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Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 10:56 PM

Trends - UNLV at New Mexico

ATS TRENDS

UNLV

Rebels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Rebels are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Rebels are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Rebels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

New Mexico

Lobos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Lobos are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Lobos are 4-9 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Lobos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Lobos are 8-23 ATS in their last 31 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Lobos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Lobos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Lobos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

UNLV

Over is 7-0 in Rebels last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 6-1 in Rebels last 7 Friday games.
Over is 6-1 in Rebels last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Rebels last 7 conference games.
Under is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 13-3 in Rebels last 16 games in November.
Under is 4-1 in Rebels last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 12-4 in Rebels last 16 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 16-6 in Rebels last 22 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 13-5 in Rebels last 18 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Rebels last 7 games overall.

New Mexico

Under is 4-0 in Lobos last 4 conference games.
Over is 7-1 in Lobos last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-1 in Lobos last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Lobos last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 9-2 in Lobos last 11 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Lobos last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Lobos last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Lobos last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Lobos last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Lobos last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 7-2 in Lobos last 9 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Lobos last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Lobos last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Lobos last 7 games in November.
Under is 5-2 in Lobos last 7 games on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Lobos last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Mexico.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Rebels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 10:57 PM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Friday, November 17

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MIDDLE TENN ST (5 - 5) at W KENTUCKY (5 - 5) - 11/17/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 1-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UNLV (4 - 6) at NEW MEXICO (3 - 7) - 11/17/2017, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

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

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 10:58 PM

NCAAF

Week 12

Trend Report

Friday, November 17

MIDDLE TENNESSEE @ WESTERN KENTUCKY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Middle Tennessee's last 5 games when playing Western Kentucky
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Middle Tennessee's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Kentucky's last 5 games when playing Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home

NEVADA-LAS VEGAS @ NEW MEXICO
Nevada-Las Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nevada-Las Vegas's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Mexico's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Mexico's last 11 games

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:03 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Preview: Pistons at PacersGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy knew that a portion of the schedule filled with road games would provide a real test for his fast-starting squad. The Pistons failed the first section of that test and will try to rebound when they continue a three-game road trip at the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

After sweeping five straight at home to run its record to 10-3, Detroit began a span in which it plays nine of 11 on the road with a 99-95 loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. The Bucks blocked 16 shots and held the Pistons to 35.3 percent from the field, including a combined 4-of-18 by point guards Reggie Jackson and Ish Smith. "That's the game right there, absolutely," Van Gundy told reporters of the blocked shots. "That's 16 opportunities you don't even get the ball up on the rim. When you look at the stat sheet, it's really hard to figure out how the game was close. ... It was a frustrating night. We really didn't do anything well. I couldn't find any offense to run to help us." The Pacers, who were one of Detroit's five victims during its recent 5-0 homestand, won 116-113 at Memphis on Wednesday.

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

ABOUT THE PISTONS (10-4): Guard Avery Bradley was one of the only Detroit players to find an offensive rhythm on Wednesday, finishing with a season-high 28 points while making 6-of-10 3-pointers. The defensive stalwart is averaging 22.2 points while hitting 48.6 percent of his long-range attempts in six games this month, with his 14-point effort against Indiana the only one of the bunch in which he fell shy of 20. Rookie Luke Kennard continued to earn more playing time and finished with 11 points in 13 minutes off the bench.

ABOUT THE PACERS (7-8): Veteran point guard Darren Collison averaged eight points on 36.5 percent shooting during Indiana's recent 1-5 swoon, but his ability to break out of the slump was the catalyst Wednesday night. "I didn't want to make any excuses, but my knee actually felt great today," Collison told reporters after producing a season-high 30 points. "It's something that has been affecting me like the last week-and-a-half." The Pacers nearly coughed up a 17-point lead in the final nine minutes, prompting coach Nate McMillan to say that they "played three solid quarters of good basketball."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Pistons SF Tobias Harris made five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points in the win over the Pacers last week.

2. Indiana SG Victor Oladipo scored 21 points Wednesday and has a season high-tying four straight games of at least 20 points.

3. The Pacers won five straight meetings at home.

PREDICTION: Pistons 107, Pacers 105

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:03 PM

Trends - Detroit at Indiana

ATS TRENDS

Detroit

Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Central.
Pistons are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pistons are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Pistons are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

Indiana

Pacers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 vs. Eastern Conference.
Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Pacers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Pacers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Detroit

Over is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 overall.
Over is 5-2-1 in Pistons last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 11-5 in Pistons last 16 games following a straight up loss.

Indiana

Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 home games.
Over is 8-3 in Pacers last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 vs. NBA Central.
Under is 25-11 in Pacers last 36 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.
Pistons are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Pistons are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Indiana.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:04 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Heat at WizardsGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

The Washington Wizards won the battle of backcourts on the road against the Miami Heat on Wednesday and will try to make it two in a row over their Southeast Division foes when they host the back half of the home-and-home set on Friday. John Wall and Bradley Beal combined for 53 points in Wednesday's 102-93 triumph at Miami.

The victory improved the Wizards to 6-0 when holding an opponent under 100 points, and the team knows that a consistent effort on defense is the key to success. "That is our go to," Beal told the Washington Post of holding teams under 100. "When we do that, it is proven. We have success keeping teams under 100 and getting wins. When we continue to have that defensive mindset, we are a really good team. We showed a lot of glimpses of it (Wednesday)." The Heat are trying to find consistency on both ends, and coach Erik Spoelstra would like to see his team improve its mental approach. "It's neck up for us to be able to build this mental resiliency and be able to put our best game out there and sustain it for 48 minutes," Spoelstra told reporters. "That doesn't necessarily guarantee you anything, either. But we have these pockets during the course of games where we're just simply inconsistent during those stretches."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Miami), NBCS Washington

ABOUT THE HEAT (6-8): One player who appears to be putting in consistent effort for Miami of late is center Hassan Whiteside, who is averaging 16.3 points and 15.8 rebounds over the last four games. Whiteside had his effort questioned and was benched in the second half of a loss at Golden State on Nov. 6, but has since averaged 30.5 minutes while avoiding foul trouble and playing solid defense in four contests. Whiteside could use some help up front from power forward James Johnson, who is 5-of-16 from the floor over the last three games while averaging 5.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 25.3 minutes.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (9-5): Beal is struggling with his shooting stroke over the last two games, going 11-of-30 from the floor and 2-of-12 from beyond the arc, but is making up the difference by attacking the basket. The 24-year-old hit all three of his free-throw attempts in a win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday and then went straight at the Miami defense on Thursday, going to the line 14 times and knocking down 13 to improve his season percentage to 83.7 from the stripe. Washington outscored Miami by 13 points at the line on Wednesday by going 29-of-31 while the Heat were 16-of-19 from the stripe.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Heat PF Okaro White underwent surgery on Thursday to repair the fractured fifth metatarsal in his left foot.

2. Wizards SF Otto Porter Jr. shot 54.5 percent or better from the floor in each of his last 10 games.

3. Miami won in both of its trips to Washington last season by a total of six points.

PREDICTION: Wizards 105, Heat 101

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:06 PM

Trends - Miami at Washington

ATS TRENDS

Miami

Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Heat are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Heat are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games.
Heat are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Heat are 2-5-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Heat are 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Heat are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Heat are 2-7-2 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Heat are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Heat are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Heat are 0-8-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Heat are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.

Washington

Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Wizards are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 Friday games.

OU TRENDS

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 Friday games.
Under is 6-0 in Heat last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 6-2 in Heat last 8 overall.
Under is 13-5 in Heat last 18 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Heat last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Washington

Under is 6-0 in Wizards last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 6-0 in Wizards last 6 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Wizards last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-0 in Wizards last 4 home games.
Under is 4-0 in Wizards last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 6-0 in Wizards last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Wizards last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2 in Wizards last 12 Friday games.
Over is 8-2 in Wizards last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Wizards last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.
Over is 41-20 in Wizards last 61 games following a straight up win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Heat are 22-8-1 ATS in the last 31 meetings in Washington.
Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Washington.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:07 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

Matchup Edge

UTA
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Preview: Jazz at NetsGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

The only team the Utah Jazz were able to solve over the last two weeks was the Brooklyn Nets, who seek a measure of revenge when they host the Jazz on Friday night. Utah is 1-6 since its 5-3 start, with the lone win coming in a 114-106 decision over the Nets at home on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak.

Losses to Minnesota - also at home - and at New York to begin a four-game road trip have the Jazz once again searching for answers, particularly on the road, where they are the only NBA team without a victory (0-5). "I want us to play well and eventually we'll get a road win," Utah coach Quin Snyder told the media at Madison Square Garden. "It's harder to win on the road, especially with a younger team." The Nets are 2-7 since their 3-2 start but gave the red-hot Boston Celtics a test before falling 109-102 on Tuesday to begin a three-game homestand. Six players scored in double figures for Brooklyn, which hit 14-of-35 3-pointers while losing its third straight at home.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah), YES (Brooklyn)

ABOUT THE JAZZ (6-9): Rodney Hood has taken a liking to his new role off the bench and he scored a season-high 30 points against the Knicks, but there was no enjoyment after his team blew a 12-point lead in the second half. "This one will sting a little bit," Hood told reporters. "It was one of the better games we've played in a while." Hood is averaging 18 points while making 44.7 percent of his 3-pointers off the bench, compared to 16 points and 36 percent in his eight starts.

ABOUT THE NETS (5-9): Rondae Hollis-Jefferson finished with 16 points and nine rebounds in the loss to the Celtics to continue a nice stretch for the third-year swingman, who is averaging 15.3 points and 7.7 boards in his last three games and shooting a career-high 49.2 percent. "I think it’s basketball development," coach Kenny Atkinson told the New York Post. "I think it's emotional development. He's maturing. He doesn't get down on himself nearly as much when he makes a mistake. He really focuses on next play mentality. He's really improved in that area." Caris Levert scored 15 points off the bench in Tuesday's loss while making 6-of-7 shots.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nets leading scorer PG D'Angelo Russell (knee) missed the loss to Boston and is expected to sit out a few more.

2. Jazz SF Joe Ingles has hit 12-of-20 3-pointers on the road.

3. Utah won three straight meetings overall and three consecutive games in Brooklyn.

PREDICTION: Nets 105, Jazz 103

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:07 PM

Trends - Utah at Brooklyn

ATS TRENDS

Utah

Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Jazz are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Jazz are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Jazz are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Jazz are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Jazz are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Jazz are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Jazz are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Brooklyn

Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Nets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.

OU TRENDS

Utah

Over is 6-1 in Jazz last 7 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Over is 6-2-1 in Jazz last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Brooklyn

Over is 6-1 in Nets last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1-1 in Nets last 6 home games.
Over is 18-7-1 in Nets last 26 vs. NBA Northwest.
Over is 10-4 in Nets last 14 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Nets last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 35-17-1 in Nets last 53 vs. Western Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Jazz are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Jazz are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Brooklyn.
Favorite is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:08 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Clippers at CavaliersGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers are enjoying their first three-game winning streak of the season and are finally feeling good about the way they're playing. The Cavaliers will try to keep the good feelings coming and earn a fourth consecutive win when they make a brief stop at home to host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.

Cleveland dropped a 117-113 decision at Houston to begin the trip but knocked off Dallas two days later and came alive in the second half to pull out wins at New York and Charlotte. "Initially we started off the road trip in Houston and we felt like we played better ball," LeBron James told reporters. "We gave ourselves a chance to win that game, we did a lot of good things, and I think that carried on throughout a lot of spots on this road trip. So 3-1, at this point, we'll take that and hopefully use that momentum going back home and get a win." The Clippers are not enjoying quite as much success of late and limp into Cleveland to begin a five-game road trip losers of six in a row. "My job is to make sure these guys know that we just can't accept it. You may lose, but you can't accept it," Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers told reporters. "You have got to keep wanting to find a way to win that game. We are clearly in that stage right now. We've just got to find a way to squeeze out a win somewhere and then get another one, get another one and then get a guy back and then get another one and then now you're fixed."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FS Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), FS Ohio (Cleveland)

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (5-8): Los Angeles has been off since a 109-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in which it allowed 32 fourth-quarter points. Guard Austin Rivers went 3-of-13 from the floor in that setback and is trying to keep his team's spirit up. "We can't afford to keep our heads down," Rivers said, according to the Los Angeles Times. "The games keep coming. Even if you wanted to keep your head down, it's not going to do you no good. We've got some guys playing their (butts) off but we're losing games. So we've got to figure ways to help in other ways. ... We all can do more. I can go down the line. Everybody. It's on us. It's on the core of the group to get this done."

