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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #8 -AQUEDUCT - 3:47 PM EASTERN POST
New York Stallion Series Stakes - Great White Way Division
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT TWO YEAR OLDS STAKES - $150,000.00 PURSE

#2 STONEY BENNETT
#4 BELLEVILLE SPRINT
#5 FIVE STAR BUNT
#1 DEZZER

The New York Stallion Series was created by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. "Great White Way" is another name for Broadway, the noted street and theatre district in the New York City borough of Manhattan. Here in the 33rd running of The White Way," #2 STONEY BENNETT, takes a slight class drop (-1), is the speed and pace profile leader, and has excellent early speed abilities to compliment for this sprint. He's hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in two of his 3 career starts to date, including a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his "first asking." #4 BELLEVILLE SPRING is 8-1 in the morning line, comes off a "POWER RUN PLACE" finish in his "first asking," 29 days ago at Churchill Downs in Kentucky.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track

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

Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 72

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 117 LBS. INFERIORES Y DEBUTANTES ALLOWED 1 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 FIERA NOCTURNA 2/1

# 9 GUAYNABO CITY 3/1

# 1 D'WILDCAT RETURN 4/1

I like FIERA NOCTURNA here. Has been running very well lately and will most likely be on the front end early on. Is tough not to examine based on speed figures which have been formidable - 62 avg - of late. Has been racing in the most competitive company of the field recently. GUAYNABO CITY - Posted a formidable Equibase Speed Figure in the latest race. Can run another good one in this race. Has competitive Equibase Class Figures relative to this group of animals - worth a look. D'WILDCAT RETURN - Players should note that this racer runs with second time Lasix today. Is hard not to examine based on Equibase speed figs which have been quite good - 53 avg - of late.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream Park - Race #6 - Post: 2:35pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 73

Rating: 4

#5 SMILING MASON (ML=4/1)
#4 EL GUERRERO AZTECA (ML=5/1)


SMILING MASON - Speed is always important in horse racing, but the lone speed horse is always dangerous. De la cerda moves this colt to the dirt today. Look for a marked improvement from the most recent race on the grass. EL GUERRERO AZTECA - Have to forget about that last race on the turf. This colt should do better hitting the main track in this event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 SEBAS RANGER (ML=7/2), #6 EPIC WAR (ML=6/1), #2 K K'S REVOLVER (ML=8/1),

SEBAS RANGER - Can't play this runner in today's sprint of 5 1/2 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a short distance event of late. Awfully difficult to wager on this questionable contender when he hasn't been showing any signs of readiness of late. EPIC WAR - Just don't think he is worth the risk at the morning line odds. K K'S REVOLVER - When looking at today's class figure, he will have to record a better speed rating than in the last race to battle in this dirt sprint.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 SMILING MASON is the play if we get odds of 7/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
5 with 4 with [6,9,12] Total Cost: $3

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
[4,5] with [4,5] with [6,9,10,12] with [6,9,10,12] with [6,9,10,12] Total Cost: $48

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Laurel - Race #5 - Post: 2:30pm - SO - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $23,000 Class Rating: 84

Rating: 3

#2 LEGAL PRECEDENT (ML=6/1)
#4 FLY E DUBAI (ML=4/1)


LEGAL PRECEDENT - O'Dwyer brings him right back. I propose you stick with this hot gelding. This gelding is back in a race very quick. This is a great angle - Sprinters that come back in less than 10 days after a race. A good sign of a sharp and ready racehorse. Gelding took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. FLY E DUBAI - Have to give this gelding a shot. Ran a strong contest last out within the last thirty days. Just view his recent speed rating, 84. That one looks good in this group.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 SILVER COWBOY (ML=5/2), #5 SENSATIONAL NOTION (ML=4/1), #6 PREP PRIDE (ML=9/2),

SILVER COWBOY - If he goes off at the morning line of 5/2, I'll have to pass. SENSATIONAL NOTION - This was a live horse, but now this one hasn't been doing anything in the morning. Have to be a little leery with this horse. The event on November 10th was versus maiden claimers. Pass on this one in today's event versus the tougher group. PREP PRIDE - I'm always leery of any horse that earns his biggest speed rating on an 'off' track. Recorded a quite unimpressive speed fig in the last race in a $25,000 Claiming race on Nov 19th. Not probable to see an improved performance off of that rating.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #2 LEGAL PRECEDENT on the nose if you can get odds of 5/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
[2,4] with [2,4] with [3,5,6,8] with [3,5,6,8] with [3,5,6,8] Total Cost: $48

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

Remington Park - Race 11

Late Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum)


Stakes • 1 Mile • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 95 • Purse: $400,000 • Post: 7:40P
REMINGTON SPRINGBOARD MILE S. - FOR TWO YEAR OLDS. NO NOMINATION FEE. $2,500 TO PASS THE ENTRY BOX. STARTERS TO PAY $3,500 ADDITIONAL WITH $400,000 GUARANTEED. THE GUARANTEED MONIES TO BE DIVIDED 60% TO THE WINNER, 20% TO SECOND, 11% TO THIRD, 6% TO FOURTH AND 3% TO FIFTH. COLTS AND GELDINGS, 121 LBS.; FILLIES, 118 LBS. FIRST PREFERENCE TO STAKES WINNING OR STAKE-PLACED HORSES IN GRADED/GROUP STAKES (IN ORDER I,II,III), THEN PREFERENCE TO LIFETIME EARNINGS. LIFETIME EARNINGS WILL BE DETERMINED ACCORDING TO STATISTICS PROVIDED BY EQUIBASE. THIS RACE WILL BE LIMITED TO TWELVE (12) STARTERS. THE TOP THREE FINISHERS IN THE SPRINGBOARD MILE WILL GET AN AUTOMATIC NOMINATION TO THE OKLAHOMA DERBY IN 2018. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE AN ALL FEES PAID ENTRY INTO THE OKLAHOMA DERBY IN 2018. A SUITABLE AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE WINNING OWNER. CLOSED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7TH WITH (59) NOMINATIONS.
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Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Dominant Stalker. COMBATANT is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * COMBATANT: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster P ower Rating. BELIEVE IN ROYALTY: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. FLIP THE COIN JAN: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equib ase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
1
COMBATANT
4/1

3/1
10
BELIEVE IN ROYALTY
5/1

6/1
5
FLIP THE COIN JAN
8/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
9
REDATORY
9

12/1
Front-runner
75

82

78.8

78.8

72.8
2
MAJOR BROWN
2

20/1
Alternator/Front-runner
71

73

86.3

73.0

56.0
1
COMBATANT
1

4/1
Stalker
87

88

97.6

86.3

81.8
8
FLAT LUCKY
8

20/1
Stalker
86

76

77.9

77.9

65.9
5
FLIP THE COIN JAN
5

8/1
Stalker
89

82

74.7

79.6

69.1
10
BELIEVE IN ROYALTY
10

5/1
Stalker
79

88

67.9

81.1

73.6
12
GREYVITOS
12

6/5
Stalker
97

97

58.8

59.7

54.2
7
SOUL P SAY
7

20/1
Stalker
71

71

47.4

75.8

60.8
11
KINGSVILLE
11

30/1
Trailer
76

75

59.4

71.4

54.4
6
NIGHT STRIKE
6

30/1
Trailer
72

74

55.3

70.1

49.6
4
BODE'S MAKER
4

20/1
Trailer
76

84

52.1

74.9

56.9
3
BRANGELINA
3

30/1
Trailer
76

74

36.7

61.1

41.6

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

Sunland Park - Race 4

$1 Pick 6(Races 4-5-6-7-8-9)/.50 Pick 3(Races 4-5-6)/$1 Exacta/Trifecta .10 Superfecta


Optional Claiming $17,500 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 94 • Purse: $32,100 • Post: 1:45P
FOR REGISTERED NEW MEXICO BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR TRIAL OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $17,500. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $17,500.
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Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * HUSH'S STORM: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. LONG STORMY TRIP: Horse has run a Go od Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. WHATAKISS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
2
HUSH'S STORM
5/2

9/2
4
LONG STORMY TRIP
3/1

5/1
8
WHATAKISS
8/1

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
LONG STORMY TRIP
4

3/1
Stalker
92

90

103.3

72.0

67.5
2
HUSH'S STORM
2

5/2
Stalker
91

90

85.5

87.4

81.9
8
WHATAKISS
8

8/1
Stalker
92

90

73.9

75.8

70.8
1
STORMING BACK
1

7/2
Stalker
85

76

73.6

78.2

69.7
6
DAN'S DESERT JEWEL
6

8/1
Trailer
89

76

71.1

74.9

64.9
5
DOMS DYNAMO
5

6/1
Trailer
83

70

32.7

68.7

56.7
3
FORGOTABOUTME
3

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

72

60.6

60.6

46.1
7
G M GAGE
7

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
87

85

47.2

65.8

54.3

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Turf Paradise

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

Race 7 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $7000 Class Rating: 77

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JUNE 17, 2017 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,000


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The Walker Group Picks

# 2 QUALITY KAY 9/5

# 7 MOBILEDIXIE 4/1

# 5 MISERABLE BLUE 5/1

QUALITY KAY is my choice. Vaunts formidable speed figures on average overall when measured up against the rest of this group. She has a very good distance/surface win record - 3 for 12. Posted a quite good speed figure last time out. MOBILEDIXIE - Will likely be one of the front-runners of the pack going into the midpoint of the race. She has formidable class ratings, averaging 85, and has to be given a shot for this race. MISERABLE BLUE - Could beat this group given the 82 speed figure put up in her last outing. Her 79 average has this mare with among the strongest Equibase speed figs for this race.

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BRANDON LEE

10* FREE NFL PICK (Rams +2.5)

I would have to lean towards taking Los Angeles and the points in this one. As much respect as I have for Seattle and how well they play at home, especially this time of year, I think they are battling too many injuries right now. Prior to last week’s game at Jacksonville, they were already down three big time defensive players in Richard Sherman (CB), Kam Chancellor (S) and Cliff Avril (DE).

Against the Jags, Bobby Wagner (LB) had to leave with a hamstring injury and K.J. Wright (LB) was forced out with a concussion. I have a hard time seeing Wagner play and if he does he won’t be 100%. As for Wright, he's listed as doubtful.

As loud and as crazy as the home crowd will be, I don’t think it will be enough to help this defense slow down this high-powered Rams offensive attack. Keep in mind Seattle had their fair share of troubles against this Rams offense in the first meeting and at that point only Avril had been lost on defense.

The other big key here for me is I don’t like how the Seahawks offensive line matches up with this Rams talented defensive front. Seattle’s inability to keep LA’s defensive linemen out of their backfield is why they have struggled so much against this team. In the last 4 meetings against the Rams, the Seahawks are averaging just 15 ppg. Keep in mind Seattle went up against a similarly strong defensive front last week and Wilson had three interceptions and was sacked twice. Wilson only threw for 198 yards in the first meeting with LA.

Seahawks home field edge also hasn’t all that great against good teams, as they are a mere 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games against a team with a winning road record. Give me the Rams +2.5!

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JOHN MARTIN

1 Unit FREE PLAY on New York Jets +16

The New York Jets go from being 1-point road favorites at Denver to ridiculous 16-point road underdogs to the New Orleans Saints. Is there 17 points separating Denver and New Orleans? Of Course not. This is a huge overreaction from their 23-0 loss to the Broncos. Bryce Petty will get a full week of practice to get ready for the Saints, and I expect him to be much better against their defense than he was in limited action against Denver’s top-ranked defense. The Saints suffered a number of injuries in their loss to the Falcons last week that is going to leave them short-handed in this game. They also have a massive game on deck against Atlanta that will likely decided the NFC South. The number is simply too big here Sunday to pass up on New York. Give me the Jets.

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DOUG UPSTONE
NFL | Dec 17, 2017
Bengals vs. Vikings
UNDER 42

After an all-out effort on Monday night against Pittsburgh and still coming up short, Cincinnati fans probably wanted a refund after the Bengals were a no-show in ugly home whipping by Chicago. With no playoffs and Marvin Lewis probably done as the Cincinnati head coach, the Bengals are not likely to find many points against the NFL's No.3 scoring defense. Plus, Minnesota is even better at home, ranked first and conceding just 13.8 PPG. Coming off a loss to Carolina and having Green Bay on deck, I am not sure we will see Minnesota's A-Game. With Cincy 13-3 UNDER off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a home favorite, let's back the lower score.

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JACK JONES

Jack’s Free Pick Sunday: Arizona Cardinals +4

The Arizona Cardinals continue to fight despite their gloomy playoff outlook. They have won two of their last three games against two current playoff teams in Jacksonville and Tennessee. And they hanged the game to the Rams in what was a much closer game than the 32-16 final would indicate.

The thing you can count on with the Cardinals is that they will bring it defensively. Their numbers on that side of the ball over the past three games have been outstanding. They are giving up just 242.0 yards per game and 3.9 yards per play in their last three games overall.

The Redskins can’t be laying any kind of price against the Cardinals here with the way they are playing right now. They are coming off back-to-back blowout road losses by 24 to Dallas and by 17 to the Chargers. They even had a pick-6 late in that San Diego game to get their only touchdown of the game.

The laundry list of injuries is what has derailed Washington’s season. They are banged up along the offensive line, at the key skill positions, and all along the front seven defensively. They just haven’t caught any breaks in the injury department this season.

While the Cardinals do play defense, the same cannot be said for the Redskins. This is a Washington team that has allowed at least 30 points in six of its last eight games overall. Blaine Gabbert has arguably been the best quarterback on Arizona’s roster and is good enough to take advantage of this soft Washington defense.

Washington is 32-52 ATS in its last 84 games as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. The Redskins are 14-28 ATS in their last 42 games as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points. The Cardinals are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Washington is 11-28-2 ATS in its last 41 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

Plays against home favorites of 3.5 to 10 points (Washington) With a poor scoring defense, allowing 24 or more points per game, after a loss by 10 points or more are 33-11 (75%) ATS over the last 10 seasons. Arizona is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six meetings with Washington. Bet the Cardinals Sunday.

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STEPHEN NOVER
NFL | Dec 17, 2017
Ravens vs. Browns
over 40

Can you name the team that has scored the most points during the last two weeks in the NFL? You might be surprised to know it's the Ravens. They are averaging 41 points in their last two games and 30.8 points a game in their past six games. Joe Flacco is coming off his two best games of the season and Alex Collins has emerged as a good runner ranking third in the league with a 5.1 yards per carry average. The Browns rank 29th in scoring defense allowing 25.8 points per game. They are down several key defenders due to injury and trade. Baltimore's defense was just torched by Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers. Roethlisberger threw for 506 yards in a 39-38 win against the Ravens last Sunday night. Some of that was due to the Ravens missing their top cornerback, Jimmy Smith. He's out for the season. DeShone Kizer is no Roethlisberger. But Kizer is improving each week, has a big arm and excellent mobility. The Browns have stocked up on their weapons. Kizer has two dangerous wide receiving targets now with Josh Gordon and Corey Coleman. So the Browns are fully capable of helping this total go Over, too. Weather shouldn't be a problem with only a slight wind and temperatures in the 30s. The condidtions were much worse in Cleveland last week yet both the Packers, with backup quarterback Brett Hundley, and the Browns were able to move the ball with a combined 48 points being scored.

