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Bears vs. Lions Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/13/2017

The Detroit Lions are still alive for a playoff spot in the NFC, and they'll continue to push hard for the finish. The Lions will try to keep hope alive on Saturday afternoon when they host the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, who have nothing to lose.

Detroit enters the week one game behind the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks in the race for the final NFC wild-card spot and kept themselves alive by pulling off a 24-21 win at Tampa Bay last week behind a solid performance from quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is dealing with an injury to his throwing hand. Stafford, who was questionable in the week leading up to Sunday's game at Tampa Bay before throwing for 381 yards, increased his activity at practice this week and is expected to play again behind a patchwork offensive line. The Bears played spoiler last week, essentially knocking the Cincinnati Bengals out of the playoff discussion in the AFC with a 33-7 win, and have a chance to disrupt things in the NFC with games remaining against the Lions and first-place Minnesota. "This is a tough time of year," Chicago coach John Fox told reporters after beating the Bengals. "You get to the fourth quarter of a game or a season, you gut it up with who you have, and our guys responded well."

TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network. LINE: Lions -5.5. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE BEARS (4-9): Rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky enjoyed the best game of his young career when he completed 25 of 32 passes for 271 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions last week, and his continued improvement is a positive for the team moving forward. "I just feel confident I'm getting better each week," Trubisky told reporters. "And, yes, it's fun to play, but I get feedback from my teammates. I can tell that they're confident in me, and that my play is just going to get better each week, and I know how to prepare. I just need to go out there and execute and just do it the way I'm coached. For us to come out with a win, that's the most important thing and the most important thing for me." Trubisky is getting some help in the running game from Jordan Howard, who ran for 147 yards and a pair of TDs against the Bengals to go over 1,000 yards rushing on the season.

ABOUT THE LIONS (7-6): Stafford could use some help from his running game, and there is hope that top rusher Ameer Abdullah could return on Saturday after sitting out the last two games. "That's the coach's call. That's the coach's call," Abdullah told reporters about his status for Saturday. "It's never in my hands, and if the coaches feel like it's in the best direction, then maybe they know something I don't, you know? I'm always going to trust that. I'm always going to fall behind the lead of this team." Abdullah and Stafford will both have to deal with injuries to protection as guard T.J. Lang (foot), center Travis Swanson (concussion) and tackle Rick Wagner (ankle) are all questionable.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Lions signed DT Rodney Roe after he was waived by the Seattle Seahawks.

2. Bears TE Adam Shaheen (chest) and WR Kendall Wright (shoulder) were both limited in practice on Wednesday.

3. Detroit took eight of the last nine meetings, including four straight at home.

PREDICTION: Lions 24, Bears 17

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Chargers vs. Chiefs Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/14/2017

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers were on opposite ends of the spectrum when they met in Week 3. Twelve weeks later, they're playing for first place in the AFC West in Kansas City on Saturday night.


The Chiefs beat the Chargers 24-10 in Los Angeles en route to a 5-0 start during which they looked like the NFL's best team, but six losses in seven games allowed the rest of the division back in the race. Kansas City righted the ship with a 26-15 victory over Oakland last week, while Los Angeles kept pace atop the division with a 30-13 trouncing of Washington. The Chargers have surged back into the playoff picture by winning four straight and seven of nine following an 0-4 start. To keep that hot streak going, they'll have to snap a seven-game skid against the Chiefs during which they've lost by an average of 11.7 points.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network. LINE: Chargers -1. O/U: 46


ABOUT THE CHARGERS (7-6): Philip Rivers has passed for 337 yards per game with eight touchdowns and no interceptions in his last four contests, leading Los Angeles' resurgent offense. Keenan Allen has been his go-to target during that stretch, catching 39 passes for 547 yards and four scores over the last four weeks, while tight end Hunter Henry has developed into one of Rivers' top red-zone options. The Chargers' defense quietly is putting together a great season, ranking second in scoring defense and third against the pass, but the run defense is spotty and was gashed for 189 yards in the first meeting.

ABOUT THE CHIEFS (7-6): After a midseason lull, rookie running back Kareem Hunt got back on track with 116 rushing yards against the Raiders. Quarterback Alex Smith also has rebounded somewhat from a mini-slump, but he has recorded seven touchdown passes and five interceptions over his last five games after throwing for 16 scores with no interceptions in the first eight contests. The defense has been the weakness for the Chiefs, who rank 30th against the run and 28th versus the pass, but they limited Oakland to 268 total yards and forced three turnovers last week.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Smith has thrown six touchdown passes and two interceptions while posting a 108.7 rating in his last three games against the Chargers.

2. Rivers has joined Peyton Manning and Drew Brees as the only players in NFL history with 3,500 passing yards in 10 consecutive seasons.

3. Allen is the first Charger with four consecutive 100-yard receiving performances since Wes Chandler in 1982.


PREDICTION: Chiefs 26, Chargers 23

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New Orleans Bowl preview: Troy vs. North Texas Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/06/2017



R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL STORYLINES

1. Former Sun Belt Conference rivals Troy and North Texas will meet in the New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Dec. 16. Troy leads the series 8-2, including a 2005 win that snapped the Mean Green's 26-game conference win streak. Troy won a share of its sixth Sun Belt title this season while the Mean Green won four Sun Belt titles between 2001-2004.

2. Troy senior quarterback Brandon Silvers (2,985 passing yards, 13 touchdowns) and the Trojans have scored 38.7 points during a six-game win streak - 17.4 points more than their first six games. North Texas sophomore quarterback Mason Fine broke single-season school records with 3,749 yards and 28 touchdowns on the way to first-team All-Conference USA honors. The Mean Green are on track to break single-season records in scoring (467 points) and total offense (467.0).

3. The Trojans finished the regular season leading the nation in red-zone defense, holding opponents to 23 scores (six rushing TDs, 10 passing TD and seven field goals) in 39 attempts. The Troy defense is ranked 11th in scoring defense (17.5 points) and has 101 tackles for loss - five away from setting a single-season school record. The Trojans could get a break if North Texas is without 1,000-yard rusher Jeffery Wilson, who missed the last two games with a broken bone in his foot.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Troy -5.5

ABOUT TROY (10-2, 7-1 Sun Belt): Silvers - who has 82 total career touchdowns and needs two sores to tie Corey Robinson's school record - has thrown 11 of his touchdowns during the win streak. Freshman cornerback Marcus Jones (44 tackles) returned an interception 100 yards in the season finale and returned three kickoffs for touchdowns on the way to a conference-record 32.9-yard kickoff return average. Troy, which is 2-1 at the New Orleans Bowl, has won 21 of its past 26 games under coach Neal Brown after he started 3-8 in 2015.

ABOUT NORTH TEXAS (9-4, 7-1 Conference USA): Wilson rushed for 1,215 yards and 16 touchdowns - and sits third in school history with 32 career rushing scores - before getting hurt. Sophomores Michael Lawrence (56 catches, 749 yards, three TDs), Jalen Guyton (48 catches, 764 yards, nine TDs) and Rico Bussey (43 catches, 613 yards, six TDs) account for more than half of Fine's touchdown passes. The Mean Green, who are playing in the New Orleans Bowl for the fifth time, are seeking their first 10-win season since 1977.



PREDICTION: Troy 34, North Texas 24

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Georgia State Panthers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/06/2017



AUTONATION CURE BOWL STORYLINES

1. A first-year head coach is going to cap his debut season with a victory when Western Kentucky faces Georgia State in the Cure Bowl on Dec. 16 in Orlando, Fla. Under former Boise State quarterback Mike Sanford, the Hilltoppers went .500 in Conference USA and finished ninth in FBS in passing offense. Directed by former South Carolina offensive coordinator Shawn Elliott, Georgia State won five road games en route to a fourth-place finish in the Sun Belt.

2. Both teams rely on strong passing attacks. Western Kentucky quarterback Mike White is a Senior Bowl invitee who led Conference USA in total offense, passing yards, completion percentage and passing yards per game. Georgia State quarterback Conner Manning paced the Sun Belt in completion percentage and often directed his passes toward Penny Hart, who set a school record with 73 receptions for 1,094 yards and eight touchdowns.

3. Western Kentucky and Georgia State each stumbled to finish the regular season. The Hilltoppers dropped four of their final contests, three of those defeats by 14 or more points. The Panthers mustered only 20 points in back-to-back losses to conclude the regular season, and their defense gave up 28.3 points per game while losing two of their final three contests.

TV: 2:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Western Kentucky -5

ABOUT GEORGIA STATE (6-5, 5-3 Sun Belt): Manning finished with 13 passing touchdowns while averaging 260.9 passing yards per game, as the Panthers ranked 31st in the nation in passing offense. Hart missed most of last season with a hamstring injury and broken foot, but the sophomore averaged 99.5 receiving yards per game in 2017 - eighth-most in the nation. Georgia State gave up 30 or more points five times, but won six out of seven games in a midseason stretch to clinch its second Cure Bowl berth in three years.

ABOUT WESTERN KENTUCKY (6-6, 4-4 Conference USA): White directed the Hilltoppers to 333.7 passing yards per game and averaged 300.3 total yards of offense per contest. Western Kentucky did not have much success rushing, averaging just 66.1 yards per contest. Linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe finished fifth in the conference with 105 tackles, including four games of 10 or more, and earned All-C-USA honors to help the Hilltoppers reach a bowl game for the fourth consecutive season.



PREDICTION: Western Kentucky 38, Georgia State 34

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Las Vegas Bowl preview: Boise State vs. Oregon Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/06/2017



LAS VEGAS BOWL STORYLINES

1. The Las Vegas Bowl could come down to one man's performance as Boise State and Oregon face off in the annual Sin City spectacular on Dec. 16. Quarterback Justin Herbert will look to lead the Ducks to victory in their first Las Vegas Bowl appearance since 2006. Oregon averaged an absurd 52.1 points in the seven games Herbert played this year, and just 15 points in the five games he missed due to injury.

2. Oregon is garnering as much attention for who won't be at the game as it is for who will be. Head coach Willie Taggart, who turned the Ducks' fortunes around after doing the same in four years at South Florida, will forego his duties after accepting the lead job at Florida State. Co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Mario Cristobal will lead the Ducks in Las Vegas.

3. The Broncos had a more high-profile bowl appearance in mind heading down the stretch, but a 28-17 loss to Fresno State in their pre-championship meeting put the brakes on that. Boise State did well to bounce back with a 17-14 victory in the Mountain West title game, and will look for a similar result Dec. 16 after finishing in the top 40 nationally in both scoring offense (32.1) and scoring defense (22.5 allowed).

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Oregon -7.5

ABOUT BOISE STATE (10-3, 7-1 Mountain West): The Broncos could be without one of their top offensive weapons at Sam Boyd Stadium, with running back Alexander Mattison considered questionable after he suffered an ankle injury in the title game victory over Fresno State. Mattison, who racked up 1,074 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground, left the game in the third quarter and was spotted the next day in a walking boot. That said, the Broncos' offense is in good hands even if Mattison is out, with Boise State quarterbacks combining for 24 TDs against five interceptions while completing 63.5 percent of their attempts.

ABOUT OREGON (7-5, 4-5 Pac-12): While Herbert will be the obvious focus for the Boise State defense, the Broncos can't afford to ignore standout running back Royce Freeman. The electrifying senior bulldozed his way to 1,475 yards and 16 touchdowns this season, and finished 2017 with six consecutive 100-yard rushing performances. Freeman has a more-than-capable sidekick in the backfield, as well, with Kani Benoit adding 573 yards on the ground and 10 scores despite seeing just 80 carries this season; Benoit erupted for 122 yards and a TD in the Ducks' season-ending 69-10 obliteration of Oregon State.



PREDICTION: Oregon 38, Boise State 27

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Gildan New Mexico Bowl Marshall vs. Colorado State Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/06/2017



GILDAN NEW MEXICO BOWL STORYLINES

1. The New Mexico Bowl at the University of New Mexico's Dreamstyle Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16 will feature two first-time opponents in Marshall of Conference USA and Colorado State of the Mountain West Conference. It's also a clash of two programs that have been on opposite ends of the postseason-success spectrum of late. The Thundering Herd own an FBS-best 10-2 record in NCAA-sanctioned bowl games (among teams with a minimum of four appearances), including a 4-0 mark under current coach Doc Holliday, while the Rams possess a 6-10 all-time bowl record and have dropped three straight, including losses as a point-spread favorite in each of the last two postseasons under current coach Mike Bobo.

2. Although both teams are bringing 7-5 records to Albuquerque, neither exactly finished the regular season with a flourish. Marshall roared out to a 6-1 start, including a 3-0 mark in conference play, but dropped four of its final five games to finish tied for third in the C-USA's East Division. Similarly, Colorado State opened with a 6-2 record, including a 4-0 mark in the Mountain West, but then lost three straight before routing San Jose State 42-14 in its regular-season finale to finish third in the conference's Mountain Division.

3. The game will feature a classic strength vs. strength matchup pitting the Rams' high-scoring offense against the Thundering Herd's stout defense. Led by All-Mountain West first-team quarterback Nick Stevens and wide receiver Michael Gallup, a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, Colorado State ranks 10th nationally in total offense (501.1 yards per game) and finished the regular season as the Mountain West's highest-scoring team at 33.8 points per outing, but the Rams will have to reconfigure the coaching responsibilities with offensive coordinator Will Friend having departed to join the new coaching staff at Tennessee. Marshall, meanwhile, had a quartet of defenders garner All-Conference USA recognition and ranks in the FBS top 25 in total (337.7 yards allowed) and scoring (19.3 points) defense.

TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Colorado State -5.5


ABOUT MARSHALL (7-5, 4-4 Conference USA): Junior quarterback Chase Litton has started 33 contests for the Thundering Herd, throwing 70 touchdown passes and 29 interceptions, and ranked third in the conference this season with 237.8 passing yards per game. His top targets are a pair of first-team All-Conference USA selections in wideout Tyre Brady, a transfer from Miami, and tight end Ryan Yurachek, who combined for 103 catches, 1,207 yards and 16 TDs even through the former missed the last two games of the season due to injury, while freshman Tyler King totaled a team-high 714 rushing yards in 10 contests. Linebacker Chase Hancock, an All-Conference Second Team selection, made 120 total tackles while cornerback Chris Jackson recorded a team-leading three interceptions and eight pass breakups for a defense which limited the opposition to 10 or fewer points in five games.

ABOUT COLORADO STATE (7-5, 5-3 Mountain West): The Rams are quite familiar with Albuquerque, playing division-rival New Mexico there every other season, and now are seeking their third New Mexico Bowl victory after beating Fresno State 40-35 in 2008 and rallying late to stun Washington State 48-45 in 2013. Stevens led the conference in passing yards (289.9), TD tosses (27) and passing efficiency (152.4 rating) while the 6-foot, 200-pound Gallup is tied for third in the nation in receptions (94, seven touchdowns) and is fifth in receiving yards (1,345). Center Jake Bennett and tackle Zack Golditch also were All-Mountain West First-Team selections from an offensive line which allowed only eight sacks, while linebackers Josh Watson (103 total tackles, seven passes defensed) and Evan Colorito (11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks) led a defense that struggled at times as it surrendered 27.5 points and 425.8 yards per contest.




PREDICTION: Colorado State 27, Marshall 24

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Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Middle Tennessee State vs. Arkansas State Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/08/2017



RAYCOM MEDIA CAMELLIA BOWL STORYLINES

1. Arkansas State and Middle Tennessee State will face off in the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on Dec. 16 in a matchup of two teams that were conference foes from 2001-13 in the Sun Belt Conference. In the last game for the Blue Raiders before they moved to Conference USA, they lost 45-0 to the Red Wolves with the Sun Belt title on the line. Don't think that won't come up a time or two in coach Rick Stockstill's talks with his Blue Raiders, that his team has a chance at a bowl win and a little revenge.

2. The fact Middle Tennessee State is even in a bowl game is quite an accomplishment, considering the team was 3-5 heading into November. After winning three of its last four contests - and averaging 36 points over that stretch - Stockstill's squad still didn't think they'd made it on Selection Sunday, holding a season-ending team meeting before getting word of their selection by the Camellia Bowl. With new life, Middle Tennessee is looking to make the best of it - especially with the possibility of having a strong fan showing since the game is four hours away from Murfreesboro after their bowl games in the last two seasons were played in Hawaii and the Bahamas.

3. Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen will get a chance to prove himself on a big stage after a fantastic season that had some ups and downs. The junior threw for 3,630 yards and 34 touchdowns, including six games with three or more passing scores. But Hansen also had three contests with three or more interceptions, so he'll need to be at his best if the Red Wolves are to win their second straight bowl game.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Arkansas State -3.5

ABOUT MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (6-6, 4-4 Conference USA): Quarterback Brent Stockstill really has taken over since returning from a cracked sternum and separated collarbone, which he suffered in the second game of the season. Middle Tennessee State was 3-5 when Stockstill took over as the starter again, and the team is 3-1 since his return, with the only loss coming in overtime. The junior has thrown for 1,440 yards and 14 touchdowns and has a very dangerous target in sophomore wide receiver Ty Lee (74 catches, 916 yards, five touchdowns), meaning a big game in this contest could lead to an even bigger 2018 for the duo.

ABOUT ARKANSAS STATE (7-4, 6-2 Sun Belt): While the Red Wolves' offense is potent behind Hansen, the big name for Arkansas State is defensive end Ja'Von Rolland-Jones, the two-time Sun Belt Player of the Year. Rolland-Jones already is the career sacks leader both at Arkansas State and in the Sun Belt Conference, and his 43.5 career sacks put him one shy of breaking the NCAA FBS record of 44, set by Arizona State's Terrell Suggs. Rolland-Jones is able to take over a game with the pressure he applies, and he'll be looking for a big game in his final contest as a Red Wolf, which would only mean good things for Arkansas State.



PREDICTION: Arkansas State 38, Middle Tennessee State 30

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Trends - Troy vs North Texas

ATS Trends
Troy

Trojans are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Trojans are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Trojans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Trojans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.

North Texas

Mean Green are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
Mean Green are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.
Mean Green are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Mean Green are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Mean Green are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Mean Green are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Mean Green are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Mean Green are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Mean Green are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
Troy

Over is 6-0 in Trojans last 6 Bowl games.
Over is 6-0 in Trojans last 6 neutral site games.
Over is 6-0 in Trojans last 6 bowl games.
Under is 10-1 in Trojans last 11 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Trojans last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1 in Trojans last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Trojans last 9 games following a ATS win.
Under is 12-4 in Trojans last 16 games overall.
Under is 12-4 in Trojans last 16 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Trojans last 11 games following a straight up win.
Over is 14-6-1 in Trojans last 21 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 37-16 in Trojans last 53 non-conference games.

North Texas

Over is 5-1 in Mean Green last 6 non-conference games.
Under is 6-2 in Mean Green last 8 vs. S-Belt.
Over is 8-3 in Mean Green last 11 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Mean Green last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Mean Green last 10 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Mean Green last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in North Texas.

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Trends - Western Kentucky vs Georgia State

ATS Trends
Western Kentucky

Hilltoppers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in December.
Hilltoppers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Hilltoppers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf.
Hilltoppers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Hilltoppers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Hilltoppers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Hilltoppers are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Hilltoppers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. S-Belt.
Hilltoppers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

Georgia State

Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

OU Trends
Western Kentucky

Over is 4-0 in Hilltoppers last 4 neutral site games.
Over is 4-1 in Hilltoppers last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Hilltoppers last 5 games in December.
Over is 16-5-1 in Hilltoppers last 22 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Hilltoppers last 8 games on fieldturf.
Under is 6-2-1 in Hilltoppers last 9 vs. S-Belt.
Over is 5-2 in Hilltoppers last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Hilltoppers last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Georgia State

Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 games in December.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 22-7 in Panthers last 29 games overall.
Under is 12-4 in Panthers last 16 games on fieldturf.
Under is 11-5 in Panthers last 16 games following a straight up loss.

Head to Head
No trends available.

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Trends - No. 25 Boise State vs Oregon

ATS Trends
Boise State

Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Broncos are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Broncos are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Broncos are 4-11 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Broncos are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
Broncos are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Pac-12.

Oregon

Ducks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Ducks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December.
Ducks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games.
Ducks are 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Ducks are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
Ducks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.
Ducks are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Ducks are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Ducks are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win.
Ducks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Ducks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Ducks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

OU Trends
Boise State

Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Broncos last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Broncos last 14 games in December.

Oregon

Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Ducks last 10 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 48-15-2 in Ducks last 65 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Ducks last 8 vs. MWC.
Under is 9-3 in Ducks last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Ducks last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Ducks last 7 Bowl games.
Over is 5-2 in Ducks last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Ducks last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 11-5 in Ducks last 16 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head
No trends available.

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Trends - Marshall vs Colorado State

ATS Trends
Marshall

Thundering Herd are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 bowl games.
Thundering Herd are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.
Thundering Herd are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
Thundering Herd are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Bowl games.
Thundering Herd are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Thundering Herd are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games.
Thundering Herd are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December.

Colorado State

Rams are 10-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Rams are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Rams are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Rams are 16-6-1 ATS in their last 23 non-conference games.
Rams are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 bowl games.
Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Bowl games.
Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Rams are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rams are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Rams are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.

OU Trends
Marshall

Over is 4-0 in Thundering Herd last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Thundering Herd last 8 non-conference games.
Under is 7-1 in Thundering Herd last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-1 in Thundering Herd last 6 Bowl games.
Under is 5-1 in Thundering Herd last 6 neutral site games.
Under is 5-1 in Thundering Herd last 6 bowl games.
Under is 8-2 in Thundering Herd last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 10-3 in Thundering Herd last 13 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Thundering Herd last 8 games overall.
Under is 6-2 in Thundering Herd last 8 games in December.
Over is 8-3 in Thundering Herd last 11 games on grass.

Colorado State

Under is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Rams last 7 neutral site games.
Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Rams last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Rams last 7 Bowl games.
Over is 5-2 in Rams last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Rams last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rams last 7 bowl games.
Under is 11-5 in Rams last 16 non-conference games.

Head to Head
No trends available.

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Trends - Middle Tennessee vs Arkansas State

ATS Trends
Middle Tennessee

Blue Raiders are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. S-Belt.
Blue Raiders are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games on fieldturf.
Blue Raiders are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 bowl games.
Blue Raiders are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Blue Raiders are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games.
Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Bowl games.

Arkansas State

Red Wolves are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games overall.
Red Wolves are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.
Red Wolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. CUSA.

OU Trends
Middle Tennessee

Under is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 non-conference games.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 7-0 in Blue Raiders last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-1 in Blue Raiders last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Blue Raiders last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 9-2-1 in Blue Raiders last 12 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 Bowl games.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 neutral site games.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 bowl games.
Over is 8-3 in Blue Raiders last 11 games following a ATS win.
Over is 10-4 in Blue Raiders last 14 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-2-1 in Blue Raiders last 8 games in December.

