERS

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Pacers at Pistons

Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

The Detroit Pistons are off to their best start this decade and look to keep it going when they host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Detroit's 7-3 start marks its best season-opening 10-game stretch since posting the same record in 2008-09.

Indiana routinely has handled the Pistons lately, winning the last six meetings - including all four last season. The Pacers are limping into Detroit with a three-game losing streak after suffering a 117-112 home loss against New Orleans on Tuesday to drop one game below .500. "We have to do a better job when teams make adjustments," Indiana shooting guard Victor Oladipo told reporters after the setback. "We kind of withered away in the second half. And as a leader, I have to make sure we're ready to play in both halves, so this one's on me." Forward Tobias Harris has helped fuel Detroit's strong start with a team-best 19.1 points and is shooting 45.9 percent from 3-point range, well above last year's mark of 34.7.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Indiana, FSN Detroit

ABOUT THE PACERS (5-6): Indiana had no answers on how to slow New Orleans big men Anthony Davis (37 points) and DeMarcus Cousins (32), but its offensive fade was just as troublesome. The Pacers blistered the Pelicans for 75 first-half points while building a 14-point lead and then scored just 37 in the second half during a collapse that frustrated coach Nate McMillan. "We needed to be the aggressors in the second half and we came out flat," McMillan told reporters. "Our guards have to establish the tempo, and that's fair to say both ways. When teams are making a run, I only have so many timeouts. This is where we are. We have to grow, and this can't continue."

ABOUT THE PISTONS (7-3): Standout center Andre Drummond has recorded seven double-doubles and collected at least 12 rebounds in each game while averaging 14 points and 14.7 boards. The 24-year-old also has improved his free-throw shooting (75 percent compared to 38.6 last season) and passing (2.7 assists to 1.1), and the transformation pleases tough-to-impress coach Stan Van Gundy. "I just want his mentality to stay even keel," Van Gundy told reporters while discussing the fact Drummond recorded 16 points, 19 rebounds, four assists and three steals in Saturday's 108-99 victory over Sacramento. "I saw a big step forward in terms of his maturity the other night, and if he stays with that and he's playing a lot harder on a more consistent basis, I thought that was really, really good."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Indiana's four victories over the Pistons last season were by an average of 14.5 points.

2. Pacers PF Domantas Sabonis (calf) sat out Tuesday and is unlikely to play against the Pistons.

3. Detroit SF Stanley Johnson (hip) is questionable to play Wednesday, while PF Jon Leuer (ankle) could miss his third straight game.

PREDICTION: Pistons 109, Pacers 99

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Trends - Indiana at Detroit

ATS TRENDS

Indiana

Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Pacers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pacers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. Eastern Conference. Pacers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. Pacers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central. Pacers are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games playing on 0 days rest. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Detroit

Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pistons are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Pistons are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Pistons are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Pistons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games. Pistons are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

Indiana

Over is 8-1 in Pacers last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 13-3 in Pacers last 16 road games. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 vs. NBA Central. Over is 16-5 in Pacers last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 25-10 in Pacers last 35 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 9-4 in Pacers last 13 games following a straight up loss.

Detroit

Under is 7-1 in Pistons last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 Wednesday games. Under is 12-3 in Pistons last 15 home games. Under is 12-5-1 in Pistons last 18 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Pacers are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Detroit. Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Pacers are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Detroit. Over is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Knicks at Magic

Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Kristaps Porzingis is flourishing as New York's leading scoring option and looks to help the Knicks to their fourth consecutive victory when they visit the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Porzingis has scored 300 points so far and passed New York legend Bernard King (298) for the top season-opening 10-game stretch in franchise history.