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ART ARONSON

1* Free Play on the New York Giants.

Eli Manning and the Giants are playing for pride the rest of the way. Last week New York fell 30-10 to Dallas. Injuries and other issues led to the Giants miserable season, but they won’t be going down without a fight. They also play with revenge after falling to the Eagles 27-24 earlier in the year. Philadelphia comes in off a 43-35 win at the Rams, but the victory came at a major cost, as starting QB Carson Wentz has now been lost for the remainder of the season to injury. Note that Philadelphia is just 5-8 ATS in its last 13 played on “turf,” while New York is 2-1 ATS this year off a division game, 2-1 ATS after a loss to a division rival and 4-3 ATS after two or more consecutive losses. Consider the GIANTS in this one.

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JIMMY BOYD

Free pick on Browns OVER 40

I just don't think the mark here is high enough for Sunday's AFC North clash between the Ravens and Browns. I'm not expecting a 38-31 shootout or anything like that, but I don't think it's asking a lot for these two to eclipse 40 points.

Cleveland's offense has shown some flashes since they added in Josh Gordon. He's caught 7 passes for 154 yards and score in two starts since returning from his suspension. I think he's starting to find his rhythm with DeShone Kizer and could be in store for a big day. Keep in mind the Ravens recently lost their best corner in Jimmy Smith and without him in their last game, Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown had 11 catches for 213 yards. Roethlisberger also connected 10 times with Jesse James and 9 times with Le'Veon Bell, as he threw for 506 yards.

As for the Ravens offense, I think they were so bad early on that people are overlooking their strong showings of late. Baltimore's 38 points were definitely aided by the Steelers missing star linebacker Ryan Shazier, but they also had 44 the week before against Detroit and are averaging 31.3 ppg over their last 6. Cleveland's defense is better than it gets credit for, but it's also allowed 27 or more in 4 of their last 6 games.

It's also worth noting that Baltimore has trended towards playing in high-scoring games than expected when coming off a heartbreaking division loss. The OVER is 16-6 in their last 22 games when they are coming off a loss by 3-points or less to a division rival. OVER is also 5-1 in their last 6 road games and 6-0 in their last 6 games played in December. Take the OVER!

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PRO COMPUTER GAMBLER
NFL | Dec 17, 2017
Titans vs. 49ers
49ers PK -125

NFL SYSTEM OF THE WEEK: A plus .500 team off of a win as a home dog. 90-149-8 ATS 37.7% in database history.

(EXTRA) NFL TEAM TREND OF THE WEEK: Perhaps even more powerful than that system...
The Patriots are 19-0 ATS (+16.05 ppg) when they are off a loss and they are not laying more than a field goal.

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TEDDY COVERS

Take Minnesota -10.5 (#312)

Cincinnati hasn’t been a double digit underdog in any game since 2008; a testament to the strength of Marvin Lewis’s tenure with the team. Of course it is probably worth noting that Cinci went 0-3 ATS in their final three tries as double digit dogs nearly a decade ago; non-competitive in defeat.

The Bengals were non-competitive in defeat again last week, walloped 33-7 at home by a Bears team that came into the game with a 3-9 record. The quotes coming out of Cinci’s locker room after the defeat weren’t particularly positive, to put it mildly. Andy Dalton: “We didn’t have a lot of energy.” George Iloka: “We came out flat.” Brandon LaFell: “We laid an egg.” So what changes this week? Not much!

Cinci is an injured riddled mess right now. Their entire starting linebacking corps has been unable to practice this week. Don’t expect LB’s Vontaze Burfict, Kevin Minter or Nick Vigil to suit up on Sunday. CB Dre Kilpatrick is still in concussion protocol, unlikely to see action. CB Darqueze Dennard was limited on Thursday, as was safety Shawn Williams. RB’s Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard are both banged up, as is TE Tyler Kroft, DE Carlos Dunlap and offensive tackle Eric Winston.

It’s looking more and more like Marvin Lewis’s extended tenure as the Bengals head coach is coming to a close. Veteran teams at the tail end of disappointing seasons with a lame duck head coach are not generally ‘bet-on’ squads on the highway against elite defensive foes. And when that elite defensive foe is coming off a loss, like the Vikings are, it’s a particularly bad spot for the road underdog.

While Cinci’s injury list continues to grow, the Vikings should get starting CB Xavier Rhodes back in the lineup this week, and they could have LT Reilly Reiff and TE Kyle Rudolph healthy as well. Right tackle Mike Remmers and center Pat Elflein are both expected back in the starting lineup this week after missing the game against Carolina last Sunday.

And the Vikings have proven they can beat teams by margin. Eight of their ten wins have come by eight points or more; not a squad giving up late backdoor touchdowns to kill their pointspread backers. This is NOT too much of a price to lay backing a legit Super Bowl contender at home against a team that showed nothing but ‘quit’ last week. Take the Vikings.

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LARRY NESS

My 1* Free Play is on the Tennessee Titans (4:25 EST).

The 8-5 Tennessee Titans are in San Francisco to take on the 3-10 49ers and for a number of different reasons, I think this one favors the visitors.

The 49ers look poised for a letdown here in my opinion after winning three of their last four.

The Titans on the other hand will be the more “desperate” team today as last week’s loss at Arizona dropped them a game behind Jacksonville for the AFC South lead.

Tennessee’ QB Marcus Mariota bruised his knee in last week’s loss: “Frustration is an understatement,” Mariota assessed afterwards. “The defense played lights out, special teams did their job and I have been hurting our team and I have to find ways to get better and improve.”

San Fran QB Jimmy Garoppolo is 2-0 for his new team, last week he went 20 of 33 for 334 yards, one TD and one INT in the 26-16 victory over the Texans.

I’ll point out though that Tennessee is still 6-4 ATS in its last ten non-conference games, while San Francisco is only 2-7 ATS in its last nine in the same position.

The book is out on Garoppolo now, who I think will struggle against the Titans aggressive defense. Mariota is under a great deal of pressure to step up and perform this week and I think he’ll be up to the task.

For all the reasons listed above, consider a play on Tennessee in this matchup.

Good luck…Larry

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MARC LAWRENCE

Play - Houston Texans (Game 315).

Edges - Texans: 5-1 ATS last six games as a visitor in this series… Jaguars: 0-4 ATS home in division games following consecutive home games; and NFL home teams are 6-12 SU and 3-15 ATS in division games after facing Pete Carroll’s Seattle Seahawks … With Texans’ QB TJ Yates 5-0 ATS as a dog in his NFL career, we recommend a 1* play on Houston. Thank you and good lucks as always.

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Sunday, December 17, 2017

NFL (309) GREEN BAY PACKERS VS (310) CAROLINA PANTHERS

Take: (310) CAROLINA PANTHERS

Reason: Your free play for Sunday, Decmeber 17, 2017 is in the NFL Contest between the Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers. The Packers are on life support in the NFC playoff picture. They MUST win out to even have a remote chance at making the postseason. The good news is that QB Aaron Rodgers returns today and just how rusty he will be is yet to be determined. You really cannot underestimate just how important Rodgers return to the lineup is for the Packers. Plus, his legs will be fresh with the time off. Carolina is coming off that big win over the Vikings last week, 31-24. It was the Panthers fifth win in their last six games. Carolina's offense has been very good too, scoring at least 26 points in their last three games. QB Cam Newton has only one INT in his last five games. I look for both of these teams to score points in bunches today. I'm not convinced that Rodgers return is enough to beat a very good Carolina team on their home turf. I'm taking Carolina here and laying the points.

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Our complimentary selection for Sunday, Dec 17 is:

Miami Dolphins +3.5 over Buffalo Bills.

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Arthur Ralph Sports

SUN Vikings -10

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JOEY JUICE

Nick Foles? No problem!

Let's back the Philadelphia Eagles who have clinched the NFC East and now look to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs today when they head into MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Eagles are coming off off a huge 43-35 road win over the Rams, while the Giants lost to the Cowboys at home by a score of 30-10.

Nick Foles is a capable backup and is more than good enough to destroy this Giants team. Remember, back in 2013/14 he played for the Eagles and had 27 TD passes to just two INTs.

Besides, the Eagles run game is 2nd in the league and the Giants are 31st in the league against the run. The Eagles running game will set up Foles and make it much easier for him to have success passing the ball.

The Eagles will want to send a message with this game to the rest of the league that they will be just fine with Wentz out. The Giants just won’t have enough offense or defense to keep this one close.

Eagles by 2 touchdowns in this one.

2* PHILADELPHIA

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JEFF BENTON

My Sunday freebie is the Vikings minus the big number as they look to clinch the NFC North Division, and also get back into consideration for the overall # 1 seed in the NFC.

Minnesota has played one - just one - home game since October 29th, and they are back home after 3 straight away games. Last Sunday saw the Vikings 8-game winning streak (7 game cover streak) halted in a 31-24 loss at Carolina.

Expect the Vikings to handle matters against a Cincinnati team that sure looks like their loss at home to Pittsburgh a few weeks back is having a residual effect on this team. Cincy was trounced to a tune of 33-7 on their home field last weekend by the Chicago Bears, and the Bengals 5-13 spread mark their last 18 against non-division opponents does not bode well for this 1pm contest at US Bank Stadium.

Minnesota is 12-3 against the spread their last 15 versus the AFC, and with another road game coming up at Green Bay next Saturday, look for the Vikings to get things together today and clinch their second division title in the past 3 years.

Vikings by at least 14-points.

2* MINNESOTA

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TOMMY BRUNSON

After 3 in a row on the road, Minnesota is finally back home for just their second home game since October 29th!

Going to look for the Vikes to be able to generate some offense against a Bengals team that allowed Chicago to post 33 points on them last week in Cincinnati. While that game did hold Under the total due to the fact Cincy could only muster a touchdown in their 33-7 lay-down performance, the Bengals have played 2 of their last 3, and 3 of their last 5 overall Over the posted total.

Minnesota is fresh off an Over in Carolina, and have landed Over the total in 5 of their last 7 games.

The Vikings offensive line is now showing some dings and bruises, and that means QB - Case Keenum is starting to get a little pressured and making some bad decisions - 2 interceptions and a lost fumble in last Sunday's game against the Panthers - so count on there being some short-field scoring opportunities for Cincy in this game.

The Over is 5-1 in Minnesota's last 6 games following a straight up loss, and the Over is also 5-1 the Vikings last 6 games when facing a team with a losing road record.

This game's total is hanging right around 6 combined touchdowns, and I feel the home-starved host is good for at least 4 TD's and a couple of field goals. I fully expect the visitor to show some pride and post a few scores of their own.

This one is Over by the end of the third quarter.

3* CINCINNATI-MINNESOTA OVER

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VIC DUKE
NFL | Dec 17, 2017
Patriots vs. Steelers
OVER 53½

Patriots/Steelers 4:25: Both QBs - Brady and Roethlisberger have had huge games against their respective opponents. Today, I see a similar result. The Steelers miss Shazier bad. Last week Baltimore, laboring in the bottom of NFL offensive production, thrashed them for 413 yards! Brady has Gronk back today and that will be a huge boost. New acquisition Kenny Britt could also be available for extra depth. Brady sports a 114.8 QB rating with 70% completion and 21:3 TD:INT ratio. On the other hand, Roethlisberger has been nearly as hot vs NE. He sports a solid 98.2 QB rating, 63% completions and a 15:5 TD:INT ratio. Patriots have been decimated by injuries defensively, and are playing many young players. That should translate into getting scorched by the number of Steeler skill weapons including Antonio Brown, RB Bell, TE James. Steelers 8-1 O/U as dogs of less than 7 points against a .500 or greater opponent. Series 5-2 O/U at Heinz Field.

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CHIP CHIRIMBES

Cincinnati at Minnesota1:00 ET

Bengals (+) over Vikings

Okay, we all won with the Bears over Cincinnati last week as 'we' were well aware the 'Cowardly' Bengals would just mail it in after blowing the huge lead to the Steelers. This week after last week's embarrassment they will bounce back with a professional effort as they are 5-1 ATS following a double-digit loss. It is ugly but it should be a winner...take CINCINNATI!

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SCOTT SPREITZER
NFL | Dec 17, 2017
Jets vs. Saints
Jets+16½ -115

I'm recommending a play on the New York Jets plus the points on Sunday. The look-ahead line at Westgate was 10 1/2 for this contest and we see the Saints as a 16 1/2 point favorite as we post this play. It's also a tough spot for New Orleans with this game sandwiched between two games against the Falcons. The Jets' offense sputtered in Bryce Petty's start in place of the injured Josh McCown, but Petty is likely to have more control of the offense this week and will be up to NFL speed after facing the NFL's top-ranked defense in Denver. The Saints aren't bad on defense, overall, but you can run on them and I believe the ground game will fare better, allowing Petty a better chance to manage the game. Finally, NFL home teams have covered just 77 of the last 202 chances if they're off a SU road loss and their opponent is off a road loss by 14 or more points. I'm recommending a play on the Jets plus the points. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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MIKE LUNDIN
NFL | Dec 17, 2017
Packers vs. Panthers
Packers+3

The Green Bay Packers have been without their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the last seven weeks, but he's expected to be back under center for Sunday's matchup with the Carolina Panthers.

Rodgers has been out since breaking his collarbone in a Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but the Pack added the All-Pro quarterback to the active roster yesterday, and with that roster move he's officially clear to start Sunday.

The Packers have kept their playoff hopes alive (although slim) by going 3-4 in his absence and they're just one game out of a wild-card spot in the NFC. I think Rodgers' return will give Green Bay a massive boost giving the visitors the edge in this contest.

The Carolina Panthers have won four of their last five and defeated Minnesota 31-24 last week. Possible let down spot here after snapping Minnesota's eight-game win streak, and I'm taking the points on the Packers in this matchup. We can also note that the underdog is 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 in this series.

My free pick is on Green Bay Packers.

