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MegaLocks Friday night Bowl write-up..............

2017 IDAHO BOWL – CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs WYOMING

WYOMING -3 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (45.5)

MEGALOCKS LINE – Pick em
Sagarin ratings – Wyoming -1
“Vegas” Implied Projected Score: Wyoming 24.25 Central Michigan 21.25

The Game
Potato Bowl time, yo !
This is a sneaky-good Friday afternoon match-up as Wyoming battles Central Michigan on the SMURF TURF in Boise, Idaho. Wyoming had a fine 7-5 record considering that their star QB Josh Allen missed some time with injury. FIRE UP CHIPS finished up with FIVE straight wins and ended up 2nd in the competitive MAC West.
The Match-Up
Wyoming offense vs Central Michigan defense
It’s been really tough to watch the Cowboys’ offense this season. Even with a healthy Josh Allen under center the Pokes struggled to move the ball on the ground and through the air. The big story is the status of Allen. Right now he is expected to play, but as you know, a lot can change between now and game day when you are talking about a potential first round NFL draft pick nursing a “sore shoulder”. We did our work assuming he will play, although to be honest, we would be a little surprised if he risked a ton of money by playing in this game.
Allen has struggled due to a lack of weapons at RB or WR. Allen had just 13 TD passes this season (missed time due to injury), their leading RB has 474 yards and their top WR has just 520. Only one receiver had a catch of over 50 yards and that was a yuuuuuuge 53 yard reception by CJ Johnson. The Pokes ended the season ranked #125 (!!) in total offense and managed just 4.7 yards per play (#11 Mountain West). They finished up the 2017 regular season #114 in 3rd down conversions.
FIRE UP CHIPS had an excellent season defensively finishing up ranked #2 in the MAC in yards per play allowed, #55 in total defense (FBS) and #7 in pass efficiency defense (FBS). Amaze your local sketchy massage parlor employee with this gem – Central Michigan was #1 in the FBS in forced turnovers. They allowed just 13 TD passes all season and picked off 19. It seems to us that with Josh Allen or NO Josh Allen the Pokes are going to struggle to score points.
Central Michigan offense vs Wyoming defense
FIRE UP CHIPS were pretty average statistically this season (#71 offense FBS) but they did heat up down the stretch scoring 56,35,42,42 and 31 in their final five games. QB Sugar Shane Morris is a mortal lock to clear 3,000 yards in this game and has been solid this year, although to be honest, we are not crazy about the 13 INTs. That is particularly true when going up against an excellent Wyoming defense that was #2 in the FBS in forced turnovers. FIRE UP CHIPS have a balanced offense with an underrated RB in J Ward (988 yards rushing, 41 receptions), a fine 1-2 punch at WR (C Willis, M Chapman 1,400 yards and 14 TDs combined) along with star TE Tyler Conklin who is healthy after missing a lot of the season due to injury. It is no secret that FIRE UP CHIPS started to roll on offense once he got healthy. The bad news ? The Wyoming defense is excellent (#22 FBS, #1 yards per play allowed in MW) and yielded just 3,13,14,13 and 20 points in their last five contests. They had a bit of a SOFT UNDERBELLY vs the run but were excellent defending the pass (T7 FBS – 10 TD passes allowed).
Motivation / Intangibles
Wyoming – This is a bit of a tough read. There is the Josh Allen distraction. And our Wyoming INSIDERS tell us that they are not super geeked up to be playing in Boise against a MAC opponent. Colorado St was close to home in their bowl game and we saw how much they loved it.
Grade – Below Average.
Central Michigan – It’s a LONG way from home. And it’s cold, yo. The good news ? They are on a roll and can play the “nobody respects us” card. The seniors on this team have unfinished business (0-3 last three years in bowl games).
Grade – Average to Above Average.
MEGA BOWL BITES

As noted above both teams are excellent at forcing turnovers and are ranked #1 and #2 in the FBS…..The combined turnover margin of these two squads is (+24)……Central Michigan only played five home games this season and are used to being road warriors……Close your eyes if there are field goals attempted from over 40 yards….The teams combined to go just 5/10 from that distance.
Summary
Two really scrappy teams. Let’s goooo !

Josh Allen. Will he play ? Will he sit ? We feel that FIRE UP CHIPS are the better team (it’s close) and that they can beat the Pokes regardless of who starts at QB. If Allen decides to pass on the game we think the Chips win the game by at least a TD.
Conclusion
Official play: Central Michigan +3 -106 (sent 5:12 pm EST Dec 19) (play down to +1.5)

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Aqueduct

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

Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $55000 Class Rating: 87

FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 10 BAD GUY 8/1

# 6 ODIN'S STEED 5/1

# 1 NOW A FACTOR 12/1

I think BAD GUY is a strong pick especially at a such a nice price. Recorded a solid speed figure in the latest race. Can run another good one in this contest. ODIN'S STEED - Baker has this colt racing well and is a solid selection based on the decent Speed Figures garnered in route races as of late. Earning some nice money in dirt route contests. NOW A FACTOR - There is a strong possibility of an increase in speed as this gelding changes blinkers (on) for the first time.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs

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

Race 2 - Allowance - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $42000 Class Rating: 84

FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 23, 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 QUALITY PRODUCTION 2/1

# 1 MASTERLY 3/1

# 5 JONAS G. 6/1

QUALITY PRODUCTION looks to be a very strong contender. Has strong early speed and will most likely fare soundly versus this field. Should be given a shot - I like the figs from the last contest. This equine has a wonderful win percentage in dirt sprints. MASTERLY - Has strong Equibase speed figs and has to be considered for a wager in this competition. Has a solid shot here if you like back class. JONAS G. - Going in a dirt sprint race gives this gelding a very good shot. Ought to come out sharp - I have liked the way this gelding has moved swiftly to the lead recently.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Fair Grounds - Race #5 - Post: 3:05pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20,000 Class Rating: 70

Rating: 4

#2 ROUSSALKA (ML=6/1)
#1 HONOR BAR (ML=8/1)


ROUSSALKA - Glover has this filly signed up for the perfect event. HONOR BAR - Rode this thoroughbred on November 26th and Lanerie is back again in the irons in today's contest. The return on investment when Lanerie and Forster partner up is terrific.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 SACRED STORM (ML=7/2), #4 DREAM GAL (ML=9/2), #3 DIVORCE (ML=5/1),

SACRED STORM - Really had to show me much more than that last time out. Never made much of an impact. DREAM GAL - This questionable contender will likely be at the back of the pack as this bunch crosses the finish. DIVORCE - Today's race is 6 furlongs. Hasn't finished in the money in a short distance race in the last couple months. Not the best of signals.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - HONOR BAR - Watch out for this filly. Forster gives her Lasix for the second straight time. My historical data says this thoroughbred should perform well today.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #2 ROUSSALKA on the win end if we get at least 7/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Hawthorne - Race #1 - Post: 12:55pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,800 Class Rating: 63

Rating: 4

#6 REQUEST A LAWYER (ML=6/1)


REQUEST A LAWYER - You probably want to toss out that last clash at Mountaineer Park on the mud where he finished out of the money. Should do well today without the slop. This animal is utmost in earnings per start (EPS). He looks solid in today's event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 READY TO FIGHT (ML=4/5), #5 DAYJUR BEST (ML=5/1), #4 JODYNBUD (ML=8/1),

READY TO FIGHT - You always believe this animal has a shot to be victorious, but he fails most of the time. DAYJUR BEST - Equibase speed figures tell a tale of dropping physical condition. Should have at least finished in the money in the last two months in a sprint event to be worth the chance at nominal odds in a sprint. This questionable contender ran a mediocre speed figure last time out. He shouldn't show signs of improvement and will likely suffer defeat in today's race running that figure. JODYNBUD - Not easy to play any thoroughbred in a sprint race at 8/1 when he hasn't shown any successful endeavors in sprints in the last two months. Don't feel this racer will make a winning move in today's race. That last speed rating was substandard when compared with today's class figure.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #6 REQUEST A LAWYER to win if we can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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

Laurel Park - Race 2

EXACTA &TRIFECTA / DAILY DOUBLE (RACES 2-3) / 10 cent SUPERFECTA 50 cent PICK 3 (RACES 2-3-4) / 50 cent PICK 4 (RACES 2-3-4-5)


Claiming $5,000 • 1 1/16 Miles • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 73 • Purse: $15,000 • Post: 1:00P
(PLUS UP TO 30% MBF) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JUNE 22 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE OCTOBER 22 ALLOWED2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 22 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, FOR EACH $250 TO $4,500 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY) (WINNERS PREFERRED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * ASK ME I MIGHT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the to p three in TrackMaster Power Rating. CHAMPAGNE TIME: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. WEATHERURNOT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
3
ASK ME I MIGHT
9/5

7/2
6
CHAMPAGNE TIME
2/1

6/1
1
WEATHERURNOT
4/1

8/1
5
NORTHERN PRANCER
5/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
WEATHERURNOT
1

4/1
Front-runner
68

55

64.2

56.4

47.4
3
ASK ME I MIGHT
3

9/5
Front-runner
80

64

59.4

62.2

57.2
5
NORTHERN PRANCER
5

5/1
Trailer
76

67

63.2

63.2

55.2
6
CHAMPAGNE TIME
6

2/1
Trailer
78

58

32.2

62.2

56.2
4
STREET MIZ
4

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
81

75

39.8

51.6

48.1
2
CLOUDS OF TITIAN
2

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
71

60

26.3

41.6

31.6

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Tampa Bay Downs

Tampa Bay Downs - Race 2

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta ($.50 minimum) / Superfecta ($.10 minimum) Pick 3 ($.50 minimum) (Races 2-3-4) / Super High 5


Claiming $5,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 84 • Purse: $10,400 • Post: 12:54
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE JUNE 22. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 22 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. NANO'S CROWN is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * NANO'S CROWN: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and horse has run well in the past in its first and/or second starts after a long layoff. Horse ha s the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. HIGH HEEL LADY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SEDUCTIVE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the di stance/surface. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20.
4
NANO'S CROWN
2/1

3/1
7
HIGH HEEL LADY
3/1

7/1
1
SEDUCTIVE
6/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
NANO'S CROWN
4

2/1
Front-runner
87

76

76.8

76.8

74.8
7
HIGH HEEL LADY
7

3/1
Stalker
83

72

83.6

74.8

68.3
1
SEDUCTIVE
1

6/1
Trailer
78

80

51.6

73.4

64.9
8
EL OF A CAT
8

6/1
Trailer
83

78

32.2

70.8

58.8
2
CHERI'S WIN
2

10/1
Trailer
89

67

15.8

63.4

53.4
3
NINETY DEGREES
3

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

64

65.6

60.0

45.0
5
SMOKIN RED HOT
5

9/2
Alternator/Non-contender
82

84

62.6

64.2

57.7
6
TZI OUR DESTINY
6

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
81

58

42.2

56.0

45.0

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Bahamas Bowl UAB vs. Ohio Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/09/2017



BAHAMAS BOWL STORYLINES

1. Two years after the school shut down its football program amidst financial concerns, UAB won a school-record eight games to earn its second-ever bowl berth. The Blazers, guided by National Coach of the Year candidate Bill Clark, will face Ohio in the Bahamas Bowl on Friday, Dec. 22. UAB earned its invitation to the island paradise by finishing second in the West Division of Conference USA, thanks in part to a ground attack which produced 27 touchdowns.

2. Ohio finished second in the MAC's East Division, one game behind Akron. The Bobcats lost to the Zips 37-34 in the penultimate game of the regular season, snapping their four-game winning streak, and capped the campaign with another narrow setback at Buffalo. Despite the consecutive defeats to end the season, the speedy Bobcats still finished the slate ranked 14th in the nation in scoring with an average of 38.9 points.

3. Under Clark, who was named the conference's top coach, the Blazers went 6-0 at home and revitalized their fan base to lead the league in attendance. Defensive back Darious Williams earned All-American Honorable Mention laurels after leading the squad with five interceptions, including one pick in four straight games. Ohio is paced by dual threat quarterback Nathan Rourke, who threw for three touchdowns and ran for three more in a 45-28 win over Miami (Ohio) on Dec. 1.

TV: 12:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Ohio -7.5. O/U: 57.5

ABOUT UAB (8-4, 6-2 Conference USA): The last time the Blazers played in a bowl game was in 2004, when they participated in the Hawaii Bowl, and getting back was not an easy endeavor after the program was shut down in 2014. Quarterback A.J. Erdely passed for 2,077 yards with 16 touchdowns and just four interceptions while rushing for 289 yards and 13 more scores. Spencer Brown carried the ball 237 times for 1,292 yards and 10 TDs while Andre Wilson was the team's top receiver, hauling in 48 passes for 619 yards and six touchdowns.

ABOUT OHIO (8-4, 5-3 MAC): The Bobcats have won exactly eight games for three straight seasons but suffered bowl losses to Troy last campaign and Appalachian State two years ago. Rourke, who relished the time off to recover from several nagging injuries, racked up 2,018 yards passing with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions while rushing for 882 yards and 21 scores. A.J. Ouellette finished the regular season with 980 yards and seven scores on 184 carries.



PREDICTION: UAB 30, Ohio 28

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Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Central Michigan vs. Wyoming Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/09/2017



FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL STORYLINES

1. Will this be Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's swan song? The rifled-armed 6-5, 233-pound junior had what many consider a disappointing season, completing just 141-of-251 passes (56.2 percent) for 1,658 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions while also rushing for 207 yards and five scores on 84 carries. Although only an Honorable Mention All-Mountain West pick, Allen comes in at No. 6 on ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s top 20 list for 2018 NFL Draft prospects.