Porzingis has been so superb that his 28-point effort in Tuesday's 118-113 victory over Charlotte was his third-lowest output of the season. He became the focal point of the attack after Carmelo Anthony was traded to Oklahoma City but said he is much more concerned with halting the franchise's four-season playoff drought than scoring tons of points and receiving accolades. "The sweetest thing for us, the best thing for us, would be to make the playoffs. This means nothing," Porzingis told reporters afterward. "If we can keep winning and I'll keep doing what I have to do, then the real reward will come." Orlando got off to a strong 6-2 start but averaged just 85.5 points while falling to Chicago and Boston in the first two contests of its three-game homestand.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FSN Florida (Orlando)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (6-4): Backup small forward Doug McDermott, who came over in the deal for Anthony, produced his best performance of the season in the win over Charlotte by scoring 20 points. McDermott made 7-of-8 shots - including each of his 3-point attempts - while reaching double digits for the fourth time this season. "Doug's a beast," forward Lance Thomas told reporters after watching the former college player of the year at Creighton take over with 10 fourth-quarter points. "He was doing this in practice. We know what he's capable of doing, and he's doing it."

ABOUT THE MAGIC (6-4): Orlando may elect to hold out point guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) for the ninth straight game while backup D.J. Augustin (hamstring) definitely will sit out his third consecutive contest. The absences have left journeyman Shelvin Mack as the lone point guard on the roster, and the Magic opted to start Jonathon Simmons during Sunday's 104-88 loss to the Celtics. "Everyone can say we're out of rhythm because we don't have our two point guards in there, but (Simmons) is doing a good job," coach Frank Vogel told reporters. "We were out of rhythm because Boston is a great defensive team. He does a great job there, Shelvin Mack does a great job there and I don't think that's an excuse for our guys."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Knicks have won four of the last five meetings.

2. Orlando SF Evan Fournier recorded just six points on 2-of-14 shooting against Boston after scoring 20 or more in eight of his first nine games.

3. New York C Enes Kanter, also acquired from Oklahoma City, has made 70 percent of his shots on four occasions after going 7-of-8 (87.5 percent) against the Hornets.

PREDICTION: Magic 101, Knicks 98

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Trends - New York at Orlando

ATS TRENDS

New York

Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast. Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.

Orlando

Magic are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Magic are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Magic are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 14-29-1 ATS in their last 44 home games. Magic are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Magic are 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Magic are 6-16 ATS in their last 22 Wednesday games. Magic are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Magic are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Atlantic. Magic are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest. Magic are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

New York

Under is 6-0-1 in Knicks last 7 road games. Under is 4-0-1 in Knicks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 10-2 in Knicks last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 11-4 in Knicks last 15 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 8-3 in Knicks last 11 games following a ATS win. Under is 8-3 in Knicks last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Orlando

Under is 4-0 in Magic last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Magic last 4 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-0 in Magic last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1-1 in Magic last 9 vs. NBA Atlantic. Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Magic last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 10-3-1 in Magic last 14 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 3-1-1 in Magic last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 3-1-1 in Magic last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 19-7 in Magic last 26 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 13-5-1 in Magic last 19 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 45-20 in Magic last 65 games playing on 2 days rest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Knicks are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Orlando. Knicks are 8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Orlando. Over is 20-7-1 in the last 28 meetings. Underdog is 8-3-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

Matchup Edge

LAL	Edge in:	BOS
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Preview: Lakers at Celtics

Gracenote
Nov 7, 2017

The Boston Celtics are the hottest team in the NBA and will try to push their winning streak to double digits when they host the rival Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. The Celtics dropped their first two games after watching swingman Gordon Hayward go down with a gruesome injury but put the pieces back together and ripped off wins in the next nine contests.