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (8-7): James scored 31 points in the 115-107 win over the Hornets and took some time out after the game to praise the NBA's new scheduling, which includes fewer back-to-backs on the road. "We're old, man," James, 32, told reporters. "Whenever we get a chance to stay over for the night this season, we have to do that." James is averaging 28.3 points on 57.9 percent shooting with 8.7 assists and 7.3 rebounds in a league-high 38.1 minutes.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Rockets SF Danilo Gallinari (glute) and PG Patrick Beverley (knee) are both doubtful for Friday.

2. Cavaliers PG Derrick Rose (ankle) sat out the entire road trip and is questionable for Friday.

3. Los Angeles took both meetings last season after Cleveland won the previous four matchups.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 112, Clippers 102

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:09 PM

Trends - L.A. Clippers at Cleveland

ATS TRENDS

L.A. Clippers

Clippers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Clippers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Friday games.
Clippers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Central.
Clippers are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Cavaliers are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 Friday games.
Cavaliers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Cavaliers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Cavaliers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Cavaliers are 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 home games.
Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.
Cavaliers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Cavaliers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

L.A. Clippers

Under is 4-0 in Clippers last 4 vs. NBA Central.
Over is 5-1 in Clippers last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 7-2 in Clippers last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-1 in Clippers last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Clippers last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Cleveland

Over is 8-0 in Cavaliers last 8 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.
Over is 6-1 in Cavaliers last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 11-2 in Cavaliers last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 10-2 in Cavaliers last 12 Friday games.
Over is 14-3 in Cavaliers last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 7-2 in Cavaliers last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 16-5 in Cavaliers last 21 home games.
Over is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 overall.
Over is 36-14-1 in Cavaliers last 51 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 41-20-1 in Cavaliers last 62 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 19-9 ATS in the last 28 meetings.
Clippers are 6-15 ATS in the last 21 meetings.
Clippers are 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Cleveland.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:09 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

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Preview: Knicks at RaptorsGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

The Toronto Raptors are soaring on the offensive end and will try to stay hot when they host the New York Knicks on Friday in the opener of a quick two-game homestand. The Raptors scored at least 119 points in each of their wins during a 4-1 stretch, with the lone loss a one-point setback against the dominant Boston Celtics on the road.

Toronto turned some heads by winning both ends of a road back-to-back at Houston and New Orleans while scoring an average of 127 points. "I think we're just playing together, understanding the game plan each and every night," guard Kyle Lowry told the media after the 125-116 victory over the Pelicans. "I think everyone is locked into what we're trying to do. We're a good team." The Knicks are making the same claim amid an 8-3 stretch, although seven of the wins have come at home and they lost each of their last seven games against Toronto. Tim Hardaway Jr.'s late 3-pointer lifted New York to a 106-101 win over Utah on Wednesday to cap a 2-1 homestand.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), Sportsnet ONE (Toronto)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (8-6): Hardaway scored four points on 2-of-11 shooting in the opener of the homestand before averaging 27 points, eight rebounds, 5.5 assists and making 7-of-17 3-pointers over the next two contests. The emerging star had 14 of his 26 points in Wednesday's win in the fourth quarter, including seven in the final 32 seconds as he thrived on the energy at Madison Square Garden. "It was awesome," Hardaway told reporters. "Those are the moments you live for; you live for and you dream of when you're a kid. Come into a grand stadium like this and making game-winners, making go-ahead baskets and playing defense and giving the fans what they want."

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (9-5): It is no wonder that Lowry's emergence from an early slump has keyed Toronto's offensive surge, as the veteran point guard is finding the rhythm that carried the squad many times last season. "Coaches are preaching when you've got open looks, take them and be aggressive in all the things that you do," he told the media. After missing all four of his shots and getting ejected in a loss to Washington on Nov. 5, the 31-year-old was shooting 37.6 percent from the floor, but he's at 48.3 percent while averaging 19 points in five games since.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Raptors SG DeMar DeRozan averaged 32 points in four wins against the Knicks last season.

2. New York PF Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 21 points - nearly eight below his season average - over the last two games and shot below 50 percent from the field in consecutive outings for the first time this season.

3. Toronto SF C.J. Miles hit a combined 11-of-18 3-pointers in the wins over Houston and New Orleans.

PREDICTION: Raptors 119, Knicks 111

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:10 PM

Trends - New York at Toronto

ATS TRENDS

New York

Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
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 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
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 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
Knicks are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 Friday games.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Knicks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Toronto

Raptors are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Raptors are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Raptors are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 home games.
Raptors are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

OU TRENDS

New York

Under is 7-0-1 in Knicks last 8 road games.
Under is 5-0-1 in Knicks last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 Friday games.
Under is 6-2-2 in Knicks last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 19-7-1 in Knicks last 27 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 10-4 in Knicks last 14 games following a straight up win.
Under is 10-4 in Knicks last 14 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-4 in Knicks last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-8-1 in Knicks last 26 games playing on 1 days rest.

Toronto

Over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 10-1 in Raptors last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Raptors last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Toronto.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 23-11 ATS in the last 34 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:11 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

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Preview: Hornets at BullsGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

The Charlotte Hornets fell apart in the second half of a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday and suffered their fifth consecutive loss. The Hornets won’t face a team with quite as much offensive firepower as the Cavaliers on Friday, when they visit the lowly Chicago Bulls.

Charlotte was swept on a four-game road trip but looked refreshed early while scoring 67 first-half points at home against the Cavaliers before slumping to 40 after the break and dropping a 115-107 decision. The Hornets are making a brief trip before coming home for three straight games beginning on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers and are looking to turn things around against the Bulls, who are riding their own five-game slide and are tied for the fewest wins in the NBA. Chicago trailed by at least 20 points at the end of the first quarter in each of its last two games and could not find much offense in Monday's 92-79 setback at Oklahoma City. "At the start of the game we haven't been able to get it going," Bulls rookie forward Lauri Markkanen told reporters. "We have to come out and play hard. ... If we are competing at the level that we have been practicing, then we are going to win a lot of basketball games. But we have to give ourselves a chance and come out the gates playing hard. When the game starts we have to be ready to play."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Charlotte), WGN (Chicago)

ABOUT THE HORNETS (5-8): Wednesday's loss did contain two positives for Charlotte with the return of shooting guard Nicolas Batum and a strong performance from forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Batum sat out the first 12 games recovering from an elbow injury and went 7-of-15 from the floor en route to 16 points in 32 minutes while adding six assists and five rebounds on Wednesday. Kidd-Gilchrist scored a season-high 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting - 12 points better than his previous season high.

ABOUT THE BULLS (2-10): Chicago committed to a rebuild by trading away Jimmy Butler and buying out Dwyane Wade over the summer, and the inconsistency of the young roster is on display nightly. Kris Dunn, a second-year player acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the deal that sent Butler away, made his first start on Wednesday and struggled, scoring three points on 1-of-11 shooting in 29 minutes. "I think the whole season is going to be part of the learning process for us," Dunn told the team's website. "We are young and we need to learn how to grow, improve, take it to another game and try to learn from it."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Charlotte SG Treveon Graham (quad) sat out the last two games and is day-to-day.

2. Chicago SG Justin Holiday left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their child and is questionable to return on Friday.

3. The Bulls took two of the three meetings last season, including a 118-111 win in the lone matchup in Chicago.

PREDICTION: Hornets 110, Bulls 96

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:11 PM

Trends - Charlotte at Chicago

ATS TRENDS

Charlotte

Hornets are 5-14-1 ATS in their last 20 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Hornets are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.
Hornets are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Hornets are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Central.
Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Hornets are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Chicago

Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.
Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Bulls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

OU TRENDS

Charlotte

Over is 4-0 in Hornets last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 6-2 in Hornets last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Hornets last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 13-5 in Hornets last 18 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Hornets last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 9-4 in Hornets last 13 Friday games.

Chicago

Under is 5-0 in Bulls last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 Friday games.
Under is 5-0 in Bulls last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-0 in Bulls last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Bulls last 9 overall.
Under is 23-7 in Bulls last 30 home games.
Under is 19-6-1 in Bulls last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 22-8 in Bulls last 30 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 35-16 in Bulls last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 38-18 in Bulls last 56 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 42-20 in Bulls last 62 games following a straight up loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Hornets are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Hornets are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Chicago.
Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:12 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas

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Preview: Thunder at SpursGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

A favorable portion of the schedule allowed the Oklahoma City Thunder to get back to .500, but the level of difficulty is about to go up. The Thunder commence the challenging stretch Friday night when they put a three-game winning streak on the line with a visit to the San Antonio Spurs.

After leaving the AT&T Center, Oklahoma City will visit a dangerous New Orleans team before hosting Golden State and Detroit to finish up a span against four opponents who entered Thursday a combined 18 games over .500. The stretch comes on the heels of victories over three losing squads - all at home - including a 92-79 win over Chicago on Wednesday. The Spurs won five of six before falling flat in a 98-86 loss at Minnesota, as leading scorer LaMarcus Aldridge was held to 15 points on 5-of-14 shooting in the team's worst offensive effort of the season. "Guys competed and tried to give ourselves a chance, but I thought we had some key breakdowns at bad times," Aldridge told reporters.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Oklahoma, FS Southwest (San Antonio)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (7-7): Carmelo Anthony (back) returned from a one-game layoff to notch his first double-double with Oklahoma City, but he struggled from the floor along with fellow stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook. The trio shot 13-for-38 against the Bulls, which left them taking pride in a defensive effort that held Chicago to seven first-quarter points and a 34.7 percent mark from the field for the game. "[It was] the commitment to making multiple efforts on the defensive end, scrambling, being disciplined, doing what we work on and practice on a consistent basis," Anthony told reporters.

ABOUT THE SPURS (9-6): Foul trouble limited Aldridge to 28 minutes in the loss to Minnesota, his second-lowest total of the season, and it was tough to find reliable offensive options for a team still waiting for Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker to make their season debuts. "He has been the main actor of our offense and playing without him is hard," guard Manu Ginobili told the San Antonio Express-News. "We got used to relying on him to score and create. So when he got into foul trouble we ran out of resources. It's just harder when he's not on the court." Ginobili shot 1-of-6 as he and six other reserves combined for just 26 points.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Thunder entered Thursday ranked second in the NBA in scoring defense (97.1 points), while the Spurs were tied for third (98.9).

2. Oklahoma City C Steven Adams (calf) missed three games in a row and is questionable for this one.

3. San Antonio won two of three meetings last season and claimed four in a row at home.

PREDICTION: Spurs 101, Thunder 96

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:12 PM

Trends - Oklahoma City at San Antonio

ATS TRENDS

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Thunder are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Thunder are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.

San Antonio

Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Spurs are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 Friday games.
Spurs are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Spurs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

OU TRENDS

Oklahoma City

Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 9-2 in Thunder last 11 games following a straight up win.
Under is 13-3 in Thunder last 16 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 15-4 in Thunder last 19 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 24-9 in Thunder last 33 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Thunder last 11 games following a ATS win.
Under is 36-17 in Thunder last 53 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

San Antonio

Over is 5-1-1 in Spurs last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 21-5 in Spurs last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 7-2 in Spurs last 9 Friday games.
Over is 7-2 in Spurs last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 10-4 in Spurs last 14 home games.
Over is 12-5 in Spurs last 17 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in San Antonio.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Thunder are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:13 PM

When: 8:30 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

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Preview: Timberwolves at MavericksGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

The Minnesota Timberwolves are finally beginning to play some defense, which raises their ceiling considerably. The Timberwolves will try to hold a third straight opponent under 100 points when they visit the NBA-worst Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

Minnesota was allowing opponents to shoot better than 50 percent from the field through the first four weeks of the season and is still last in the NBA in field-goal percentage defense (49.3), but at least it is moving in the right direction. The Timberwolves held opponents under 100 points in each of their last five wins and put together one of their best defensive performances on Wednesday, when they held the San Antonio Spurs to 41.8 percent shooting in a 98-86 triumph. The Mavericks aren't much better on the defensive end and pair that with an offense ranked 29th in the NBA while shooting 42.3 percent. "There has to be balance," Dallas forward Harrison Barnes told the team's website of the offense. "I think we have guys on this team who can create off the dribble, who are good at that. But at the same time, I understand what (coach Rick Carlisle is) saying, just in terms of moving, making sure everyone's touching it, getting a flow to the offense. I think there's a balance to be had with both. Right now, in trying to get out of this rut, I think we're trying to figure that out."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), FS Southwest (Dallas)

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (9-5): Minnesota is asking a lot of center Karl-Anthony Towns, and he is delivering. The Kentucky product, who turned 22 on Wednesday, recorded his fourth straight double-double with 26 points and 16 rebounds while playing 40 minutes against the Spurs -- the third straight game in which he logged at least 39 minutes. Towns' performance on Wednesday helped the Timberwolves overcome a rough night from swingman Jimmy Butler, who went 2-of-13 from the floor.