2. Will Allen, who missed Wyoming's final two games after spraining his right shoulder in a 28-14 win at Air Force on Nov. 11, be healthy enough to play? "The shoulder is getting better day to day," Allen told Wyosports.net on Dec. 5. "I've been getting back in the swing of things with some 7-on-7 and some plays in the team sessions the last couple days of practice. It felt good. (The shoulder) still isn't where I want it to be or it needs to be. There are some throws I still feel some pain, and some I don't feel anything." As far as skipping the bowl to avoid the possibility of further injury should he decide to turn pro, Allen said: "If I'm 100 percent, I'm playing in the game. I owe that to this university and to this team."

3. Which team can avoid turnovers? Both clubs thrived on forcing opponents to turn over the ball, with Central Michigan leading the FBS by creating 31 turnovers while Wyoming was right behind with 30. The Cowboys also had a turnover margin of plus-16, which was second-best in the FBS, while the Chippawas finished at plus-eight.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Wyoming -1

ABOUT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (8-4, 6-2 MAC): The Chips, who had a 45-27 nonconference win at Kansas of the Big 12, bounced back from a 3-4 start to earn their fourth straight bowl appearance after finishing second to eventual champ Toledo in the MAC's West Division. Sophomore running back Jonathan Ward (988 yards, nine touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry) and senior wide receiver Corey Willis (42 catches, 625 yards, nine TDs) both were All-MAC Second Team picks while senior quarterback Shane Morris finished second in the conference in passing, completing 226-of-407 attempts for 2,908 yards with 26 TDs and 13 interceptions. Senior linebacker Joe Ostman (12 sacks, 18.5 tackles for loss) and defensive backs Amari Coleman (10 passes defended, three interceptions) and Josh Cox (six interceptions) lead a defense that ranks second in the FBS with 19 interceptions.

ABOUT WYOMING (7-5, 5-3 Mountain West): If Allen doesn't play, it could be a long afternoon for the Cowboys, who ranked 10th in the Mountain West in scoring (22.3 points) and last in rushing (107.8 yards). Backup quarterback Nick Smith struggled, completing just 54.1 percent of his passes (40-of-74) for 471 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in setbacks against Fresno State (13-7) and lowly San Jose State (20-17), which snapped a 10-game losing streak. Wyoming's defense was one of the best in the conference, allowing just 17.8 points and 332.8 yards while featuring three All-Mountain West First Team picks in defensive linemen Youhanna Ghaifan (five sacks, 13 tackles for loss) and Carl Granderson (7.5 sacks) and safety Andrew Wingard (111 tackles, four interceptions).



PREDICTION: Wyoming 17, Central Michigan 14

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, December 22, 2017

CF (219) CENTRAL MICHIGAN VS (220) WYOMING

Take: UNDER

Reason: Your free play for Friday, December 22, 2017 is in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Wyoming has QB Josh Allen projected to go in the NFL 1st round draft. Even with All, the Cowboys offense that could manage just 21 points per game. Allen has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury, but is expected to start on Friday. Central Michigan really picked up the pace the 2nd half of the season, winning five straight games and scoring at least 31 points in the process. Central Michigan has senior QB Shane Morris and a core of four senior receivers, all looking to get noticed here on Bowl day. This one is more about Allen maybe not giving it his all here today. He likely won't want to get re-injured. The Chippewas are 3-11 O/U in their last 14 vs a winning team and 2-5 O/U in their last seven neutral site games. Meanwhile, Wyoming is 2-12 O/U in their last 14 overall games and 1-6 O/U in their last 7 non conference games. I like today's game to go UNDER.

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FRI Bradley CBB + 9

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Friday, Dec 22 is:

Buffalo Sabres over Philly Flyers.

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RED DOG SPORTS
Soccer | Dec 22, 2017
Gillingham vs. Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town -105

Free play on Fleetwood Town -105 in a soccer match that takes place in England on Thursday afternoon.

Gillingham 1

Fleetwood 2

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SCOTT SPREITZER
NCAA-B | Dec 22, 2017
Temple vs. Georgia
I'm laying the points with Georgia.

(Note the 1 PM ET tip). UGA is off to an 8-2 start overall and 5-0 at home after an 80-59 blowout win over Georgia Tech on Tuesday. The Bulldogs shot 58% and held the Yellow Jackets to just a .367 shooting percentage and Yante Maten scored a team-leading 24 points. Maten is averaging 19.2 points and nine rebounds and William Jackson II averages 12.3 points and leads the Bulldogs with 41 assists. Georgia is holding opponents to just a .397 field goal percentage and 67.6 points per game. Temple has lost both their true road games this season and the Owls are 0-4-1 ATS their last five games, including a 20-point loss to Villanova. The Owls barely beat Drexel as a 15.5-point favorite on Saturday while shooting only 39% and making just 6 of 21 from 3-point range. Shizz Alston Jr. was the only Temple player in double figures with 12 points. We're laying it with Georgia, our Daytime Dominator. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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TOMMY BRUNSON

My comp play for Friday night will be to lay the big wood with Villanova as they take on Hofstra from Uniondale, Long Island tonight.

This one has a little added meaning, as Pride coach Joe Mihalich is a Philadelphia native, and while he would like nothing better than for his team to pull off the massive upset of undefeated and # 1 in the nation Villanova, that is simply not going to happen, nor will the Pride be close!

The Wildcats are posting nearly 86-points per game while allowing just under 64-points per contest. They have been able to stretch margins by stroking a cool 50% from behind the arc, and while shooting always cools, I don't expect tonight to be the spot the 'Cats can't score from three-land.

Villanova has covered in 8 of their 11 wins this season, and they have covered in 6 of 7 on the road thus far. Hofstra just lost to Manhattan, and in their "big" games, they have lost touch with both Clemson and Auburn.

'Nova in a rout.

4* VILLANOVA

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JACK BRAYMAN

My free winner for tonight takes us to Las Vegas, where I'm playing the Duquesne Dukes plus the points against the San Francisco Dons. I swear I never know what the oddsmakers are looking at when they put lines on these non-conference, holiday tournaments. But there is simply no way Duquesne should be getting points in this game.

Duquesne (8-3) is in after extending its win streak to six with a 65-64 victory over Lamar on Tuesday, and is 2-0 in the Las Vegas Classic as the teams all converge to Sin City after opening with home sites.

Duquesne’s six-game win streak is the program’s longest since 2010-11, when the Dukes reeled off 11 straight. The Dukes are 6-1 in December, and they're playing with the right chemistry at this point, one that has their defense stinging opponents to a rather low 56.5 points per game. At the other end, Duquesne is averaging 78 ppg.

I do know the Dons return all five starters from last season, but I'm not convinced they've played an impressive enough schedule for me, yet. They're averaging 69.6 points - ranking 286th in the nation - with the best opponent being Stanford, which beat Frisco, 71-59.

Duquesne doesn't have an extensive rèsumè either, but its scoring defense ranks 20th in the nation and its turnover margin ranks 33rd.

I like the Dukes here, as they should win this outright.

2* DUQUESNE

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CHRIS JORDAN

My free winner for Friday night is in the NBA, as I like the Milwaukee Bucks to take care of the Charlotte Hornets, as the teams meet in a back-to-back, home-and-home series that tips off tonight at the Bradley Center.

And since we all know it's tough to beat a team in two straight, whether it's back to back, or even within a week or a month, I think the home team here will want to get the upper hand and treat the home crowd to an early Christmas gift.

The Bucks should be able to carry over momentum from Tuesday's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers after blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead.

The Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak with the 119-116 victory, and now catching a Charlotte team that is sliding down the Eastern Conference standings.

The Bucks, meanwhile, are sitting in a three-way tie for fifth place in the Eastern Conference, just a half-game out of fourth place, yet one game above ninth place. So every win at this point is a must, especially against inferior teams.

I'll lay the home chalk.

1* BUCKS

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JOEY JUICE

New York has really struggled this season on the road. Detroit is 9-5 at home and will be trying to get back in the win after the three-game winning streak got halted. Remember, this is a Detroit team that started December 0-7 before that three game win streak.

A look inside the numbers shows this game should be a stone cold under.

For the Knicks, the under is 6-2-1 in the Knicks’ last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 3-1-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and 8-3-1 in their last 12 against the Central Division.

Detroit has seen the under go 5-0 in their last five on Friday, 4-0 in their last four against teams with a winning record, 6-1-1 in their last eight on one day of rest and 5-1-1 in their last seven against the Eastern Conference.

These teams have stayed under the total in eight of their last 11 games in this series in Detroit.

The Knicks had a hard-fought win against the Celtics last night and should come up a little bit lame tonight. Detroit is having their own offensive issues, so this one stays under the total.

3* NEW YORK-DETROIT UNDER

[Can'tPickAWinner]

ERIC SCHROEDER

My free winner is with the pucks, as I'm taking the Florida Panthers over the visiting Minnesota Wild. It is Friday night in South Beach, and Miami will be zeroed in on its hockey team that just took some lumps on the road.

The Panthers return home from a five-game road trip that saw them bookend victories with three losses - in Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. It hasn't been a great month for Florida, going 3-4-3.

Minnesota, which is 6-3-0 in December, doesn't necessarily travel well, and arrives with an 8-9-1 mark on the highway.

This is a great spot for Florida, after a couple days off to unwind and prepare for a four-game home stand. The Wild, meanwhile, are in the midst of a four-game road trip, and I have to wonder if they'll be looking past Florida to tomorrow night's game at NHL-leading Tampa Bay.

Minnesota's third road game in six nights? I'll take the Panthers, who need a good win.

3* PANTHERS

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Friday, December 22

Home side won seven of last eight NY-Detroit games; teams split last 10 meetings. New York is 0-3 vs spread in last three visits here. Under is 4-2 in last six series games. Knicks beat Boston at home last nite; NY is 1-4 vs spread if they played night before, 2-7 as road underdogs. Knicks won five of last six games overall; five of their last seven games went over the total. Detroit won three of last four games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games as home favorites. Under is 9-2 in Pistons’ last 11 games.

Orlando won five of last six games with the Pelicans; under is 7-1 in last eight series games. New Orleans is 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Orlando. Pelicans lost three of last four games; they’re 9-7 vs spread on road, 4-1 if favored. Pelicans’ last 11 games all went over the total. Orlando lost its last six games; they’re 3-4 as home dogs. Six of their last nine games stayed under the total.

Wizards won seven of last eight games with Brooklyn; they’re 2-4 vs spread in last six games here. Six of last eight series games went over the total. Washington won three of its last four games; they’re 2-3 as road favorites. Eight of last ten Wizard games stayed under the total. Brooklyn lost five of its last six games; they’re 6-4 as home underdogs. Eight of their last nine games stayed under the total.

Miami won eight of last ten games wth Dallas; last six series games stayed under total. Mavs are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to South Beach. Dallas lost six of its last eight games; they’re 5-2 vs spread in last seven tries as a road underdog. Five of their last six games stayed under total. Miami won five of its last seven games; they’re 1-6-1 as home favorites. Six of their last seven games stayed under total.

Thunder won six of last nine games with Atlanta; three of last four series games stayed under. Hawks are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Atlanta lost five of its last six games; they’re 7-2 vs spread in last nine tries as road underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under. Oklahoma City won four of last five games; they’re 1-6-1 in last eight games as a home favorite. Under is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

Clippers lost seven of last ten games with Houston; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five visits here. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Rockets’ 14-game win streak ended last game; they’re 8-9 as home favorites. Seven of Houston’s last eight games went over total. Clippers lost three of last four games; they’re 5-7 as road underdogs. Five of LA’s last six games stayed under total. Former Clipper Paul is hurt, won’t play.

Bucks won three of last four games with Charlotte; four of last six series games went over total. Hornets are 3-2 vs spread in last five games in this building. Charlotte lost seven of last nine games; they’re 4-6-1 as road underdogs. Four of Hornets’ last five games stayed under total. Milwaukee lost three of last four games; they’re 6-6 as home favorites. Eight of Bucks’ last nine games went over total.

Portland won seven of last eight games with Denver; home side won eight of last ten series tilts. Nuggets are 3-3 vs spread in last six visits here. Denver lost six of last nine games; they’re 4-0-1 vs spread in last five games as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total. Portland lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 2-10-1 as home favorites. five of their last six games stayed under the total.

Warriors won their last five games with the Lakers; under is 7-3 in last ten series games. LA is 0-4 vs spread in last four visits here. Golden State won its last 10 games; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five games, 7-3 in last ten home games. Five of their last six games stayed under total. Lakers lost 8 of last 11 games but beat Rockets in Houston Wednesday; LA is 5-2 vs spread in last seven tries as road underdogs. Last four Laker games went over the total.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Friday, December 22

Trend Report

NEW YORK @ DETROIT
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games

NEW ORLEANS @ ORLANDO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing New Orleans
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans

WASHINGTON @ BROOKLYN
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Brooklyn's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 7 games at home

ATLANTA @ OKLAHOMA CITY
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games at home

DALLAS @ MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games

LA CLIPPERS @ HOUSTON
LA Clippers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games
Houston is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

CHARLOTTE @ MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home

DENVER @ PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Portland is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Denver

LA LAKERS @ GOLDEN STATE
LA Lakers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, December 22

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NEW YORK (17 - 14) at DETROIT (17 - 14) - 12/22/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (15 - 16) at ORLANDO (11 - 21) - 12/22/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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WASHINGTON (17 - 14) at BROOKLYN (11 - 19) - 12/22/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 149-194 ATS (-64.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 57-39 ATS (+14.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-1 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (9 - 23) at MIAMI (16 - 15) - 12/22/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ATLANTA (7 - 24) at OKLAHOMA CITY (16 - 15) - 12/22/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in the first half of the season this season.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (12 - 18) at HOUSTON (25 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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CHARLOTTE (11 - 20) at MILWAUKEE (16 - 13) - 12/22/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 47-61 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 394-458 ATS (-109.8 Units) in home games since 1996.