"The only thing that really matters is us handling our preparation, understanding the trust that we continue to build from one another, and the expectations we have within this locker room are reality based," Boston point guard Kyrie Irving told reporters after Monday's 110-107 win at Atlanta. "We know what we want to accomplish but it starts with not taking any moment for granted and understanding we gotta continue to get better." Monday's win snapped a string of eight straight games holding opponents under 100 points for the Celtics, who lead the NBA in scoring defense (94.5). The Lakers are not quite as sharp on the defensive end, surrendering an average of 107.3 points, but did enough on the other end of the floor to win three of their last four games. Rookie point guard Lonzo Ball is the one initiating that offense but is not having much success scoring and is shooting 29.9 percent from the floor on the season, including 6-of-30 over the last three games.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE LAKERS (5-5): Ball is averaging 6.9 assists and 6.4 rebounds in 33 minutes and handed out nine assists in Sunday's 107-102 win over Memphis, but he went 1-of-8 from 3-point range in that game. “He’s been a little down on himself a little bit with the season he’s having,” fellow rookie Kyle Kuzma told the LA Daily News of Ball. "Of course he wants to play a lot better. I just try to tell him to be more aggressive on the floor. ... Once he’s confident in his game he’s pretty hard to guard." Kuzma is taking over the rookie scoring load for the Lakers and is up to an average of 15.4 points on the season after putting up a combined 72 points on 29-of-45 shooting in the last four games.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (9-2): Boston could have drafted Ball with the No. 1 overall pick but instead traded down to the No. 3 spot and picked up forward Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 14.3 points on 50 percent shooting, including 52.9 percent from 3-point range. Tatum recorded 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting and added eight rebounds in Monday's win while frontcourt mate Al Horford finished an assist shy of a triple-double. Horford had to settle for his fourth double-double of the campaign and is averaging 14.6 points and 9.2 rebounds while shooting 47.4 percent from beyond the arc.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Celtics PF Marcus Morris (knee soreness) sat out Monday but is expected to return on Wednesday.

2. Los Angeles C Brook Lopez is averaging 27.3 points over the last three games.

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

PREDICTION: Celtics 100, Lakers 90

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Trends - L.A. Lakers at Boston

ATS TRENDS

L.A. Lakers

Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Lakers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Boston

Celtics are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Celtics are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Celtics are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Celtics are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Celtics are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games overall. Celtics are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Pacific.

OU TRENDS

L.A. Lakers

Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 8-3 in Lakers last 11 games following a straight up win. Under is 9-4-1 in Lakers last 14 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 11-5 in Lakers last 16 road games. Under is 15-7 in Lakers last 22 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Boston

Over is 5-0-1 in Celtics last 6 Wednesday games. Under is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 vs. Western Conference. Under is 12-3-1 in Celtics last 16 vs. NBA Pacific. Under is 8-2 in Celtics last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 16-5-1 in Celtics last 22 home games. Over is 22-7-1 in Celtics last 30 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 6-2 in Celtics last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-2 in Celtics last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 7-3 in Celtics last 10 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-3 in Celtics last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Lakers are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Boston. Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings in Boston. Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona

Matchup Edge

MIA	Edge in:	PHO
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Preview: Heat at Suns

Gracenote
Nov 7, 2017

The Phoenix Suns went through a stretch of four wins in five games after making a coaching change but have since dropped three in a row. The Suns reportedly engineered another major shakeup on Tuesday and will find out if that's the key to breaking out of the current rut at the expense of the struggling Miami Heat, who visit on Wednesday.

Phoenix, which returned home from a five-game road trip on Monday and could not find the energy to do battle with the Brooklyn Nets in a 98-92 loss that marked the lowest-scoring game of the brief Jay Triano era as coach, finally dealt disgruntled point guard Eric Bledsoe away on Tuesday morning. Bledsoe, who has not played since Oct. 21 after being sent away by the team, is reportedly being sent to the Milwaukee Bucks for a package that includes veteran center Greg Monroe and a first-round pick. The Suns once traded away Goran Dragic to open up more playing time for Bledsoe, and Dragic returns to the desert on Wednesday leading a Heat squad that scored a season low in a 97-80 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday to fall to 1-2 on the six-game road trip. Dragic scored 19 points in the setback and is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 assists.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Miami), FS Arizona (Phoenix)

ABOUT THE HEAT (4-6): Miami coach Erik Spoelstra benched Hassan Whiteside in the second half of Monday's loss after the center lost his focus on a play. "I guess he thought it was better if I didn't come back in," Whiteside told reporters. "Coach playing me 16 minutes, I guess that's what he wanted me to play. ... Last game, I played 31 minutes. I thought I played great (Sunday at the Clippers). Today, I played 16 minutes. So, I really don't know what I'm going to play (Wednesday) in Phoenix." Whiteside was just 1-of-9 from the floor when he was benched and finished with three points and six rebounds, well off his season averages of 15.2 points and 12.4 boards.