Arkansas State

Under is 6-1 in Red Wolves last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 12-2 in Red Wolves last 14 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 14-3-1 in Red Wolves last 18 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1 in Red Wolves last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-1 in Red Wolves last 22 games overall.
Under is 6-2 in Red Wolves last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 31-12-1 in Red Wolves last 44 non-conference games.

Head to Head

Favorite is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet



Saturday, December 16

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NORTH TEXAS (9 - 4) vs. TROY (10 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday 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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GEORGIA ST (6 - 5) vs. W KENTUCKY (6 - 6) - 12/16/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
GEORGIA ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
GEORGIA ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.

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

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OREGON (7 - 5) vs. BOISE ST (10 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 139-102 ATS (+26.8 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 139-102 ATS (+26.8 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 88-59 ATS (+23.1 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BOISE ST is 79-49 ATS (+25.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
OREGON is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
OREGON is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

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

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MARSHALL (7 - 5) vs. COLORADO ST (7 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
MARSHALL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a bowl game since 1992.
MARSHALL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games played on a neutral field since 1992.

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

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MIDDLE TENN ST (6 - 6) vs. ARKANSAS ST (7 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NCAAF

Bowl Season

Trend Report

Saturday, December 16

TROY @ NORTH TEXAS
Troy is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Troy is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing North Texas
North Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
North Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

WESTERN KENTUCKY @ GEORGIA STATE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Western Kentucky's last 7 games
Western Kentucky is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgia State's last 6 games
Georgia State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

OREGON @ BOISE STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon's last 7 games
Oregon is 8-16-1 ATS in its last 25 games
Boise State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Boise State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

MARSHALL @ COLORADO STATE
Marshall is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Marshall is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

MIDDLE TENNESSEE @ ARKANSAS STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Middle Tennessee's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Middle Tennessee's last 9 games when playing Arkansas State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas State's last 6 games
Arkansas State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Middle Tennessee

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NCAAF

Bowl Season

December 16
Troy (-6) vs North Texas- New Orleans Bowl
Troy won its last six games, is 10-2 this year, with a win at LSU; Trojans have a 4-year starter at QB, are 2-1 vs spread in games with single digit spread. North Texas won five of last six games, losing C-USA title game at FAU Dec 2. Mean Green is 4-1 vs spread in games with single digit spread. Favorites won/covered three of last five New Orleans Bowls; Conference USA teams won last two. Troy won its last two bowls, is 3-3 all-time; North Texas lost three of last four bowls; they’re 2-6 all-time in bowls. C-USA non-conference underdogs are 8-23 vs spread this season; Sun Belt favorites are 1-2. Since 2014, C-USA teams are 10-4 SU vs Sun Belt teams, covering four of last six as an underdog vs Sun Belt foes.

Western Kentucky (-5) vs Georgia State- Auto Nation Cure Bowl, Orlando
Western Kentucky is 6-6 this year, after going 40-14 the previous four years; they allowed 30+ points in each of their last six games. WKU has a senior QB who has 41 career starts- they’re 1-5-1 vs spread as a favorite, 1-5 in games with single digit pointspread. Georgia State has a senior QB who is grad transfer from Utah; Panthers are 6-5 this year, scoring 10 or less points in all five losses- they’re 2-3 vs spread as an underdog, 4-4-1 in games with single digit spread. Hilltoppers are 3-1 in bowls, winning last three years while scoring 49-45-51 points, but with a different coach. Georgia State lost its only bowl 27-16 to San Jose State in this same bowl two years ago, which was the first Cure Bowl. C-USA non-conference favorites are 7-3 vs spread; Sun Belt underdogs are 14-13. C-USA favorites covered six of last seven games when playing Sun Belt teams.

Oregon (-7.5) vs Boise State— Las Vegas Bowl
Oregon scored 117 points in winning its last two games after soph QB Herbert got healthy; they’re 7-5 but their coach already bolted for Florida State. Ducks are 4-2 vs spread as a favorite this year, 2-2 in games with a single digit spread. Boise State has a junior QB who has made 36 starts; Broncos won eight of last nine games- they won MAC title, scoring 17 points in consecutive games vs Fresno. Boise is 2-0 as an underdog this year, 4-2 in games with single digit spread. Boise is 3-2 in its last five bowls; they won Las Vegas Bowl three years in row, from 2010-12. Oregon lost its last two bowls, 42-20/47-41; average total in their last three bowls: 76.3. Favorites won/covered last three Las Vegas Bowls; Pac-12 teams won their last three visits here. Last three years, Pac-12 favorites are 14-12-1 vs spread when playing Mountain West teams.

Colorado State (-5.5) vs Marshall— Gildan New Mexico Bowl, Albuquerque
Colorado State is 7-5, dropping 3 of last 4 games, losing 59-52 at home to Boise when they led 35-17 at the half; Rams are 0-6 vs spread in their last six games- they’re 3-5 vs spread as a favorite, 3-5 in games with a single digit spread. CSU has a senior QB who has started 38 games. Marshall lost four of its last five games, losing last two games by total of three points. Thundering Herd is 5-0 vs spread as an underdog this year, 5-1 in games with a single digit spread- they’ve got a junior QB who has 33 starts. Rams lost their last three bowls, allowing 44.7 ppg- average total in their last five bowls: 74- they lost 61-50 in the Potato Bowl LY. Marshall won its last five bowls, allowing 16 ppg; they’re 10-2 all-time in bowls. Rams won 27-24 here October 20. C-USA teams covered seven of last ten games with Mountain West foes.

Arkansas State (-4) vs Middle Tennessee State, Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, Montgomery, AL
Arkansas State split its last four games, losing 32-25 to Troy in Sun Belt title game; Red Wolves won a game 67-50 this year- they also lost 43-36 at Nebraska, but five of their last six games stayed under total. ASU is 3-2 in games with single-digit spread. Middle Tennessee is 6-6; they were favored by 7+ points in five of six wins- they’re 1-4 as an underdog this year. Blue Raiders’ last three games went over. MTSU lost its last four bowls, allowing 45-52 points in bowls the last two years; ASU is 3-2 in its last five bowls; they scored 34.3 ppg in last three. Sun Belt teams won two of first three Camellia Bowls. with an average total of 60. C-USA underdogs are 8-23 vs spread in non-league games this year. Last four years, C-USA teams are 9-5 vs spread when playing a Sun Belt opponent.

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Wiseguys are advising to jump on these early bowl odds now
Steve Merril

Sharps have flagged these bowl games as early lines to keep an eye on.

Spread to bet now

Florida International (+7) vs. Temple

This line for the Gasparilla Bowl opened +8 and was quickly bet down to +7 before it even opened at some other major sportsbooks. Play it now before it dips below this key number. Florida International will be excited for this game after a 4-8 SU season last year. It is the Panthers' first bowl game in six years. They were a solid 8-4 SU this year and finished the regular season with back-to-back wins in which they scored 104 points combined on offense.

Temple will be less excited for this game after a mediocre 6-6 SU regular season. The Owls were 10-3 SU last year before losing their bowl game as a 12-point favorite. Temple was also 10-3 SU in the 2015 regular season when they lost by 15 points as a 2.5-point bowl favorite. The Owls were a weak offensive team this season, averaging just 24.8 points per game on 5.5 yards per play (versus opponents that allow 28.6 ppg and 6.1 yppl).

Spread to bet now

Appalachian State (+7.5) vs. Toledo

This line for the Dollar General Bowl opened at +8 and was quickly bet down to +7.5. Play it now while it remains above the key number of +7. Appalachian State enters with solid offensive momentum as they scored 31 points or more in three of their final four regular season games. Overall, the Mountaineers averaged 33.4 points per game on 6.5 yards per play this year, while allowing just 21.9 points per game on 5.5 yards per play.

Toledo also enters off three straight wins, but might be a little flat after winning the MAC championship game. Toledo probably was hoping for a better bowl bid after a solid 11-2 SU season. The Rockets were strong offensively this year, but weak on defense as they allowed 5.6 yards per play versus a schedule of weak offensive opponents that averaged just 5.3 yppl overall. Toledo's defense is now taking a substantial step-up in class. The Rockets lost last year, 31-28, versus Appalachian State in the Camellia Bowl.

Total to bet now

Georgia State vs. Western Kentucky (52)

This total for the Autonation Cure Bowl has risen a couple points higher since opening. These early minor bowl games do have a tendency to be higher scoring, but that might not be the case in this game with two weak offensive teams. Georgia State averaged a paltry 19.7 points per game this season on just 5.4 yards per play (versus opponents that allowed 26.4 ppg on 5.8 yppl). Meanwhile, Western Kentucky averaged just 26.2 points per game on only 5.3 yards per play (versus opponents that allowed 29.7 ppg on 5.8 yppl).

Both offenses were particularly weak down the stretch. Western Kentucky scored 23 points or less in three of their final four regular season games. Georgia State scored only 10 points in each of their final two games. The Panthers have a 5-1 Under mark in their past six games overall. Last year, Georgia State managed just 16 total points in this same bowl game.

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CAPPING THE COACHES
Jason Logan

One of the biggest differences between wagering on college and professional sports is the impact of the coaching. In the college ranks, these coaches are the molders of young men and build a program from the bottom up, having a bigger influence on how the game is played. Oddsmakers factor coaching into the lines in college sports more than any other option.

That’s why it’s such a big deal when coaches are swapped out just before bowl season. Whether it be a coach taking a new job and leaving his former team in the hands of his assistants or a team firing its coach just before the postseason and pretty much hoping for the best in the bowl game. Bettors can find added value when handicapping the turnover on the sidelines.

“Teams and players often rally behind a new coach or departing coach, while other times players and teams are disappointed and provide a weak effort,” says Covers Expert Steve Merril.

Perhaps the biggest coaching change, as it pertains to bowl season, is Scott Frost leaving Central Florida for the job at Nebraska ahead of the Knights' showdown with Auburn as 9.5-point underdogs in the Peach Bowl. Central Florida was snubbed by the CFP committee, despite an undefeated record, and is hoping Frost will be on the sideline for this finale against a SEC power. As of mid-December, Frost is back with the team and running practices and looks like he will coach on New Year’s Day. But, should those plans fall through closer to kickoff, it will be interesting to see where the team’s head is at.

Another big-name coaching move this bowl season is Jimbo Fisher bailing on Florida State for Texas A&M, replacing Kevin Sumlin and putting interim coach Jeff Banks in charge of the Aggies (+3) versus Wake Forest in the Belk Bowl. Fisher’s former programs, the Seminoles, barely became bowl eligible after a disastrous season, and will now face Southern Mississippi in the Independence Bowl, giving 15.5 points to the Golden Eagles on December 27.

Long-time defensive line coach Odell Haggins will step in as interim coach for the bowl game. While Haggins commands a lot of respect, being with the programs since 1994, many of those FSU standouts have to be thinking about their place in new head coach Willie Taggart’s system in 2018. Even Haggins has to be polishing his resume, not knowing his future in Tallahassee.

Taggart left Oregon before its showdown with Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl, and had Mario Cristobal in place as an interim for the bowl game. However, with so much support – especially from the Ducks roster - Cristobal was eventually promoted to head coach and is hoping to ride that momentum to a victory over the Broncos on December 16. Oregon opened -5.5 and is now giving 7.5 points in Las Vegas.

In a funny twist, Arizona State will have recently-fired head coach Todd Graham on the sideline for the Sun Devils' matchups with North Carolina State in the Sun Bowl. Graham was axed at the end of the year - replaced by former NFL head coach Herm Edwards - but he and his staff are hoping the players send them off as winners, despite oddsmakers pegging ASU as a 6.5-point underdog against the Wolfpack in El Paso, Texas.

Mississippi State takes on Louisville in the TaxSlayer Bowl on December minus head coach Dan Mullen, who leaves the Bulldogs for SEC rival Florida. That has interim Greg Knox running things this month as new head coach Joe Moorehead hits the recruiting trail and puts his staff together for 2018. Mississippi State is a 6.5-point underdog for this game at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

Rounding out the coaching moves this bowl season is Chad Morris leaving SMU for Arkansas, with the Mustangs as 5-point faves versus Louisiana Tech in the DXL Frisco Bowl. Southern Methodist will look to interim coach Jeff Traylor, who will then go with Morris to the run the Razorbacks. So, who knows where his focus will be for this December 20 game in Frisco, Texas.

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DO NOT PLACE MONEY WITHOUT KNOWING MOTIVATION
Jason Logan

Bowl season is many things to many teams.

To some, it’s the culmination of a hard-fought season. To others, it’s a relief from years of losing. And to a few programs, it’s a reminder of missed opportunities and wasted potential. Understanding the mindset of a bowl team is paramount before placing any bets.

Which programs are just happy to be invited to a bowl game and which ones are actually serious about winning? The first step college football bettors should take when looking at potential plays, is to call out any teams disappointed with the bowl they’ve drawn. While some could lack motivation, this situation usually serves as motivation with a chip on the team’s shoulder.

With the implementation of the College Football Playoffs, there has been a new factor thrown into the bowl betting mix with teams sitting just outside the Final Four feeling the sting of the playoff snub heading into their respective bowl game. This time around, Big Ten champ Ohio State didn’t receive an invite, leaving football bettors to question how the Buckeyes players will react to this letdown.

Ohio State settles for a showdown with Southern Cal in the Cotton Bowl, despite winning the Big Ten Championship over then-undefeated Wisconsin. The Buckeyes were edged by Alabama – a one-loss SEC team that didn’t play for its conference title. Oddsmakers currently have OSU pegged as a 7.5-point favorite versus the Trojans in Texas.

Another team feeling disrespected this bowl season could be Central Florida, which finished the regular season 12-0 following a victory in the AAC Championship Game. The Knights were a long shot to squeak into the CFP Final Four but still held out hope of a playoff berth. Instead, UCF is playing Auburn in the Peach Bowl, getting very little respect from books and bettors. It opened +8.5 and is now up to a 9.5-point underdog in Atlanta on New Year’s Day.

Motivation just isn’t reserved for the big boys, though. Programs that barely qualified for bowl eligibility and still earned a berth in a postseason game can often times feel a sense of accomplishment. Covers Expert Art Aronson of AAA Sports calls these “Just glad to be there” teams.

“This might take some digging, but there are teams which are just happy to be aboard the gravy train,” says Aronson. “Coaches get a little more job security and players get to brag when they go home for semester break. With dozens of games, it’s a win-win for everyone.”

Littering the bowl season landscape are a number of six-win squads, that just barely qualified for postseason consideration: Western Kentucky, Georgia State, Middle Tennessee, Louisiana Tech, Temple, Texas Tech, Utah, Duke, UCLA, Florida State, Texas, Virginia, Navy, New Mexico State, and Utah State all made the bowl grade by the skin of their teeth. Football bettors should do a deep dive into how coaches, players, and even fan bases feel about their respective postseason contests.

Bettors must also measure the motivation of teams that are ending an extended bowl drought, and determine whether they're feeling a false sense of accomplishment – bound for a letdown – or using that big stage to push the program even further up the food chain.

The longest bowl drought being quenched this month is a 57-year bowl absence by the New Mexico State Aggies, making their first bowl appearance since 1960. The Aggies just became bowl eligible with a win in the season finale and now travel to Tucson to play Utah State in the Arizona Bowl on December 29. New Mexico State opened as a 3-point favorite but action against the Aggies has moved this spread all the way to NMSU +4.

The UAB Blazers will be pumped up for their first bowl appearance since 2004, when they face Ohio in the Bahamas Bowl on December 22. There is extra emotion rolling into this bowl appearance as well, as UAB’s football program was shuttered for two years before returning to action this season, finishing 8-4 SU and 8-3-1 ATS. Alabama-Birmingham is a 7.5-point underdog in Nassau.

Lane Kiffin has Florida Atlantic playing in its first bowl game since 2008, guiding the Owls to a 10-3 SU record (9-4 ATS). They face the Akron Zips as 22.5-point chalk in the Boca Raton Bowl, playing on their home field for this December 19 contest.

Other teams snapping bowl droughts this month are: Southern Methodist (2012), Arizona State (2012), Purdue (2013), as well as Missouri and Texas, who both haven’t been to a bowl game since 2014 and met in the Texas Bowl on December 27 with the Tigers set as field-goal favorites.

One of the most underlying motivational capping tools is finding a team playing in the same bowl as it did last season. The 2014-15 bowl schedule found Arkansas State back in the GoDaddy Bowl for the fourth straight season, losing to Toledo 63-44 as a 3.5-point underdog in Mobile, Alabama.

“Teams returning to the same minor bowl game they played in last year tend to become disinterested,” notes Covers Expert Marc Lawrence.

South Florida is back in the Birmingham Bowl for the second straight year, set as a 2.5-point favorite versus Texas Tech on December 23. The Bulls, who edged South Carolina in a wildly-entertaining 46-39 overtime victory in this bowl last season, could be a little flat after earning another trip to Alabama following a crushing loss to UCF in their regular season finale. On top of that, the bowl organizers somehow messed up the school’s name on the official game t-shirts, going with “South Florida University” instead of the proper title, “University of South Florida”.

Mike Leach and his Washington State Cougars are back in the Holiday Bowl, facing Michigan State as 2.5-point favorites. The Cougars lost to another Big Ten school, Minnesota, as 8.5-point chalk in San Diego last year. The venue switches to SDCCU Stadium in 2017 and Leach will be on the sideline for WSU after rumors he was in the running for the Tennessee job. He’s also in the hunt for a new contract extension.

Louisiana State makes its second straight stint in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day, sitting as a field-goal fave to Notre Dame. The Tigers beat down Louisville and Heisman winner Lamar Jackson 29-9 as 3-point chalk. While this is a repeat bowl appearance, LSU doesn’t mind a spot on the January 1 schedule against the Fighting Irish.

And while it’s not a repeat in a particular bowl, Appalachian State and Toledo meet in a rematch of last year’s Camellia Bowl – a 31-28 win by the Mountaineers as 1-point favorites – when the connect for a December 23 date in the Dollar General Bowl. The Rockets are 7.5-point favorites in this rare bowl revenge spot in Mobile, Alabama.

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TIME BETWEEN BOWLS GIVES AND TAKES AWAY
Jason Logan

The Ravages of time. Idle hands do the Devil’s work. Time, time time… is on my side. YES IT IS!

All three famed phrases have everything to do with the time between a college football team’s final game of the regular season and its postseason bowl appearance.

Some programs are thrust right into the bowl schedule with a small break between the finale, finals and the bowl game. Other teams are collecting dust for almost a month while they prepare for their year-end showcase.

“The long layoff - several weeks - before the game is played can often lead to bizarre Over or Under-performance by teams involved,” says Steve Merril.

A team that gained momentum late in the year may not have that same mojo working for them in bowl season, thanks to the extended hiatus. Depending on the break between games, programs could be completely different come game day and that opens up a lot of value to go against, with oddsmakers setting these lines based on their past accomplishments.

The gap between the end of the regular season to the bowl game can be more than a month, so what difference does it make if a team won its last six in a row?” asks Covers Expert Art Aronson of AAA Sports.

A good example are the Central Michigan Chippewas, who finished the schedule on a five-game winning streak, becoming bowl eligible along the way and earning a ticket to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Chippewas, who are sitting at a pick’em facing Wyoming on December 22, will have had nearly a month off between the bowl and their final game of the season.

Northwestern was one of the hottest teams in college football, closing the 2017 campaign on a seven-game winning streak and earning a spot in the Music City Bowl versus Kentucky. The Wildcats will have been off for more than a month when they take on the other Wildcats as touchdown favorites on December 29.

The gap between season finale and bowl game, however, can also work in a team’s favor. A late-season swoon or a rash of injuries toward the end of the year can be remedied by a few weeks off.

Auburn is hoping the lengthy hiatus can heal up star running back Kerryon Johnson, who is listed as question with a shoulder injury for the Tigers’ date with UCF in the Peach Bowl. Johnson, who rushed for 1,320 yards and a team-high 19 touchdowns, will have just about a full month to recover between the Tigers’ loss to UGA in the SEC Championship and that New Year’s Day bowl appearance. Auburn could also get linebacker Tre Williams back from a shoulder injury as well.

The bowl break has also allowed Boise State to return two key weapons on offense for its matchup with Oregon in the Las Vegas Bowl. Tight end Jake Roh and running back Alexander Mattison are expected to be back from ankle injuries, with the Broncos set as 7.5-point underdogs versus the Ducks on December 16.

Wyoming is hoping that month-long pause is enough to get quarterback Josh Allen back in working order for the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against CMU. Allen passed for 13 touchdowns and ran in another five but injured his throwing shoulder on November 11 and missed the final two games of the season – both losses for the Cowboys.

Will Grier is hoping to be under center for West Virginia’s appearance in the Heart of Dallas Bowl, taking on Utah on December 26. Grier underwent surgery on his broken middle finger on his passing hand in late November and is doubtful for the Mountaineers’ postseason game. Grier, who passed for 3,490 yards and 34 touchdowns, was replaced by sophomore QB Chris Chugunov in the season finale loss to Oklahoma, completely just 10 of 20 passes for 137 yards.

The Marshall Thundering Herd did get too much downtime between the end of the season and their showcase versus Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl on December 16, but it was enough of a break to get leading receiver Tyre Brady healthy. He’s caught 56 balls for 777 yards and 13 touchdowns this season. Marshall is a 5.5-point underdog to CSU.

And UCLA and top NFL Draft prospect Josh Rosen is likely to be on the field for the Bruins versus Kansas State in the Catcus Bowl on December 26. Rosen exited the season finale against Cal with a shoulder injury but the time off has allowed him to be ready for his final college outing.

While the bowl break has allowed those teams – and many others – to heal up, other programs are wishing the postseason game would just get here already. Every bowl season is plagued with news of player suspensions, from either academics or off-field issues, as well as player injuries suffered in the limited practices allowed during bowl prep.

Washington State cut top receiver Tavares Martin Jr. for a violation of team rules last week, leaving the Cougars without their two best outside receiving targets after fellow WR Isaiah Johnson-Mack decided to leave Wazzu and transfer to a school closer to his family in Florida.

Georgia linebacker Natrez Patrick was running the risk of being suspended for the Bulldogs’ Rose Bowl matchup against Oklahoma due to drug charges following UGA’s win in the SEC Championship. However, the charges were dropped and the team has yet to hand down any punishment. Patrick was suspended four games earlier this year for misdemeanor marijuana possession.

With finals over and classes done, as well as practices limited by NCAA rules, players don’t have the same structured schedule to keep them busy and out of trouble. And trips home over the holidays have been the catalyst for many suspensions with players getting into fights and violating team rules while visiting with friends and family.

