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Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:34 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 10

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TORONTO (16 - 7) at SACRAMENTO (8 - 17) - 12/10/2017, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=98 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (22 - 5) at DETROIT (14 - 11) - 12/10/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 140-106 ATS (+23.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
BOSTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DENVER (14 - 11) at INDIANA (15 - 11) - 12/10/2017, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
INDIANA is 56-38 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (7 - 19) at MINNESOTA (15 - 11) - 12/10/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 388-322 ATS (+33.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 487-411 ATS (+34.9 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 78-49 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 179-135 ATS (+30.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 269-220 ATS (+27.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 390-455 ATS (-110.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (13 - 12) at NEW ORLEANS (13 - 13) - 12/10/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (6 - 19) at NEW YORK (12 - 13) - 12/10/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games this season.
NEW YORK is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:34 AM

NBA

Sunday, December 10

Kings won/covered their last four games with Toronto, all of which stayed under the total. Kings are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Canada. Toronto won its last five games; they’re 3-3 vs spread as road favorites. Raptors’ last four games went over the total. Sacramento lost three of last four home games; they’re 6-3 vs spread as home underdogs. Seven of their last nine games went over total.

Boston won four of its last six games with Detroit; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last five visits to the Motor City. Three of last four series games went over. Celtics won 22 of their last 25 games; they’re 5-2 as road favorites. Nine of their last 11 games went over total. Detroit lost its last five games, the last four by 5 or less points; Pistons are 7-3-1 vs spread at home, 1-1 as home underdogs. Last five Detroit games stayed under total.

Nuggets won eight of their last ten games vs Indiana; they’re 5-0-1 vs spread in last six series games. Seven of last nine series games went over total. Denver lost seven of last nine road games; they’re 2-5 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Indiana won its last three games; they’re 4-2 vs spread as home favorites- under is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Minnesota won four of its last five games with Dallas; under is 8-1-1 in last ten series games. Mavericks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Indiana. Dallas lost four of its last six games; they’re 3-0-1 in last four games as a road underdog. Four of their last six games went over total. Minnesota split its last six home games; they’re 3-7 as a home favorite. Four f their last five games went over the total.

Pelicans won six of last nine games with the 76ers, who are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Bourbon Street. Five of last six series games stayed under the total. Philly lost three of its last four games; they’re 5-4 as road underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under the total. New Orleans lost five of its last seven games; they’re 3-6 as home favorites. Pelicans’ last six games went over the total.

Hawks won their last four games with the Knicks; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Manhattan. eight of last ten series games went over the total. Atlanta lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 6-6 as a road underdog. Hawks’ last five road games stayed under the total. Knicks lost five of their last seven games; they’re 6-0 as home favorites. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:35 AM

NBA

Sunday, December 10

Trend Report

TORONTO @ SACRAMENTO
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Sacramento is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games

BOSTON @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

DENVER @ INDIANA
Denver is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Denver

DALLAS @ MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Dallas

PHILADELPHIA @ NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games at home

ATLANTA @ NEW YORK
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games at home
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:35 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Sunday, December 10

Tulane @ Florida State

Game 513-514
December 10, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulane
58.606
Florida State
68.713
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida State
by 10
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 13 1/2
158
Dunkel Pick:
Tulane
(+13 1/2); Under

Arizona State @ Kansas

Game 515-516
December 10, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona State
69.704
Kansas
76.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 7
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 11
157 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(+11); Over

LaSalle @ Villanova

Game 517-518
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LaSalle
54.672
Villanova
78.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Villanova
by 24 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Villanova
by 21
141
Dunkel Pick:
Villanova
(-21); Under

Western Kentucky @ Ohio

Game 519-520
December 10, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Kentucky
57.814
Ohio
53.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Kentucky
by 4 1/2
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Kentucky
by 1
150
Dunkel Pick:
Western Kentucky
(-1); Over

Troy @ Southern Miss

Game 521-522
December 10, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Troy
54.332
Southern Miss
53.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Troy
by 1
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Troy
by 5
136
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Miss
(+5); Over

NC-Wilmington @ LSU

Game 523-524
December 10, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC-Wilmington
54.667
LSU
60.783
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LSU
by 6
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LSU
by 10 1/2
166
Dunkel Pick:
NC-Wilmington
(+10 1/2); Under

IUPUI @ Purdue

Game 525-526
December 10, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
IUPUI
44.912
Purdue
76.423
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Purdue
by 31 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Purdue
by 29 1/2
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Purdue
(-29 1/2); Under

Gonzaga @ Washington

Game 527-528
December 10, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Gonzaga
76.443
Washington
63.528
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Gonzaga
by 13
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Gonzaga
by 8 1/2
153
Dunkel Pick:
Gonzaga
(-8 1/2); Over

East Washington @ South Dakota

Game 529-530
December 10, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
East Washington
47.768
South Dakota
55.832
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Dakota
by 8
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Dakota
by 12 1/2
150
Dunkel Pick:
East Washington
(+12 1/2); Under

Charlotte @ Chattanooga

Game 531-532
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
53.468
Chattanooga
55.613
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chattanooga
by 2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chattanooga
by 5
145
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(+5); Over

South Alabama @ SIU-Edwardsville

Game 533-534
December 10, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Alabama
40.912
SIU-Edwardsville
44.813
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
SIU-Edwardsville
by 4
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
SIU-Edwardsville
Pick
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
SIU-Edwardsville
Over

Missouri State @ Oral Roberts

Game 535-536
December 10, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Missouri State
58.913
Oral Roberts
44.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Missouri State
by 14 1/2
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Missouri State
by 10 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
Missouri State
(-10 1/2); Under

Eastern Kentucky @ Northern Kentucky

Game 537-538
December 10, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Kentucky
49.223
Northern Kentucky
61.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 12 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 15 1/2
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Kentucky
(+15 1/2); Over

James Madison @ Richmond

Game 539-540
December 10, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
James Madison
55.602
Richmond
57.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Richmond
by 2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Richmond
by 6
143
Dunkel Pick:
James Madison
(+6); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:36 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 10

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TULANE (7 - 2) vs. FLORIDA ST (8 - 0) - 12/10/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 148-185 ATS (-55.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TULANE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 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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ARIZONA ST (8 - 0) at KANSAS (7 - 1) - 12/10/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
KANSAS is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ARIZONA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.

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

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LASALLE (5 - 5) at VILLANOVA (9 - 0) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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W KENTUCKY (6 - 2) at OHIO U (4 - 4) - 12/10/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 142-108 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 142-108 ATS (+23.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) against MAC opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 1-0 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 1-0 straight up against OHIO U 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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TROY (5 - 4) at SOUTHERN MISS (4 - 4) - 12/10/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 1-0 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (2 - 4) at LSU (4 - 2) - 12/10/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 164-129 ATS (+22.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LSU is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.

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

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IUPUI (2 - 5) at PURDUE (9 - 2) - 12/10/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
PURDUE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
IUPUI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GONZAGA (7 - 2) at WASHINGTON (7 - 2) - 12/10/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
GONZAGA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 34-13 ATS (+19.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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E WASHINGTON (3 - 6) at S DAKOTA (8 - 3) - 12/10/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 34-61 ATS (-33.1 Units) in December games since 1997.
S DAKOTA is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S DAKOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
S DAKOTA is 1-0 straight up against E WASHINGTON 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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CHARLOTTE (3 - 5) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (4 - 5) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as a favorite 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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S ALABAMA (5 - 4) at SIU EDWARDSVL (2 - 6) - 12/10/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 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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MISSOURI ST (9 - 2) at ORAL ROBERTS (2 - 9) - 12/10/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORAL ROBERTS is 89-122 ATS (-45.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
ORAL ROBERTS is 89-122 ATS (-45.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
ORAL ROBERTS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORAL ROBERTS is 2-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 2-1 straight up against ORAL ROBERTS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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E KENTUCKY (4 - 5) at N KENTUCKY (6 - 3) - 12/10/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N KENTUCKY is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 37-17 ATS (+18.3 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.

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

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:36 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, December 10

Florida State is 8-0 vs schedule #295; three of their four wins vs top 200 teams were by 17+ points. Seminoles are #224 experience team that is playing pace #45. FSU is forcing turnovers 22.5% of time; their eFG% defense is #12 in country. Tulane is 7-2, but vs schedule #339; Green Wave’s losses are by 11 to Georgia State, 24 at North Carolina; their best win was over Colorado State on a neutral floor. Tulane is #199 experience team that is playing pace #76- they’re making 39.7% of their 3-pointers.

Arizona State is 8-0, playing schedule #171; they’re #95 experience team whose bench plays 8th-fewest minutes in country- they have couple guys who become eligible after first semester. ASU has four top 70 wins, three on neutral courts, but this is their first true road game. Kansas got upset by Washington Wednesday in Kansas City; Jayhawks are 7-1 vs schedule #165- their bench plays #336 minutes, so not much subbing in this game. Jayhawks force turnovers 21.5% of time- they have #5 eFG% in country, Arizona State’s is #6.

Villanova won its last four games with crosstown rival LaSalle, by 10-29-14-17 points; Wildcats are 8-0 after waxing Gonzaga by 16 in NYC Tuesday. Villanova is #298 experience team that is playing pace #242- they’re 6-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with four of those six wins by 28+ points. LaSalle lost five of its last seven games; their last four were all decided by 7 or less points. Explorers are 1-3 vs top 100 teams- they upset Temple, lost other three games, by 11-21-8 points. LaSalle is shooting only 28.9% behind the arc.

Western Kentucky nipped Ohio 67-66 at home LY, after falling behind 21-4 early; Hilltoppers outscored Ohio 18-8 on foul line. Bobcats are 4-4 vs schedule #289; they’re 1-4 vs teams in top 300, with best win in four OT’s over Indiana State. Ohio is #150 experience team that is playing pace #52. WKU is 5-2 vs schedule #70, with wins over Purdue/SMU; Hilltoppers won their last four games- they’re 3-0 vs teams outside top 100, with all three wins by 14+ points. WKU has made 44.9% of its 3’s this season.

Home side won last two Troy State-Southern Mississippi games; teams didn’t play LY. Troy won three of last four games; they’re 1-2 in true road games, by 5 at Hawai’i, by 8 at Kentucky- their one true road win was by 8 at East Tennessee. Southern Miss is 1-4 vs D-I teams, but they have three non-D-I wins- the one D-I win was by 7 over Youngstown State- they’ve played schedule #160. Troy has played schedule #300, even with Kentucky on it. USM’s two top 150 losses are by 14 to Michigan, by 13 to South Dakota.

NC-Wilmington/LSU both have new coaches; UNCW is 1-4 vs schedule #97- they haven’t played in ten days since an OT loss to at East Carolina. Seahawks are 0-2 in true road games, losing by 27-5 points; they’re 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 24-9-27 points. LSU is 4-2 but hasn’t played in 11 days; Tigers are 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with wins by 40-19-24 points. LSU is shooting 63.1% inside arc, best in country; their two losses were to Notre Dame/Marquette out in Maui Classic.

Gonzaga beat Washington last two years, by 27-16 points; Zags are 7-2, coming off their Tuesday loss to Villanova in Madison Square Garden. Gonzaga is #249 experience team that is 3-2 vs top 100 teams, also losing in double OT to Florida in PK80 tourney- their top 100 wins are by 27-5-17 points. Washington upset Kansas in Kansas City in last game Wednesday; Huskies are 7-2, with losses on neutral floor, 7 to Providence, 24 to Va Tech. Washington is #309 experience team with no seniors that is playing pace #64.

South Dakota beat Eastern Washington 77-71 on a neutral floor in teams’ last meeting two years ago; Eastern is 2-6 this season vs schedule #51- they’re 0-2 vs top 100 teams, losing at UNLV by 15, Utah by 16. Eagles are 0-5 when they allow 79+ points, 2-1 when they allow less than 79. South Dakota is 6-3 vs schedule #284; Coyotes are 5-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with all five wins by 9+ points. Teams are playing #’s 89-90 paces in country; South Dakota is making 39.3% of its 3’s, Eastern only 30.5%.

Charlotte is 2-5 vs D-I teams, losing its last three games, by 15-5-23 points; 49ers allowed 80+ points in all five losses, allowed 74-67 in wins. Charlotte is 2-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200, beating Presbyterian/High Point, losing to James Madison. Chattanooga has its fourth coach in six years; Mocs are 2-5 vs D-I teams, four of their last five games were decided by 5 points or less. UTC is #325 experience team that is turning ball over 23.2% of time, while playing slowish pace #294. Charlotte is playing pace #28.

South Alabama is 4-4 vs D-I teams (schedule #332); they haven’t played in eight days. Jaguars are turning ball over 23.6% of time, shooting 62.4% on foul line. USA is 0-3 in true road games, losing by 25-8-29 at Texas Tech-LaSalle-FIU. Jaguars allowed 58 or fewer points in their four wins; they’ve 0-4 allowing more than 58. SIU-Edwardsville is 1-6 vs schedule #82; six of their eight games have been on road. Cougars are 2-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with only loss by hoop to Western Illinois.

Missouri State beat Oral Roberts the last two years by 10-19 points; Bears won their last six D-I games, are 8-2 overall vs schedule #262. State is #6 experience team in country- their eFG% defense is #24 in country, holding teams to 41.4% inside arc. Oral Roberts lost nine of last ten games, with only win in double OT and a loss to a D-II team. Eagles have played schedule #28- they’ve played three top 100 teams, losing by 43-9-26 points.

Eastern Kentucky is 2-5 vs schedule #203; they’ve also got two non-D-I wins. EKU is experience team #301 that subs a lot; they play pace #306. Colonels are 0-3 in top 200 games, losing by 10-32-12 points- they turn ball over 21.4% of time (#279). Northern Kentucky lost three of last four D-I games; they’re 2-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with wins by 9-37 points. Norse is experience team #182 that plays pace #87- they force turnovers 23.5% of time.

James Madison-Richmond was postponed from Saturday (weather). Richmond is 3-2 in its last five games with JMU; they beat Dukes by 20 at JMU last year. James Madison is 2-7 vs schedule #269; they lost both their true road games, at Citadel/Radford by total of three points- their last five games were all decided by 5 or less points or in OT. Richmond is #340 experience team that is off to a horrible 1-8 start, losing their last six games, albeit vs schedule #43. This is Spiders’ second game vs team ranked lower than #113- they lost to #236 Delaware by 13.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:37 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, December 10

Trend Report

TULANE @ FLORIDA STATE
TULANE

Tulane is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
FLORIDA STATE

Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

WEBBER INTERNATIONAL @ FLORIDA ATLANTIC
WEBBER INTERNATIONAL

No trends to report
FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida Atlantic is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

CHARLOTTE @ CHATTANOOGA
CHARLOTTE

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 9 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chattanooga is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games

LA SALLE @ VILLANOVA
LA SALLE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of La Salle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Villanova
The total has gone OVER in 10 of La Salle's last 15 games on the road
VILLANOVA

Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against La Salle

JAMES MADISON @ RICHMOND
JAMES MADISON

James Madison is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Richmond
James Madison is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Richmond
RICHMOND

Richmond is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against James Madison
Richmond is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against James Madison

WESTERN KENTUCKY @ OHIO
WESTERN KENTUCKY

Western Kentucky is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Western Kentucky is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
OHIO

Ohio is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home

MAINE-MACHIAS @ MAINE
MAINE-MACHIAS

No trends to report
MAINE

No trends to report

TOCCOA FALLS @ HIGH POINT
TOCCOA FALLS

No trends to report
HIGH POINT

No trends to report

NORTH GREENVILLE @ COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
NORTH GREENVILLE

No trends to report

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

College of Charleston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
College of Charleston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

DREXEL @ ROBERT MORRIS
DREXEL

Drexel is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Drexel is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
ROBERT MORRIS

No trends to report

NOTRE DAME-OHIO @ CLEVELAND STATE
NOTRE DAME-OHIO

No trends to report
CLEVELAND STATE

Cleveland State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

NAVY @ COLUMBIA
NAVY

No trends to report
COLUMBIA

Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Columbia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

ST. FRANCIS-PENNSYLVANIA @ NIAGARA
ST. FRANCIS-PENNSYLVANIA

No trends to report
NIAGARA

Niagara is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Niagara is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

HIWASSEE @ EAST TENNESSEE STATE
HIWASSEE

No trends to report
EAST TENNESSEE STATE

No trends to report

ARIZONA STATE @ KANSAS
ARIZONA STATE

Arizona State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
KANSAS

Kansas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Kansas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

EASTERN WASHINGTON @ SOUTH DAKOTA
EASTERN WASHINGTON

Eastern Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Eastern Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
South Dakota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE @ VIRGINIA TECH
MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE

No trends to report
VIRGINIA TECH

Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

TROY @ SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
TROY

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Troy's last 7 games on the road
Troy is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

Southern Mississippi is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Southern Mississippi is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games

SOUTH ALABAMA @ SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-EDWARDSVILLE
SOUTH ALABAMA

South Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
South Alabama is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-EDWARDSVILLE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's last 8 games at home

CINCINNATI CLERMONT @ TENNESSEE-MARTIN
CINCINNATI CLERMONT

No trends to report
TENNESSEE-MARTIN

Tennessee-Martin is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Tennessee-Martin is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

MILLIGAN @ UNC ASHEVILLE
MILLIGAN

No trends to report
UNC ASHEVILLE

No trends to report

FAIRFIELD @ LIU-BROOKLYN
FAIRFIELD

Fairfield is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Fairfield is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
LIU-BROOKLYN

No trends to report

MERCY COLLEGE @ WAGNER
MERCY COLLEGE

No trends to report
WAGNER

No trends to report

MISSOURI STATE @ ORAL ROBERTS
MISSOURI STATE

Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
ORAL ROBERTS

No trends to report

SOUTHERN @ IOWA
SOUTHERN

No trends to report
IOWA

Iowa is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Iowa is 1-4-2 ATS in its last 7 games

UNC WILMINGTON @ LSU
UNC WILMINGTON

The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNC Wilmington's last 5 games on the road
UNC Wilmington is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
LSU

LSU is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
LSU is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

DUBUQUE @ NORTHERN IOWA
DUBUQUE

No trends to report
NORTHERN IOWA

Northern Iowa is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Northern Iowa is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

EASTERN KENTUCKY @ NORTHERN KENTUCKY
EASTERN KENTUCKY

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Eastern Kentucky's last 6 games on the road
Eastern Kentucky is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

No trends to report

ALCORN STATE @ IOWA STATE
ALCORN STATE

No trends to report
IOWA STATE

Iowa State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Iowa State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

IUPUI @ PURDUE
IUPUI

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of IUPUI's last 10 games on the road
IUPUI is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
PURDUE

Purdue is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Purdue is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE @ NORTHERN COLORADO
OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE

No trends to report
NORTHERN COLORADO

Northern Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Northern Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

GONZAGA @ WASHINGTON
GONZAGA

Gonzaga is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Gonzaga is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
WASHINGTON

Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:37 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, December 10

Arizona @ Chicago

Game 1-2
December 10, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
9.943
Chicago
12.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
-240
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-240); Over

Buffalo @ St. Louis

Game 3-4
December 10, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
10.202
St. Louis
12.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
N/A

Edmonton @ Toronto

Game 3-4
December 10, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
11.778
Toronto
10.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
N/A

Minnesota @ San Jose

Game 7-8
December 10, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
11.788
San Jose
10.405
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+110); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:38 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 10

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ARIZONA (7-20-0-5, 19 pts.) at CHICAGO (13-11-0-5, 31 pts.) - 12/10/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 7-25 ATS (+42.4 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-25 ATS (+42.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 11-44 ATS (+93.5 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
ARIZONA is 5-18 ATS (+30.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 53-25 ATS (+12.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 349-345 ATS (-63.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 97-87 ATS (-60.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-0-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.5 Units)

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BUFFALO (7-17-0-5, 19 pts.) at ST LOUIS (20-8-0-2, 42 pts.) - 12/10/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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EDMONTON (12-15-0-2, 26 pts.) at TORONTO (19-10-0-1, 39 pts.) - 12/10/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-1-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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MINNESOTA (14-11-0-3, 31 pts.) at SAN JOSE (16-10-0-2, 34 pts.) - 12/10/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 155-109 ATS (+30.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 14-3 ATS (+10.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-8 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:38 AM

NHL

Sunday, December 10
Chicago won its last eight games with Arizona; over is 5-1-1 in last seven series games. Coyotes lost four of last five visits to the Windy City. Arizona lost five of its last six games overall, losing their last four away games. Eight of their last ten games stayed under total. Blackhawks lost five of their last six games; they split last four home games. Seven of their last ten games stayed under total.