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Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

NFL Game #322 Sunday Free Pick Cleveland Browns (+) vs Baltimore Ravens @ 1 ET

The Ravens are off of a tough 1-point loss at Pittsburgh where they allowed 545 yards. The Browns are also off of a tough loss (in OT) versus Green Bay last week but at least Cleveland gets the benefit of being at home again this week. Baltimore is traveling for the 2nd straight week while the Browns are hosting for a 2nd straight week. Cleveland is going to continue to fight hard as they battle for that elusive first win of the season and this is their final chance to do it for the home fans as their last two games of the season are on the road. The Ravens are 3-8 ATS as a favorite between 3.5 and 9.5 points. Baltimore is also an ugly 4-10 ATS in games against teams with a losing record. As a road fave of 3.5 to 7 points, the Ravens are 8-15 ATS. Free Pick CLEVELAND

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Packers vs. Panthers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/14/2017

Aaron Rodgers is returning for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, just in time to save the season. Rodgers, who insists he is not coming back to do that, will get the start when the Packers visit the Carolina Panthers in a matchup key to keeping their slim playoff hopes alive.

"Hopefully it gives a lift to some of the guys, but I'm not coming back to save this team," Rodgers told reporters. "I'm coming back to play quarterback the way I know how to play it. Hopefully, we all raise the level of our play collectively and find a way to win these three games." The star quarterback missed the last seven weeks while recovering from a broken right collarbone and returns to a Green Bay squad that went 3-4 in his absence and sits one game out of a wild-card spot in the NFC with three to play. The Packers are chasing - among others - the Panthers, who occupy the No. 5 spot in the conference but have a shot to win the NFC South and possibly earn home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a strong finish. "I told our guys, 'It doesn't matter if (Rodgers) plays, we've still got to play the Packers,'" Carolina coach Ron Rivera told reporters. "If he's the quarterback, great. If he's not, great. I don't think to us that should be a big deal. They said that he was going to be back for our game. That's what we expected."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Panthers -2.5. O/U: 47

ABOUT THE PACKERS (7-6): Rodgers can't officially be activated until Friday but spent the week practicing with the first team and breezed through his rehab with the help of some mental toughness. "Obviously, what he does physically and his ability on the field, but just the way he not only conducts himself mentally and emotionally to get ready for a game, but you can see the same intensity, the awareness, the education ability to get into other things to enhance his opportunity to get back," Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy told reporters of Rodgers. "It's probably, in my opinion, his greatest asset. His mental toughness is, you'd like to say, old-school. ... This guy could have played mentally in any generation in the National Football League. That's a big part of why he's ready today." The Packers don't have an easy schedule the rest of the way, with away games at Carolina and Detroit sandwiched around a date with the Minnesota Vikings.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (9-4): Carolina has its own former NFL MVP at quarterback in Cam Newton, but it is the running game that is keeping the Panthers in playoff position. Running back Jonathan Stewart took home his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week Award after running for 103 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-24 win over NFC North-leading Minnesota last week, and Newton is a big contributor to the running game as well. "I have no problem with running the football," Newton told reporters. "I feel as if I've always taken care of that part. Contrary to what another person may think, football is a physical sport, so I can get just as sore in the pocket as I can get sore outside the pocket. I'm just trying to put as much pressure on the defense as possible to give them certain things that a lot of other quarterbacks can't give them."

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Packers are hurting in the secondary with CBs Demetri Goodson (hamstring) and Davon House (shoulder, back) both questionable.

2. Panthers LB Shaq Thompson (foot) and G Trai Turner (concussion) are both doubtful.

3. Carolina earned a 37-29 win the last time Green Bay visited on Nov. 8, 2015.

PREDICTION: Panthers 28, Packers 24

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Ravens vs. Browns Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

After having a three-game winning streak snapped last week at Pittsburgh, the Baltimore Ravens look to continue their playoff push when they visit the winless Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Ravens blew a late double-digit lead in a wild 39-38 loss to the Steelers last week that knocked them into a tie for the final wild-card slot in the AFC.

Baltimore ranks fourth in the NFL, allowing 18.9 points a game, but were helpless to stop Ben Roethlisberger last week as the veteran Steelers quarterback threw for 506 yards. "This one hurts," Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs said after the game. "It's best for us to have a short memory on the this one because if we win out there's a good chance we'll be in the playoffs." The losses continue to mount Cleveland, which is 0-13 for the second straight season. The Browns self-destructed last week in a 27-21 overtime loss to Green Bay, dropping a critical third-down pass which would have allowed them to run out the clock with the lead in regulation before DeShone Kizer threw a game-turning interception in the extra session.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -7. O/U: 40.

ABOUT THE RAVENS (7-6): Running back Alex Collins continued his eye-popping surge with a powerful performance against the Steelers, rushing for 120 yards on 18 carries. Collins, who was cut by the Seattle Seahawks in the preseason and didn't make his first start with the Ravens until Week 4, has scored five touchdowns in his past four games and his 5.1 yards per carry ranks third in the NFL. Quarterback Joe Flacco has returned to stretching the field a bit more lately, throwing for season highs of 269 yards in both of his last games with four touchdowns and one interception.

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-13): Apparently not even the return of wide receiver Josh Gordon can change Cleveland's fortunes. In addition to Gordon, who caught his first touchdown pass since 2013 last week, the Browns are now getting production from other receivers such as Corey Coleman, who had five catches for 62 yards and a score against the Packers. Its offense ranks 31st in the league with an average of 15.2 points. Cleveland is just three games away from becoming the second team in NFL history to go 0-16 and the Browns are 1-28 under coach Hue Jackson, who could be coaching his final games down the stretch.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Cleveland's 14-7 halftime lead was just its second of the season, having led Minnesota 13-12 in a game played in London.

2. Baltimore has won four straight and six of the last seven meetings in the series, including a 24-10 victory earlier in the season.

3. Cleveland DB Jabrill Peppers sat out the last game with a knee injury and his status for Week 15 against the Ravens is undecided.

PREDICTION: Ravens 24, Browns 20

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Bengals vs. Vikings Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

The Minnesota Vikings, who had their eight-game winning streak snapped last week, can clinch the NFC North Division title with a win against the visiting Cincinnati Bengls on Sunday. Case Keenum continues to excel at quarterback for Minnesota, going 9-3 as a starter, but he committed three turnovers in the 31-24 setback at Carolina.

Even if they don't win, the Vikings can lock up the division crown if both Green Bay and Detroit lose on Sunday. And, after Philadelphia's Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury last week, Minnesota is optimistic it can catch the Eagles and earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The playoff picture is not as bright for the Bengals, who were virtually eliminated from the race following its 33-7 drubbing at the hands of Chicago last week. Despite Cincinnati's recent tailspin, where it has lost four of its last six games, Andy Dalton has played well, throwing 12 touchdown passes with just one interception over his past seven contests.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Vikings -10.5. O/U: 42.

ABOUT THE BENGALS (5-8): Cincinnati could get back the services of running back Joe Mixon (concussion), but even with their star running back in the fold the Bengals rank 31st in the league in rushing. Cincinnati already put defensive back Adam Jones on injured reserve and list both Dre Kirkpatrick or Vontaze Burfict as questionable, also dealing with concussions. Coach Marvin Lewis shrugged off questions about his job security during the week saying, "These jobs are not meant to last forever."

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (10-3): Minnesota could be without tight end Kyle Rudolph, who has a team-best seven touchdowns, but has missed multiple practices with an ankle injury while shutdown defensive back Xavier Rhodes is limited with a hip injury. Keenum is just 17 yards shy of reaching 3,000 for the first time in his career and has thrown 18 touchdowns passes. Adam Thielen continues to be his top target as he is tied for third in the NFL with 1,161 yards receiving and seventh in receptions with 80.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Bengals' defense yielded 271 passing yards last week to Bears rookie Mitch Trubisky, who had previously surpassed the 200-yard barrier in just one of his previous eight starts.

2. This will be the first game the Vikings have played at home since Nov. 19.

3. Homes teams have won the last five meetings in the series but they haven't met since the 2013 season.

PREDICTION: Vikings 27, Bengals 10

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Dolphins vs. Bills Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

The Buffalo Bills were able to plow their way through the snow and into sixth place in the AFC, putting the western New York representatives in the discussion to make their first playoff appearance since 1999. The Bills look to bolster their position on Sunday when they host a Miami Dolphins team that is coming off an upset victory over defending Super Bowl champion New England.

LeSean McCoy capped a 32-rush, 156-yard performance with a 21-yard touchdown run in blizzard-like conditions to give Buffalo a 13-7 overtime victory over Indianapolis on Sunday. McCoy, who has averaged 5.12 yards per carry since Week 10, resides 39 yards shy of becoming the 30th member of the NFL's 10,000-yard club and has five touchdowns (four rushing) in five career meetings with Miami. The Dolphins completed a sweep of last season's series with a 34-31 overtime win in Week 16 that eliminated the Bills from postseason consideration. Jay Ajayi rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown in that contest, but Kenyan Drake has assumed the lead back duties and rolled up a career-high 193 yards from scrimmage in Miami's 27-20 victory over the Patriots on Monday.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -3. O/U: 39

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (6-7): Jay Cutler authored his signature performance in Miami by throwing for three touchdowns and finding eight different receivers in the win versus New England. Pro Bowl wideout Jarvis Landry, who is tied for second in the NFL with 88 receptions, found the end zone on two occasions while reeling in eight catches for a meager 46 yards last week. "It was a good win for us," coach Adam Gase said. "But if we lose (to the Bills), nobody is really going to (care)."

ABOUT THE BILLS (7-6): Tyrod Taylor is trending toward yet another return behind center for Buffalo, which saw rookie Nathan Peterman sustain a suspected concussion last week. "(The knee) feels good - it's just pain tolerance. Since this happened, I haven't had any setbacks," said Taylor, who threw for a career-high 329 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 60 yards in the last meeting with Miami. Former Dolphins tight end Charles Clay has been hampered by an ailing knee after a strong start to the season, mustering just 14 catches for 131 yards and no touchdowns over the last five games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Miami CB Xavien Howard was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording two interceptions for the second straight game.

2. Buffalo WR Kelvin Benjamin was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice as he deals with an ailing knee injury.

3. The Dolphins have permitted one third-down conversion in 24 attempts over the last two games.

PREDICTION: Dolphins 20, Bills 17

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Eagles vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

Nick Foles has traveled a long and winding road throughout his NFL career, and it's one that has taken him back to the field as the now-starting quarterback of a high-powered offense. Foles steps in for the injured Carson Wentz as the Philadelphia Eagles look to improve upon their postseason positioning on Sunday when they visit the New York Giants.

"I feel comfortable in this offense. I love this offense. We're going to run this offense. So nothing is going to change," said Foles, who authored a 27-touchdown performance in 2013 before being traded and released and was contemplating retirement before returning to the City of Brotherly Love. The 28-year-old Foles answered the bell after Wentz tore his ACL on Sunday, guiding Philadelphia to field goals on consecutive drives en route to a 43-35 win over the Los Angeles Rams. While the Eagles can clinch a first-round bye with a win on Sunday and capture home-field throughout the playoffs with two victories in their final three games or one win and one loss by the Vikings (10-3), the hapless Giants have less on their plate to worry about. "Obviously, it hasn't been the season that we hoped for, but you don't want to look back," running back Orleans Darkwa said. "At the end of the season, we'll reflect on all that, but right now we're focused on Philly this week and getting a win."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -7.5. O/U: 40.5

ABOUT THE EAGLES (11-2): Philadelphia can lean on the NFL's second-ranked rushing attack to ease Foles back into action, with Jay Ajayi averaging a robust 7.0 yards per carry since being acquired from Miami. The passing game also gets a boost from the return of tight end Zach Ertz (team-leading 57 receptions), who cleared concussion protocol after sitting out last week's game versus the Rams. Ertz is tied with Nelson Agholor for second on the team with 663 receiving yards, with nine of the wideout's 15 catches over the last two games resulting in first downs.

ABOUT THE GIANTS (2-11): A lot was made of New York's handling of its benching Eli Manning, but the veteran recorded season highs in completions (35), passing yards (366) and touchdown passes (three) in a 27-24 loss at Philadelphia on Sept. 24. While two of those scoring strikes went to Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard also had one - his only of the season - and is dealing with an ailing hamstring that kept him limited in practice. Tight end Evan Engram has proven to be a trusted target with 55 receptions and 623 receiving yards and ranks first among NFL rookies in touchdown catches with six.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Darkwa has three of New York's four rushing touchdowns, with Manning having the other.

2. Philadelphia K Jake Elliott, who won the first encounter with a 61-yard field goal, has made 18 of his last 20 attempts.

3. Giants G Justin Pugh (back) was headed to injured reserve for the first time in his career, interim coach Steve Spagnuolo said on Thursday.

PREDICTION: Eagles 24, Giants 10

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Cardinals vs. Redskins Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

The Arizona Cardinals will have to keep their microscopic playoff chances alive without Adrian Peterson as the veteran running back reportedly will be placed on injured reserve before the team visits the Washington Redskins on Sunday. The 32-year-old former league MVP has missed Arizona's last two games with a neck injury and is expected to be shut down for the season as the team has virtually no chance at making the postseason.

The Cardinals have won two of their last three contests but are 11th in the NFC, two games out of the second wild-card spot with only three remaining. Washington has dropped four of its last five, allowing at least 30 points in each defeat. The Redskins' lone victory in that stretch came at home, a 20-10 triumph over the New York Giants in Week 12 that evened their record at FedExField to 3-3. Arizona has won the last two meetings between the clubs but dropped a 22-21 decision in its last visit to Washington on Sept. 18, 2011.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Redskins -4. O/U: 41.5

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (6-7): Peterson provided an initial boost to Arizona's horrid rushing attack after being acquired from New Orleans, gaining 314 yards over his first three games, but ran for fewer than 80 in each of his next three contests before being injured. Larry Fitzgerald registered 44 receiving yards in last week's 12-7 victory over Tennessee to raise his career total to 15,311 and move him past Randy Moss for third place on the all-time list. Linebacker Chandler Jones leads the NFL with 14 sacks, which is the highest amount through the first 13 games of a season in franchise history.

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (5-8): Linebacker Zach Brown leads the league with 127 tackles and has averaged 10.3 at home this season but his status for the game is uncertain due to multiple injuries. Running back Kapri Bibbs was promoted from the practice squad on Tuesday and is expected to be used on third downs thanks to his ability to catch passes out of the backfield. "I know what I've got to do in these third downs and every single one of these touches to show them that I'm the guy going forward," Bibbs, who appeared in 13 games with Denver over the previous two seasons, told the team's website.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Cardinals RB Kerwynn Williams has rushed for 170 yards over his last two games despite playing with several cracked ribs.

2. Washington TE Vernon Davis was named a finalist for the 2017 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

3. Arizona signed OL Khalif Barnes and placed T Jared Veldheer (ankle) on injured reserve.

PREDICTION: Redskins 31, Cardinals 23

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Texans vs. Jaguars Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in position to clinch their first playoff spot since 2007 when they host the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Jaguars have made an improbable rise from last season's 3-13 record and sit atop the AFC South by one game over Tennessee.

Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone is aware of the excitement regarding the probable postseason spot, but he repeatedly refused to discuss the possible clinching. "Right now, I'm trying to keep this team focused on today - preparing today for (the Texans)," Marrone told reporters. "That has been the way it's been all year. I understand it. I've got to do questions and everything, but I promise you: None of you is going to be able to take me there." Houston is experiencing a dreadful season that began with being thumped 29-7 by the Jaguars and will be starting third-string quarterback T.J. Yates on Sunday. "He's been there before," Texans coach Bill O'Brien told reporters. "He knows our system. He's a smart guy. ... It's not hard to get him ready, you know what I mean?"

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Jaguars -11.5. O/U: 39

ABOUT THE TEXANS (4-9): Injuries to Deshaun Watson (knee) and Tom Savage (concussion) have created the opportunity for Yates, a 30-year-old with eight career touchdown passes - including two after Savage's departure in last Sunday's 26-14 loss to San Francisco. Star receiver DeAndre Hopkins (88 receptions for 1,233 yards) caught both of Yates' TD tosses to raise his season total to an NFL-leading 11. The defense is allowing an average of 25.8 points while suffering without J.J. Watt, but fellow defensive end Jadeveon Clowney ranks second in the league with 20 tackles for losses - including nine sacks.

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (9-4): Cornerback A.J. Bouye is tied for the NFL lead with six interceptions and is part of a defense that leads the league in scoring defense (15.5 points per game), takeaways (30) and sacks (47) while ranking second in total defense (291.6 yards). Brash cornerback Jalen Ramsey (four interceptions) draws the task of slowing down Hopkins, while defensive end Calais Campbell has recorded a career-best 12.5 sacks, which also is a franchise record. Quarterback Blake Bortles is enjoying a solid season with 2,821 yards and 16 touchdowns against eight interceptions, while Leonard Fournette is 77 yards away from joining Fred Taylor (1,223 in 1998) as the lone running backs in franchise history to rush for 1,000 as a rookie.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Jaguars ended a six-game losing streak in the all-time series when they recorded 10 sacks en route to the convincing victory on Sept. 10.

2. Hopkins recorded 149 receiving yards versus San Francisco for his fifth 100-yard performance of the campaign.

3. Jacksonville LB Telvin Smith cleared the concussion protocol and will play Sunday after missing the previous two games.

PREDICTION: Jaguars 30, Texans 9

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Jets vs. Saints Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

Despite losing two of their last three games, the New Orleans Saints still are in control of the tight NFC South title race. The Saints will try to maintain their upper hand and get back on track when they host the New York Jets on Sunday.


The Saints remain in control of their own destiny in the NFC South despite last week's 20-17 loss at Atlanta. New Orleans is tied with Carolina atop the division but owns the tiebreaker as it swept the season series. "I live by the motto, 'You can only worry about the things you can control,'" Saints quarterback Drew Brees told reporters. "What we can control is right in front of us. If we keep winning, then all of our hopes and dreams are alive." The Jets' offense tanked last week without injured quarterback Josh McCown, as Bryce Petty completed just 2-of-9 passes for 14 yards in a 23-0 loss at Denver.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Saints -16. O/U: 47.5


ABOUT THE JETS (5-8): McCown's season-ending injury torpedoed an offense that had been playing fairly well and posted a season-high 488 total yards in a 38-31 win over Kansas City in Week 13. The Jets managed only 100 total yards against the Broncos, and the pitiful showing overshadowed a solid defensive effort. New York has held three of its last four opponents under 300 total yards but lost all three of those games.

ABOUT THE SAINTS (9-4): New Orleans boasts the league's top offense, but the team is far more balanced than in past years. A big part of the struggles against Atlanta was the club's inability to get the running game going, especially after dynamic rookie Alvin Kamara left with a concussion. The defense has struggled to stop the run at times and gave up 132 yards on the ground against the Falcons, but it should be able to load the box to stop the run and force Petty to try to beat a solid secondary.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Brees has passed for 1,216 yards with five touchdowns and one interception in his last four home contests.

2. The Jets have not forced a turnover in their last three games after recording at least one takeaway in nine of their first 10 contests.

3. Kamara has been a full participant in practice this week and is expected to be active against New York.


PREDICTION: Saints 27, Jets 10

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Rams vs. Seahawks Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

The Los Angeles Rams are vying for their first playoff berth since 2004 and can move closer to making that a reality when they visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Rams have a slim chance of clinching a postseason spot this Sunday, but a loss will forge a tie for first place in the NFC West and put the Seahawks in the driver's seat by virtue of sweeping the season series.

Seattle recorded a 16-10 victory in Los Angeles earlier this season, which gives Sunday's showdown the definitive feel of a must-win game. "I think so," Rams coach Sean McVey told reporters. "I think what it is, is it's a great opportunity for us, and that's the way that we look at it. ... It's going to be a great atmosphere, a great environment, and I know our guys are excited to be able to compete against a great football team, and we can't wait to get going." The Seahawks are fighting through some defensive injury issues, and coach Pete Carroll is mighty concerned about Los Angeles quarterback Jared Goff, who is having a solid second NFL season. "He's playing to his potential," Carroll told reporters. "You can see him game in and game out making great throws, he's in command of the offense, he's creative with the plays that he makes, he's utilizing his players really well. He was in more of a survival mode his first year, I think, and he's not there at all anymore."

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Seahawks -2.5. O/U: 47.5

ABOUT THE RAMS (9-4): Goff (3,383 yards, 22 touchdowns) and running back Todd Gurley (1,035 rushing yards) are the stars of the offense, but rookie wideout Cooper Kupp has been one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season. Kupp, a third-round pick who had 73 touchdown receptions at Eastern Washington, has set a franchise rookie record with 56 catches while his 783 receiving yards rank third among this year's rookie class. Los Angeles lost a key cog on defense when cornerback Kayvon Webster suffered a season-ending Achilles' tendon injury last Sunday but continues to get strong play from pass-rushing mainstay Robert Quinn (four sacks in his last three games) and defensive tackle Aaron Donald (team-leading eight sacks).

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (8-5): Seattle ranks eighth in scoring defense at 19.4 points per game, but middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (hamstring) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright (concussion) are in jeopardy of missing the contest. "K.J.'s in the protocol, and that's up to the (doctors)," Carroll told reporters. "Bobby's going to go all the way through the week, as he has the last couple weeks, so we'll have to wait and see. He's very upbeat and very positive, and he's planning on getting ready." Russell Wilson is experiencing a superb season with 3,527 yards and ranks second in the NFL with 29 touchdown passes.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Seahawks outscored the Rams 40-13 while winning the last two meetings.

2. Seattle TE Jimmy Graham is tied for second in the NFL with nine touchdown receptions.

3. Los Angeles WR Robert Woods (shoulder) will return after a three-game absence.

PREDICTION: Seahawks 31, Rams 27

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Patriots vs. Steelers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/14/2017

A stunning upset in Miami ended New England's eight-game winning streak and dropped the Patriots behind the Pittsburgh Steelers for the best overall record and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. It also put the Patriots into a must-win situation to keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed alive when they visit the red-hot Steelers on Sunday.

"This is the game everyone has been waiting to see," Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell said. "It's the No. 1 and 2 teams in the AFC going at it head-to-head. This is obviously a game that a lot of people, even before the season started, probably circled on their calendars." Pittsburgh, which clinched the AFC North title last week, has done its part to build the hype for Sunday's showdown by running off eight consecutive victories, including the past three by a scant total of seven points. New England coach Bill Belichick did not want to hear talk of his team possibly looking past the Dolphins on Monday night, instead focusing on how to slow an offense that features the NFL's leading rusher (Bell) and receiver (Antonio Brown). "They can do it all. They have great skill players. They can run the ball. They can throw it, throw it long, throw it short, run after the catch, extend plays," said Belichick, who has won four in a row against Pittsburgh, including a 36-17 victory in last season's AFC Championship Game.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -3. O/U: 54

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (10-3): With star tight end Rob Gronkowski serving a one-game suspension, New England was 0-for-11 on third down and Tom Brady threw multiple interceptions for the first time this season while completing only 55.8 percent of his passes in the 27-20 loss at Miami. "Gronk is not only one of the most dynamic tight ends but also one of the most dynamic players in the NFL," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. "Obviously his absence is a significant one, and his presence is a significant one." The ground game had rushed for at least 191 yards in its previous two games but was stifled by the Dolphins, with Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead managing a combined 25 yards on 10 carries. New England had not allowed more than 17 points during its eight-game winning streak, but saw Miami hold the ball for 36-plus minutes.

ABOUT THE STEELERS (11-2): Ben Roethlisberger became the first quarterback in league history with three 500-yard games, rallying Pittsburgh from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit for the second straight week in Sunday's 39-38 win over Baltimore. A knee injury limited Bell to six carries in the AFC title game, but he has rumbled for an NFL-best 1,105 yards rushing and also has 75 receptions -- 35 over the past four games. Brown, who has scored six times in the past four games, is coming off a monster effort against the Ravens with 11 catches for 213 yards to boost his league-leading totals to 99 receptions for 1,509 yards. Pittsburgh, which lost linebacker and leading tackler Ryan Shazier to a serious spinal injury at Cincinnati on Dec. 4, allowed 413 yards to a Baltimore offense ranked among the league's bottom quarter.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brady has 22 touchdown passes and zero interceptions (playoffs included) in the past seven versus Pittsburgh.

2. Brown needs one reception to become the first player with five consecutive 100-catch seasons.

3. The Patriots signed WR Kenny Britt on Tuesday, four days after he was released by Cleveland.

PREDICTION: Steelers 27, Patriots 26

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TItans vs. 49ers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/15/2017

After laying an egg in their last contest, the Tennessee Titans hope to strengthen their hold on a playoff spot Sunday as they visit a team with newly gained confidence in the San Francisco 49ers. Tennessee had won six of seven before dropping a 12-7 decision at Arizona last week to fall one game behind Jacksonville for first place in the AFC South.

Despite the loss, the Titans have allowed fewer than 17 points in six of of their last seven games - including each of their last three - and enter Week 15 in the first wild-card spot in the conference. With matchups against the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville in its final two contests, Tennessee cannot afford to overlook San Francisco, which has won two straight and three of four after opening the season with nine consecutive defeats. The 49ers posted a 26-16 victory at Houston last week for their second win in as many starts by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who completed 20-of-33 passes for a career-high 334 yards and a touchdown. San Francisco is 8-5 in the all-time series but suffered a 34-27 loss in the last matchup it hosted on Nov. 8, 2009.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: 49ers -1.5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE TITANS (8-5): Quarterback Marcus Mariota has had issues of late, throwing eight of his 14 interceptions this season over his last four games - including two in the loss to the Cardinals. The 24-year-old struggled a bit in that contest after injuring his knee in the first half but will be good to go against San Francisco. Left tackle Taylor Lewan exited last week's contest with back spasms and missed Wednesday's practice but was back on the field Thursday.

ABOUT THE 49ERS (3-10): Wideout Marquise Goodwin has registered at least 50 receiving yards in five consecutive games, which is the team's longest streak since Anquan Boldin had an eight-game run in 2014. Garoppolo has passed for 627 yards in the last two games and needs 141 against Tennessee to give him the most in the first three starts by a quarterback in franchise history. San Francisco signed Max McCaffrey from Green Bay's practice squad and placed fellow wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr. on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. San Francisco RB Carlos Hyde needs one rushing touchdown to match the career high of six he set last season.

2. Tennessee S Kevin Byard is tied for the league lead with six interceptions.

3. San Francisco T Joe Staley is a finalist for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award for the third straight year.

PREDICTION: Titans 27, 49ers 17

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Cowboys vs. Raiders Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/14/2017

The Dallas Cowboys have won two straight to climb back into postseason contention but they face another team battling for its playoff life when they visit the Oakland Raiders on Sunday night. Trendy choices to win division titles entering the season, both Dallas and Oakland sit one game out of the final playoff slot in their respective conferences.

"I think the two of us probably expected to have a few more wins at this point in the year," Raiders coach Jack Del Rio said of his team and the Cowboys. "We are where we are and we're looking forward to playing." Dallas re-entered the postseason conversation by amassing 68 points in beating up on NFC East rivals Washington and New York, but there are still four teams in front of the Cowobys for the last wild-card berth in the NFC. "Coach (Jason) Garrett talks about it all the time, that the only thing that matters is what we do now," veteran tight end Jason Witten said. "I mean, you don't know how it's all going to play out here in the next few weeks, but let's give ourselves the best chance." With its final two games on the road, Oakland may have squandered its best chance of securing the AFC West title by suffering a lopsided 26-15 loss at Kansas City last week in a showdown for first place.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Cowboys -3. O/U: 46

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (7-6): Dallas scored a combined 22 points in losing three in a row following the six-game suspension to star running back Ezekiel Elliott, but it had its second straight 30-point performance as Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns and a career-high 332 yards against the Giants. Running back Rod Smith had 160 yards from scrimmage with both a rushing and receiving touchdown for the Cowboys, who will get Elliott back for the final two games against Seattle and at Philadelphia. Star wideout Dez Bryant has a touchdown reception in each of the past two games but has failed to reach 100 yards this season. Dallas has caused a league-high 20 forced fumbles and had four of its nine interceptions in the past two games.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (6-7): Oakland was a no-show for much of last week's loss, falling into a 26-point hole before putting up a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to make the final score look respectable. Derek Carr has thrown six interceptions in the past six games -- matching his total from the 2016 season -- and the big-play element is missing from the passing game with wideout Amari Cooper eclipsing 62 yards once this season and looming as a question mark for Sunday after aggravating an ankle injury early in last week's loss. Marshawn Lynch has rushed for a touchdown in each of the past three games but he has more than 14 carries only twice in the last 11 games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Prescott has a 114.4 passer rating with eight TDs and zero interceptions in his last five road games.

2. Carr has 21 scoring passes versus five interceptions in his 10 games at home.

3. Cowboys DE Demarcus Lawrence is second in the NFL with 13.5 sacks and has eight in his last six on the road.

PREDICTION: Cowboys 23, Raiders 20

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NFL opening line report: Patriots at Steelers highlights Week 15
Patrick Everson

'We’ll look to open the Patriots as 2- or 3-point favorites. They are simply the most dominant club in the league, and the next team isn’t that close."

As the NFL season hits Week 15, the playoff push is reaching full throttle. Patrick Everson checks in on the opening lines for a quartet of key contests, with insights from Scott Cooley, odds consultant for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker.eu.

New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers (no line)

New England is very much rounding into the form of a defending Super Bowl champion, though it still has some Week 14 work to do, playing in the Monday nighter at Miami. The Patriots (10-2 SU, 8-4 ATS) are on an eight-game winning streak, cashing for bettors in seven of those contests. In Week 13, the Pats stumped Buffalo 23-3 as a 7.5-point road favorite.

