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2/23 05:05 PM NBA (811) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS (812) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Take : Cavaliers
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02/23 06:05 PM NBA (819) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS (820) PHOENIX SUNS
Take : Clippers
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NBA
Friday, February 23
Road team won seven of last nine Boston-Detroit games; Celtics covered their last four games in Detroit. Six of last nine series games stayed under. Boston lost four of its last five games; they’re 9-2 vs spread as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over. Pistons lost three of their last four games; they’re 3-11 in last 14 games as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under.
Pacers won their last three games with Atlanta; last six series games stayed under. Hawks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Indiana. Atlanta lost four of its last five games; they’re 5-2 in last seven games as road underdogs. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Indiana won seven of its last nine games; they’re 6-3 in last nine games as home favorites. Three of last four Pacer home games went over.
Home side won nine of last ten Charlotte-Washington games; Hornets are 0-4 vs spread in last four visits to Washington. Seven of last nine series games went over. Charlotte lost four of its last six games; they’re 8-11-2 as road underdogs, 4-5 vs spread if they played night before. Last three Hornet road games stayed under. Wizards won eight of last ten games; they’re 3-6 in last nine games as home faves. 4-2 if they played night before. Over is 7-3 in their last ten home tilts.
Toronto won its last five games with Milwaukee; three of last four series games went over total. Bucks covered three of their last five visits to Canada. Milwaukee won five of its last seven games; they’re 10-11 as road underdogs. Eight of their last ten games stayed under. Raptors won their last seven games (6-1 vs spread); they’re 5-2 in last seven games as home favorites. Last three Toronto games went over.
Pelicans won five of last eight games with Miami; over is 5-3 in those games. Heat is 3-2 vs spread in its last five visits to Bourbon Street. Miami lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 10-3 in last 13 games as home underdogs. Five of their last six games went over. New Orleans won its last three games; they’re 2-7 in last nine games as home favorites. Four of their last six games went over.
Cavaliers won five of their last seven games with Memphis; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Over is 5-5 in last ten series games. Cleveland won four of its last five games; they’re 6-14 vs spread as road favorites, 4-5 if they played night before. Cavaliers’ last four games all went over. Memphis lost its last seven games; they’re 7-9 as home underdogs. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.
Rockets won nine of last ten games with Minnesota, which covered five of its last six games in this arena. Eight of last ten series games went over. Timberwolves lost their last four road games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games as road underdogs. Last six Minnesota games went over the total. Houston won its last ten games; they’re 3-8 vs spread in last 11 games as home favorites. Four of their last six games went over.
Spurs won eight of their last ten games with Denver; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Five of last seven series games went over. San Antonio lost five of its last six games; they’re 6-6 as road underdogs. Seven of their last eight games went over. Nuggets won six of last seven games, four in row at home; they’re 12-8 in last 20 games as home favorites. Eight of their last nine games went over.
Home side won eight of last nine Portland-Utah games; Blazers are 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits to SLC. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Portland won three of its last four games; they’re 10-4 in last 14 games as road underdogs. Blazers’ last three games went over the total. Jazz won their last 11 games; they’re 9-14 vs spread as home favorites. Six of their last nine games went over.
Clippers won their last six games with Phoenix (5-1 vs spread); they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to the desert, all of which went over the total. Clippers won seven of their last ten games; they’re 5-1 as road favorites, 4-3 vs spread on road if they played night before. Eight of their last ten games stayed under. Phoenix lost its last seven games; they’re 8-17 as home underdogs. Suns’ last four home games went over.
Lakers lost nine of last ten games with Dallas; six of last nine series games stayed under. Mavericks covered four of last five series games played here. Dallas lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 1-4 in last five games as road underdogs. Three of last four Dallas games went over total. Lakers lost their last three games; they’re 5-3 as home favorites. Last three LA games went over.