Blues won nine of their last ten games with Buffalo; under is 3-1-3 in last seven series games. Sabres were outscored 19-6 in losing their last five visits to St Louis. Buffalo lost eight of its last ten games overall, three of last four on road. Under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. St Louis won 3-0/4-3 in last two games; they split their last six home games. Four of their last five games stayed under the total.

Toronto won eight of its last ten games with Edmonton; three of last four series games went over total. Oilers lost their last four games in this building, outscored 19-8. Edmonton is 5-3 in its last eight games, winning four of last five on road. Eight of their last ten games went over total. Maple Leafs won four of their last five games; they split last four home games, three of which stayed under the total.

Minnesota won its last three games with San Jose; they lost three of last five visits to the Twin Cities. Over is 4-4-2 in last ten series games. Wild won three of last four games; their last two wins were in OT. Minnesota lost four of last six road games. Six of their last nine games went over the total. Sharks won five of their last seven games; they won their last three home tilts. Under is 8-3 in their last eleven games.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:39 AM

NHL

Sunday, December 10

Trend Report

ARIZONA @ CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

BUFFALO @ ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Buffalo's last 15 games
Buffalo is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
St. Louis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Buffalo

EDMONTON @ TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Toronto is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Edmonton

MINNESOTA @ SAN JOSE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of San Jose's last 21 games

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:40 AM

Super Contest Classic Top 5

(30-35 overall, but 12-3 last 3 weeks)

PHI +2 / MIN -2.5 / SEA +2.5 / GB -3 / BAL +5

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:41 AM

Super Contest Classic leader Grannys Boy (44-18-3)

DET Pick / BUF -3 / CAR +2.5 / NYJ Pick / DAL -4

Gold leader BrettFavre444 (39-25-1)

ATL Pick (WIN on TNF) TB Pick / CLE +3 / PHI +2 / PIT -5

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:41 AM

BRANDON LEE

10* FREE NFL PICK (Broncos +1.5)

I know the Broncos have lost 9 straight and fresh off a blowout loss at Miami, but I just don’t trust New York on the road. The Jets are just 1-4 SU away from home this season and the lone win was at Cleveland by a mere 3-points. A game they had no business winning, as the Browns outgained them by more than 200 yards.
I also think the perception here is that the Broncos have thrown in the towel on this season. It certainly looks that way after their ugly showing against the Dolphins, but I think there’s still some fight left in this team. No professional team likes to get embarrassed and more times than not a team will come back off a bad loss with a big time effort. I think we get that here from Denver on their home field.
Denver’s lackluster offense has been a big reason for their struggles this season, as there’s still a ton of talent on the defensive side of the ball. I think this is a game where the Broncos can get something going on the offensive side of the ball.
Kansas City’s offense couldn’t have looked much worse going into last week’s game against the Jets and they exploded for 31 points and nearly 500 yards of offense, with Alex Smith throwing for 366 yards and 4 scores. I look for Trevor Siemian to bounce back from a poor game against the Dolphins with one of his better performances and if the offense can get going, the defense should be able to feed off that.
Keep in mind this is still an elite Denver defense, that comes in ranked 5th in the NFL against the run (92 ypg) and 4th against the pass (207 ypg). Kansas City’s struggling defense made the Jets offense look like an offensive juggernaut last week. That simply isn’t going to be the case this week.
Against the Chiefs, New York had just under 43 minutes in time of possession with 30 first downs. That’s not something they have been able to replicate and the Jets are just 9-22 ATS in their last 31 after a game where they had more than 34 minutes in time of possession and 24 or more first downs. New York is also just 3-12 ATS in their last 15 road games after giving up 25 or more points in 2 straight games. Give me the Broncos +1.5!

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:41 AM

JOHN MARTIN

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Jacksonville Jaguars -2.5

I think price is right to pull the trigger on the Jacksonville Jaguars as only 2.5-point home favorites over the Seattle Seahawks. The Jaguars just get no love despite winning five of their last six games with four of those wins coming by 12 points or more. They have the best defense in the NFL, and they lead the league in pass defense and sacks. That makes this a brutal matchup for the Seahawks, who have no running game and one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. And this is an awful spot for the Seahawks. They are coming off a massive home win over the Eagles, and now they have to travel East to face the Jaguars in a letdown spot. We just need the Jaguars to win by a field goal to get the cover Sunday, and I think they show they are one of the best teams in the NFL and get the job done. Give me the Jaguars.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:41 AM

DOUG UPSTONE
NFL | Dec 10, 2017
Packers vs. Browns
UNDER 40

Green Bay for the most part is struggling to score and we know Cleveland is. In this situation, Play Under on road teams against the total like the Packers with +/- 3 PPG differential, against a team with -8 to -10 PPG differential, after 8 or more games. In the last nine years, this situation is sensational 23-3!

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:41 AM

LARRY NESS

My 1* Free Play is on the Baltimore Ravens (8:30 EST).

The 7-5 Baltimore Ravens are in Pittsburgh to take on the 10-2 Steelers and for a number of different reasons, I think this on favors the visitors.
Baltimore has won three straight. Pittsburgh enters off a come-from-behind 23-20 win over Cincinnati on Monday night. Note that this is a revenge game for the Ravens after they fell 26-9 to the Steelers in the first meeting back on October 1st.
Baltimore enters off an impressive 44-20 destruction of Detroit, as QB Joe Flacco was 23 of 36 for 269 yards, two TD’s and zero INT’s.
Steelers’ veteran QB Ben Roethlisberger was 24 of 40 for 290 yards, two TD’s and an INT last week. Pittsburgh’s defense took a hit though with an inury to LB Ryan Shazier, who has 89 tackles and three INT’s this season.
I’ll point out as well that Baltimore is already 3-1 ATS on the road this year and 2-1 ATS in trying to revenge a loss against an opponent, while Pittsburgh is just 2-4 ATS this season after two or more consecutive SU victories.
While I wouldn’t be shocked by an outright upset, I’m going to recommend grabbing the points in this one.
Good luck…Larry

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:42 AM

ALEX SMART
NFL | Dec 10, 2017
Jets vs. Broncos
Jets-1

Denver, which has lost eight in a row after a 3-1 start enters into this game in a shambles. HC Vance Joseph's first year as head coach hasn't gone as planned, and the entire team looks to be on the verge of mutiny. Meanwhile, the Jets behind veteran quarterback Josh McCown are doing well in what was supposed to be a rebuilding season. The experienced QB has 18 touchdown passes and only eight interceptions while playing every snap this season. Of the Jets' seven losses the jets have suffered during this campaign, only one has been by double digits, and they've had a fourth-quarter lead in three others and are a very under rated squad. I'm betting the NFL offensive player of the week (McCown) and a cohesive blue collar group will once again be the catalyst behind a Jets victory here today.
DENVER is 2-9 ATS L/11 vs. good passing teams with a completion pct. of 61% or better in the second half of the season.DENVER is 3-12 ATS L/15 versus poor defensive teams - allowing 5.65 yards/play or more in the second half of the season over the L/few seasons.DENVER is 0-8 ATS in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season and have failed to cover 8 straight games.
NFL teams where the line is +3 to -3 (DENVER) - with a poor first half defense - 14 or more points per game, after scoring 3 points or less in the first half last game are 9-34 ATS L/10 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 79% for bettors.
Play on the NY Jets to cover

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12-10-2017, 09:42 AM

JACK JONES

Jack’s Free Pick Sunday: Bears/Bengals OVER 38.5

Certainly there’s not a lot to like about both of these offenses. However, there is a lot to like about these offenses when you consider just how banged up both defenses are heading into this game. I look for plenty of points to push this game OVER the 38.5-point total Sunday.
Three defensive starters have been sitting out practice this week for Chicago in DL Eddie Goldman, LB Pernell McPhee and safety Adrian Amos. They were already missing LB Jerrell Freeman, LB Willie Young and DL Mitch Unrein. The Bears have given up 420 yards to the Eagles and 388 yards to the 49ers the past two weeks.
Who isn’t injured on the Bengals this week? The roster was decimated by injuries following the Monday Night Football game against the Steelers. Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and LB Vontaze Burfict are in concussion protocol and unlikely to suit up. Cornerbacks Adam Jones and Darqueze Dennard, along with LB Nick Vigil and S Shawn Williams, are all nursing injuries. The Bengals could be without their entire starting secondary this week. Even Mitch Trubisky should be able to take advantage of it.
Both of these teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, so don’t expect too much intensity on the defensive side of the ball. Five of the last seven Bengals’ games have seen 43 or more combined points. Given that trend, there’s certainly some value with the OVER 38.5. The Bengals should do their fair share as they have scored 20 or more points in nine of their last 11 games. Andy Dalton is playing at a very high level this season.
Plays on the OVER on all teams where the total is between 35.5 and 42 (Cincinnati) - in non-conference games, off a division game are 38-10 (79.2%) ATS over the last five seasons. Plays on the OVER on road teams against the total (Chicago) - a poor offensive team scoring 17 or fewer points per game, after scoring 17 or less in two straight games are 28-7 (80%) over the last five seasons. Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

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12-10-2017, 09:42 AM

ART ARONSON

1* Free Play Tennessee Titans.

We had a play on Tennessee last week and it would get the job done in its 24-13 victory over Houston. The Titans are dead-locked with the Jaguars for the AFC South lead and face a tough two game road trip in the Pacific Northwest, facing the Cardinals this week and then at San Francisco. Note though that the Titans have excelled in this spot for bettors, going 6-3 ATS in their last nine non-conference games and and 2-1 ATS in their last three as a road favorite of three points or less. Conversely, this is a spot in which Arizona has struggled, going just 4-9 ATS in its last 13 as an underdog and only 4-14 ATS in its last 18 against teams with winning records. After last week’s 32-16 setback to division rival LA, we think the home side comes in “hung over” from that big disappointment. Consider laying the points on the red hot Titans!
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12-10-2017, 09:42 AM

MARC LAWRENCE

Play - Cleveland Browns (Game 118).

Edges - Browns: 10-2 ATS home versus non-conference foes in the first of consecutive home games… Packers: 2-9 ATS versus sub .500 AFC foes, as well as 2-5 SU and 1-6 ATS against sub .444 AFC North opponents… With that look for the Packers to slip to 1-5 ATS in their last six tries as road chalk here today. We recommend a 1* play on Cleveland. Thank you and good luck as always.

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12-10-2017, 09:42 AM

DENNIS MACKLIN

DMack's Free Play for Sunday, December 10, 2017, is on the Cowboys/Giants Over

McAdoo and Reece are gone and Eli is back but that doesn't affect the product the Giants put on the field which at this point is pretty poor. At 6-6, the Cowboys are on a respirator for the playoffs and have the toughest schedule down the stretch of any of the peripheral teams. Sean Lee is back to anchor the defense and a win here and at Oakland next week would put Dallas as 8-6 with a home game vs. Seattle and at Philly to finish the season. Zeke is reliable in the Christmas EVE game against Seattle. Regardless, the Cowboys need help and lot of it. Pokes here have had extra time and face Giant offense that turns the ball over regardless of who is quarterbacking and is just 10-41 on third down the last three games. Big Blue defense is worn down and tired and has just been on the field too long. Giants won in Week One 19-3 but that was with just 16 points in four visits to the red zone. They'll hit paydirt several time here. Putting the Cowboys on 30+ and will count on Eli getting 10+ to put us over the total.

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12-10-2017, 09:42 AM

CARLO CAMPANELLA
NFL | Dec 10, 2017
Packers vs. Browns
Packers-3

The Browns are 0-12 and kust fired their GM, Sashi Brown, this week. This is a team thats still very far from rebuilding and you have to think there's NO incentive for them to win this game as it would be much better to give the new GM the 1st overall pick in this Aprils draft. Toss in the fact that the Browns have lost ALL 12 games to this point with ALL 12 losses coming by 3 points or more, which is Sunday's point spread- with 8 of the 12 losses have all been by 9 points or more! The Packers are only -3 point road chalk even knowing that Sunday's weather in Cleveland will be 25 degrees with high winds and cloudy. That benefits a Packer's crew depending more on their running game since starting QB Hundley in place of star QB Rogers. No reason why Green Bay should only be favored by a Fieldgoal against a winless team as they're 2-2 SU & 3-1 ATS in their last four without Rogers, including a 26-20 victory last weekend over Tampa Bay- both losses came against Playoff-caliber teams, the Steelers and Ravens.

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12-10-2017, 09:43 AM

PRO COMPUTER GAMBLER
NFL | Dec 10, 2017
Vikings vs. Panthers
Panthers+3 -120

KEY NFL SYSTEM OF THE WEEK: Since 2004,teams playing their second straight road game or more are, on the blind, 509-411-20 (55.3% ATS). By simply playing a lot on the road (that's it, nothing else), it seems that teams, Automatically get Under-valued. - Take the Colts, Redskins, Vikings (so tread lightly on this free pick), Eagles, Eagles, and 49ers
FREE KEY SYSTEM: Teams are 55-38-1 ATS since 2002 after a game where the longest rush allowed in the previous game was 72 yards or more. (20171210, 'Panthers'), (20171210, 'Texans')
The Panthers are 11-4 ATS (7.20 ppg) since Dec 07, 2014 as a dog

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12-10-2017, 09:43 AM

TEDDY COVERS

Recommendation: Take Oakland – Kansas City OVER 48.5 (#113-114):

Teddy is coming off yet another winning NFL Report in Week 13. He enters this weekend riding a 74% All Sports Run to open the month of December. And Teddy is SCORCHING HOT (86%) in College Hoops! Don’t miss a single ‘right side’ cash all weekend long!
The first meeting between these two teams was a legitimate shootout, a 31-30 Raiders victory that flew Over the total by two touchdowns. Even before the late penalty shenanigans that allowed Oakland to steal the game with an untimed down on their final play, the Over was never in doubt. The two teams combined to gain a full 7.0 yards per play, and the two defenses generated a grand total of one sack and zero turnovers in 133 total snaps.
We can expect both defenses to struggle getting stops in the rematch as well. Based on Football Outsiders advanced metrics, the Raiders defense ranks #32 in the NFL; the Chiefs #30, with both teams well below league average against the run and the pass.
KC’s defense is a sieve right now, coming off a truly dismal showing against the Jets last week – zero sacks, zero turnovers forced in 85 snaps. They allowed 38 points, 30 first downs and total 488 yards, all season highs. In fact, Bob Sutton’s stop unit has only forced one turnover in their last four games combined, not exactly a defense loaded with playmakers right now. This week, KC won’t have pro bowl cornerback Marcus Peters (suspended), offsetting the probable absence of Raiders WR Amari Cooper (ankle). Even with Darrelle Revis in the mix, this is NOT a good pass defense right now, bad news against Derek Carr and company.
And even without Amari Cooper, the Raiders offense will get a boost with the return of Michael Crabtree from his one game suspension. Offensive coordinator Todd Downing: “It's great having him back out at practice. He brings an energy and brings a personality that kind of gets guys going a little bit and makes it fun to be out there. It's certainly awesome to have his talent back.”
The Raiders defense is every bit as bad, a squad with a grand total of ONE interception all season, and even that was lucky – Navarro Bowman made the pick while laying on the ground in the end zone; the ball tipped right to him. And that pick came against Paxton Lynch, so they have zero INT’s against anything resembling a decent quarterback this season, remarkable for a Week 14 matchup. Both teams rank in the bottom quartile of the NFL in sack percentage, which means that both Derek Carr and Alex Smith should have some clean pockets to throw from. On a beautiful sunny December afternoon at Arrowhead, we should expect a Shootout. Take the Over.

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12-10-2017, 09:43 AM

RED DOG SPORTS
Soccer | Dec 10, 2017
Luzern vs. FC Zürich
OVER 2½ -145

This soccer match takes place in Switzerland on Sunday morning. I think we see a 2-1 score so take the over, which is set at 2.5.

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12-10-2017, 09:43 AM

MIKE LUNDIN
NFL | Dec 10, 2017
Redskins vs. Chargers
OVER 46½

The Washington Redskins will visit the L.A. Chargers at StubHub Center Sunday afternoon, and I think we'll see a high-scoring affair. The Redskins took a 38-14 loss at Dallas last Thursday and need a win here to keep their almost non-existent playoff hopes alive. Over is 14-3 in Redskins last 17 games following a straight up loss and 6-1 in their last seven games in December. I expect a big game for rookie running back Samaje Perine against one of the worst run defenses in the league.
The Chargers have allowed just a total of 16 points through their last two games, but first they played a Cowboys team still adjusting to the loss of Zeke Elliot and most recently the Browns.
Both Kirk Cousins and Philipp Rivers are solid quarterbacks more than capable of airing it out.
My free pick is on WAS @ LAC to go over the total.

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12-10-2017, 09:43 AM

Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Sunday, December 10, 2017

NFL (111) SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS (112) JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Take: (111) SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Reason: Your free play for Sunday, December 10, 2017 is in the NFL scheduled contest between the Seattle Seahawks and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Seattle Seahawks got a huge win last week against the NFC's top ranked team, Philadelphia. The Jaguars are a favorite here, but they need to play a little more conservative than they have in the past. The Jags can prove they belong in the playoff run with a win today. Seattle allows just 98 ypg on the road and with Fourtnette nursing a sore ankle, the Jags may have to rely more on QB Bortels, which is never a good thing. Russell Wilson has been proving he's the best QB in the NFL with seven consecutive multi-TD passing games. Add to that he's the team leading rusher and Wilson is the offense on this team. I like Seattle here as they currently are the No5 Seed in the NFC. They need this win heading to LA Rams next week.

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12-10-2017, 09:44 AM

CHIP CHIRIMBES

Chicago at Cincinnati 1:00 ET

Bears (+) over Thugs

That makes four straight weeks that these criminal thugs from Cincinnati have had a player disqualified for dirty play. Marvin ('Which Hit' do you mean?) Lewis condones his players actions and they really just play for 'bounty' and not victories which they never have enough of. Chicago of course couldn't beat a Niners team that didn't score a touchdown and had won only one game. But, with Mitch Trabisky leading the way the Bears can play with this bunch of thugs (Even AJ Green). Take CHICAGO!

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12-10-2017, 09:44 AM

SCOTT SPREITZER
NFL | Dec 10, 2017
Raiders vs. Chiefs
Raiders+4

I'm taking the points with the Raiders on Sunday. As we stated on our ESPN-Las Vegas radio show back in August, we have an Under 9 wins ticket on the KC Chiefs. Obviously, after five weeks we were ready to put it in the loss column. We also couldn't believe the Chiefs were winning week-in, week-out. Yes, rookie RB Kareem Hunt was the recipient of terrific run blocking, but the defense stunk...and we knew it. Reality finally caught up with KC, including up front on offense. Hunt has gone from 6 yards per carry when life was good, to 3 yards per carry over the last several games. The lack of a ground game has put the onus of the offense on the arm of Alex Smith and it's not working...he's not that type of QB. We don't believe there will be a great turnaround since the loss to the Jets last Sunday. The defense is what it is and the offensive line is mediocre. Oakland has won three of four with the lone loss coming against mighty New England in Mexico City. Derek Carr lit-up the KC defense in Oakland's 31-30 win, which was KC's second loss of the season - the Chiefs still believed they were a conference championship contender at that time. Now there's some doubt that a divisional win is in the cards. We note that NFL home favorites playing .450 to .550 football on the season have covered just 14 of 52 (0-8 ATS last 8 times) after being beaten by 35 points or more ATS over their last three games. And Oakland owns a nice 14-7 ATS road dog mark with Derek Carr behind the center. I'm recommending a play on the Raiders plus the points. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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12-10-2017, 09:44 AM

Vikings vs. Panthers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/08/2017

The Minnesota Vikings have the inside track for the top seed in the NFC at the three-quarter mark of the season and put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Minnesota, which holds the tiebreaker with Philadelphia for the No. 1 seed, has a chance to clinch the NFC North title.