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

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DENVER (16 - 15) at PORTLAND (16 - 15) - 12/22/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 5-4 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (11 - 18) at GOLDEN STATE (25 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, December 22

New York @ Detroit

Game 801-802
December 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
113.717
Detroit
121.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 8
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 6
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-6); Under

New Orleans @ Orlando

Game 803-804
December 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
122.334
Orlando
114.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 8
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 3 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-3 1/2); Over

Washington @ Brooklyn

Game 805-806
December 22, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
119.223
Brooklyn
117.685
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 5 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+5 1/2); Over

Dallas @ Miami

Game 807-808
December 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
118.505
Miami
117.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
197
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+1 1/2); Under

Atlanta @ Oklahoma City

Game 809-810
December 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
116.323
Oklahoma City
123.895
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 7 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 11 1/2
203
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+11 1/2); Over

LA Clippers @ Houston

Game 811-812
December 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
117.818
Houston
126.743
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 9
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 11 1/2
220
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(+11 1/2); Under

Charlotte @ Milwaukee

Game 813-814
December 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
116.322
Milwaukee
123.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 7 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 4 1/2
210
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-4 1/2); Over

Denver @ Portland

Game 815-816
December 22, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
116.202
Portland
120.673
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 4 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 1
206
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-1); Under

LA Lakers @ Golden State

Game 817-818
December 22, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
115.443
Golden State
130.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 15
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 10
218
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-10); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, December 22

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TEMPLE (7 - 3) at GEORGIA (8 - 2) - 12/22/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less 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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LA-LAFAYETTE (10 - 2) at CLEMSON (10 - 1) - 12/22/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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PACIFIC (5 - 7) at ARIZONA ST (11 - 0) - 12/22/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ARIZONA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
PACIFIC is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 18.5 to 24 points since 1997.


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




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ELON (7 - 5) at INDIANA ST (5 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ELON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
ELON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
ELON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
INDIANA ST is 36-15 ATS (+19.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.


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




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NORTHWESTERN (9 - 4) at OKLAHOMA (9 - 1) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 155 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) on Friday nights 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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BRADLEY (10 - 2) at OLE MISS (6 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
OLE MISS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
OLE MISS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLE MISS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OLE MISS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
OLE MISS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 2-0 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 2-0 straight up against BRADLEY 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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ST BONAVENTURE (9 - 2) at SYRACUSE (10 - 1) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-0 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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TOWSON ST (10 - 2) at PITTSBURGH (7 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.


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




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E MICHIGAN (8 - 2) at OAKLAND (7 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 153-197 ATS (-63.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 107-147 ATS (-54.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OAKLAND is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


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




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COLL OF CHARLESTON (8 - 3) at COASTAL CAROLINA (6 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 117-85 ATS (+23.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 117-85 ATS (+23.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 33-10 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 64-32 ATS (+28.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 62-33 ATS (+25.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-0 against the spread versus COASTAL CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
COASTAL CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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 (6 - 6) at RICE (3 - 9) - 12/22/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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W MICHIGAN (6 - 5) at WI-MILWAUKEE (7 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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




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VILLANOVA (11 - 0) vs. HOFSTRA (7 - 4) - 12/22/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


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




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WM & MARY (7 - 3) at TCU (11 - 0) - 12/22/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 104-145 ATS (-55.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TCU is 104-145 ATS (-55.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TCU is 170-221 ATS (-73.1 Units) 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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LOYOLA-IL (10 - 2) at MISSOURI ST (10 - 3) - 12/22/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 36-60 ATS (-30.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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




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COLORADO (8 - 3) vs. IOWA (7 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.


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




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TEXAS (8 - 3) vs. ALABAMA (8 - 3) - 12/22/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) as a neutral court underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
ALABAMA is 36-59 ATS (-28.9 Units) in December games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 1-0 straight up against ALABAMA 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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XAVIER (11 - 1) at N IOWA (8 - 3) - 12/22/2017, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 2-0 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 2-0 straight up against N IOWA 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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WRIGHT ST (7 - 5) at GEORGIA TECH (5 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 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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CS-FULLERTON (6 - 4) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (5 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 18-37 ATS (-22.7 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 55-85 ATS (-38.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 100-134 ATS (-47.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 100-134 ATS (-47.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


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




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LAMAR (8 - 3) vs. CAL DAVIS (7 - 4) - 12/22/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL DAVIS is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL DAVIS is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL DAVIS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
CAL DAVIS is 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.


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




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RADFORD (5 - 6) vs. N CAROLINA A&T (6 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RADFORD is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
RADFORD is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.


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




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MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 2) vs. PRINCETON (5 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against Conference USA opponents since 1997.
PRINCETON is 77-50 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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AKRON (6 - 2) vs. USC (6 - 4) - 12/22/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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DAVIDSON (4 - 4) vs. NEW MEXICO ST (9 - 2) - 12/22/2017, 11:00 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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MIAMI (9 - 0) at HAWAII (7 - 2) - 12/22/2017, 1:30 AM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 121-86 ATS (+26.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 121-86 ATS (+26.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 138-105 ATS (+22.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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




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DUQUESNE (8 - 3) vs. SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 4) - 12/22/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 132-167 ATS (-51.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 88-126 ATS (-50.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 86-125 ATS (-51.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.


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




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S ILLINOIS (7 - 4) vs. NEVADA (10 - 2) - 12/22/2017, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEVADA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 145 to 149.5 since 1997.
NEVADA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.


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




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MARIST (2 - 9) at BROWN (5 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROWN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.


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




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RIDER (6 - 5) at PENN ST (10 - 3) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


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




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MONMOUTH (3 - 8) at YALE (6 - 7) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
YALE is 87-58 ATS (+23.2 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
YALE is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


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




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MURRAY ST (7 - 3) at DETROIT (4 - 8) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 104-135 ATS (-44.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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




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E KENTUCKY (6 - 6) at MARSHALL (8 - 4) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 1-1 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 1-1 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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SE MISSOURI ST (6 - 6) at SAINT LOUIS (6 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 51-84 ATS (-41.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


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




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SIU EDWARDSVL (4 - 6) at C MICHIGAN (9 - 2) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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GA SOUTHERN (9 - 3) at E TENN ST (7 - 4) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E TENN ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.


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




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VMI (5 - 5) at VA COMMONWEALTH (7 - 5) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VMI is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) on Friday nights 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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W KENTUCKY (7 - 5) at AUSTIN PEAY (5 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 1-0 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 1-0 straight up against AUSTIN PEAY 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 COLORADO (9 - 3) at UNLV (10 - 2) - 12/22/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 73-49 ATS (+19.1 Units) in December games since 1997.
UNLV is 58-33 ATS (+21.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
UNLV is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
N COLORADO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.


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




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MONTANA (7 - 4) at WASHINGTON (9 - 3) - 12/22/2017, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against MONTANA 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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BRYANT (1 - 11) at DARTMOUTH (3 - 6) - 12/22/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DARTMOUTH is 159-198 ATS (-58.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 159-198 ATS (-58.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 60-93 ATS (-42.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 60-93 ATS (-42.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
DARTMOUTH is 1-1 straight up against BRYANT over the last 3 seasons




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SACRED HEART (5 - 7) at PROVIDENCE (8 - 4) - 12/22/2017, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
PROVIDENCE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
PROVIDENCE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PROVIDENCE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PROVIDENCE is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.


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




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FLA GULF COAST (7 - 6) at WICHITA ST (9 - 2) - 12/22/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 214-164 ATS (+33.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 35-13 ATS (+20.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 35-13 ATS (+20.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 19-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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




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BETHUNE-COOKMAN (5 - 8) at WASHINGTON ST (7 - 4) - 12/22/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 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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NCAAB

Friday, December 22

Georgia is 8-2 vs schedule #209; Dawgs are 2-1 in top 100 games- none of those games were at home. Georgia has #29 defensive eFG%; they’re turning ball over 20.3% of time. Temple won three of its last four games; they lost by 4 at LaSalle in its only true road game, which was in Philly, so not totally a road game. Owls have played #12 schedule in country. SEC home favorites are 21-29 vs spread; AAC road underdogs are 2-10. Last three years, SEC teams are 14-11 vs spread when facing an AAC opponent, 9-8 when giving points.

Oklahoma won its last seven games; they’re 3-1 vs top 100 teams, winning by 10-2-8 points, with a 92-83 loss to Arkansas. Sooners are #304 experience team that is playing pace #5 behind great frosh G Young. Northwestern is 1-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 4-36-5 points with a win over #93 Illinois; they’re 8-4 vs schedule #125. Wildcats Big X home favorites are 20-15 vs spread; Big 14 underdogs are 6-13 away from home. Last three years, Big X teams are 15-15 vs spread when playing Big 14 teams, 8-10 when laying points.

Ole Miss beat Bradley last two years by 13-17 points; Braves shot 27% inside arc vs Ole Miss LY. Bradley is 9-3 vs schedule #313; they’re 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing by 1 to Vermont, by 23 at San Diego State- they won at Ga Southern. Ole Miss is 2-4 in its last six games, with three of four losses in OT; Rebels are 1-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 9-3-19 points. with win over #99 ULL. SEC home favorites are 21-29 vs spread; MVC road underdogs are 11-17. Last three years, SEC teams are 7-5 vs spread when playing an MVC opponent.

Syracuse is 10-1 vs schedule #148; Orange are #333 experience team- they’re 1-1 vs top 10 teams, beating Maryland by a hoop, losing by 16 to Kansas. St Bonaventure won its last six games; they’re 10-2 vs schedule #187- they force turnovers 24.1% of time. Bonnies are 2-1 vs top 10 0teams; they’re 3-0 in true road games, winning at Siena-Buffalo-Canisius. ACC home favorites are 26-16 vs spread; A-14 road underdogs are 10-13. This season, ACC teams are 9-1-1 vs spread when playing an A-14 team. This is a much bigger game for the Bonnies.

Last three years, Loyola, Chi was 16-3 vs spread as an MVC road underdog; Ramblers are 5-3 vs Missouri State in MVC play- teams split four games in this gym, with Bears winning 82-81 in OT here LY, Loyola is 10-2 vs schedule #324; they lost last game by 17 at Milwaukee, going 4-19 on arc- they still making 43.7% of their 3’s (#3 in country). Last two years, State is 1-7-1 as a home favorite; Bears are 9-3 vs schedule #260. State split pair of top 100 games, winning at WKU by 5, losing by a point to Georgia Southern on a neutral floor.

Iowa won its last three games after a 1-6 skid, scoring 90+ points in all three games; six of their seven wins are vs teams outside the top 200. Hawkeyes are 1-6 vs top 200 teams, with best win by 10 over UAB. Colorado is 2-3 in its last five games; they won last game in double OT over So Dakota State. Buffaloes are 1-1 in top 100 games, losing by 27 at Xavier, beating Mercer by 9. Big 14 home favorites are 30-23 vs spread; Pac-12 road underdogs are 2-6. Last three years, Pac-12 teams are 6-5 vs spread when playing a Big 14 squad.

Alabama lost 77-68 at Texas LY, after leading by 12 early in 2nd half; Crimson Tide split its last six games after a 5-0 start; they’ve played schedule #53. Alabama is #346 experience team that is 4-3 vs top 100 teams- they’re playing pace #58. Texas is #339 experience team that won four of last five games; Longhorns can’t shoot- they’re making 27.9% on arc, 61.4% on foul line, but they do force turnovers 22.7% of time. SEC home favorites are 21-29 vs spread; Big X road underdogs are 4-2. Last two years, SEC teams are 17-7 vs spread when playing Big X teams.

Xavier beat Northern Iowa 67-59/64-42 in consecutive games LY; Xavier is 11-1 vs schedule #151 this year- they won by 10 at Wisconsin in their only true road game- Xavier almost blew a 23-point lead to Marshall in last game, they rallied back from 22 down to beat East Tennessee game before that. Musketeers are 3-1 vs top 100 teams, with only loss by 16 to Arizona State in Vegas. UNI is 8-3 vs schedule #25; they play 4th-slowest pace in country. Big East road favorites are 4-2 vs spread; MVC underdogs are 19-21, 1-0 at home. Last 3 years, Big East teams are 7-6-1 vs spread when playing MVC teams.

LMU beat Cal-Fullerton 79-74 in last meeting two years ago; Lions lost four of last five D-I tilts- they’re #319 experience team that is turning ball over 22.1% of time. LMU is 4-0 this year vs teams ranked outside top 200. Fullerton won four of last five D-I games, losing last game in OT to Cal; Titans are 1-3 in true road games, with one win at #310 Portland. WCC home favorites are 12-18 vs spread; Big West road underdogs are 22-16. This season, Big West teams are 11-5-1 vs spread when facing WCC squads, 7-4-1 in favored.

Middle Tennessee is 7-2 vs schedule #34; one of losses was by 6 to Belmont, a team that plays lot like Princeton. Blue Raiders are #14 experience team that 3-2 vs top 125 teams, winning two of three vs SEC opponents. Princeton won at USC in OT in its last game Tuesday; four starters played 41:00+ in that game- they’re 5-6 vs schedule #70. Tigers play pace #335, make 40.4% of their 3’s- they were 14-37 on arc at USC, 20-29 inside arc. C-USA favorites are 5-9 vs spread away from home; Ivy League underdogs are 12-22 vs spread away from home. This is in Hawai’i.

East Tennessee State won four of last five D-I games; they blew 22-point lead in 68-66 loss at Xavier for only loss in that span. Bucs start four seniors who’ve come from all over- they’re forcing turnovers 22.2% of time. Georgia Southern is an experienced team that has played together a lot more than ETSU’s kid; Eagles are playing 4th straight road game- they’re shooting 31.8% on arc, 64.4% on line. SoCon home favorites are 8-3 vs spread; Sun Belt road underdogs are 20-17. Last three years, SoCon teams are 11-5 vs spread when playing Sun Belt foes.