NBA
Friday, February 23
Trend Report
BOSTON @ DETROIT
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
ATLANTA @ INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
CHARLOTTE @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
MILWAUKEE @ TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
CLEVELAND @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Memphis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
MINNESOTA @ HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
MIAMI @ NEW ORLEANS
Miami is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 15 of New Orleans's last 18 games at home
New Orleans is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Miami
PORTLAND @ UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA CLIPPERS @ PHOENIX
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games at home
SAN ANTONIO @ DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
DALLAS @ LA LAKERS
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Dallas is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Lakers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NBA
Long Sheet
Friday, February 23
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BOSTON (40 - 19) at DETROIT (28 - 29) - 2/23/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 33-23 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-5 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-4 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ATLANTA (18 - 41) at INDIANA (33 - 25) - 2/23/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHARLOTTE (25 - 33) at WASHINGTON (34 - 24) - 2/23/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 22-32 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
WASHINGTON is 401-469 ATS (-114.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 151-197 ATS (-65.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-5 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MILWAUKEE (32 - 25) at TORONTO (41 - 16) - 2/23/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 366-441 ATS (-119.1 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 133-97 ATS (+26.3 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
TORONTO is 190-239 ATS (-72.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 10-6 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 13-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (30 - 28) at NEW ORLEANS (31 - 26) - 2/23/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 78-60 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games this season.
MIAMI is 145-109 ATS (+25.1 Units) in February games since 1996.
MIAMI is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND (34 - 23) at MEMPHIS (18 - 38) - 2/23/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-33 ATS (-27.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (36 - 25) at HOUSTON (44 - 13) - 2/23/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 362-425 ATS (-105.5 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 53-83 ATS (-38.3 Units) after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-44 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 8-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN ANTONIO (35 - 24) at DENVER (32 - 26) - 2/23/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
DENVER is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1033-905 ATS (+37.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-4 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (32 - 26) at UTAH (30 - 28) - 2/23/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-5 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA CLIPPERS (30 - 27) at PHOENIX (18 - 41) - 2/23/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a division game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 8-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DALLAS (18 - 40) at LA LAKERS (23 - 34) - 2/23/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 133-96 ATS (+27.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
DALLAS is 402-328 ATS (+41.2 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 498-417 ATS (+39.3 Units) in road games since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 161-204 ATS (-63.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-1 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NBA
Dunkel
Friday, February 23
Boston @ Detroit
Game 801-802
February 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
114.562
Detroit
115.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+2); Over
Atlanta @ Indiana
Game 803-804
February 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
114.894
Indiana
119.775
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 5
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 8
211
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+8); Over
Charlotte @ Washington
Game 805-806
February 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
116.525
Washington
122.051
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5 1/2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
212
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-3 1/2); Under
Milwaukee @ Toronto
Game 807-808
February 23, 2018 @ 7:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
117.797
Toronto
129.189
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 11 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 7 1/2
215
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-7 1/2); Under
Miami @ New Orleans
Game 809-810
February 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami
117.564
New Orleans
122.439
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 5
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 2
210
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-2); Under
Cleveland @ Memphis
Game 811-812
February 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
119.007
Memphis
110.582
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 8 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 5 1/2
212
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-5 1/2); Under
Minnesota @ Houston
Game 813-814
February 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
120.713
Houston
127.685
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 7
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 8 1/2
226
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+8 1/2); Over
San Antonio @ Denver
Game 815-816
February 23, 2018 @ 9:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
120.132
Denver
119.108
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 1
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 3 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+3 1/2); Over
Portland @ Utah
Game 817-818
February 23, 2018 @ 9:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Portland
119.176
Utah
125.105
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 6
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 3 1/2
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-3 1/2); Under
LA Clippers @ Phoenix
Game 819-820
February 23, 2018 @ 9:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
120.422
Phoenix
103.380
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 17
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 4 1/2
226
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-4 1/2); Under
Dallas @ LA Lakers
Game 821-822
February 23, 2018 @ 10:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
113.894
LA Lakers
115.316
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 1 1/2
228
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 4
223
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+4); Over
NBA
Friday, February 23
NBA Game of the Day: Timberwolves at Rockets betting preview and odds
Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets (-8.5, 226)
The Houston Rockets breezed into the All-Star break with a 10-game winning streak and the top spot in the Western Conference, and now they just need to hang on for another 25 games. The Rockets will see if the momentum carried through the break when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
Houston is aware of the tough road it needs to overcome the rest of the regular season with a schedule that features 10 of 13 on the road after Friday, with the lone home games against Boston, San Antonio and the Los Angeles Clippers. "Everyone is going to come after us," Rockets guard Chris Paul told reporters. "The competition is going to be tough, but we are winning games and playing good basketball right now." The Timberwolves are one of those teams trying to come after Houston and emerge from the break percentage points behind the Spurs for the No. 3 spot in the West but only 3 1/2 games clear of the ninth-place Clippers entering play on Thursday. Minnesota was not quite up to the challenge against the Rockets at home on Feb. 13, when it allowed Houston to make 10 3-pointers in the fourth quarter of a 126-108 setback.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS North (Minnesota), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston)
LINE HISTORY: The Rockets opened as 8.5-point home chalk and that number briefly dropped to -8 at most books before returning to the opening number. The total hit the betting board at 226 and has yet to move.