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (2-13): Dallas began its four-game homestand with a 97-91 loss to the Spurs on Tuesday -- its third straight setback -- but is starting to see improvement, at least in effort. "We've just got to keep bringing the same kind of fight we brought (Tuesday) and we've brought really the last three games," Carlisle told reporters. "I think the last four games our level of fight is really good. We've got to get some more shots in, and we've got to get off the dribble a little bit. We're dribbling too much at times, and we've got to fight it out on the boards and do a good job with turnovers." Rookie Dennis Smith Jr. scored a season-high 27 points in the loss to San Antonio and is averaging 21.3 points over his last four games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Mavericks SG Wesley Matthews is 7-of-33 from the floor over the last three games, including 3-of-19 from 3-point range.

2. Timberwolves C Gorgui Dieng (finger) sat out the last three games and is day-to-day.

3. Minnesota beat Dallas 112-99 at home on Nov. 4 behind 31 points and 12 rebounds from Towns.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 106, Mavericks 92

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:13 PM

Trends - Minnesota at Dallas

ATS TRENDS

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Timberwolves are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.
Timberwolves are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Timberwolves are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Timberwolves are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Timberwolves are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Timberwolves are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Timberwolves are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Dallas

Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Mavericks are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall.
Mavericks are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.
Mavericks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Mavericks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Northwest.

OU TRENDS

Minnesota

Under is 7-0 in Timberwolves last 7 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Timberwolves last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-0-1 in Timberwolves last 5 Friday games.
Under is 5-0 in Timberwolves last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-0 in Timberwolves last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 6-2 in Timberwolves last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 8-3 in Timberwolves last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Dallas

Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Mavericks last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mavericks last 5 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 20-8-1 in Mavericks last 29 games following a ATS win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Favorite is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings.
Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Dallas.
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:14 PM

When: 10:00 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

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Preview: Trail Blazers at KingsGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

The Portland Trail Blazers look to take advantage of a struggling team when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday night for the opener of a home-and-home, two-day set. The Trail Blazers have won four of their last six contests after outlasting Orlando 99-94 on Wednesday and holding an opponent under 95 points for the second straight game.

Portland was tied for third in scoring defense (98.9) entering Thursday and holds opponents to 43.6 percent shooting to go along with an offense led by All-Star guard Damian Lillard, who is averaging 24.5 points after scoring 26 versus Orlando. The Trail Blazers hope to keep their focus against the Kings, who have dropped three in a row since their only winning streak of the season (two) and are second-to-last in the league in scoring (93.6). Sacramento won its last two at home - Oklahoma City and Philadelphia - but regressed on the recent road trip that ended with a 126-80 loss at Atlanta on Wednesday that caused coach Dave Joerger to tell reporters: “Losing’s one thing, but we’ve got to do a better job of competing.” Kings rookie guard De’Aaron Fox has struggled shooting of late, making 10-of-34 from the field over the past four contests, but had just five total turnovers in that stretch.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBCSN Northwest (Portland), NBCSN California (Sacramento)

ABOUT PORTLAND (8-6): Reserve guard Shabazz Napier has picked up his production of late while scoring in double figures three of the last four games, culminating with 19 points that included a 5-for-5 effort from behind the arc Wednesday. Lillard’s backcourt mate, CJ McCollum, also poured in 24 points in the win over Orlando and has shot at least 50 percent from the field in three of his last four outings. Center Jusuf Nurkic matched his season high with five assists last time out and is averaging 15.4 points and 7.2 rebounds overall.

ABOUT SACRAMENTO (3-11): Leading scorer Zach Randolph (13 points) scored 16 against Atlanta while veteran guard George Hill was the only other player who reached double figures with a dozen. Rookie guard Justin Jackson has cooled off after putting together back-to-back double-figure scoring performances, going just 7-of-31 from the floor over the past three contests. Guard Buddy Hield is averaging 13.4 points in November, but is coming off his worst game of the month as he was held to six points on 2-of-8 from the field.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Sacramento PF Skal Labissiere has drained 12-of-22 shots from the field in the last three contests.

2. Portland’s rookie PF Caleb Swanigan made his second career start Wednesday, but did not score in six minutes.

3. The Trail Blazers won two of the three meetings last season with each team winning on its home court.

PREDICTION: Trail Blazers 110, Kings 103

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:14 PM

Trends - Portland at Sacramento

ATS TRENDS

Portland

Trail Blazers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Trail Blazers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 road games.
Trail Blazers are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Trail Blazers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Trail Blazers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
Trail Blazers are 1-3-2 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Trail Blazers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Trail Blazers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Trail Blazers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific.
Trail Blazers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

Sacramento

Kings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.
Kings are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Kings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Kings are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Kings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Kings are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Kings are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Kings are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Kings are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

OU TRENDS

Portland

Under is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last 5 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 19-6-1 in Trail Blazers last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Trail Blazers last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 5-2 in Trail Blazers last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 7-3 in Trail Blazers last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Sacramento

Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 Friday games.
Under is 6-1 in Kings last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 16-5 in Kings last 21 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 24-9 in Kings last 33 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Kings last 7 overall.
Over is 12-5 in Kings last 17 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 23-8 in the last 31 meetings.
Trail Blazers are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Sacramento.
Underdog is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:19 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio

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Preview: Rangers at Blue JacketsGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

The New York Rangers saw their six-game winning streak end with a thud Wednesday in Chicago, but they will try to earn a split of the two-game road trip when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. The teams have already met twice, with the Blue Jackets posting a 3-1 win in Columbus on Oct. 13 and New York winning 5-3 at home on Nov. 6.

Artemi Panarin scored in each of the first two meetings against the Rangers, but scoring has been an issue for the Blue Jackets with a combined five goals in the past four games. “It’s not one guy. It’s four or five guys that are struggling offensively,” coach John Tortorella said. “We’ve just got to keep on trying to work out of it and get something good to happen for us.” New York has played the second-fewest road games in the Eastern Conference, falling to 2-4-0 away from home after allowing five third-period goals in a 6-3 setback to the Blackhawks. “We got what we deserved,” Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said. “We didn’t deserve to win and we didn’t.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, TVAS, MSG-Plus (New York), FSN Ohio

ABOUT THE RANGERS (9-8-2): Defenseman Brendan Smith, acquired at the trade deadline last season and signed to a four-year, $17.4 million contract in June, will finally return to the lineup Friday after being a healthy scratch for six straight games. “Brendan’s handled this as a pro, stayed focused, worked hard," Vigneault said. "He wasn’t happy, there’s no doubt.” Henrik Lundqvist, who won all six games during the winning streak before he was yanked in Wednesday's loss, will make his eighth consecutive start.

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (11-7-1): Columbus halted a four-game skid with back-to-back 2-1 victories -- both beyond regulation -- on the back of Sergei Bobrovsky, who made a spectacular highlight-reel save in each contest. “Right now, the Columbus Blue Jackets own the best save of the year in the highlights, and the second best save of the year,” Tortorella said of the reigning Vezina Trophy winner. Forward Lukas Sedlak, expected to be out six weeks, practiced Thursday 3 1/2 weeks after injuring his ankle.

OVERTIME

1. Columbus is 0-for-15 on the power play over the last six games.

2. Former Blue Jackets F Rick Nash has four goals in the past three games for New York.

3. F Zac Dalpe was placed on waivers Thursday by Columbus.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 3, Rangers 2

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:19 PM

Trends - NY Rangers at Columbus

W/L TRENDS

NY Rangers

Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Rangers are 17-4 in their last 21 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Rangers are 17-8 in their last 25 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 road games.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 0-6 in their last 6 Friday games.

Columbus

Blue Jackets are 20-7 in their last 27 games playing on 2 days rest.
Blue Jackets are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Blue Jackets are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 20-8 in their last 28 Friday games.
Blue Jackets are 34-16 in their last 50 home games.
Blue Jackets are 38-18 in their last 56 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jackets are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. Metropolitan.

OU TRENDS

NY Rangers

Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 road games.
Over is 21-8-3 in Rangers last 32 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 15-6-4 in Rangers last 25 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 27-12-9 in Rangers last 48 vs. Metropolitan.

Columbus

Under is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 21-6-1 in Blue Jackets last 28 Friday games.
Under is 6-2 in Blue Jackets last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 3-1-2 in Blue Jackets last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-1 in Blue Jackets last 28 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-7-1 in Blue Jackets last 27 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
Rangers are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Columbus.
Rangers are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:20 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan

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Preview: Sabres at Red WingsGracenote
Nov 16, 2017

Forward Anthony Mantha has put the pieces together to make a profound impact with the Detroit Red Wings, so much so that goaltender Jimmy Howard told reporters that he thinks the 23-year-old can be a "superstar in this league." Mantha looks to keep the Red Wings churning in the right direction on Friday when they play the third contest of their five-game homestand against the Buffalo Sabres.

With two goals and an assist, Mantha increased his point total to 11 (six goals, five assists) in his last eight contests as Detroit improved to 5-2-1 in that stretch with an 8-2 romp over Calgary on Wednesday. "I just think it's part of the maturation of him as a player," coach Jeff Blashill told MLive of the 6-foot-5, 214-pound Mantha. "As you mature as a player, he gets more ice time. As you get more ice time, you get a chance to produce more when you're talented like he is." Mantha and his mates were blanked in their last encounter with Buffalo, but the Sabres are hardly singing in the streets after losing three in a row and six of eight overall as well as three straight on the road. Benoit Pouliot scored in Buffalo's 5-4 overtime setback to Pittsburgh on Tuesday and also netted the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Detroit on Oct. 24.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG-B (Buffalo), SN360, FSN Detroit

ABOUT THE SABRES (5-9-4): Evander Kane is enjoying the best start to a season in his career with team-leading totals in goals (10) and points (18) in 18 contests. The 26-year-old extended his point streak to four games (three goals, two assists) in the first period following a feed from Jack Eichel, who picked up his team-leading 11th assist on that exchange before snapping an eight-game goal drought in the second. The 21-year-old looks to build on that momentum versus Detroit, against which he has four goals and seven points in nine career meetings.

ABOUT THE RED WINGS (9-8-2): Defenseman Luke Witkowski was suspended 10 games by the NHL for his role in Wednesday's melee versus the Flames. After being escorted off the ice following a fight with Brett Kulak, the 27-year-old Michigan native attempted to rejoin the fracas and was assessed a fighting major, two 10-minute misconducts and a game misconduct. Witkowski brazenly boasted following the match that he deemed his actions to be "old-time hockey" and said "I think it's good for the game," although the league readily disagreed with that assessment the following day.

OVERTIME

1. Detroit C Dylan Larkin matched Mantha with a three-point performance on Wednesday and has nine points (two goals, seven assists) in his past eight games.

2. Sabres G Robin Lehner, who made 32 saves in last month's encounter, turned aside 97 of 102 shots to post a 2-0-1 mark versus the Red Wings last season.

3. Howard sustained the hard-luck loss in the teams' previous meeting, but owns an 8-1-1 mark versus Buffalo and has yet to yield more than two goals in regulation against the club in his career.

PREDICTION: Red Wings 3, Sabres 2

Can'tPickAWinner

11-16-2017, 11:20 PM

Trends - Buffalo at Detroit

W/L TRENDS

Buffalo

Sabres are 20-42 in their last 62 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Sabres are 8-18 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Sabres are 49-118 in their last 167 road games.
Sabres are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Sabres are 15-43 in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Sabres are 6-18 in their last 24 overall.
Sabres are 2-6 in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.
Sabres are 3-9 in their last 12 Friday games.
Sabres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sabres are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Detroit

Red Wings are 233-100-19 in their last 352 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Red Wings are 18-40 in their last 58 vs. Eastern Conference.
Red Wings are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. Atlantic.
Red Wings are 5-18 in their last 23 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Red Wings are 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Red Wings are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Buffalo

Over is 3-0-1 in Sabres last 4 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Sabres last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Sabres last 7 road games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sabres last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sabres last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 17-6-4 in Sabres last 27 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 10-4-1 in Sabres last 15 Friday games.