Washington crushed Montana 92-62 in last meeting two years ago; they were up 42 with 10:00 left. Huskies won seven of last eight games- they’re #315 experience team that has played #247 schedule thus far. Washington is 8-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100. Montana is 1-3 in true road games, but the win was in OT at Pittsburgh. Griz is forcing turnovers 23.4% of time. Pac-12 home favorites are 27-27 against the spread; Big Sky road underdogs are 24-19. Last three years, Pac-12 teams are 18-17-3 vs spread when playing Big Sky teams.

Northern Colorado won seven of last eight D-I games, with only loss by 5 at Cal-Davis; Bears are 7-3 vs schedule #237- they won at Wyoming in last game, a solid win, and beat South Dakota by a point in their only top 100 game. UNLV is 10-2 vs schedule #326; they’ve got two NBA players up front. Rebels are 8-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with seven wins by 15+. Mountain West home favorites are 23-14 vs spread; Big Sky road underdogs are 24-19. Last three years, Big Sky teams are 23-21 vs spread when playing MW teams, 20-17 when getting points.

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NCAAB

Friday, December 22

Trend Report

INDIANA-KOKOMO @ IUPUI
INDIANA-KOKOMO

No trends to report
IUPUI

IUPUI is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
IUPUI is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
BRYANT @ DARTMOUTH
BRYANT

No trends to report
DARTMOUTH

Dartmouth is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home
Dartmouth is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
TEMPLE @ GEORGIA
TEMPLE

The total has gone OVER in 9 of Temple's last 12 games on the road
Temple is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
GEORGIA

Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Georgia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
UTRGV @ OKLAHOMA STATE
UTRGV

UTRGV is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
UTRGV is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
OKLAHOMA STATE

Oklahoma State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Oklahoma State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
UTAH VALLEY @ SAM HOUSTON STATE
UTAH VALLEY

Utah Valley is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Utah Valley is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
SAM HOUSTON STATE

No trends to report
LIBERTY @ ALABAMA STATE
LIBERTY

No trends to report
ALABAMA STATE

No trends to report
BRYN ATHYN @ NJIT
BRYN ATHYN

No trends to report
NJIT

No trends to report
ALLEN @ CAMPBELL
ALLEN

No trends to report
CAMPBELL

No trends to report
PITTSBURGH-BRADFORD @ COLGATE
PITTSBURGH-BRADFORD

No trends to report
COLGATE

No trends to report
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE @ CLEMSON
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE

Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
CLEMSON

Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Clemson is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
ABILENE CHRISTIAN @ TEXAS TECH
ABILENE CHRISTIAN

No trends to report
TEXAS TECH

Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas Tech is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
PACIFIC @ ARIZONA STATE
PACIFIC

The total has gone OVER in 10 of Pacific's last 12 games on the road
Pacific is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
ARIZONA STATE

Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NORTH CAROLINA A&T @ RADFORD
NORTH CAROLINA A&T

No trends to report
RADFORD

No trends to report
MARIST @ BROWN
MARIST

Marist is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Marist is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
BROWN

Brown is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Brown is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
IPFW @ LOUISIANA TECH
IPFW

No trends to report
LOUISIANA TECH

No trends to report
MAINE @ UMASS
MAINE

No trends to report
UMASS

UMass is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
JOHNSON & WALES-COLORADO @ AIR FORCE
JOHNSON & WALES-COLORADO

No trends to report
AIR FORCE

Air Force is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Air Force is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
LAMAR @ UC DAVIS
LAMAR

No trends to report
UC DAVIS

UC Davis is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
MIDDLE TENNESSEE @ PRINCETON
MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Middle Tennessee is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
PRINCETON

Princeton is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
ELON @ INDIANA STATE
ELON

Elon is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Elon is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
INDIANA STATE

Indiana State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
SACRED HEART @ PROVIDENCE
SACRED HEART

No trends to report
PROVIDENCE

Providence is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Providence is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
TOWSON @ PITTSBURGH
TOWSON

Towson is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
ST. BONAVENTURE @ SYRACUSE
ST. BONAVENTURE

St. Bonaventure is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Bonaventure's last 6 games on the road
SYRACUSE

Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Bonaventure
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
RIDER @ PENN STATE
RIDER

Rider is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Rider is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
PENN STATE

Penn State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
STONY BROOK @ RUTGERS
STONY BROOK

No trends to report
RUTGERS

Rutgers is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
INCARNATE WORD @ FLORIDA
INCARNATE WORD

No trends to report
FLORIDA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games at home
JACKSONVILLE @ NORTH CAROLINA STATE
JACKSONVILLE

No trends to report
NORTH CAROLINA STATE

North Carolina State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
HAMPTON @ VIRGINIA
HAMPTON

No trends to report
VIRGINIA

Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Hampton
NORFOLK STATE @ OLD DOMINION
NORFOLK STATE

No trends to report
OLD DOMINION

Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Old Dominion is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
MORGAN STATE @ GEORGE MASON
MORGAN STATE

No trends to report
GEORGE MASON

George Mason is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
George Mason is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA SALLE @ BUCKNELL
LA SALLE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of La Salle's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of La Salle's last 6 games
BUCKNELL

No trends to report
VMI @ VCU
VMI

No trends to report
VCU

VCU is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games at home
VCU is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
JACKSON STATE @ BALL STATE
JACKSON STATE

No trends to report
BALL STATE

Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-EDWARDSVILLE @ CENTRAL MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-EDWARDSVILLE

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road
CENTRAL MICHIGAN

Central Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Central Michigan is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
EASTERN MICHIGAN @ OAKLAND
EASTERN MICHIGAN

Eastern Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Eastern Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
OAKLAND

Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
LIU-BROOKLYN @ BINGHAMTON
LIU-BROOKLYN

No trends to report
BINGHAMTON

No trends to report
HARTFORD @ FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
HARTFORD

No trends to report
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL

Florida International is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Florida International is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NEW HAMPSHIRE @ FAIRFIELD
NEW HAMPSHIRE

No trends to report
FAIRFIELD

Fairfield is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON @ COASTAL CAROLINA
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

College of Charleston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Coastal Carolina
College of Charleston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
COASTAL CAROLINA

No trends to report
MURRAY STATE @ DETROIT
MURRAY STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Murray State's last 5 games on the road
Murray State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
DETROIT

Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
MONMOUTH @ YALE
MONMOUTH

Monmouth is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Monmouth is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
YALE

Yale is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
CANISIUS @ ROBERT MORRIS
CANISIUS

Canisius is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Canisius is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
ROBERT MORRIS

No trends to report
HOLY CROSS @ SIENA
HOLY CROSS

No trends to report
SIENA

Siena is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Holy Cross
Siena is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
MOUNT ST. MARY'S @ COPPIN STATE
MOUNT ST. MARY'S

No trends to report
COPPIN STATE

No trends to report
EASTERN KENTUCKY @ MARSHALL
EASTERN KENTUCKY

Eastern Kentucky is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
MARSHALL

Marshall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
GEORGIA SOUTHERN @ EAST TENNESSEE STATE
GEORGIA SOUTHERN

Georgia Southern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia Southern is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing East Tennessee State
EAST TENNESSEE STATE

No trends to report
NORTHWESTERN @ OKLAHOMA
NORTHWESTERN

Northwestern is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Northwestern is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
BRADLEY @ MISSISSIPPI
BRADLEY

Bradley is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Bradley is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
Mississippi is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
ALCORN STATE @ VANDERBILT
ALCORN STATE

No trends to report
VANDERBILT

Vanderbilt is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Vanderbilt is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE @ SAINT LOUIS
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE

Southeast Missouri State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Southeast Missouri State is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
SAINT LOUIS

Saint Louis is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Saint Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
FLORIDA GULF COAST @ WICHITA STATE
FLORIDA GULF COAST

No trends to report
WICHITA STATE

Wichita State is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home
Wichita State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE @ UMKC
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

South Dakota State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing UMKC
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Dakota State's last 6 games on the road
UMKC

UMKC is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
UMKC is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against South Dakota State
UNC WILMINGTON @ HOWARD
UNC WILMINGTON

No trends to report
HOWARD

No trends to report
AKRON @ USC
AKRON

Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
USC

USC is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
USC is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
DELAWARE STATE @ NEBRASKA
DELAWARE STATE

No trends to report
NEBRASKA

Nebraska is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Nebraska is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NORTH FLORIDA @ LSU
NORTH FLORIDA

No trends to report
LSU

LSU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LSU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
TEXAS STATE @ RICE
TEXAS STATE

Texas State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
RICE

Rice is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Rice is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
WESTERN KENTUCKY @ AUSTIN PEAY
WESTERN KENTUCKY

Western Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Austin Peay
Western Kentucky is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
AUSTIN PEAY

Austin Peay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Austin Peay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Western Kentucky
MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE @ DRAKE
MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE

No trends to report
DRAKE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Drake's last 6 games
Drake is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
CULVER-STOCKTON @ ARKANSAS STATE
CULVER-STOCKTON

No trends to report
ARKANSAS STATE

Arkansas State is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home
Arkansas State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
WESTERN MICHIGAN @ WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE
WESTERN MICHIGAN

Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Western Michigan's last 8 games on the road
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Western Michigan
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF @ TENNESSEE-MARTIN
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF

No trends to report
TENNESSEE-MARTIN

Tennessee-Martin is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Tennessee-Martin is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
VILLANOVA @ HOFSTRA
VILLANOVA

Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Villanova is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
HOFSTRA

Hofstra is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
SAN FRANCISCO @ DUQUESNE
SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
DUQUESNE

Duquesne is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
WRIGHT STATE @ GEORGIA TECH
WRIGHT STATE

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Wright State's last 10 games on the road
Wright State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
GEORGIA TECH

Georgia Tech is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Georgia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
XAVIER @ NORTHERN IOWA
XAVIER

Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Xavier is 16-4 ATS in its last 20 games
NORTHERN IOWA

Northern Iowa is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Northern Iowa is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
COLORADO @ IOWA
COLORADO

Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Colorado is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
IOWA

No trends to report
TEXAS @ ALABAMA
TEXAS

Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
ALABAMA

Alabama is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 6 games
WILLIAM & MARY @ TCU
WILLIAM & MARY

William & Mary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
William & Mary is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
TCU

TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LOYOLA-CHICAGO @ MISSOURI STATE
LOYOLA-CHICAGO

Loyola-Chicago is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Loyola-Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Missouri State
MISSOURI STATE

Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Missouri State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M @ NEW MEXICO
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M

No trends to report
NEW MEXICO

The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico's last 5 games at home
New Mexico is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
PRESENTATION COLLEGE @ WEBER STATE
PRESENTATION COLLEGE

No trends to report
WEBER STATE

Weber State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
BETHUNE-COOKMAN @ WASHINGTON STATE
BETHUNE-COOKMAN

No trends to report
WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Washington State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
NORTH DAKOTA STATE @ UTEP
NORTH DAKOTA STATE

No trends to report
UTEP

No trends to report
NORTHERN COLORADO @ UNLV
NORTHERN COLORADO

Northern Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Colorado is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
UNLV

The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNLV's last 5 games at home
UNLV is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
CAL STATE-FULLERTON @ LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
CAL STATE-FULLERTON

Cal State-Fullerton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cal State-Fullerton's last 11 games on the road
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT

Loyola Marymount is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cal State-Fullerton
Loyola Marymount is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
LIFE PACIFIC COLLEGE @ SAN DIEGO
LIFE PACIFIC COLLEGE

No trends to report
SAN DIEGO

San Diego is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
UNC ASHEVILLE @ SAINT MARY'S-CALIFORNIA
UNC ASHEVILLE

No trends to report
SAINT MARY'S-CALIFORNIA

Saint Mary's-California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Saint Mary's-California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
UC MERCED @ UC RIVERSIDE
UC MERCED

No trends to report
UC RIVERSIDE

UC Riverside is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
UC Riverside is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
MONTANA @ WASHINGTON
MONTANA

Montana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montana's last 5 games
WASHINGTON

Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Montana
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montana
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS @ NEVADA
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Southern Illinois is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
NEVADA

Nevada is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games
DAVIDSON @ NEW MEXICO STATE
DAVIDSON

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Davidson's last 6 games
Davidson is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
NEW MEXICO STATE

New Mexico State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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Dunkel

Friday, December 22

Temple @ Georgia

Game 819-820
December 22, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Temple
62.334
Georgia
61.515
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Temple
by 1
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia
by 3
143
Dunkel Pick:
Temple
(+3); Under

LA-Lafayette @ Clemson

Game 821-822
December 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Lafayette
56.742
Clemson
64.621
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Clemson
by 8
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 12 1/2
147
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Lafayette
(+12 1/2); Over

Pacific @ Arizona State

Game 823-824
December 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pacific
51.221
Arizona State
75.762
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona State
by 24 1/2
169
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona State
by 20
162 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(-20); Over

Elon @ Indiana State

Game 825-826
December 22, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Elon
47.646
Indiana State
54.772
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana State
by 7
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana State
by 4
139
Dunkel Pick:
Elon
(+4); Under

Northwestern @ Oklahoma

Game 827-828
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northwestern
64.312
Oklahoma
74.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 10 1/2
163
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma
by 9
156 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma
(-9); Over

Bradley @ Ole Miss

Game 829-830
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Bradley
51.908
Ole Miss
62.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ole Miss
by 11
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ole Miss
by 6
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ole Miss
(-6); Under

St Bonaventure @ Syracuse

Game 831-832
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Bonaventure
60.404
Syracuse
62.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Syracuse
by 2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Syracuse
by 5
136
Dunkel Pick:
St Bonaventure
(+5); Over