INJURY REPORT:
Timberwolves - SG Marcus Georges-Hunt (Questionable, Illness).
Rockets - SG Eric Gordon (Probable, Knee), SF Trevor Ariza (Probable, Hamstring).
POWER RANKINGS: Timberwolves (-6) - Rockets (-11.6) + home court (-3) = Rockets -8.6
MATCHUP CHART:
ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (36-25 SU, 28-31-2 ATS, 33-27-1 O/U): The Timberwolves had two players invited to the All-Star Game on Sunday, though swingman Jimmy Butler never got off the bench. Center Karl-Anthony Towns, who leads the NBA with 51 double-doubles, did what he does best on the in big stage and dropped 17 points and 10 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench for Team Stephen. "I found a groove early and rode the wave the rest of the game," Towns told reporters. "I'm happy with my first All-Star Game. Finding a way to get a double-double is pretty cool."
ABOUT THE ROCKETS (44-13 SU, 28-28-1 ATS, 26-30-1 O/U): Houston added to its roster during the break, signing veteran swingman Joe Johnson and power forward Brandan Wright after the two cleared waivers. Coach Mike D'Antoni, who is also expected to get small forward Trevor Ariza back on Friday after a nine-game absence, has yet to settle on a rotation. "I don't want to tinker too much, but I have to tinker because we have some new guys," D'Antoni told the Houston Chronicle. "We have to figure out rotations and figure out how guys are comfortable. We have to see who plays well with each other. We have to see a lot of things. ... We just have to figure out, can we keep everybody mentally fresh, alive, hit the right buttons, and (get) everybody ready?"
TRENDS:
* Timberwolves are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
* Rockets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Over is 6-0 in Timberwolves last 6 overall.
* Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Houston.
* Over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
CONSENSUS: Contest users are backing the road dog Timberwolves in this matchup, with 59 percent of pointspread picks. When it comes to the total, 70 percent of wagers are on the Over.
Three-year trend says Houston Rockets are a bad bet as home favorites
The Houston Rockets begin the final stretch of the regular season as the clear No. 1 threat to the Golden State Warriors' NBA title defense. The Rockets are far exceeding the preseason expectations and own a half game lead over the Dubs for the best record in the Western Conference at 44-13.
But Houston’s success hasn’t equaled a boom for NBA bettors. The Rockets are just 28-28-1 against the spread on the season and 11-17 ATS on their home floor. Covering the spread as favorites at the Toyota Center has been a problem for the Rockets. The club is 42-62-1 ATS (40.4 percent) as home chalk since the start of the 2015-16 campaign and 10-16-1 this season.
To be fair to Houston supporters, the stat is a three-year trend and this is only Year 1 of the Chris Paul-James Harden partnership. Both players have missed time along with starting center Clint Capela. GM Daryl Morey will tell anyone who’ll listen his squad is 28-1 (17-11-1 ATS) in games with Paul, Harden and Capela in the lineup.
Oddsmakers are making bettors pay a premium to back the soaring Rockets. Houston has been favored by an average of 12.5 points over its last six home games and has covered the spread just once the last 10 times it's been favored by double digits.
There are reasons to be optimistic about the Rockets’ chances as 8.5-point faves at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night and moving forward. Mike D’Antoni’s group enters the last 25 games of the season with a clean bill of health and reinforcements from the buyout market.