Detroit

Under is 6-0 in Red Wings last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-0 in Red Wings last 4 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 5-0 in Red Wings last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-1-1 in Red Wings last 7 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Wings last 6 Friday games.
Under is 16-4-1 in Red Wings last 21 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Red Wings last 11 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Red Wings last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Sabres are 9-28-1 in the last 38 meetings.
Sabres are 4-15 in the last 19 meetings in Detroit.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 07:08 AM

Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #6 - AQUEDUCT - 2:47 PM EASTERN POST
7.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $16,000.00 CLAIMING $27,000.00 PURSE

#1 REEDINI
#6 MR. EURO
#8 THE GREAT SAMURAI
#7 CONQUEST EXPRESSO

#1 REEDINI is the overall speed and pace profile leader in this claiming field sprinting at today's "specialized distance" of 7.0 furlongs on the dirt, and has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of his last four outings, hitting the board in a pair. #6 MR. EURO, a 4-1 shot, has turned in "POWER RUNS" in each of his last five outings, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his 4th race back.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 07:08 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $15000 Class Rating: 91

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 17, 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500

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# 8 BEAR'S BIG BOY 10/1

# 2 STICK 9/2

# 4 TOP CAT'S BEST BET 5/1

BEAR'S BIG BOY looks solid to best this field and the potential return justifies the precarious nature of the long odds. Could provide positive dividends based on competitive recent Equibase speed figs with an average of 81. Must be given a shot based on the formidable Equibase Speed Fig recorded in the last race. A solid 96 avg class figure may give this gelding a distinct class edge against this group. STICK - Should go to the lead and could never look back. Could beat this field given the 83 Equibase Speed Fig earned in his last outing. TOP CAT'S BEST BET - Has been racing quite well in races of this distance, going 5 for 15 under similar conditions. Overall, has one of the top earnings per start in dirt sprint events in this field.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 07:09 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Evangeline Downs

Evangeline Downs - Race 1

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)

Trial • 400 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 84 • Purse: $7,000 • Post: 5:10P
QUARTER HORSE 400Y, FOR ACCREDITED LOUISANA BRED TWO YEAR OLD QUARTER HORSES WHICH HAVE BEEN NOMINATED AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE 2017 LOUISIANA MILLION FUTURITY. WEIGHT: 122 LBS. ALL ENTRY PAYMENTS MUST BE ON ACCOUNT WITH THE HORSEMENS BOOKKEEPER PRIOR TO 10:30 A.M. ON THE MORNING OF ENTRIES.
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * EYE AM SIZZLIN: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse ha s a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. THE CAZADOR: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation. Horse ranks in the top three i n TrackMaster Power Rating.
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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
SPECIAL DASHING MISS
1

20/1
Average
63

52

5.9

0.0

0.0
2
SHEZA FAST TEE
2

15/1
Average
68

62

5.5

0.0

0.0
3
TF DAT BE ME
3

15/1
Fast
79

69

2.0

0.0

0.0
4
GAMES FOR GIRLS
4

6/1
Fast
75

68

3.3

0.0

0.0
5
APACHE BRAVE HEART
5

10/1
Fast
85

64

3.2

0.0

0.0
6
DASHING TEMPTATION
6

5/1
Fast
75

73

3.2

0.0

0.0
7
THE CAZADOR
7

3/1
Fast
76

87

1.0

0.0

0.0
8
EYE AM SIZZLIN
8

9/5
Average
95

84

3.9

0.0

0.0
9
LRH CAJUN INVADER
9

8/1
Average
77

70

5.0

0.0

0.0

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 07:09 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Golden Gate Fields

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 99

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $18,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 9 CALL SAUL 6/1

# 8 QUE CHISTOSO 10/1

# 4 BELISARIUS (IRE) 3/1

CALL SAUL is my choice. The average Equibase class rating alone makes this entrant a solid choice. QUE CHISTOSO - Has to be considered against this field displaying competitive figures recently and an average speed figure of 99 under similar conditions. Is hard not to examine given the company run in lately. BELISARIUS (IRE) - Solid average speed figures in turf route races make this racer a key contender. Ran a very solid last race.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 07:10 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Hawthorne - Race #3 - Post: 4:06pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $8,500 Class Rating: 82

Rating: 4

#1 STELLA'S PRINCESS (ML=4/1)
#3 MAY BE SUSPECT (ML=6/1)

STELLA'S PRINCESS - This filly is in nice condition, having run a good race on Oct 26th, finishing first. This is a classic 'Lone Front-runner' scenario. If Felix gets him out of the gate cleanly it'll likely be smooth sailing. Ranks highest in earnings per start (EPS). A strong outing in this race can augment the lifetime bankroll. MAY BE SUSPECT - On Oct 11th this filly shipped in to win and looks good right back.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 QUEENOFTHEROAD (ML=9/5), #2 AWAY SHE GLOWS (ML=9/2), #4 MY LITTLE DARLINGS (ML=5/1),

QUEENOFTHEROAD - Can't really wager on this kind of oft beaten favorite. When checking today's class figure, she will have to earn a better fig than last time out to battle in this dirt sprint. AWAY SHE GLOWS - Tough for anyone who saw this mount in her last race to wager on her this time around. Don't think this less than sharp equine will do much running today. That last speed rating was mediocre when compared with today's class figure. MY LITTLE DARLINGS - Hard to recommend any horse with deteriorating speed figures of 81/72/56. This mare showed little last time out of the box. Should be difficult for this horse to beat this bunch off of that last speed figure. Improbable to improve enough to run a figure close enough to today's class rating, so put her on the vulnerable contenders list.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - STELLA'S PRINCESS - Coming off her last race with the top speed figure of 77 at Hawthorne. She is the filly to beat today.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #1 STELLA'S PRINCESS to win if you can get odds of 3/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 07:11 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Penn National - Race #3 - Post: 6:54pm - Allowance - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $29,500 Class Rating: 84

Rating: 3

#2 OLD DUDE (ML=4/1)
#3 CAPTAIN MAD JACK (ML=6/1)

OLD DUDE - The Oct 30th event at Laurel was at a class level of (89). Dropping down the ladder based on class considerably, so he should be in a good position. Colt took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. CAPTAIN MAD JACK - I like this gelding a lot here. He shows a lot of consistency, finishing in the money frequently. I think this gelding is very fit right now. I like the fact that Connelly brings him back to a race so quickly. This horse didn't run well on a muddy track in his last race at Parx Racing. You probably want to disregard that showing.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 UNDER THE GRAYDAR (ML=9/5), #7 BLACK JACKET (ML=3/1), #4 SELLING OUT (ML=8/1),

BLACK JACKET - Didn't perform too well last time out. Probably won't do much running in today's race. SELLING OUT - Can't bet on this entrant in today's sprint of 6 furlongs. Hasn't even finished in the money in a short distance contest recently. This gelding garnered a speed rating in his last race which probably isn't good enough in today's race.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#2 OLD DUDE is going to be the play if we are getting 3/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 07:11 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Remington Park

Remington Park - Race 4

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum) / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6)

Allowance • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 85 • Purse: $34,000 • Post: 8:31P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, TRIAL OR OKLAHOMA BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * INCLUDERE: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Ho rse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. LA KEY: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs. CAT IN DE NILE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Ra ting. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. PLUM GORGEOUS: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
3
INCLUDERE
4/1

5/1
7
LA KEY
8/1

6/1
8
CAT IN DE NILE
20/1

6/1
5
PLUM GORGEOUS
2/1

9/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
CAT'S KITTEN
6

3/1
Front-runner
82

74

87.0

55.0

43.5
3
INCLUDERE
3

4/1
Front-runner
86

84

76.6

75.2

66.7
4
BLINGIN' ROSE
4

12/1
Alternator/Front-runner
87

78

57.7

32.7

20.2
5
PLUM GORGEOUS
5

2/1
Stalker
78

77

68.0

75.6

67.1
8
CAT IN DE NILE
8

20/1
Alternator/Stalker
87

78

74.2

71.8

66.3
7
LA KEY
7

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
90

84

64.0

79.2

74.2
1
ALINA'S IMAGE
1

5/1
Trailer
80

76

55.5

64.0

57.0
2
BRASS TACKS
2

20/1
Trailer
78

64

49.0

59.8

47.3

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:03 AM

Arthur Ralph Sports

FRI CBB (6pm start)Florida ST -14 1/2

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:26 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, November 17

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VIRGINIA (2 - 0) at VA COMMONWEALTH (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NORTHEASTERN (2 - 0) at STANFORD (2 - 1) - 11/17/2017, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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COLUMBIA (1 - 1) at PENN ST (3 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBIA is 112-78 ATS (+26.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 112-78 ATS (+26.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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FRESNO ST (2 - 0) at ARKANSAS (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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GEORGIA ST (2 - 0) at OLE MISS (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) against SEC opponents since 1997.
GEORGIA ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in November games since 1997.
GEORGIA ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
OLE MISS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 1-0 straight up against GEORGIA ST 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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UC-SANTA BARBARA (1 - 1) at TEXAS A&M (1 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in November games since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DEPAUL (1 - 1) at ILLINOIS (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

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

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UC-IRVINE (2 - 1) at KANSAS ST (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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VERMONT (0 - 1) vs. BRADLEY (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 11:00 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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COASTAL CAROLINA (1 - 1) vs. TX-SAN ANTONIO (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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N KENTUCKY (2 - 0) vs. JAMES MADISON (1 - 1) - 11/17/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N KENTUCKY is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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IONA (0 - 2) vs. WEBER ST (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
WEBER ST is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 1-0 against the spread versus WEBER ST over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 1-0 straight up against WEBER ST 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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MERCER (2 - 1) at LIBERTY (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MERCER is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
LIBERTY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in November games since 1997.

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

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DREXEL (1 - 1) vs. HOUSTON (1 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
DREXEL is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
DREXEL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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QUINNIPIAC (1 - 1) vs. COLORADO (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
QUINNIPIAC is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DRAKE (1 - 0) vs. WAKE FOREST (0 - 2) - 11/17/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 32-53 ATS (-26.3 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 107-144 ATS (-51.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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TULANE (2 - 0) vs. COLORADO ST (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LONG ISLAND (1 - 2) vs. MIAMI OHIO (2 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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FORDHAM (1 - 1) vs. FLORIDA ST (1 - 0) - 11/17/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 220-268 ATS (-74.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 220-268 ATS (-74.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 169-211 ATS (-63.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
FORDHAM is 19-38 ATS (-22.8 Units) in November games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
FORDHAM is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
FORDHAM is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ELON (1 - 2) vs. FLA INTERNATIONAL (1 - 1) - 11/17/2017, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:27 AM

NCAAB

Friday, November 17

Virginia beat VCU by 17 here three years ago in last meeting, which was two coaches ago for VCU; Cavaliers allowed 48.5 ppg in winning first two games this year, by 12-44 points. over NC-Greensboro/Austin Peay. Cavs are picked in middle of ACC pack; they’ve got 3 starters back from a 23-11 team. VCU scored 94.5 ppg in winning their first two games this year, by 29-10 points. Rams are picked 2nd in A-14. ACC favorites are 9-7 vs spread, 1-2 away from home; A-14 underdogs are 5-2.

Illinois-DePaul haven’t played in last 16 years, so this is a big deal locally. Illinois won its first two games in Underwood era, but beat Tenn-Martin only 77-74 in last game, after leading by 19 early in 2nd half; Illini starts two juniors, one senior- they’re picked 10th in Big 14, which is doubtful because Underwood is really good. DePaul lost by 14 to Notre Dame, then beat a stiff in last game. Blue Demons start a junior, three seniors. Big 14 favorites are 8-8 vs spread; Big East underdogs are 2-3.

Charleston tournament
Auburn won its first two games by 28-19 points, despite being without two players for off-court reasons. Tigers smoked Indiana State yesterday (was 48-27 at half), getting to line 31 times- none of their guys played more than 30:00. Tigers forced 37 turnovers in their first two games. Temple made 10-19 on arc in 76-65 win over Old Dominion yesterday- that was Owls’ first game this season. Three Owls played 35:00 vs ODU. SEC teams are 10-6 vs spread in last 16 games vs AAC opponents.