Towson @ Pittsburgh

Game 833-834
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Towson
55.233
Pittsburgh
54.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Towson
by 1
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Towson
by 4 1/2
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+4 1/2); Under

Eastern Michigan @ Oakland

Game 835-836
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Michigan
51.102
Oakland
60.709
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 9 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 6
159 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-6); Under

Coll of Charleston @ Coastal Carolina

Game 837-838
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Coll of Charlesto
58.320
Coastal Carolina
53.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Coll of Charlesto
by 5
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Coll of Charlesto
by 2
140
Dunkel Pick:
Coll of Charlesto
(-2); Over

Texas State @ Rice

Game 839-840
December 22, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
51.903
Rice
52.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rice
by 1
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas State
by 3
130 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Rice
(+3); Under

Western Michigan @ WI-Milwaukee

Game 841-842
December 22, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Michigan
52.873
WI-Milwaukee
51.442
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Michigan
by 1 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
WI-Milwaukee
by 4
136
Dunkel Pick:
Western Michigan
(+4); Over

Hofstra @ Villanova

Game 843-844
December 22, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Hofstra
51.776
Villanova
82.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Villanova
by 31
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Villanova
by 22
150
Dunkel Pick:
Villanova
(-22); Under

William & Mary @ TCU

Game 845-846
December 22, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
William & Mary
46.703
TCU
72.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TCU
by 26
171
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TCU
by 20 1/2
163 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
TCU
(-20 1/2); Over

Loyola-Chicago @ Missouri State

Game 847-848
December 22, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Loyola-Chicago
55.622
Missouri State
57.102
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Missouri State
by 1 1/2
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Missouri State
by 5 1/2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Loyola-Chicago
(+5 1/2); Under

Colorado @ Iowa

Game 849-850
December 22, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
60.024
Iowa
61.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa
by 1
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa
by 4 1/2
150 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+4 1/2); Over

Texas @ Alabama

Game 851-852
December 22, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
64.228
Alabama
68.762
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Alabama
by 4 1/2
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Alabama
by 2
137
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama
(-2); Under

Xavier @ Northern Iowa

Game 853-854
December 22, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Xavier
70.025
Northern Iowa
59.231
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Xavier
by 11
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Xavier
by 6 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Xavier
(-6 1/2); N/A

Wright State @ Georgia Tech

Game 855-856
December 22, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wright State
52.386
Georgia Tech
57.423
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia Tech
by 5
115
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia Tech
by 8 1/2
123
Dunkel Pick:
Wright State
(+8 1/2); Under

CS-Fullerton @ Loyola Marymount

Game 857-858
December 22, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
CS-Fullerton
53.498
Loyola Marymount
54.896
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Loyola Marymount
by 1 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Loyola Marymount
by 5
146
Dunkel Pick:
CS-Fullerton
(+5); Over

Alabama State @ Liberty

Game 859-860
December 22, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama State
Liberty
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Alabama State
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Alabama State
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama State

IPFW @ Louisiana Tech

Game 861-862
December 22, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
IPFW
Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
IPFW
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
IPFW
Dunkel Pick:
IPFW

Lamar @ Cal Davis

Game 863-864
December 22, 2017 @ 5:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Lamar
50.298
Cal Davis
54.762
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cal Davis
by 4 1/2
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cal Davis
by 1
129 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cal Davis
(-1); Under

Radford @ NC A&T

Game 865-866
December 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Radford
49.645
NC A&T
36.476
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Radford
by 13
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Radford
by 8
139 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Radford
(-8); Over

Middle Tennessee @ Princeton

Game 867-868
December 22, 2017 @ 5:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Middle Tennessee
63.498
Princeton
53.499
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 10
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 5 1/2
136
Dunkel Pick:
Middle Tennessee
(-5 1/2); Under

Akron @ USC

Game 869-870
December 22, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Akron
52.109
USC
68.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 16 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 13 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
USC
(-13 1/2); N/A

Davidson @ New Mexico St

Game 871-872
December 22, 2017 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Davidson
59.465
New Mexico St
60.896
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Mexico St
by 1 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Davidson
by 2
146
Dunkel Pick:
New Mexico St
(+2); Over

Miami-FL @ Hawaii

Game 873-874
December 22, 2017 @ 1:30 am

Dunkel Rating:
Miami-FL
67.402
Hawaii
56.322
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami-FL
by 11
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami-FL
by 14 1/2
133
Dunkel Pick:
Hawaii
(+14 1/2); Under

NC-Wilmington @ Howard

Game 875-876
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NC-Wilmington
Howard
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC-Wilmington
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC-Wilmington
Dunkel Pick:
NC-Wilmington

North Dakota St @ TX-El Paso

Game 877-878
December 22, 2017 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Dakota St
TX-El Paso
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Dakota St
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Dakota St
Dunkel Pick:
North Dakota St

Duquesne @ San Francisco

Game 879-880
December 22, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Duquesne
51.013
San Francisco
57.562
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 6 1/2
128
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
by 3
134
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-3); Under

Southern Illinois @ Nevada

Game 881-882
December 22, 2017 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern Illinois
52.312
Nevada
70.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nevada
by 18 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nevada
by 12
149
Dunkel Pick:
Nevada
(-12); Over

Marist @ Brown

Game 883-884
December 22, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marist
42.862
Brown
50.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brown
by 8
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brown
by 6 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Brown
(-6 1/2); Under

Rider @ Penn State

Game 885-886
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rider
47.213
Penn State
66.823
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Penn State
by 19 1/2
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Penn State
by 15 1/2
158 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(-15 1/2); Over

Monmouth @ Yale

Game 887-888
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Monmouth
53.672
Yale
53.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Monmouth
Even
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Yale
by 4
150
Dunkel Pick:
Monmouth
(+4); Under

Murray State @ Detroit

Game 889-890
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Murray State
51.562
Detroit
47.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Murray State
by 4
171
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Murray State
by 8 1/2
166
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+8 1/2); Over

Eastern Kentucky @ Marshall

Game 891-892
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Kentucky
47.802
Marshall
55.322
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marshall
by 7 1/2
165
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marshall
by 11
161
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Kentucky
(+11); Over

SE Missouri St @ St Louis

Game 893-894
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
SE Missouri St
51.322
St Louis
54.446
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Louis
by 3
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Louis
by 7
140
Dunkel Pick:
SE Missouri St
(+7); Under

SIU-Edwardsville @ Central Michigan

Game 895-896
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
SIU-Edwardsville
39.404
Central Michigan
54.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Central Michigan
by 15 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Central Michigan
by 10 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Central Michigan
(-10 1/2); Over

Georgia Southern @ E Tenn State

Game 897-898
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Southern
52.785
E Tenn State
60.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
E Tenn State
by 8
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
E Tenn State
by 3 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
E Tenn State
(-3 1/2); Under

VMI @ VA-Commonwealth

Game 899-900
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
VMI
42.609
VA-Commonwealth
60.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
VA-Commonwealth
by 18
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
VA-Commonwealth
by 21
148
Dunkel Pick:
VMI
(+21); Under

Western Kentucky @ Austin Peay

Game 901-902
December 22, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Kentucky
53.442
Austin Peay
50.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Kentucky
by 3
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Kentucky
by 7 1/2
147
Dunkel Pick:
Austin Peay
(+7 1/2); Over

Northern Colorado @ UNLV

Game 903-904
December 22, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Colorado
49.812
UNLV
66.433
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UNLV
by 16 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UNLV
by 12
158
Dunkel Pick:
UNLV
(-12); Under

Montana @ Washington

Game 905-906
December 22, 2017 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montana
52.609
Washington
62.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 10
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 5 1/2
154
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-5 1/2); Over

Bryant @ Dartmouth

Game 907-908
December 22, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Bryant
36.558
Dartmouth
49.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dartmouth
by 13
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dartmouth
by 9
154 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dartmouth
(-9); Under

Sacred Heart @ Providence

Game 909-910
December 22, 2017 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacred Heart
42.894
Providence
64.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Providence
by 22
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Providence
by 18
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Providence
(-18); N/A

FL-Gulf Coast @ Wichita State

Game 911-912
December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
FL-Gulf Coast
57.612
Wichita State
71.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wichita State
by 14
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wichita State
by 17
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
FL-Gulf Coast
(+17); N/A

Bethune-Cookman @ Washington St

Game 913-914
December 22, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Bethune-Cookman
40.223
Washington St
52.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington St
by 12
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington St
by 16
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Bethune-Cookman
(+16); N/A

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NHL

Friday, December 22

Philly won four of its last five games with Buffalo; they’re 3-2 in last five games here. Three of last four series games played here stayed under the total. Flyers won seven of their last eight games overall, three in row on road; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Buffalo lost five of its last six games overall, four of their last five at home. Five of their last six games stayed under total.

Minnesota won eight of its last ten games with Florida; they’re 3-2 in last five visits to South Beach. Under is 4-2-2 in last eight series games. Minnesota won five of its last seven games overall, three of last four on road. Four of their last five games stayed under total. Florida lost seven of last ten games overall, four of last five at home. Four of their last five games stayed under total.

Home side won last five Washington-Arizona games; Wizards lost three of last four games played here. Five of last six series games stayed under. Washington won four in row, eight of last nine games; they’re 3-1 in last four road games. Over is 8-3 in their last eleven games. Arizona lost its last seven games, outscored 24-9; Coyotes lost four of last five home games. Under is 18-4 in their last 22 games.

Flames won three of their last four games with Montreal; under is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Canadiens lost three of last five games in the Saddledome. Montreal lost four of last six games; they’re 2-3 in last five road games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Calgary won its last two games 6-1/2-1; they’re 2-4 in their last six home games. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

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NHL

Friday, December 22

Trend Report

PHILADELPHIA @ BUFFALO
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Buffalo's last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games

MINNESOTA @ FLORIDA
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Florida's last 15 games at home

WASHINGTON @ ARIZONA
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Washington

MONTREAL @ CALGARY
Montreal is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Montreal's last 12 games on the road
Calgary is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games

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NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: Ovie and the Caps try to avoid "Vegas flu"
Monty Andrews

The Habs take a holiday trip to Alberta, an original six matinee on Saturday, and Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals make their first trip to Sin City.

A Western Canada Christmas

The Montreal Canadiens will play two games in two nights prior to their Christmas Break - and both will take place in snowy Alberta, as they take on the Calgary Flames on Friday night and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Canadiens fans and bettors should get used to seeing them away from the Bell Centre, as they continue a seven-game road trip that extends through the end of the year. The Habs have seen much higher-scoring games away from Montreal, going 9-5-1 O/U on the road compared to 7-11-1 at home. The Canadiens split their Alberta doubleheader a season ago, losing 5-0 to Calgary before beating Edmonton 4-1.

Original Six Matinee

The Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins will head into their holiday break a little earlier than the rest of the league as they face off in a Saturday matinee at TD Garden. This Original Six matchup has been somewhat one sided in recent history, with the Bruins having won three consecutive meetings and five of the previous six. That dominant stretch includes a 3-2 overtime decision over Detroit in their previous encounter back on Dec. 14. The Red Wings have been a strong over play on the road, exceeding the total in four of their previous five games away from Detroit. And three of the past four meetings between the teams have gone over.

Ovi's Vegas Vacation

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals make their first-ever trip to Sin City as they face the red-hot Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday evening. The Capitals are one of the hottest teams in the NHL at the moment, having won eight of their past nine games while going over the total in eight of their previous 11 contests. But they'll be in tough against a Vegas team that is looking to become the first expansion franchise to reach the Stanley Cup final in Year 1. The Golden Knights are an NHL-best 14-2-1 at home and have one of the top offenses in the league, entering Friday ranked third overall in average goals per game (3.5).

Injury Updates

* Don't expect Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews to be back in the lineup Saturday against the host New York Rangers. Matthews continues to nurse an upper-body injury - and the Maple Leafs are scuffling without him, going 2-4-0 SU in his absence.

* Bruins forward David Krejci missed his third straight game Thursday with an upper-body ailment, and it isn't known when he will return to action. Krejci has five goals and nine assists in 18 games; Boston is 5-3-1 SU and 8-1 O/U when Krejci records a point.

* The Montreal Canadiens have shut down defenseman Shea Weber indefinitely after he suffered a foot injury in a Dec. 16 loss to Ottawa. It's a major blow for a Canadiens team that leads the NHL with 557 blocked shots; Weber is third on the team with 59.

Player News

* The New York Islanders are getting major production from their first line of Anders Lee, John Tavares and Josh Bailey, who have combined for 39 points in 10 December games. The Isles sit at +650 on Bet365 to win the Metropolitan Division.

* It has been a much less productive month for Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Gagner, who has the worst plus-minus rating of any forward this month (minus-10) while recording one goal in nine games. His minus-19 season rating is worst on the Canucks.

* Over bettors have been rejoicing whenever New York Islanders netminder Thomas Greiss is between the pipes. The Isles have gone above the total in 11 straight games in which Greiss has appeared, and in 14 of his last 15 outings.

Stanley Cup Futures

* Is it time to take the Golden Knights seriously? Oddsmakers apparently think so - they've moved the expansion darlings to +1,800 on Bet365 to earn an improbable Stanley Cup victory. Vegas is installed at +250 to win the Pacific, behind only the Kings (+160).

* The Toronto Maple Leafs remain Canada's best hope of ending a 35-year national Stanley Cup drought, even while stumbling in Matthews' absence. The Leafs are +950 to win the championship; Winnipeg is the next closest Canadian team at +1,700.

* The Philadelphia Flyers have seen their Stanley Cup odds improve - at least slightly - following a stretch of seven wins in eight games. But they're still among the longest of longshots at this point, listed at +3,000 to win their first title since 1975.