Joe Johnson and Brandan Wright fill out an all-ready deep frontcourt rotation. Johnson didn’t do much for the Utah Jazz this season but he was one of their best performers in the playoffs last spring. D’Antoni is known for using a short bench but he trusts more players on this year’s Rockets team.
Houston allows 110 points per 100 possessions in the fourth quarters of home games which is the third most in the Association and owns a -3.6 net rating in the final frames of home games. Adding Johnson and Wright into the mix should help their bench unit hold leads and avoid ugly, backdoor covers.
Leonard expected to miss rest of season; oddsmakers drop Spurs' title odds
The Westgate SuperBook adjusted the San Antonio Spurs’ odds to win the NBA title from +2500 to +4000 after head coach Gregg Popovich told reporters on Wednesday he’d be surprised if former NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard returns this season.
The Spurs opened as the third favorite to win the 2018 championship at +1000 behind the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, but their odds had dropped to +2500 by the All-Star break. San Antonio’s increased odds have come with the Houston Rockets edging ahead as the clear second choice in the Western Conference. The Westgate lists the Rockets as the clear second fave to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy at +200 after opening them at +3000 last May.
Leonard has played only nine games this season because of a lingering quad injury, and the Spurs are 30-20 straight up and 24-21-2 against the spread without their two-time All-NBA first teamer. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday night that Leonard has been cleared to play by San Antonio’s medical staff.
Oddsmakers told us at the start of the season that Leonard was worth about seven points to the Spurs’ game odds. He entered the campaign as the preseason co-favorite to win the NBA MVP award along with LeBron James at +400.
San Antonio limped into the All-Star break with a 1-5 record in its last six games and just two ATS wins in its last seven contests. The Spurs get back to work on Friday night with a game at Denver and then play at Cleveland on Sunday.
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Friday, February 23
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WRIGHT ST (21 - 8) at IUPUI (10 - 17) - 2/23/2018, 11:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Friday nights this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
IUPUI is 1-0 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 1-0 straight up against IUPUI 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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YALE (12 - 14) at CORNELL (10 - 13) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 134-98 ATS (+26.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
YALE is 134-98 ATS (+26.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
YALE is 89-62 ATS (+20.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
YALE is 90-61 ATS (+22.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
YALE is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
YALE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
YALE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
YALE is 5-0 against the spread versus CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 5-0 straight up against CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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HARVARD (14 - 11) at PRINCETON (11 - 14) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HARVARD is 3-20 ATS (-19.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
PRINCETON is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
HARVARD is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
PRINCETON is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
PRINCETON is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
PRINCETON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
PRINCETON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in February games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HARVARD is 4-1 against the spread versus PRINCETON over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 3-2 straight up against HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DARTMOUTH (6 - 17) at PENNSYLVANIA (19 - 7) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 96-135 ATS (-52.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 96-135 ATS (-52.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 55-79 ATS (-31.9 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DARTMOUTH is 4-1 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
DARTMOUTH is 3-2 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA 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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BROWN (11 - 12) at COLUMBIA (7 - 16) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROWN is 84-60 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BROWN is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
BROWN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBIA is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BROWN is 4-1 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBIA is 3-2 straight up against BROWN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DAYTON (13 - 14) at RHODE ISLAND (22 - 4) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games this season.
DAYTON is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
DAYTON is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
RHODE ISLAND is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 66-99 ATS (-42.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 3-2 straight up against RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OHIO ST (23 - 7) at INDIANA (16 - 13) - 2/23/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all home games this season.
INDIANA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home lined games this season.
INDIANA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
INDIANA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
INDIANA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
INDIANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
OHIO ST is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-1 straight up against OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N KENTUCKY (20 - 8) at IL-CHICAGO (17 - 12) - 2/23/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 2-2 against the spread versus N KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
N KENTUCKY is 4-1 straight up against IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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W MICHIGAN (16 - 12) at BALL ST (19 - 9) - 2/23/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 4-2 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 4-2 straight up against W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MERCER (16 - 13) at THE CITADEL (10 - 18) - 2/23/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MERCER is 4-2 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
MERCER is 5-1 straight up against THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAMFORD (9 - 20) at VMI (8 - 19) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
SAMFORD is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games this season.