Pittsburgh barely kept alive its winning streak in the Week 14 Sunday nighter. The Steelers (10-2 SU, 6-6 ATS) snagged their eighth consecutive victory (4-4 ATS), edging Baltimore 39-38 on a last-minute field goal while failing to cash as a 6-point home chalk.

With Pittsburgh playing late Sunday and New England yet to play, Bookmaker.eu is holding off on posting this line.

“As long as nothing out of the ordinary happens in the final two games of the week, we’ll look to open the Patriots as 2- or 3-point favorites,” Cooley said. “They are simply the most dominant club in the league, and the next team isn’t that close. This game will command a huge handle, and hopefully we’ll get a great game.”

Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs (-1)

Kansas City finally got out of its rut, halting a four-game losing streak and a 1-6 SU and ATS slide overall. The Chiefs (7-6 SU and ATS) dropped Oakland 26-15 on Sunday as a 4.5-point home fave.

Thanks to K.C.’s slide, Los Angeles (7-6 SU, 7-5-1 ATS) has surged into contention in the AFC West. The Chargers rolled Washington 30-13 laying 6 points at home Sunday.

“The Chiefs finally flexed their muscles this week, but wow, the Chargers have certainly impressed,” Cooley said. “And really that’s been the case all season. We have L.A. ranked higher in our ratings at this point, which is probably surprising to some. Early smart money is on the Chargers.”

That took the opening line of Chiefs -1 down to pick ‘em at Bookmaker.eu. Both teams will go on slightly shorter rest, as this is a Saturday night game.

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (+1.5)

Los Angeles had a great opportunity to take a two-game lead in the NFC West, but couldn’t find a way to handle Philadelphia, even after knocking QB Carson Wentz out of the game. The Rams (9-4 SU, 8-5 ATS) rebounded from a 21-7 first-half deficit and took a 35-31 lead early in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short 43-35 laying 1 point at home.

The reason L.A. could have taken a two-game lead: Seattle lost at Jacksonville 30-24 as a 3-point pup Sunday. The Seahawks beat the Rams 16-10 as a 2-point road ‘dog on Oct. 8, so a win this week would create a tie at the top of the division, with Seattle owning the tiebreaker on head-to-head.

“Early sharp money suggests this should have opened closer to a pick,” Cooley said, noting the line indeed moved down to pick ‘em on Seattle money. “I could certainly see this game going either way. Seattle got the best of the Rams earlier this season, but that Los Angeles squad has made leaps-and-bounds improvement since then.”

Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers (no line)

Carolina moved back into a tie atop the NFC South, taking advantage of New Orleans’ Thursday night loss at Atlanta. The Panthers (9-4 SU, 8-5 ATS) slowed down red-hot Minnesota, claiming a 31-24 home victory getting 2.5 points Sunday.

Green Bay nearly gave up Cleveland’s first win of the year, pulling out a 27-21 overtime victory giving 2.5 points on the road. Now, there’s the expectation that star quarterback Aaron Rodgers returns for the Week 15 clash with Carolina. But since that’s not yet certain, Bookmaker.eu isn’t posting a number.

“We’re expecting Rodgers to be back in action, but you never know. So we’ll wait to get confirmation before putting up a line,” Cooley said. “Rodgers is worth so much to the line, we can’t risk hanging a bad number. If he does suit up, we’re probably looking at Carolina being a small favorite, possibly down to even a pick ‘em.”

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Sharps are advising that these Week 15 NFL lines are going to move
Art Aronson

No one thought the meeting between the Chargers and Chiefs in Week 15 would turn out to be the most important game in the AFC West this season.

Game to bet now

Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City (-1)

When the Chargers and Chiefs met nearly three months ago it was Kansas City’s third win in what would be a five-game win streak, and Los Angeles’ third consecutive loss in what would be a season-opening four-game losing streak - the two teams then headed in opposite directions. No one thought their meeting in mid-December would turn out to be the most important in the AFC West this season.

Both teams are now 7-6, both have winnable games in Weeks 16 and 17, and the second-place team in the division will likely not get a wild-card playoff spot – so this game is basically "it" in the division.

The line hasn’t budged since opening at -1 on Sunday night, but bettors should be aware that the Chargers should have a little extra motivation due to their earlier loss to the Chiefs. If the Chargers fall a game back with two to go, and KC has the first tie-breaker due to beating LA twice, it’s basically over for the Chargers.

Game to wait on

New England at Pittsburgh (+2.5)

It’s likely that the Patriots were 35,000 feet someplace over Georgia when they forgot about Monday night’s unexpected loss to Miami. In the grand scheme of things, win or lose the Pats still would have to beat the Steelers this coming Sunday to maintain home-field advantage in the playoffs, so it’s not likely they would empty the playbook in Miami. Then there is the matter of TE Rob Gronkowski who, due to suspension, will have had two weeks to rest before going at the Steelers.

Books apparently didn’t pay the Miami game too much heed, since the line didn’t move an inch after New England turned in perhaps its worst game since Tom Brady was serving the final game of his four-week suspension in Week 4 last season. Early money did fatten the line from Pittsburgh +1 to the current +2.5, so bettors might want to see if public money stays on the Steelers, perhaps nudging the number down a bit.

Total to watch

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle (47.5)

LA has been one of the top-scoring teams in the league on the road this season, averaging more than 32 points away from home. And that number balloons to more than 37 if a Week 11 seven-point hiccup is eliminated from the mix. Much of the credit goes to RB Todd Gurley, who has been both healthy and productive.

Gurley figures to get the ball early and often against a Seahawks defense that is only a shadow of the unit that it was over the last half-decade. Seattle gave up 30 points in a ugly loss to Jacksonville on Sunday and needs to step up big-time at home against the Rams. The 47.5 is the highest posted total for a Seahawks home game this season and the highest overall since the 49.5 on opening day at Green Bay.

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NFL's Top ATS Teams:

1. Eagles 10-3
2. Vikes 9-4
t3. Panthers 8-5
t3. Jags 8-5
t3. Rams 8-5
t3. Pats 8-5
t3. Saints 8-5

NFL's Worst ATS Teams:

32. Browns 3-10
t31. Bucs 3-9-1
t31. Broncos 3-9-1
t29. Raiders 4-8-1
t29. Cards 4-8-1

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 15

Sunday, December 17

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PHILADELPHIA (11 - 2) at NY GIANTS (2 - 11) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GREEN BAY (7 - 6) at CAROLINA (9 - 4) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against GREEN BAY 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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CINCINNATI (5 - 8) at MINNESOTA (10 - 3) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in dome games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in games played on turf this season.
CINCINNATI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses 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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MIAMI (5 - 7) at BUFFALO (7 - 6) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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HOUSTON (4 - 9) at JACKSONVILLE (9 - 4) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NY JETS (5 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (9 - 4) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 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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ARIZONA (6 - 7) at WASHINGTON (5 - 8) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 60-94 ATS (-43.4 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 85-116 ATS (-42.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 85-116 ATS (-42.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 63-88 ATS (-33.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 85-116 ATS (-42.6 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 23-46 ATS (-27.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against 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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BALTIMORE (7 - 6) at CLEVELAND (0 - 13) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LA RAMS (9 - 4) at SEATTLE (8 - 5) - 12/17/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA RAMS is 183-229 ATS (-68.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 183-229 ATS (-68.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 83-118 ATS (-46.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 131-181 ATS (-68.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 142-181 ATS (-57.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LA RAMS is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
LA RAMS is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
SEATTLE is 67-38 ATS (+25.2 Units) in December games since 1992.

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

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NEW ENGLAND (10 - 2) at PITTSBURGH (11 - 2) - 12/17/2017, 4:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TENNESSEE (8 - 5) at SAN FRANCISCO (3 - 10) - 12/17/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in road games in December games since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

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

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DALLAS (7 - 6) at OAKLAND (6 - 7) - 12/17/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 38-60 ATS (-28.0 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
OAKLAND is 50-81 ATS (-39.1 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
OAKLAND is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1992.
OAKLAND is 76-105 ATS (-39.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 76-105 ATS (-39.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
OAKLAND is 76-105 ATS (-39.5 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
OAKLAND is 33-60 ATS (-33.0 Units) in December games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 32-57 ATS (-30.7 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

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

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NFL

Week 15

Trend Report

Sunday, December 17

CINCINNATI @ MINNESOTA
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

NY JETS @ NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Jets's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Jets's last 7 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

MIAMI @ BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Buffalo's last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Miami

GREEN BAY @ CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay's last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Green Bay's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Green Bay
Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

BALTIMORE @ CLEVELAND
Baltimore is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games when playing Cleveland
Baltimore is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games

HOUSTON @ JACKSONVILLE
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Jacksonville
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
Jacksonville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Jacksonville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

PHILADELPHIA @ NY GIANTS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Giants's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Giants's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

ARIZONA @ WASHINGTON
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona

LA RAMS @ SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Rams's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Rams's last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Rams
Seattle is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against LA Rams

TENNESSEE @ SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Tennessee

NEW ENGLAND @ PITTSBURGH
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New England is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

DALLAS @ OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home

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NFL

Week 15

Sunday's games
Eagles (11-2) @ Giants (2-11)— Nick Foles is 20-16 as an NFL starter, 15-9 with Philly; he has the reins to Eagle offense with Wentz out for year. Philly won 10 of last 11 games; they’re 5-2 on road, 3-1 as a road favorite. Giants lost last three games by 10-7-20 points, scoring three TD’s on last 36 drives- they’re 16 for last 57 on 3rd down conversions. Eagles (-6) beat Giants 27-24 at home back in Week 3; Philly ran ball for 193 yards, in game where both teams had 100+ penalty yards. Giants lost despite 14-yard edge in field position. Philly won six of last seven series games; they’re 8-2 in last ten visits here. Favorites are 6-2 vs spread in NFC East divisional games this season. Three of last four Eagle games, and last four Giant games stayed under total.

Packers (7-6) @ Panthers (9-4)— Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to play in this game. Green Bay won its last two games with TD’s in OT; Packers are 3-3 on road, 3-1 as road underdogs, with losses by 11-13-3 points on foreign soil. Carolina won five of last six games; they’re 4-2 at home, 2-3 vs spread as home favorites- they ran ball for 200+ yards in three of last five games. Panthers are 11-39 on 3rd down in last three games, after going 11-14 vs Miami in Week 10- they’ve turned ball over only twice in last four games (+4). Teams split last six series games overall, split last eight played here. Average total in last four series games, 60.0. NFC South home favorites are 5-9 vs spread; NFC North road underdogs are 7-6. Five of last six Green Bay games went over total, as did last four Carolina games.

Bengals (5-8) @ Vikings (10-3)— Cincinnati lost four of last six games; they got crushed at home by the Bears LW, giving up 232 rushing yards. Cincy is 2-4 on road, 3-2 as road underdogs, with road losses by 3-15-16-4 points. Minnesota had its 8-game win streak snapped LW; Vikings are 5-1 at home, 3-1 as home favorites, with wins by 10-17-13-8-17 points at home. Teams split their 12 all-time meetings; home team won 11 of those 12 games. Bengals are 0-5 in their visits to the Twin Cities. AFC North non-divisional road underdogs are 5-5-1 vs spread; NFC North home favorites are 6-3. Over is 3-1-1 in last five Bengal games, 5-2 in last seven Minnesota games. Viking coach Zimmer was DC for Bengals before coming to Minnesota.

Dolphins (6-7) @ Bills (7-6)— Last two times Miami beat the Patriots and then played the next week, they lost both games, 19-0/29-10, both times in Buffalo. Short week for warm-weather Dolphins coming north to visit western NY after upsetting Pats Monday night, which snapped Miami’s 4-game losing streak. Dolphins are 2-4 on road; they were outscored 120-38 in last three road games. Buffalo is 6-1 when it allows 17 or less points, 1-5 when they allow more; Bills are 5-2 at home, 3-0-1 as home favorites, with home wins by 9-10-3-20-6 points. Miami swept Bills LY, winning both games by FG, after losing five of previous six series games. Dolphins lost four of last five visits to western NY. Home teams are 6-1-1 vs spread in AFC East divisional games this season. Last six Miami games went over total; last three Buffalo games stayed under.

Texans (4-9) @ Jaguars (9-4)— Jaguars won six of last seven games, are 5-2 at home, 3-2 as home favorites- they lost to Titans/Rams at home. Jax has 12 takeaways in its last four games (+7); in their last nine games, they outscored opponents 128-61 in second half. Jacksonville (+5.5) had four takeaways (+4), upset Texans 29-7 in season opener; it was only Jags’ third win in last 14 series games. Houston won five of its last six visits here. Texans are 1-6 in their last seven games, losing last three in row, by 7-11-10 points; they lost their last three road games, by 26-7-11 points. Favorites are 5-3 vs spread in AFC South divisional games this year. Four of last six Houston games stayed under total, as have five of last seven Jaguar games.

Jets (5-8) @ Saints (9-4)— Jets lost six of last eight games, are screwed with QB McCown out for season; new QB Petty is 1-3 as an NFL starter, his backup Hackenberg has yet to play in the NFL. Jets are 1-5 on road, 1-2-1 as road underdogs, with road losses by 9-25-3-5-23 points- their road win was in Cleveland. New Orleans lost two of last three games; they have rematch with rival Falcons next week. Saints won last five home games; they’re 3-2 as home favorites this year, winning games in Superdome by 14-8-20-3-10 points, with loss to Patriots. Saints won five of last seven series games; Jets are 3-2 in five visits to Bourbon Street. AFC East non-divisional road underdogs are 6-5 vs spread; NFC South home favorites are 5-9.

Cardinals (6-7) @ Redskins (5-8)— Washington lost six of last eight games; they’re 3-3 at home, 1-1 as home favorites. Redskins were outrushed 356-151 in last two games. Cardinals are 2-3 in true road games, 0-3 vs spread as road underdogs, with road losses by 12-27-10 points, and wins at Indy/SF. Arizona won last two series games, 30-20/31-23; Washington is 4-9 in its last 13 trips to the desert. NFC West road underdogs are 5-8 vs spread; NFC West favorites are 7-8 vs spread 5-5 at home. Over is 6-3 in last nine Redskin games, 3-1 in last four Arizona games.

Ravens (7-6) @ Browns (0-13)— Baltimore lost 39-38 thriller in Pittsburgh LW, snapping their 3-game win streak; Ravens scored 82 points in last two games, scoring 9 TD’s on their last 22 drives. Baltimore is 3-3 in true road games, 1-0 as a road favorite. Winless Cleveland is 3-10 vs spread, 2-5 at home; they lost two of last there home games in OT. In there last six games, Browns were outscored 90-37 in 2nd half. Ravens (-7.5) had five takeaways (+3), beat Cleveland 24-10 at home back in Week 2; Baltimore is 17-2 in last 19 series games, winning last three visits here, by 2-6-5 points. Favorites are 5-4 vs spread in AFC North divisional games this season. Four of Browns’ last six games went over total, as have seven of last nine Raven games.