Local media are usually the first sources to report on these issues, so keeping a close ear to the ground and anticipating either injury or disciplinary news is the best way to stay ahead of the Bookmaker (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookmaker.eu%2F%3Fcmpid %3D4437)s during the bowl break.

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Proximity to location a big factor for college football teams during bowl season
Ashton Grewal

There are three things you need to know before you bet any college football game this bowl season: who’s playing, what’s the pointspread and where is it being played.

Last year teams that traveled fewer miles than their opponents went 29-12 straight up (22-19 ATS) in the 41 college football bowls including the national championship game.

This wasn’t a one-year fluke either. Steve Yoost submitted a study to the Sport Journal in 2009 on the geographical effects on college bowl games. He looked at all 47 BCS bowl games from 1998 to 2009 to try and determine how proximity to a bowl game location can factor as an advantage.

He found that teams with the shorter trip covered the spread at a 55 percent rate (26-21) and 58 percent (24-17) when excluding games with negligible distance differences between the two traveling teams.

Yoost concluded the bowl system needs to be changed so that there wouldn’t be as much of a built-in advantage for schools playing in their own backyard. The problem is, of course, the people deciding the matchups aren’t interested in making things fair. They want the games to sellout and there to be enough local interest so that tickets can be marked up.

It’s much easier to drum up interest when one of the teams playing is essentially a home team. Take Florida Atlantic for example. The Owls will be playing in their home stadium for this year’s Boca Raton Bowl. Last year’s announced attendance for the game was a little over 25,000 in a stadium that holds 30,000, but pictures tell a story different story.

The Boca Raton Bowl committee is thrilled to have a locate team to pedal in its quest to sell this game out. Florida Atlantic opened as 17.5-point chalk against Akron but the line was quickly bet up to 22.5.

Here are a few more games with a large disparity in distance between the invited schools.

Military Bowl
Navy vs. Virginia
Odds: Pick, 55
Location: Navy’s home field

Liberty Bowl
Memphis vs. Iowa State
Odds: Memphis -3.5, 66
Location: Memphis’ home field

Orange Bowl
Miami vs. Wisconsin
Odds: Wisconsin -6.5, 45
Location: Miami’s home field

Belk Bowl
Wake Forest vs. Texas A&M
Odds: Wake -3, 64.5
Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte NC – a little over an hour away from Wake’s campus.

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #8 -AQUEDUCT - 3:47 PM EASTERN POST
New York Stallion Series Stakes - 5th Avenue Division
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT TWO YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $150,000.00 PURSE

#5 MISS HOT STONES
#2 PURE SILVER
#6 WEGETSTHEMUNNYS
#3 AUNT BABE

The New York Stallion Series was created by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. Fifth Avenue is a noted street in the New York City borough of Manhattan, dividing the borough's East and West sides. Here in the 32nd running of The 5th Avenue, #5 MISS HOT STONES has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in each of her three career starts to date, including a "POWER RUN WIN" to break her maiden in her last start. The morning line favorite is #2 PURE SILVER, who drops in class (-2), is the speed and pace profile leader, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three of her last five outings, including back-to-back, "POWER RUN WINS" in her 4th and 5th races back.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs

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

Race 10 - Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $13000 Class Rating: 85

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE JUNE 16, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 GUNTHER 3/1

# 6 GRAND FASHIONED 10/1

# 5 WITT STAMP 4/1

GUNTHER looks respectable to best this field. Expect a much stronger performance with the drop. Is tough not to examine given the company run in recently. Exhibits the look of a profitable play, averaging a solid 86 speed rating which is one of the strongest in this group. GRAND FASHIONED - Overall, has one of the best earnings per start in dirt sprint races in this group. Caldwell has one of the top winning percentages in this group of animals with entries running at this distance and surface. WITT STAMP - Has been running solidly lately and will probably be up on the front end early on.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Gulfstream Park - Race #5 - Post: 2:05pm - Stakes - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $100,000 Class Rating: 106 Rampart S. (Grade 3)

Rating: 3

#4 KING'S GHOST (ML=15/1)
#1 CURLIN'S APPROVAL (ML=8/5)
#3 LEWIS BAY (ML=7/2)


KING'S GHOST - As the only speed freak in the race, I expect this mare to be long gone. I think the shorter trip will help this mare stay the trip. CURLIN'S APPROVAL - Racing over a familiar track, where she has won multiple times before, I have to put this thoroughbred at the top of my list of top contenders. Based on morning drills, I look for this filly to run a big race. Everybody's got their favorite tracks, but if you ask this horse, I think her answer would be Gulfstream Park. LEWIS BAY - This filly's last race was back on November 26th but I do believe she can run a good one coming off a vacation. I like this filly a lot here. She shows a lot of consistency, finishing in the money frequently. Earnings per race entered is something that I think can be an extremely key selection factor. This animal is ranked the highest in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 NONNA MELA (ML=5/2), #5 ALPINE SKY (ML=6/1),

NONNA MELA - Don't think this mount will make an impact in today's race. That last speed rating was substandard when compared with today's class figure. ALPINE SKY - Tough to like the downward spiraling flow (101/97/90) of Equibase speed figures. Recorded a pedestrian speed rating last time out in the Chilukki on November 4th. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that fig.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #4 KING'S GHOST to win if you can get at least 4/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4] Box [3,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,4] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,3,4] with [1,3,4] with [1,3,4,5,6] with [1,3,4,5,6] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
[1,3,4] with [1,3,4] with [1,3,4,6] with [1,2,3,4,5,6] with [1,2,3,4,5,6] Total Cost: $72

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)

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

Race 1 - Claiming - 4.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9500 Class Rating: 74

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,200


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 ROCK ALL DAY 3/5

# 1 YODEL UP A STORM 7/2

# 6 REALLY A PRINCESS 20/1

ROCK ALL DAY looks to be a solid contender. Will probably go to the front end and might never look back. Could provide positive dividends based on solid recent speed figs with an average of 75. Must be given consideration given the class of races run lately. YODEL UP A STORM - Is a solid contender based on figs put up as of late under today's conditions. Could best this group of animals here, showing very good figs of late. REALLY A PRINCESS - Solid average speed figs in dirt sprint races make this pony a key contender. Will almost certainly compete admirably in the early pace clash which bodes well with this group.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred)

Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred) - Race 4

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $1 Superfecta (.10 Min.) / $2 Rolling Double $1 Pick Three (Races 4-5-6)


Maiden Claiming $20,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 82 • Purse: $15,000 • Post: 1:28P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. LEAGUE OF SHADOWS is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * LEAGUE OF SHADOWS: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Hor se has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. CONFIRMED: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has a 4F workout since its last race, and the workout time is faster than its own half-mile time in its last race. Today is a s print and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
1
LEAGUE OF SHADOWS
3/1

9/5
7
CONFIRMED
7/5

6/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
LEAGUE OF SHADOWS
1

3/1
Front-runner
82

69

98.6

65.4

60.9
7
CONFIRMED
7

7/5
Alternator/Front-runner
0

0

69.2

61.5

56.5
4
SOFT TRIP
4

8/1
Trailer
76

62

48.8

65.2

57.7
2
SON OF THE SOUTH
2

4/1
Alternator/Non-contender
84

76

87.8

60.7

54.7
3
CHIN TU
3

4/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

84.4

59.7

51.7
6
HEAD OF THE LINE
6

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

61.0

34.1

23.1
5
TROJAN THE WILDCAT
5

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

30.3

28.4

15.4

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

Remington Park - Race 1

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum) Pick 5 (Races 1-5)(.50 Cent Minimum)


Allowance • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 83 • Purse: $43,350 • Post: 7:07P
FOR ACCREDITED OKLAHOMA-BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR TRIAL OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * MORHAWK: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. GAME BIRD: Horse has run a G ood Race within the last 30 days. ALARM SYSTEM: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. LIKE A COWBOY: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. LINNAEUS: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
9
MORHAWK
5/2

5/1
3
GAME BIRD
3/1

6/1
5
ALARM SYSTEM
5/1

7/1
1
LIKE A COWBOY
15/1

9/1
4
LINNAEUS
9/2

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
LINNAEUS
4

9/2
Front-runner
74

71

75.2

70.0

56.5
8
COVINGTON QUALITY
8

20/1
Front-runner
72

74

59.0

59.0

48.0
1
LIKE A COWBOY
1

15/1
Stalker
84

78

66.2

63.6

57.1
3
GAME BIRD
3

3/1
Alternator/Stalker
83

80

77.6

73.8

66.3
5
ALARM SYSTEM
5

5/1
Alternator/Stalker
81

83

70.0

72.4

64.9
9
MORHAWK
9

5/2
Trailer
84

79

76.9

75.4

70.4
6
PHANTOM MENACE
6

6/1
Trailer
71

73

68.9

66.2

56.2
7
IMALITTLEHAZEY
7

15/1
Trailer
79

77

68.3

69.2

60.7
2
VISCOSITY
2

20/1
Alternator/Trailer
81

70

31.3

57.8

42.8

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Turfway Park - Race #3 - Post: 7:15pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,100 Class Rating: 73

Rating: 4

#8 WORKTAB (ML=8/1)
#4 AZOR AHAI (ML=5/1)


WORKTAB - I unquestionably see favorable signs for this thoroughbred right here. AZOR AHAI - Aboard this animal on November 30th and Mayta is yet again in the irons in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 KENTUCKY KITTEN (ML=7/2), #3 ROCKET WARRIOR (ML=4/1), #7 SUN KITTY (ML=5/1),

KENTUCKY KITTEN - This colt hasn't been showing me anything in the last two races. SUN KITTY - Not the right 'placement' in this event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #8 WORKTAB to win if you can get odds of 7/5 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Saturday, December 16, 2017

NFL (305) LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS (306) KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Take: under

Reason: Your free play for Satudray, December 16, 2017 is in the NFL contest between the Chargers and the Chiefs. Thiis is a huge game for these two teams and their respective playoff chances. It wasn't too long ago that the Chiefs were 4-0 and the Chargers 0-4. Now, these teams are both tied for the AFC lead. This game will have all the atmosphere of a playoff game. The Chiefs have a terrible rush defense, 30th in the league. The Chiefs offensive line will also have to contend with a very good Charges defensive rush, tied for fifth with 37 sacks. The Chargers are 1-7 O/U in their last eight games and 0-4 O/U in their last four away games. The Chiefs are 1-4 O/U in their last five games, 6-14 O/U their last 20 at home vs a team with a winning record. In addition, the Chiefs are 19-42 O/U in their last 61 home games. With five of the last seven in this series going UNDER, I'm sticking with the UNDER here on Saturday.

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Arthur Ralph Sports

SAT: OVER the total 61 Mid Tenn/Ark St

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Saturday, Dec 16 is:

Edmonton Oilers +105 over Minnesota Wild.

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TOMMY BRUNSON

When these teams played in the Sun Belt Conference, it was the Trojans holding the upper-hand, as Troy captured 7 of the 8 meetings straight up between 2005-12. True, that has been more than a couple of years ago, but I am counting on Troy and their superior defense to take care of business in NOLA this Saturday afternoon, much the way they did last season in the Dollar General Bowl when they took down MAC rep Ohio U, 28-23.

The Trojans enter this year's bowl game riding a 6-game winning streak, and have covered in each of their last 3 wins - all as the favorite. It is a Troy team that went into Baton Rouge in late September and upset LSU, 24-21 as the near 3-TD underdog. Now they did suffer a "letdown" the following week against South Alabama, but all told, Troy ended things with 10 wins in their 12 games. Their defense did not allow more than 25 points in ANY of their games this year, and held 6 of their last 9 foes to 19 points or less! That's solid defense.

Compare that to the Mean Green/Eagles of North Texas who allowed 30 points or more 7 times in 13 games this year, and you can see why North Texas is getting around a touchdown today. Remember that all 4 of North Texas' losses this season were by wide margins - 17-points or more - so don't fret about laying the wood with Troy in this spot.

North Texas may be a little more dangerous on offense, but the Troy defense is the tide-turner today.

Lay it with the Trojans!

4* TROY

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JACK BRAYMAN

My free pick is going to be on the Georgia State Panthers, catching the points against Western Kentucky today in bowl action.

The Panthers book-ended their season with consecutive losses, losing the first two of the season and dropping their last two in the campaign. But in between this was a team that played with enough heart that leads me to believe it can hang with the Hilltoppers.

Western Kentucky lost four of its last five in the season, and it's also a team that progressively got worst at keeping teams out of the end zone.

The Hilltoppers allowed an average of 35.5 over their last six games. So even though they ranked 50th overall on defense, keep in mind they were much better in the first half of the season.

The two other telling intangibles in playing against Western Kentucky come from the red zone. The Hilltoppers rank 120th with their red zone offense, and 102nd with their red zone defense. That is where this team is going to suffer against Georgia State.

Take the underdog, as this could come down to the end. Don't be surprised if the Panthers win this one outright.

1* GEORGIA STATE

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ERIC SCHROEDER

I'm going to hit the gridiron for Saturday's free play, and I'll take a look at this game between the Marshall Thundering Herd and Colorado State Rams. I actually like the underdog here, as I think Marshall will steal this one outright. I'm playing the Herd plus the points, but I will have a small piece on the moneyline as well.

Interestingly enough about these teams, close to two months ago they both were in the hunt for conference championships in the Mountain West and C-USA.

Then the Rams finished on a 1-3 skid, and the Thundering Herd lost four of their last five. But I know there is talent across the board with each roster, and with both teams having several weeks to prepare, they'll both be fresh and motivated to end their seasons with a victory.

Marshall is a team that saw three of those final losses by five points or less. Trust me when I tell you this team could have nine or 10 wins. And knowing Colorado State had a rugged non-conference schedule that included Alabama, the Herd will step their game up to challenge the Rams.

The star of this one? Marshall quarterback Chase Litton, who completed more than 60 percent of his passes for 2,853 yards and 23 touchdowns. The Rams were torched for more than 200 yards passing eight different times this season, and will be vulnerable to the big play today.

Take the pup.

4* MARSHALL

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TOMMY BRUNSON

One of the first things I look for come this time of the season - bowl season, is how schools have fared in the past in their bowl games, as some coaches just seem to do a better job than other coaches, as some teams are just ready to "go bowling" while others seem happy to be there and enjoy their end of the season "perk trip".

In this New Mexico Bowl we have a good example of the theory I just mentioned, as both Marshall and Colorado State play this one in Albuquerque with identical 7-5 ledgers, but that is about where the similarities end, as it is clear Thundering Herd head coach Doc Holliday gets his teams prepared a little better than Rams head coach Mike Bobo.

Marshall did not make it to a bowl game last season, as they finished 2016 just 3-9 on the year. The Herd though have won and covered their previous 4 bowl games under Holliday in his 8th season at the helm! That's pretty darn solid when you consider a play today on Marshall gets you some solid points to work with.

One of the reasons Colorado State is listed as this "big" of a favorite is because they are familiar with the venue having won a regular season game on this field versus the Lobos of New Mexico. Do keep in mind that bowl games and Mike Bobo have NOT been a winning mix, as this will be the Rams 5th straight bowl trip, and they come in at 0-4 against the spread, losing their last 3. Last season the Rams allowed a whopping 61-points to Idaho in the Famous Potato Bowl! The Rams last bowl win came on this field in 2013, but they did not cover that game.

I see a similar outcome today, as the Rams may have a slight advantage on offense, but the Thundering Herd does own the better defense and special teams - making the points that much more valuable.

Colorado State failed their last 6 games against the spread leading up to this Saturday contest, and a look at the Herd's last 4 games shows none decided by more than 5-points either way. Marshall also covered ALL 5 tries this season when installed as the underdog.

I like Marshall to cover again.

2* MARSHALL (On a 1* to 5* basis)

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JEFF BENTON

Your Saturday freebie is the Chargers to keep on charging as they take over first place in the AFC West with the win at Kansas City.

Los Angeles is among the hottest teams in the NFL as we head down the stretch, as the Chargers hit Arrowhead Stadium riding a 4-game winning streak. They have also won 7 of their last 9 straight up, while covering in 7 of their last 9 contests.

Kansas City? Well, the Chiefs did record a home win over Oakland last Sunday to stop the bleeding, but there is no disguising the fact KC was once 5-0, and they now stand at 7-6. It doesn't take Einstein to see that that is a 2-6 slide their last 8 games straight up.

The Chiefs do own the last 7 series wins, but the Chargers have covered in their last pair of visits to Arrowhead Stadium.

Stick with the hot Bolts on Saturday night.

3* L.A. CHARGERS

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JOEY JUICE

Let's back the Cleveland Cavaliers as they host the Utah Jazz who are on the road for the second game of a back-to-back after surprising Boston in Boston by 12 last night. That impressive win gives us tremendous line value with Cleveland tonight. Cleveland won their third in a row, and 16th in the last 17 games by beating the Lakers 121-114 at home Thursday night.

A look inside the numbers reveals a clear advantage for the Cleveland Cavaliers as the banged-up Utah Jazz are a mere 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.

The Cavs on the other hand are rolling and they’re getting healthier and healthier as stars Isiah Thomas and Tristan Thompson get set to return soon.

It took everything they had to beat the Celtics last night, and Utah will have nothing left in the tank for Cleveland tonight. The Cavaliers are the play.

5* CLEVELAND

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ANDRE RAMIREZ
NFL | Dec 16, 2017
Chargers vs. Chiefs
46 OVER

The Chargers just bumped their winning streak to four in a row last week with a 30-13 victory over Washington. Los Angeles jumped out to a 13-0 first-quarter lead, let the Redskins get within 13-6 then scored the next 17 points of the game, on its way toward an easy cover of a six-point spread.

On the day, the Chargers outgained Washington 488-201, made 24 first downs, compared to nine for the Redskins, won the ground battle 174-65 and ground out a 35-25 time of possession advantage.

So Los Angeles has now outgained each of its last four opponents, three of them by 130 yards and more. The Chargers are also 7-2 both SU and ATS over their last nine games.

At 7-6 overall, Los Angeles is tied for the lead in the AFC West with the Chiefs but does not own the head-to-head tiebreaker. The Chargers also trail 7-6 Buffalo by a tiebreaker in the battle for the second AFC wild-card spot. So this game is crucial for Los Angeles.

This game will be shootout, but I like the Chargers to pull the victory here. Chargers 34-23. Lay the money on the over.

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CHIP CHIRIMBES

Western Kentucky vs Georgia State

Panthers (+) over Hilltoppers- Neither of these clubs made a profit this season as Georgia State was just 4-7 ATS and WKY was even worse going 3-9 ATS and 1-5 ATS on the road. The Panthers enter off two losses and return to the Cure Bowl after a year absence. Take GEORGIA STATE!

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JACK JONES

Jack’s Free Pick Saturday: Colorado State -3.5

The Colorado State Rams were expected to compete for a Mountain West title this season with all they had returning. But they failed to live up to expectations. They went just 7-5 in the regular season for a third consecutive year, and now Mike Bobo’s job is perhaps on the line.

There’s no question the Rams will be motivated. They have lost three straight bowl games overall, including the last two in the favorite role. They lost as 15-point favorites to Idaho last year as they failed to show up. This senior-laden team will want to get their first taste of a bowl victory in this one.

I also think Colorado State is undervalued after losing three of its final four games to close out the season. But one of those losses was a 52-59 (OT) loss to Boise State in which they blew a 24-point lead. That 52-point effort just shows the kind of firepower this offense has against a very good Boise State defense.

Senior QB Nick Stevens wants to try to impress NFL scouts one last time. He leads a potent Colorado State offense that will be the best unit on the field Saturday. The Rams average 501 yards per game and 6.7 per play. They have a balanced attack with 211 rushing yards per game and 5.2 per carry, as well as 290 passing yards per game and 8.5 per attempt. I believe they simply outscore Marshall here.

I also like the fact that Colorado State is familiar with the field for the New Mexico Bowl. The Rams beat the Lobos 27-24 in New Mexico earlier this season. They are used to the altitude, while Marshall is not. They will also have a lot more fans there as it’s a much shorter trip for Colorado State fans than Marshall fans.

Marshall feasted on an easy early schedule to get off to a 6-1 start. But the Thundering Herd came back down to earth down the stretch against some better competition. They went just 1-4 in their final five games. Now they have a laundry list of injuries and possible suspensions, most notably on the offensive and defensive lines.

The Thundering Herd have a poor offense and won’t be able to keep up. They average just 370 yards per game and 5.3 yards per play. They do have a good defense, but they haven’t seen many offenses as potent as Colorado State this season.

The Rams are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning record. Colorado State is 16-6-1 ATS in its last 23 non-conference games. We are getting the better team here in the Rams at just over a field goal, and they’ll be highly motivated while also playing in familiar surroundings. Bet Colorado State Saturday.

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LARRY NESS

This is a 1* Free Play on Arkansas State (8:00 EST).

The 6-6 MTSU Blue Raiders get ready to battle 7-4 Arkansas State in the Camellia Bowl this weekend and for a number of different reasons, I think this one favors the Red Wolves.

MTSU comes in having won three of its last four, while Arkansas State will be eager to get back with one more victory here after falling to Troy in its regular season finale.

The Blue Raiders have a balanced rushing and passing offense. QB Brent Stockskill took over half way through the year and sports a 14/5 TD/INT. This team is used to outscoring its competition, so its defense is the weak point.

Arkansas State is another team with an explosive offense. QB Justice Hansen averages 330 passing yards, to go along with 35 rushing yards per game. In the end Hansen posted a total of 34 TD’s combined through the air and on the ground this season. Like their counterpart today, the Red Wolves weakness is on the defensive side of the ball, but the unit is a step up, having forced 10 fumbles and 11 INT’s this year.

I’ll point out as well that MTSU is 0-4 ATS in its last four bowl games, while Arkansas State is 5-2 ATS in its last seven as a favorite.

Hansen has only been sacked 27 times this year and the Blue Raiders don’t have much of a pass rush. Simply put, I think the Red Wolves have a distinct advantage in at least two of the three phases and because of that, I’ll indeed recommend a second look at Arkansas State in the Camellia Bowl this year.