SAMFORD is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games this season.
VMI is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
VMI is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 4-3 against the spread versus VMI over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 6-1 straight up against VMI over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MANHATTAN (13 - 15) at IONA (16 - 12) - 2/23/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 81-110 ATS (-40.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IONA is 81-110 ATS (-40.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IONA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) in February games since 1997.
IONA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 5-0 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 5-0 straight up against MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST PETERS (10 - 17) at QUINNIPIAC (10 - 18) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
ST PETERS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
ST PETERS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 130 to 134.5 this season.
QUINNIPIAC is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST PETERS is 124-93 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 124-93 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 46-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
QUINNIPIAC is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 4-1 against the spread versus QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
ST PETERS is 4-1 straight up against QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MARIST (6 - 22) at NIAGARA (18 - 12) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
NIAGARA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
MARIST is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
NIAGARA is 61-90 ATS (-38.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
NIAGARA is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
NIAGARA is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 3-2 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 3-2 straight up against MARIST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UT-CHATTANOOGA (9 - 20) at UNC-GREENSBORO (22 - 7) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-2 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-2 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WOFFORD (19 - 10) at E TENN ST (23 - 6) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E TENN ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
E TENN ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
E TENN ST is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
E TENN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
E TENN ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
E TENN ST is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WOFFORD is 3-2 against the spread versus E TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
E TENN ST is 3-2 straight up against WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FURMAN (20 - 9) at W CAROLINA (12 - 17) - 2/23/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
FURMAN is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
W CAROLINA is 16-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FURMAN is 3-2 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 4-1 straight up against W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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C MICHIGAN (16 - 12) at TOLEDO (19 - 9) - 2/23/2018, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NCAAB
Friday, February 23
Toledo allowed 92 ppg in losing its last two games after starting MAC play 11-2; Rockets are 6-1 at home in MAC, losing to Ball St. Central Michigan lost four of its last five games but split its last four road games. Toledo won 93-82 at CMU Jan 13, in foulfest, where both sides took 30+ FTs. Rockets won last two series games, after losing previous six. Chippewas won their last two visits here. Chippewas are 4-0-1 vs spread as road underdogs this year; Toledo is 20-29-1 n last 50 games as home favorites, 2-5 this season. MAC home favorites are 25-31 vs spread.
Wright State won six of its last eight games; they’re 5-2 on Horizon road- five of the seven games were decided by 7 or fewer points. Raiders are 14-3 in last 17 games, with all three losses by 5 or less points. IUPUI won three of its last four games; they’re 5-2 at home in Horiozn, losing by 5-4 points. Raiders survived 20 turnovers in 60-52 home win over IUPUI Dec 30. Wright is 5-3 in last eight games as road favorites, 3-2 this year; IUPUI is 7-1 in last eight tries as home underdogs. Horizon home underdogs are 15-14 vs spread.
Yale won three of its last four games but is 1-4 on Ivy road, with only win at Dartmouth. Cornell lost three of its last five games; they’re 3-2 at home in Ivy, with all three wins by one point or in OT. Yale was 11-28 on arc in 74-65 home win over Cornell Feb 10; Bulldogs won last ten series games, winning last five visits to Ithaca, by 9-17-8-3-7 points. Yale is 14-4-1 in last 19 games as road favorites, 1-1 this year; Cornell is 11-15-1 in last 27 games as home underdogs, 3-1 this year. Ivy League home underdogs are 7-4 against the spread.
Princeton lost its last six games, with two losses in OT; Tigers are 3-2 at home in Ivy. Harvard won five in row, eight of last nine games; they’re 5-0 at home in Ivy, with all five wins by 7+ points. Harvard beat Princeton 66-51 at home Feb 9; Crimson won six of last nine series games, but lost last two visits here, by 21-4 points. Harvard is 6-4-2 in last 12 Ivy road games, 2-2-1 this year; Princeton is 8-11 in last 19 games as home favorites, 2-3 this year. Ivy League home favorites are 12-15 vs spread. Ivy teams are shooting only 44.8% inside arc vs Harvard.