Rams (9-4) @ Seahawks (8-5)— First place in NFC West is at stake here. LA turned ball over five times (-3) in 16-10 home loss to Seattle in Week 5; teams split last eight series games, but Rams are 1-11 in last 12 visits here. LA figures to get WR Woods (shoulder) back, which helps; in their last four games. Rams are 11-43 on 3rd down, but they’ve also scored TD on defense/special teams the last two weeks. LA is 5-1 on road, 2-1 as road underdogs. Seattle split its last six games; they’re 4-2 at home, 1-4 vs spread as home favorites. Seahawks haven’t allowed a first half TD in their last three games. Home side is 0-7-1 vs spread in NFC West divisional games this season. Over is 5-1 in Rams’ road games, 3-6 in last nine Seattle games.

Patriots (10-3) @ Steelers (11-2)— Since 2013, New England is 12-2 vs spread coming off a loss. Winner here will own home field advantage for top seed in AFC; if game were to go to OT, Pitt could play for tie, since they lead Pats by a game. Patriots scored 34.5 ppg in winning last four series games- they beat Steelers twice LY, 27-16 here, then 36-17 at home in playoffs. Short week for Pats after loss in Miami Monday; NE is 5-1 in true road games, 4-2 as road favorites. Steelers won their last eight games; five of their last six wins are by 5 or less points. Pitt is still without LB Shazier, so their defense is vulnerable. AFC East non-divisional road favorites are 3-2 vs spread; AFC North underdogs are 7-6-1, 1-2 at home. Under is 6-2 in last eight Patriot games; over is 3-0-1 in last four Steeler games.

Titans (8-5) @ 49ers (3-10)— Tennessee is game behind Jaguars in AFC South; they play J’ville in Week 17. Titans won six of last eight games, are 3-4 on road, 0-2 as a road dog. Tennessee did not score in second half in Arizona LW; they allowed total of only 41 points in last three games. 49ers won three of last four games after an 0-9 start; 49ers are 1-5 at home, they’re favored here for first time this season. Garoppolo is now 4-0 as an NFL starter. Titans/49ers split last six meetings; Tennessee won two of last three visits here. NFC West non-divisional home favorites are 4-3 vs spread; AFC South road underdogs are 4-4-1. Five of last six 49er games stayed under total, as did last three Titan games. Tennessee is 7-0 when it scores 20+ points.

Cowboys (7-6) @ Raiders (6-7)— Dallas won its last two games, scoring 38-30 points; they’re 4-2 on road, 4-1 as road favorites- they scored three TD’s in 8:00 span of 4th quarter to break tie game in New Jersey LW. Cowboys were held to 7-9-6 points in last three losses; they scored 8 TD’s on 22 drives in last two games. Dallas converted 20 of last 39 plays on 3rd down. Raiders are 4-3 in last seven games; they won last three home games, are 1-0 as home underdogs. Home side won last four series games; Dallas lost 19-13 in last visit here, in 2005. NFC East non-divisional favorites are 7-8 vs spread, 2-3 on road. AFC West underdogs are 6-5, 2-1 at home. Five of last six Dallas games stayed under total, as did last four Oakland games.

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 15

Sunday, December 17

Philadelphia @ NY Giants

Game 307-308
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
139.756
NY Giants
129.295
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 10 1/2
35
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 7 1/2
40
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-7 1/2); Under

Green Bay @ Carolina

Game 309-310
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Green Bay
129.873
Carolina
138.315
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 8 1/2
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
by 5 1/2
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-5 1/2); Under

Cincinnati @ Minnesota

Game 311-312
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
124.337
Minnesota
138.796
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 14 1/2
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 10
41
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-10); Over

Miami @ Buffalo

Game 313-314
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
129.873
Buffalo
128.521
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
30
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

Houston @ Jacksonville

Game 315-316
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
128.784
Jacksonville
135.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Jacksonville
by 7
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Jacksonville
by 13
38 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+13); Over

NY Jets @ New Orleans

Game 317-318
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Jets
128.458
New Orleans
149.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 21
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 15
47
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-15); Over

Arizona @ Washington

Game 319-320
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
126.339
Washington
133.943
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 7 1/2
40
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 4
44
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-4); Under

Baltimore @ Cleveland

Game 321-322
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
132.506
Cleveland
128.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 4
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
by 9
40
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+9); Over

LA Rams @ Seattle

Game 323-324
December 17, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Rams
135.667
Seattle
139.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Rams
by 1 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+1 1/2); Under

New England @ Pittsburgh

Game 325-326
December 17, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New England
135.455
Pittsburgh
136.885
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New England
by 3
53
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+3); Over

Tennessee @ San Francisco

Game 327-328
December 17, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee
132.203
San Francisco
130.144
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee
by 2
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
by 2
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee
(+2); Under

Dallas @ Oakland

Game 329-330
December 17, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
128.445
Oakland
130.895
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
Pick
46
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
Under

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NFL's biggest betting mismatches: Week 15
Monty Andrews

Chicago's 61.54-percent touchdown success rate in the red zone ranks behind only the Eagles, Raiders, Packers and Cowboys.

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (-5.5, 44)

Bears' red-zone success vs. Lions' downtrodden defense

The Detroit Lions can ill afford a letdown this weekend as they look to bolster their playoff chances against the division-rival Chicago Bears on Saturday afternoon at Ford Field. The Lions ended a two-game losing skid with a pivotal 24-21 win over the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay last weekend, and already have a three-point win in Chicago on their 2017 resume. But the Bears saw a major offensive breakout in Sunday's 33-7 win over Cincinnati, and have a major edge when it comes to red-zone performance.

The Bears hadn't done much with the football this season prior to last weekend, when they established a season high in points while racking up nearly 500 yards of total offense. And yet, Chicago has been one of the league's most prolific teams inside the opposition 20-yard line even before last week's drubbing; its 61.54-percent touchdown success rate in the red zone ranks behind only the Eagles, Raiders, Packers and Cowboys - and it's a significant step up from the 51.02-percent success rate it posted in 2016.

The Lions will need to tighten up a few areas if they aspire to make some noise in the NFC postseason picture - and among those is a deficiency when it comes to limiting opposing teams in the red zone. Detroit has surrendered six points on 63.83 percent of red-zone defensive stands; only the Browns, Packers and Dolphins have been more generous. The Lions scored enough points for that not to matter in their first go-around with the Bears - but they might not be so fortunate this time.

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-11.5, 39)

Texans' terrible pass defense vs. Jaguars' sensational sack ability

Injuries have completely unravelled the Texans' season as they continue to play out the string this weekend against the playoff-hungry Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston has suffered a litany of injury losses on both sides of the ball, and reached the low point of their campaign last weekend with a 15-14 home defeat at the hands of the lowly San Francisco 49ers. In order to prevent anyone else from winding up on the sidelines, they'll need to figure out how to slow down the league's most dominant pass rush.

Last weekend was a scary one for Texans fans, and the result was only part of the issue. Quarterback Tom Savage was removed from the game after a frightening hit, only to be re-inserted a short time later; he was removed again for good immediately afterward and subsequently diagnosed with a concussion. Whoever takes snaps this weekend will need to deal with an offensive line that has already yielded 41 sacks, tied for fourth-most in the NFL. Houston's 14 interceptions against are tied for fifth-most in the league.

Regardless of who Houston starts under center, the Jaguars will be ready - and certainly able - to drag him to the turf. Jacksonville has run roughshod over opposing quarterbacks in 2017, leading the league with 47 sacks - six more than runner-up Pittsburgh - for 305 sack yards lost. Not surprisingly, all that QB pressure has led to Jacksonville snagging 19 interceptions, second only to Baltimore. Look for the Jaguars to make life absolutely miserable for Houston's beleaguered offensive line this weekend.

Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers (-2, 44.5)

Titans' tremendous discipline vs. 49ers; penalty-flag party

The Titans have overcome inconsistency on both side of the ball to remain the AFC playoff hunt entering this weekend's showdown with the host 49ers. Tennessee is coming off a 12-7 setback to the Arizona Cardinals; it's just the second loss in the last eight games for the Titans, who feared they had lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to a knee injury but learned he should play this weekend. And while the 49ers are slight favorites, they're giving plenty away in the penalty flag department.

Tennessee hasn't been flashy this season, but it has exhibited tremendous discipline through its first 13 games. The Titans come into the week having been flagged just 75 times, the fourth-fewest accepted penalties in the league. Combined with being on the positive side of 101 accepted penalties from the opposition, and Tennessee's plus-26 penalty flag margin leads the NFL. The Titans also rank ninth in the NFL in total penalty yard margin at plus-93.

When things go bad, it can be hard to keep one's composure. And that certainly appears to be the case in San Francisco, where the 49ers have seen 104 accepted penalties go against them; only the rival Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins have accrued more yellow flags. Combine that with the fact that San Francisco has drawn just 76 opposition flags, and their minus-28 differential ranks ahead of only the Seahawks; they also rank second-last in penalty yard differential (minus-202).

Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+6, 47.5)

Falcons' drive-extension prowess vs. Buccaneers' third-down troubles

The Atlanta Falcons' quest to return to the Super Bowl hit a major speed bump in a five-week span earlier in the season - but the defending NFC champions have returned to form at the right time as they look to rise to the top of the competitive South division with a win Monday night at Tampa. The Falcons have won four of five and are coming off a critical 20-17 win over rival New Orleans; they also come into this one with a sizeable edge when it comes to third-down situations.

The Falcons were no doubt aided by an early injury to electrifying Saints running back Alvin Kamara, but they were still facing a formidable New Orleans defense - and they did exactly what they had to do, controlling the clock (34:41 time of possession) thanks in large part to a 7-for-12 showing on third down. That's nothing new to Atlanta, which leads the NFL in third-down conversion rate at 46.4 percent and has been even more effective over the last three games, converting at a 52.8-percent clip.

That bodes poorly for a Buccaneers team that has completely unravelled on third-down defense this season after leading the NFL in that category last season. Tampa Bay is allowing opponents to score or extend drives on a whopping 48.3 percent of third-down situations, after posting a 34.4-percent mark in 2016. The Lions extended the Bucs' misery by going 5-for-11 on third down in Sunday's win, and Tampa Bay would be fortunate to hold Atlanta to a similar success rate in the Monday nighter.

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Essential Week 15 betting tidbits and odds for NFL Sunday

The Seahawks kept Todd Gurley under wraps early in their first meeting this season with the Rams. Will they be able to repeat the performance with a number of key defensive starters sitting out?

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns (+7, 41)

The Ravens passing attack had been impotent for most of the season but Joe Flacco seems to have gotten back on track. Baltimore is third last in passing yards per game at 179.8 but the club has aired it out for more than 260 yards in each of its last two contests. The added element has helped the Ravens score 44 and 38 points in back-to-back efforts.

LINE HISTORY: The Ravens opened as 7.5-point favorites but most shops have dropped the number to a touchdown spread. The total opened at 40 and has gone up a point to 41.

TRENDS:

*The Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games.
*The Browns are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 home games.
*The Ravens are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against the Browns.

Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers (-3, 47)

The Packers get back the most important player in the league according to NFL oddsmakers. Multiple bookmakers have told us that Aaron Rodgers is worth up to 10 points to a spread. The quarterback is making his return for Green Bay after a seven-game absence.

Bettors need to ask – would the Packers have been 13-point road underdogs if Brett Hundley were starting instead of Rodgers?

LINE HISTORY: The line has been all over the place because of Rodgers’ return. Some books had the Panthers at one point this week giving six and other shops opened with the Packers as just 1-point road underdogs. Most shops are settling around a field goal spread. The total opened at 45 and has gone up to 47.

TRENDS:

*The Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games.
*The over is 4-0 in the Panthers’ last four games.

Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings (-11, 42)

The Bengals fired their offensive coordinator after Week 2 but their attack is beginning to peter out again. Cincinnati ranks 32nd in total offense and 28th in scoring offense after the club was held to seven points in last week’s loss to the Bears.

There doesn’t seem to be any type of successful halftime adjustments being made by the coaching staff. Last week was the third time this season Cincy was shut out in the second half of a game and the squad is last in the league in scoring in the final two quarters with an average of just 5.5 points per game.

LINE HISTORY: The Vikings opened between 10.5 and 11-point home favorites and the line has stayed put for the most part.

TRENDS:

*The Vikings are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with losing records.
*The Bengals are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

New York Jets at New Orleans Saints (-15.5, 47.5)

It’s now the Bryce Petty show in New York. The Jets third-year player is the next man up after starting quarterback Josh McCown broke his left hand. Petty’s performances as a pro haven’t been pretty. He completed just two of nine pass attempts for 14 yards in relief duty last week when McCown left the game – and that was with offensive coordinator John Morton keeping the kid gloves on for Petty.

LINE HISTORY: The books installed the Saints as 14.5-point chalk, bumped them up as high as 16 and now list the line at Saints -15.5.

TRENDS:

*The under is 5-2 in the Jets’ last seven games.
*The Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games.

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-11, 38)

Jags starting running back Leonard Fournette is questionable to play on Sunday because of a hamstring injury. Jacksonville is 2-0 straight up and against the spread in the two games it played this season with its rookie running back but those victories did come against the Colts and Bengals.

The Jags hadn’t been double-digit faves in 10 years but oddsmakers have them giving 10 or more points for the second time in three weeks. Jacksonville won 30-10 as a 10-point home fave against the Colts two weeks ago.

LINE HISTORY: Some shops opened with the Jags installed as 12.5-point favorites but just about every location has the spread at 11 points. The total opened at 39.5 and has been bet down to 38.

TRENDS:

*The Texans are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against AFC South opponents.
*The under is 5-1 in the Texans’ last six games.

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (+7.5, 40.5)

Carson Wentz will be missed by Eagles backers but maybe not against a team like the Giants. The Eagles own the second best rushing offense in the league while the Giants own the 31st ranked run defense. Running back Jay Ajayi is averaging 7.0 yards per carry since the Dolphins traded him to Philadelphia.

LINE HISTORY: The spread opened with the Eagles giving eight points. Most shops now list Philly as 7.5-point chalk. The total is holding around 40 points.

TRENDS:

*The Eagles are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games.
*The Eagles are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games against the G-Men.
*The under is 8-2 in the Giants’ last 10 home games.

Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins (-4, 41)

The Redskins offense has dropped off a cliff in recent weeks. Washington has scored just 28 points in its last two games after averaging 23.5 points over its first 11 games of the season.
Injuries to their offensive playmakers could be the root problem. Tight end Jordan Reed was placed on the injury reserve joining running backs Rob Kelley and Chris Thompson along with wideout Terrelle Pryor on the list.

Left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ryan Grant are also listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cards.