Good luck…Larry

[Can'tPickAWinner]

ASA

PLAY ON Detroit +19.5 over Michigan, Saturday at 12 PM ET

After a brutal slate of 5 straight games vs top notch competition, we expect Michigan to exhale so to speak and have a letdown here. The Wolverines have played North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio State, UCLA, and Texas leading into this one. They are coming off a huge upset win @ Texas and we just don’t see them being at their peak physically or mentally in this game. There is a good chance Michigan will be without top scorer and rebounder Mo Wagner in this one after he injured his ankle @ Texas. Head coach John Beilein said Wagner is not anywhere near 100% and they will make a decision at game time. Don’t be surprised if he sits with much bigger games on the horizon. This game is at the Little Caesars Center, the brand new home of the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit players have been looking forward to this game since the season tipped over a month ago. Four of the five Titan starters are from Michigan and many had aspirations of playing for the Wolverines. The only non-Michigan bred starter is Kameron Chatman who transferred to Detroit after playing 2 years at Michigan. On top of that, Detroit’s head coach, Bacari Alexander, was an assistant at Michigan under Beilein from 2010 – 2016. He knows Michigan’s intricate offensive system as well as anyone giving Detroit an inside advantage here. It will be tough for Michigan to cover this huge number because Detroit can score. They average almost 90 PPG and have 5 guys averaging at least 10 PPG. This sets up as a very dangerous game for the Wolves facing an opponent who is viewing this as their “game of the year”. Too many points here in a game we feel will be much tighter than the number.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

SCOTT SPREITZER
NCAA-F | Dec 16, 2017
Marshall vs. Colorado State
Marshall+4

I'm recommending a play on Marshall plus the points in Saturday's New Mexico Bowl. Marshall HC Doc Holliday knows a thing or two about preparing his team for postseason play, winning four straight bowl games. The seniors have added motivation, knowing if they beat Colorado State, they'll have completed a perfect 4-0 bowl sweep during their college careers. Things have not gone so well for the Rams under HC Mike Bobo, going 0-2 SU as bowl chalk the last two seasons. Bobo also faces changes to his coaching staff with his OC already heading to Tennessee and his DC retiring after this game. Then there's the motivation or possible lack thereof with CSU returning to Albuquerque...again! Between bowl games and conference play against New Mexico, this will be the 5th time they've played here in five seasons. We'll back Marshall plus the points in opening day bowl action. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Saturday, December 16

Portland won seven of last ten games with Charlotte; home side won eight of last nine series games. Blazers are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits here. Last four series games stayed under the total. Portland won five of its last six road games; they’re 3-2-1 as road underdogs. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Charlotte lost nine of its last 11 games; they’re 6-5 as home favorites. Six of their last eight games stayed under.

Home side won last seven Utah-Cleveland games; Jazz is 1-3-1 vs spread in last five visits to Ohio. Under is 5-2 in last seven series games. Utah lost four of last five games but beat Celtics in Boston Friday; they’re 4-5 as road underdogs. Last four Utah games went over the total. Cavs won 16 of last 17 games; they’re 3-13 vs spread as a home favorite. Four of their last six games stayed under the total.

Carmelo Anthony returns to NYC; Thunder won its last four games with New York, winning by 9-6 points in last two visits here. Five of last seven series games stayed under. Oklahoma City won in triple OT in Philly last nite; they won six of last eight games, are 4-11 vs spread on road. Three of their last four games went over total. Knicks won four of last five games; they’re 13-5 vs spread at home. Five of their last six games went over the total.

Clippers won four of last five games with Miami; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five trips to South Beach. Last six series games stayed under total. Clippers won three of last four games, covered five of last six; they’re 4-6 as road underdogs. LA’s last three games stayed under the total. Heat won three of its last four games; they’re 1-5 as a home favorite. Ten of last eleven Miami games stayed under the total.

Minnesota won five of last six games with Phoenix; three of last four series games went over the total. Suns are 1-2-1 vs spread in last four visits here. Phoenix lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 7-5 vs spread as road underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under the total. Minnesota won three of last four games; they’re 1-7 vs spread in last eight games as a home fave. Six of their last eight games went over the total.

Home side won last five Milwaukee-Houston games; Bucks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Houston. Four of last six series games went over total. Milwaukee lost its last two games after a 6-1 run; they’re 3-6 vs spread as road underdogs. Over is 9-1-1 in their last 11 games. Rockets won their last 11 games (6-4-1 vs spread); they’re 7-7 as home favorites. Four of their last five games went over the total.

Spurs won eight of last ten games with Dallas, but lost by 6 to them Tuesday; last three series games played here went over the total. Mavericks covered their last three visits to the Alamo. Dallas lost four of its last five games; they’re 6-7 as a road underdog. Four of their last five games stayed under the total. San Antonio lost its last two games; they’re 8-5 as home faves. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Celtics won their last three games with Memphis; they’re 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Tennessee. Six of last seven series games went over total. Boston lost three of last five games; they’re 6-3 as road favorites. Over is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Grizzlies lost nine of last 11 games; they’re 3-4 vs spread as home underdogs. Four of their last six games stayed under the total.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Saturday, December 16

Trend Report

PORTLAND @ CHARLOTTE
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Portland

UTAH @ CLEVELAND
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

OKLAHOMA CITY @ NEW YORK
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games

MILWAUKEE @ HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

LA CLIPPERS @ MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing Miami
LA Clippers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers

PHOENIX @ MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Phoenix is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

DALLAS @ SAN ANTONIO
Dallas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Antonio is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas

BOSTON @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 10 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Memphis's last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing Boston

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, December 16

Portland @ Charlotte

Game 501-502
December 16, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
120.505
Charlotte
115.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 5
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
N/A

Utah @ Cleveland

Game 503-504
December 16, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
115.712
Cleveland
128.332
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 12 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 8 1/2
210
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-8 1/2); Under

Oklahoma City @ New York

Game 505-506
December 16, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
119.219
New York
121.332
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 2
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
New York
N/A

LA Clippers @ Miami

Game 507-508
December 16, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
116.557
Miami
119.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 6
205
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+6); Over

Phoenix @ Minnesota

Game 509-510
December 16, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
113.717
Minnesota
121.615
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 8
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 11 1/2
210
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+11 1/2); Over

Milwaukee @ Houston

Game 511-512
December 16, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
122.622
Houston
129.543
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 7
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 11 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+11 1/2); Under

Dallas @ San Antonio

Game 513-514
December 16, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
114.617
San Antonio
126.988
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 12 1/2
193
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 8 1/2
197
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-8 1/2); Under

Boston @ Memphis

Game 515-516
December 16, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
123.677
Memphis
117.239
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 6 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 16

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PORTLAND (15 - 13) at CHARLOTTE (10 - 18) - 12/16/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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UTAH (14 - 15) at CLEVELAND (21 - 8) - 12/16/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games in the first half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (14 - 14) at NEW YORK (15 - 13) - 12/16/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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LA CLIPPERS (11 - 16) at MIAMI (14 - 14) - 12/16/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 89-121 ATS (-44.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
MIAMI is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 128-176 ATS (-65.6 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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PHOENIX (9 - 21) at MINNESOTA (17 - 12) - 12/16/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 160-117 ATS (+31.3 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-56 ATS (-22.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-3 straight up against PHOENIX 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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MILWAUKEE (15 - 12) at HOUSTON (23 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 149-190 ATS (-60.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 260-315 ATS (-86.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
HOUSTON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (8 - 21) at SAN ANTONIO (19 - 10) - 12/16/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1018-892 ATS (+36.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 815-694 ATS (+51.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 520-434 ATS (+42.6 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 77-53 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 413-331 ATS (+48.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
DALLAS is 390-323 ATS (+34.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 488-412 ATS (+34.8 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 79-50 ATS (+24.0 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 248-200 ATS (+28.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 270-221 ATS (+26.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-2 straight up against DALLAS 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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BOSTON (24 - 7) at MEMPHIS (9 - 20) - 12/16/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Dunkel

Saturday, December 16

Seton Hall @ Rutgers

Game 517-518
December 16, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seton Hall
71.665
Rutgers
60.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seton Hall
by 11 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seton Hall
by 7
140
Dunkel Pick:
Seton Hall
(-7); Over

Miami-FL @ George Washington

Game 519-520
December 16, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami-FL
71.622
George Washington
58.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami-FL
by 13 1/2
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami-FL
by 8 1/2
131
Dunkel Pick:
Miami-FL
(-8 1/2); Under

James Madison @ FIU

Game 521-522
December 16, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
James Madison
47.604
FIU
46.578
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
James Madison
by 1
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
FIU
by 2 1/2
139 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
James Madison
(+2 1/2); Under

Memphis @ Louisville

Game 523-524
December 16, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
62.204
Louisville
72.337
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisville
by 10
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisville
by 12 1/2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+12 1/2); Over

Syracuse @ Georgetown

Game 525-526
December 16, 2017 @ 12:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Syracuse
64.335
Georgetown
65.204
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgetown
by 1
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Syracuse
by 2 1/2
136
Dunkel Pick:
Georgetown
(+2 1/2); Under

Northwestern @ DePaul

Game 527-528
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northwestern
60.902
DePaul
58.816
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northwestern
by 2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northwestern
by 5 1/2
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
DePaul
(+5 1/2); Over

Virginia Tech @ Kentucky

Game 529-530
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Virginia Tech
65.409
Kentucky
74.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kentucky
by 9 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kentucky
by 5
157 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kentucky
(-5); Under

Loyola-Chicago @ WI-Milwaukee

Game 531-532
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Loyola-Chicago
62.313
WI-Milwaukee
52.389
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 9
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 3 1/2
133
Dunkel Pick:
Loyola-Chicago
(-3 1/2); Over

Louisiana Tech @ Texas

Game 533-534
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisiana Tech
52.313
Texas
66.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 14 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
by 11
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-11); Over

Davidson @ Virginia

Game 535-536
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Davidson
59.595
Virginia
76.348
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia
by 17
118
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia
by 12
124 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia
(-12); Under

Wright State @ Toledo

Game 537-538
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wright State
54.387
Toledo
57.895
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toledo
by 3 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toledo
by 5
141
Dunkel Pick:
Wright State
(+5); Under

Indiana State @ Western Kentucky

Game 539-540
December 16, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana State
53.786
Western Kentucky
58.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Kentucky
by 5
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Kentucky
by 10 1/2
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana State
(+10 1/2); Over

Georgia @ Massachusetts

Game 541-542
December 16, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia
59.566
Massachusetts
58.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia
by 1
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia
by 3 1/2
136
Dunkel Pick:
Massachusetts
(+3 1/2); Under

Illinois State @ Ole Miss

Game 543-544
December 16, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Illinois State
57.562
Ole Miss
60.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ole Miss
by 3
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ole Miss
by 8 1/2
147
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois State
(+8 1/2); Over

Cincinnati @ UCLA

Game 545-546
December 16, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
73.398
UCLA
68.420
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 5
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 2 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-2 1/2); Over

Oklahoma @ Wichita State

Game 547-548
December 16, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma
65.402
Wichita State
77.895
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wichita State
by 12 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wichita State
by 7
164
Dunkel Pick:
Wichita State
(-7); Under

Coll of Charleston @ Rhode Island

Game 549-550
December 16, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Coll of Charlesto
60.504
Rhode Island
67.906
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rhode Island
by 7 1/2
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rhode Island
by 11
139
Dunkel Pick:
Coll of Charlesto
(+11); Under

CS-Fullerton @ California

Game 551-552
December 16, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
CS-Fullerton
52.309
California
56.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
California
by 4 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
California
by 7
141
Dunkel Pick:
CS-Fullerton
(+7); Over

Drexel @ Temple

Game 553-554
December 16, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Drexel
44.506
Temple
61.875
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Temple
by 17 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Temple
by 14 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
Temple
(-14 1/2); Under

Appalachian St @ Ohio State

Game 555-556
December 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Appalachian St
49.563
Ohio State
66.972
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 17 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 16
153
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(-16); Over

Oregon @ Fresno State

Game 557-558
December 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oregon
64.562
Fresno State
63.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon
by 1 1/2
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fresno State
by 2
149
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon
(+2); Over

Middle Tennessee @ Auburn

Game 559-560
December 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Middle Tennessee
65.409
Auburn
63.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Auburn
by 3
151
Dunkel Pick:
Middle Tennessee
(+3); Under

IUPUI @ Washington St

Game 561-562
December 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
IUPUI
46.598
Washington St
58.976
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington St
by 12 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington St
by 9 1/2
150 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington St
(-9 1/2); Under

Eastern Michigan @ Long Beach St

Game 563-564
December 16, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Michigan
56.332
Long Beach St
52.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Eastern Michigan
by 4
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Eastern Michigan
by 1 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Michigan
(-1 1/2); Over

Arkansas St @ Florida Atlantic

Game 565-566
December 16, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas St
44.989
Florida Atlantic
48.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida Atlantic
by 3 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida Atlantic
by 6 1/2
150
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas St
(+6 1/2); Over

Georgia State @ Dayton

Game 567-568
December 16, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia State
57.899
Dayton
60.342
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dayton
by 2 1/2
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dayton
by 5
130 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia State
(+5); Under

Ohio @ Marshall

Game 569-570
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ohio
56.775
Marshall
55.124
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio
by 1 1/2
178
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marshall
by 2 1/2
171
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio
(+2 1/2); Over

Troy @ Arkansas

Game 571-572
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Troy
53.785
Arkansas
68.897
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas
by 15
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas
by 18
159 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Troy
(+18); Under

Arizona @ New Mexico

Game 573-574
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
72.896
New Mexico
51.347
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 21 1/2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 15
154
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-15); Over

UC-Irvine @ St Mary's

Game 575-576
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UC-Irvine
47.287
St Mary's
71.329
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Mary's
by 24
131
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Mary's
by 18
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St Mary's
(-18); Under

Rice @ Texas Tech

Game 577-578
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rice
44.652
Texas Tech
68.574
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas Tech
by 24
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Tech
by 28
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Rice
(+28); Under

Kansas @ Nebraska

Game 579-580
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas
71.336
Nebraska
64.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 7
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 11
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nebraska
(+11); Over

Princeton @ Cal Poly

Game 581-582
December 16, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Princeton
51.443
Cal Poly
50.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Princeton
by 1
123
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Princeton
by 2 1/2
129 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cal Poly
(+2 1/2); Under

UNLV @ Pacific

Game 583-584
December 16, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UNLV
59.872
Pacific
57.456
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UNLV
by 2 1/2
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UNLV
by 7
157
Dunkel Pick:
Pacific
(+7); Over

North Texas @ San Diego

Game 585-586
December 16, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Texas
44.303
San Diego
58.896
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 14 1/2
128
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
by 10 1/2
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-10 1/2); Under

St Louis @ Oregon State

Game 587-588
December 16, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Louis
49.877
Oregon State
59.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon State
by 10
124
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon State
by 7
130 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon State
(-7); Under

Utah @ Brigham Young

Game 589-590
December 16, 2017 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
57.689
Brigham Young
64.786
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brigham Young
by 7
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brigham Young
by 3 1/2
148
Dunkel Pick:
Brigham Young
(-3 1/2); Under

Detroit @ Michigan

Game 591-592
December 16, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
39.744
Michigan
67.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan
by 28
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan
by 19
153 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan
(-19); Over

Oakland @ Michigan State

Game 593-594
December 16, 2017 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
60.556
Michigan State
765102
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 14 1/2
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 17 1/2
150
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+17 1/2); Over

Butler @ Purdue

Game 595-596
December 16, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Butler
70.202
Purdue
75.669
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Purdue
by 5 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Purdue
by 8
142
Dunkel Pick:
Butler
(+8); Under

Indiana @ Notre Dame

Game 597-598
December 16, 2017 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
62.344
Notre Dame
66.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Notre Dame
by 4 1/2
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Notre Dame
by 8
142
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+8); Under

Oklahoma State @ Florida State

Game 599-600
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma State
69.744
Florida State
73.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida State
by 3 1/2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 6
153 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma State
(+6); Over

Clemson @ Florida

Game 601-602
December 16, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Clemson
68.202
Florida
73.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 5 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
by 4
144 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-4); Over

Drake @ Iowa

Game 603-604
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Drake
51.682
Iowa
60.754
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa
by 9
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa
by 6 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa
(-6 1/2); Under

Northern Iowa @ Iowa State

Game 605-606
December 16, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Iowa
57.446
Iowa State
61.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa State
by 4
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa State
by 1 1/2
131
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa State
(-1 1/2); Under

NC-Greensboro @ NC State

Game 607-608
December 16, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC-Greensboro
52.765
NC State
63.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC State
by 10 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC State
by 7 1/2
144
Dunkel Pick:
NC State
(-7 1/2); Over

E Tenn State @ Xavier

Game 609-610
December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
E Tenn State
61.347
Xavier
75.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Xavier
by 14 1/2
163
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Xavier
by 19 1/2
155
Dunkel Pick:
E Tenn State
(+19 1/2); Over

Central Michigan @ Southern Utah

Game 611-612
December 16, 2017 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Central Michigan
45.677
Southern Utah
46.782
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Utah
by 1
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Central Michigan
by 4 1/2
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Utah
(+4 1/2); Under

Pepperdine @ Belmont

Game 613-614
December 16, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pepperdine
42.762
Belmont
61.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Belmont
by 19
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Belmont
by 15 1/2
150
Dunkel Pick:
Belmont
(-15 1/2); Over

Eastern Illinois @ South Alabama

Game 615-616
December 16, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Illinois
54.675
South Alabama
48.236
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Eastern Illinois
by 6 1/2
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Eastern Illinois
by 1
132
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Illinois
(-1); Under

Austin Peay @ Evansville

Game 617-618
December 16, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Austin Peay
53.896
Evansville
57.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Evansville
by 4
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Evansville
by 8 1/2
128
Dunkel Pick:
Austin Peay
(+8 1/2); Under

Manhattan @ Tulsa

Game 619-620
December 16, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Manhattan
53.612
Tulsa
59.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulsa
by 6
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tulsa
by 9
144
Dunkel Pick:
Manhattan
(+9); Over

Marist @ Murray State

Game 621-622
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marist
40.518
Murray State
56.908
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Murray State
by 16 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Murray State
by 14 1/2
149
Dunkel Pick:
Murray State
(-14 1/2); Over

UT-Martin @ Mississippi State

Game 623-624
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UT-Martin
46.712
Mississippi State
67.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mississippi State
by 20 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi State
by 16 1/2
139
Dunkel Pick:
Mississippi State
(-16 1/2); Under

SE Missouri St @ Kansas State

Game 625-626
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
SE Missouri St
54.389
Kansas State
68.276
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas State
by 14
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas State
by 19
145
Dunkel Pick:
SE Missouri St
(+19); Under

North Dakota @ Gonzaga

Game 627-628
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Dakota
54.223
Gonzaga
78.435
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Gonzaga
by 24
167
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Gonzaga
by 28 1/2
160
Dunkel Pick:
North Dakota
(+28 1/2); Over

Stephen F Austin @ LSU

Game 629-630
December 16, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Stephen F Austin
52.667
LSU
58.519
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LSU
by 6
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LSU
by 8 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Stephen F Austin
(+8 1/2); N/A

New Mexico St @ Illinois

Game 631-632
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Mexico St
59.644
Illinois
63.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois
by 3 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois
by 6
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
New Mexico St
(+6); N/A

North Florida @ Missouri

Game 633-634
December 16, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Florida
42.376
Missouri
68.437
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Missouri
by 26
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Missouri
by 21
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Missouri
(-21); N/A

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 16

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SETON HALL (9 - 1) at RUTGERS (9 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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MIAMI (8 - 0) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (5 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 120-86 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 120-86 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 55-30 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.


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




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JAMES MADISON (3 - 8) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (5 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in December games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 1-0 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
JAMES MADISON is 1-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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MEMPHIS (7 - 2) vs. LOUISVILLE (7 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games 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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SYRACUSE (8 - 1) at GEORGETOWN (8 - 0) - 12/16/2017, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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




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NORTHWESTERN (7 - 4) at DEPAUL (6 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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VIRGINIA TECH (9 - 1) at KENTUCKY (8 - 1) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 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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LOYOLA-IL (10 - 1) at WI-MILWAUKEE (6 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 160-125 ATS (+22.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.


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




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LOUISIANA TECH (7 - 3) at TEXAS (6 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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DAVIDSON (4 - 3) at VIRGINIA (8 - 1) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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WRIGHT ST (6 - 4) at TOLEDO (5 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.


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




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INDIANA ST (5 - 5) at W KENTUCKY (6 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against INDIANA ST 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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GEORGIA (7 - 1) at MASSACHUSETTS (5 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 124-90 ATS (+25.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.


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




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ILLINOIS ST (4 - 6) at OLE MISS (5 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
OLE MISS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLE MISS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OLE MISS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
OLE MISS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more 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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CINCINNATI (8 - 2) at UCLA (7 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 1-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 1-0 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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OKLAHOMA (7 - 1) at WICHITA ST (8 - 1) - 12/16/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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COLL OF CHARLESTON (7 - 2) at RHODE ISLAND (5 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 32-10 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 63-32 ATS (+27.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 61-33 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 105-138 ATS (-46.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 105-138 ATS (-46.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


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




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CS-FULLERTON (6 - 3) at CALIFORNIA (4 - 6) - 12/16/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 17-37 ATS (-23.7 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


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




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DREXEL (5 - 5) at TEMPLE (6 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


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




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APPALACHIAN ST (5 - 6) at OHIO ST (8 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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OREGON (8 - 3) at FRESNO ST (9 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


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




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MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 1) vs. AUBURN (8 - 1) - 12/16/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


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




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IUPUI (2 - 6) at WASHINGTON ST (6 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest 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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E MICHIGAN (7 - 2) at LONG BEACH ST (5 - 7) - 12/16/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
LONG BEACH ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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ARKANSAS ST (3 - 7) at FLA ATLANTIC (6 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against Conference USA opponents since 1997.
FLA ATLANTIC is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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




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GEORGIA ST (7 - 3) at DAYTON (4 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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OHIO U (5 - 4) at MARSHALL (7 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
OHIO U is 85-57 ATS (+22.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 1-1 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 1-1 straight up against OHIO U 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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TROY (5 - 5) vs. ARKANSAS (7 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 42-71 ATS (-36.1 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 40-69 ATS (-35.9 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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ARIZONA (7 - 3) at NEW MEXICO (3 - 7) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.


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




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UC-IRVINE (4 - 8) at ST MARYS-CA (8 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 198-159 ATS (+23.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 67-45 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 65-43 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
UC-IRVINE is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 2-0 against the spread versus UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 2-0 straight up against UC-IRVINE 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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RICE (3 - 7) at TEXAS TECH (8 - 1) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


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




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KANSAS (7 - 2) at NEBRASKA (7 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 55-26 ATS (+26.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
KANSAS is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


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




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PRINCETON (3 - 6) at CAL POLY-SLO (4 - 6) - 12/16/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
CAL POLY-SLO is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
CAL POLY-SLO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
CAL POLY-SLO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PRINCETON is 1-0 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 1-0 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO 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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UNLV (8 - 2) at PACIFIC (5 - 6) - 12/16/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
UNLV is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNLV is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 this season.
UNLV is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) in December games since 1997.
UNLV is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UNLV is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PACIFIC is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PACIFIC is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a non-conference game 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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N TEXAS (6 - 5) at SAN DIEGO (8 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-60 ATS (-31.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.