Rhode Island forced 21 turnovers (+11) in an 88-74 win at Dayton Jan 20, Rams’ first win in last seven series games. Flyers won last two visits to Kinston, by 2-3 points. URI won 17 of its last 18 games; they’re 8-0 at home in A-14, with seven wins by 12+ points. Rams are forcing turnovers 22.8% of time in conference games. Dayton lost its last five road games, with two losses in OT; Flyers Dayton is 7-4-1 in last 12 games as road underdogs, 1-2-1 this year. URI is 14-10 in last 24 games as home favorites, 4-2 this year. A-14 home favorites are 33-28 vs spread.
Ohio State shot 69% inside arc in 71-56 win over Indiana Jan 30; Hoosiers are 4-2 in last six series games. Buckeyes lost last three visits here, by 8-3-25 points. OSU lost its last two road games, at Penn St/Michigan; they’re 4-2 overall on Big 14 road. Hoosiers won four of their last five games; they’re 6-2 at home in Big 14, losing to Purdue/Michigan State. Indiana covered 12 of last 15 tries as home underdogs, 4-0 this year; Ohio State is 5-2 in last seven games as road favorites, 4-0 this year. Big 14 home underdogs are 19-15 vs spread.
Northern Kentucky crushed Ill-Chicago 86-51 in first meeting Dec 30; Norse are 3-0 vs UIC in Horizon games, winning 79-62 here LY. NKU won six of its last seven games; they’re 6-1 on Horizon road, with only loss by hoop at Wright St. Flames won nine of their last ten games; they are 5-2 in Horizon home games. UIC is best defensive team in Horizon, with a 45.9 eFG%. UIC is 1-4 in last five games as home underdogs, 0-1 this year; NKU is 4-9 as a Horizon road favorite, 2-4 this season. Horizon home underdogs are 15-14 vs spread.
Western Michigan beat Ball State 73-58 at home Jan 13, just Broncos’ second win in last six series games. WMU lost its last three road games, by 6-2-8 points; they’re 2-5 on MAC road, winning at Miami/Eastern Michigan. Ball State won its last five games, with four of those at home; Cardinals are 6-8 vs top 200 teams. Western lost its last two visits to Muncie, by 4-6 points. Broncos are 7-4 in last 11 games as road underdogs, 2-1 this year; Ball is 6-14 in last 20 games as home favorites, 1-5 this year. MAC home favorites are 25-31 vs spread.
Citadel (+17) made 14-35 on arc in 78-74 win at Mercer Jan 27, their first win in eight SoCon games against the Bears. Mercer won its last three visits here, by 23-11-11 points. Citadel lost four of its last five games, winning last game as a 20-point underdog. Mercer won its last six games, winning last two on road, by 9-5 points- they play slowest games in SoCon, Citadel plays fastest. Mercer is 12-6 in last 18 games as road favorites, 2-2 this year; Citadel is 11-15-1 in last 27 games as home underdogs, 4-3 this year. SoCon home underdogs are 12-21 vs spread.
Iona won its last five games with Manhattan, beating Jaspers 78-65 at Nassau Coliseum in first meeting this year on Jan 27. Gaels lost three of last four games, are 5-3 at home in MAAC, losing last two home games, to Monmouth, Niagara. Manhattan is 4-6 in its last ten games, losing three of last four on road, with losses by 9-1-4 points. Jaspers are turning ball over 21.9% of time in MAAC tilts. Iona is 10-22-2 in last 34 games as home favorites, 2-6 this year; Manhattan is 9-13 in last 22 games as road underdogs, 3-2 this year. MAAC home favorites are 25-25.
St Peter’s made 12-21 on arc in 84-58 home win over Quinnipiac Jan 7; Peacocks are 6-3 in this series, splitting two games played here. St Peter’s lost three in row, 10 of last 12 games; they’re 0-8 on MAAC road, losing last two away games by 16-18 points. Quinnipiac lost five of its last six games; they’re 4-3 at home in MAAC, with three of those wins by 2 or fewer points or in OT. Bobcats are 6-2 in last eight games as home favorites, 1-1 this year; St Peter’s is 13-6 in last 19 games as road underdogs, 2-4 this year. MAAC home favorites are 25-25 vs spread.