LINE HISTORY: The big movement on this game’s odds happened on the total. Oddsmakers opened with the over/under line set at 44 and it’s now down as low as 41.

TRENDS:

*The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games.
*The over is 25-9 in the Redskins’ last 34 games overall.

Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (-3, 39)

Miami backers might want to slow their roll regarding last week’s win over the Patriots. Jay Cutler had his best game in a Phins uniform and Tom Brady played his worst game of the season. The Dolphins didn’t allow a single New England third down conversion and won the time of possession battle 36 to 24.

The Dolphins haven’t been as explosive on the road this year. They’ve been outscored by a combined 91 points in five away games this season.

LINE HISTORY: The Bills opened as 3.5-point home faves but the line came down a half point to make the game a field-goal spread.

TRENDS:

*The over is 4-0 in the last four games between Miami and Buffalo.
*The over is 12-3 in the Bills’ last 15 home games.
*The over is 7-1 in the Dolphins’ last eight games.

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (-2, 47.5)

The last time the Rams and Seahawks played Pete Carroll’s defense locked up LA running back Todd Gurley to 50 yards on 16 offenses touches. Of course in that game, Seattle had defensive starters Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman and K.J. Wright. Chancellor and Sherman are out and Wright is listed as doubtful.

Gurley is the center of the Rams’ offense. He’s accounted for 13 of the team’s 35 offensive touchdowns and he’s second in the league behind Le’Veon Bell for total yards gained from scrimmage with 1637.

LINE HISTORY: The books opened with the Seahawks favored by a point and the line has crept a up to Seattle -2. The total opened at 48 and is now at 47.5 at most locations.

TRENDS:

*The Rams are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games.
*The under is 15-5-1 in the last 21 games between these two teams.

Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers (-1.5, 45)

The 49ers’ offensive line will have its hand full going against the Titans pass rush. Tennessee sacked Arizona quarterback Blaine Gabbert eight times last week and has 20 QB-takedowns over the last three games. San Francisco is tied for the seven most sacks allowed this season with 39.

LINE HISTORY: The 49ers opened as 2-point home chalk but the line is dropping closer to a pick’em as we get closer to game day.

TRENDS:

*The Titans are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 road games.
*The under is 5-1 in the 49ers’ last six games.

New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers (+2.5, 54.5)

The last time the Steelers were home underdogs was the last time they played the Patriots. New England was a 7.5-point fave at Pittsburgh last season but that was with Landry Jones – not Ben Roethlisberger starting under center.

Quarterback Tom Brady has thrown 24 TD pass compared to just three interceptions in nine career regular season games against the Steelers.

LINE HISTORY: The spread opened at Pitt +2 and the action seems to be on the Pats as the line slowly creeps to the field goal mark.

TRENDS:

*The Pats are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games.
*The over is 4-0 in the Steelers last four games.

Dallas Cowboys at Oakland Raiders (+3, 45.5)

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been instructed to “let it rip” from his head coach and offensive coordinator. The coaching staff says Carr has opted for the conservative pass option too often this season. Those instructions should be music to the ears of over bettors.

LINE HISTORY: Dallas opened as 2-point chalk and is a 3-point fave heading into Sunday. The total can be found between 45.5 and 46.5.

TRENDS:

*The Raiders are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games.
*The under is 5-1 in the Cowboys’ last six games.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 17

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VANDERBILT (3 - 6) at ARIZONA ST (9 - 0) - 12/17/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all games this season.
VANDERBILT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
VANDERBILT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
VANDERBILT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
VANDERBILT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ARIZONA ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.


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




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N CAROLINA (9 - 1) at TENNESSEE (7 - 1) - 12/17/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 131-90 ATS (+32.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 115-81 ATS (+25.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 299-243 ATS (+31.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 172-135 ATS (+23.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 172-134 ATS (+24.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-0 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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PENN ST (8 - 3) at GEORGE MASON (5 - 6) - 12/17/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
PENN ST is 62-39 ATS (+19.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 1-0 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 1-0 straight up against PENN 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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TEXAS ST (5 - 5) at COLORADO ST (4 - 6) - 12/17/2017, 5:00 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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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (5 - 4) at WASHINGTON (7 - 3) - 12/17/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/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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SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 3) at STANFORD (5 - 6) - 12/17/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 88-125 ATS (-49.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 86-124 ATS (-50.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
STANFORD is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
STANFORD is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
STANFORD is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.


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




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UC-SANTA BARBARA (8 - 2) at USC (5 - 3) - 12/17/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 2-0 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA 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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OLD DOMINION (7 - 3) at FAIRFIELD (4 - 5) - 12/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 34-56 ATS (-27.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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




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FURMAN (8 - 3) at UNC-WILMINGTON (2 - 6) - 12/17/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
FURMAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home 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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UT-CHATTANOOGA (5 - 5) at TENNESSEE TECH (7 - 4) - 12/17/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 44-66 ATS (-28.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE TECH 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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CS-NORTHRIDGE (1 - 8) at E WASHINGTON (3 - 8) - 12/17/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 36-61 ATS (-31.1 Units) in December games since 1997.


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




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IONA (5 - 4) at ST JOHNS (8 - 2) - 12/17/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.


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




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MERCER (6 - 4) at LASALLE (5 - 6) - 12/17/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MERCER is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
LASALLE is 19-40 ATS (-25.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
LASALLE is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 0-0 against the spread versus MERCER over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 1-0 straight up against MERCER 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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S DAKOTA (10 - 3) at SAN JOSE ST (2 - 7) - 12/17/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S DAKOTA is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 100-133 ATS (-46.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 100-133 ATS (-46.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.


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




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UC-RIVERSIDE (3 - 6) at MONTANA (5 - 4) - 12/17/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 1-0 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 1-0 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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FLORIDA A&M (1 - 12) at GEORGIA TECH (4 - 4) - 12/17/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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




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WAKE FOREST (6 - 4) at COASTAL CAROLINA (5 - 5) - 12/18/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
COASTAL CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 2-0 straight up against COASTAL CAROLINA 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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NORTHEASTERN (6 - 4) at KENT ST (5 - 5) - 12/18/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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N ILLINOIS (5 - 4) at MARQUETTE (7 - 3) - 12/18/2017, 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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CHARLOTTE (3 - 6) at E CAROLINA (5 - 4) - 12/18/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
E CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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TX-ARLINGTON (7 - 3) at CREIGHTON (8 - 2) - 12/18/2017, 9:00 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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IUPUI (2 - 6) at GONZAGA (8 - 2) - 12/18/2017, 9:00 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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BOISE ST (10 - 1) at SMU (8 - 3) - 12/18/2017, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 1-0 straight up against SMU 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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VALPARAISO (8 - 3) at SANTA CLARA (3 - 7) - 12/18/2017, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
SANTA CLARA is 1-0 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
SANTA CLARA is 1-0 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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NEBRASKA-OMAHA (2 - 10) at KANSAS (7 - 2) - 12/18/2017, 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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QUINNIPIAC (3 - 7) at DREXEL (5 - 5) - 12/18/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 1-0 against the spread versus QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 1-0 straight up against QUINNIPIAC 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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N ARIZONA (2 - 9) at S FLORIDA (5 - 6) - 12/18/2017, 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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IDAHO (7 - 3) at W MICHIGAN (6 - 4) - 12/18/2017, 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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IUPU-FT WAYNE (6 - 5) at INDIANA (5 - 5) - 12/18/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 1-1 against the spread versus IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 1-1 straight up against IUPU-FT WAYNE 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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DENVER (5 - 7) at MONTANA ST (6 - 5) - 12/18/2017, 9:00 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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TENNESSEE ST (5 - 4) at TEXAS (6 - 3) - 12/18/2017, 9:00 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 DAKOTA ST (5 - 5) at ARIZONA (7 - 3) - 12/18/2017, 9:00 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (2 - 8) at IDAHO ST (3 - 5) - 12/18/2017, 9:00 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.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Sunday, December 17

Arizona State is one of four unbeaten teams in country; they’re 5-0 vs top 100 teams, with three wins by 10+ points. ASU is 9-0 vs schedule #82. Sun Devils are shooting 42.7% on arc, have #3 eFG% in country. Vanderbilt lost five of its last six games; they lost 69-60 at Belmont in their only true road game and Balmont is also in Nashville, so it was a busride. Vandy is 0-5 vs top 100 teams, with three losses by 5 or less points- this is their first game in 11 days. Pac-12 home favorites are 24-23 against the spread; SEC underdogs are 12-13.

North Carolina is 9-1 vs schedule #61; they won by 24 at Stanford in their only true road game. This game is a rare sellout in Knoxville. All nine Tar Heel wins are by 10+ points; they’re #230 experience team but they’ve got a senior PG- this is their first game in 11 days. Tennessee is 8-1 vs schedule #54; this is their first game in 8 days. Vols are #264 experience team that has four top 100 wins- their only loss was by 9 to Villanova on a neutral floor. ACC road favorites are 7-2 vs spread; SEC underdogs are 12-13, 1-2 at home.

Texas State is 4-5 vs schedule #340; they’re 1-3 in true road games, with losses by 19-4-8 points, and a win at Pacific. Bobcats are turning ball over 23.4% of time (#330), while playing 16th-slowest tempo in country. Colorado State is lost six of its last eight games; they’re 2-0 vs teams outside top 200, winning by 11-12 points. Rams are turning ball over 20.7% of time, shooting only 30.3% behind arc- this is their first game in nine days. Sun Belt underdogs are 22-19 vs spread away from home; Mountain West home favorites are 22-10.

Washington won five of its last six games; they’re #310 experience team that is playing pace #59. Huskies are 4-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with wins by 10-5-14-13 points. Washington’s losses are all vs top 60 teams- they also beat Kansas in KC. LMU lost three of its last four D-I games; they’re 2-3 in true road games, with losses by 5-20-4 points. Lions are turning ball over 22.1% of time- this is their first game in eight days. WCC road underdogs are 5-10 vs spread; Pac-12 home favorites are 24-23.

San Francisco is 6-3 vs schedule #329; they’re #268 experience team that is playing pace #209. Dons out only road game by 18 at Arizona State; they’re shooting only 31.4% on arc, 45.6% inside it. USF’s best win was over #168 Cal-Davis. Stanford lost five of its last seven games; they’re experience team #306 that is 5-3 vs teams ranked outside top 100- they have two losses vs teams ranked outside top 200. Cardinal is turning ball over 22.1% of the time. Pac-12 home favorites are 24-23 vs spread; WCC road underdogs are 5-10.

UCSB lost to USC by 12-22 points the last two years; Gauchos won their last seven games, with three road wins, but none of those were top 100 games- they lost by 19 at Texas A&M in their only top 100 tilt. USC lost three of last four games but all three losses are to top 30 teams; Trojans are without suspended Melton, one of their best players who hasn’t played yet this year- that hurts their depth. USC is still #105 experience team that is 5-3 vs schedule #56. Pac-12 home favorites are 24-23 vs spread; WCC road underdogs are 5-10.

Old Dominion is 7-3 vs schedule #228; Monarchs are #99 experience team that is playing pace #327- they’re 1-2 on true road games- all three of those were in Virginia. OSU is 4-0 vs teams rank outside top 200, with all four wins by 16+ points. Fairfield lost five of its last seven games; they’re 0-2 vs top 100 teams, losing by 42 to Purdue, 22 to Houston. This is Fairfield’s first home game in 33 days. Stags are #266 experience team that is shooting 29.2% on the arc. C-USA favorites are 5-8 vs spread away from home; MAAC home underdogs are 5-2.

Furman won five of its last six games but is 0-2 on road, losing to Butler/Duke; Paladins are #57 experience team that has a new coach- they’re 4-2 vs teams ranked below #150, with all four wins by 9+ points. NC-Wilmington lost its last five games, none of which were at home; Seahawks are 1-6 vs schedule #57 with a new coach- they’re playing pace #9, but are #331 in country at forcing turnovers, are shooting only 45.9% inside arc- they’re not getting easy shots. SoCon favorites are 10-3 vs spread, 2-0 on road; CAA home underdogs are 3-5.

Home side won last three Chattanooga-Tennessee Tech games; Tigers lost by 11 here in their last visit, three years ago. Mocs are 3-5 vs schedule #260; they’re 0-4 in true road games, with last two road losses by combined total of nine points. Tech lost its last three games after a 6-1 start; Tigers are #3 experience team in country that is playing pace #52. Tech is 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with wins by 14-1-30 points. OVC home favorites are 6-3 vs spread; SoCon road underdogs are 14-16. Tigers are shooting 38.3% on the arc.

Iona-St John’s are playing for first time in 22 years, because Red Storm refused to play them until Mullin became coach- this is much bigger deal for Gaels than for Johnnies. Iona won its last four games after a 1-4 start- they’re 0-2 in top 10 0games, losing by 9 at Syracuse, 13 at Northern Kentucky. St John’s hasn’t played in 9 days; they’re forcing turnovers 27.2% of time (#3). Three of their four top 200 wins were by 8 or less points. Johnnies are experience team #223. Big East home favorites are 19-12 vs spread; MAAC road underdogs are 14-15.

LaSalle won 98-96 at Mercer in 3OT’s LY, blowing a 7-point lead with 2:03 left in regulation. Explorers lost six of last eight games despite being #35 experience team; they’re 3-1 at home with a win over Temple and 2-point loss to Drexel. Mercer lost three of last four D-I games; they’re 1-3 in true road games, with losses by 9-24-2 points- their last loss was in double OT at Memphis. Bears are #14 experience team that is shooting 42.2% on arc this season. A-14 home favorites are 16-19 vs spread; SoCon road underdogs are 14-16.

South Dakota is 10-3 vs schedule #304; Coyotes are 3-2 in true road games with only losses at TCU/Duke, top 20 teams. USD is 3-0 vs teams outside the top 300, with wins by 29-28-13 points; they’re #122 experience team that could be looking ahead to Tuesday’s game at UCLA. San Jose State has new coach; their best player bolted when the old coach quit. Spartans are 1-7 vs D-I teams, turning ball over 23.5% of the time. Summit League road favorites are 4-2 away from home; Mountain West home underdogs are 4-2.