While the Vikings hold the tiebreaker over Philadelphia for home field throughout the playoffs, coach Mike Zimmer is more concerned with the immediate task at hand against an opponent also in contention for a division title. "We've got four games left," Zimmer said. "My only thoughts are on the Carolina Panthers and trying to get a win this week. All that stuff is nice to talk about, but for us we'll go about our business." Carolina had a four-game winning streak snapped at New Orleans last week in a showdown for first place in the NFC South, but it sits one game behind the Saints and two back of Minnesota. "There's still things in our future that can get us on the right track again," acknowledged quarterback Cam Newton of the Panthers, who play their next three games at home.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Vikings -3. O/U: 41

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (10-2): Minnesota improved to 3-0 against NFC South competition with an impressive 14-9 road win at Atlanta last week, limiting the defending conference champion to three field goals and 275 total yards. The Vikings lead the NFC in scoring defense (17.0 points) and are the league's best third-down defense, holding Atlanta to 1-for-10 in such situations. Quarterback Case Keenum posted his fourth consecutive 100-plus passer rating and completed a season-high 83.3 percent of his passes at Atlanta, giving him five touchdowns and zero interceptions in the past three games. Wideout Adam Thielen (74 receptions) is Keenum's top target while Latavius Murray has stabilized the running game with seven straight games of at least 15 carries.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (8-4): Newton has rushed for at least 50 yards in five of the seven games, and he may be on the run again facing a Minnesota defense that sacked him eight times in a 22-10 win last season. Newton, who has six touchdown passes and no interceptions in the past three games, could be bolstered by the return of tight end Greg Olsen and center Ryan Kalil, who have each missed the bulk of the season due to injuries but are on track to play. Devin Funchess has thrived since the trade of top wideout Kelvin Benjamin with 21 receptions and three TDs in four games since the deal. Linebacker Thomas Davis (hamstring) is a question mark for a defense that coach Ron Rivera said was "embarrassed" by last week's performance.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Keenum is averaging 275.3 passing yards with 10 TDs and three interceptions in his last four road games.

2. Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart is averaging a career-worst 3.2 yards per game.

3. Vikings DE Everson Griffen ranks fourth in the league with 12 sacks.

PREDICTION: Panthers 20, Vikings 17

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12-10-2017, 09:44 AM

Colts vs. Bills Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats01:00 PM
by Gracenote on 12/08/2017

After a disastrous NFL debut, Nathan Peterman may get another chance to make a first impression at quarterback as the Buffalo Bills host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Peterman threw five interceptions in the first half of his first start with the Bills three weeks ago in a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and will get the call again if Tyrod Taylor is unable to play after sustaining a knee injury last week.

Taylor has practiced in a limited fashion, leaving his availability in question and possibly putting Peterman back under center for the Bills, who have lost four of their last five and are near the brink of elimination in the playoff picture. The Colts have lost three straight and are 1-5 on the road. Jacoby Brissett has kept Indianapolis competitive for much of the season, but without much success to show for it as the Colts' defense has been the main culprit, ranking last in the NFL while surrendering 27.5 points a game. Brissett has thrown seven touchdown passes over the past four games, but was stymied by Jacksonville's solid defense last week by throwing for just 174 yards with two interceptions in a 30-10 loss.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: NL. O/U: NL.

ABOUT THE COLTS (3-9): Brissett has been a warrior all season long in place of the injured Andrew Luck. He has been sacked a league-high 51 times and was sidelined by a concussion a couple weeks ago, but did not miss any game time. Indianapolis has lost six of its last seven games, but it did run the ball well against Jacksonville last week, gaining 141 yards on 26 carries, and may take to the ground against Buffalo, which allowed 191 yards rushing to the Patriots last week. Indianapolis also fared a bit better than usual against the Jaguars' ground attack by limiting Leonard Fournette and company to 96 yards on 27 carries.

ABOUT THE BILLS (6-6): Injuries continue to mount as wide receiver Jordan Matthews was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury this week and tight end Charles Clay is questionable once again, also with a nagging knee injury. Receiver Kelvin Benjamin returned to practice, giving Peterman (19-for-39 passing, 195 yards, 1 touchdown, 5 interceptions) another possible reliable target. Still, expect LeSean McCoy to receive the bulk of the touches as the veteran back is ninth in the NFL in yards from scrimmage, rushing for 851 yards and adding 48 receptions for another 304 yards on the season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Colts have won seven of the last nine in the series, but the Bills won the last meeting 27-14 in 2015.

2. Colts WR T.Y. Hilton had three catches for 51 yards last week and has scored in just three games this season.

3. Buffalo rookie WR Zay Jones continues to see a lot of passes come his way but with little success -- he has 25 receptions on 68 targets.

PREDICTION: Colts 24, Bills 21

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12-10-2017, 09:44 AM

Cowboys vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/08/2017

A December meeting between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys had the potential to be a key NFC East meeting when the schedule was released, but things didn't quite work out that way. The last-place Giants will be operating under an interim coach and will have Eli Manning back under center when they host the Cowboys on Sunday.

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will serve as the interim head coach for New York the rest of the way after the team fired head coach Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese on Monday. "I feel for Coach McAdoo -- he's been a great coach for me, a great friend," Manning told reporters. "We had a great relationship; I hope we continue to have one. I was able to have a good talk with him Sunday before the game and then got to see him Monday before he left as well. So, I have great respect for Coach McAdoo and I don't think this is his fault, but obviously, just where the team is, the Giants had to make a decision, and that's what happens when you're 2-10." The Cowboys aren't where they thought they would be, either, and they sit two games out of a wild-card spot in the NFC with four games left. "The biggest thing we tried to preach to our guys is just to prepare for the opportunity that we have on Sunday," Dallas coach Jason Garrett told reporters. "It's the same thing we're preaching right now to our team, to get ready for this opportunity that we have. Each day's worth of preparation is critical to allow us to play our best."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cowboys -3.5. O/U: 41.5

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (6-6): Dallas' offense isn't the same with running back Ezekiel Elliott suspended, but they did manage to snap a three-game losing streak -- during which it averaged 7.3 points -- with a 38-14 thrashing of the Washington Redskins last week. Alfred Morris ran for 127 yards and a score in that win, but quarterback Dak Prescott was limited to 102 yards passing and suffered a bruised hand. "We think he's going to be functional," Garrett told reporters of Prescott, who has been practicing all week. "The biggest thing is gripping the ball and being able to throw it the way you want to throw it naturally, but he's a tough guy, he's a physically tough guy, he's a mentally tough guy."

ABOUT THE GIANTS (2-10): The final straw for McAdoo and Reese was likely the botched handling of Manning, who had his streak of starts end at 210 when McAdoo decided to give backup Geno Smith a start last week. Spagnuolo quickly took the drama out of the quarterback situation by reinstalling Manning as the starter. "I'm excited," Manning told reporters. "I'm excited about the opportunity to play this week, to get back on the field with teammates and go get to play the Dallas Cowboys. Played these guys a bunch. Look forward to going out there in our home stadium and getting a win."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Giants WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) is questionable while G Justin Pugh (back) is doubtful.

2. Cowboys LB Sean Lee (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday.

3. Dallas snapped a three-game losing streak in the series with a 19-3 home win on Sep. 10.

PREDICTION: Cowboys 28, Giants 14

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12-10-2017, 09:45 AM

Packers vs. Browns Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/08/2017

The Green Bay Packers are one week away from the potential return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and are trying to ensure he has a playoff race to rejoin. The Packers will try to keep their dwindling postseason hopes alive when they visit the winless Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Rodgers (broken collarbone) returned to practice last weekend and is eligible to come off injured reserve at Carolina on Dec. 17. "I think we know when (Rodgers) comes back we know what he brings to the table," Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews told reporters. "In the meantime, there's no point in getting too excited over his hopeful return, because (backup Brett Hundley is) our guy. We've got these four more games, and I assume one more game with Brett at the helm. We've got to get this win first, but hopefully that's the plan moving forward." The Packers enter the weekend ninth in the NFC with four games left while the Browns are just trying to avoid becoming the second NFL team to go winless in a 16-game season. Cleveland is dealing with its own issues at quarterback as rookie DeShone Kizer goes through some growing pains and ranks last in the NFL in scoring at an average of 14.7 points.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -3. O/U: 40.5

ABOUT THE PACKERS (6-6): While Rodgers is guiding the scout team at practice, Hundley remains the team's starter for now, and he is trying to remain with that mindset. "I've got to approach it like I'm the starter each and every week," Hundley told reporters. "Even when I was the backup, every week, I try to approach it like I'm the starter because as we saw (when Rodgers got hurt against the) Vikings, you never know what's going to happen. Whatever happens, happens. I just have to approach it and be ready for if my number's called upon." Hundley played his best game (245 yards and three TDs) in a loss at Pittsburgh on Nov. 26 but struggled against Tampa Bay last week, managing 84 yards passing.

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-12): The most exciting thing to happen for Cleveland this season and potentially the best thing for Kizer was the return last week of wide receiver Josh Gordon, who had been out since 2014 while dealing with substance abuse issues. Gordon hauled in four catches for 85 yards in his season debut, and the potential for more was there as he had little trouble getting open. "We got a lot more work to do," Gordon told reporters. "I'm just trying to go out there and make sure I do my job to the best of my ability, try to execute and make sure we have a lot of fun doing it."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Packers CB Kevin King (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve and will undergo surgery.

2. Cleveland fired general manager Sashi Brown (1-27 in two seasons) on Thursday.

3. Green Bay CBs Demetri Goodson (hamstring) and Davon House (shoulder) both sat out practice on Thursday and are questionable.

PREDICTION: Packers 24, Browns 17

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12-10-2017, 09:45 AM

Bears vs. Bengals Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/08/2017

The Cincinnati Bengals' playoff hopes took a major hit last week when they blew a 17-point lead in a loss to division rival Pittsburgh on Monday night. With no room left for error, Cincinnati hosts the Chicago Bears in a must-win on Sunday and may have to do it without several of their top players who were injured in the violent contest against the Steelers.

Cincinnati not only dropped a brutal 23-20 decision to the Steelers, but may have also lost running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Vontaze Burfict to concussions in the hard-hitting affair. Both players missed practice during the week while in concussion protocol and Burfict, who was blasted by Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster late in Monday night's game, is unlikely to play. The Bears have been reduced to the role of spoiler for some time and lost to San Francisco 15-14 last week despite not giving up a touchdown. Chicago is just 1-4 on the road this season and ranks last in the NFL in passing as rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and company have thrown for just over 160 yards a game.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Bengals -6.5. O/U: 38.5.

ABOUT THE BENGALS (5-7): The Bengals may also be without defensive back Adam Jones (groin) and they put wide receiver John Ross on season-ending injured reserve on Wednesday. George Iloka, another defensive back, was originally suspended for one game after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown on a the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter but had his suspension reduced to just a fine. Wide receiver A.J. Green hauled in a pair of touchdown passes from Andy Dalton in the contest but was crushed by the setback. "It's very disappointing," he said. "We had it."

ABOUT THE BEARS (3-9): Chicago kept Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers out of the end zone the entire way last week, but former Bear Robbie Gould booted five field goals in his return to the Windy City, including a game-winner with just four seconds to play. Chicago is in a free-fall, having lost five straight games, but running back Jordan Howard has been a bright spot with 885 yards on 212 carries and five touchdowns. Kendall Wright leads a dismal group of receivers with just 370 yards but Dontrelle Inman snagged his first touchdown reception of the season last week and appears to have assumed the No. 1 receiver role.

EXTRA POINTS

1. This is the third straight home game for Cincinnati, which is 3-2 at Paul Brown Stadium this season.

2. Cincinnati trails the final wild-card playoff position, currently held by Baltimore, by a full two games and has already lost to the Ravens this season.

3. The Bears signed K Mike Nugent and placed Cairo Santos on injured reserve.

PREDICTION: Bears 20, Bengals 17

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12-10-2017, 09:45 AM

Raiders vs. Chiefs Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/08/2017

Two of the three teams deadlocked atop the AFC West go head-to-head on Sunday, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Oakland Raiders. The Chiefs have lost four games in a row and six of seven, while the Raiders have won two straight.

The Raiders, once three games behind the Chiefs, turned around their season with a wild 31-30 win over Kansas City in Week 7, scoring the winning touchdown on an untimed down on the last play. "These are hard-fought games," Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith told reporters. "They are close and they come down to the smallest of things. You scratch and you fight for all those little things. You anticipate it probably being a similar situation, coming down to the end of the game and who can make the play." The Chiefs will be without top cornerback Marcus Peters, who was suspended by the team following an outburst in the final minutes of last week's 38-31 road loss to the New York Jets. Kansas City's depleted secondary could catch a break, though, as Oakland receiver Amari Cooper, who torched the Chiefs for 210 yards and two touchdowns on 11 catches in the first meeting, is doubtful with an ankle injury.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chiefs -4. O/U: 48.5

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (6-6): Oakland's offense disappeared during a four-game losing streak early in the season but came roaring back with a season-high 505 total yards in the first meeting with Kansas City. Derek Carr threw for 417 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in that meeting and has passed for 670 yards with five TDs and no picks in his last two games against division rivals. The defense has been burned by strong passing attacks but has shut down the run, allowing more than 100 yards on the ground only once in the last seven games.

ABOUT THE CHIEFS (6-6): Kansas City snapped out of its offensive funk last week, but its defensive woes continued. Smith passed for 366 yards and four touchdowns while recording a career-best 70-yard run against the Jets, but rookie running back Kareem Hunt continued his dropoff with just 40 rushing yards and three receptions for 23 yards. The Chiefs' biggest concerns are on defense, however, as they've allowed over 100 rushing yards in 11 of their 12 games and were torched for 331 passing yards last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Kansas City's Travis Kelce leads NFL tight ends in receptions (66) and receiving yards (871).

2. Oakland RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 101 yards in last week's 24-17 win over the New York Giants, his first 100-yard performance since Week 7 of the 2015 season while with Seattle.

3. Smith has thrown 17 touchdown passes and three interceptions in his last eight games against the Raiders.

PREDICTION: Chiefs 27, Raiders 24

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12-10-2017, 09:46 AM

Lions vs. Buccaneers Preview and Predictions

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Matthew Stafford is no stranger to playing through injuries, and with the Detroit Lions scraping to stay in the NFC playoff race, he is making every effort to be on the field Sunday against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions have lost two straight to fall two games off the pace for the second wild card.

Stafford, who had his throwing hand stepped on by Terrell Suggs during a 44-20 loss at Baltimore last week, resumed throwing in practice Thursday with his right pinky and ring fingers taped. He was limited, however, and the possibility remains that Jake Rudock could be called upon if Stafford is unable to make his 109th consecutive start or is ineffective due to the injury. "I think anytime in this league when the starting quarterback is not playing, offenses change," Detroit offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter told reporters. "So we would adjust to play to Rudock's strengths, and obviously, he hasn't had a ton of experience, he's a younger player. We would adjust as needed, but we'll evaluate that as needed." The Buccaneers have lost two straight contests and seven of their last nine, including a setback against another backup quarterback last week - a 26-20 overtime defeat at Green Bay.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: N/A. O/U: N/A

ABOUT THE LIONS (6-6): Stafford is the NFL's second-leading passer and has averaged 312.3 yards over his last six games, so his absence would be a huge loss for the offense. The Lions rank 31st in rushing, but they do expect to get Ameer Abdullah back from a neck injury that kept him out last week. The defense that forced 11 turnovers during a 3-1 start has failed to record a takeaway in the last two weeks.

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (4-8): Jameis Winston returned from a three-game absence to pass for 270 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions last week, but the Buccaneers haven't won with him under center since Week 3. Peyton Barber sparked a punchless ground game last week with 102 rushing yards, but the league's 31st-ranked defense continued to struggle. Tampa Bay gave up only 77 passing yards - by far a season low - but was gashed for a season-high 199 on the ground.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Stafford has passed for 952 yards with five touchdowns and one interception in his last three road games.

2. Tampa Bay TE Cameron Brate has 14 touchdown receptions since the start of last season, second-most among NFL tight ends behind Jimmy Graham (15).

3. The Lions have committed 12 turnovers in their six losses and five in their six wins.

PREDICTION: Lions 23, Buccaneers 20

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12-10-2017, 09:46 AM

49ers vs. Texans Preview and Predictions

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The Jimmy Garoppolo era apparently has begun for the San Francisco 49ers, who seek their third win in four games when they visit the injury-plagued Houston Texans on Sunday. Acquired from New England at the end of October, Garoppolo made his first start for the 49ers last week and guided them to a 15-14 triumph in Chicago.

The 26-year-old Garoppolo, who was a second-round pick in the 2014 draft, completed 26-of-37 passes for 293 yards with an interception but helped guide San Francisco to the game-winning field goal, earning himself a second consecutive start. Already without numerous key players due to injuries, Houston lost three players to concussions in last week's 24-13 setback at Tennessee. Running back Alfred Blue, wide receiver Braxton Miller and tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz all wend down with head injuries in the loss, which was the second straight and fourth in five games for the Texans. Miller wasn't the only receiver Houston lost in the defeat, as Bruce Ellington exited the contest early with a season-ending hamstring injury, leaving quarterback Tom Savage without many targets other than DeAndre Hopkins, who is tied for the league lead with nine touchdown catches.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Texans -2.5. O/U: 44.5

ABOUT THE 49ERS (2-10): Garoppolo set the franchise record - and a career high - for most passing yards in his first start and looks to become the third quarterback in team history (Jim Plunkett, Elvis Grbac) to win his first two road starts. Robbie Gould - the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week - kicked five field goals against the Bears, matching the career high he set at Arizona in October and becoming the first kicker in club history to convert five attempts in a game twice in one season. Carlos Hyde has registered 1,000 scrimmage yards for the second straight campaign and is tied for fourth among all NFL running backs with 52 receptions.

ABOUT THE TEXANS (4-8): Miller made four catches for a career-high 71 yards before getting injured during a punt return and remains on the league's concussion protocol but could be back to face San Francisco. "I think that's trending in a better direction," coach Bill O'Brien told the team's website on Thursday. "He's gotten better and better as a receiver. ... He was inactive for a few games this year and he really kind of took it to heart and really worked hard to get better on the practice field, so hopefully he's not out for too long." Will Fuller V, who has seven touchdown receptions in six games this season, also may be on the field Sunday after missing three games with injured ribs.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Texans helped fill the injury void on offense by signing WR DeAndrew White and TE MyCole Pruitt from the practice squad.

2. San Francisco WR Marquise Goodwin leads the league with an average of 19.3 yards per reception.

3. Houston DE J.J. Watt and San Francisco P Bradley Pinion were named as their respective teams' nominees for the 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

PREDICTION: 49ers 24, Texans 20

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12-10-2017, 09:46 AM

Jets vs. Broncos Preview and Predictions

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Josh McCown enjoyed his best performance of the season last week during what has become a career year for the journeyman quarterback. Fresh off accounting for three touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, McCown looks to lift the New York Jets to their second straight win on Sunday when they visit the reeling Denver Broncos.