Clemson scored 84.3 ppg in winning its first three games; they beat Ohio 81-76 yesterday, going 23-28 on foul line. Tigers start three juniors, two seniors- three guys played 32:00+ vs Ohio. Tigers are picked 12th in ACC this year- their first two wins were over stiffs. Hofstra upset Dayton 72-69 yesterday; three guys played 32:00+, one guy played whole 40:00. Pride is picked to finish in middle of CAA pack- they start two juniors, two seniors, made 20-26 on foul line vs Dayton, while Flyers were just 9-14.

Indiana St was 17-26 on arc in its 90-69 win at Indiana; they got blasted by Auburn yesterday, losing by 19 to Auburn- it was 48-27 at halftime. ISU was just 6-20 on arc; they start three seniors, one junior. No Sycamore played more than 29:00. Old Dominion lost by 11 to Temple yesterday; their PG played all 40:00, no one else played more than 32:00. Monarchs were just 5-19 on arc- they’re 2-1 this season, with win at JMU and a win over Towson State. ODU starts three juniors, one senior.

Ohio U lost 81-76 to Clemson yesterday, despite going 10-26 on arc; Bobcats start three juniors, one senior, are picked 2nd in MAC wth 3 starters back from a 20-11 team. Ohio beat a stiff by only 8 points in its opener. Dayton split its first two games, which were decided by total of four points; they shot only 26.3% on arc in those two games. Flyers start three juniors, one senior, have a new coach; they were outscored 20-9 on foul line in 72-69 loss to Hofstra yesterday.

Coastal Carolina tournament
Iowa State is in a rebuild; they lost first two games to Missouri/Milwaukee, but they won 104-98 over Appalachian State Thursday, making 10-23 on arc, 28-35 on foul line. Cyclones won 123 games the last five years, but lost 4 starters from LY- they’re picked 9th in Big X. Tulsa played one guy more than 25:00 in 81-74 win over WMU yesterday; Hurricane was only 3-18 on arc, but outscored Broncos 24-4 on foul line. Tulsa is off to a 2-1 start, but lost at home to Lamar. Iowa State’s Babb played 40:00 yesterday; no one else played more than 25:00.

Illinois State was 28-39 on foul line in upset of South Carolina yesterday- Redbirds lost opener to Fla Gulf Coast, despite going 14-29 on arc— they start a freshman, two sophs- they don’t have a senior in their rotation, are picked to finish 2nd in MVC this winter. Boise State was down 54-45 with 3:23 left yesterday, rallied to beat UTEP 58-56- Hutchison was 3-14 from floor, but scored winning 3-point play with 0:03 left for the win. Broncos played two guys over 30:00 yesterday; they start a junior and three seniors.

South Carolina lost three starters from its 26-11 Final Four team; they lost 69-65 to Illinois State yesterday, after winning first two games over mid-majors by 21-18 points. Gamecocks start only one senior- one guy played more than 28:00 for them yesterday. UTEP blew a 54-45 lead with 3:23 left in yesterday’s loss to Boise; Miners start three seniors- they used three guys 33:00+ in Thursday’s loss, when they went 4-18 on arc in game where they rallied back from down 13 to take lead.

Appalachian State was 15-40 on arc, 29-40 on foul line in 104-98 loss to Iowa State Thursday; ASU starts two sophs, two juniors- you just don’t see a team take 40 3’s and 40 FT’s in same game- only two of their guys played more than 29:00. ASU had beaten couple of stiffs before coming to this event. Western Michigan lost 81-74 to Tulsa yesterday, despite going 12-31 on arc— they start two juniors, two sophs. Broncos are 0-2 vs D-I teams, losing by 18-7 points while allowing 79.5 ppg.

NBA2K tournament, Madison Square Garden
Saint Louis upset Va Tech 77-71 yesterday; Billikens are 3-0 with wins over two stiffs. SLU starts two freshmen and a sophomore- they made only 25% of their 3’s in first three games. Providence has advantage of playing in MSG every year, at Big East tournament. Friars lost to Minnesota t home Monday, but beat Washington 77-70 last night. Friars’ bench outscored Washington’s subs 25-9. Billikens played their best guys 37-39:00 yesterday.

Virginia Tech scored 243 points against stiffs in its first two wins, then got beat 77-71 last night when the other team actually played defense. Hokies are shooting 40.3% on arc in first three games- they used two guys 34-38:00 last night. Tech starts three juniors and a senior. Washington lost 77-70 to Providence last night; their bench was outscored 25-9. Huskies shot just 9-27 on arc, 13-22 on foul line. Washington starts three juniors, doesn’t play any seniors and they have a new coach- they beat Belmont, EWU at home.

New Mexico coach Weir bolted New Mexico State after one year to coach the Lobos (for more money); no hard feelings, right? Lobos are 6-2 in last eight series games; they lost by 13 in Las Cruces LY, when Weir was coaching the Aggies. New Mexico was 17-39 on arc in their 103-71 win over Omaha last game- they’re starting two juniors, three seniors. Aggies lost by 18 at St Mary’s Monday, after beating a stiff in their opener. State starts three tenors and a junior. Mountain West underdogs are 1-2 vs spread this season.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:29 AM

NCAAB

Friday, November 17

Trend Report

SOUTH CAROLINA @ UTEP
SOUTH CAROLINA

No trends to report
UTEP

No trends to report
VERMONT @ BRADLEY
VERMONT

No trends to report
BRADLEY

Bradley is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Bradley is 9-1-1 ATS in its last 11 games
AUBURN @ TEMPLE
AUBURN

No trends to report
TEMPLE

No trends to report
MERCER @ LIBERTY
MERCER

No trends to report
LIBERTY

No trends to report
ILLINOIS STATE @ BOISE STATE
ILLINOIS STATE

No trends to report
BOISE STATE

No trends to report
INDIANA STATE @ OLD DOMINION
INDIANA STATE

No trends to report
OLD DOMINION

No trends to report
COLORADO STATE @ TULANE
COLORADO STATE

Colorado State is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
TULANE

Tulane is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games
COASTAL CAROLINA @ UTSA
COASTAL CAROLINA

No trends to report
UTSA

UTSA is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
DREXEL @ HOUSTON
DREXEL

Drexel is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
HOUSTON

Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
VIRGINIA @ VCU
VIRGINIA

Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing VCU
Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing VCU
VCU

VCU is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
VCU is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
SAVANNAH STATE @ LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
SAVANNAH STATE

No trends to report
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE

Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Louisiana-Lafayette is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
NORTHERN KENTUCKY @ JAMES MADISON
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

No trends to report
JAMES MADISON

James Madison is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
APPALACHIAN STATE @ WESTERN MICHIGAN
APPALACHIAN STATE

No trends to report
WESTERN MICHIGAN

No trends to report
VIRGINIA TECH @ WASHINGTON
VIRGINIA TECH

No trends to report
WASHINGTON

No trends to report
NORTHEASTERN @ STANFORD
NORTHEASTERN

Northeastern is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Northeastern is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
STANFORD

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Stanford's last 8 games at home
Stanford is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home
QUINNIPIAC @ COLORADO
QUINNIPIAC

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Quinnipiac's last 8 games
Quinnipiac is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
COLORADO

Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games
FLORIDA STATE @ FORDHAM
FLORIDA STATE

Florida State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Florida State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
FORDHAM

Fordham is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL @ ELON
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL

Florida International is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games
ELON

Elon is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
SOUTHERN @ DUKE
SOUTHERN

No trends to report
DUKE

Duke is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Duke is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
COLUMBIA @ PENN STATE
COLUMBIA

Columbia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Columbia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
PENN STATE

Penn State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
EAST TENNESSEE STATE @ KENTUCKY
EAST TENNESSEE STATE

No trends to report
KENTUCKY

Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky's last 5 games at home
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE @ EAST CAROLINA
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE

No trends to report
EAST CAROLINA

East Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
East Carolina is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
STONY BROOK @ BALL STATE
STONY BROOK

No trends to report
BALL STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State's last 5 games
Ball State is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
YALE @ ALBANY
YALE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Yale's last 5 games on the road
Yale is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
ALBANY

No trends to report
WESLEY COLLEGE (MS) @ DELAWARE
WESLEY COLLEGE (MS)

No trends to report
DELAWARE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Delaware's last 5 games at home
Delaware is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home
TOWSON @ LOYOLA-MARYLAND
TOWSON

Towson is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Towson is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
LOYOLA-MARYLAND

No trends to report
COPPIN STATE @ CLEVELAND STATE
COPPIN STATE

No trends to report
CLEVELAND STATE

Cleveland State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
SIENA @ LEHIGH
SIENA

Siena is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Siena's last 8 games on the road
LEHIGH

No trends to report
ALABAMA A&M @ ALABAMA
ALABAMA A&M

No trends to report
ALABAMA

Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Alabama A&M
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Alabama A&M
GEORGIA STATE @ MISSISSIPPI
GEORGIA STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia State's last 5 games on the road
Georgia State is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Mississippi is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
MCMURRY @ INCARNATE WORD
MCMURRY

No trends to report
INCARNATE WORD

No trends to report
FERRUM @ UNC GREENSBORO
FERRUM

No trends to report
UNC GREENSBORO

UNC Greensboro is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
UNC Greensboro is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
WARREN WILSON @ NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL
WARREN WILSON

No trends to report
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL

No trends to report
NEBRASKA-OMAHA @ LOUISVILLE
NEBRASKA-OMAHA

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nebraska-Omaha's last 5 games on the road
Nebraska-Omaha is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
LOUISVILLE

Louisville is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
Louisville is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
IOWA STATE @ TULSA
IOWA STATE

No trends to report
TULSA

No trends to report
OHIO @ DAYTON
OHIO

No trends to report
DAYTON

No trends to report
RICE @ NORTHWESTERN STATE
RICE

Rice is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Rice is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
NORTHWESTERN STATE

No trends to report
SAINT LOUIS @ PROVIDENCE
SAINT LOUIS

No trends to report
PROVIDENCE

No trends to report
LAFAYETTE @ VILLANOVA
LAFAYETTE

No trends to report
VILLANOVA

Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Lafayette
Villanova is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE @ KANSAS
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

South Dakota State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
South Dakota State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
KANSAS

Kansas is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
Kansas is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
UC-SANTA BARBARA @ TEXAS A&M
UC-SANTA BARBARA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC-Santa Barbara's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of UC-Santa Barbara's last 11 games
TEXAS A&M

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas A&M's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas A&M's last 5 games
UNC ASHEVILLE @ VANDERBILT
UNC ASHEVILLE

No trends to report
VANDERBILT

Vanderbilt is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vanderbilt's last 6 games
FRESNO STATE @ ARKANSAS
FRESNO STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Fresno State's last 5 games on the road
Fresno State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
ARKANSAS

Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arkansas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
NORTH DAKOTA STATE @ MISSOURI STATE
NORTH DAKOTA STATE

The total has gone OVER in 15 of North Dakota State's last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Dakota State's last 7 games on the road
MISSOURI STATE

Missouri State is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Missouri State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
LAKELAND @ WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY
LAKELAND

No trends to report
WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY

Wisconsin-Green Bay is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
Wisconsin-Green Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
SPRING HILL @ NICHOLLS STATE
SPRING HILL

No trends to report
NICHOLLS STATE

No trends to report
NORTHERN ARIZONA @ ARIZONA STATE
NORTHERN ARIZONA

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Arizona's last 5 games on the road
Northern Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
ARIZONA STATE

Arizona State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 5 games at home
IONA @ WEBER STATE
IONA

No trends to report
WEBER STATE

Weber State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
DEPAUL @ ILLINOIS
DEPAUL

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of DePaul's last 5 games
DePaul is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
ILLINOIS

Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
IUPUI @ EASTERN ILLINOIS
IUPUI

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of IUPUI's last 7 games on the road
IUPUI is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
EASTERN ILLINOIS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Eastern Illinois's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Eastern Illinois's last 7 games at home
DRAKE @ WAKE FOREST
DRAKE

Drake is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
WAKE FOREST

Wake Forest is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
MIAMI-OHIO @ LIU-BROOKLYN
MIAMI-OHIO

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami-Ohio's last 8 games
Miami-Ohio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LIU-BROOKLYN

No trends to report
UC IRVINE @ KANSAS STATE
UC IRVINE

UC Irvine is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Irvine's last 7 games on the road
KANSAS STATE

Kansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
ALCORN STATE @ BAYLOR
ALCORN STATE

No trends to report
BAYLOR

Baylor is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Baylor is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
CONCORDIA ST. PAUL @ WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE
CONCORDIA ST. PAUL

No trends to report
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
NEW MEXICO @ NEW MEXICO STATE
NEW MEXICO

New Mexico is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New Mexico State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Mexico's last 7 games on the road
NEW MEXICO STATE

New Mexico State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Mexico State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE @ UCLA
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE

No trends to report
UCLA

UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UCLA is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
CLEMSON @ HOFSTRA
CLEMSON

No trends to report
HOFSTRA

No trends to report
EASTERN WASHINGTON @ UNLV
EASTERN WASHINGTON

Eastern Washington is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Eastern Washington is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
UNLV

The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNLV's last 6 games at home
UNLV is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
NORTHERN COLORADO @ PEPPERDINE
NORTHERN COLORADO

Northern Colorado is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games
Northern Colorado is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
PEPPERDINE

Pepperdine is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
Pepperdine is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
SACRAMENTO STATE @ SAN FRANCISCO
SACRAMENTO STATE

Sacramento State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento State's last 7 games on the road
SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento State
San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
MCNEESE STATE @ SAN DIEGO STATE
MCNEESE STATE

No trends to report
SAN DIEGO STATE

San Diego State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
ALABAMA STATE @ OREGON
ALABAMA STATE

No trends to report
OREGON

Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oregon is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:30 AM

NBA

Friday, November 17

Pacers won eight of last 10 games with Detroit; three of last four games went over the total. Pistons are 0-4 vs spread in their last four visits to Indy. Detroit won five of its last six games; they’re 4-0 vs spread as a road underdog. Four of their last five games went over the total. Indiana lost five of its last seven games; they’re 2-1 as a home favorite. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Miami won five of its last six games with Washington (4-2 vs spread); over is 4-2 in those six games. Heat is 4-1 vs spread in last five games in this building. Miami is 4-6 in its last ten games; under is 6-2 in their last eight, Heat is 3-2 as a road underdog. Wizards won/covered their last four games; they’re 3-5 as home favorite. Last six Washington games stayed under the total.