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




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SAINT LOUIS (5 - 5) vs. OREGON ST (7 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 89-118 ATS (-40.8 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
OREGON ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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UTAH (7 - 2) at BYU (8 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 232-181 ATS (+32.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
UTAH is 126-90 ATS (+27.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
BYU is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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DETROIT (4 - 6) vs. MICHIGAN (9 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
DETROIT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.


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




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OAKLAND (6 - 4) vs. MICHIGAN ST (9 - 1) - 12/16/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OAKLAND is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-0 straight up against OAKLAND 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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BUTLER (8 - 2) vs. PURDUE (10 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
BUTLER is 96-70 ATS (+19.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
BUTLER is 73-37 ATS (+32.3 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
BUTLER is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
BUTLER is 150-107 ATS (+32.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
BUTLER is 73-37 ATS (+32.3 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
BUTLER is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 215-167 ATS (+31.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BUTLER is 1-0 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 1-0 straight up against PURDUE 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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NOTRE DAME (8 - 2) vs. INDIANA (5 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 111-147 ATS (-50.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 1-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 1-0 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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OKLAHOMA ST (7 - 2) vs. FLORIDA ST (9 - 0) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
FLORIDA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 118-83 ATS (+26.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 118-83 ATS (+26.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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CLEMSON (8 - 1) vs. FLORIDA (6 - 3) - 12/16/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 131-97 ATS (+24.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.


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




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DRAKE (5 - 5) vs. IOWA (5 - 6) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 19-44 ATS (-29.4 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
IOWA is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 1-0 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 1-0 straight up against DRAKE 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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N IOWA (8 - 2) vs. IOWA ST (7 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 245-188 ATS (+38.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA ST is 104-77 ATS (+19.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


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




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UNC-GREENSBORO (7 - 3) at NC STATE (8 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 60-89 ATS (-37.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 53-83 ATS (-38.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
NC STATE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-GREENSBORO is 1-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 1-0 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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E TENN ST (6 - 3) at XAVIER (9 - 1) - 12/16/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
XAVIER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
XAVIER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all home games this season.
XAVIER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
XAVIER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
XAVIER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
XAVIER is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
XAVIER is 232-178 ATS (+36.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
E TENN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
E TENN ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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C MICHIGAN (8 - 1) at SOUTHERN UTAH (5 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
C MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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PEPPERDINE (3 - 7) at BELMONT (6 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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E ILLINOIS (2 - 6) at S ALABAMA (5 - 5) - 12/16/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 59-84 ATS (-33.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
E ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
E ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against S ALABAMA 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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AUSTIN PEAY (4 - 5) at EVANSVILLE (8 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
EVANSVILLE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 1-0 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 1-0 straight up against AUSTIN PEAY 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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MANHATTAN (4 - 5) at TULSA (6 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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MARIST (2 - 8) at MURRAY ST (6 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 26-50 ATS (-29.0 Units) as a home favorite 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.




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TENN-MARTIN (3 - 7) at MISSISSIPPI ST (8 - 1) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
TENN-MARTIN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 73-40 ATS (+29.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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SE MISSOURI ST (6 - 4) at KANSAS ST (8 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.


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




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N DAKOTA (4 - 6) at GONZAGA (8 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when the total is 160 to 169.5 since 1997.
GONZAGA is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 35-13 ATS (+20.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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SF AUSTIN ST (9 - 1) at LSU (6 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 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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NEW MEXICO ST (8 - 2) vs. ILLINOIS (8 - 4) - 12/16/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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N FLORIDA (5 - 7) at MISSOURI (8 - 2) - 12/16/2017, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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

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NCAAB

Saturday, December 16

Seton Hall won its last four games with Rutgers, by 6-11-27-29 points; they won last two visits here, 77-71/84-55. Pirates are 9-1 vs schedule #109; they’re experience team #76 that won by a hoop at Louisville, in their only true road game. Rutgers is 9-3 vs schedule #345; best team they beat this year is #231 Fordham. Knights are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 5 to Florida State, 22 at Minnesota, 10 at home to Michigan State. #229 experience team that is Big East favorites are 14-8 vs spread away from home; Big 14 underdogs are 5-13.

Louisville-Memphis used to be bitter conference rivals, but last time they met was 2014. Cards are 7-2 vs schedule #290; they’re 6-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with all six wins by 9+ points. Louisville lost by 9 at Purdue, in their only game away from home. Memphis is 7-2 vs schedule #289; they won last four games, are 2-1 vs top 100 teams, beating Northern Kentucky, Mercer, losing by 12 to Alabama. ACC favorites are 15-9 vs spread on neutral floors; AAC underdogs are 7-7 on neutral floors.

Georgetown is 8-0 vs the worst schedule in recent memory; 2-8 Richmond is only team they’ve played ranked in top 300. Hoyas beat Syracuse the last two years, both by 7 points; their defense eFG% is #18 in country, holding teams to 27.7% on arc. Syracuse is 8-1 vs schedule #195; this is their first true road game. Orange split pair of neutral floor tiltes, losing by 16 to Kansas, beating UConn by 9. Syracuse is is #333 experience team that is playing pace #335- they split couple of top 100 games. ACC road favorites are 6-1 vs spread; Big East underdogs are 6-9.

Virginia Tech is 9-1 vs schedule #340; they won by 3 in OT at Ole Miss in their only true road game so far. Hokies are shooting 46.8% on arc, have best eFG% in country this year. Tech is 2-0 vs top 100 teams, beating Iowa by 24 at home. Kentucky is 8-1 vs schedule #204; they’re least inexperienced team in country. Wildcats’ only top 100 win was by 4 over #70 Vermont- they’re turning ball over 21.4% of time, playing pace #165. SEC home favorites are 15-23 vs spread; ACC underdogs are 6-10 away from home.

UCLA beat Cincinnati 79-67 in 2nd round of NCAAs in Sacramento last March; Bearcats led that game by 1 at half. Cincy is 8-2 this year vs schedule #276; they’re 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Xavier by 13, Florida by 6- they beat Miss State in last game. UCLA lost its last game at Michigan in OT, blowing 15-point 2nd half lead; Bruins are 7-2 vs schedule #226- they’re 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing by 11 to Creighton, beating Wisconsin by hoop in their other two top 100 games. AAC road favorites are 3-3; Pac-12 home underdogs are 1-3.

Wichita State beat Oklahoma 76-73 in OKC LY despite being outscored 27-17 on foul line. Shockers are 8-1 vs schedule #69- they’re #8 experience team in country that is playing pace #177. Wichita’s only loss was by point to Notre Dame in Maui final, when they led by 16 at one point. Sooners won last five games, beating USC at Staples (made 15-31 on arc) in last game; Oklahoma is 7-1 vs schedule #159; they’re shooting 59.4% inside arc. AAC home favorites are 10-12 vs spread; Big X underdogs are 2-5 away from home.

Oregon is 8-3 vs schedule #304; Ducks are #290 experience team that has played schedule #73. Ducks are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing to UConn, Oklahoma, Boise State- their best win was in OT over #119 DePaul. This is Oregon’s first true road game. Fresno State is 9-2 vs schedule #320; they won their last seven games, but lost by 8 at Arkansas in their only true road game this season. Bulldogs are shooting 40.6% behind arc. Mountain West home favorites are 22-9 vs spread; Pac-12 road underdogs are 2-5.

Middle Tennessee is 7-1 vs schedule #63, with four true road wins; Blue Raiders are 2-0 vs top 100 teams, with pair of wins over SEC teams (Vandy/Ole Miss). MTSU is #13 experience team; they’re shooting only 28.2% outside arc. Auburn is 8-1 vs schedule #262; Tigers lost by 14 to Temple in Charleston in their only top 100 game this season. Auburn is #316 experience team that is #4 offensive rebounding team in country- they’re playing pace #42. SEC home favorites are 15-23 vs spread; C-USA road underdogs are 15-9.

Utah won its last three games with BYU, by 8-4-17 points; teams didn’t meet LY. Utes are 7-2 vs schedule #191; they’re #45 experience team that is 0-2 on road this year, losing at Butler by 12, at UNLV by 27 in T-Mobile Arena. BYU won its last five games; they’re 8-2 vs schedule #169, losing by 14 to Tex-Arlington, 12 to Alabama on a neutral floor. Cougars are #298 experience team that is 3-1 at home, losing to UTA. BYU’s best win this season is over #136 Illinois State. WCC home favorites are 9-14 vs spread; Pac-12 road underdogs are 2-5.

Butler won its last three games with Purdue by 2-6-6 points. Bulldogs are 8-2 vs schedule #148; their losses are by 14 to Maryland, 13 to Texas- they’re 2-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Ohio St, Utah. Butler is #214 experience team that is shooting 31.3% on arc. Purdue won its last six games, with four those top 50 wins; Boilers are 10-2 vs schedule #77; they’re #52 experience team that is 5-1 vs top 100 teams. Purdue is 3-2 away from home. Big 14 favorites are 16-10 vs spread away from home; Big East underdogs are 5-7.

Indiana won two of last three games with Notre Dame; Hoosiers lost three of last four games this year- they’re 1-4 vs top 100 teams, with all four losses by 9+ points- their only top 100 win was over Iowa by 13. Notre Dame split its four game since winning Maui Classic; Irish are #61 experience team hat is 2-1 vs top 100 teams, beating LSU/Wichita, losing by 18 to Michigan State. ND is playing slow pace (#324); they’re shooting 42.4% on arc. ACC favorites are 15-9 vs spread on neutral floors; Big 14 underdogs are 2-6.

Florida lost three of its last four games since beating Gonzaga in double OT in PK80 tourney; Gators are 6-3 vs schedule #40, 2-3 vs top 100 teams, with losses to Duke, Florida St, Loyola. Florida’s possessions are 20th-shortest in country; they don’t pass a lot in half-court sets. ACC favorites are 15-9 vs spread on neutral floors; SEC underdogs are 7-8. Clemson is experience team #68 that is 8-1 vs #80 schedule; Tigers shooting 59.7% inside arc- they’re 1-1 vs top 100 teams, losing to Temple by 7 on a neutral floor, beating Ohio State by 14.

Northern Iowa won four of its last five games with Iowa State; Panthers are 8-2 vs schedule #36, with eFG% defense #22. UNI is 4-2 vs top 100 teams- their only losses are vs North Carolina, Villanova- they’re 2-2 away from home. Iowa State won its last seven games after an 0-2 start; Cyclones are 2-1 vs top 100 teams, losing to Missouri by 15, beating Iowa/Boise State. State is #206 experience team that to this point has played schedule #239. Big X favorites are 11-10 vs spread on neutral floors; MVC underdogs are 7-3.

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NCAAB

Saturday, December 16

Trend Report

SETON HALL @ RUTGERS
SETON HALL

Seton Hall is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
RUTGERS

Rutgers is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Rutgers is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
PURDUE @ BUTLER
PURDUE

Purdue is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Purdue is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
BUTLER

Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Purdue
MIAMI @ GEORGE WASHINGTON
MIAMI

Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
GEORGE WASHINGTON

George Washington is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
UNC GREENSBORO @ NORTH CAROLINA STATE
UNC GREENSBORO

UNC Greensboro is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
UNC Greensboro is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing North Carolina State
NORTH CAROLINA STATE

North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against UNC Greensboro
North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UNC Greensboro
INDIANA STATE @ WESTERN KENTUCKY
INDIANA STATE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana State's last 5 games on the road
Indiana State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
WESTERN KENTUCKY

Western Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Western Kentucky is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
DETROIT @ MICHIGAN
DETROIT

Detroit is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Michigan
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
MICHIGAN

Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Michigan is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
MEMPHIS @ LOUISVILLE
MEMPHIS

Memphis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Memphis is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Louisville
LOUISVILLE

Louisville is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Louisville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
SYRACUSE @ GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
SYRACUSE

Syracuse is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Syracuse's last 11 games on the road
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

Georgetown University is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgetown University is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN @ LIBERTY
KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN

No trends to report
LIBERTY

No trends to report
POINT UNIVERSITY @ THE CITADEL
POINT UNIVERSITY

No trends to report
THE CITADEL

The Citadel is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The Citadel is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN @ LSU
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

No trends to report
LSU

LSU is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
LSU is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
EAST TENNESSEE STATE @ XAVIER
EAST TENNESSEE STATE

No trends to report
XAVIER

Xavier is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
MCNEESE STATE @ PITTSBURGH
MCNEESE STATE

No trends to report
PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
VIRGINIA TECH @ KENTUCKY
VIRGINIA TECH

Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
KENTUCKY

Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
OKLAHOMA STATE @ FLORIDA STATE
OKLAHOMA STATE

Oklahoma State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
FLORIDA STATE

Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
DAVIDSON @ VIRGINIA
DAVIDSON

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Davidson's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Davidson's last 5 games on the road
VIRGINIA

Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE @ AKRON
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE

No trends to report
AKRON

Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Akron is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
ROBERT MORRIS @ BUFFALO
ROBERT MORRIS

No trends to report
BUFFALO

Buffalo is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
WRIGHT STATE @ TOLEDO
WRIGHT STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wright State's last 5 games when playing Toledo
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wright State's last 8 games on the road
TOLEDO

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing Wright State
Toledo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
CORNELL @ LONGWOOD
CORNELL

Cornell is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Cornell is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LONGWOOD

No trends to report
STETSON @ IPFW
STETSON

No trends to report
IPFW

IPFW is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LOUISIANA TECH @ TEXAS
LOUISIANA TECH

Louisiana Tech is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
Louisiana Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
TEXAS

Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Texas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
NORTHWESTERN @ DEPAUL
NORTHWESTERN

Northwestern is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing DePaul
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northwestern's last 5 games
DEPAUL

DePaul is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
DePaul is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
DRAKE @ IOWA
DRAKE

Drake is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Iowa
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Drake's last 9 games when playing Iowa
IOWA

Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Drake
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa's last 9 games when playing Drake
LOYOLA-CHICAGO @ WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE
LOYOLA-CHICAGO

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Loyola-Chicago's last 5 games when playing Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Loyola-Chicago is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Loyola-Chicago
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Loyola-Chicago
WINTHROP @ ALABAMA STATE
WINTHROP

No trends to report
ALABAMA STATE

No trends to report
MONTREAT COLLEGE @ COASTAL CAROLINA
MONTREAT COLLEGE

No trends to report
COASTAL CAROLINA

No trends to report
NOTRE DAME @ INDIANA
NOTRE DAME

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Notre Dame is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
INDIANA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Notre Dame
Indiana is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Notre Dame
CENTRAL MICHIGAN @ SOUTHERN UTAH
CENTRAL MICHIGAN

Central Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Central Michigan is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
SOUTHERN UTAH

Southern Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Utah is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
MICHIGAN STATE @ OAKLAND
MICHIGAN STATE

Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
OAKLAND

Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Michigan State
GEORGIA @ UMASS
GEORGIA

Georgia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Georgia is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
UMASS

UMass is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UMass is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
LYNDON STATE @ NEW HAMPSHIRE
LYNDON STATE

No trends to report
NEW HAMPSHIRE

No trends to report
PEPPERDINE @ BELMONT
PEPPERDINE

Pepperdine is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pepperdine is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
BELMONT

Belmont is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Belmont is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA @ GRAMBLING STATE
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA

No trends to report
GRAMBLING STATE

No trends to report
BRADLEY @ CHICAGO STATE
BRADLEY

Bradley is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago State
Bradley is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
CHICAGO STATE

Chicago State is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games at home
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
ALABAMA A&M @ UAB
ALABAMA A&M

No trends to report
UAB

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

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Mississippi is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
CINCINNATI @ UCLA
CINCINNATI

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 9 games on the road
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
UCLA

UCLA is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
UCLA is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON @ RHODE ISLAND
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

College of Charleston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
College of Charleston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Rhode Island is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
VERMONT @ ST. BONAVENTURE
VERMONT

No trends to report
ST. BONAVENTURE

St. Bonaventure is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Bonaventure's last 6 games
JACKSONVILLE @ SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
JACKSONVILLE

No trends to report
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE

No trends to report
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON @ NJIT
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON

No trends to report
NJIT

No trends to report
NIAGARA @ NORFOLK STATE
NIAGARA

Niagara is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Niagara is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
NORFOLK STATE

No trends to report
WAGNER @ RIDER
WAGNER

No trends to report
RIDER

Rider is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Wagner
Rider is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
OKLAHOMA @ WICHITA STATE
OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma's last 9 games
WICHITA STATE

Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wichita State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games
USC UPSTATE @ JACKSONVILLE STATE
USC UPSTATE

No trends to report
JACKSONVILLE STATE

Jacksonville State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Jacksonville State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
AUSTIN PEAY @ EVANSVILLE
AUSTIN PEAY

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Austin Peay's last 6 games when playing Evansville
Austin Peay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Evansville
EVANSVILLE

Evansville is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Evansville is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Austin Peay
UMKC @ INCARNATE WORD
UMKC

UMKC is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UMKC is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
INCARNATE WORD

No trends to report
CAL STATE-FULLERTON @ CALIFORNIA
CAL STATE-FULLERTON

Cal State-Fullerton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cal State-Fullerton's last 10 games on the road
CALIFORNIA

California is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
California is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
LINFIELD @ PORTLAND STATE
LINFIELD

No trends to report
PORTLAND STATE

Portland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Portland State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
SUNY-MARITIME @ ST. FRANCIS-BROOKLYN
SUNY-MARITIME

No trends to report
ST. FRANCIS-BROOKLYN

No trends to report
EASTERN ILLINOIS @ SOUTH ALABAMA
EASTERN ILLINOIS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Eastern Illinois's last 8 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
SOUTH ALABAMA

South Alabama is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
CLEMSON @ FLORIDA
CLEMSON

Clemson is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
FLORIDA

Florida is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
NORTHERN IOWA @ IOWA STATE
NORTHERN IOWA

Northern Iowa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Iowa State
Northern Iowa is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
IOWA STATE

Iowa State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Iowa State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Iowa
DREXEL @ TEMPLE
DREXEL

Drexel is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games
Drexel is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
TEMPLE

Temple is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Temple's last 9 games at home
WILLIAM CAREY @ SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
WILLIAM CAREY

No trends to report
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

Southern Mississippi is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Mississippi is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing William Carey
GEORGIA SOUTHERN @ CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD
GEORGIA SOUTHERN

Georgia Southern is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Georgia Southern is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD

Cal State-Bakersfield is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cal State-Bakersfield is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
APPALACHIAN STATE @ OHIO STATE
APPALACHIAN STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Appalachian State's last 7 games on the road
Appalachian State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
OHIO STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ohio State's last 7 games at home
Ohio State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
BUCKNELL @ VCU
BUCKNELL

No trends to report
VCU

VCU is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
VCU is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
MIDDLE TENNESSEE @ AUBURN
MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Middle Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
AUBURN

Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LSU-SHREVEPORT @ NORTHWESTERN STATE
LSU-SHREVEPORT

No trends to report
NORTHWESTERN STATE

No trends to report
IUPUI @ WASHINGTON STATE
IUPUI

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of IUPUI's last 11 games on the road
IUPUI is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Washington State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
OREGON @ FRESNO STATE
OREGON

Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Fresno State
Oregon is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
FRESNO STATE

Fresno State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Fresno State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
ARKANSAS STATE @ FLORIDA ATLANTIC
ARKANSAS STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas State's last 6 games on the road
Arkansas State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida Atlantic
FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Florida Atlantic is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
GEORGIA STATE @ DAYTON
GEORGIA STATE

Georgia State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
DAYTON

Dayton is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Dayton's last 22 games
BETHUNE-COOKMAN @ KENNESAW STATE
BETHUNE-COOKMAN

No trends to report
KENNESAW STATE

No trends to report
CANISIUS @ ALBANY
CANISIUS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Canisius's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Canisius's last 9 games on the road
ALBANY

No trends to report
MANHATTAN @ TULSA
MANHATTAN

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Manhattan's last 7 games on the road
Manhattan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
TULSA

Tulsa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tulsa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
CULVER-STOCKTON @ NICHOLLS STATE
CULVER-STOCKTON

No trends to report
NICHOLLS STATE

No trends to report
EASTERN MICHIGAN @ LONG BEACH STATE
EASTERN MICHIGAN

Eastern Michigan is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Eastern Michigan is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
LONG BEACH STATE

Long Beach State is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
Long Beach State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE @ WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY
WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE

No trends to report
WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY

Wisconsin-Green Bay is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
Wisconsin-Green Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
JAMES MADISON @ FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
JAMES MADISON

James Madison is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
James Madison is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL

Florida International is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Florida International is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
OHIO @ MARSHALL
OHIO

Ohio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Marshall
Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Marshall
MARSHALL

Marshall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marshall is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
KANSAS @ NEBRASKA
KANSAS

Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Nebraska
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NEBRASKA

Nebraska is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nebraska's last 5 games when playing Kansas
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE @ KANSAS STATE
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE

Southeast Missouri State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Southeast Missouri State is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
KANSAS STATE

Kansas State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Kansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NEW MEXICO STATE @ ILLINOIS
NEW MEXICO STATE

New Mexico State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
ILLINOIS

Illinois is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Illinois's last 6 games
TROY @ ARKANSAS
TROY

Troy is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
ARKANSAS

Arkansas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arkansas's last 8 games
TENNESSEE-MARTIN @ MISSISSIPPI STATE
TENNESSEE-MARTIN

Tennessee-Martin is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Tennessee-Martin is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
MISSISSIPPI STATE

Mississippi State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Mississippi State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee-Martin
NEW ORLEANS @ LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
NEW ORLEANS

No trends to report
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE

Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
TEXAS-ARLINGTON @ UTRGV
TEXAS-ARLINGTON

Texas-Arlington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UTRGV
Texas-Arlington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against UTRGV
UTRGV

UTRGV is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
UTRGV is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
MARIST @ MURRAY STATE
MARIST

Marist is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Marist is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
MURRAY STATE

Murray State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Murray State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
ARIZONA @ NEW MEXICO
ARIZONA

Arizona is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NEW MEXICO

New Mexico is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games
NORTH DAKOTA @ GONZAGA
NORTH DAKOTA

The total has gone OVER in 6 of North Dakota's last 7 games on the road
North Dakota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
GONZAGA

Gonzaga is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Gonzaga is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
UC IRVINE @ SAINT MARY'S-CALIFORNIA
UC IRVINE

UC Irvine is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
UC Irvine is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saint Mary's-California
SAINT MARY'S-CALIFORNIA

Saint Mary's-California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Saint Mary's-California is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
RICE @ TEXAS TECH
RICE

Rice is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Rice is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
TEXAS TECH

Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas Tech is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
BETHANY-KS @ UTSA
BETHANY-KS

No trends to report
UTSA

UTSA is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
ORAL ROBERTS @ FLORIDA GULF COAST
ORAL ROBERTS