McCown passed for one touchdown and rushed for two others in the Jets' 38-31 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, a performance that perhaps aided in the decision of coach Todd Bowles naming the 38-year-old as the team's starting quarterback for the rest of the season. "When he's on the field, he's very effective," Bowles said of McCown, who looks to exploit a slumping Broncos defense that has yielded multiple touchdown passes in five straight games. That statistic among many others is why Denver has answered a promising 3-1 start with losses in eight straight, with seven of the setbacks by double digits - including four by 20 or more points. "Losing obviously is one thing, but I think the way that we've lost has been the most frustrating thing," general manager John Elway said on Denver radio station KDSP-AM 760.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Jets -1. O/U: 41.5

ABOUT THE JETS (5-7): McCown's cause has been aided greatly by undrafted free-agent wide receivers Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse, who have recorded at least 100 receiving yards in back-to-back games. Anderson, who has six touchdowns in his last six games, reeled in eight receptions for 107 yards versus the Chiefs but could be slowed after sustaining a hamstring injury in Thursday's practice. "I told him, 'Don't forget, 32 teams passed on you,'" Kearse said of how he lights a fire under Anderson. "That's just to remind ourselves that you work hard to get where you're at, but you never forget where you came from."

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (3-9): Trevor Siemian tossed three interceptions for the second time in as many starts in a 35-9 setback to Miami last week. "You look around the league, you see quarterbacks take their licks and I feel I've taken my fair share, no doubt, but it's all on me," the 25-year-old Siemian said of his struggles. "I've been reckless with the ball at times, made some bad throws, I can own up to that. I've got to improve, no doubt, and hopefully I do." Denver's quarterbacks - all three of them - have been sacked a total of 39 times this season, tied for the third most in the league.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Denver WR Demaryius Thomas has totaled just 45 yards receiving in the past two games after finding the end zone in each of his previous three.

2. Kearse has a career-high 51 catches while his 677 yards are eight shy of a personal best.

3. The Broncos' offense hasn't scored more than 19 points in nine of the past 10 games.

PREDICTION: Jets 20, Broncos 16
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Josh McCown enjoyed his best performance of the season last week during what has become a career year for the journeyman quarterback. Fresh off accounting for three touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, McCown looks to lift the New York Jets to their second straight win on Sunday when they visit the reeling Denver Broncos.

McCown passed for one touchdown and rushed for two others in the Jets' 38-31 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, a performance that perhaps aided in the decision of coach Todd Bowles naming the 38-year-old as the team's starting quarterback for the rest of the season. "When he's on the field, he's very effective," Bowles said of McCown, who looks to exploit a slumping Broncos defense that has yielded multiple touchdown passes in five straight games. That statistic among many others is why Denver has answered a promising 3-1 start with losses in eight straight, with seven of the setbacks by double digits - including four by 20 or more points. "Losing obviously is one thing, but I think the way that we've lost has been the most frustrating thing," general manager John Elway said on Denver radio station KDSP-AM 760.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Jets -1. O/U: 41.5

ABOUT THE JETS (5-7): McCown's cause has been aided greatly by undrafted free-agent wide receivers Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse, who have recorded at least 100 receiving yards in back-to-back games. Anderson, who has six touchdowns in his last six games, reeled in eight receptions for 107 yards versus the Chiefs but could be slowed after sustaining a hamstring injury in Thursday's practice. "I told him, 'Don't forget, 32 teams passed on you,'" Kearse said of how he lights a fire under Anderson. "That's just to remind ourselves that you work hard to get where you're at, but you never forget where you came from."

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (3-9): Trevor Siemian tossed three interceptions for the second time in as many starts in a 35-9 setback to Miami last week. "You look around the league, you see quarterbacks take their licks and I feel I've taken my fair share, no doubt, but it's all on me," the 25-year-old Siemian said of his struggles. "I've been reckless with the ball at times, made some bad throws, I can own up to that. I've got to improve, no doubt, and hopefully I do." Denver's quarterbacks - all three of them - have been sacked a total of 39 times this season, tied for the third most in the league.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Denver WR Demaryius Thomas has totaled just 45 yards receiving in the past two games after finding the end zone in each of his previous three.

2. Kearse has a career-high 51 catches while his 677 yards are eight shy of a personal best.

3. The Broncos' offense hasn't scored more than 19 points in nine of the past 10 games.

PREDICTION: Jets 20, Broncos 16

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12-10-2017, 09:46 AM

Redskins vs. Chargers Preview and Predictions

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The Los Angeles Chargers surprisingly are in a battle for first place in the AFC West as they prepare to host the Washington Redskins on Sunday. The Chargers got off to a woeful 0-4 start but have won six of their last eight games and now own the same record as division-leading Kansas City and Oakland.

Los Angeles' turnaround has revolved around stellar play from Philip Rivers and receiver Keenan Allen, as well as an opportunistic defense that has forced a league-best 19 turnovers during the eight-game stretch. "If your turnover margin is where we are, you should win six of eight," Rivers told reporters of the team's plus-14 ratio during the span. "That is a direct correlation to winning. Not turning the football over and getting turnovers, that is as direct as you are going to get." The Redskins are close to being eliminated from the NFC playoff picture, but quarterback Kirk Cousins (3,289 yards, 21 touchdowns, eight interceptions) is having just as good a season as Rivers (3,292, 21, seven). "I respect, first of all, his longevity," Cousins said of Rivers during a conference call. "He's like the Terminator; he just says, 'I'll be back,' no matter what happens. Injuries. Adversity around him. Coaching changes. Roster changes. He just keeps coming back, and his production has never really wavered."

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -6. O/U: 45.5

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (5-7): Inside linebacker Zach Brown leads the NFL with 117 tackles as he battles Achilles and hamstring injuries and is hoping he can make it through the season without rupturing the Achilles. "It's always a concern, but if it's going to happen, it's going to happen, there's nothing really you can do about it," Brown told reporters. "You can be walking up the stairs and it can happen." Washington is taking a long look at rookie running back Samaje Perine (team-best 465 yards), who gained just 38 yards in last Sunday's 38-10 loss to Dallas after registering back-to-back 100-yard performances.

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (6-6): Allen is the first player in NFL history to record 10-plus receptions, 100-plus yards and a touchdown catch in three consecutive games. He has 33 receptions for 436 yards and four scores during that stretch, and his 77 catches is tied for fourth in the league while his 1,032 receiving yards rank fifth. Defensive end Joey Bosa is fifth in the NFL with 11.5 sacks while cornerback Casey Hayward and free safety Tre Boston have recorded four interceptions apiece for a unit that is fourth in scoring defense (17.7 points).

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Redskins hold a 7-3 lead in the all-time series and prevailed in the most recent meeting, 30-24 in overtime on Nov. 3, 2013.

2. Chargers RB Melvin Gordon (775 rushing yards) hasn't fumbled in 249 touches this season after having a total of eight (losing six) over his first two NFL campaigns.

3. Washington OLB Ryan Kerrigan is one sack away from reaching double digits for the third time in four seasons.

PREDICTION: Chargers 30, Redskins 19

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12-10-2017, 09:47 AM

Titans vs. Cardinals Preview and Predictions

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The Tennessee Titans hope to maintain their hold on first place in the AFC South when they visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Tennessee shares the same record as Jacksonville but sits atop the division by virtue of its 37-16 road victory over the Jaguars in Week 2.

The Titans have grabbed the top spot by winning six of their last seven contests, including last week's 24-13 triumph over Houston. Arizona is coming off its third defeat in four games, a 32-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but is looking to avoid a second consecutive non-winning season under coach Bruce Arians. With Adrian Peterson unlikely to face Tennessee due to a neck injury, the Cardinals again may have to put their running game in the hands of Kerwynn Williams, who gained 97 yards on 16 carries against the Rams despite playing with two cracked ribs. Arizona has won two of its last three meetings with the Titans, including a 20-10 triumph on Oct. 23, 2005 in the last matchup in the desert.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Titans -3. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE TITANS (8-4): Quarterback Marcus Mariota likely is licking his lips at the chance to face another NFC team, as he has thrown 20 touchdown passes and only three interceptions in eight such career contests. Tennessee's rushing attack has been tremendous this season as DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry have combined for 1,147 yards and nine TDs. Cornerback Logan Ryan remains in the concussion protocol but participated in practice on Thursday and hopes to play against the Cardinals.

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (5-7): Larry Fitzgerald made 10 catches for 98 yards and a touchdown last week, giving him 1,207 receptions and 15,267 yards in his career. The 34-year-old joined Jerry Rice (1,549) and Tony Gonzalez (1,325) as the only players in history with 1,200 catches and moved past Isaac Bruce (15,208) for fourth place - and 26 away from overtaking Randy Moss (15,292) for third - on the all-time list in receiving yards. Long snapper Aaron Brewer has been on injured reserve with a broken arm but has practiced this week and could be activated for Sunday's game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Arizona placed Rudy Ford (knee) on injured reserve and signed fellow S Harlan Miller from the practice squad.

2. Tennessee placed DE DaQuan Jones (biceps) on injured reserve and signed TE Luke Stocker.

3. Arizona CB Patrick Peterson and Tennessee LB Wesley Woodyard were named their respective teams' nominee for the 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

PREDICTION: Titans 34, Cardinals 23

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12-10-2017, 09:47 AM

Eagles vs. Rams Preview and Predictions

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The Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles feature high-octane offenses that are fueled by the top two quarterbacks selected in the 2016 NFL draft. Top overall pick Jared Goff will look to lead the Rams to a victory at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday over the Eagles and Wentz, who was tabbed with the second overall selection of that draft.

"Obviously it'll be fun to play against him, but I'm more excited to play their team," Goff (3,184 yards, 20 TDs, eight INTs) said of Wentz (3,009 yards, 29 TDs, six INTs) and the Eagles. "... They're a great team and obviously one of the best in the league for a reason." The Rams have their reasons, too, with Goff at the top of the list as the 23-year-old threw for two touchdowns for the second straight week and guided his team to its sixth win in seven outings with a 32-16 triumph at Arizona. Philadelphia was unable to clinch the NFC East title after seeing its nine-game winning streak snapped with a 24-10 loss to Seattle, but the Eagles can wrap up the division with either a win or tie or a Dallas loss or tie this week. Wentz, 24, threw for a season-high 348 passing yards against the Seahawks, but failed to throw for multiple touchdowns for the first time since Week 4.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Rams -2.5. O/U: 48

ABOUT THE EAGLES (10-2): Nelson Agholor reeled in a touchdown pass for the second straight game to go along with seven receptions for 141 yards against the Seahawks. The 24-year-old has scored seven times to tie fellow wideout Alshon Jeffery and tight end Zach Ertz for the team lead. Ertz, who ranks fourth among NFL tight ends with 57 receptions and 663 receiving yards, exited concussion protocol on Thursday and is in line to play versus Los Angeles. The running-back-by-committee approach of LeGarrette Blount, Jay Ajayi and rookie Corey Clement failed to get untracked versus Seattle, but could get going against Los Angeles' 27th-ranked rush defense (122.8 yards per game).

ABOUT THE RAMS (9-3): Todd Gurley leads the NFC with 1,502 scrimmage yards and is tied for first with 11 total touchdowns headed into a tilt versus a stingy Philadelphia rush defense that surrendered an NFL-best 68.1 yards per game. Sammy Watkins continues to make the most of limited receptions, finding the end zone in four of his last five games despite reeling in just 13 catches. Inside linebacker Alec Ogletree also scored a touchdown on a 41-yard interception return last week versus the Cardinals, but injured his left elbow while making a tackle to put his availability in question against Philadelphia.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Goff has thrown for 709 yards with five TDs and one interception in his past two home games.

2. The Eagles rank first in the NFL in point margin (plus-146) and third in offensive yards per game (385.1), while the Rams rank second (plus-139) and fourth (372.7), respectively.

3. Sunday's contest will mark only the eighth time in the common draft era that two quarterbacks who went first and second overall will square off against the other.

PREDICTION: Rams 27, Eagles 21

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12-10-2017, 09:48 AM

Best Bets - Week 14 Totals

NFL Week 14 Best Bets – Totals

We've reached the final month of the NFL regular season and it should be an exciting stretch drive. Chances are we see quite a few meaningful games throughout the league in Week 17, but for now it's about starting off on the right note in December.

This is the time of year when we get plenty of division rematches each week and those “must win” scenarios as well.

This week's totals Best Bets touch on a little bit of both so let's get right to the plays.

Best Bet #1: Oakland/Kansas City Under 48.5

This is one of four division rematch games in Week 14 as the first meeting between Oakland and Kansas City was a TNF thriller. Oakland ended up winning that game 31-30 thanks to four untimed downs at the end of the game due to penalties. It was a wild loss for the Chiefs to experience and not much has gone right for KC since then.

The Chiefs are 1-4 SU and ATS since that loss, and now find themselves tied with Oakland and L.A for tops in the AFC West. It's been quite a crash, but if there ever is a way to get back on track, a home win against a division rival is usually a good place to start.

For Kansas City to win this game, they'll need to rely on a defense that has been much better at home than on the road this year. Last week in New York this Chiefs unit gave up 38 points to the Jets, but in five home games this season they've yet to allow more then 20 points against. That 18.8 allowed per home game average matches up quite well with an Oakland attack that scores 17.4 per road game this year. Add in the fact that this game is basically for 1st place in the division, eight of the last nine meetings in KC have stayed under, and Oakland on a 1-6 O/U run in division games, this might be a race to 20.

Finally we can't forget about the division rematch flip flop angle in play here after the first meeting finished with 61 points, especially when VegasInsider.com's betting percentage numbers show more than 90% of the early action has bettors expecting another shootout between these two clubs. I am definitely not of that mindset as both offenses appear to be shells of their early-season selves, and both defenses will be looking for redemption after that first meeting. This number could even continue to rise as Sunday nears, but if it does I'll just be adding another unit or two on an 'under' I already like at the current number.

Best Bet #2: Green Bay/Cleveland Over 40.5

Green Bay is one of those clubs in a proverbial “must win” spot as they try to remain within reach of a playoff spot as QB Aaron Rodgers potential return looms. The Packers chances of getting that W against a team that's a combined 1-27 SU the past two years is probably pretty good in the eyes of many, but Green Bay is still fighting for their lives right now with a backup QB that they don't seem to fully trust.

Cleveland just wants to win and avoid the possibility of a winless season. That mindset has been evident in Cleveland's strategy the past few weeks as they are continuously aggressive when the opportunity presents itself, they just haven't been able to get over that final hump. But with a home game against Baltimore and road contests against Chicago and Pittsburgh left, this home game against a banged up Packers team might be the last legitimate shot Cleveland has at winning a game. That tells me that the Browns will continue to be of an aggressive mindset and one way or another, hopefully that turns into points.

Green Bay's offense has started to figure a few things out with Hundley under center as they've put up 23+ in three of their last four games overall. Hundley was brilliant on SNF against Pittsburgh a few weeks ago, and on the road against a much weaker AFC North foe, I wouldn't be shocked to see Hundley have another good day at the office. After all, Green Bay is a perfect 4-0 O/U the last four times they've been on the road against an AFC team.

Cleveland, well is Cleveland, and trusting them to do anything good is tough. But WR Josh Gordon's return to the lineup paid immediate dividends in L.A last week, and now Gordon gets his first opportunity to be back at home. Cleveland home games have been death to 'over' bettors as they are 0-10 O/U in the last 10, but eventually a trend like that turns around, and what better spot to do it in a game featuring backups/rookie QB's when the majority of bettors (65%) are going to the low side once again. I mean, it makes perfect sense for a game to break out with 60-70 points scored when it involves a Cleveland team that you can never really trust right?

Bottom line, this is going to sort of feel like a playoff game for both teams with Green Bay playing to stay in contention and Cleveland trying to avoid 0-16. With that being the case, neither OC will be shy about pulling out all the stops in order to get the W, and with two young QB's in there prone to INT's and mistakes, we have the potential for a lot of short field drives in this one. As long as both sides can turn those opportunities into TD's rather than FG's more often than not (which could be a big if), both sides should finish in the 20's here as this number of 40.5 easily gets eclipsed.

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12-10-2017, 09:49 AM

Best Bets - Week 14 Sides

NFL Week 14 Best Bets – Sides

When you look across the entire NFL betting board for Week 14 games, the feeling of this week potentially being one of those “tricky” ones the league sees often a few times a year tends to take hold. We've got two games still currently without point spreads, and including TNF's game in Atlanta, eight games feature spreads in the +/- 3 range.

That's a big number of games fitting that range and when that's the case it may be better to lean towards an “against the grain” approach because toss-up games like this could end up going either way.

So with that being said, this week's Best Bets in the NFL take those words to heart as there are two home teams that are laying points in that -3 or lower range that nobody really seems to want this week. And that's just fine by me.

Best Bet #1: Jacksonville Jaguars -2.5

The Jaguars sit at 8-4 SU and in a share of 1st place in the AFC South entering the week. But despite winning four of their last five overall and having one of the best defensive units against the passing game in the league, the majority of bettors have shown already that they've got no problem fading the Jaguars this week.

That's because in today's “what have you done for me lately society,” Jacksonville's opponent this week are the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle just ended Philadelphia's nine-game win streak on national television last week and can surely go out on the road and beat Jacksonville right? Well nearly 90% of the ATS money according to VegasInsider.com believes that to be the case as the Seahawks are being bet ATS and SU like this game doesn't have to even be played.

However, this is a brutal sandwich spot for Seattle after that primetime showdown against the Eagles, and before another big time game with a home game against the 1st place Rams on deck. Seattle does catch a bit of a break with this being a 4:25 pm EST start time, but the cross-country flip to Florida doesn't help much, and neither does this matchup really.

Seattle's best strength offensively is Russell Wilson (in general), but specifically through the air attack. Much is made of Wilson being the leading rusher on the team as well, but even with the Jags defensive weakness being against the run, Seattle's got zero threat of a running game outside of Wilson, so putting a spy on him most plays should negate some of Wilson's production in that aspect.

That leaves the passing game where Jacksonville is supremely confident in their backend DB's to make plays, and that's if their top tier pass rush doesn't get their first. No matter which way you slice it, the matchup is simply not one that bodes well for Seattle.

And yes, backing Blake Bortles to not only win but cover a point spread as well has to be concerning to some degree, but Seattle's defense can be had – especially now with all their injuries – and there is no chance Seattle's D brings the same kind of intensity we saw from them against Philly (and probably next week vs. LA Rams) on the plane with them for this non-conference game. It won't be a Jacksonville rout, but if the oddsmakers are going to need a small home favorite to cover, I've got no problem joining them in that regard for this contest.

Best Bet #2: L.A Rams -2.5

Speaking of the Rams and Eagles, they meet in L.A this week as it's the first time we get to see the top two picks from 2016 battle one another. The fact that it's not only Wentz vs Goff, but this game has serious playoff implications in the NFC, this is going to probably end up being the most heavily bet game during the 4 pm EST slate and you've already got a decided majority showing their hand.

As of now, about 80% of bettors on this game are backing the Eagles both SU and ATS as the Philadelphia bandwagon continues to roll on with it's most loyal passengers asserting that last week's loss in Seattle was nothing more than a bump in the road. But although last week was a brutal spot for Philadelphia, this week's spot isn't much better.

For one, you've already got a bit of reverse line movement on this game in favor of L.A after they opened up in the -1 to -1.5 range. The line isn't likely to hit -3 as oddsmakers will know even more Philly money will pour in then, but a move like that shouldn't be glossed over by anyone, even those wearing Eagles decal beer goggles.

Secondly, fading a team after they had a long winning streak snapped is always a situational spot I've believed in in NFL betting and the Eagles fit that role as well. Yes, Philadelphia actually played quite well in Seattle a week ago in outgaining the Seahawks through the air and on the ground, but now with that unbeatable bubble being burst, you can also say that the one “lay an egg” game every NFL team seems to have every year is still out there to be had for Philadelphia. Who's to say that won't happen this week against a very good Rams team against a Philly team that's probably excited to get back to the East Coast.

So with the Rams on a money-making tear of 6-1 ATS in their last seven, at home and looking to make a statement against a NFC rival that many have already anointed as the Super Bowl participant in a few months, I expect the best from the Rams this week. They've got an explosive offensive attack that can easily keep pace if this game turns into a shootout. The one concern is the idea of L.A looking ahead to their rematch with Seattle on deck, but with the hype and magnitude this game already has, most of those concerns should subside rather quickly.