Totals Trends

* The Vancouver Canucks are the hottest over play in the league right now, boasting a six-game streak heading into Thursday night's encounter with San Jose. Vancouver enters that game having allowed four or more goals in six of its last seven outings.

* The goal lights at KeyBank Center probably won't need new filaments for a while. The Sabres continue to be one of the strongest under plays at home this season, going below the total in 11 of their first 16 games in Buffalo.

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NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, December 22

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PHILADELPHIA (15-12-0-7, 37 pts.) at BUFFALO (8-19-0-7, 23 pts.) - 12/22/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-7 ATS (+9.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 8-26 ATS (-24.1 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 8-26 ATS (+45.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 3-20 ATS (+33.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
BUFFALO is 20-38 ATS (+69.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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MINNESOTA (18-13-0-3, 39 pts.) at FLORIDA (13-16-0-5, 31 pts.) - 12/22/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 ATS (+11.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 48-68 ATS (-46.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 9-18 ATS (-10.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 29-43 ATS (-14.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 104-160 ATS (+268.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 157-236 ATS (+432.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-1-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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WASHINGTON (22-12-0-1, 45 pts.) at ARIZONA (7-24-0-5, 19 pts.) - 12/22/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

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MONTREAL (15-15-0-4, 34 pts.) at CALGARY (18-14-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/22/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 12-23 ATS (-15.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 4-13 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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NHL
Dunkel

Friday, December 22

Philadelphia @ Buffalo

Game 1-2
December 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
12.224
Buffalo
10.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-115); Under

Minnesota @ Florida

Game 3-4
December 22, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
10.526
Florida
11.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-110); Over

Washington @ Arizona

Game 5-6
December 22, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
10.446
Arizona
11.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+140); Under

Montreal @ Calgary

Game 7-8
December 22, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
12.204
Calgary
10.798
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(+120); Over

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Matchup Edge
NY Edge in: DET
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Knicks at Pistons
Gracenote
Dec 22, 2017

Star center Kristaps Porzingis looks for a much-improved performance in his second game back from a knee injury when the New York Knicks visit the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Porzingis missed all 11 of his field-goal attempts and scored just one point on Thursday, but New York still posted an impressive 102-93 victory over Boston.

With Porzingis struggling, journeyman forward Michael Beasley stepped up to save the Knicks against the Celtics by scoring 18 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter. "Thanks to me, the game was close. I kept it close," Porzingis told reporters. "Otherwise, I thought we should have won by a bigger difference. ... I couldn't find my rhythm. Michael Beasley had my back." Detroit had its three-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday, when it was drubbed 110-93 by lowly Dallas. "You can't get too caught up in that because if you look at our schedule and you had gone back at the beginning of the year and tried to pencil in what you thought were wins and losses, you would've been way off," Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy told reporters. "So you play every night, and if you play well enough, we have a chance to beat anybody."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FSN Detroit

ABOUT THE KNICKS (17-14): Beasley, who also grabbed a season-best 12 rebounds, was the No. 2 overall choice in the 2008 draft but didn't live up to the billing as the Knicks are his sixth NBA team. Yet he certainly is playing like a big-time talent over the last three games by averaging 28.3 points and 8.7 rebounds while making 33-of-58 field-goal attempts. "I'm just here for the team," Beasley told reporters. "Whatever they need, whenever they need it. Scoring, rebounding, defense, just trying my best. As humbly as I can say it, I just feel like every shot that I shoot is going in."

ABOUT THE PISTONS (17-14): Detroit's defense was sub-par against the Mavericks and leading scorer Tobias Harris had a poor night with 10 points on 4-of-16 shooting. When it was suggested to Van Gundy that the loss to Dallas was a blow, he quickly countered that chatter with a big-picture refrain. "The standings don't mean anything right now," Van Gundy told reporters. "We're 31 games into the year with 51 to go. It's not like we've got two games to go. We just need to play better."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Pistons halted a four-game losing streak against the Knicks on Oct. 21, when Harris scored 31 points in a 111-107 triumph.

2. New York C Enes Kanter recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds against Boston for his sixth double-double in 11 contests.

3. Detroit PF Anthony Tolliver is 9-for-13 from 3-point range while averaging 17.5 points over his last two games.

PREDICTION: Pistons 99, Knicks 95

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Trends - New York at Detroit

ATS Trends
New York

Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Knicks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games.
Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Detroit

Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Pistons are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS loss.
Pistons are 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pistons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Friday games.
Pistons are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss.
Pistons are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pistons are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Pistons are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Pistons are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Pistons are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU Trends
New York

Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-2-1 in Knicks last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Knicks last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 8-3-1 in Knicks last 12 vs. NBA Central.
Over is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 Friday games.
Under is 25-12-1 in Knicks last 38 vs. Eastern Conference.

Detroit

Under is 5-0 in Pistons last 5 Friday games.
Under is 5-0-1 in Pistons last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Pistons last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 6-1 in Pistons last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Pistons last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 8-2-1 in Pistons last 11 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Pistons last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 20-5-1 in Pistons last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 11-4 in Pistons last 15 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Under is 37-17-1 in Pistons last 55 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 37-18 in Pistons last 55 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Head to Head

Home team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Favorite is 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings.
Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Detroit.
Knicks are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
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Preview: Pelicans at Magic
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

Two teams in dire need of a major boost meet Friday night when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Orlando Magic after losing the first two on their four-game road trip. The Pelicans are under .500 for the first time since Nov. 3 after losing two straight and eight of the last 12 contests while injury-plagued Orlando has dropped six in a row and 17 of 20 after a promising start to the season.

The Magic, who were without their top two scorers Evan Fournier and Aaron Gordon due to injuries, were thumped 112-94 at Chicago on Wednesday while missing 22-of-29 shots from 3-point range. “We’ve just got to do more - do more without doing it in a selfish manner,” Orlando point guard Elfrid Payton told reporters. “Doing more doesn’t mean necessarily going out there and shooting 30 shots. It’s doing more on the defensive end, helping your teammate more.” New Orleans has given up 116.5 points per game over the first two contests on its trip and is 29th in the league in scoring defense (111.8). “The other team just came out and they wanted it more,” Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins told reporters after a 116-106 setback at Washington on Tuesday. “I feel like we just kind of went through the motions as a team. They just wanted it more, period. No effort.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN New Orleans, FSN Florida (Orlando)

ABOUT THE PELICANS (15-16): Anthony Davis survived a scare in the loss against Washington as he had his right wrist examined during the contest, but x-rays were deemed negative and he finished with 37 points to raise his average to 29.8 the last four games. Cousins tops the team in scoring (26.2) and rebounding (10.6) while dishing out 5.1 assists per game and has posted six double-doubles in the last eight contests. Point guard Jrue Holiday is averaging 25 points and shooting 53.4 percent from the field over the last five games.

ABOUT THE MAGIC (11-21): Fournier (ankle) is close to returning after missing the last six games and Gordon has missed four of the past five - the first two with concussion symptoms and the last two with the calf injury. Center Nikola Vucevic has had more responsibility in December and put up some big numbers, averaging 22.2 points and 12.8 rebounds over the last nine contests. Rookie forward Jonathan Isaac tweaked his ankle against Chicago in his second game back since missing 17 with the same injury, and is questionable.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Orlando F Jonathon Simmons went 2-of-9 from the field and scored six points against Chicago after averaging 21.6 the previous five games.

2. The Magic has won five of the last six meetings, including a 115-99 triumph on Oct. 30 in New Orleans.

3. Pelicans PG Rajon Rondo, averaging a team-high 7.6 assists, is questionable after leaving the last game with a knee injury.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 110, Magic 101

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - New Orleans at Orlando

ATS Trends
New Orleans

Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Pelicans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Pelicans are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Pelicans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Pelicans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.

Orlando

Magic are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 home games.
Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Magic are 10-25-1 ATS in their last 36 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Magic are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Magic are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Magic are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Magic are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Magic are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Magic are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
New Orleans

Over is 5-0 in Pelicans last 5 road games.
Over is 9-0 in Pelicans last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 9-0 in Pelicans last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 13-3 in Pelicans last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-3 in Pelicans last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 Friday games.
Over is 16-5 in Pelicans last 21 overall.
Over is 19-7 in Pelicans last 26 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 21-8 in Pelicans last 29 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 9-4 in Pelicans last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.

Orlando

Under is 5-0 in Magic last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 5-1 in Magic last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Magic last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Magic last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 7-3 in Magic last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-8 in Magic last 25 Friday games.

Head to Head

Under is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Orlando.
Pelicans are 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Orlando.
Underdog is 20-6-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
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Preview: Wizards at Nets
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The Washington Wizards head to Brooklyn for the second time in less than two weeks and will try to avenge an earlier loss to the Nets when the teams meet Friday night. Playing without star point guard John Wall, the Wizards dropped a 103-98 decision at Brooklyn on Dec. 12, which happens to be the last win for the Nets.

Wall returned the next night when Washington began a 3-1 homestand that was capped by Tuesday's 116-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and he seems to be completely past the recent knee issues that caused him to miss nine games. "Basically, them telling me to go out there and be aggressive and don't worry about minutes and go play," Wall told reporters after an 18-point, 10-assist effort versus the Pelicans. "Coach has been telling me since the last game. I went out there without thinking about when I was coming out of the game or when I'm going back in, just trying to play and make the right reads." Brooklyn lost four straight since the win over the Wizards while averaging 96.8 points. Three of the four defeats came at home, including the 104-99 setback against Sacramento on Wednesday.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN Washington, YES (Brooklyn)

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (17-14): While Wall is giving indications he's just about at full speed, backup forward Mike Scott is showing no signs of slowing down a phenomenal shooting stretch. "It doesn't matter if we talk about it, it's not gonna jinx him," coach Scott Brooks. "He's been shooting the ball so well." Scott's 24 points against New Orleans was a season high and he was 11-for-15 from the floor to leave the Virginia product at 53-for-72 over an eight-game stretch.

ABOUT THE NETS (11-19): Brooklyn was behind 36-20 after one quarter against Sacramento as it continued a recent trend of poor starts, having trailed by at least 11 points at halftime in every game of the losing streak. "Giving up 36 points in the first quarter — you can't get in a hole like that. It is disappointment in our defense and our defensive mentality to start the game," coach Kenny Atkinson told the media. "We let our guard down in the first quarter. Dug a hole, and too deep of a hole." Six players scored in double figures for the Nets with Spencer Dinwiddie's 16 points on 5-of-15 shooting led the way.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Wizards leading scorer G Bradley Beal missed all seven of his 3-point tries and shot 11-for-33 overall in the loss at Brooklyn earlier this month.

2. Nets C Jahlil Okafor has not seen any action in the last two games as Atkinson gives him more time to get in shape and integrated into the system.

3. Wall is shooting 35.4 percent since returning from the knee injury.

PREDICTION: Wizards 109, Nets 103

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Washington at Brooklyn

ATS Trends
Washington

Wizards are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Wizards are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 Friday games.
Wizards are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Wizards are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Wizards are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Brooklyn

Nets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Southeast.
Nets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Nets are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

OU Trends
Washington

Under is 12-2 in Wizards last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 9-2 in Wizards last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 16-5 in Wizards last 21 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Wizards last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 19-7 in Wizards last 26 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Wizards last 11 games following a ATS win.
Over is 36-17 in Wizards last 53 games playing on 2 days rest.

Brooklyn

Under is 5-0 in Nets last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-0 in Nets last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 5-0 in Nets last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-0 in Nets last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Nets last 9 overall.
Under is 7-1 in Nets last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Nets last 7 home games.
Under is 6-1-1 in Nets last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 6-1 in Nets last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Nets last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Brooklyn.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Home team is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida
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Preview: Mavericks at Heat
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The Miami Heat are starting to find their top form with five wins in the last seven games and hope to continue the trend when they open a four-game homestand against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Miami knocked off Boston 90-89 on Wednesday without its top two scorers as former Celtics center Kelly Olynyk drained six 3-pointers en route to a season-high 32 points.

“We’re getting there,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters. “Each painful step that we take in this 82-game ride, we’re learning tough lessons. We’re feeling pain. We’re improving on things. Sometimes it’s one step back, two steps forward.” Miami hopes to turn its fortunes around at home where it has lost seven of 13 games this season and faces a Dallas team that is coming off one of its best games of the season. Rookie guard Dennis Smith Jr. returned after missing six games with a strained hip to score 15 points and hand out five assists in 21 minutes as the Mavericks rolled over Detroit 110-93 on Wednesday for just their second win in eight contests. “I was just coming out trying to do what I do,” Smith, who is averaging 14.4 points in 24 games, told reporters. “My legs were heavy at first. I had to get my second wind.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), FSN Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (9-23): Forward Harrison Barnes led the way with 25 points in the win over Detroit and leads the team in scoring (18.5) and rebounds (7.1) while playing in all 32 games. Coach Rick Carlisle told reporters it’s never good to have an injury but Smith needed a breather 24 games into his rookie campaign, and the ninth-overall pick in the last draft provided a spark for Dallas. Guard Yogi Ferrell continues to get more minutes and he is making the best of them, averaging 14 points over the last five games and 11.7 this month.

ABOUT THE HEAT (16-15): Guard Goran Dragic (elbow) and forward James Johnson (ankle) each missed the last two games and center Hassan Whiteside (knee) sat out his 11th straight game Wednesday, taking 42.4 points out of the lineup. Forward Josh Richardson has picked up some of the slack, averaging 24.3 points over the last three games to raise his season mark to 11.6 - fourth on the team. Miami needs more consistency out of guard Dion Waiters (14.7 points), who scored 23 in a loss at Atlanta before managing 10 on 3-of-11 shooting versus Boston.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Dallas F Dirk Nowitzki needs one 3-pointer to snap a tie with Chauncey Billups (1,830) for 12th on the NBA’s all-time list.