Toronto won its last seven games with New York (4-3 vs spread); over is 6-4 in those ten games. Knicks are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Canada. New York won five of its last seven games; they’re 1-3 as road underdogs. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Raptors won four of their last five games; they’re 2-3 as home favorites. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Cleveland won four of its last six games with the Clippers; under is 7-2 in last nine series games. Clippers are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Ohio. LA lost their last six games (0-6 vs spread); they’re 1-3 as a road underdog. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Cavaliers won their last three games, covered three of last four; they’re 1-6 as home favorites. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Utah won/covered six of its last seven games with Brooklyn; they covered last three games in the Barclays Center. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Jazz lost six of their last seven games; big guy Gobert is out. Utah is 4-5 as a favorite, 0-1 on road. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Nets lost seven of last nine games; G Russell is out. Brooklyn is 5-5 as an underdog, 1-2 at home. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Oklahoma City won four of last six games with San Antonio; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to the Alamo. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Thunder won their last three games, all at home, but lost last three on road- they’re 2-5 vs spread on road. Seven of their last nine games stayed under the total. Spurs won five of last seven games; they’re 5-2 as home favorites. Under is 3-1 in their last four games.

Home team won seven of last nine Charlotte-Chicago games; Hornets are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to the Windy City. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Charlotte lost its last five games, four of which were on road- they’re 2-4-2 vs spread on road. Six of their last eight games went over total. Bulls lost seven of their last eight games; they’re 1-3 as home underdogs. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Home side won six of last seven Minnesota-Dallas games; Wolves are 1-3 vs spread in last four games in this building. Under is 8-1-1 in last ten series games. Minnesota won seven of its last nine games; they’re 1-1-1 as road favorites. Wolves’ last seven games stayed under the total. Dallas lost nine of last ten games, are 2-7 vs spread in last nine; they’re 2-4 as home underdogs. Five of last six Dallas games stayed under.

Portland won eight of last nine games with Sacramento; Kings are 3-2 vs spread in last five. Under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Blazers are 3-1 vs spread in last four games is Sacramento. Portland won four of last six games, all at home; they’re 1-1 as road favorites. Last five Portland games stayed under the total. Kings lost eight of last ten games but won last two at home; they are 3-1 as home underdogs. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Nuggets won three of last four games with New Orleans; visitors won eight of last ten series games. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Pelicans are 3-1 vs spread in last four visits to Denver. New Orleans won five of its last seven games; they’re 3-2 vs spread as a road underdog. Under is 6-3 in their last nine games. Denver won five of its last seven games; they’re 3-3 as a home favorite. Under is 3-1 in their last four games.

Lakers won last three games with Phoenix, all in the desert; over is 6-1 in their last seven games. Suns are 2-2 vs spread in last four series games played here. Phoenix is awful; they lost seven of last eight games, giving up 142 points to Houston last nite. Suns are 3-3 as a road underdog- over is 4-1 in their last five road games. Lakers lost four of last five games; they’re 1-0 as home favorites. under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:30 AM

NBA

Friday, November 17

Trend Report

DETROIT @ INDIANA
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

MIAMI @ WASHINGTON
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

UTAH @ BROOKLYN
Utah is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Utah is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Brooklyn is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

LA CLIPPERS @ CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games
Cleveland is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

NEW YORK @ TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games on the road
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

CHARLOTTE @ CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games
Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 9 games

OKLAHOMA CITY @ SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City

MINNESOTA @ DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

PORTLAND @ SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Sacramento's last 11 games when playing Portland

PHOENIX @ LA LAKERS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games

NEW ORLEANS @ DENVER
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Denver's last 19 games

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:31 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, November 17

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NY RANGERS (9-8-0-2, 20 pts.) at COLUMBUS (11-7-0-1, 23 pts.) - 11/17/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 2-8 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 37-17 ATS (+56.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 14-4 ATS (+18.1 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 18-5 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 27-17 ATS (+8.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 19-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 80-59 ATS (+139.5 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 9-2 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 11-3 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-4 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (5-9-0-4, 14 pts.) at DETROIT (9-8-0-2, 20 pts.) - 11/17/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 5-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-5-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:31 AM

NHL

Friday, November 17

Rangers are 6-4 in their last ten games with Columbus; road teams won four of last six series games. Over is 6-2 in last eight series games. Rangers won three of last five visits to Ohio. New York won six of its last seven games; they split their last four road games. Eight of their last nine games went over total. Blue Jackets won last two games 2-1 in OT/SO; they lost last two home games. Last four Columbus games stayed under.

Buffalo won its last four games with Detroit; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Sabres won three of last four visits to the Motor City. Buffalo lost six of its last eight games, last two in OT; they lost four of last five road games. Three of their last four games stayed under. Detroit is 5-3 in its last eight games, winning two of last three at home; under is 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:32 AM

NHL

Friday, November 17

Trend Report

NY RANGERS @ COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 5 games
NY Rangers is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Columbus's last 13 games when playing NY Rangers

BUFFALO @ DETROIT
Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Detroit is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Buffalo

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:33 AM

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:33 AM

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:42 AM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 11

Friday, November 17

Middle Tennessee St @ Western Kentucky

Game 317-318
November 17, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Middle Tennessee
71.072
Western Kentucky
78.037
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Kentucky
by 7
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 3
59
Dunkel Pick:
Western Kentucky
(+3); Under

UNLV @ New Mexico

Game 319-320
November 17, 2017 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UNLV
73.249
New Mexico
73.098
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UNLV
Even
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Mexico
by 2 1/2
56
Dunkel Pick:
UNLV
(+2 1/2); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:59 AM

When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

Preview: Pelicans at Nuggets
Gracenote
Nov 16, 2017

Two teams coming off disappointing efforts try to get back to what they were doing when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Both improving squads were rolling along with five wins in six contests before New Orleans struggled to defend in a 125-116 loss to Toronto on Wednesday and the Nuggets could not score in Monday’s 99-82 setback against Portland.

The Pelicans ranked 23rd in the league in scoring defense entering Thursday, but were much worse Wednesday as the Raptors drained 59.2 percent from the field and 16-of-34 from 3-point range. “The rotations were bad, communication was pretty bad,” New Orleans leading scorer DeMarcus Cousins told reporters after the loss. “We let guys that are known shooters get wide open shots. That’s on us. We were a bit limited.” Denver scored 11 points fewer than their previous low this season Monday while shooting just 35.7 percent from the field after averaging 113 in their previous three contests - 22.7 from 6-10 center Nikola Jokic, who was named Western Conference Player of the Week. “We were in a very good offensive rhythm coming in here,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone told reporters. “And they took us out of our rhythm right away.”

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Altitude (Denver)

ABOUT PELICANS (8-7): Point guard Rajon Rondo made his first start of the season Wednesday in his second appearance since returning from core muscle surgery in the preseason, contributing four points and eight assists in 14 minutes. “I’m just taking my time and trying to do the right thing,” Rondo told the Times-Picayune. “I haven’t had any practices and these games are like practices. I’m just trying to make sure I manage it correctly. It’s a marathon not a sprint.” Cousins is averaging 28 points and 13.7 rebounds while Anthony Davis is chipping in 25.6 and 11.4, respectively, for New Orleans.

ABOUT NUGGETS (8-6): Jokic leads six players averaging in double figures in scoring (16.4), but must rebound from a rough shooting night against Portland when he was 2-for-9 from the floor with six points. Paul Millsap (15.7 points) has picked up his production by scoring 17 per game over the last four and Jamal Murray scored 50 points combined in the past two contests. Malone told reporters he expects to have Gary Harris, who is scoring 12.4 per game and shooting 44.1 percent from 3-point range, back in the lineup Friday after he missed the previous two contests with a shoulder injury.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Denver SF Wilson Chandler averaged 13.5 points the last two games - five better than his season mark.

2. New Orleans G/F Tony Allen is questionable after missing the last three games with knee soreness.

3. The Nuggets won three of the four meetings last season, splitting a pair in Denver.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 111, Nuggets 103

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 09:59 AM

Trends - New Orleans at Denver

ATS Trends
New Orleans

Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Pelicans are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Friday games.
Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Pelicans are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pelicans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest.

Denver

Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southwest.
Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Nuggets are 35-15-2 ATS in their last 52 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Nuggets are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

OU Trends
New Orleans

Over is 3-0-1 in Pelicans last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Pelicans last 4 vs. NBA Northwest.
Over is 4-0-1 in Pelicans last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-5 in Pelicans last 17 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Denver

Under is 9-1 in Nuggets last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 7-1 in Nuggets last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 13-3-1 in Nuggets last 17 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 8-2 in Nuggets last 10 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 7-2 in Nuggets last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-5 in Nuggets last 19 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Nuggets last 11 home games.
Over is 18-7-1 in Nuggets last 26 Friday games.
Over is 17-7-1 in Nuggets last 25 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-3 in Nuggets last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 11-5-1 in Nuggets last 17 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Head to Head

Pelicans are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Denver.
Road team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

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11-17-2017, 09:59 AM

When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, November 17, 2017
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Preview: Suns at Lakers
Gracenote
Nov 17, 2017

Lonzo Ball's highest-scoring output of his 15 NBA games came against the Phoenix Suns and that might be why he will still be in the starting lineup Friday. Ball is averaging 4.5 points on 4-of-19 shooting over the past two games but Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton said he isn't moving the No. 2 overall pick to the bench for the home tilt against Phoenix.

Ball scored a season-high 29 points (he also had 11 rebounds and nine assists) against the Suns on Oct. 20 but struggled in the rematch Monday when he tallied only seven on 2-of-10 shooting. Then came an even poorer effort against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday when Ball scored two points on 1-of-9 shooting and didn't play in the fourth quarter for the second straight game. "He's our starting point guard," Walton insisted after Thursday's practice. "So there's no discussion, no talks as of now of moving Lonzo to the bench. Nah. He's our starting point guard." Phoenix has dropped seven of its last eight games and its defense was non-existent while giving up 90 first-half points in Thursday's 142-116 loss to the Houston Rockets.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona (Phoenix), Spectrum Sports Net (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE SUNS (5-11): Center Greg Monroe started against the Rockets in his Phoenix debut and had season highs of 20 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes, and he is also expected to start the Lakers. Monroe, who was acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks in the recent deal for guard Eric Bledsoe, was inserted into the lineup because starter Tyson Chandler is away from the team because of a respiratory illness. Standout shooting guard Devin Booker registered a season-best 10 assists against Houston but scored only 18 points after scoring 35 or more in each of the previous two games.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (6-9): While Ball continues to struggle, second-year forward Brandon Ingram (26 points) and rookie forward Kyle Kuzma (24) each recorded career-best point totals during the loss to the 76ers. Ingram, the second overall pick in 2016, is averaging 14.7 points while Kuzma is faring even better at 15.5 and said the scrutiny Ball is under is more than a tad unfair. "I know he wants to play better and wants to be that guy," Kuzma told reporters. "I think he is going to be all right. The media and everybody in the country wants him to be a Hall of Famer, wants him to be an All-Star right now, but he is still a rookie. It is tough to play at this level for anybody. There are 10-year vets that play way worse than he does and nobody talks about them."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Lakers are 2-0 against the Suns this season after losing 16 of the previous 22 meetings.