No trends to report
FLORIDA GULF COAST

No trends to report
NORTH FLORIDA @ MISSOURI
NORTH FLORIDA

No trends to report
MISSOURI

Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Missouri is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
LIFE PACIFIC COLLEGE @ UTAH STATE
LIFE PACIFIC COLLEGE

No trends to report
UTAH STATE

Utah State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF @ WEBER STATE
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF

No trends to report
WEBER STATE

Weber State is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
Weber State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
TEXAS SOUTHERN @ WYOMING
TEXAS SOUTHERN

No trends to report
WYOMING

Wyoming is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wyoming's last 5 games
UNLV @ PACIFIC
UNLV

The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNLV's last 5 games
UNLV is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
PACIFIC

Pacific is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
Pacific is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
PORTLAND @ SEATTLE
PORTLAND

Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games on the road
SEATTLE

Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
PRINCETON @ CAL POLY
PRINCETON

Princeton is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Princeton is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
CAL POLY

Cal Poly is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
SAINT LOUIS @ OREGON STATE
SAINT LOUIS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Louis's last 6 games
Saint Louis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
OREGON STATE

Oregon State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oregon State's last 12 games
NORTH TEXAS @ SAN DIEGO
NORTH TEXAS

North Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Texas's last 6 games on the road
SAN DIEGO

San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
UTAH @ BYU
UTAH

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games on the road
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing BYU
BYU

BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
BYU is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Utah

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NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, December 16


Edmonton @ Minnesota

Game 1-2
December 16, 2017 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
11.737
Minnesota
10.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(+115); Under

NY Rangers @ Boston

Game 3-4
December 16, 2017 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
12.438
Boston
10.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
N/A

Montreal @ Ottawa

Game 5-6
December 16, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
10.336
Ottawa
11.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(-110); Under

Columbus @ Carolina

Game 7-8
December 16, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.209
Carolina
11.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-110); Under

Winnipeg @ St. Louis

Game 9-10
December 16, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
12.221
St. Louis
11.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
N/A

Dallas @ Philadelphia

Game 11-12
December 16, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
12.409
Philadelphia
9.989
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+100); Over

Los Angeles @ NY Islanders

Game 13-14
December 16, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
11.334
NY Islanders
12.204
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Islanders
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
N/A

Anaheim @ Washington

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

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
10.204
Washington
12.617
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-155
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-155); Over

Pittsburgh @ Arizona

Game 17-18
December 16, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
10.514
Arizona
11.403
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+150); Under

Tampa Bay @ Colorado

Game 19-20
December 16, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
10.908
Colorado
11.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-175
6
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+155); Over

Nashville @ Calgary

Game 21-22
December 16, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
10.402
Calgary
11.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-110); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 16

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EDMONTON (13-17-0-2, 28 pts.) at MINNESOTA (17-11-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 13-19 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 13-19 ATS (-9.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 17-3 ATS (+12.2 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-15 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-1 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-1-0 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=+0.6 Units)

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NY RANGERS (17-12-0-3, 37 pts.) at BOSTON (15-10-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 5:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 6-1 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 6-1-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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MONTREAL (14-14-0-4, 32 pts.) vs. OTTAWA (10-13-0-7, 27 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 11-22 ATS (-14.6 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 13-5 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 10-20 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 10-20 ATS (+33.7 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 7-4 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 7-4-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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COLUMBUS (20-11-0-1, 41 pts.) at CAROLINA (13-11-0-7, 33 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 17-8 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 71-48 ATS (+18.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 18-3 ATS (+14.4 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 46-21 ATS (+23.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 42-20 ATS (+16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 25-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 42-56 ATS (-37.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-5 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-5-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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WINNIPEG (18-9-0-5, 41 pts.) at ST LOUIS (21-10-0-2, 44 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 6-3 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-3-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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DALLAS (18-14-0-1, 37 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (13-11-0-7, 33 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 1-7 ATS (-6.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-6 ATS (+6.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 54-38 ATS (+92.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 199-171 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 41-20 ATS (+16.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-1-0 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 . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (20-10-0-3, 43 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (17-12-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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ANAHEIM (14-11-0-7, 35 pts.) at WASHINGTON (20-12-0-1, 41 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 144-78 ATS (+226.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-7 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 426-428 ATS (+881.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 185-217 ATS (-60.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (16-14-0-3, 35 pts.) at ARIZONA (7-22-0-5, 19 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 8-20 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-27 ATS (-37.6 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-27 ATS (+50.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 5-19 ATS (+33.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-3 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (23-6-0-2, 48 pts.) at COLORADO (15-14-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 368-413 ATS (-123.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 168-205 ATS (-71.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
COLORADO is 235-201 ATS (-25.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
COLORADO is 180-157 ATS (+20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 23-8 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 23-8 ATS (+11.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-1 ATS (+9.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-3 ATS (+8.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 1-10 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-3 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 3-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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NASHVILLE (20-7-0-4, 44 pts.) at CALGARY (16-13-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/16/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 250-201 ATS (+32.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 10-3 ATS (+6.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-3 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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NHL

Saturday, December 16

Wild won five of last six games with Edmonton; road side won 8 of last 10 series games. Wild won its last five games in Edmonton. Under is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Oilers are 5-0 in game following its last five losses; they won four of last five road games. Five of their last seven games went over total. Minnesota won its last four games, allowing a total of six goals; they’ve won five home games in a row. Three of their last four games went under the total.

Rangers won their last six games with Boston; they won 5-2/2-1 in last two visits to Beantown. Six of last eight series games went over the total. Rangers lost three of their last five games; they lost four of last six road games. Over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Boston won nine of their last 12 games; they’re 4-2 in their last six home games. Under is 9-6 in their last fifteen games.

Canadiens won their last five games with Ottawa, winning 4-3/8-3 in last two visits here. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Montreal lost three of its last four games; they’re 4-8 in last 12 road games. Four of their last six games went over total. Ottawa lost five of its last six games; seven of their last nine games went under the total. Senators lost three of their last four home games.

Blue Jackets won four of last six games with Carolina; teams split last four series games played here. Last six series games stayed under total. Columbus won three of its last four games; they’re 3-4 in last seven road games. Five of their last seven games went over total. Carolina won its last two games after a 1-6 skid; they won four of last six home games. Under is 5-2 in Hurricanes’ last seven games.

Jets won their last six games with St Louis; four of those six games were here. Three of last four series games went over the total. Winnipeg lost four of its last five games; they’ve lost their last five road games. Over is 4-0-1 in their last five games. St Louis lost its last two games, 3-0/3-1; Blues lost four of their last six home games. Seven of last nine St Louis games stayed under total.

Dallas won four of last five games with Philly; they split last four visits here. Four of last five series games stayed under. Dallas Stars lost four of last six games overall; they’re 5-2 in last seven road games. Five of their last seven games went over total. Philly won its last five games after an 0-10 skid, allowing eight goals; they won 4-2/2-1 in last two home games. Over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 games.

Home side won last five King-Islander games; LA lost 4-2/5-2 in last two visits to Brooklyn. Three of last four series games went over. Kings lost in Manhattan last nite; they’re 8-2 in last ten games but lost last two. LA won four of its last six road games. Four of their last five games went over total. Islanders lost five of their last six games overall, they’re 5-3 in last eight home games. Seven of their last nine games went over total.

Washington won five of its last seven games with Anaheim; Ducks lost three of last five games in this building. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games. Anaheim won three of its last four games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Six of their last eight games stayed under. Washington won nine of its last 11 games, they’ve won five home games in a row. Over is 7-2 in Caps’ last nine games.

Penguins won five of last seven games with Arizona; home side won the last six. Pittsburgh lost three of its last four games in Arizona. Penguins lost four of their last five games; they’re 2-6 in their last eight road games. Over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games. Arizona lost its last five games, outscored 17-5; they’re 3-4 in last seven home games. 17 of their last 20 games stayed under total.

Lightning won three of last four games with Colorado; road team won four of last five in series. Under is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Tampa Bay won its last six games, outscoring foes 27-10; they won three of last four road tilts. Last four Lightning road games stayed under total. Colorado won three of its last four games; they’re 2-4 in last six home games. Five of their last seven games went over total.

Flames won seven of last ten games with Nashville; visitors are 7-3 in last ten series games. Five of last seven series games stayed under. Nashville won five of its last six games; they’re 4-1 in last five road games. Four of last five Predator games went over the total. Calgary lost five of its last seven games; they’ve lost three of last four home games. Four of their last five games stayed under total.

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NHL

Saturday, December 16

Trend Report

EDMONTON @ MINNESOTA
Edmonton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

NY RANGERS @ BOSTON
NY Rangers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

WINNIPEG @ ST. LOUIS
Winnipeg is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games

LOS ANGELES @ NY ISLANDERS
Los Angeles is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Islanders's last 9 games

MONTREAL @ OTTAWA
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
Montreal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games at home

DALLAS @ PHILADELPHIA
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Dallas

COLUMBUS @ CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Carolina
Columbus is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games

ANAHEIM @ WASHINGTON
Anaheim is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

PITTSBURGH @ ARIZONA
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games at home

TAMPA BAY @ COLORADO
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Colorado is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

NASHVILLE @ CALGARY
Nashville is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Calgary is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 5:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Matchup Edge
NYR Edge in: BOS
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Rangers at Bruins
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

Leading scorers David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand look to extend their point streaks as the Boston Bruins go for a 10th win in 13 games when they host the New York Rangers on Saturday. Pastrnak has recorded 12 of his team-leading 29 points during a 10-game streak while Marchand has landed on the scoresheet in each of his last seven contests, notching four goals and seven assists in that span.

Patrice Bergeron also has been on a hot streak for Boston, registering seven points over six games this month while passing Hall-of-Fame defenseman Bobby Orr (264) for eighth place on the franchise list with 266 goals. The Bruins were beaten by Washington for the 11th straight time Thursday and will try to snap a six-game losing streak against the Rangers after falling 4-2 on Nov. 8 as Boston native Jimmy Vesey scored twice for New York. The Rangers have been just as hot as the Bruins, earning points in nine of their last 12 games (8-3-1) after pulling out a 4-2 victory over Los Angeles on Friday. New York has received balanced scoring throughout and Mats Zuccarello leads the club with 26 points, including 12 over his last 12 contests.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, MSG Plus2 (New York), NESN (Boston)

ABOUT THE RANGERS (17-12-3): J.T. Miller and Chris Kreider both snapped six-game goal-scoring droughts in Friday’s victory while defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk notched a point for the first time in five contests. Mika Zibanejad (concussion), who is fourth on the team with 22 points, has begun skating on his own but is expected to sit out his ninth straight game on Saturday. Kevin Hayes scored for the second time in four games Friday after going without a tally in seven consecutive contests but has posted a minus-5 rating this month.

ABOUT THE BRUINS (15-10-4): Danton Heinen continues to produce as he has recorded two goals and three assists in the last five games to push his season total to 17 points, which rank him fifth on the team. Fellow rookie Anders Bjork, who started the season fast with seven points in nine games, has managed one in six contests since returning from a concussion. Tuukka Rask is expected back in net after sitting out Thursday’s game and has been red-hot, posting a 5-1-0 record and .952 save percentage in his last six starts.

OVERTIME

1. Rangers LW Rick Nash has scored twice in the last three games and needs one goal to break a tie with Brian Propp (425) for 73rd place on the all-time list.

2. Boston LW Matt Beleskey, who has not recorded a point in 14 games this season, cleared waivers and was assigned to Providence of the American Hockey League.

3. The Rangers have gone 13-for-13 on the penalty kill over their last five games but are just 1-for-12 on the power play in their last six contests.

PREDICTION: Rangers 3, Bruins 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - NY Rangers at Boston

W/L Trends
NY Rangers

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Rangers are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Rangers are 14-6 in their last 20 overall.
Rangers are 14-6 in their last 20 games playing on 0 days rest.
Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a win.
Rangers are 38-18 in their last 56 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 6-15 in their last 21 road games.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.

Boston

Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Bruins are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Bruins are 9-2 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Bruins are 9-3 in their last 12 overall.
Bruins are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Bruins are 61-29 in their last 90 Saturday games.
Bruins are 5-14 in their last 19 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU Trends
NY Rangers

Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Over is 10-2 in Rangers last 12 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 18-7-1 in Rangers last 26 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 road games.
Over is 28-12-11 in Rangers last 51 Saturday games.
Over is 33-16-6 in Rangers last 55 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.

Boston

Over is 5-0 in Bruins last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-0 in Bruins last 4 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 4-1 in Bruins last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 20-7-2 in Bruins last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-2 in Bruins last 9 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-17-6 in Bruins last 59 Saturday games.

Head to Head

Rangers are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Under is 11-5-3 in the last 19 meetings in Boston.
Rangers are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Boston.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Matchup Edge
WIN Edge in: STL
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Jets at Blues
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

The St. Louis Blues began the season with five straight wins at home, but their 6-7-0 mark over their last 13 games at Scottrade Center raises the level of concern. The Blues look to get back on track Saturday and aim to rebound from last season's 0-4-1 mark versus the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday when the Central Division rivals begin a home-and-home set in the Gateway City.

A lack of offense has plagued St. Louis, with Patrik Berglund snapping his team's scoring drought of 114:07 late in the third period in a 3-1 setback to Anaheim on Thursday. "We've got to be more desperate at home," the 29-year-old Swede said. "Today, at least we kept our heads up. But a few small mistakes and they scored on them." The Jets' high-octane offense could follow suit, although it failed to get off the ground Thursday as the team fell for the fourth time in five outings (1-3-1) with a 5-1 setback versus Chicago. Nikolaj Ehlers has scored in each of his last four games and has 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in his last 12 contests.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, CITY (Winnipeg), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

ABOUT THE JETS (18-9-5): Winnipeg is in the midst of four straight games versus Central Division foes, and the back-to-back versus the Blues likely will force coach Paul Maurice to split up starts for goaltenders Connor Hellebuyck and Steve Mason. "Weird schedule going back-to-back with the same team, but it reminds me of my good old college days," the 24-year-old Hellebuyck said. "It's going to be fun, it's going to be a grind. You know they're a good team over there, and you know they're looking at us saying, 'They've need to get ahead of the curve too.' I think this weekend is going to be big for us." Hellebuyck has turned aside 72 of 77 shots to win two of three career encounters with St. Louis while Mason was gouged for five goals in his lone appearances versus the club last season.

ABOUT THE BLUES (21-10-2): NHL Second Star of the Week Jake Allen struggled mightily in a pair of starts versus Winnipeg last season, permitting nine goals on 48 shots for an .813 save percentage. The 27-year-old New Brunswick native has started seven straight contests but could get a reprieve with the club set for a back-to-back as fellow goaltender Carter Hutton was activated from injured reserve. Hutton, 31, has fared well in spelling Allen, posting a 4-2-0 mark with a slim 1.88 goals-against average and .937 save percentage.

OVERTIME

1. St. Louis F Kyle Brodziak will skate in his 800th career game on Saturday.

2. The Blues are 5-1-1 against Central Division foes while the Jets own a 5-2-1 mark.

3. St. Louis has thwarted 20 of 21 short-handed situations in December after ranking 27th through the first two months of the season.

PREDICTION: Jets 3, Blues 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Winnipeg at St. Louis

W/L Trends
Winnipeg

Jets are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Jets are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Jets are 20-6 in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest.
Jets are 17-6 in their last 23 vs. Western Conference.
Jets are 21-8 in their last 29 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Jets are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. Central.
Jets are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Jets are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Jets are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Jets are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
Jets are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

St. Louis

Blues are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Central.
Blues are 85-38 in their last 123 Saturday games.
Blues are 35-16 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 100-46 in their last 146 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Blues are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blues are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.

OU Trends
Winnipeg

Over is 4-0-1 in Jets last 5 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Jets last 6 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 22-6-1 in Jets last 29 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 17-5-1 in Jets last 23 vs. Central.
Over is 3-1-1 in Jets last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 3-1-1 in Jets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 43-20-5 in Jets last 68 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 33-16-4 in Jets last 53 games playing on 1 days rest.

St. Louis

Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 6-0 in Blues last 6 home games.
Under is 5-0 in Blues last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Blues last 6 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Blues last 5 overall.
Under is 28-11-5 in Blues last 44 games playing on 1 days rest.

Head to Head

Jets are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in St. Louis.
Jets are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario
Matchup Edge
MON Edge in: OTT
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Canadiens at Senators
Gracenote
Dec 15, 2017

The Ottawa Senators are going from the frying pan into the ... freezer -- and they couldn't be happier. After snapping a five-game losing streak and winning for just the second time in 14 games, the Senators hope to ride a breath of fresh (and frigid) air when they head outdoors to host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night in the NHL100 Classic.

The game at Ottawa's Lansdowne Park commemorates the anniversary of the league's 100th season, which kicked off with Montreal posting a 7-4 victory over the Senators on Dec. 19, 1917. "This is cool. I played in an outdoor game before but it was like 70 degrees Fahrenheit," Ottawa forward Matt Duchene said at Friday's practice. "For those that were there, it wasn't as authentic as this is. I'm really excited just to practice today." The Classic, which is expected to feature temperatures close to zero at the drop of the puck, will mark the opener of a seven-game road trip for Montreal, which arrives with a renewed perspective after snapping a three-game skid Thursday night. "It's refreshing playing outdoors, breathing in the cold air and playing in the elements. There's nothing like it," Canadiens goaltender Carey Price said. "It's definitely one of those things that I'll look back on my career and be glad that I took part in it."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS

ABOUT THE CANADIENS (14-14-4): Charles Hudon had a game to remember in his first trip to Ottawa, scoring twice and setting up another goal in Montreal's 8-3 romp over the Senators on Oct. 30. Hudon came up big in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over New Jersey, winning a battle along the boards before setting up Tomas Plekanec's decisive tally. “That’s that extra effort we need from guys,” teammate Andrew Shaw said. “He’s pinned up against the boards against two guys and he still happens to get his stick loose and makes a great play and sets up the winner.”

ABOUT THE SENATORS (10-13-7): Goaltender Craig Anderson endured some rocky moments during Ottawa's tailspin, but he snapped a personal seven-game losing streak by making 27 saves in the 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. "It feels good to win," Anderson admitted. "After what we went through I think coming home and putting on the effort we did and getting the results we wanted, it's a good feeling in here." Bobby Ryan, who had a goal and an assist Wednesday, has failed to hit the scoresheet in the past five meetings against the Canadiens.

OVERTIME

1. Montreal has won the past five meetings, outscoring Ottawa 20-9.

2. The Senators are 1-for-19 on the power play over the last six games.

3. Canadiens F Phillip Danault collected an assist Thursday to boost his point total to 19, tying Brendan Gallagher for the team lead.

PREDICTION: Canadiens 4, Senators 3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Montreal at Ottawa

W/L Trends
Montreal

Canadiens are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Canadiens are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canadiens are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Canadiens are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. Atlantic.
Canadiens are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games.

Ottawa

Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Senators are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.
Senators are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win.
Senators are 2-12 in their last 14 overall.
Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.

OU Trends
Montreal

Under is 7-1-1 in Canadiens last 9 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Canadiens last 9 Saturday games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Canadiens last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 9-3-3 in Canadiens last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 8-3 in Canadiens last 11 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-5-1 in Canadiens last 18 overall.
Over is 7-3 in Canadiens last 10 road games.
Under is 7-3 in Canadiens last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-8-4 in Canadiens last 30 games following a win.

Ottawa

Under is 4-0 in Senators last 4 home games.
Under is 7-1 in Senators last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Senators last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Senators last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 16-5-1 in Senators last 22 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Senators last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Senators last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Senators last 9 vs. Atlantic.

Head to Head

Canadiens are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Matchup Edge
LA Edge in: NYI
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Kings at Islanders
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

The Los Angeles Kings take another shot at recording a victory on their four-game road trip when they visit the New York Islanders on Saturday. Los Angeles was on an eight-game winning streak before kicking off the trek with a 5-1 setback in New Jersey on Tuesday, and it suffered a second straight loss three nights later as it dropped a 4-2 decision to the New York Rangers.

The Kings overcame a pair of one-goal deficits before falling behind for good with 3:27 remaining in the third period, but Marian Gaborik netted one tally and set up the other as he played in his 1,000th NHL game. The Islanders hope to avoid a third consecutive defeat as they open a five-game homestand. The club began a stretch during which it plays seven of eight at Barclays Center on Monday with a 3-1 triumph over Washington but followed with a home loss to Dallas and a setback in Columbus on back-to-back nights. Anders Lee is riding a four-game point streak during which he has collected three goals to take the team lead (19) and two assists.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), MSG Plus (New York)

ABOUT THE KINGS (20-10-3): Jussi Jokinen recorded his first two-point performance for Los Angeles on Friday with a pair of assists. The 34-year-old Finn set up a goal in each of his first two contests after being acquired from Edmonton on Nov. 14 but recorded just one point - a goal - in his next 11 games. Tyler Toffoli is closing in on some milestones as he is one assist shy of 100 for his career, two goals away from the century mark and needs three points for 200.

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (17-12-3): Right wing Josh Ho-Sang was loaned to Bridgeport of the American Hockey League on Friday after registering two goals and 10 assists in 22 games this season. "He's got to go play some hockey and get his game going," coach Doug Weight told the team's website about the 21-year-old. Josh Bailey leads the team with 38 points and needs one assist to break a tie with Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen (230) for 16th place on the franchise list.

OVERTIME

1. Islanders RW Cal Clutterbuck is two points away from 200 for his career.

2. Los Angeles C Torrey Mitchell has recorded a goal in two straight games after being kept off the scoresheet in each of his first 15 contests this season.

3. Islanders RW Steve Bernier was recalled from Bridgeport and hopes to appear in his first NHL game since 2015-16.

PREDICTION: Kings 4, Islanders 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Los Angeles at NY Islanders

W/L Trends
Los Angeles

Kings are 8-2 in their last 10 overall.
Kings are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Kings are 17-6 in their last 23 vs. Eastern Conference.
Kings are 19-7 in their last 26 Saturday games.
Kings are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Metropolitan.
Kings are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Kings are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

NY Islanders

Islanders are 8-1 in their last 9 Saturday games.
Islanders are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Islanders are 14-3 in their last 17 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Islanders are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
Islanders are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Islanders are 11-4 in their last 15 home games.
Islanders are 2-6 in their last 8 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Islanders are 1-4 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Islanders are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.

OU Trends
Los Angeles

Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 19-7-8 in Kings last 34 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 31-12-13 in Kings last 56 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Kings last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 28-13-10 in Kings last 51 road games.

NY Islanders

Over is 6-0 in Islanders last 6 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Islanders last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1-1 in Islanders last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-1 in Islanders last 6 home games.
Over is 9-2 in Islanders last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 20-5-1 in Islanders last 26 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 vs. Pacific.
Over is 15-5-1 in Islanders last 21 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 8-3 in Islanders last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 8-3 in Islanders last 11 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.