Public underdogs are not ones that have a great success rate in NFL betting, and I'm betting the Eagles in that role this week end up causing quite a few bankrolls to take a hit Sunday evening with a loss in L.A.

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12-10-2017, 09:49 AM

Sunday's Top 5 Wagers

Carolina Panthers +2.5 over Minnesota Vikings

If I’m speaking frankly, this is a hunch more than anything. The trends and momentum all favor the Vikings, who will hit the road to play in hostile territory for the third straight game. They’ve proven themselves after outlasting Atlanta last week and Detroit the week prior.

But eventually the bottom has to fall out with the Vikings. It’s sort of a trend that we see in college football where the top teams keep getting randomly dethroned. However, losing to the Panthers would be anything but random. They’re still a good football team.

Minnesota has an unbelievably hot 4-0 SU and ATS road record heading in to this game, but it’s just too good to be true at this point. Mike Zimmer has done an incredible job with this squad that’s undeniably worth Coach of the Year consideration. He’s playing with his backup backfield after all. Still, there’s a feeling that the bubble on this team is about to pop.

Carolina already experienced that awful, bursting sensation when they were throttled by the Saints in Week 13. That’s their tendency this year. The Panthers can pick up huge, rolling victories and follow them up with brutal losses that seem to come out of nowhere. Fortunately, they seem to have thick skin.

If this game has letdown potential for any team, it’s the Vikings. They’re riding just a bit too high right now and it’s been a long time since they’ve faced a truly great team operating at full capacity. Obviously you can tell from the tone of this section that both team represent good wagers. I just don’t want to be on the wrong side of the levy when the bow breaks for the Vikings.

Los Angeles Chargers -6.0 over Washington Redskins

This is a friendly reminder not to be intimidated by this betting line. The Chargers deserve to be favorites for a lot of reasons, most notably that they’re playing playoff worthy football. As for the Washington Redskins, it’s a real dumpster fire these days. This team has just fought uphill against bad management, bad luck and bad injuries.

Sure, they’ve had plenty of time to recalibrate after taking a beating from Dallas last week but I don’t know if they have the pieces to lay down a solid foundation again. The Chargers have been a piss poor 2-4 ATS at home this year, but are riding a breezy 3-1 SU and ATS run that’s worth cashing in on here.

Oakland Raiders +4.0 over Kansas City Chiefs

Could things get any worse for the Chiefs? You bet they can! Kansas City losing a shootout to Josh McCown is a sign of just how predictable and broken the Chiefs have become. As for the Raiders, they absolutely feel like a late blooming onion with their running game thundering downhill thanks to the inevitable explosion of a now-game-ready Marshawn Lynch.

There are zero elements that are truly trustworthy on either side. Oakland is brutal on the road at 0-3-1 ATS while the Chiefs are horrible overall. All that means is that the line here is far too generous, making the Raiders a surprisingly, phenomenal value play either with the points or on the moneyline.

New York Jets -1.0 over Denver Broncos

Nearly four weeks ago, we all panicked that the Jets were no longer a fun betting team. At least I did. Losing to Tampa is usually a bad sign in 2017. However, the Jets have shown some spice with a 35-27 loss to Carolina and a 38-31 steamrolling of Kansas City. This team is putting up some serious points, but they’ve also faced some harsh lines.

This spread seems absolutely perfect. The Jets in a pick ‘em is a fun play against a Denver team that is 0-8 SU and ATS since their bye week with zero relief in sight. While New York remains one of the delightful surprises of the 2017 NFL betting season, Denver remains the most glaring and unexpected disappointment. I don’t get it either, but I’m not going to look a gift horse in the mouth while I’m trying to sort out the mess.

Philadelphia Eagles +2.0 over Los Angeles Rams

The Eagles were brought back to earth in a violent manner by the Seattle Seahawks, and now they have to travel out west again to take on the Rams. This is going to be fun. How often do we get the top-two picks from the same year battling it out in games that actually matter?

This is the game where we find out what Philadelphia is made of. People have made a big deal out of their play-doh schedule, and it turns out that we were right to keep bringing it up. The Eagles have to prove to the world that they’re tougher mentally than most teams that just took a beating and I’m willing to pay to find out.

The Rams themselves proved to be worthy of conference consideration when they beat New Orleans in a war of attrition 26-20 two weeks ago, and carried through that momentum by beating up on the Cardinals. If there’s one glaring weakness with the Rams, it’s their rushing defence and the Eagles are soaring in to town with three known weapons in Ajayi, Blount and Clement that can do damage.

Goff and Wentz have both proven to be animals in the pocket, and each have some good weapons. Gurley is by far the deadliest, and a huge reason why the Rams are an unreal 4-2 ATS at home this year, but Wentz has a wider variety. That leaves the Eagles better focused to attack this game with a more decisive game plan.

As usual, if the Rams are playing a team that is relatively equal then I’m going with the team that has the better quarterback. Right now, that means backing Wentz in a bounce back game for the Eagles.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:49 AM

CHRIS JORDAN

While it's true the Seattle Seahawks have won the last four meetings, this is not the same Jacksonville Jaguars doormt everyone has walked over in recent years.

What has been a topsy-turvy, strange season that has flown by, the Jaguars have been one of the more consistent teams thanks to a stringent defense that ranks No. 1 in the league.

Jacksonville, which has won five of six has the 20th best rushing D and the No. 1 passing defense in the NFL, to form the stingiest stop unit this side of the 1985 Chicago Bears. Okay, maybe not that good, but you get the point.

And for Seattle to have to travel cross country to challenge this team on its field will be a tall task.

The Jaguars expect to get linebacker and leading tackler Telvin Smith back after missing last week's game, which is more bad news for the Seahawks, who could be ripe for a letdown after last week's win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jacksonville hasn't had the pleasure of hosting a game that held meaning this late in the season, let alone played a home game with this much at stake, in nearly a decade. Today, they can clinch a postseason berth against a team that is already considered a perennial playoff contender.

Seattle's Russell Wilson will be under duress the entire game, and won't be able to find a rhythm, while the Jacksonville defense will its offensive teammates plenty of opportunities with good field position and potentially several turnovers.

As for Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles, he has been at his best in the red zone this season, completing 22 of 41 passes for 140 yards, with 12 touchdowns and no interceptions inside the 20-yard line.

Take the Jags today.

1* JAGUARS

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:49 AM

TOMMY BRUNSON

Comp play winner for Sunday is the Raiders plus the points against the Chiefs.

It's been a long, long time since Kansas City was the toast of the NFL and sitting pretty at 5-0. Since then? Well, all KC has done is win only one game and cover one game over the past 7 games on the schedule. Included is a 31-30 setback in Oakland back on October 19th that the refs had a major hand in, but a loss is still a loss in this league.

The Raiders have put together wins in their last pair and in 3 of their last 4 games, as they have now evened their mark at 6-6 to pull in a 3-way tie with the Chiefs and the Chargers for the AFC West Division lead.

Have to take the points out for a spin today, as there is no way in the world I trust this Kansas City team to cover a number against anybody right now. Remember, this is the same Chiefs team that led last week against the Jets 14-0, only to allow New York to post 38-points in that wild 38-31 final in favor of the Jets.

At 5-0 it sure looked like Kansas City was a lock for at least the division title, but right now they cannot be counted on to even win a game.

Oakland has covered 8 of their last 11 trips to Arrowhead, so I say grab the points in a very big division clash here on Week 14 of the season as the Raiders keep it close in Kansas City.

3* OAKLAND

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:49 AM

JEFF BENTON

Your Sunday freebie is the Panthers as the home dog against the red-hot Vikings.

Minnesota is now 10-2 straight up, they are riding an 8-game straight up win streak, and a 7-game against the spread win streak. They beat Carolina 22-10 last season in Charlotte, and they are the current # 1 seed in the NFC.

That's all fine and dandy, but the Norsemen are in a tough spot today, as they play on the road for the third week in a row, and this shapes up to be a letdown spot after pretty much sewing up the NFC North with last week's win in Atlanta and Detroit's loss to Baltimore.

The Panthers are "still in the hunt" on the Wild Card board, and while they suffered a crippling division loss to the Saints last week in New Orleans, they are back home for the first of 3 straight on their home turf, and they have been able to win and cover their last pair at home with wins over Miami and Atlanta.

I know it is hard to find fault with the Minnesota "juggernaut", but with the sense of urgency resting with the Wild Card seeking home underdog, go ahead and grab the Panthers plus the points versus the Vikings who are playing their 3rd straight on the road.

2* CAROLINA

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:50 AM

JOEY JUICE

Let's back the Eastern Conference leading Boston Celtics on the road vs. the Detroit Pistons this afternoon. Boston just had their four game winning streak snapped with a 105-102 road loss to the Spurs Friday night. Detroit however, just dropped their fifth straight game 102-98 at home to Golden State. Revenge game here for Boston as they lost their previous matchup vs The Pistons 118-108 in Boston back on November 27.

While the Pistons may have started the season hot (14-6 in their first 20 games), they’ve fallen back down to earth with five straight losses. It just seems like Detroit keeps coming up a play or two short, losing four straight by five points or less. The Pistons just can't close out teams. Boston is playing amazing ball this season, even with the injuries and the youthful rotation.

Look for the Celtics to get the when and the cover in this one.

4* BOSTON

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:50 AM

CAPPERS ACCESS
(NFL)
Chiefs
Giants
Rams
Steelers

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:50 AM

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

NFL Sunday Free Pick Denver Broncos (+) vs New York Jets @ 4:05 ET

I am well aware of the fact that the Broncos ATS streak of futility has reached 8 straight games. However, this is Denver's only home game in a span of 5 weeks and I expect them to make the most of it. Turnovers have played a major role in their struggles of late but if you look at the statistics, the Broncos truly have put up an impressive margin in yardage at home despite what their record shows. Denver is averaging 348 yards per game at home while allowing just 270 yards per game in the Mile High city. Now the Broncos host a Jets team that is off of an upset win versus the Chiefs last week. Certainly New York deserves some credit for coming up with that win (although Kansas City is slumping big-time) but lets not forget that, prior to that game, the Jets had lost 5 of their 6 prior games. Also, NY has lost 4 of their 5 road games this season with their lone win coming against a Browns team that hasn't won a game all season! Free Pick on DENVER

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:50 AM

BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Sunday, Dec 10 is:

Houston Texans -2.5 over SF 49ers.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:51 AM

NFL opening line report: Focus is on the NFC in Week 14 with several key matchups
Patrick Everson

"We anticipate Saints money from the public, and this line could head south sooner than later."

Without question, the best Week 14 NFL games are in the NFC, as the playoff picture continues to evolve. Patrick Everson checks in on the opening lines for a handful of matchups, with insights from Scott Cooley, odds consultant for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker.eu.

New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (-2)

New Orleans had a one-game hiccup, then got right back to its winning ways and now stands atop the NFC South. The Saints (9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS) saw their eight-game win streak end in Week 12 at the Los Angeles Rams, but came home Sunday and beat Carolina 31-21 as a 5.5-point chalk.

Defending NFC champion Atlanta is making things tough for itself to even get back to the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl. The Falcons (7-5 SU, 5-7 ATS) had a nice little three-game SU and ATS win streak, then had a dismal offensive showing and lost at home to Minnesota 14-9 as a 2-point favorite in Week 13.

“Our team was anywhere from a pick ‘em to -3 for this matchup,” Cooley said. “The deuce felt like a fair number. We can see where the bettors are leaning early and adjust from there. We anticipate Saints money from the public, and this line could head south sooner than later.”

Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers (+1)

Minnesota just keeps on rolling behind a top-notch defense that ranks No. 2 in the league in scoring, allowing just 17 points per game. On Sunday, the Vikings (10-2 SU, 9-3 ATS) went to Atlanta as a 2-point underdog and won a defensive slog 14-9.

Carolina (8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS) won and cashed four straight heading into Sunday’s showdown with New Orleans. But the Panthers couldn’t keep it going, losing 31-21 catching 5.5 points.

“No matter how many wins, the Vikings don’t get any love from the general betting public,” Cooley said. “Sharps were on them again (against the Saints), and likely will be here, but the squares aren’t hopping aboard, so these spreads are kept somewhat at bay. Of course, you have to think Minnesota is going to stumble at some point.”

Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams (no line)

Philadelphia has been the class of the NFC this season, but its impressive winning streak of nine games SU and eight games ATS finally ended Sunday night. The Eagles (10-2 SU, 9-3 ATS) went off as 3.5-point road chalk against Seattle and lost outright, 24-10.

Los Angeles is red-hot of late, going 6-1 SU and ATS in its last seven outings. The NFC West-leading Rams (9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS) doubled up Arizona 32-16 giving 7.5 points on the road Sunday.

With Philly having played in the Sunday nighter, Bookmaker.eu won’t post the line on this game until Monday.

“Depending on how Sunday night plays out, we could make this anywhere from a pick to L.A. a small ‘dog,” Cooley said. “If the latter happens, the Rams feel like a very live ‘dog at home. Despite the two prolific offenses, I expect to see sharp players on the under.”

Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5)

Kansas City started the season 5-0 SU and ATS and was 6-2 SU and ATS through eight weeks. The Chiefs (6-6 SU and ATS) haven’t won since then, dumping four in a row to fall into a three-way logjam atop the AFC West with Oakland and San Diego. On Sunday, K.C. blew a 14-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and ultimately lost to the New York Jets 38-31 as a 4-point road fave.

Oakland has also played far below expectations this season, but has won three of its last four (1-2-1 ATS). In Week 13, the Raiders (6-6 SU, 4-7-1 ATS) held off the New York Giants 24-17 giving 10 points at home.

“Early action from the pros has been on Oakland, which prompted a 1-point move. They really don’t like this K.C. squad right now, and it’s obvious why,” Cooley said of sharp Raiders action forcing Bookmaker down to K.C. -3.5. “That said, you know this losing streak is going to end soon, and this is a season-defining type of game for the Chiefs. Expect their best effort here.”

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:52 AM

NFL's biggest betting mismatches: Week 14
Monty Andrews

Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (-4, 47.5)

Raiders' ragged secondary vs. Chiefs' elite ball security

The AFC West is officially the craziest division in the NFL, with three teams tied for the division lead as we enter the final four weeks of the regular season. This week's encounter between the streaking Raiders and the tumbling Chiefs will have a significant impact on how the final standings play out - and despite Kansas City having squandered what was a comfortable lead just a month ago, it has a sizeable edge in this one when it comes to retaining possession on offense.

The Oakland pass defense is a major reason why the Raiders are sitting at .500 through 13 weeks rather than leading the division by several games. By any measure, Oakland has struggled mightily to contain opposing signal callers, surrendering 20 pass touchdowns with just one interception; only one other team, the Atlanta Falcons (three), have fewer than five INTs. In addition, Oakland's 108.2 passer rating against is easily the worst in football.

Despite Kansas City's recent struggles, don't expect the Raiders secondary to suddenly look like world beaters against Alex Smith. The Chiefs have perennially been one of the lowest-turnover offenses in football with Smith at the helm, and 2017 is no exception - Kansas City has thrown just six interceptions, tied for the fourth-fewest in the league. Look for Smith to pick apart Oakland's pass defense, which should at least give the Chiefs a fighting chance of ending their four-game losing skid.

Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns (+3.5, 40.5)

Packers' red-zone proficiency vs. Browns' broken defense

No Aaron Rodgers? No problem - okay, several problems, but not as many as fans and bettors thought after the Packers lost their franchise quarterback to a collarbone injury in a Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Green Bay evened its record at 6-6 with an impressive 26-20 overtime win over Tampa Bay, and with Rodgers due back later this month, a postseason spot remains in play. The Packers will look to improve their chances this week by exploiting a major edge in red-zone play against winless Cleveland.

If there is one area where Green Bay has remained as potent as ever, it is in turning red-zone opportunities into six points. The Packers come into Week 14 with a success rate of nearly 65 percent inside the opponents' 20-yard line, the third-best rate in the league. That red-zone proficiency was on full display in last week's victory over the Buccaneers, when Aaron Jones ran in his only carry from the Tampa Bay 20-yard line to give the Packers a critical victory.

The Browns have been halfway decent at limiting opponent yardage (327.2, 10th in NFL), but are lagging behind in just about every other defensive metric. That includes red-zone points against, with Cleveland having allowed a touchdown on 68.6 percent of foes' trips inside their 20 - the second-worst rate in the NFL. The Browns' chances of earning win No. 1 will likely hinge on their ability to hold Green Bay to field goals - and if that's the case, bettors shouldn't hold their breath.

San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans (-3, 43)

49ers' third-down troubles vs. Texans' punt-forcing prowess

A two-game losing skid and a date with a suddenly improving San Francisco team has the host Texans staring at a minuscule edge in the Vegas line this weekend. Yet, despite having lost four of its past five games to guarantee a non-winning season, Houston is still in good position heading into Week 14. Not only have the Texans prevailed in two of their previous three home games, but they have been a force on third downs - and the 49ers, for lack of a more eloquent turn of phrase, have not.

Perhaps the switch at quarterback from C.J. Beathard to Jimmy Garoppolo will mean great things for the 49ers on third down - after all, they went a stunning 10-for-18 in such situations in Garoppolo's first start in the red and gold. But one game is just that - and if you look at the season, San Francisco is still converting just 36.3 percent of third downs, good for 26th out of 32 teams. And getting to third down 18 times against the Texans probably won't turn out nearly as well for Garoppolo and the visitors.

Only five teams have been stingier on third down than the Texans, who have forced a punt or fourth-down try on 65.9 percent of opponent opportunities. Houston has been even tighter over the previous three games, allowing teams to extend drives or score on just 31.4 percent of third-down chances. And with opponents converting just 32.4 percent of their third-down opportunities at NRG Stadium, it could be a long afternoon for Garoppolo and the rest of the San Francisco offense.

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (-6, 44)

Ravens' ball-hawking skills vs. Big Ben's interception troubles

The Ravens still have a shot at the NFC North title - albeit a small one - as they prepare to visit Ben Roethlisberger and the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Baltimore did its part to remain in the hunt with a 44-20 drubbing of the Detroit Lions - its third consecutive victory - and will be looking to atone for a 26-9 loss to the Steelers in their previous meeting Oct. 1. Even though Heinz Field is Big Ben's personal playground, the Ravens have the secondary to make life miserable for him.

The Ravens continue to lead the NFL in interceptions with 20 - four more than the runner-up Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. And while it's fair to note that eight of those picks came in Baltimore's first two games - specifically, four each against the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns - the Ravens are still a top-six interception unit even if they hadn't recorded an INT in either of those contests. Opponents throw a pick on 5.14 percent of passing plays vs. Baltimore.