2. Olynyk is averaging 11.6 points and 5.5 rebounds in December after putting up 7.9 and 4.7, respectively, last month.

3. The Heat had won three straight meetings before dropping a 96-89 decision at Dallas last February.

PREDICTION: Heat 102, Mavericks 92

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Dallas at Miami

ATS Trends
Dallas

Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Mavericks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Mavericks are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Mavericks are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Mavericks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Mavericks are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.

Miami

Heat are 27-10 ATS in their last 37 Friday games.
Heat are 4-15-2 ATS in their last 21 home games.
Heat are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Heat are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Heat are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends
Dallas

Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 Friday games.
Under is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 36-14-1 in Mavericks last 51 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 28-12-2 in Mavericks last 42 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 home games.
Under is 9-1 in Heat last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 7-1 in Heat last 8 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-1 in Heat last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 13-3 in Heat last 16 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 7-2 in Heat last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 20-7 in Heat last 27 overall.
Under is 35-16 in Heat last 51 games following a ATS win.
Under is 35-17 in Heat last 52 Friday games.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Mavericks are 14-5-1 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Miami.
Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Road team is 21-7-2 ATS in the last 30 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
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Preview: Clippers at Rockets
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The winning streak is finally over for the Houston Rockets, and Chris Paul is back on the injury report. The Rockets will try to pick themselves up after a rare loss and win for the 15th time in 16 games when they host Paul's former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, on Friday.

Houston won 14 straight after Paul returned from a knee injury but watched the streak come to an end with a 122-116 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday as Paul left in the fourth quarter with a left adductor strain. Paul is considered day-to-day and is in danger of missing the date with Los Angeles, with which he earned First-Team All-NBA honors in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and led to the playoffs in each of his six seasons there. The Clippers won't have one of their biggest acquisitions from that trade around for the game either, as point guard Patrick Beverley is done for the year with a knee injury and is one of three Clippers starters out of the lineup. Guard Austin Rivers is the one benefitting most from Beverley's absence and went for 21 points on Wednesday as the Clippers knocked off the Phoenix Suns 108-95 to snap a three-game slide.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston)

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (12-18): Milos Teodosic was brought on to take over Paul's role as the primary distributor and dealt with his own injury while missing 22 games due to foot problems. The 30-year-old rookie is beginning to settle in and handed out a season-best eight assists in 27 minutes on Wednesday. Teodosic is averaging just 8.3 points on 32.8 percent shooting but is beginning to get the hang of throwing lobs up to center DeAndre Jordan, who went 5-of-7 from the floor on Wednesday and finished with 12 points and 20 rebounds for his sixth straight double-double.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (25-5): Even if Paul is out, Houston still has an MVP candidate in James Harden, who kept the team in the game on Wednesday by scoring 51 points and handing out nine assists. "You can't stop Harden," Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball told reporters. "You can try to slow him down, it's the best you can do. Make everything hard for him. Try and get him as tired as possible. But as far as stopping him, you can't stop him." Teams aren't having much luck slowing down Harden, who leads the NBA in scoring (31.9 points) while ranking third in assists (9.03).

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Clippers SF Danilo Gallinari was diagnosed with a partial tear in his left glute muscle and will be out indefinitely.

2. Rockets C Clint Capela (heel) sat out Wednesday and is day-to-day.

3. Houston took two of three from Los Angeles last season despite Harden being limited to 23.3 points, 8.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds in the meetings.

PREDICTION: Rockets 123, Clippers 103

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - L.A. Clippers at Houston

ATS Trends
L.A. Clippers

Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Clippers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Clippers are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. Western Conference.
Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.

Houston

Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Rockets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. Western Conference.
Rockets are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Rockets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Pacific.
Rockets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Rockets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Rockets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Rockets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

OU Trends
L.A. Clippers

Under is 6-1 in Clippers last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 5-1 in Clippers last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Clippers last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 8-3 in Clippers last 11 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Clippers last 7 road games.
Over is 10-4 in Clippers last 14 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Clippers last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Clippers last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Houston

Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Rockets last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 home games.
Over is 6-0 in Rockets last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Rockets last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Houston.
Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.
Clippers are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Houston.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Preview: Hornets at Bucks
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will try to avoid a letdown after perhaps their biggest win of the season when they host the slumping Charlotte Hornets on Friday in the front end of a home-and-home set. Behind 27 points, 14 rebounds and a season high-tying eight assists from Antetokounmpo, the Bucks got past red-hot Cleveland 119-116 on Tuesday to begin a two-game homestand.

"It was a big step for our team. It shows maturity," Antetokounmpo told reporters after his team staved off a fourth-quarter rally. "Usually, in a situation like that, we give the game away." Antetokounmpo ranks second in the NBA with a scoring average of 29.7 points and the only time he was held under 20 came at Charlotte on Nov. 1, when he finished with 14 points on 5-of-16 shooting. The Hornets were 5-3 after that result but soon thereafter dipped below .500 and are currently burying themselves amid a 3-11 stretch. They took an early lead against streaking Toronto on Wednesday before falling apart defensively in a 129-111 loss.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Charlotte), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

ABOUT THE HORNETS (11-20): Jeremy Lamb produced a career-high 32 points against the Raptors, making 11-of-17 shots after nine straight games in which he was under 50 percent from the field. "My teammates put me in great positions to score, and I was able to knock shots down," Lamb told reporters. "But we were down 20 the whole game, so it doesn't really mean much. We've just got to play better." Forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who had two double-doubles in his previous four games, left Wednesday's loss with a shoulder injury and he is day-to-day.

ABOUT THE BUCKS (16-13): Milwaukee is now 12-7 with point guard Eric Bledsoe in the lineup and the Kentucky product scored 26 points - his second-highest total since arriving via trade in November - in the win over Cleveland. Fellow guard Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 18 points while making 7-of-12 3-pointers over the last two games and hit double digits in all but one game this month as he gets more accustomed to his bench role. Brogdon had 20 points and four assists in the previous meeting with the Hornets.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Milwaukee made a franchise-record 19 3-pointers and F Khris Middleton scored a career-high 43 points in the loss at Charlotte last month.

2. Hornets PG Kemba Walker is averaging 12.7 points - more than eight below his mark for the season - while shooting 15-for-51 over the last three games.

3. The teams meet again Saturday in Charlotte to wrap up the four-game season series.

PREDICTION: Bucks 112, Hornets 101

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Charlotte at Milwaukee

ATS Trends
Charlotte

Hornets are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Hornets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Hornets are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Hornets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Hornets are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss.
Hornets are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Hornets are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hornets are 3-11-2 ATS in their last 16 road games.
Hornets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hornets are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Hornets are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Central.
Hornets are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
Hornets are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Bucks are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 vs. NBA Southeast.
Bucks are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
Bucks are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
Bucks are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Bucks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

OU Trends
Charlotte

Over is 6-0 in Hornets last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 8-1 in Hornets last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 vs. NBA Central.
Under is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Hornets last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 7-3 in Hornets last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Milwaukee

Over is 5-0 in Bucks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-0 in Bucks last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-0 in Bucks last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-0-1 in Bucks last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-0-1 in Bucks last 6 home games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Bucks last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 8-0 in Bucks last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-1-1 in Bucks last 13 overall.
Over is 10-1 in Bucks last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-1-1 in Bucks last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-1-1 in Bucks last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Hornets are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Milwaukee.
Road team is 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Matchup Edge
ATL Edge in: OKC
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Hawks at Thunder
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won eight of their past 11 games, and come into Friday’s home contest against the Atlanta Hawks following an impressive offensive performance in a victory over Utah. The Thunder are above .500 for the first time since early November after Russell Westbrook finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds in a 107-79 home rout of the Jazz, and Paul George and Carmelo Anthony each scored 10 points in the decisive third quarter.

“You’ve got to have fun and embrace the game,” Westbrook told reporters after the Thunder scored 107 points for just the second time in their past 10 games. “Go out and compete and have fun at the same time.” Atlanta is enduring a season that is anything but fun as the Hawks have won a league-low seven games after Wednesday’s 105-95 home loss to Indiana. The Hawks have yet to win consecutive games this season and their starters were outscored 77-49 by the Pacers’ starting five. “In the second half we kind of (slowed) down a little bit, kind of let off the gas,” Atlanta rookie big man John Collins told the media after scoring a team-best 18 points off the bench.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), FSN Oklahoma

ABOUT THE HAWKS (7-24): Atlanta’s top two scorers - Dennis Schroder and Taurean Prince - average a combined 32.4 points but together finished with just 16 Wednesday. Collins has been impressive, ranking fourth in the league in field-goal shooting (60.6 percent) after hitting 6-of-7 shots and all six free throws to go with nine rebounds against Indiana. The Hawks dropped from third in the NBA in 3-point shooting to eighth after making only 8-of-29 attempts Wednesday.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (16-15): Westbrook leads the NBA in assists per game (9.7) and George paces the league in steals per contest (2.45). Center Steven Adams returned from concussion protocol to score 11 points with nine rebounds against Utah, and is third in the NBA in field-goal percentage (63.3 percent). The trio of Westbrook (23.3 points per game), George (19.8) and Anthony (17.3) are averaging a combined 60.4 points per contest, despite all three shooting less than 41 percent from the field.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Atlanta G Marco Belinelli leads the NBA in free-throw shooting at 95.4 percent and has made his last 26 attempts.

2. The Thunder have outscored opponents in the third quarter eight times in 31 games - including Wednesday - and are 8-0 with seven victories by double digits in those contests.

3. Hawks F/C Mike Muscala, sidelined for 22 games with a sprained left ankle, will play a couple of games with Erie of the G-League.

PREDICTION: Thunder 112, Hawks 96

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Atlanta at Oklahoma City

ATS Trends
Atlanta

Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Hawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Hawks are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Hawks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Hawks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Thunder are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Thunder are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games playing on 1 days rest.
Thunder are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
Thunder are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Thunder are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.
Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
Thunder are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Thunder are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Hawks last 4 vs. NBA Northwest.
Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 7-3 in Hawks last 10 games following a straight up loss.

Oklahoma City

Over is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 9-3-1 in Thunder last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 23-9 in Thunder last 32 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 14-6 in Thunder last 20 games following a straight up win.
Under is 20-9 in Thunder last 29 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Oklahoma City.
Hawks are 7-19 ATS in the last 26 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 10:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Matchup Edge
DEN Edge in: POR
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Nuggets at Trail Blazers
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

If the Portland Trail Blazers are going to entertain any thoughts about competing in the Western Conference, they will need to figure out a way to defend home court. The Trail Blazers aim for their first home win in over a month when they host the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

A 93-91 setback against San Antonio on Wednesday was the fifth straight loss at the Moda Center for Portland, which is the only NBA team currently positioned in a playoff spot with a losing record at home (7-9). "It's unfortunate," guard CJ McCollum told the media. "We're playing as hard as we can, coaches are giving us the game plan, we're executing to the best of our abilities. Ball's just not going in the basket." The Nuggets lost two in a row and also suffered a home defeat their last time out by dropping a 112-104 decision against Minnesota. Leading scorer Gary Harris (elbow) and backup point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (ankle) both missed the game and are considered day-to-day.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, Altitude (Denver), NBCSN Northwest (Portland)

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (16-15): Star center Nikola Jokic had 22 points and six rebounds against Minnesota but hurt his team with a career-high 10 turnovers. "The turnovers have been a recurring nightmare all season," coach Michael Malone told reporters of his team, which entered Thursday with the seventh-highest average in the league in that category with 15.3 per game. Jamal Murray helped make up for the lean backcourt with 30 points and he is averaging 22.2 while making 52.9 percent of his 3-point tries over his last five games.

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (16-15): Portland may have survived an injury scare when star guard Damian Lillard was able to return from a quad contusion in the third quarter against the Spurs, although he was impacted by the pain down the stretch. "If I could move, I'm sure you guys know I would have been a lot more aggressive and I would have been a lot more hands-on with the end of that game, but I did what I could," he told reporters. Lillard finished with 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting and McCollum missed his first 11 shots en route to a 5-for-22 effort.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Denver lost 10 of its last 13 on the road.

2. Nuggets C Mason Plumlee is averaging 9.3 rebounds over a six-game span, nearly four more than his average for the season.

3. McCollum scored at least 20 points in six of his last eight games against Denver.

PREDICTION: Trail Blazers 108, Nuggets 104

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Denver at Portland

ATS Trends
Denver

Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Nuggets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Nuggets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Nuggets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Nuggets are 24-11 ATS in their last 35 games following a straight up loss.
Nuggets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.
Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Nuggets are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Portland

Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Trail Blazers are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Northwest.
Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Trail Blazers are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss.
Trail Blazers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS loss.
Trail Blazers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.
Trail Blazers are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Trail Blazers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Trail Blazers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU Trends
Denver

Under is 7-1 in Nuggets last 8 vs. NBA Northwest.
Over is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 9-3 in Nuggets last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 18-7-1 in Nuggets last 26 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Nuggets last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

Portland

Under is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 9-2 in Trail Blazers last 11 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 8-3 in Trail Blazers last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 18-7-1 in Trail Blazers last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8 in Trail Blazers last 28 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Trail Blazers last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 15-7 in Trail Blazers last 22 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Portland.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California
Matchup Edge
LAL Edge in: GS
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Lakers at Warriors
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The Los Angeles Lakers' tour of NBA title contenders continues on Friday, when they visit the defending champion Golden State Warriors. The Lakers lost at the Cleveland Cavaliers and home against the Warriors before finally knocking off a contender with a 122-116 win at the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

Los Angeles' young squad is hanging around with good teams and finally broke through while snapping Houston's 14-game winning streak. "Our guys haven't lost faith or work ethic in what we're doing," Lakers coach Luke Walton, who won a championship as an assistant with Golden State, told reporters, "even though we've been losing games." Los Angeles has a chance to end another long winning streak after the Warriors extended their current streak to a 10 straight with a 97-84 triumph over Memphis on Wednesday - becoming the fourth team in NBA history to record a winning streak of at least 10 games in five consecutive seasons. "It just says we've had lots of talent and it's a good time to be a Warriors fan obviously, or a Warriors coach," coach Steve Kerr told reporters. "This team has been growing and growing over the last six, seven years and these last five have been really special seasons."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet Los Angeles, NBCS Bay Area (Golden State)

ABOUT THE LAKERS (11-18): Rookie forward Kyle Kuzma was the star of Wednesday's win while scoring a season-high 38 points on 12-of-17 shooting, including 7-of-10 from 3-point range. "I've got the same mentality every time I step on the court," Kuzma told reporters. "Play my hardest and just be locked in." The Utah product is averaging 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds and scored at least 20 points in each of the last three games, including 25 on 10-of-16 shooting in Monday's loss to Golden State.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (25-6): Golden State spent the better part of the last two weeks playing shorthanded and was without three starters and five rotation players against Memphis on Wednesday. As usual, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant combined to pick up the slack with a total of 51 points in the win after putting up a combined 53 in the 116-114 overtime triumph at Los Angeles on Monday, but Kerr was still seeing room for improvement. “We have to get better for sure," Kerr told reporters. "This was not a good performance, but I’m happy with the win, and I’m happy with the way guys are competing."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Warriors F Draymond Green (shoulder) is expected to return on Friday or Saturday.