Head to Head

Home team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings in New York.
Under is 12-5-4 in the last 21 meetings.
Kings are 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Matchup Edge
DAL Edge in: PHI
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Stars at Flyers
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

The Philadelphia Flyers have put a horrid stretch behind them and seek their sixth consecutive victory when they host the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Philadelphia endured a 10-game slide (0-5-5) before beginning its winning streak, which it has extended by capturing the first two contests of its five-game homestand.

The Flyers have allowed fewer than three goals in each game during their run, including Thursday's 2-1 triumph over Buffalo. Dallas is wrapping up a six-day, four-game road trip on which it is 2-1-0 after suffering a 5-2 loss at New Jersey on Friday. Martin Hanzal and Alexander Radulov each scored for the Stars, who had won five of their previous six away from home. Tyler Seguin notched an assist for just his second point in six contests and is tied with captain Jamie Benn for the team lead with 29.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest Plus (Dallas), NBCSN Philadelphia

ABOUT THE STARS (18-14-1): Radulov dodged a bullet as he remained in the lineup after suffering a lower-body injury in Wednesday's victory over the New York Islanders. Dallas also got back Antoine Roussel, who had missed two contests with an elbow injury after landing on the scoresheet in three of his previous four games. Hanzal's goal on Friday was just his second of the season and first since Oct. 10.

ABOUT THE FLYERS (13-11-7): Travis Sanheim had a memorable game on Thursday as the 21-year-old defenseman scored his first goal in the NHL to end an eight-game point drought. Michael Raffl notched an assist against Buffalo, giving him three goals and three assists during his five-game point streak. Wayne Simmonds failed to land on the scoresheet, however, ending his point run at four contests.

OVERTIME

1. The Flyers have posted five straight regulation wins for the first time since a six-game streak from Oct. 26-Nov. 11, 2010.

2. Dallas' Ken Hitchcock needs one victory to join Scotty Bowman (1,244) and Joel Quenneville (867) as the only coaches in NHL history with 800 wins.

3. Philadelphia C Claude Giroux's streak of three straight two-point performances ended Thursday as he was shut down by Buffalo.

PREDICTION: Stars 3, Flyers 1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Dallas at Philadelphia

W/L Trends
Dallas

Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Stars are 10-2 in their last 12 Saturday games.
Stars are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. Metropolitan.
Stars are 9-4 in their last 13 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Stars are 35-17 in their last 52 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Stars are 19-39 in their last 58 road games.
Stars are 10-21 in their last 31 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Stars are 22-53 in their last 75 games playing on 0 days rest.
Stars are 3-10 in their last 13 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.

Philadelphia

Flyers are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Flyers are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Flyers are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 3-7 in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Flyers are 3-9 in their last 12 home games.
Flyers are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Flyers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Central.
Flyers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Flyers are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.

OU Trends
Dallas

Over is 4-0 in Stars last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Stars last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 3-1-1 in Stars last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 6-2 in Stars last 8 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3-1 in Stars last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Stars last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Stars last 7 overall.
Over is 37-18 in Stars last 55 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.

Philadelphia

Under is 3-0-1 in Flyers last 4 home games.
Over is 6-1-1 in Flyers last 8 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Flyers last 16 vs. Central.
Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Flyers last 5 games following a win.
Under is 12-5-3 in Flyers last 20 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Stars are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Philadelphia.
Stars are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina
Matchup Edge
CLB Edge in: CAR
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Blue Jackets at Hurricanes
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

The Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from an embarrassing loss with a satisfying victory last time out and hope to build off that when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday to begin a stretch during which they play five of seven on the road. The Blue Jackets were routed 7-2 by Edmonton on Tuesday before scoring the first three goals en route to a 6-4 triumph over the New York Islanders two nights later.

“I thought we handled ourselves well,” Columbus coach John Tortorella told reporters after having nothing to say following the loss to Edmonton. “That’s a good win coming off a nightmare the game before.” The Blue Jackets are battling for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division as they take on the last-place Hurricanes, who have won two straight and earned at least one point in five of their last seven games (3-2-2). Defenseman Jaccob Slavin scored 2:15 into overtime at Buffalo on Friday after Carolina coughed up a two-goal lead in the third period as Cam Ward earned his 301st career victory. “It’s a big building block coming off a long road trip,” Slavin told FSN Carolinas after the Hurricanes finished their trek with a 2-2-2 record after beginning with four straight losses.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Columbus), FSN Carolinas

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (20-11-1): Boone Jenner moved from the wing to center on Thursday to take the spot of the injured Brandon Dubinsky (facial fracture) and logged 20 minutes, 53 seconds of ice time - his highest total since Nov. 4. Artemi Panarin continues to fill the scoresheet, notching eight assists in his last four games to push his team-leading total to 28 points - seven more than Oliver Bjorkstrand, who has registered five in his last two contests. Seth Jones snapped a 17-game goal-scoring drought on Thursday while defense partner Zach Werenski tallied for the 10th time.

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (13-11-7): Sebastian Aho notched a pair of assists in Friday’s victory to move within one point of team leader Teuvo Teravainen (24) while veteran Justin Williams (22) added two points. Jordan Staal recorded a goal and an assist in the win over Buffalo after managing just one point in his previous nine games while Slavin recorded his first multi-point performance since Oct. 17 at Edmonton. Scott Darling, who has lost five straight starts, is likely to be in net Saturday after Ward received the nod in each of the last two games.

OVERTIME

1. The Blue Jackets have won two of the previous three meetings this season - both after regulation.

2. Columbus RW Cam Atkinson, who scored 35 goals last season, ended a seven-game point drought with an assist against the Islanders.

3. Carolina D Justin Faulk has gone 10 contests without a point as he remains one shy of 200 for his career.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 4, Hurricanes 1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Columbus at Carolina

W/L Trends
Columbus

Blue Jackets are 11-4 in their last 15 overall.
Blue Jackets are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blue Jackets are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Blue Jackets are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win.
Blue Jackets are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Blue Jackets are 17-8 in their last 25 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 35-17 in their last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.

Carolina

Hurricanes are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Hurricanes are 2-5 in their last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Hurricanes are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Hurricanes are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 1-5 in their last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

OU Trends
Columbus

Over is 5-0 in Blue Jackets last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 overall.

Carolina

Over is 5-1-1 in Hurricanes last 7 home games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hurricanes last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 10-3-2 in Hurricanes last 15 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 6-2-1 in Hurricanes last 9 overall.
Under is 15-5-2 in Hurricanes last 22 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 7-3-2 in Hurricanes last 12 vs. Metropolitan.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Captial One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
Matchup Edge
ANA Edge in: WAS
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Ducks at Capitals
Gracenote
Dec 15, 2017

The two-time reigning Presidents' Trophy winners appear to have shaken off their early-season malaise and are making a move toward reclaiming their customary spot at the top of the Metropolitan Division. The surging Washington Capitals will go for their 10th victory in the last 12 games when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.

Washington continued its hot stretch with a 5-3 win at Boston on Thursday night, improving to 6-1-0 in December and scoring at least four goals in each of the victories. The Capitals had dropped four of its previous five on the road and goaltender Braden Holtby said winning on the road was "good for the confidence." That could also be the mantra for Anaheim, which opened a six-game road trip with an impressive 3-1 victory at St. Louis that dropped the Blues out of the top spot in the Western Conference. The Ducks, who have won five consecutive Pacific Division titles, are riding a six-game point streak (3-0-3).

TV: 8 p.m. ET, KCOP-13 (Anaheim), NBC Sports-Washington

ABOUT THE DUCKS (14-11-7): Anaheim gave forward Kevin Roy something to chew on when he was demoted to its minor league affiliate in San Diego on Monday, but the rookie didn't even make it through dinner when he was summoned back following an injury to Corey Perry. Roy made the most of his opportunity, scoring twice against St. Louis to give him six goals in 16 games. "He's got a nice touch at the net," teammate Andrew Cogliano said about Roy. "He's a heady player, he's scoring and we need that."

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (20-12-1): Forward Alex Chiasson, who plays on the fourth line, also picked an opportune time to make an impression, scoring twice at Boston after collecting only one point (a goal) in his previous nine games. With top-line forward T.J. Oshie moving closer to returning from an injury that has sidelined him for the past five games, Chiasson could be one of the players squeezed out of playing time. "Chaser is a veteran guy," coach Barry Trotz said. "He can count, and he knows what’s going on."

OVERTIME

1. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 16th goal at even strength Thursday, matching his total from last season.

2. Anaheim has killed off all 16 penalties over its past five games.

3. Oshie was back at practice Friday wearing a non-contact jersey.

PREDICTION: Capitals 4, Ducks 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Anaheim at Washington

W/L Trends
Anaheim

Ducks are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Ducks are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Ducks are 5-12 in their last 17 games following a win.
Ducks are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Ducks are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Ducks are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Ducks are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Ducks are 1-5 in their last 6 Saturday games.

Washington

Capitals are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Capitals are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Capitals are 48-15 in their last 63 games playing on 1 days rest.
Capitals are 40-14 in their last 54 home games.
Capitals are 59-23 in their last 82 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Capitals are 7-3 in their last 10 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Capitals are 79-36 in their last 115 vs. a team with a losing record.
Capitals are 19-9 in their last 28 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Capitals are 61-30 in their last 91 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Anaheim

Under is 4-0 in Ducks last 4 overall.
Under is 6-1-1 in Ducks last 8 games following a win.
Under is 19-6-1 in Ducks last 26 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-3-1 in Ducks last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-4-1 in Ducks last 15 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Ducks last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 9-4-2 in Ducks last 15 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 27-13-11 in Ducks last 51 Saturday games.

Washington

Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 vs. Pacific.
Over is 4-1 in Capitals last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Capitals last 5 overall.
Over is 8-3 in Capitals last 11 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Capitals last 7 games following a win.
Over is 21-9-1 in Capitals last 31 vs. Western Conference.

Head to Head

Road team is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.
Ducks are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Matchup Edge
PIT Edge in: ARI
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Penguins at Coyotes
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

Mike Sullivan isn't shy about showing some fire behind the bench, but the Pittsburgh Penguins coach remained remarkably cool with the reigning Stanley Cup champions having dropped three in a row and four of five. Sullivan hopes that a calmer approach will steady the waters for the Penguins as they visit the struggling Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.

"I think every team in the league goes through ups and downs, and we're no different. We just have to make sure that we do everything we can to minimize the skid we're in right now," Sullivan said. "We need a good effort, a resilient attitude in (Saturday's) game and control what we can to get the result that we're looking for." Pittsburgh dropped its second straight 2-1 decision on Thursday as it was foiled by former Penguin Marc-Andre Fleury and expansion Vegas to open a three-game road trip. Pittsburgh will encounter another familiar face in coach Rick Tocchet, who served as Sullivan's right-hand man during the Penguins' back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Not a lot of winning is going on in the desert, however, as the Coyotes mustered a total of five goals during their five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

TV: 8 p.m. ET, AT&TSN-Pittsburgh, FSN Arizona-Plus

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (16-14-3): Pittsburgh may not be getting results during its 1-4-0 stretch, but captain Sidney Crosby told reporters that the team isn't hanging its head after playing in five consecutive outings that were decided by one goal. "Nobody likes to lose, but I don't think we're rattled," the two-time Hart Trophy winner said. "It's a tough point when you're generating chances and in close games and you're finding ways to let them slip. That's the way it goes sometimes. Sometimes it goes the other way." Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel saw their respective six- and five-game point streaks come to a halt on Thursday, but both scored a goal and set up two others in a 3-1 win versus Arizona on Nov. 7.

ABOUT THE COYOTES (7-22-5): Tocchet took issue with what he saw in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay, as the Lightning lowered the boom on his overwhelmed team to the tune of 46 shots on goaltender Antti Raanta. "I hate soft plays, I hate soft players and we were soft," Tocchet said. Rookie Clayton Keller scored his team-leading 12th goal on Thursday, marking his first in 18 games.

OVERTIME

1. Arizona C Tobias Rieder scored in the first meeting versus Pittsburgh, but has been held off the scoresheet in eight of his last nine games.

2. Penguins G Matt Murray, who made 24 saves in the first encounter against the Coyotes, matched that total Thursday in his return from a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury.

3. Arizona called up 2015 first-round pick F Nick Merkley, who will make his NHL debut versus Pittsburgh.

PREDICTION: Penguins 5, Coyotes 1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Pittsburgh at Arizona

W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Penguins are 28-12 in their last 40 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Penguins are 67-32 in their last 99 games playing on 1 days rest.
Penguins are 56-27 in their last 83 vs. a team with a losing record.
Penguins are 47-23 in their last 70 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 3-9 in their last 12 road games.
Penguins are 2-6 in their last 8 Saturday games.
Penguins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
Penguins are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Penguins are 2-9 in their last 11 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.

Arizona

Coyotes are 32-65 in their last 97 vs. Eastern Conference.
Coyotes are 47-100 in their last 147 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 10-23 in their last 33 games playing on 1 days rest.
Coyotes are 19-44 in their last 63 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Coyotes are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. Metropolitan.
Coyotes are 14-38 in their last 52 overall.
Coyotes are 13-38 in their last 51 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 4-12 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 3-10 in their last 13 Saturday games.
Coyotes are 3-11 in their last 14 home games.
Coyotes are 3-13 in their last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Coyotes are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Coyotes are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Over is 5-1-1 in Penguins last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Penguins last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1-1 in Penguins last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Penguins last 11 vs. Pacific.
Over is 5-2-1 in Penguins last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-4 in Penguins last 14 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 7-3-1 in Penguins last 11 overall.

Arizona

Under is 5-0 in Coyotes last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Coyotes last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-0-1 in Coyotes last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-0-1 in Coyotes last 5 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 5-0 in Coyotes last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 11-1 in Coyotes last 12 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 6-1 in Coyotes last 7 home games.
Under is 12-2 in Coyotes last 14 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 40-8-6 in Coyotes last 54 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Coyotes last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 17-4 in Coyotes last 21 overall.
Under is 21-8-4 in Coyotes last 33 Saturday games.
Under is 7-3 in Coyotes last 10 following a loss of 3 or more goals.

Head to Head

Home team is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Penguins are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Penguins are 4-9 in the last 13 meetings in Arizona.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
Matchup Edge
TB Edge in: COL
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Lightning at Avalanche
Gracenote
Dec 15, 2017

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a strong response to their first bit of adversity of the season with six straight wins and hope to extend that streak when they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. Tampa Bay went 1-3-0 on its previous road trip before sweeping a four-game homestand, including a win over Colorado, and has won two in a row to start the current trek.

The Lightning registered a season-high 48 shots in Thursday’s 4-1 victory at Arizona and matched the third-longest winning streak in franchise history as captain Steven Stamkos told reporters, “We’re feeling good about ourselves right now.” Tampa Bay won in its last two trips to Colorado and defeated the Avalanche 5-2 on Dec. 7 at home with one goal from 21-year-old center Brayden Point, who has scored in five consecutive games and is slated to play his 100th in the NHL on Saturday. Colorado has won three of four contests since that setback, including a one-goal win at two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh and a 2-1 triumph against Florida on Thursday to open a three-game homestand. Center Nathan MacKinnon scored both goals last time out and leads the Avalanche with 35 points, logging at least 21 minutes of ice time for six straight contests.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), Altitude (Colorado)

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (23-6-2): Point has recorded two points in three consecutive games to become the third player on the team to reach 30, and the 166-pounder had his first career fight in Thursday’s victory. “Going into the game if someone was getting the Gordie Howe hat trick I wasn’t going to pick Brayden Point as the guy,” Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper told reporters. “But you can’t take the fight out of competitors and that’s what he is.” Right wing Nikita Kucherov has scored in three straight games and leads the league with 44 points while sharing the top spot in goals (22).

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (15-14-2): Coach Jared Bednar has been going with 11 forwards and seven defensemen a lot lately, giving MacKinnon more shifts as the former No. 1 overall pick boasts five goals in the last six contests. “He doubled up almost the whole game and made the most of his ice time, for sure,” Bednar told reporters after MacKinnon played 22:03 on Thursday - his fourth most of the season. Colorado has struggled with the man advantage while going 0-for-17 over the last five contests, but killed off all 10 power plays in the last four games - 21-of-22 in the past seven.

OVERTIME

1. Colorado captain LW Gabriel Landeskog has been held off the scoresheet in three straight games and remains two points from 300 in his career.

2. Tampa Bay RW Ryan Callahan (six points, 29 games) suffered an upper-body injury Thursday and is out indefinitely.

3. Avalanche D Samuel Girard had two points in his first three games after being acquired, but none in his last 14 outings.

PREDICTION: Lightning 5, Avalanche 3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Tampa Bay at Colorado

W/L Trends
Tampa Bay

Lightning are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
Lightning are 11-1 in their last 12 vs. Central.
Lightning are 13-3 in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest.
Lightning are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Lightning are 21-6 in their last 27 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 21-6 in their last 27 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 20-6 in their last 26 vs. Western Conference.
Lightning are 9-3 in their last 12 road games.
Lightning are 38-15 in their last 53 overall.
Lightning are 11-5 in their last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Lightning are 35-17 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Colorado

Avalanche are 17-35 in their last 52 games following a win.
Avalanche are 17-36 in their last 53 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 17-37 in their last 54 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Avalanche are 16-35 in their last 51 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 28-67 in their last 95 overall.
Avalanche are 9-23 in their last 32 Saturday games.
Avalanche are 15-41 in their last 56 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 15-44 in their last 59 games playing on 1 days rest.
Avalanche are 1-4 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Avalanche are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Lightning last 4 road games.
Over is 5-0 in Lightning last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 8-1 in Lightning last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Lightning last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 15-7 in Lightning last 22 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Colorado

Over is 7-1 in Avalanche last 8 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 5-1 in Avalanche last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 12-3-2 in Avalanche last 17 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 games following a win.
Over is 7-2 in Avalanche last 9 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 16-5-2 in Avalanche last 23 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 15-5-1 in Avalanche last 21 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 19-7-4 in Avalanche last 30 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Over is 5-2 in Avalanche last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Avalanche last 7 home games.

Head to Head

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 7-3-2 in the last 12 meetings in Colorado.
Lightning are 3-9-1 in the last 13 meetings in Colorado.
Road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 10:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
Matchup Edge
NAS Edge in: CAL
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Predators at Flames
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

The Nashville Predators limped out of the gate with seven losses in 12 games to make many wonder if a Stanley Cup Finals hangover was weighing heavily on their minds. The Music City residents changed their tune in short order, winning 15 of their subsequent 19 contests heading into the finale of a three-game trek through Western Canada and a date with the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

In-season acquisition Kyle Turris collected a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win against Edmonton to give him nine points (two goals, seven assists) during his six-game point streak. "Sometimes you make a trade like that (and) they never find their footing. He's come in, and that line has just been terrific every night," Predators coach Peter Laviolette said of Turris fitting right in with linemates Kevin Fiala and Craig Smith following a three-way trade on Nov. 5. While Nashville owns a 5-0-1 mark in December, Calgary has lost some of its steam with losses in six of nine outings (3-5-1) this month to fall on the wrong side of the early playoff picture. Johnny Gaudreau scored in a 3-2 loss to San Jose on Thursday and had an assist in the Flames' 3-2 shootout win in Nashville on Oct. 24.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FSN Tennessee (Nashville), CBC, Sportsnet (Calgary)

ABOUT THE PREDATORS (20-7-4): Filip Forsberg, who notched an assist on Thursday to extend his point streak to three games, scored a power-play goal in the first encounter versus Calgary. Defenseman Roman Josi also tallied with the man-advantage in that contest as well as on Thursday to record his second point of the road trip. Fiala netted a power-play goal versus the Oilers to increase his point streak to six games (five goals, three assists) while fellow forward Calle Jarnkrok owns a four-game run with three goals and two assists.

ABOUT THE FLAMES (16-13-3): Calgary's power play is mired in a 2-for-28 funk since Nov. 28, with the only spark it provided coming from coach Glen Gulutzan. "I thought the power plays in the second (period) took some momentum out of our sails," Gulutzan said. "Couldn't win a draw on the (38-second) 5-on-3. And the other full power play I don't think we even got in (the offensive zone). So it took a little zip out of us." For the record, the Flames failed on all four of their opportunities with the man advantage in the previous encounter versus Nashville.

OVERTIME

1. Calgary C Sam Bennett has eight points (three goals, five assists) in his past nine games after mustering three points in his previous 23 contests.

2. Nashville G Pekka Rinne has stopped 131 of 140 shots to post a 3-0-1 mark this month.

3. Flames G Mike Smith has permitted seven goals in his last four outings, but owns a 1-1-2 mark to show for it.

PREDICTION: Predators 4, Flames 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Nashville at Calgary

W/L Trends
Nashville

Predators are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Predators are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Predators are 7-2 in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Predators are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Pacific.
Predators are 10-4 in their last 14 games following a win.
Predators are 40-17 in their last 57 vs. Western Conference.

Calgary

Flames are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Flames are 18-8 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flames are 31-15 in their last 46 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flames are 27-58 in their last 85 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Flames are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Flames are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU Trends
Nashville

Over is 5-1 in Predators last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 5-1 in Predators last 6 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Predators last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Predators last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Predators last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 8-3-1 in Predators last 12 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Over is 5-2 in Predators last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Predators last 7 vs. Pacific.
Over is 9-4 in Predators last 13 vs. Western Conference.

Calgary

Under is 4-0 in Flames last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Flames last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-2 in Flames last 8 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Flames last 5 overall.
Over is 7-3 in Flames last 10 home games.
Over is 31-15-5 in Flames last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Head to Head

Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Calgary.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Predators are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings.
Road team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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POR Edge in: CHA
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Preview: Trail Blazers at Hornets
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

The Portland Trail Blazers have recovered from a season-worst, five-game losing streak with back-to-back victories. Portland aims to continue the momentum on Saturday when it visits the struggling Charlotte Hornets, who have lost nine of their past 11 games.

The Trail Blazers notched a 95-88 road win over the Orlando Magic on Friday, a contest they led by 17 points with less than 7 1/2 minutes before Orlando got back into the game. "You've got to win games," star point guard Damian Lillard told reporters afterward. "If we came out here and lost this game, then what would you say? You'd say, 'Oh, you guys lost another one.' All that matters is winning the game." Charlotte has found winning to be a tough task recently and the home fans showered the club with jeers during the final quarter of Friday's 104-98 loss to the Miami Heat. "We're not slacking," interim coach Stephen Silas, who is filling in for ailing Steve Clifford, told reporters. "We're not not playing hard at all. Some of those turnovers were not smart. So part of it is playing smarter, but part of it, to me, is also making shots."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN Northwest (Portland), FSN Southeast (Charlotte)

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (15-13): Center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) returned from a three-game absence and was rusty offensively with nine points on 4-of-11 shooting while collecting 11 rebounds. Nurkic is on a minutes restriction for the back-to-back games but should be able to expand his playing time early next week. Lillard tallied 21 points against the Magic and is averaging 28.7 points in six December outings, while shooting guard CJ McCollum scored 20 and is averaging 24.3 points over the past four games.