Roethlisberger escaped with just one interception in the Steelers' Week 4 triumph in Baltimore, but that was largely because his team ran the ball an unbelievable 42 times in the victory. Pittsburgh passers - yes, plural, thanks to Robert Golden's 44-yard completion in a Week 7 win over Cincinnati - come into this weekend with (12) interceptions, the seventh-most of any team. And with the Ravens looking to make up for their earlier loss, Pittsburgh might want to fire up 35 more carries for Le'Veon Bell.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:52 AM

NFL
Long Sheet

Week 14

Sunday, December 10

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DETROIT (6 - 6) at TAMPA BAY (4 - 8) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
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CHICAGO (3 - 9) at CINCINNATI (5 - 7) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-33 ATS (-23.3 Units) in road games in December games since 1992.
CHICAGO is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in road games in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
CHICAGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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INDIANAPOLIS (3 - 9) at BUFFALO (6 - 6) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 against the spread versus INDIANAPOLIS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-0 straight up against INDIANAPOLIS 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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SEATTLE (8 - 4) at JACKSONVILLE (8 - 4) - 12/10/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 67-37 ATS (+26.3 Units) in December games since 1992.
JACKSONVILLE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against NFC West division opponents since 1992.
JACKSONVILLE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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OAKLAND (6 - 6) at KANSAS CITY (6 - 6) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 33-59 ATS (-31.9 Units) in December games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 4-1 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (10 - 2) at CAROLINA (8 - 4) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 112-83 ATS (+20.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
CAROLINA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in December games since 1992.
CAROLINA is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-13 ATS (+17.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-13 ATS (+17.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0 straight up against CAROLINA 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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GREEN BAY (6 - 6) at CLEVELAND (0 - 12) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 186-131 ATS (+41.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 66-38 ATS (+24.2 Units) in December games since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 61-36 ATS (+21.4 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
CLEVELAND is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
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SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 10) at HOUSTON (4 - 8) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
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WASHINGTON (5 - 7) at LA CHARGERS (6 - 6) - 12/10/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
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NY JETS (5 - 7) at DENVER (3 - 9) - 12/10/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY JETS are 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
DENVER is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
DENVER is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DENVER is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses this season.
DENVER is 58-83 ATS (-33.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
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TENNESSEE (8 - 4) at ARIZONA (5 - 7) - 12/10/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 48-27 ATS (+18.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
ARIZONA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
ARIZONA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 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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PHILADELPHIA (10 - 2) at LA RAMS (9 - 3) - 12/10/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
LA RAMS is 183-228 ATS (-67.8 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 183-228 ATS (-67.8 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 131-180 ATS (-67.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 142-180 ATS (-56.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LA RAMS is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 62-93 ATS (-40.3 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
LA RAMS is 67-96 ATS (-38.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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DALLAS (6 - 6) at NY GIANTS (2 - 10) - 12/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 37-60 ATS (-29.0 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 4-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 3-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BALTIMORE (7 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (10 - 2) - 12/10/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 104-74 ATS (+22.6 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 91-63 ATS (+21.7 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 3-2 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, December 11

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NEW ENGLAND (10 - 2) at MIAMI (5 - 7) - 12/11/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 24-7 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 24-7 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 23-7 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 62-39 ATS (+19.1 Units) in December games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) off a win against a division rival since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 60-36 ATS (+20.4 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
MIAMI is 70-98 ATS (-37.8 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:53 AM

NFL

Week 14

Trend Report

Sunday, December 10

SAN FRANCISCO @ HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home
Houston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

OAKLAND @ KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

INDIANAPOLIS @ BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Buffalo's last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing at home against Indianapolis

MINNESOTA @ CAROLINA
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

CHICAGO @ CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games

GREEN BAY @ CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Green Bay's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 11 games at home
Cleveland is 4-16-1 ATS in its last 21 games at home

DETROIT @ TAMPA BAY
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games at home
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

DALLAS @ NY GIANTS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Dallas's last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Giants's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Giants's last 7 games

WASHINGTON @ LA CHARGERS
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Chargers's last 7 games
LA Chargers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games

TENNESSEE @ ARIZONA
Tennessee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Arizona's last 18 games at home

NY JETS @ DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Jets's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Jets's last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Jets

SEATTLE @ JACKSONVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Jacksonville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Jacksonville's last 6 games

PHILADELPHIA @ LA RAMS
Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Rams is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Rams is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

BALTIMORE @ PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:54 AM

NFL

Week 14

Sunday's games
Lions (6-6) @ Buccaneers (4-8)— Stafford hurt his hand late in loss to Ravens LW; check status. Untested Iowa alum Rudock is his backup. Lions allowed 74 points in losing last two games (turnover ratio of -5); they’re 4-2 on road, losing by 14 in Superdome, 24 in Baltimore. Tampa Bay lost seven of last eight games; they got QB Winston back last week, and are 3-2 at home, losing 19-14 to Patriots, 17-3 to Carolina. Detroit won three of last four series games, winning 27-20/23-20ot in last two visits here, with last visit here in ’11. NFC South non-divisional home teams are 7-10 vs spread; NFC North road teams are 7-6. Last five Detroit games went over total; four of Buccaneers’ five home games stayed under.

Bears (3-9) @ Bengals (5-7)— Last week, Bears were first team in NFL history to run a punt back for a TD, not allow a TD, win turnover battle and still lose the game. Last two weeks combined, Bears have run 85 plays for 287 yards- not good. Short week for Bengals after blowing 17-0 lead in Monday night loss to hated Steelers. Since 2005, Cincy is 5-9-1 vs spread in game the week following loss to Pittsburgh. Bengals covered their last four games; they’re 3-3 SU at home, 2-3 as home favorites. Chicago lost its last five gamesBengals won four of last six series games; teams split four meetings played here. AFC North non-divisional home favorites are 5-5-1 vs spread; NFC North road underdogs are 6-6. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven Bengal games.

Colts (3-9) @ Bills (6-6)— Bills QB Taylor hurt his knee LW, would be replaced here by rookie Peterman who threw five picks in one dreadful half vs Chargers in his only NFL start. Buffalo lost four of its last five games; they’re 4-2 at home, 2-0-1 as home favorites. Indy lost six of its last seven games; they’re 2-4 as road underdogs, with only win 20-14 (+7) in Houston. Colts won seven of last nine series games, but most of that was in Manning era for Colts; Indy lost 30-7/27-14 in last two visits here. AFC East non-divisional home favorites are 3-4-1 vs spread; AFC South road underdogs are 4-4-1. Bills are -8 in turnovers their last five games; they were +14 in their first seven. Last four Indy games stayed under the total.

Seahawks (8-4) @ Jaguars (8-4)— Seahawks won seven of their last nine games; they won last four road games, after losing first two- Seattle is 1-2 as road underdogs. Jacksonville won five of its last six games; they’re 4-2 at home, 2-2 as home favorites, losing to Titans/Rams. Jaguars allowed 23+ points in their four losses; they’re 8-0 when they allow 17 or less. Seahawks scored 22+ points in six of their last seven games. Seattle is 5-2 against the Jaguars; home side won last four series games. Teams split four games played here. NFC West non-divisional road underdogs are 4-7 vs spread; AFC South home favorites are 5-4-1. Under is 6-2 in Seattle’s last eight games, 5-1 in Jaguars’ last six.

Raiders (6-6) @ Chiefs (6-6)— Teams are in 3-way tie with Chargers atop AFC West. Chiefs lost six of last seven games after a 5-0 start; KC is 3-2 as home favorites, winning by 7-9-8 points, losing to Steelers/Bills. Chiefs have only one takeaway (-4) in their last four games. Raiders won three of last four games; they’re 2-3 in true road games, 1-2 as road underdogs, losing away games by 17-6-20 points, with wins in Nashville, Miami. Chiefs (-3) lost 31-30 in Oakland in Week 7; Raiders gained 505 yards, threw for 417 as they snapped 5-game series skid. Oakland lost its last four games in Arrowhead, by 17-18-6-8 points. Last three Raider games stayed under total, as did three of last four Chief games. KC is 0-4 in games decided by less than 7 points.

Vikings (10-2) @ Panthers (8-4)— Minnesota is on road for third week in a row; they won their last eight games, covered last seven. Vikings are 4-1 in true road games, with only loss 26-9 in Pittsburgh. In their last four games, Minnesota is 27-51 (52.9%) on 3rd down, their opponents 12-46 (26.1%). Carolina won four of its last five games; they’re 3-2 at home, losing to Saints, Eagles, winning by 6-3-24 points. Panthers are 8-4 despite a -7 turnover ratio; they have only 11 takeaways. Carolina scored 11 TD’s on its last 30 drives; eight of them were 75+ yard drives. Vikings won three of last four series games; they won 22-10 in Charlotte LY. Four of last six Viking games went over the total, as have last three Carolina games.

Packers (6-6) @ Browns (0-12)— Winless Cleveland is 3-9 vs spread, 2-3 at home, losing games on Lake Erie by 3-24-3-3-12 points. Browns are -20 in turnovers because in part because Kizer isn’t an NFL-caliber QB; in their last nine games, Cleveland scored 63 points on 21 red zone drives, which is really poor. Green Bay lost five of its last seven games; they’re 2-3 on road, 0-1 as road favorite. Packers have been outscored in 2nd half in six of last seven games. Green Bay is 3-1 against the Browns, winning by 23-28-18 points, winning 31-3 in its last visit here, in ’09. All five Cleveland home games stayed under the total; four of last five Packer games went over. Last two weeks, Green Bay opponents converted 17 of 29 third down plays.

49ers (2-10) @ Texans (4-8)— 49ers won Garoppolo’s first start LW, despite not scoring a TD; they were first team in NFL history to allow punt return for a TD, not score a TD, lose turnover battle and still win the game. Niners won two of last three games; they’re 4-2 vs spread as road underdogs, losing away games by 3-3-3-2-23 points, with win in Chicago. Texans lost five of their last six games; they’re 3-3 at home, 2-2 as home favorites, with wins by 43-16-10 points. In their last three games, Houston lost field position by 13-13-14 yards; they haven’t led at halftime since Watson got hurt. Home side won all three series games; 49ers lost 24-21 in last visits here, in ’09. Despite their win last week, Niners had no TD’s (five FG’s) in five red zone drives.

Redskins (5-7) @ Chargers (6-6)— Chargers are 6-2 in last eight games, winning last three, by 30-22-9 points- they were +10 in turnovers in those games. Bolts won last three home games after losing first three- they’re 1-2 as home favorites. Redskins lost five of last seven games; they are 2-4 on road, beating Rams/Seattle, losing by 9-10-3-24 points. Washington is 7-3 against the Chargers; five of last six series games were decided by 5 or less points or in OT. Teams split four series games that were played in California. Over is 6-2 in last eight Washington games; six of last seven Charger games stayed under. NFC East non-divisional road underdogs are 9-3 against the spread; AFC West home favorites are 4-9 vs spread.

Jets (5-7) @ Broncos (3-9)— Denver is horrible, losing last eight games (0-8 vs spread); their offense was outscored 9-0 by the Miami defense last week. Broncos are 1-4 vs spread as a dog this year- they lost last three home games, by 13-25-3 points. In its last six games, Denver lost field position by 11+ yards five times. Jets lost five of their last seven games; they’re 1-4 on road, with only win by FG in Cleveland. Jets are 3-1 when allowing 20 or less points. 2-6 if they allow more than 20. Denver won four of last five series games; this is Jets’ first visit here since 2011. Four of last six Denver games went over the total, as did three of last four Jet games. AFC East non-divisional underdogs are 10-8-1 vs spread, 6-5 on the road.

Titans (8-4) @ Cardinals (5-7)— Tennessee won six of its last seven games; four of their last five wins were by 4 or less points. Titans are 3-3 on road, 2-2 as road favorites; they’re 7-0 when they score 20+ points, 1-4 if they score less than 20. Arizona was outscored 55-24 in 2nd half of its last three games; they’re at home for 3rd week in row. Cardinals lost three of last four games, are 3-3 at home, 2-2-1 as home underdogs. Arizona leads series 6-4; they won last meeting in OT in Nashville in 2013- this is Titans’ first visit to the desert since ’05. Over is 7-4 in Titans’ last 11 games, 3-0 in Arizona’s last three. Tennessee outscored its last two opponents 28-6 in 2nd half; in their last six games, Titans allowed an average of only 66.5 rushing yards/game.

Eagles (10-2) @ Rams (9-3)— Eagles have 4-game lead with four weeks left; Rams lead by game in NFC West, and visit Seattle next week. Philly had 9-game win streak snapped LW; Eagles are 4-2 on road, 1-1 as road underdogs. Iggles turned ball over five times in last two games, after turning it over only five times in previous seven games. Last week was first time since Week 1 that Philly ran for less than 100 yards. Rams won six of their last seven games; they’re 3-2 as home favorites. LA won field position battle in last seven games; they’re only 9-36 on 3rd down in last three games. Eagles won last four series games; last meeting was in ’14. Rams’ last win was in ’04. Four of last five Eagle games stayed under, as did three of Rams’ last four games.

Cowboys (6-6) @ Giants (2-10)— McAdoo is gone, Manning is back at QB for Giants team that is 1-4 at home, with only win 12-9 in OT over the Chiefs. New York is 1-4 as home underdogs this season. In their last three games, Giants are 10-41 on 3rd down. Cowboys had extra prep time after playing on Thursday LW; they’ve lost three of last four games, are 3-2 on road, losing in Denver, Atlanta, both by 20+ points. Cowboys are 5-3 vs spread as favorites this year, 3-1 on road. Dallas (-4) beat the Giants 19-3 at home in season opener; outrushing them 129-35, winning despite scoring only 16 points in four visits to red zone. Cowboys are 6-3 in last nine series games, but lost 27-20/10-7 in last two visits here.

Ravens (7-5) @ Steelers (10-2)— Shazier/Smith-Schuster are both out for Steelers, after tough win in Cincy Monday night. Steelers won their last seven games; four of their last five wins were by 5 or less points. Pitt is 4-1 at home, 3-2 as home favorites. Ravens won four of last five games, allowing 11.8 ppg; they’re 2-1-1 as road underdogs. Pitt (-3) spanked Ravens 26-9 in Baltimore in Week 4, running ball for 172 yards; Baltimore turned ball over three times (-2), averaged 3.9 ypp. Ravens are +20 in turnovers in their wins, -6 in losses- they have 11 takeaways in their last three games. Baltimore won four of last five series games; they won two of last three visits here, with an OT win, playoff win. Over is 2-0-1 in last three Steeler games, 7-1 in Ravens’ last eight.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:54 AM

NFL
Dunkel

Week 14

Sunday, December 10

Detroit @ Tampa Bay

Game 105-106
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
130.415
Tampa Bay
131.446
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Chicago @ Cincinnati

Game 107-108
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
127.650
Cincinnati
136.908
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 9 1/2
34
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 5 1/2
37 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-5 1/2); Under

Indianapolis @ Buffalo

Game 109-110
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indianapolis
125.223
Buffalo
132.786
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 7 1/2
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
N/A

Seattle @ Jacksonville

Game 111-112
December 10, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
139.476
Jacksonville
138.642
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Jacksonville
by 3 1/2
39 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+3 1/2); Over

Oakland @ Kansas City

Game 113-114
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
131.558
Kansas City
130.226
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
by 4 1/2
47
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+4 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Carolina

Game 115-116
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
141.224
Carolina
136.786
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 4 1/2
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 1
42
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-1); Under

Green Bay @ Cleveland

Game 117-118
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Green Bay
132.655
Cleveland
125.519
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 7
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Green Bay
by 3 1/2
41
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(-3 1/2); Under

San Francisco @ Houston

Game 119-120
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
130.332
Houston
129.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 3
43
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+3); Under

Washington @ LA Chargers

Game 121-122
December 10, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
134.238
LA Chargers
137.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Chargers
by 3 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Chargers
by 7
46
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+7); Over

NY Jets @ Denver

Game 123-124
December 10, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Jets
123.410
Denver
127.227
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 4
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 1
41
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-1); Under

Tennessee @ Arizona

Game 125-126
December 10, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee
136.312
Arizona
131.224
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee
by 5
40
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 3
44
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee
(-3); Under

Philadelphia @ LA Rams

Game 127-128
December 10, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
137.247
LA Rams
140.685
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Rams
by 3 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Rams
by 1
51
Dunkel Pick:
LA Rams
(-1); Under

Dallas @ NY Giants

Game 129-130
December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
134.776
NY Giants
127.213
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 7 1/2
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 4
41
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-4); Over

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh

Game 131-132
December 10, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
137.221
Pittsburgh
140.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 6
43 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+6); Over

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:56 AM

NFL

Wednesday, December 6

CB Marcus Peters has been suspended by the team for one game for trying out for the Olympic flag tossing team and leaving the sidelines and going to the locker room during Week 13's game @ Jets. He will miss Sunday's contest vs Raiders.
Line: Chiefs -4

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:56 AM

Essential Week 14 betting tidbits and odds for NFL Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown averages just 5.5 catches and 62 receiving yards with just three total touchdowns in his 14 career games against the Baltimore Ravens.

Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5, 38.5)

The Bengals became only the third team leading by 10 or more points entering the fourth quarter to lose a game outright. NFL teams taking a 10-point or greater lead into the final frame are still 87-3 on the season.

Having trouble putting up points on the board in the second half isn’t a new problem for the Bengals. Cincinnati ranks 30th in third quarter scoring (2.5 points) and 31st in fourth quarter scoring (3.4 points).

LINE HISTORY: Most books opened with the Bengals favored by six points although a few spots in Vegas went with 5.5 instead. The spread seems to be holding at 6.5 at most locations. The total opened at 37 and has been bet up to 38.5.

TRENDS:

*The Bears are 0-4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
*The Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall.

Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers (+2.5, 40.5)

The Vikings’ stopper unit ranks second in scoring defense and total defense after its smothering of the Atlanta Falcons last weekend. Julio Jones caught just two passes for 24 yards a week after hauling in 12 catches for 253 yards and two touchdowns against the Bucs. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan totaled his fewest passing yards in a game (173) since 2013 and the Vikings kept the Falcons from hitting double digits.

Minnesota’s offense isn’t as prolific but the unit is being efficient with its scoring opportunities. The Vikings have scored touchdowns in 14 of their last 15 trips inside the red zone.

LINE HISTORY: Sportsbooks opened with the Vikings listed as 1-point away faves and the line has crept up to a 3-point spread at many shops. The total opened as high as 42 and has moved down to 40.5.

TRENDS:

*The Vikings are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games.
*The over is 7-3 in the Panthers’ last 10 games.

San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans (-2.5, 44.5)

It’s not a huge sample but Jimmy Garoppolo improved to 3-0 straight up and against the spread in the three games he’s started as a pro quarterback in the NFL. He would have started against the Texans last season as a member of the Patriots but picked up an injury the previous week against Dolphins. He would have studied the Pats’ game plan for attacking Houston’s defense. That might help him in his preparation for this weekend’s game.

LINE HISTORY: Houston opened as a 1.5-point home fave and has been bet up to 3-point chalk. The total has also moved up from 42.5 to 44.

TRENDS:

*The under is 4-1 in the Niners’ last five games.
*The over is 4-1 in the Texans’ last five home games.

Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns (+3, 40.5)

The Browns front-office shakeup shouldn’t affect much on the field – only that head coach Hue Jackson now knows he’s not coaching for his job the rest of the season. Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam assured the media Jackson would be the team’s head coach in 2018 despite his abysmal win-loss record (1-27) over the past two years.

LINE HISTORY: The Packers opened as large as 4-point favorites but the spread has dropped in favor of the home team. The total opened at 41 and has come down to 40 at some locations.

TRENDS:

*The Browns are 6-21-1 ATS under head coach Hue Jackson.
*The over is 8-1 in the Packers’ last nine road games.

Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (-4, 48.5)

The Chiefs will not have their top cornerback for an important interdivision game against the Oakland Raiders. Kansas City suspended DB Marcus Peters for his late-game antics when he tossed a flag thrown by a game official into the stands.

The Chiefs own one of the worst pass defenses in the league and their second cornerback, Darrelle Revis, was a street free agent a few weeks ago. The Raiders accumulated 417 passing yards in their home win against KC earlier this season.

LINE HISTORY: This spread is kind of in no-man’s land. Offshore and Vegas sportsbooks all opened above the key number (3) but some went high (4.5) and others went low (3.5). The spread is still hopping between 3.5 and 4.5, and it’s hard to tell whether the steam is moving the line up or down.

TRENDS:

*The Raiders are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
*The Chiefs are 0-4 ATS in their last four games.
*The under is 18-7 in the last 25 matchups between these two sides.

Tennessee Titans at Arizona Cardinals (+3, 44)

Arizona’s offense is struggling finding reliable receiving targets outside of future Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald. The 34-year-old leads the Cards in catches with 82 – which is five more than the rest of the team’s receivers combined. Game planning to slow down a passing attack becomes much easier for opposing teams when there’s only one pass-catching threat on the field.

LINE HISTORY: The Titans opened as 3-point away faves and the spread hasn’t moved since. The total opened at 44 and has moved down a half or full point depending on where the book.

TRENDS:

*The Titans are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 road games.
*The Cards are 5-15-1 ATS against teams with winning records.