ABOUT THE SUNS (4-7): Phoenix shooting guard Devin Booker, 21, became the fourth-youngest player in NBA history (LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony) to reach 3,000 points when he scored 18 against the Nets on Monday. "My dream my whole life was to play in the NBA," Booker told reporters. "Once I got here I realized I wanted to leave a mark, so every time I got out there I try to think back to those days when I was a little kid and wanted to be successful in this league. I'm trying to do it and get wins along with it." Booker is averaging 21.6 points on the season and is 29-of-29 from the free-throw line in the last five games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Suns SG Troy Daniels went 1-of-4 from 3-point range on Monday after going 9-of-13 in the previous three games.

2. Heat SG Dion Waiters left the team Monday to attend the birth of his daughter and could sit out Wednesday as well.

3. Miami took 13 of the last 14 in the series, with the lone loss coming at Phoenix last season.

PREDICTION: Heat 106, Suns 103

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Trends - Miami at Phoenix

ATS TRENDS

Miami

Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific. Heat are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games. Heat are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 vs. Western Conference. Heat are 27-13 ATS in their last 40 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Heat are 3-8-2 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 1 days rest. Heat are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Heat are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Heat are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Heat are 2-8-2 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games.

Phoenix

Suns are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Southeast. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Suns are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Wednesday games. Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Suns are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

OU TRENDS

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 6-0 in Heat last 6 vs. NBA Pacific. Under is 6-1 in Heat last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 road games. Over is 8-2 in Heat last 10 Wednesday games. Under is 18-6 in Heat last 24 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 9-3 in Heat last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 11-5 in Heat last 16 games following a ATS loss.

Phoenix

Under is 6-1 in Suns last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 5-1 in Suns last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 12-4 in Suns last 16 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Heat are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Phoenix. Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Heat are 23-7 ATS in the last 30 meetings.

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California

Matchup Edge

MIN	Edge in:	GS
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Preview: Timberwolves at Warriors

Gracenote
Nov 7, 2017

The Golden State Warriors wow fans with their offensive exploits, but they also do strong work on the other end of the floor. The Warriors, who led the NBA in defensive field-goal percentage en route to the championship last season, will try to follow up their best defensive performance of the 2017-18 campaign with another strong effort when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Golden State did not get off to the best start on the defensive end this season but is coming on of late and put everything together while holding the Miami heat to 36.1 percent shooting in a 97-80 victory on Monday. "I thought it was our best defensive effort of the year," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters. "It was tremendous. We forced 23 turnovers, we were attentive on our switching. ... I thought we made really good decisions out there." The Timberwolves should pose a challenge to that defense after averaging 114.4 points during a five-game winning streak. Minnesota boasts five scorers averaging double figures, led by Karl-Anthony Towns' 21.8 points, and is enjoying the franchise's first five-game winning streak since 2009.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS North (Minnesota), NBCS Bay Area (Golden State)

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (7-3): Minnesota brought in veterans Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague over the summer to supplement a solid young corps, and they believe the team is only scratching the surface. "This is still a work in progress," Teague told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "We're still trying to figure out each other. It can be a lot better. We all know that. We're starting to get into a groove here. But we have miles to go to be the team we want to be." Teague recorded 18 points and 12 assists in a 112-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday to continue his own groove with a fourth double-double in five games.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (8-3): Golden State leads the NBA in scoring average (118.5 points) and assists (30.5) but suffered through a rare off shooting night while connecting at 36.8 percent in Monday's win. That slump did not extend to forward Draymond Green, who scored 18 points on 5-of-10 shooting and is 23-of-34 from the floor during a four-game winning streak. The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year averaged 7.1 points on 36.4 percent shooting in the first seven games but scored at least 15 points in each of the last four contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Warriors SF Kevin Durant recorded three blocks on Monday -- his eighth game this season with multiple blocked shots.

2. Timberwolves C Gorgui Dieng recorded his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 11 rebounds in 19 minutes on Sunday.

3. Golden State took three of the four meetings last season, with the lone loss coming at Minnesota on March 10.

PREDICTION: Warriors 126, Timberwolves 111