Montana won 71-63 in Riverside LY, holding Highlanders to 2-17 on arc; Griz is 3-4 vs schedule #81 this year- they’re shooting 24.3% on arc this year, 2nd-worst in country. Montana split pair of games vs Big West teams already this season. Riverside is 2-6 vs D-I teams but they won at Cal in their opener; UCR is #80 experience team but they’re turning ball over 23% of time, while shooting only 26.9% of time. They’ve been off for nine days since upsetting Air Force in last game. Big Sky home favorites are 6-2 vs spread; Big West underdogs are 21-17 away from home.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Sunday, December 17

Trend Report

NORTHERN KENTUCKY @ UMBC
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

No trends to report
UMBC

No trends to report
SAINT PETER'S @ LIU-BROOKLYN
SAINT PETER'S

Saint Peter's is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
Saint Peter's is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
LIU-BROOKLYN

No trends to report
NORTH CAROLINA A&T @ DUQUESNE
NORTH CAROLINA A&T

No trends to report
DUQUESNE

Duquesne is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Duquesne is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE @ BOSTON COLLEGE
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE

No trends to report
BOSTON COLLEGE

Boston College is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Boston College is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
OLD DOMINION @ FAIRFIELD
OLD DOMINION

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Old Dominion's last 8 games on the road
Old Dominion is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
FAIRFIELD

Fairfield is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Fairfield is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
BINGHAMTON @ SACRED HEART
BINGHAMTON

No trends to report
SACRED HEART

No trends to report
SIENA @ BRYANT
SIENA

Siena is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Siena is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
BRYANT

No trends to report
ELON @ BOSTON UNIVERSITY
ELON

Elon is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Elon's last 6 games on the road
BOSTON UNIVERSITY

No trends to report
AIR FORCE @ ARMY
AIR FORCE

Air Force is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
ARMY

No trends to report
RIO GRANDE @ MIAMI-OHIO
RIO GRANDE

No trends to report
MIAMI-OHIO

No trends to report
GARDNER-WEBB @ HAMPTON
GARDNER-WEBB

No trends to report
HAMPTON

No trends to report
WOFFORD @ HIGH POINT
WOFFORD

Wofford is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
HIGH POINT

No trends to report
FURMAN @ UNC WILMINGTON
FURMAN

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Furman's last 5 games on the road
Furman is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
UNC WILMINGTON

UNC Wilmington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UNC Wilmington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
MILLIGAN @ WILLIAM & MARY
MILLIGAN

No trends to report
WILLIAM & MARY

William & Mary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
William & Mary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
CENTRAL ARKANSAS @ MOREHEAD STATE
CENTRAL ARKANSAS

No trends to report
MOREHEAD STATE

Morehead State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Morehead State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
ABILENE CHRISTIAN @ LIPSCOMB
ABILENE CHRISTIAN

No trends to report
LIPSCOMB

No trends to report
CORNELL COLLEGE @ NEBRASKA-OMAHA
CORNELL COLLEGE

No trends to report
NEBRASKA-OMAHA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska-Omaha's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Nebraska-Omaha's last 8 games
VANDERBILT @ ARIZONA STATE
VANDERBILT

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Vanderbilt's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vanderbilt's last 5 games
ARIZONA STATE

Arizona State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
STONY BROOK @ PROVIDENCE
STONY BROOK

No trends to report
PROVIDENCE

Providence is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Providence's last 6 games at home
NORTH CAROLINA @ TENNESSEE
NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Carolina's last 6 games on the road
TENNESSEE

Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
SAVANNAH STATE @ BAYLOR
SAVANNAH STATE

No trends to report
BAYLOR

Baylor is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Baylor is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
CHATTANOOGA @ TENNESSEE TECH
CHATTANOOGA

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chattanooga's last 9 games on the road
Chattanooga is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
TENNESSEE TECH

Tennessee Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Tennessee Tech is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
UC RIVERSIDE @ MONTANA
UC RIVERSIDE

UC Riverside is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montana
UC Riverside is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
MONTANA

Montana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Montana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing UC Riverside
FLORIDA A&M @ GEORGIA TECH
FLORIDA A&M

No trends to report
GEORGIA TECH

Georgia Tech is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
PENN STATE @ GEORGE MASON
PENN STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State's last 5 games
Penn State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing George Mason
GEORGE MASON

George Mason is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
George Mason is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M @ HOUSTON
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M

No trends to report
HOUSTON

Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
LAMAR @ SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
LAMAR

No trends to report
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Southern Illinois is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
MIDWAY UNIVERSITY @ EVANSVILLE
MIDWAY UNIVERSITY

No trends to report
EVANSVILLE

Evansville is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Evansville is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
CAL STATE-NORTHRIDGE @ EASTERN WASHINGTON
CAL STATE-NORTHRIDGE

Cal State-Northridge is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Eastern Washington
Cal State-Northridge is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Washington
EASTERN WASHINGTON

Eastern Washington is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cal State-Northridge
IONA @ ST. JOHN'S
IONA

Iona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Iona is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
ST. JOHN'S

St. John's is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
St. John's is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
MERCER @ LA SALLE
MERCER

No trends to report
LA SALLE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of La Salle's last 6 games at home
La Salle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
MAINE @ SAINT JOSEPH'S
MAINE

No trends to report
SAINT JOSEPH'S

Saint Joseph's is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games
Saint Joseph's is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
WESTERN CAROLINA @ UNC ASHEVILLE
WESTERN CAROLINA

Western Carolina is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Carolina's last 7 games
UNC ASHEVILLE

No trends to report
TEXAS STATE @ COLORADO STATE
TEXAS STATE

Texas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
COLORADO STATE

Colorado State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Colorado State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
RADFORD @ NEVADA
RADFORD

No trends to report
NEVADA

Nevada is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Nevada is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT @ WASHINGTON
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT

Loyola Marymount is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
WASHINGTON

Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
SOUTH DAKOTA @ SAN JOSE STATE
SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
South Dakota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
SAN JOSE STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose State's last 7 games
San Jose State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
SAN FRANCISCO @ STANFORD
SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
STANFORD

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Stanford's last 5 games
Stanford is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
DELAWARE @ DELAWARE STATE
DELAWARE

Delaware is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Delaware State
Delaware is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Delaware State
DELAWARE STATE

No trends to report
UC-SANTA BARBARA @ USC
UC-SANTA BARBARA

UC-Santa Barbara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
UC-Santa Barbara is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
USC

USC is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing UC-Santa Barbara
USC is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
UTAH VALLEY @ HAWAII
UTAH VALLEY

Utah Valley is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Utah Valley is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
HAWAII

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

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Sunday, December 17

Vanderbilt @ Arizona State

Game 809-810
December 17, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vanderbilt
63.897
Arizona State
69.499
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona State
by 5 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona State
by 11 1/2
154 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vanderbilt
(+11 1/2); Under

North Carolina @ Tennessee

Game 811-812
December 17, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Carolina
70.437
Tennessee
72.839
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee
by 2 1/2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Carolina
by 1
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee
(+1); Over

Penn State @ George Mason

Game 813-814
December 17, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Penn State
65.723
George Mason
50.203
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Penn State
by 15 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Penn State
by 11 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(-11 1/2); Over

Texas State @ Colorado State

Game 815-816
December 17, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
46.807
Colorado State
55.387
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado State
by 8 1/2
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado State
by 5
135
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado State
(-5); Under

Loyola Marymount @ Washington

Game 817-818
December 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Loyola Marymount
54.367
Washington
59.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 8 1/2
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Loyola Marymount
(+8 1/2); Under

San Francisco @ Stanford

Game 819-820
December 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
55.262
Stanford
58.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Stanford
by 2 1/2
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Stanford
by 7
139 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+7); Over

Santa Barbara @ USC

Game 821-822
December 17, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Santa Barbara
55.423
USC
71.598
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 16
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 13 1/2
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
USC
(-13 1/2); Over

Old Dominion @ Fairfield

Game 823-824
December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Old Dominion
58.219
Fairfield
49.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Old Dominion
by 9
128
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Old Dominion
by 6 1/2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Old Dominion
(-6 1/2); Under

Furman @ NC-Wilmington

Game 825-826
December 17, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Furman
56.784
NC-Wilmington
58.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC-Wilmington
by 1 1/2
168
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Furman
by 2 1/2
162 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NC-Wilmington
(+2 1/2); Over

Chattanooga @ Tennessee Tech

Game 827-828
December 17, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chattanooga
54.904
Tennessee Tech
56.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee Tech
by 1 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee Tech
by 5 1/2
140
Dunkel Pick:
Chattanooga
(+5 1/2); Under

Northridge @ East Washington

Game 829-830
December 17, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northridge
39.430
East Washington
54.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
East Washington
by 15 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
East Washington
by 13
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
East Washington
(-13); Over

Iona @ St John's

Game 831-832
December 17, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Iona
52.549
St John's
66.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St John's
by 14
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St John's
by 9
153 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St John's
(-9); Under

Mercer @ LaSalle

Game 833-834
December 17, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Mercer
55.262
LaSalle
54.338
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mercer
by 1
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LaSalle
by 3
140
Dunkel Pick:
Mercer
(+3); Under

South Dakota @ San Jose St

Game 835-836
December 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Dakota
48.691
San Jose St
42.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Dakota
by 6
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Dakota
by 10 1/2
139 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose St
(+10 1/2); Over

Cal Riverside @ Montana

Game 837-838
December 17, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cal Riverside
43.552
Montana
57.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montana
by 14 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montana
by 11
136
Dunkel Pick:
Montana
(-11); Over

Florida A&M @ Georgia Tech

Game 839-840
December 17, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida A&M
33.762
Georgia Tech
62.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia Tech
by 29
119
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia Tech
by 22
126
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Tech
(-22); Under

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NBA

Sunday, December 17

Kings won four of last five games with Toronto; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Canada. Last five series games stayed under total. Sacramento lost four of its last six games; they’re 5-1 vs spread in last six tries as a road underdog. Six of their last nine games went over total. Raptors won eight of their last nine games; they’re 6-5 as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Orlando won its last three games with the Pistons; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five visits here. Three of last four series games stayed under total. Magic lost their last four games; they’re 0-5 vs spread in last five games as road underdogs. Five of their last seven games stayed under total. Detroit won its last two games after an 0-7 skid; they lost last three home games. Under is 8-0-1 in their last nine games. Pistons are 5-4-1 as home favorites.

Pacers won their last four games with Brooklyn; home side won six of last seven series games. Indiana is 2-3 vs spread in last five games at Barclays Center. Six of last eight series games went over total. Pacers are on road for first time in 16 days; they’re 2-1 as road favorites. Four of their last five games went under total. Nets lost three of last four games; they’re 6-3 as home dogs. Eight of their last ten games stayed under the total.

Cavaliers won four of last five games with Washington; road team won six of last eight in series. Cleveland is 4-2 vs spread in last six games in this building. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games. Cavaliers won four in row, nine of last ten games; they’re 4-5 as road favorites. Five of their last seven games stayed under total. Wizards won four of last six games; they’re 4-7 vs spread at home, all as favorites. Eight of last ten Washington games stayed under.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Sunday, December 17

Trend Report

SACRAMENTO @ TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

ORLANDO @ DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando

INDIANA @ BROOKLYN
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games at home

CLEVELAND @ WASHINGTON
Cleveland is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, December 17

Sacramento @ Toronto

Game 801-802
December 17, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
111.576
Toronto
127.983
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 15 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 12 1/2
206
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-12 1/2); Over

Orlando @ Detroit

Game 803-804
December 17, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
112.838
Detroit
126.786
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 14
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 10 1/2
202
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-10 1/2); Under

Indiana @ Brooklyn

Game 805-806
December 17, 2017 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
117.309
Brooklyn
118.225
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 1
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 3
217
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+3); Over

Cleveland @ Washington

Game 807-808
December 17, 2017 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
121.735
Washington
123.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
213
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+1 1/2); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 17

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SACRAMENTO (9 - 19) at TORONTO (19 - 8) - 12/17/2017, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=98 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ORLANDO (11 - 19) at DETROIT (16 - 13) - 12/17/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 44-66 ATS (-28.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 112-159 ATS (-62.9 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (16 - 13) at BROOKLYN (11 - 17) - 12/17/2017, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-2 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (22 - 8) at WASHINGTON (16 - 13) - 12/17/2017, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 395-461 ATS (-112.1 Units) in home games since 1996.

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Sunday, December 17

Blues blanked Winnipeg 2-0 at home last nite, snapping 6-game series skid; St Louis lost 5-3/3-0 in last two visits to Manitoba. Over is 3-1 in their last four visits to Winnipeg. Blues won five of its last seven games, scoring 10 goals in winning last two road games. Eight of last ten St Louis games stayed under the total. Jets lost five of their last six games; they’re 4-1 in last five home games. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Road side won five of last six Minnesota-Chicago games. Blackhawks won four of their last five games with Minnesota; four of those five went over total. Wild won four of last five visits to the Windy City. Minnesota won six of its last eight games; they’re 2-3 in last five road games, with both wins in OT. Four of their last five games stayed under. Chicago won its last four games, giving up six goals. Under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Home side won 8 of last 10 Calgary-Vancouver games; Flames lost three of last four visits here, but are 6-4 in last ten series games overall, with last three going over total. Calgary lost its last three games, outscored 7-3; their last three road games all went OT/SO. Five of Flames’ last six games stayed under total. Canucks lost four of last five games; they’re 3-2 in last five games at home. Last four Vancouver games went over total.

Las Vegas coach Gallant was fired by Florida last year; chances are this means little more to him. Panthers lost six of last eight games, with three of those losses in OT/SO. Florida’s last three games stayed under total. Las Vegas won five of last six games, with four of the six going to OT/SO. Knights won three of last four home games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Sunday, December 17

Trend Report

ST. LOUIS @ WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Winnipeg is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Winnipeg is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis

MINNESOTA @ CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

CALGARY @ VANCOUVER
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games
Vancouver is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Calgary

FLORIDA @ LAS VEGAS
Florida is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Florida's last 12 games on the road
Las Vegas is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Las Vegas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, December 17


St. Louis @ Winnipeg

Game 51-52
December 17, 2017 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
12.319
Winnipeg
10.499
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
N/A

Minnesota @ Chicago

Game 53-54
December 17, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
11.223
Chicago
12.314
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
N/A

Calgary @ Vancouver

Game 55-56
December 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
11.619
Vancouver
10.287
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
N/A

Florida @ Vegas

Game 57-58
December 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
11.774
Vegas
10.704
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-180
6
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+160); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 17

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ST LOUIS (22-10-0-2, 46 pts.) at WINNIPEG (18-10-0-5, 41 pts.) - 12/17/2017, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 6-4 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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MINNESOTA (17-12-0-3, 37 pts.) at CHICAGO (16-11-0-5, 37 pts.) - 12/17/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 11-1 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-4 ATS (+11.7 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-21 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 3-10 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-4-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)

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CALGARY (16-14-0-3, 35 pts.) at VANCOUVER (15-14-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/17/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 8-5 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 8-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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FLORIDA (12-15-0-5, 29 pts.) at VEGAS (20-9-0-2, 42 pts.) - 12/17/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 47-67 ATS (-25.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 28-42 ATS (-15.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 104-159 ATS (+267.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 156-235 ATS (+409.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
VEGAS is 20-11 ATS (+31.2 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 20-11 ATS (+8.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
VEGAS is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.

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