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (+3.5, 41.5)

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott didn’t seem to be bothered by the hand he injured last Thursday against the Redskins. More good news for Dallas backers: Linebacker Sean Lee is expected to his return on Sunday after missing the last three games with a sore hamstring. The Cowboys are 18-4 straight up and 15-7 ATS in the last 22 games he’s suited up and played.

LINE HISTORY: Books opened with the Giants getting six points when it was still thought Geno Smith would be under center for New York. The spread shrunk by 2.5 points once Eli Manning was renamed the starting quarterback.

TRENDS:

*The under is 4-1 in the Cowboys’ last five games.
*The Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games.

New York Jets at Denver Broncos (+1.5, 41.5)

The Broncos can’t make up their mind as to who their starting quarterback should be moving forward and it’s easy to tell why they are so confused. Denver is second last in pass completion percentage (57.5), third last in yards per attempt (5.7) and second last in interceptions thrown per game (1.5).

LINE HISTORY: The Broncos opened as 1-point faves but the line flipped to Jets -1. The total opened at 40.5 and moved up to 41.5.

TRENDS:

*The Jets are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
*The Broncos are 0-8 ATS in their last eight games.

Washington Redskins at Los Angeles Chargers (-6, 46.5)

The Chargers opened the season 0-4 and were as large as 50/1 longshots to win the AFC West after Week 4. But thanks to the Bolts’ 6-2 bounce back and the Chiefs’ collapse they’re now +150 to win their division. LA plays at KC next Saturday in a game that could decision who wins the AFC West.

LINE HISTORY: Sportsbooks opened with the Chargers installed as 6.5-point home chalk and the spread has come down a half point at most shops.

TRENDS:

*The Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall.
*The over is 25-8 in Washington’s last 33 games.

Seattle Seahawks at Jacksonville Jaguars (-2.5, 40)

The Seahawks are the most penalized team in the league this season with a good chunk of those flags coming by way of offensive holding (19) and false starts (18). The Jags own the league’s best pass rush 45 sacks despite blitzing on only 17.9 percent of their defensive snaps according to the Florida Times-Union.

LINE HISTORY: The Jags opened as 3-point home faves but have dropped down a half point to 2.5. The total opened 39 and has gone as high as 40.

TRENDS:

*The Seahawks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four road games.
*The under is 5-1 in Jacksonville’s last six games.

Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams (-1.5, 48)

The Rams had to alter their practice schedule this week because of the wildfires in surrounding areas. The wind blew smoke in the direction of the Rams’ practice facility on Wednesday forcing the team to do a light walkthrough at a gym on Cal Lutheran University’s campus.

“This time of the year, it actually served us well,” Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters. “We got a lot of good work in, got more reps than we would’ve otherwise than when you just do your walk-through and your normal practice.”

LINE HISTORY: The Rams opened as 1-point faves and many books now list them as 2-point chalk. The total opened as high as 51 and has moved down three points to 48.

TRENDS:

*The Rams are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games.
*The over is 14-4 in the Eagles’ last 18 road games.

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (-4.5, 43.5)

The Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games against the Steelers. Keeping All-Pro wideout Antonio Brown in check is a big reason why Baltimore fares so well against its division rival.
Brown is averaging just 5.5 catches for 62 yards in 14 career games against the Ravens – and he’s only found pay dirt three times against the Ravens. That being said, Baltimore will not have its top cornerback, Jimmy Smith, on the field on Sunday because of a PED suspension and an injury.

LINE HISTORY: The Steelers opened as 6-point faves but the line dropped to 4.5. The total seems to be settling around 43 and 43.5.

TRENDS:

*The Ravens are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 AFC North games.
*The Steelers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with winning records.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 09:57 AM

NFL

Sunday, December 10

Sunday Night Football Betting Preview and Odds: Ravens at Steelers

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers (-4.5, 43.5)

After rallying for a dramatic win to knock off one bitter division rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers return home to face another when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. Winners of seven in a row, the Steelers can maintain their tenuous grip on the No. 1 seed in the AFC and wrap up the AFC North Division title with a victory.

Pittsburgh will be without a key player on both sides of the ball -- injured linebacker Ryan Shazier and suspended wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster -- as it vies for a season sweep of the Ravens. "We embrace the challenges of playing in this division -- how tough it is and the intentions of those we compete against," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. "We'll be energized by game time on Sunday. We'll be excited about defending our turf against a very good football team." Baltimore, which was dominated at home by Pittsburgh 26-9 in Week 4, has won three in a row and holds a one-game edge for the sixth and final playoff spot in the AFC. "It's a great rivalry," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of facing the Steelers. "We love playing in it. It's the most physical game we play every single year. It's always tough coming out of the game in that you're going to have a lot of bumps and bruises for sure. We have respect for them."

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

POWER RANKINGS: Ravens (-0.5) - Steelers (-4) + home field (-3) = Steelers -6.5.

LINE HISTORY: The Steelers opened this AFC North battle as 6-point home chalk at most shops and money coming in on the road team dropped that number to -4.5. The total hit the betting board at 43.5 and briefly went up to 44 before returning to the opening number late in the week.

WEATHER REPORT: Kickoff will see 29 degrees and mostly cloudy - winds at 9mph with a 2% chance of precipitation

INJURY REPORT:

Ravens - LB C.J. Mosley (Probable, Neck), RB Alex Collins (Probable, Migraine), WR Jeremy Maclin (Questionable, Back), LB Za'Darius Smith (Questionable, Shoulder), G Jermaine Eluemunor (Questionable, Shoulder), CB Jimmy Smith (I-R, Achilles).

Steelers - WR Antonio Brown (Probable, Toe), TE Vance McDonald (Probable, Ankle), S Mike Mitchell (Probable, Ankle), LB T.J. Watt (Questionable, Knee), LB Tyler Matakevich (Questionable, Shoulder), LB James Harrison (Questionable, Back), LB Ryan Shazier (Out For Season, Spine), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Eligible Week 15, Suspension), OT Marcus Gilbert (Eligible Week 16, Suspension).

ABOUT THE RAVENS (7-5 SU, 6-5-1 ATS, 7-5 O/U): Baltimore has registered three shutouts this season and is allowing an average of 12 points during the three-game winning streak behind an opportunistic defense that leads the league in takeaways (29) and a turnover differential (plus-14). That defense will be missing starting cornerback Jimmy Smith, who was lost for the season after suffering an Achilles injury in last week's 44-20 romp over Detroit. The Ravens have the 31st-ranked passing game in the league, but Joe Flacco threw for a season-high 269 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the team rolled up a season-high point total last week. Running back Alex Collins, who ran for 82 yards on nine carries versus Pittsburgh in Week 4, has rushed for four TDs over the past three games.

ABOUT THE STEELERS (10-2 SU, 6-6 ATS, 4-8 O/U): Pittsburgh will be without Shazier, who leads the team in tackles and interceptions but underwent surgery Wednesday night for a spinal injury suffered in the last-second win at Cincinnati. "We send our thoughts and prayers to Ryan and his family, obviously, but we have a game to prepare for. And we know that's what Ryan wants," said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who struggled in the first meeting against the Ravens but has 10 touchdowns versus three interceptions in his last three games. Running back Le'Veon Bell, the NFL's leading rusher, gouged Baltimore for 144 yards and two scores on the ground on Oct. 1. Wideout Antonio Brown tops the league in receptions (88) and has six TDs in a streak of three straight 100-yard games.

TRENDS:

* Ravens are 3-0-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

* Over is 5-1 in Ravens last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

* Over is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

* Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the road dog Ravens at a rate of 54 percent and the Under is getting 57 percent of the totals action

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:41 AM

When: 3:30 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

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Preview: Raptors at KingsGracenote
Dec 9, 2017

The Toronto Raptors are now the owners of the longest winning streak in the Eastern Conference at five straight and kicked off a four-game road trip by sprinting past the Memphis Grizzlies 116-107 on Friday. The Raptors will try to make it six in a row when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Toronto, which does not play a team with a winning record on the four-game excursion, outscored the Grizzlies 24-14 in the fourth quarter and totaled 41 fast break points in the victory. The Raptors are averaging 120 points during their five-game streak and lead the East in scoring average at 111.7 points behind the All-Star backcourt of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, who combined for 42 points and 14 assists on Friday. The Kings have more trouble putting the ball through the rim and rank last in the NBA in scoring average (96.4 points) but did manage to top the century mark in a 116-109 overtime victory at New Orleans on Friday. Sacramento ended up 2-2 on the four-game trip and gets only two at home before heading out on another four-game excursion.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), NBCS California (Sacramento)

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (16-7): Power forward Serge Ibaka is finding his shooting stroke of late and matched a season high with 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting on Friday. The 28-year-old is 21-of-35 (60 percent) from the floor in three games this month after slumping to 45.5 percent in November. Ibaka is also 9-of-14 from 3-point range in the last three games to help improve the overall team effort of the Raptors, who entered play on Saturday sixth in the league in average 3-point attempts (31.9) but 21st in 3-point percentage (35.7).
ABOUT THE KINGS (8-17): Sacramento's young roster has yet to blossom, leaving veteran Zach Randolph to shoulder the load. Randolph, who leads the team in scoring at an average of 15 points, put up a season-high 35 on 14-of-22 shooting to go with 13 rebounds while battling Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins on Friday. The Kings are fourth in the NBA in 3-point percentage (.382) heading into Saturday and once again Randolph was around to help his young team improve while making a career-high five from beyond the arc in nine attempts, including a pair in overtime, in the latest victory.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Raptors SF CJ Miles is 6-of-24 from 3-point range over the last four games.

2. Kings C Willie Cauley-Stein (back) sat out the last two games and is day-to-day.

3. Sacramento swept the two-game series in each of the last two seasons.

PREDICTION: Raptors 120, Kings 101

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:41 AM

Trends - Toronto at Sacramento

ATS TRENDS

Toronto

Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Raptors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Raptors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference.

Sacramento

Kings are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Kings are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Kings are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Kings are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Kings are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Kings are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Kings are 3-8-2 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.
Kings are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Kings are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Atlantic.

OU TRENDS

Toronto

Over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 games following a straight up win.
Over is 7-0 in Raptors last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Raptors last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Raptors last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 27-12 in Raptors last 39 road games.

Sacramento

Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 11-1 in Kings last 12 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 6-1 in Kings last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Kings last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-5 in Kings last 18 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Kings last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 18-8 in Kings last 26 games following a ATS win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Raptors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Sacramento.
Raptors are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:42 AM

When: 4:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan

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Preview: Celtics at PistonsGracenote
Dec 9, 2017

The Detroit Pistons are losers of five straight and have the misfortune of following the defending NBA champions with the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons, who dropped a 102-98 decision to the Golden State Warriors at home on Friday, will try to snap the slide when they host the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

Detroit is averaging 97 points during the five-game slide -- down from a season mark of 104 -- and shooting guard Avery Bradley believes both sides of the ball are to blame. "I think it's both (offense and defense)," Bradley told reporters. "I believe that our offense gets off and on, so the more stops that we're able to get, and get out in transition, I feel like is beneficial for us. Our defense at times isn't good. We exchange baskets with teams and we can't be a team like that. We have to be a team that gets three or four stops throughout the game in order for us to give ourselves a chance to be in the game or win games." The Celtics had a four-game winning streak come to an end with a 105-102 loss in San Antonio on Friday to begin a three-game road trip. Boston's previous loss came at home to the Pistons, 118-108 on Nov. 27 -- a game in which the Celtics allowed the Pistons to shoot 51.8 percent from the field.
TV: 4 p.m. ET, NBCS Boston, FS Detroit

ABOUT THE CELTICS (22-5): Kyrie Irving scored 36 points in Friday's loss and continued a trend of strong fourth-quarter performances, though he was just off the mark on a 3-point attempt that could have sent the game to overtime. "I thought it was cash money," Irving told reporters of the attempt. "I thought it was going to hit the bottom of the net, but obviously I didn't put enough on it." Irving was held to 18 points on 6-of-16 shooting in the Nov. 27 loss to the Pistons but averaged 29.2 points on 57.1 percent shooting over the next five games.
ABOUT THE PISTONS (14-11): Detroit's problems scoring points on Friday had a lot to do with the fact that they had 15 shots blocked by the Warriors. "You get
five or six blocked, that's just great defense," Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy told reporters. "You get 16 blocked against Milwaukee (on Nov. 15), 15 blocks, that's bad decision making. We've just got to make better decisions. They're blocking threes -- guys flying at you -- you've got to be able to shot fake. Go to the basket, help's coming, you've got to be able to find people. We've got to do a better job of making those plays." Detroit only had four shots blocked in the Nov. 27 meeting with Boston.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Celtics C Al Horford scored a season-low two points on 1-of-6 shooting at San Antonio.

2. Pistons SF Stanley Johnson is 1-of-13 from the field over the last two games and is shooting 25 percent from the floor over the last five.

3. Boston is making its first trip to Detroit's new downtown arena after winning its last four visits to the Palace at Auburn Hills.

PREDICTION: Celtics 108, Pistons 101

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:42 AM

Trends - Boston at Detroit

ATS TRENDS

Boston

Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Sunday games.
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Celtics are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Celtics are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 road games.
Celtics are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 1 days rest.
Celtics are 19-7-2 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Celtics are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games overall.
Celtics are 24-9-1 ATS in their last 34 vs. Eastern Conference.
Celtics are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Celtics are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Celtics are 27-11-2 ATS in their last 40 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Detroit

Pistons are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Pistons are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 Sunday games.
Pistons are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Pistons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pistons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Pistons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Pistons are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Pistons are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pistons are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Pistons are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Pistons are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Pistons are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Pistons are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Boston

Over is 7-0 in Celtics last 7 road games.
Over is 8-1 in Celtics last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 7-1 in Celtics last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 vs. NBA Central.
Under is 17-5 in Celtics last 22 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 6-2 in Celtics last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Celtics last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Celtics last 15 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 11-4-1 in Celtics last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 15-7-2 in Celtics last 24 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Detroit

Under is 3-0-1 in Pistons last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-0-1 in Pistons last 5 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Pistons last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-0-1 in Pistons last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Pistons last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Pistons last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 7-2-1 in Pistons last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-1 in Pistons last 28 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-2-1 in Pistons last 8 Sunday games.
Over is 5-2 in Pistons last 7 home games.
Under is 10-4 in Pistons last 14 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Under is 35-16-1 in Pistons last 52 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Celtics are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Detroit.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:43 AM

When: 5:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Preview: Nuggets at PacersGracenote
Dec 9, 2017

The Indiana Pacers just cooled off the hottest team in the NBA on Friday with a 106-102 win over Cleveland, snapping the Cavaliers' 13-game winning streak. The Pacers will try to win their fourth straight game and 10th in the last 13 contests when they host the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

Indiana managed to take down Cleveland and superstar LeBron James on Friday but is not getting too high off one strong performance. "We haven't done anything," Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo told reporters. "We just win games, take it one day at a time. It was just another game that we had to go out there and compete and win. We did a great job going out there and playing as a team, working hard, and getting a win. We'll have to do the same thing again Sunday. It's basketball, it's the NBA, it's a lot of games." The Nuggets snapped a four-game road losing streak and improved to 1-2 on a six-game trip with a 103-89 win at Orlando on Friday. "It's just one (road win)," forward Kenneth Faried told the Denver Post. "We need to put them together like we do at home. But it does feel good to finally get a road win, for once."
TV: 5 p.m. ET, Altitude (Denver), FS Indiana

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (14-11): Denver allowed Dallas and New Orleans to average 122.5 points in back-to-back losses to begin the road trip before holding the Magic to 39.8 percent shooting in Friday's win. "It is more of a (mindset of), 'OK, I'm not going to allow this man to beat me continuously that easily,'" Nuggets coach Michael Malone told reporters. "If we are going to get beat, it has to be hard and (we have to) make them feel us. ... We embraced the challenge and realized for us to get back on the winning track, we have to start defending a lot better." Denver also got a strong performance from its bench with three players in double figures, led by Faried's 20 points and 10 rebounds.
ABOUT THE PACERS (15-11): Oladipo is averaging a team- and career-high 23.6 points and went off for 33 on Friday, including a key 3-pointer with just over a minute remaining that left Indiana up six points. "He's been playing with a great deal of confidence and tonight was no different," Pacers coach Nate McMillan told reporters of Oladipo. "He struggled at the free throw line (5-of-10), but remained aggressive. But he's still learning about what he's capable of doing. And tonight was an example of us putting the ball in his hands in the fourth quarter, late in the game and then he has to make the reads as far as if he has an advantage, creating opportunities for us and he was able to do that." Oladipo is averaging 28 points on 53.9 percent shooting, seven rebounds and 4.3 assists in four games this month.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nuggets SF Wilson Chandler went 4-of-5 from the floor on Friday after going 4-of-22 in the first two games of the road trip.

2. Pacers PG Darren Collison (knee) left Friday's game and is day-to-day.

3. Denver averaged 132.5 points in sweeping the two-game season series from Indiana in 2016-17.

PREDICTION: Pacers 115, Nuggets 103

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:43 AM

Trends - Denver at Indiana

ATS TRENDS

Denver

Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central.
Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Nuggets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Nuggets are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Indiana

Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pacers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Pacers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Sunday games.
Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.

OU TRENDS

Denver

Over is 7-0 in Nuggets last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 8-1 in Nuggets last 9 vs. NBA Central.
Under is 7-1 in Nuggets last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 7-3 in Nuggets last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 9-4 in Nuggets last 13 games following a ATS win.

Indiana

Over is 4-0 in Pacers last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 20-8 in Pacers last 28 vs. NBA Northwest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Indiana.
Nuggets are 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Indiana.
Underdog is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:44 AM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Preview: Mavericks at TimberwolvesGracenote
Dec 9, 2017

The Dallas Mavericks looked like they were taking a step forward with a pair of strong performances in wins at home, but the road is proving to be a more difficult challenge. The Mavericks will try to avoid being swept on a three-game road trip when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

Dallas, which goes home for one game on Tuesday against the Spurs before hitting the road again for two at Golden State and San Antonio, could not find its way around Boston or Milwaukee to begin the trip. "It doesn't matter where we were playing," Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews told reporters after Friday's 109-102 loss to the Bucks. "It's disappointing to not get that win. We've just got to put 48 minutes together." The Timberwolves traded wins and losses over the last 10 games and are hoping to break that cycle and earn back-to-back victories. "The important thing is, are we making the right play? If we're making the right play, that's all we can ask," Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters. "Some nights we shoot it better. Offensively, we're fifth best in the league, but we have a lot of work to do defensively if we want to be the team we say we want to be."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Dallas), FS North (Minnesota)

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (7-19): Dallas was missing some explosion on offense with rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. out of the lineup on Friday, and he is not expected to play on Sunday due to a hip injury. Smith, 20, is averaging 14.4 points and four assists but watched Yogi Ferrell get into early foul trouble while starting in his spot on Friday and finish with five points in 23 minutes. Matthews tried to make up for the loss and finished with a season-high 29 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range.
ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (15-11): Minnesota last played on Wednesday - a 113-107 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers - and the extended rest was probably a good thing for a team that has whittled its rotation down to eight players. Every starter logged at least 36 minutes in Wednesday's contest while Jimmy Butler was on the court for 43 minutes - the fourth straight game in which he played at least 40 minutes. The extended run doesn't seem to be hampering the production of Butler, who is averaging 26 points on 50.7 percent shooting, six assists and 5.3 rebounds in those four games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Dallas C Nerlens Noel will undergo thumb surgery and is expected to miss at least four weeks.