East Tennessee State lost its last game as a 20-point favorite Monday; Buccaneers lost two of last three games after a 22-4 start. ETSU is 6-1 at home in SoCon, with five wins by 9+ points. Wofford is 4-5 in its last nine games, 4-4 on road, winning their last two road games. ETSU shot 68% inside arc in 75-62 win at Wofford Jan 27; Terriers lost last two visits here, by 5-7 points. Wofford is 13-7 in last 20 games as road underdogs, 1-2 this year; ETSU is is 10-6-1 in last 17 games as home favorites, 5-3 this year. SoCon home favorites are 25-16 vs spread.
Furman won its last four games, all by 15+ points; they’re 13-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200, 3-3 on SoCon road, losing last road game in OT at Citadel. WCU lost its last four games, all by 11+ points. Furman pounded Western Carolina 100-66 in first meeting Jan 27; it was 58-28 at half. Paladins won five of last six series games, but they lost three of last four visits here. Furman is 7-3 in last ten games as road favorites, 4-2 this year; WCU is 3-8 in last 11 games as home underdogs, 0-3 this year. SoCon home underdogs are 12-21 vs spread.
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Friday, February 23
Trend Report
WRIGHT STATE @ IUPUI
WRIGHT STATE
Wright State is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wright State's last 5 games
IUPUI
IUPUI is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of IUPUI's last 5 games
MERCER @ THE CITADEL
MERCER
No trends to report
THE CITADEL
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of The Citadel's last 5 games when playing Mercer
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of The Citadel's last 5 games at home
CENTRAL MICHIGAN @ TOLEDO
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Central Michigan's last 8 games on the road
Central Michigan is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
TOLEDO
Toledo is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing at home against Central Michigan
DAYTON @ RHODE ISLAND
DAYTON
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dayton's last 8 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dayton's last 7 games
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Rhode Island is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
BROWN @ COLUMBIA
BROWN
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Brown's last 7 games when playing on the road against Columbia
Brown is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
COLUMBIA
Columbia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Brown
Columbia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
YALE @ CORNELL
YALE
Yale is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cornell
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cornell
CORNELL
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cornell's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cornell's last 6 games when playing at home against Yale
DARTMOUTH @ PENNSYLVANIA
DARTMOUTH
Dartmouth is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Dartmouth is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Pennsylvania is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
HARVARD @ PRINCETON
HARVARD
Harvard is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Harvard is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Princeton
PRINCETON
Princeton is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Harvard
Princeton is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
MARIST @ NIAGARA
MARIST
Marist is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marist's last 5 games when playing on the road against Niagara
NIAGARA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Niagara's last 5 games
Niagara is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
SAINT PETER'S @ QUINNIPIAC
SAINT PETER'S
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 6 games when playing Quinnipiac
QUINNIPIAC
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Quinnipiac's last 6 games when playing Saint Peter's
Quinnipiac is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
CHATTANOOGA @ UNC GREENSBORO
CHATTANOOGA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chattanooga's last 5 games when playing UNC Greensboro
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chattanooga's last 9 games
UNC GREENSBORO
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WOFFORD @ EAST TENNESSEE STATE
WOFFORD
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wofford's last 6 games on the road
Wofford is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
EAST TENNESSEE STATE
No trends to report
FURMAN @ WESTERN CAROLINA
FURMAN
Furman is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Western Carolina
Furman is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
WESTERN CAROLINA
Western Carolina is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Furman
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Western Carolina's last 7 games when playing at home against Furman
SAMFORD @ VMI
SAMFORD
Samford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing VMI
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Samford's last 9 games
VMI
No trends to report
OHIO STATE @ INDIANA
OHIO STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State's last 6 games on the road
Ohio State is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games
INDIANA
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
NORTHERN KENTUCKY @ UIC
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
No trends to report
UIC
UIC is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
UIC is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
MANHATTAN @ IONA
MANHATTAN
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Manhattan's last 7 games when playing on the road against Iona
Manhattan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
IONA
Iona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
Iona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
WESTERN MICHIGAN @ BALL STATE
WESTERN MICHIGAN
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Western Michigan's last 16 games on the road
Western Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
BALL STATE
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games