ABOUT THE HORNETS (10-18): Point guard Kemba Walker scored 25 points against the Heat despite leaving the game for a short time with an injured left wrist. Walker has tallied 20 or more five times over the past seven games and is averaging 21.9 points during the stretch. Center Dwight Howard contributed 15 points and 16 rebounds against Miami and has 16 double-doubles this season, including in four of the past five contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Trail Blazers have won 12 of the past 16 meetings.

2. Charlotte SG Nicolas Batum - a former Portland starter - is averaging just 6.3 points on 11-of-34 shooting over his past four games.

3. Portland F Al-Farouq Aminu is 18-of-31 from 3-point range over the past five contests.

PREDICTION: Hornets 107, Trail Blazers 104

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Portland at Charlotte

ATS Trends
Portland

Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Trail Blazers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southeast.
Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Trail Blazers are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest.
Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Trail Blazers are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 games following a straight up win.
Trail Blazers are 17-8-2 ATS in their last 27 Saturday games.
Trail Blazers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Trail Blazers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Charlotte

Hornets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Northwest.
Hornets are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 Saturday games.
Hornets are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Hornets are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hornets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Hornets are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss.
Hornets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Hornets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

OU Trends
Portland

Under is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last 4 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 6-1 in Trail Blazers last 7 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 20-6-1 in Trail Blazers last 27 games following a ATS win.
Over is 6-2 in Trail Blazers last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 20-7-1 in Trail Blazers last 28 games following a straight up win.
Under is 17-6-1 in Trail Blazers last 24 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8 in Trail Blazers last 28 overall.

Charlotte

Over is 4-0 in Hornets last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 5-1 in Hornets last 6 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 6-2 in Hornets last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Hornets last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 20-8 in Hornets last 28 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Favorite is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Charlotte.
Trail Blazers are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
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UTA Edge in: CLE
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Preview: Jazz at Cavaliers
Gracenote
Dec 15, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing a challenging road stretch on the horizon, but first look to remain scorching hot at home when they finish a four-game stay at Quicken Loans Arena against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. The Cavaliers have claimed 10 straight at home to highlight their 16-1 stretch after Thursday's 121-112 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James tied Larry Bird for sixth in NBA history with his 59th triple-double while Kevin Love led all scorers with 28 points as Cleveland scored over 100 points for the 22nd straight game. "We have a lot of guys contributing both in that starting lineup and the lineup that comes in, whether it's LeBron in there with that next unit or five new fresh bodies," Love told reporters. "It's great to have a number of scorers out there that can give you a lot on both ends." The Jazz will be facing the second-best team in the Eastern Conference one night after they knocked off the top team in the East with a 107-95 triumph at the Boston Celtics, snapping a four-game slide. Center Rudy Gobert departed after just two minutes with a reported MCL sprain and forward Derrick Favors needed six stitches for a facial laceration and played 12 minutes.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah), FSN Ohio (Cleveland)

ABOUT THE JAZZ (14-15): If the frontcourt remains shorthanded Utah will probably continue to lean on its guard play, and Ricky Rubio and Donovan Mitchell combined for 39 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds in Friday's win. Jonas Jerebko picked up some of the slack underneath with a season-high 17 points and seven rebounds. Reserve Rodney Hood is averaging 16 points while making 7-of-11 3-pointers in two games since returning from an ankle injury.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (21-8): Much of Cleveland's 16-1 stretch has come with veteran point guard Jose Calderon entering the starting lineup, and the 36-year-old had season highs with 17 points and six assists in 23 minutes against the Lakers. "He's an oldie but goodie," Love said. "Whether he's playing five minutes or 35 minutes, he's going to be Jose and go out there and knock down shots, play with a lot of poise. He's been great for us." Calderon is averaging 12 points while making 12-of-18 3-pointers over the last four games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Jazz are 7-4 without Gobert, who is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam.

2. Cavaliers C Tristan Thompson, who has missed 19 of the last 20 games with a calf strain, is expected to play in this one.

3. Cleveland, which plays 10 of its next 12 on the road, has won five straight against Utah at home.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 112, Jazz 100

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Utah at Cleveland

ATS Trends
Utah

Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.
Jazz are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Jazz are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Jazz are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Jazz are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Jazz are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games.
Cavaliers are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cavaliers are 5-20-1 ATS in their last 26 home games.
Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Cavaliers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.

OU Trends
Utah

Over is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 Saturday games.
Over is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Jazz last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 8-2 in Jazz last 10 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 vs. NBA Central.
Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Jazz last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.

Cleveland

Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 vs. NBA Northwest.
Over is 9-2 in Cavaliers last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 7-2-1 in Cavaliers last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-4 in Cavaliers last 17 Saturday games.
Over is 18-6-2 in Cavaliers last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 21-8-2 in Cavaliers last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 20-9-1 in Cavaliers last 30 home games.
Over is 39-19 in Cavaliers last 58 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

Jazz are 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Home team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Jazz are 1-3-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.
Underdog is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Matchup Edge
OKC Edge in: NY
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Preview: Thunder at Knicks
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in September with the assumption they would compete for a championship, but he and his new team have fallen well short of that expectation through 28 games. The Thunder have started to find their groove in December, however, and will try to find enough energy to give Anthony a happy homecoming Saturday when he returns to New York for the first time since the trade when they face the Knicks.

Anthony enjoyed one of his finest games of the season with 24 points on 11-of-17 shooting as Oklahoma City outlasted the Philadelphia 76ers 119-117 in three overtimes Friday, marking only the second time in 10 games in which the 10-time All-Star topped 20 points. The Thunder improved to 6-2 this month as their star-studded trio of reigning MVP Russell Westbrook, Anthony and Paul George combined for 75 points. While Oklahoma City will have less than 24 hours to recover from its marathon victory, it may be able to draw comfort from the fact New York could be without its top two scorers. Already without Tim Hardaway Jr., the Knicks watched leading scorer Kristaps Porzingis leave midway through the third quarter with an injury Thursday but found a way to secure their third straight win - a 114-104 triumph at the Brooklyn Nets.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV, FSN Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (14-14): Westbrook added another layer to his statistical greatness in Friday's marathon victory, finishing with 27 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists to join former teammate James Harden as the only player in the last 30 seasons to tally at least 25 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game. Andre Roberson, who hit the game-winner with 10 seconds left in the third overtime, returned from a two-game absence to contribute four points, seven rebounds and three steals. George shot 5-of-11 beyond the arc and tallied 24 points Friday but continued to shoot poorly overall; the four-time All-Star is 18-for-51 in three games since a two-game absence due a right calf contusion, lowering his field-goal percentage for the season to a career-low 40.8.

ABOUT THE KNICKS (15-13): Porzingis is questionable for Saturday after removing himself from Thursday's game with a left knee injury; the 22-year-old forward reportedly had his knee "worked on" Friday and the discomfort in his knee decreased as a result, according to reports. With Hardaway Jr. already out indefinitely with a stress injury in his lower left leg, Courtney Lee scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half to hold off the Nets. Michael Beasley, who finished with 15 points in 20 minutes Thursday and has averaged 17 points per game as a starter this season, will likely draw his fifth start of the season if Porzingis is ruled out before the start of Saturday's game.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Thunder have won four straight against the Knicks and can even the all-time series at 65-65 with another victory Saturday.

2. Beasley is averaging 12.3 points in December after scoring 8.3 points per game in November and 4.4 in October.

3. Westbrook has produced a triple-double in each of his last three road outings.

PREDICTION: Thunder 102, Knicks 99

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Oklahoma City at New York

ATS Trends
Oklahoma City

Thunder are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Thunder are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.
Thunder are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 vs. Eastern Conference.
Thunder are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 Saturday games.
Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Thunder are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Thunder are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Thunder are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.

New York

Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Knicks are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games.
Knicks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games.
Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Oklahoma City

Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Under is 10-3 in Thunder last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 13-5 in Thunder last 18 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 20-8 in Thunder last 28 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 37-18 in Thunder last 55 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

New York

Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0-1 in Knicks last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 5-0 in Knicks last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 home games.
Over is 7-3 in Knicks last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 7-3 in Knicks last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.

Head to Head

Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Thunder are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in New York.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida
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Preview: Clippers at Heat
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

Erik Spoelstra looks to become the winningest coach in franchise history when the Miami Heat host the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Spoelstra picked up win No. 454 on Friday to move into a tie with current team president Pat Riley atop the Heat's victory list.

Riley served as a mentor to Spoelstra, so the 47-year-old feels a bit odd to be on the verge of surpassing the Hall of Famer on the team ledger. "That would seem like a misprint to me," Spoelstra said about matching Riley with the 104-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets. "Pat has meant everything to me as a coach and as a mentor. I want to win (Saturday) night, but I don't want to pass Coach Riley in wins. We all think of him as the guy who should have all the records." The Heat defeated the Clippers 104-101 on Nov. 5 in Los Angeles and are looking to sweep the season series. The Clippers lost to the Washington Wizards 100-91 on Friday as their three-game winning streak ended.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), FSN Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (11-16): The injury-ravaged team saw guard Austin Rivers (concussion) join the ailing list that includes forwards Blake Griffin (knee) and Danilo Gallinari (glute) and point guard Patrick Beverley (knee). Rivers will likely miss his second straight game unless he clears the protocol prior to Saturday's game, but point guard Milos Teodosic (recently back from a foot injury) will be available against the Heat after sitting out Friday for rest. Shooting guard Lou Williams scored 23 points against Washington for his seventh 20-point outing in the past nine games and he is averaging 25.8 points during the stretch.

ABOUT THE HEAT (14-14): Miami featured a balanced attack on Friday with seven players scoring in double digits and reserve guards Wayne Ellington and Tyler Johnson leading the way with 16 points apiece. The Heat continue to play without center Hassan Whiteside (sidelined for eight games with a knee injury) and forward Justise Winslow (last two due to knee issues), making the strong 3-point shooting by Johnson (4-of-4) and Ellington (5-of-10) on Friday extra timely. "When you have guys coming off the bench who can (combine) for 20 in a quarter, it's tough," reserve center Kelly Olynyk told reporters of the backcourt tandem. "They are making guys pay and making it easier for everybody else."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Clippers have won their past three visits to Miami.

2. Heat PG Goran Dragic is averaging just 9.5 points on 6-of-22 shooting over the past two games.

3. Los Angeles SF Wesley Johnson is 3-of-17 shooting over the past three games.

PREDICTION: Heat 112, Clippers 108

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - L.A. Clippers at Miami

ATS Trends
L.A. Clippers

Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.
Clippers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.
Clippers are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games.

Miami

Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Heat are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games playing on 0 days rest.
Heat are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games.
Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific.
Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Heat are 1-3-2 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Heat are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Heat are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Heat are 2-13-2 ATS in their last 17 home games.

OU Trends
L.A. Clippers

Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 17-5 in Clippers last 22 Saturday games.
Under is 9-3 in Clippers last 12 games following a ATS win.
Under is 8-3 in Clippers last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 7-3 in Clippers last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Miami

Under is 5-0 in Heat last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 7-1 in Heat last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.
Over is 10-2 in Heat last 12 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 13-3 in Heat last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 19-7 in Heat last 26 overall.
Under is 21-8 in Heat last 29 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 home games.
Under is 35-17 in Heat last 52 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 39-19 in Heat last 58 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Miami.
Home team is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
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MIL Edge in: HOU
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Preview: Bucks at Rockets
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

The soaring Houston Rockets strive to stretch their winning streak to 13 games when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Houston delivered a 124-109 trouncing of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, marking its 10th double-digit win during the impressive stretch of victories.

The Western Conference-leading Rockets led by as many as 28 points while dismantling the Spurs on Friday. "We have so many talented guys on this team that anyone can come in and have an impact on the game," star guard James Harden said in a postgame television interview. "We just take it one night at a time. ... We just want it to be at a high level and play for each other." Harden averaged 32 points and 10 assists in two games against the Bucks last season and Milwaukee could be in trouble after giving up 115 points in each of its last two games - losses to the New Orleans Pelicans (Wednesday) and Chicago Bulls (Friday). The Bucks are thriving on offense by scoring 100 or more in 11 consecutive games, the franchise's best streak since a 12-game run during the 1990-91 campaign.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), AT&T Sports Net Southwest (Houston)

ABOUT THE BUCKS (15-12): The rise of the Milwaukee offense was aided with the acquisition of guard Eric Bledsoe to go with star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and solid swingman Khris Middleton "You've got three guys playing at a high level with Bled, Khris and Giannis," coach Jason Kidd told reporters. "Sharing the ball is the key, and being able to make your free throws. Just making a play for a teammate and finding the open guy. Guys are moving the ball. Right now, the ball is going in for us." Antetokounmpo and Middleton each scored 29 points in Friday's 115-109 loss to the Bulls while Bledsoe was limited to 12 points.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (23-4): Point guard Chris Paul enjoyed a stellar effort against San Antonio with 28 points, eight assists and a season-best seven steals - he has posted that line six times over the last 10 years while the rest of the NBA has done so four times combined - and Houston improved to 13-0 with the nine-time All-Star in the lineup. Paul is averaging 26.3 points, eight assists and 3.5 steals over the past four games and has made a season-high five 3-pointers in each of the past two contests. Harden put up 28 points despite 6-of-18 shooting and has scored 20 or more in every game this season.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Antetokounmpo averaged 31.5 points, nine rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.5 blocks as the teams split last season's two meetings.

2. Houston C Clint Capela made 30-of-35 shots over the last four contests and is averaging 16.5 points and 9.8 rebounds during the stretch.

3. Milwaukee swingman Tony Snell (knee) is expected to miss his fifth consecutive game.

PREDICTION: Rockets 122, Bucks 105

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Milwaukee at Houston

ATS Trends
Milwaukee

Bucks are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest.
Bucks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Bucks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Bucks are 3-9-3 ATS in their last 15 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Bucks are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Bucks are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Bucks are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Houston

Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Rockets are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Rockets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Central.
Rockets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Rockets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.
Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Over is 3-0-1 in Bucks last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-0 in Bucks last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Bucks last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-0-1 in Bucks last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-0-1 in Bucks last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Bucks last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0-1 in Bucks last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-1-1 in Bucks last 11 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Bucks last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 6-2 in Bucks last 8 vs. NBA Southwest.
Over is 9-3 in Bucks last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 13-6-1 in Bucks last 20 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Houston

Under is 6-0 in Rockets last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 6-1 in Rockets last 7 vs. NBA Central.
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Rockets last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-6 in Rockets last 21 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day.
Under is 5-2 in Rockets last 7 Saturday games.
Over is 10-4 in Rockets last 14 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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PHO Edge in: MIN
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Preview: Suns at Timberwolves
Gracenote
Dec 15, 2017

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at their best when Karl-Anthony Towns is dominating in the frontcourt, and he is hot lately. Towns will try to lead the Timberwolves to back-to-back wins when they host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

Towns joined Kevin Garnett as the only players in franchise history to record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks when he went for 30, 14, five and five in a 119-96 win over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Minnesota seems to go as Towns goes, and he is averaging 26.3 points on 66.7 percent shooting in the last three wins while totaling 26 points on 8-of-22 shooting in the last two losses. The Suns are missing some offensive firepower without shooting guard Devin Booker (groin), who is expected to be out at least another week, and are losers of five in a row. Phoenix averages 106.6 points on the season but has seen that number drop to 100.3 in the four games without Booker.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS North (Minnesota)

ABOUT THE SUNS (9-21): Phoenix's best offensive effort since Booker went down came on Wednesday at home against Toronto, when Troy Daniels enjoyed a career night in a 115-109 loss. Daniels scored 32 points on 11-of-16 shooting in 32 minutes off the bench, including 7-of-10 from 3-point range. "At the end of the day, as a player, you want to win," Daniels told reporters. "I think we're putting ourselves in a position to win, we just have to get over that hump. We're playing our tails off. We'll figure it out."

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (17-12): Towns isn't the only former No. 1 overall pick on the roster, and swingman Andrew Wiggins finally seems to be pulling himself out of a shooting slump. The 2014 No.1 pick out of Kansas scored 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting on Thursday - snapping a five-game streak of shooting under 50 percent - and went 3-of-4 from 3-point range after knocking down 2-of-20 in the previous five contests. Wiggins is playing on the opposite wing from Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 26.4 points on 51.2 percent shooting in seven games this month.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Suns rookie SF Josh Jackson is 3-of-21 from the field over the last two contests, including an 0-of-7 effort on Wednesday.

2. Minnesota SG Jamal Crawford totaled four points on 2-of-10 shooting over the last two games.

3. Wiggins, Towns and Butler combined for 78 points in a 119-108 home win over Phoenix on Nov. 26.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 115, Suns 102

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Phoenix at Minnesota

ATS Trends
Phoenix

Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games.
Suns are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Northwest.
Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Suns are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Suns are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Suns are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Suns are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Suns are 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest.

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Timberwolves are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Timberwolves are 7-17-2 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Timberwolves are 2-5-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Pacific.
Timberwolves are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Timberwolves are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Timberwolves are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Timberwolves are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Timberwolves are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.

OU Trends
Phoenix

Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 37-15 in Suns last 52 games following a ATS win.
Over is 35-15-1 in Suns last 51 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 9-4 in Suns last 13 road games.

Minnesota

Over is 5-0 in Timberwolves last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.
Under is 6-1 in Timberwolves last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 11-2 in Timberwolves last 13 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-2 in Timberwolves last 9 games following a ATS win.
Over is 6-2 in Timberwolves last 8 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Timberwolves last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 12-4 in Timberwolves last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Timberwolves last 14 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Timberwolves last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota.
Suns are 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Minnesota.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
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DAL Edge in: SA
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Preview: Mavericks at Spurs
Gracenote
Dec 16, 2017

Kawhi Leonard has been sharp in limited minutes since his return earlier this week, but his contributions have been mostly for naught as the San Antonio Spurs have dropped consecutive games for the first time since a four-game slide early in the season. The Spurs will be without their two-time All-Star on Saturday as he sits out the tail end of a back-to-back against the visiting Dallas Mavericks.

Leonard missed the team's first 27 games while completing his recovery from a right quadriceps injury before making his season debut Tuesday in Dallas, but his 13 points on 6-of-12 shooting and six rebounds in 16 minutes were not enough to keep San Antonio from falling 95-89. Although he produced 12 points on 5-of-9 from the field over 17 minutes Friday, the Spurs' defense gave up a season-high point total to the Houston Rockets in a 124-109 defeat. The Mavericks were unable to follow up their surprise success against San Antonio at Golden State on Thursday, as the Warriors outscored them by 15 in the second half after Dallas played the world champions to a draw through two quarters. "They're a talented team and we let a few miscommunications let them get a run going, and we just couldn't really stop them," Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes told reporters.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas, San Antonio)

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (8-21): Point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) has already been ruled out for Saturday - his fifth straight absence; Yogi Ferrell has taken on most of the rookie's production over the last three games, averaging 13 points while shooting 47.2 percent from the field. Dirk Nowitzki bounced back from a 1-for-8, six-point effort versus the Spurs with 18 points against the Warriors - one shy of his season high - on 6-for-13 from the field and nine boards in 27 minutes. Barnes struggled from the field Thursday (6-for-18), but he still managed to produce his 20th double-digit scoring performance in 21 games since the beginning of November; the 25-year-old has managed at least 12 points in all but two of 29 games.

ABOUT THE SPURS (19-10): Leonard will not play back-to-backs anytime soon, and while San Antonio is obviously happy to get its star forward back, getting him back to speed can't come soon enough for coach Gregg Popovich. "It's a pain in the (behind) for everybody. Rotations are screwed up. If a guy is only going to play so many minutes, do you go to him the whole time to get him going and get him back in the flow? Do you just do what you usually do? It makes it a little bit tough that way," Popovich told the San Antonio Express-News. Tony Parker (rest) and Kyle Anderson (sprained MCL) are also expected to sit out Saturday as well, but the Spurs are hopeful Anderson can return Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Spurs PF LaMarcus Aldridge is averaging 29.3 points in three games against the Mavericks this season - his most against any opponent.

2. Following a three-game stretch in which he shot a combined 8-for-26 from the field and averaged eight points, Mavericks G J.J. Barea is averaging 15.3 points on 17-for-29 shooting over his last three outings.

3. Dallas (eight) and San Antonio (10) combined for only 18 turnovers in Tuesday's meeting.

PREDICTION: Spurs 96, Mavericks 93

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Dallas at San Antonio

ATS Trends
Dallas

Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southwest.
Mavericks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Mavericks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Mavericks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Mavericks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Mavericks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Mavericks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

San Antonio

Spurs are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Spurs are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Spurs are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 home games.
Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Spurs are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Spurs are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.
Spurs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games.
Spurs are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Spurs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest.
Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Spurs are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southwest.

OU Trends
Dallas

Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 6-1-1 in Mavericks last 8 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 6-1 in Mavericks last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-3-1 in Mavericks last 17 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Mavericks last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Mavericks last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 7-2 in Mavericks last 9 games following a straight up loss.

San Antonio

Under is 8-1 in Spurs last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Spurs last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 20-6 in Spurs last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 9-3 in Spurs last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Spurs last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 16-7 in Spurs last 23 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in San Antonio.
Underdog is 22-6 ATS in the last 28 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Boston at Memphis

ATS Trends
Boston

Celtics are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Celtics are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Southwest.
Celtics are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games.
Celtics are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Celtics are 36-17 ATS in their last 53 Saturday games.
Celtics are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Celtics are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Celtics are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.

Memphis

Grizzlies are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games.
Grizzlies are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Grizzlies are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
Grizzlies are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Grizzlies are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Grizzlies are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.
Grizzlies are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 home games.
Grizzlies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Grizzlies are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

OU Trends
Boston

Over is 10-1 in Celtics last 11 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 9-1 in Celtics last 10 Saturday games.
Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 7-2 in Celtics last 9 road games.
Over is 7-2-1 in Celtics last 10 vs. NBA Southwest.
Over is 11-4 in Celtics last 15 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Celtics last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 12-5 in Celtics last 17 games following a straight up loss.

Memphis

Over is 14-2 in Grizzlies last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 8-2 in Grizzlies last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 8-2 in Grizzlies last 10 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-2-1 in Grizzlies last 9 games following a straight up win.
Under is 11-4 in Grizzlies last 15 overall.

Head to Head

Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings in Memphis.
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Celtics are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Memphis.

[BONTRAGER]

Roz Wins Triple Header

Boise State. This game just started, sorry gents
Marshall +3.5

Sunday: Chicago Bears +5