2. Timberwolves PF Taj Gibson recorded a double-double in five of the last seven games.

3. Minnesota breezed to a pair of wins over Dallas last month by a total of 37 points.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 103, Mavericks 99

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:45 AM

Trends - Dallas at Minnesota

ATS TRENDS

Dallas

Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Mavericks are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 Sunday games.
Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southwest.
Timberwolves are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Western Conference.
Timberwolves are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Timberwolves are 6-15-2 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Timberwolves are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 Sunday games.
Timberwolves are 8-22-3 ATS in their last 33 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Timberwolves are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Timberwolves are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Timberwolves are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

Dallas

Over is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 Sunday games.
Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 8-3 in Mavericks last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 27-12-2 in Mavericks last 41 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Under is 6-0 in Timberwolves last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 10-1 in Timberwolves last 11 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 vs. NBA Southwest.
Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-3 in Timberwolves last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Timberwolves last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 6-2 in Timberwolves last 8 games following a ATS win.
Over is 13-5 in Timberwolves last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 7-3 in Timberwolves last 10 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 7-3 in Timberwolves last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 31-14-1 in Timberwolves last 46 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 9-1-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Favorite is 17-4 ATS in the last 21 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 18-6 in the last 24 meetings in Minnesota.
Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:47 AM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Preview: 76ers at PelicansGracenote
Dec 10, 2017

The New Orleans Pelicans look to end an uneven four-game homestand with a victory when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The Pelicans are 1-2 on the string at home, with losses to one of the best teams in the league (Golden State) and one of the worst (Sacramento) sandwiching a victory over Denver.

Star forward Anthony Davis returned from a groin injury to provide 18 points in the overtime loss to the Kings on Friday, a result that left a mark for a team that has designs on climbing the ladder in the Western Conference. "You can't give Knute Rockne speeches every night," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters. "You know, as an athlete, it's your job. And it's our job as coaches (to get them ready). We have to have the energy to go out and play against a team like that and make sure we are getting the job done." The 76ers have lost three in a row after a 105-98 setback at Cleveland while star center Joel Embiid was rested. Embiid is expected back for this one, but forward Robert Covington left the loss with a back injury after tumbling into the stands.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN Philadelphia Plus, FSN New Orleans

ABOUT THE 76ERS (13-12): Covington was 5-for-7 from 3-point range and recorded 19 points before his injury, and JJ Redick matched him in the scoring column in the loss to Cleveland. Coach Brett Brown did not have an immediate update after the game on Covington, who reportedly landed on a metal object behind the Cavaliers' bench. Embiid recorded 33 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five blocks in his most recent game, and the 7-footer is averaging 25.6 points on 53.8 percent shooting on the road compared to 22.2 and 45.5 at home.
ABOUT THE PELICANS (13-13): Davis was expected to play about 25 minutes Friday but was able to give his team 31, and the 24-year-old reported no issues with the groin. New Orleans will hope for Davis to provide a little more support for fellow big man DeMarcus Cousins, who scored 38 points against Sacramento and is averaging 39 in 40.5 minutes over the last two games. Point guard Rajon Rondo was rested on Friday after averaging 11.5 points on 58.8 percent shooting and 9.8 assists over the first four contests in December.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Pelicans have allowed seven straight opponents to score at least 110 points, going 2-5 in that span.

2. Sixers PG T.J. McConnell (shoulder) has missed four of the last five games.

3. Davis averaged 28.5 points and 13.5 rebounds as the teams split two meetings last season.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 114, 76ers 109

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:47 AM

Trends - Philadelphia at New Orleans

ATS TRENDS

Philadelphia

76ers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games.
76ers are 41-16 ATS in their last 57 vs. Western Conference.
76ers are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 vs. NBA Southwest.
76ers are 37-15 ATS in their last 52 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
76ers are 20-9 ATS in their last 29 road games.
76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

New Orleans

Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.
Pelicans are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 overall.
Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-2 in 76ers last 12 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day.
Under is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 Sunday games.
Over is 8-3 in 76ers last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 15-7 in 76ers last 22 games playing on 0 days rest.

New Orleans

Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 6-0 in Pelicans last 6 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 home games.
Over is 6-0 in Pelicans last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 7-0 in Pelicans last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-0 in Pelicans last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Pelicans last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 7-3 in Pelicans last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:48 AM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Hawks at KnicksGracenote
Dec 10, 2017

The New York Knicks' current slide began with a loss at Atlanta last month, a result they will try to avenge when they host the Hawks on Sunday. The Knicks were 10-7 before falling 116-104 to the Hawks on Nov. 24 and are now 12-13 after dropping a 104-102 decision in Chicago on Saturday.

Kristaps Porzingis scored 23 points and New York staged a furious rally in the waning moments before the lanky Latvian's 3-point attempt at the buzzer rimmed out, dropping the Knicks to 1-8 on the road. Courtney Lee added 14 points and is averaging 17.4 during an eight-game stretch that began when he poured in a season-high 26 versus Atlanta last month. Ersan Ilyasova made all nine of his shots - including five from 3-point range - in a remarkable 26-point effort to lift the Hawks past Orlando 117-110 on Saturday. Big men Dewayne Dedmon (tibia), Mike Muscala (ankle) and John Collins (shoulder) all missed the win for Atlanta.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (6-19): Atlanta entered Saturday tied for fifth in the NBA in 3-point percentage before Ilyasova's performance led the squad to a season-best 51.5 percent showing from long range. Kent Bazemore and Marco Belinelli both hit on 3-of-6 3-pointers while rookie Tyler Cavanaugh went 3-for-5. Leading scorer Dennis Schroder recorded 26 points and eight assists in the win at New York last month.

ABOUT THE KNICKS (12-13): Porzingis' miss at the buzzer capped a rough night for New York's starting five, which shot 40.3 percent overall and 2-for-14 from beyond the arc while digging an early hole. "First, it's worthless," coach Jeff Hornacek told reporters of the late rally. "The game was lost much earlier." Perhaps Hornacek once again will lean on his reserves as they combined for 45 points on 18-of-29 shooting, led by rookie Frank Ntilikina's 10 points and seven assists in 21 minutes.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Knicks C Enes Kanter, who missed the previous meeting with Atlanta, has recorded four double-doubles in his last five games.

2. Bazemore has made 8-of-8 free throws over his last three games after going six straight contests without a single attempt.

3. Atlanta has won four straight meetings.

PREDICTION: Knicks 106, Hawks 101

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:48 AM

Trends - Atlanta at New York

ATS TRENDS

Atlanta

Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Hawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 Sunday games.
Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

New York

Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Knicks are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games.
Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Knicks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Knicks are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 vs. NBA Southeast.
Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Atlanta

Over is 4-0-1 in Hawks last 5 Sunday games.
Over is 10-1 in Hawks last 11 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-2-1 in Hawks last 9 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Hawks last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 10-4 in Hawks last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-6 in Hawks last 19 overall.

New York

Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 6-0 in Knicks last 6 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 vs. NBA Southeast.
Over is 13-5 in Knicks last 18 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 25-10 in Knicks last 35 Sunday games.
Under is 10-4 in Knicks last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 21-10-1 in Knicks last 32 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Hawks are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:50 AM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Coyotes at BlackhawksGracenote
Dec 10, 2017

Two days after halting their season-high five-game winless streak, the Chicago Blackhawks aim for their second straight victory when they continue their three-game homestand Sunday against the Arizona Coyotes. Chicago endured an 0-3-2 stretch before rallying for a 3-2 overtime victory over Buffalo on Friday in the opener of its string at United Center.

Tommy Wingels scored a short-handed goal with 3:22 remaining in the third period to forge a tie before defenseman Gustav Forsling tallied at 4:55 of the extra session to give the Blackhawks their first win since Nov. 27. The 21-year-old Forsling added a pair of assists for his first three-point performance in the NHL. Arizona is looking to salvage the finale of its four-game road trip after falling to 0-2-1 on the trek with Saturday's 1-0 loss at Columbus. The Coyotes have scored a total of three goals over the first three games of the trip and are 0-3-2 in their last five away from home.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, WGN (Chicago)

ABOUT THE COYOTES (7-20-5): Antti Raanta put forth a strong effort in his first start since Nov. 22, turning aside 33 shots in Saturday's setback. The 28-year-old Finnish goaltender had missed six games with an upper-body injury and served as the backup in Thursday's loss in Boston. Oliver Ekman-Larsson's next goal will be the 95th of his career, which will tie him with Dave Ellett for second place on the franchise list among defensemen - 13 behind leader Teppo Numminen.

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (13-11-5): Alex DeBrincat scored his 12th goal of the season Friday, moving him into second place among NHL rookies - two behind Vancouver's Brock Boeser entering Saturday's action. The 19-year-old right wing, who was a second-round pick in the 2016 draft, is tied for fourth among rookies in points (21). Patrick Kane tops Chicago with 27 points but has been kept off the scoresheet in a season-high four consecutive contests.

OVERTIME

1. Wingels' next game will be his 400th in the NHL.

2. Arizona, which assigned G Marek Langhamer to Kometa Brno of the Czech Extraliga on Saturday, has been shut out twice and scored a total of five goals during its five-game slide on the road.

3. Chicago LW Vinnie Hinostroza made his season debut Friday after being recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League earlier in the day and registered four shots in just over 12 minutes of ice time.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Coyotes 1

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:51 AM

Trends - Arizona at Chicago

W/L TRENDS

Arizona

Coyotes are 18-37 in their last 55 games playing on 0 days rest.
Coyotes are 47-98 in their last 145 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 17-36 in their last 53 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Coyotes are 16-36 in their last 52 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 15-38 in their last 53 overall.
Coyotes are 15-41 in their last 56 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 18-61 in their last 79 road games.
Coyotes are 12-41 in their last 53 vs. Western Conference.
Coyotes are 17-65 in their last 82 vs. Central.
Coyotes are 3-12 in their last 15 vs. a team with a losing record.

Chicago

Blackhawks are 62-18 in their last 80 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Blackhawks are 70-27 in their last 97 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Blackhawks are 59-25 in their last 84 Sunday games.
Blackhawks are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blackhawks are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win.
Blackhawks are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. Western Conference.
Blackhawks are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Pacific.
Blackhawks are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blackhawks are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.

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Arizona

Under is 11-1-1 in Coyotes last 13 vs. Central.
Under is 7-1 in Coyotes last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-1 in Coyotes last 7 road games.
Under is 15-3 in Coyotes last 18 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Coyotes last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-2 in Coyotes last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 38-8-6 in Coyotes last 52 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-3-1 in Coyotes last 16 Sunday games.
Over is 7-2-1 in Coyotes last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 40-18-9 in Coyotes last 67 vs. Western Conference.

Chicago

Under is 3-0-1 in Blackhawks last 4 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-1 in Blackhawks last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Blackhawks last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 26-10-7 in Blackhawks last 43 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Blackhawks last 7 games following a win.
Under is 7-3 in Blackhawks last 10 overall.
Over is 7-3-2 in Blackhawks last 12 Sunday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 21-9-2 in the last 32 meetings in Chicago.
Road team is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings.
Coyotes are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings.
Coyotes are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:51 AM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri

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Preview: Sabres at BluesGracenote
Dec 10, 2017

The Central Division-leading St. Louis Blues could be without one of their leading scorers Sunday as they seek their fourth straight victory when they open a four-game homestand against the Buffalo Sabres. Jaden Schwartz, who ranks second on the Blues in both goals (14) and points (35), exited Saturday's 6-1 triumph at Detroit in the first period with an apparent ankle injury and did not return.

"I can tell you the initial X-rays were negative, but he's obviously really sore right now," Blues coach Mike Yeo told reporters regarding Schwartz, who was injured while blocking a shot. "We'll get him re-examined when we get home." Brayden Schenn recorded a goal and an assist against the Red Wings and sits one ahead of Schwartz - who also tallied before leaving the contest - in both categories. Buffalo is wrapping up a four-game road trip on which it is 1-1-1 after Friday's 3-2 overtime loss in Chicago. Jack Eichel notched his team-leading 15th assist in the defeat, giving him three - along with a goal - during his three-game point streak.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG (Buffalo), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

ABOUT THE SABRES (7-17-5): Zemgus Girgensons hopes to get back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch for each of Buffalo's last two games. The 23-year-old Latvian, who was an All-Star in 2015, has recorded only three points in 24 contests this season and hasn't landed on the scoresheet since scoring his lone goal on Oct. 14 at Los Angeles. Evander Kane leads the team with 13 goals but has recorded just one in his last eight contests.

ABOUT THE BLUES (20-8-2): Jay Bouwmeester was kept off the scoresheet in his first eight games back from the fractured ankle he suffered in training camp but broke through Saturday with a goal and an assist. The tally was the first by the 34-year-old defenseman since Nov. 5, 2016, ending his 77-game drought. Despite owning one of the best records in the NHL, St. Louis ranks in the bottom 10 in both penalty-killing (79.3 percent) and the power play (17.3).

OVERTIME

1. Blues C Patrik Berglund has notched three points in his six contests this season and is one shy of 300 for his career.

2. Sabres C Ryan O'Reilly's next game will be his 600th in the NHL.

3. Buffalo, which ranks 30th in the league on the power play (12 percent), went 0-for-29 over its previous 10 games before cashing in against Chicago.

PREDICTION: Blues 5, Sabres 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:52 AM

Trends - Buffalo at St. Louis

W/L TRENDS

Buffalo

Sabres are 68-151 in their last 219 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sabres are 9-20 in their last 29 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Sabres are 6-14 in their last 20 vs. Western Conference.
Sabres are 11-27 in their last 38 Sunday games.
Sabres are 31-78 in their last 109 vs. a team with a winning record.
Sabres are 19-49 in their last 68 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Sabres are 14-37 in their last 51 road games.
Sabres are 14-38 in their last 52 overall.
Sabres are 15-48 in their last 63 vs. Central.
Sabres are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sabres are 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

St. Louis

Blues are 40-11 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Blues are 67-19 in their last 86 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Blues are 20-6 in their last 26 games playing on 0 days rest.
Blues are 13-4 in their last 17 Sunday games.
Blues are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blues are 19-7 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blues are 12-5 in their last 17 home games.
Blues are 7-3 in their last 10 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Blues are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a win.
Blues are 26-12 in their last 38 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Blues are 41-19 in their last 60 overall.
Blues are 58-28 in their last 86 vs. Atlantic.
Blues are 35-17 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Buffalo

Under is 6-0-1 in Sabres last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-2 in Sabres last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-1-1 in Sabres last 7 overall.
Over is 5-1-2 in Sabres last 8 vs. Central.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sabres last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Sabres last 5 road games.
Over is 9-3-1 in Sabres last 13 Sunday games.
Over is 9-3-1 in Sabres last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Sabres last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

St. Louis

Over is 5-0 in Blues last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Blues last 6 Sunday games.
Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Blues last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 4-1 in Blues last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Blues last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 8-2-2 in Blues last 12 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 20-6-3 in Blues last 29 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-2 in Blues last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 2-0-3 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in St. Louis.
Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Sabres are 3-19 in the last 22 meetings.
Sabres are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:54 AM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

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Preview: Oilers at Maple LeafsGracenote
Dec 10, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs go after their fifth win in six games when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday in a battle of preseason Stanley Cup favorites who have gone in opposite directions. The Maple Leafs held on to knock off Pittsburgh 4-3 on Saturday and solidify second place the Atlantic Division while the Oilers continued their roller-coaster campaign with a 6-2 triumph at Montreal.

Toronto was outshot 84-54 in its last two games but managed to post a 2-1 shootout win over Calgary on Wednesday and got two goals from Tyler Bozak en route to the impressive triumph at Pittsburgh. The Maple Leafs, who can become the second team in the Eastern Conference to reach 20 wins, got the victory over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions without a point from leading scorer Auston Matthews (13 goals, 13 assists) but received four assists from their defense corps. Inconsistent Edmonton is starting to get its offense in gear with 33 goals in the last eight games, winning five times in that span after pounding the Canadiens. The Oilers hope to keep getting secondary scoring as reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor McDavid (team-best 35 points) has managed just one goal in his last nine contests.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, Sportsnet, TVA

ABOUT THE OILERS (12-15-2): Power forward Milan Lucic has raised his production level with seven points in six games after notching a goal and an assist in Saturday’s victory. Lucic is tied with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl for second on the team with 21 points, and Jujhar Khaira has collected five in his last four contests after scoring twice on Saturday. Coach Todd McLellan shook things up against Montreal by making Drake Caggiula a healthy scratch, while Ryan Strome snapped his four-game point drought with a pair of assists.

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (19-10-1): Matthews has not added a point to his total in the last two games and was held without a shot for the second time in five contests on Saturday. James van Riemsdyk scored his team-leading 14th goal against Pittsburgh and defenseman Morgan Rielly recorded an assist to become the fifth player on the team to reach 20 points on the season. Frederik Andersen made 33 saves on Saturday but is expected to be rested against Edmonton in favor of backup Curtis McElhinney (2-2-0, 3.07 goals-against average, .900 save percentage).

OVERTIME

1. The Maple Leafs have won the last three meetings, including a 6-4 triumph on Nov. 30 behind a three-point performance from C William Nylander.

2. Edmonton LW Mike Cammalleri scored his first goal with the team on Saturday, giving him five points in 10 games since being acquired from Los Angeles.

3. Toronto C Patrick Marleau is one point shy of 1,100 for his career but has been limited to just one in his last six games.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 5, Oilers 3

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:54 AM

Trends - Edmonton at Toronto

W/L TRENDS

Edmonton

Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Oilers are 7-15 in their last 22 vs. Eastern Conference.
Oilers are 4-9 in their last 13 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Oilers are 23-64 in their last 87 games playing on 0 days rest.
Oilers are 32-94 in their last 126 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Oilers are 2-11 in their last 13 games following a win.
Oilers are 0-6 in their last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win.
Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Maple Leafs are 17-35 in their last 52 games playing on 0 days rest.
Maple Leafs are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Edmonton

Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 6-1 in Oilers last 7 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 8-2-1 in Oilers last 11 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 7-2-1 in Oilers last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Oilers last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 39-19-5 in Oilers last 63 games following a win.

Toronto

Under is 4-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 home games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 16-5 in Maple Leafs last 21 vs. Pacific.
Under is 6-2-2 in Maple Leafs last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Oilers are 10-25 in the last 35 meetings.
Oilers are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings in Toronto.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-10-2017, 10:55 AM

When: 9:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

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Preview: Wild at SharksGracenote
Dec 10, 2017

The San Jose Sharks seek their fourth consecutive win at SAP Center when they conclude a three-game homestand Sunday against the Minnesota Wild. San Jose has scored a total of 14 goals during its home winning streak and five in each of its last two games, including Saturday's shutout victory over Ottawa.

Logan Couture scored a goal and set up two others to eclipse the 400-point mark for his career (401). The 28-year-old center, who was the ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft, leads the team in goals with 15 and is six away from 200 in the NHL. Minnesota split the first two games of its California trip, dropping a 5-2 decision in Los Angeles on Tuesday before edging Anaheim 3-2 in overtime three nights later. Jason Zucker had his six-game point streak halted by the Kings but landed back on the scoresheet on Friday, registering a goal and an assist to overtake Eric Staal for the team lead in scoring with 24 points.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN North Plus (Minnesota), NBCSN California (San Jose)

ABOUT THE WILD (14-11-3): Nate Prosser notched an assist against the Ducks for his first point in three games since returning to Minnesota. The 31-year-old defenseman spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Wild before signing a two-year contract with St. Louis in August, but he appeared in just one contest for the Blues before being claimed off waivers on Nov. 30. Zucker has scored three power-play goals in 28 games this season, matching the total from his first 248 career contests.

ABOUT THE SHARKS (16-10-2): Four players are set to follow Couture's lead and reach milestones on Sunday - including goaltender Martin Jones, who is one victory shy of 100 in his career. Jannik Hansen, who remains in search of his first goal of the season, is one game away from his 600th in the NHL while Joel Ward's next point will be his 300th. Defenseman Justin Braun recorded an assist Saturday, leaving him two short of 100 in the league, while Joe Thornton is three points away from tying Doug Gilmour (1,414) for 18th place on the all-time list.

OVERTIME

1. Wild G Devan Dubnyk is 8-2-1 over his last 11 starts.

2. San Jose D Brenden Dillon returned from a one-game suspension Saturday and registered a game-high five hits.

3. Minnesota has squandered 2-1 leads in the third period in each of its last two games.

PREDICTION: Wild 3, Sharks 2