2. Phoenix backup SG Troy Daniels matched a franchise record with six 3-pointers in a quarter (the second) versus the Rockets and finished with season bests of 23 points and seven 3-pointers.

3. Los Angeles reserve PG Jordan Clarkson has scored 20 or more points in each of the past two games and is averaging a team-leading 15.8 points.

PREDICTION: Lakers 125, Suns 119

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11-17-2017, 09:59 AM

Trends - Phoenix at L.A. Lakers

ATS Trends
Phoenix

Suns are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific.
Suns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

L.A. Lakers

Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 vs. Western Conference.
Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

OU Trends
Phoenix

Over is 6-1 in Suns last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 Friday games.
Over is 7-2 in Suns last 9 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Over is 13-5 in Suns last 18 vs. NBA Pacific.
Over is 41-19 in Suns last 60 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

L.A. Lakers

Under is 6-0 in Lakers last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-1 in Lakers last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 vs. NBA Pacific.
Under is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Lakers last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Lakers last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 19-9 in the last 28 meetings in Los Angeles.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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11-17-2017, 10:45 AM

BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Friday, Nov. 17 :

Sacramento Kings +7

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11-17-2017, 10:45 AM

RAY MONOHAN

UNLV vs. New Mexico Over 56

These two defenses are such a struggle, making this Over worth a move here on Friday.
UNLV is giving up 32.3 points per game as this defense simply cannot stop ranks 116th in the NCAA in total yards against.
On the other side of things, New Mexico is just as bad. They are giving up 30.9 points against and are 96th against the pass.
These two have started to open the playbook some too over the pass couple games. With both having poor seasons, things are starting to get more loose as the season winds down. That bodes well for this Over as they should take plenty of chances deep down field for us.
Some trends to note. Over is 6-1 in Rebels last 7 Friday games. Over is 7-1 in Lobos last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
This number is too low given how bad these defenses are.
Back Over.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.

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11-17-2017, 10:46 AM

MATT JOSEPHS
NCAA-B | Nov 17, 2017
Northeastern vs. Stanford
Northeastern+8.5

The Huskies have an early afternoon game against Stanford on Friday. Northeastern is getting some balanced scoring from five different players who average nine points or more. They are taking on a Cardinal team that lost to Eastern Washington last time out and are dealing with injury issues. Senior Guard Dorian Pickens and sophomore forward Kodye Pugh are out with Marcus Sheffield dealing with ailments. Stanford has North Carolina on deck so focus could be an issue although they are coming off a loss. They have covered just nine of their last 25 as a favorite. I think the road team is a live dog in this one.

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11-17-2017, 10:46 AM

DUSTIN HAWKINS

Free Play on OKC Thunder PK -110

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11-17-2017, 10:46 AM

BEN BURNS
NBA | Nov 17, 2017
Pelicans vs. Nuggets
Nuggets-4½

The Nuggets’ stinker at Portland on Monday night notwithstanding, there are a lot of positive signs for Denver heading into this game. The Nuggets are rested, they’ve had time to work out issues that cropped up Monday and they hope to be a deeper team with the expected return of Gary Harris to the starting lineup. Harris enables Will Barton to return to the bench and add depth. And with Jokic and Millsap, Denver also has the size to deal with New Orleans’ Davis/Cousins two-headed monster in the paint. Toss in that Denver has been tough at home of late (5-1 at the Pepsi Center in November, including wins over Toronto and Oklahoma City) and the building blocks are in place for a cover tonight.

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11-17-2017, 03:08 PM

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New York Knight

11-17-2017, 03:09 PM

Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record & Underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings between Heat and Wizards.

Wizards -5

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11-17-2017, 03:21 PM

Chip Chirimbes

Chip's FREE NBA Winner

Utah vs. Brooklyn, 11/17/2017 19:30 EDT

Point Spread: +1½/-101 Brooklyn

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

Utah at Brooklyn 7:30 ET
Nets (+) over Jazz- Utah started the season 5-3 but are just 1-6 since with the lone win in that span coming against the Nets 114-106 in Utah. Now, Utah is traveling to Brooklyn where the improved Nets are 3-3 at home while the Jazz are 0-5 on the road. But, Utah has won three straight meetings in Brooklyn. Reversal here...Take BROOKLYN!

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11-17-2017, 03:22 PM

Tony Brown

Tony's *5 NCAA free play

UNLV vs. New Mexico, 11/17/2017 21:30 EDT

Money Line: +115 UNLV

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Fp: nobody bounces back like unlv after a loss perfect ,4-0 ats and no body slumping like the lobos losers of 6 straight. Games not played on paper but some stats can't be ignored. Making unlv money line my ncaa free play

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11-17-2017, 03:34 PM

Favorite is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings with Jazz and Nets & Jazz are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

BK -1.5

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11-17-2017, 04:10 PM

Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall & 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Cleveland.

CLE -6.5

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11-17-2017, 04:10 PM

Brandon Lee Nov 17 '17, 10:35 PM in 7h
NBA | Pelicans vs Nuggets
Play on: Nuggets -4½ -110 at BMaker

10* FREE NBA PICK (Nuggets -4.5)
Denver is worth a look here at home laying what I feel is a short number against the Pelicans. The Nuggets got off to a slow start, going just 1-3 in their first 4, but got things figured out and are 7-3 in their last 10. I just don't think this team is getting the respect they deserve at home and part of that is they are off an ugly 17-point loss at Portland, where they laid an egg. I actually think that's a positive here, as we should get a big time effort here. Denver is 5-1 in their last 6 at home and the only loss is against the best team in the league in the Warriors.
New Orleans enters off a 9-point home loss to the Raptors, which was a real disappointing performance, as Toronto was playing the second game of a back-to-back road set and off a huge win over the Rockets. I know this team has two of the best players in the NBA in Cousins and Davis, but the rest of the roster is sub-par and I just think this team gets way too much respect They also have a done a nice job beating up on bad teams, especially on the road. Not tonight, as this is a legit playoff contender in the Nuggets, who I think win this one comfortably. Give me Denver -4.5!

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11-17-2017, 04:11 PM

Brad Diamond Nov 17 '17, 8:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Wolves vs Mavs
Play on: OVER 212 -115

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11-17-2017, 04:11 PM

John Martin Nov 17 '17, 7:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Clippers vs Cavs
Play on: Cavs -6 -110 at BMaker

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Cleveland Cavaliers -6

The Cleveland Cavaliers have turned the corner and are playing better now. They have won three in a row coming in. The Los Angeles Clippers have gone 0-6 SU & 0-6 ATS in their last six games. They have been hit hard by injuries to a pair of starters in Patrick Beverly and Danilo Gallinari. Their struggles will continue tonight against the resurgent Cavaliers. Cleveland is 20-6 ATS in its last 26 Friday games. The Cavaliers are 15-6 ATS in the last 21 meetings. The Clippers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 trips to Cleveland. Give me the Cavaliers.

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11-17-2017, 04:11 PM

Totals Guru Nov 17 '17, 7:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Knicks vs Raptors
Play on: OVER 217 -110

Free Total Annihilator On Knicks vs Raptors over 217 -110

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11-17-2017, 04:12 PM

Jack Jones Nov 17 '17, 8:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-F | Middle Tennessee State vs Western Kentucky
Play on: Middle Tennessee State -2 -105 at 5Dimes

Jack's Free Pick Friday: Middle Tennessee-2

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have been fade material all season. The loss of Jeff Brohm was massive as they just haven't been near the same team they were under him the past two years. They have been overrated all season.

Indeed, the Hilltoppers are just 5-5 SU & 2-8 ATS in their 10 games this season. They did cover last week against Marshall, but they trailed 31-10 in the fourth quarter before scoring two late touchdowns to make it 23-30 and get within the 10-point spread. It was a very misleading final as Marshall dominated.

Quarterback Brent Stockstill means everything to Middle Tennessee. Well, Stockstill has only been able to play in four games this season due to injury, and the Blue Raiders have gone 3-1 in those games. He returned two games ago and it's no surprise that the Blue Raiders have put together back-to-back blowout victories.

Stockstill led them to a 30-3 victory over UTEP and a 35-21 victory at Charlotte. He has thrown for 445 yards with a 6-to-1 TD/INT ratio in those two games, and he has a 10-to-3 ratio on the season. He is the coach's son and wants to finish the season strong, getting a win here over the rival Hilltoppers to get the Blue Raiders in a bowl game.

Now he'll be up against a vulnerable WKU defense that has allowed 30-plus points in four consecutive games coming in. I think the Blue Raiders are better on both sides of the ball now with a healthy Stockstill. They were already the better defensive team, giving up just 24.0 points, 334 yards per game and 4.8 yards per play this season.

Western Kentucky is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 home games off two consecutive unders. Plays on any team (MIDDLE TENN ST) - average rushing team (+/- 40 RY/G) against a poor team who is outrushed by 50+ YPG, after allowing 100 or less rushing yards in two straight games are 39-15 (72.2%) ATS over the last 10 seasons. The Blue Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. Bet Middle Tennessee Friday.

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11-17-2017, 04:15 PM

Dave Price Nov 17 '17, 8:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Wolves vs Mavs
Play on: Mavs +7 -115 at Bovada

Dave's Friday Free Play:

1* on Dallas Mavericks +7

The Key: We are getting a nice price on the Dallas Mavericks today. With their 2-13 record, the public wants nothing to do with them, so that results in some line inflation. At the same time, the Timberwolves have won 7 of their last 9 and the public quick to back them now. But the Timberwolves shouldn't be playing 7 points on the road, not when they are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. They give up 108.9 PPG on the season and 112.9 PPG on the road. The Mavericks have been competitive lately, only losing by 7 at home to Cleveland, by 6 at home to San Antonio, by 13 at Oklahoma City, and actually winning outright 113-99 at Washington as 9.5-point dogs. The Mavs lost by 13 in Minnesota on November 4th earlier this month and will want to avenge that defeat. Take Dallas.

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11-17-2017, 04:15 PM

Bobby Conn Nov 17 '17, 7:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Georgia State vs Ole Miss
Play on: Ole Miss -11 -108 at 5Dimes

1* Free Play on Ole Miss -11 -108

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11-17-2017, 04:15 PM

Jimmy Boyd Nov 17 '17, 7:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Clippers vs Cavs
Play on: Cavs -6½ -108 at 5Dimes

Free pick on Cavs -
As bad as Cleveland has played early, they have started to turn the corner. The Cavs have won 3 straight, all on the road and are 5-2 in their last 7. While Cleveland is trending in the right direction, the Clippers are on a free fall right now. LA has lost 6 straight and are just 1-8 in their last 9. The Clippers struggles can be pinpointed to the injuries of 3 starters, most notably point guard Patrick Beverley and forward Danilo Gallinari, their two biggest free agent signings.
Without Beverly setting the tone defensively on the opposing team's point guard, the Clippers defense has been able to stop anyone. LA has allowed 100+ points in 6 straight. That really puts them behind the 8-ball here against a dynamic Cavs offense that despite all their struggles is averaging 110.1 ppg and 113.4 ppg over their last 5. I just don't see LA being able to keep pace on the road.
It's also worth noting that there's something about playing in front of the big crowds (home or away) on Friday that have brought out the best in Cleveland, as the Cavs are 15-4 ATS on Friday over the last 2 seasons. Take Cleveland!

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11-17-2017, 04:15 PM

Mike Williams Nov 17 '17, 4:00 PM in 41m
NCAA-B | Virginia vs VCU
Play on: VCU +6½ -110 at GTBets

1* on VCU +6½ -110

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11-17-2017, 04:16 PM

Matt Josephs Nov 17 '17, 6:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Northeastern vs Stanford
Play on: Northeastern +8½ -110 at BMaker

The Huskies have an early afternoon game against Stanford on Friday. Northeastern is getting some balanced scoring from five different players who average nine points or more. They are taking on a Cardinal team that lost to Eastern Washington last time out and are dealing with injury issues. Senior Guard Dorian Pickens and sophomore forward Kodye Pugh are out with Marcus Sheffield dealing with ailments. Stanford has North Carolina on deck so focus could be an issue although they are coming off a loss. They have covered just nine of their last 25 as a favorite. I think the road team is a live dog in this one.

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11-17-2017, 04:16 PM

Sal Michaels Nov 17 '17, 7:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Jazz vs Nets
Play on: Nets -1 -110 at BMaker

Free Play on Nets -1 -110

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11-17-2017, 04:18 PM

The Sports Consensus

NBA Denver over 220

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11-17-2017, 04:19 PM

Primetime Sports Picks

CFB UNLV +2.5

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Doc's Picks

CBB Colorado St. -4

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Profit On Sports

NBA Spurs +1

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National Sports Service

CBB Arkansas -12.5

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Top Rank Sports Picks

CFB W. Kentucky +2

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Elite Sports Picks

NBA Bulls +7

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11-17-2017, 04:41 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Friday, November 17

NY Rangers @ Columbus

Game 1-2
November 17, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
12.008
Columbus
10.546
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-150
6
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(+130); Under

Buffalo @ Detroit

Game 3-4
November 17, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
11.282
Detroit
9.893
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+130); Over

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11-17-2017, 05:12 PM

Eric Schroeder

My free play for tonight is in the same game I'm releasing the side. I love the Over in tonight's Mountain West Conference showdown between the UNLV Rebels and New Mexico Lobos.

I won't get into this too much, as I don't want to tip my hand as to what side I'm playing, but what I can tell you is that I do not trust either defense in this game.

New Mexico has the much better stop unit, but it also falters against the pass. UNLV falters all around, allowing 461.1 yards per game, which ranks 116th out of 129 teams.

These two are going to put on a show on Branch Field at University Stadium, with a pair of rushing games that rank in the top 22 in the nation. New Mexico (22nd) gains 226 yards per game, while UNLV (19th) rumbles for 239 ypg.

And normally that's a good sign to expect a low-scoring game, as it promotes a running clock and keeps the ball out of the other team's hands. But they also have big-play running backs, and no lead will be safe.

Look for both to hit the 30s, the total to hit the 60s, and my 30 Dime Side to pair nicely with this total going over.

5* OVER UNLV/New Mexico

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11-17-2017, 05:13 PM

Joey Juice

The Knicks head to Toronto after a brilliant homestad and the question is can they bring the fire from Madison Square Garden on the road with them to Canada?

Let's be honest we didn't even think we would be speaking of the Knicks as a team that could be competitive, let alone win at this point and juncture of their rebuilding phase, but here they are in a battle for second place with none other than the team they're playing tonight, the Toronto Raptors.

I don't think the Knicks are ready to beat the Raptors in Toronto but I do feel they will easily cover the spread as they bring confidence from their recent homestand and are not going to get blown out.

A look inside the numbers would support that theory:

Knicks play well with an extra day to prepare, they are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 day of rest. In fact the Knicks are playing well against the number right now in general as they are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

Can't say the same for the Raptors who are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game, and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

Knicks cover.

4* NEW YORK

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11-17-2017, 05:14 PM

Tommy Brunson

My Friday free play release is the Clippers plus the points at the Cavaliers.

Cleveland is finally starting to string together some consistent winning - they return home after winning all 3 on the road their last 3 times out! - but with those wins comes the inflated lines they will be asked to cover.

Los Angeles is looking to end a streak of 6 straight losses both straight up and against the spread.

Perhaps the streak hits 7 in a row straight up, but I am going to look for the desperate Clips to at least be close when the whip comes down.

Los Angeles won both series meetings a season ago, look for them to at least be in the "ball park" tonight.

2* L.A. CLIPPERS

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11-17-2017, 05:15 PM

Chris Jordan

My free play for Friday night will be on the Over in the Pacific Division showdown between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, as the two old school rivals take the court at Staples Center.

Though neither rank in the top 10 of points per game, but they do allow a lot of points. Phoenix ranks dead last in allowing 116.8 points per game, while the Lakers are giving up an average of 106.5 points per contest.

Now the get together for a Friday night clash in L.A., and no matter how good or bad the Lakers are, there is no bigger party in the NBA than a Friday in Los Angeles.

The Suns have gone over in four of five on the road, while the Lakers have soared in five of six against losing teams. Most importantly, these two have gone high in six of the last seven meetings.

Play this one high.

4* OVER Suns/Lakers

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11-17-2017, 05:15 PM

Jack Brayman

Now about this complimentary winner

Let's keep this 16-5 win streak rolling, as I'm playing the Detroit Red Wings on the puck line tonight, over the Buffalo Sabres.

The Detroit Red Wings come into this clash short-handed, but what I've learned about many teams this season, is when they're up against it, missing key components, they play some of their best hockey.

Tonight the Wings will make up for the absences of Luke Witkowski and Trevor Daley, by taking out frustrations on the Buffalo Sabres with a convincing and momentous win.

Little Caesars Arena will be rocking on a Friday night, and the Wings will respond with the same offensive effort that just drubbed the Calgary Flames, 8-2, on Wednesday. Tonight marks Detroit's third home game during a five game home stand, so the Wings should be fine in terms of rest and fresh legs.

No traveling. No hotel rooms.

Unlike the Sabres, who are wrapping up a three-game road trip, after losses in Montreal and Pittsburgh. They've lost three in a row and six of eight, and now play their third road game in seven days.

Take the home team in a rout tonight.

3* RED WINGS PUCK LINE

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11-17-2017, 05:39 PM

DAVE COKIN

NORTHERN ARIZONA AT ARIZONA STATE
PLAY: ARIZONA STATE -23.5

Northern Arizona has one chance to stay in this game at Tempe against Arizona State. The Sun Devils could come out flat off a great win against San Diego State and take the Lumberjacks for granted.

But even if that’s the case, there’s every chance ASU runs away with the game regardless. The shorter shot clock is an upset eliminator of sorts. The weaker teams cannot milk possessions as they have to try and get something up relatively quickly and they’re generally just not good enough to do so.

The belief among many who follow college basketball was that the 30-second shot clock would be a benefit to big favorites, particularly those who like playing up tempo. There simply are not many options for the less entries to keep pace over 40 minutes. Consequently, we’re seeing some really lopsided results in the mismatches and I don’t consider this to be any kind of fluke.

Arizona State loves to run and I don’t see what NAU is going to be able to do as far as slowing things down are concerned. It’s always possible ASU could have an off night shooting, or I suppose the underdog Lumberjacks could outwork the overconfident favorites. But those are variables that fall into the strictly a guess category.

What’s not a guess is that on paper this is a mismatch. Northern Arizona is 0-2 out of the gate. The lopsided loss to Arizona was expected. But the Lumberjacks also lost to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Monday. I have to confess I had never heard of this university. I sense that the typical Embry-Riddle student is probably really intelligent and a great bet to have an immensely successful career. Just not in basketball.

I don’t think the number on this game is high enough and expect the Sun Devils to win by something along the lines of 30 points. I laid the -23.5 with Arizona State.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 05:39 PM

Robert Ferringo

Northern Kentucky at James Madison
Play: Northern Kentucky

I think that this game is going to be a blowout. James Madison is a train wreck of a program. Lou Rowe has been less than inspiring in his young tenure leading the Dukes. And after finally clearing the decks and dumping most of the guys from last year's team he has started his rebuilding effort in earnest. Northern Kentucky is a team that is much further along. They won 24 games last year and they have several guys that can put the ball in the hole. The inside-out duo of Drew McDonald and Lavone Holland is better than anything that Madison can counter with. And their two wins to start the season weren't even close, including a blowout win over East Tennessee State. This game is being played on a neutral site in Nassau. And I think that Northern Kentucky's experience is going to pay dividends for them here.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 05:40 PM

ASA

New Mexico -2.5 over UNLV

The Rebels have allowed 265 rushing yards or more in 4 of their last 6 games. Against the option attack of Air Force, UNLV allowed over 400 yards rushing. That doesn’t bode well for the Rebels defense in terms of being able to get off the field against the ground-heavy attack of the Lobos here. New Mexico has averaged 276 rushing yards per game (and 6.2 yards per carry) in their home games this season. On a 5-game losing streak, the Lobos are favored here with good reason. We look for New Mexico to take advantage of a Rebels team allowing 453 yards per game on the road this season. UNLV, since the start of the 2014 season, is 0-5 SU and ATS in games where the spread ranges anywhere from a 3 point dog to a 3 point fave and that is the case again here. Once again, the Rebels fall short as the Lobos improve on marks that have seen them go 13-7 SU their last 20 home games and 9-3 SU in their last 12 games versus teams with a losing record. Bet New Mexico in this late evening Friday match-up.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 05:41 PM

SPORTS WAGERS

Buffalo +130 over DETROIT

OT included. The Red Wings are coming off a resounding 8-2 win over Calgary but they scored eight times in 27 shots on net. Eddie lack was yanked after five goals. After leaving Vancouver years ago, Lack has proven to be among the worst goaltenders in the game over the past five decades. That Detroit won and won big means jack. The Red Wings have been much more competitive this season than they were projected to be and for that, they deserve some credit. However, it’s worth noting that they are 2-5 against top-16 competition and their expected goals against ranks lower than Buffalo’s. The Red Wings are very simply better suited in the role of the underdog.

The Sabres are coming off another loss, this time in Pittsburgh by a score of 5-4 in OT. Prior to that, they lost in Montreal in OT also. While a loss is never satisfying, the Sabres have to feel pretty good about taking two quality teams the distance on the road. The Sabres metrics are great to be sure but they have been getting better week by week and now they are allowing far less scoring chances against. It may surprise you to learn that Buffalo has given up the fourth least scoring chances in the game. After playing Dallas, Montreal and Pittsburgh in three of its last four games with Washington thrown in between those, the Sabres take a step down in class here against a team that they are superior to. Buffalo is starting to come on and if its goaltending holds up, they are in line to go on a run. We’ll put that to the test here.

Can'tPickAWinner

11-17-2017, 05:42 PM

SPORTS WAGERS

WESTERN KENTUCKY +112 over Mid Tennessee St

Compared to year’s past, 2017 has been a tremendous fall from grace for the Hilltoppers. After two years of Conference USA supremacy as back-to-back champions, Western Kentucky is flirting with the possibility of missing a bowl game in 2017. The Hilltoppers won a combined total of 23 games in the previous two seasons while they lost just one game in conference play over that span. This year, the Hilltoppers have tripled that number already as they are 5-5 on the season and 3-3 in the Conference USA. Overall, WKU has hit a nasty skid, as they have lost their last three games by an average of 11.7 points. The typically prolific offense that WKU is known for has looked nothing close to what we have seen out of this bunch in years’ past. Such a shift was to be expected because the mastermind behind WKU’s dominance, former Head Coach Jeff Brohm, left town for a job at Purdue. Under the regime change, the Hilltoppers have taken a noticeable step back, which provides us with an opportunity, as we are not exposed to spotting lofty point spreads with the Hilltoppers anymore. WKU has covered just two times this year, mainly because the Hilltoppers were still inflicting premiums on its backers. We are now the beneficiaries of a market overreaction to WKU’s plight.

By contrast, the stock on Middle Tennessee State is on the rise because they have won their last two outings while outscoring its opponents 65-24. However, beating down Charlotte and UTEP in Murfreesboro is not an impressive feat to revel at. The two teams combined have won just one game this year, epitomizing every bit of the word, cupcake. You know our take on teams that feast on the sweets and there couldn’t be a more prime time for a bellyache. Nevertheless, the combination of these two narratives has enticed action on the Blue Raiders. Steady steam has rolled in on MTSU from the get-go and now this spot looks especially good, as we can take back a price on the team that we’re suggesting has a better chance of winning. “100 Miles of Hate” as it is known between the two franchises has been Western Kentucky’s show. The Hilltoppers have won the last two editions and while the trend is irrelevant from a statistical sense, it provides Western Kentucky with an intangible for this game. The Hilltoppers have an emotional edge and for the seniors on this team, this is their last hurrah at home before graduation. Beating a hated foe that they have fared well against and securing bowl eligibility in their final home game would serve as a fine feather in their cap. While Middle Tennessee State is known for its home field advantage in Murfreesboro but this isn’t home. MTSU will certainly need all four quarters to subdue an opponent poised to play its best game but for us, there is more than enough value in the price of this underdog to get on board.