2. Lakers C Brook Lopez (ankle) was hurt in Monday's meeting and will miss the next three weeks.

3. Both of the previous meetings this season went to overtime, with Golden State winning each to extend its winning streak in the series to five.

PREDICTION: Warriors 109, Lakers 102

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - L.A. Lakers at Golden State

ATS Trends
L.A. Lakers

Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Lakers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.

Golden State

Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Warriors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Warriors are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win.
Warriors are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Warriors are 10-24 ATS in their last 34 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

OU Trends
L.A. Lakers

Over is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Lakers last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.
Over is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 7-2 in Lakers last 9 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 6-2 in Lakers last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 8-3 in Lakers last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-3 in Lakers last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 7-3 in Lakers last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Golden State

Under is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.
Under is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 home games.
Under is 16-6 in Warriors last 22 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-3 in Warriors last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Head to Head

Home team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 23-9 in the last 32 meetings in Golden State.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Lakers are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Golden State.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
Matchup Edge
PHI Edge in: BUF
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Flyers at Sabres
Gracenote
Dec 22, 2017

The Philadelphia Flyers have turned the tables following a 10-game skid, with a 2-1 triumph over the Buffalo Sabres on Dec. 14 serving as part of their current 7-1-0 stretch. The Flyers look to continue their good fortune on Friday at the expense of the reeling Sabres, who have dropped three in a row and 16 of 19 (3-11-5).

"When we went through that streak we were finding ways to lose games," said Dale Weise, who scored in Philadelphia's 4-3 win over Detroit on Wednesday. "Now we're sitting here 7-1 in our last eight and we're finding ways to win games when we don't play complete games. That's what I think good teams do." Brian Elliott turned aside 25 shots while making his ninth straight start and stopped 19 shots in the first encounter versus Buffalo. The Sabres were limited to a fluke goal in that meeting with Philadelphia and were blanked 3-0 by Boston on Tuesday, two strong examples why the team sports the 31st-ranked offense (2.1 goals per game). Buffalo also carries around another troublesome number of four, which represents its total home wins this season.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN Philadelphia, Sportsnet, MSG-B (Buffalo)

ABOUT THE FLYERS (15-12-7): Captain Claude Giroux set up three goals against the Red Wings to increase his point total to 11 (two goals, nine assists) in his last seven games. The 29-year-old Ontario native has 26 even-strength points in 34 games this season to match his total set over 82 games of his much-maligned campaign in 2016-17. "It got a little personal, yeah," Giroux said of the criticism he endured. "I try not to read too many things, but there wasn't a lot of positive articles in the summer, and I took that as motivation. I wanted to push myself to be the best player I can be."

ABOUT THE SABRES (8-19-7): Robin Lehner turned heads during Thursday's practice by donning former NHL goaltender Paul Harrison's old mask from the late 1970s and six games during the 1981-82 season. "It was an old Buffalo mask. I tried it on and I have a lot of respect for them," the 26-year-old Swede told the Buffalo News. "I took one off the dome and it felt pretty good. We'll see if we can beef it up." Evander Kane, who leads the team in goals (14), assists (17) and points (31), has eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last eight games.

OVERTIME

1. Philadelphia RW Wayne Simmonds has seven points (four goals, three assists) in the past eight games.

2. The Sabres assigned F Alexander Nylander to the Swedish men's national junior hockey team for the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Buffalo from Dec. 26-Jan. 5.

3. Elliott owns a 7-2-0 mark with a 2.11 goals-against average and .926 save percentage over his last nine starts.

PREDICTION: Sabres 3, Flyers 1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Philadelphia at Buffalo

W/L Trends
Philadelphia

Flyers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Flyers are 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
Flyers are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Flyers are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Flyers are 8-17 in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Flyers are 13-29 in their last 42 road games.
Flyers are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.

Buffalo

Sabres are 30-65 in their last 95 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Sabres are 69-153 in their last 222 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sabres are 21-49 in their last 70 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sabres are 14-38 in their last 52 vs. Metropolitan.
Sabres are 15-42 in their last 57 overall.
Sabres are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Sabres are 2-8 in their last 10 home games.
Sabres are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Sabres are 1-6 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Sabres are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games.
Sabres are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 4-0-1 in Flyers last 5 games following a win.
Over is 9-2-2 in Flyers last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1-1 in Flyers last 6 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 road games.
Over is 17-5 in Flyers last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 13-5-3 in Flyers last 21 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Flyers last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 23-11-1 in Flyers last 35 games playing on 1 days rest.

Buffalo

Under is 7-1 in Sabres last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-2 in Sabres last 13 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Sabres last 6 Friday games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Sabres last 7 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 13-3-1 in Sabres last 17 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sabres last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 15-4-2 in Sabres last 21 overall.
Under is 46-22-12 in Sabres last 80 games playing on 2 days rest.

Head to Head

Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Flyers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 34-16-2 in the last 52 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida
Matchup Edge
MIN Edge in: FLA
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Wild at Panthers
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

After breaking out of a scoring slump in a big way, the Minnesota Wild hope the offensive momentum will carry over when they visit the Florida Panthers on Friday in the third stop of a four-game road trip. The Wild had scored seven goals in four games before erupting for five unanswered tallies in a 6-4 victory at Ottawa on Tuesday.

“I was happy that some guys that haven’t been having much luck scored some goals and got points,” coach Bruce Boudreau said after his team ended a two-game slide. “It’s always nice when they can gain some confidence by doing that.” Minnesota has fattened its stats against Florida, scoring 15 goals while winning the past three matchups, including a 7-4 win in its last visit to the Panthers. The Wild face another struggling offense in Florida, which halted a three-game skid with a 3-2 win at Arizona on Tuesday. The win capped a 2-2-1 road trip for the Panthers and marked the first time they scored more than two goals on the five-game trek.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Florida

ABOUT THE WILD (18-13-3): No player had been mired in a deeper scoring drought than captain Mikko Koivu, who had gone 24 games without a goal and 11 without a point before netting the tying tally in the comeback win at Ottawa. “Mikko’s goal, you could see the air coming out of a balloon,” Boudreau said. “We’ve talked about it, but it gets tough. You start to put pressure on yourself because you expect more, so I’m hoping this is a jump-start for him.” Eric Staal has four goals and four assists in the last six games.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (13-16-5): Making his seventh consecutive start due to an injury to No. 1 netminder Roberto Luongo, James Reimer earned praise from his coach following a 39-save performance against the Coyotes -- his fifth straight start yielding three goals or fewer. "Reimer is playing so good right now," coach Bob Boughner said. "If you make the odd mistake, he is coming up with the save." Defenseman Mike Matheson scored his first three goals of the season on the road trip, two of them game-winners.

OVERTIME

1. Wild G Devan Dubnyk practiced briefly Thursday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury on Dec. 12.

2. Florida has killed off 20 straight penalties over the past six games.

3. Staal has 20 goals and 50 points in 68 games versus the Panthers.

PREDICTION: Wild 4, Panthers 3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Minnesota at Florida

W/L Trends
Minnesota

Wild are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Wild are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Wild are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Wild are 18-6 in their last 24 vs. Atlantic.
Wild are 6-2 in their last 8 Friday games.
Wild are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Wild are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.

Florida

Panthers are 17-35 in their last 52 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Panthers are 4-9 in their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.
Panthers are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Panthers are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Central.
Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Panthers are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Under is 4-0 in Wild last 4 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Wild last 5 overall.
Under is 7-2 in Wild last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Wild last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 6-2 in Wild last 8 road games.
Under is 12-4 in Wild last 16 games following a win.
Over is 6-2-1 in Wild last 9 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 11-4-1 in Wild last 16 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Florida

Over is 6-0 in Panthers last 6 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Panthers last 9 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Panthers last 9 games following a win.
Over is 11-4 in Panthers last 15 home games.
Under is 8-3 in Panthers last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 5-2-1 in Panthers last 8 Friday games.
Over is 7-3 in Panthers last 10 vs. Central.
Over is 16-7-2 in Panthers last 25 games playing on 2 days rest.

Head to Head

Wild are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in Florida.
Under is 6-2-4 in the last 12 meetings.
Wild are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Florida.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
Matchup Edge
MON Edge in: CAL
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Canadiens at Flames
Gracenote
Dec 21, 2017

The Calgary Flames got off to a rough start in the month of December with six losses in their first eight games, a stretch made worse by a 1-4-0 record at home. Calgary has responded to that slide with a pair of impressive victories and can reach the .500 mark at Scotiabank Saddledome when it hosts the Montreal Canadiens on Friday.

The Flames rebounded from a three-game skid with a 6-1 drubbing of the Canucks in Vancouver before squeezing out a 2-1 home win over St. Louis on Wednesday. "Believe in what we're doing and if we're playing well, the wins are going to come," said defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who scored the decisive tally against the Blues. "We just have to stick with it and we've done that and got rewarded the last two games." Montreal opened its seven-game road trip with a 3-0 loss at Ottawa in the NHL100 Classic, but bounced back with a rare offensive eruption in a 7-5 victory at Vancouver on Tuesday. The Canadiens dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Flames in Montreal two weeks ago and have lost eight of their 10 visits to Calgary.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, RDS, TSN2 (Montreal), Sportsnet West (Calgary)

ABOUT THE CANADIENS (15-15-4): The impetus for Montreal's offensive outburst against Vancouver was, surprisingly, fueled by the fourth line of Nicolas Deslauriers, Daniel Carr and Byron Froese, who combined for five points in the victory. "I'm not here for my points," said Deslauriers, who had 13 goals in his previous 225 career games. "But if I can contribute like this and take some pressure off our top line, it means a lot." The line could be shuffled, though, with the imminent return of Artturi Lehkonen.

ABOUT THE FLAMES (18-14-3): Calgary has gone 11 straight games without being outshot by an opponent and continues to ratchet up the defensive intensity, surrendering 13 regulation goals over the past eight contests. "We're trying to accomplish something that's going to help us win not only now, but in the playoffs when things do get tight," coach Glen Gulutzan said. Sean Monahan scored a pair of goals at Montreal on Dec. 7, including the game-winner in OT, but has just one assist in the six games since.

OVERTIME

1. Canadiens G Carey Price is 4-5-1 with a 2.78 goals-against average versus Calgary.

2. Flames D Travis Hamonic was not at practice Thursday after exiting Wednesday's game with an injury.

3. Montreal captain Max Pacioretty had two assists versus Vancouver but is mired in a 16-game goal drought.

PREDICTION: Canadiens 3, Flames 2

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Trends - Montreal at Calgary

W/L Trends
Montreal

Canadiens are 5-11 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canadiens are 5-11 in their last 16 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Canadiens are 5-12 in their last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Canadiens are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Canadiens are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Pacific.
Canadiens are 2-7 in their last 9 Friday games.
Canadiens are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.

Calgary

Flames are 38-14 in their last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.
Flames are 23-9 in their last 32 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Flames are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Flames are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Flames are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Flames are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU Trends
Montreal

Under is 8-1-1 in Canadiens last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Canadiens last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Canadiens last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Canadiens last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Canadiens last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-6-6 in Canadiens last 27 Friday games.
Under is 19-8-4 in Canadiens last 31 games following a win.
Over is 7-3-2 in Canadiens last 12 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-5-2 in Canadiens last 18 vs. Pacific.
Under is 13-6-1 in Canadiens last 20 overall.

Calgary

Under is 3-0-1 in Flames last 4 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Flames last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Flames last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Flames last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Flames last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Flames last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Flames last 8 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in Flames last 7 games following a win.
Over is 33-16-3 in Flames last 52 vs. Atlantic.

Head to Head

Canadiens are 5-11 in the last 16 meetings.
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Canadiens are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Calgary.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, December 22, 2017
Where: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Matchup Edge
WAS Edge in: ARI
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Capitals at Coyotes
Gracenote
Dec 22, 2017

The Washington Capitals and Arizona Coyotes are streaking in distinctly different directions, so much so that one would wonder if the clubs could stay still long enough to meet for a game at Gila River Arena. The Capitals have looked every bit like the two-time reigning Presidents' Trophy winners with victories in 11 of their last 13 contests, while the Coyotes have dropped seven in a row and 10 of their last 11 (1-8-2).

Andre Burakovsky capped a career high-tying three-point performance with his second goal of the night in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Dallas to open a four-game road trip. "It was nice to see (Burakovsky) get back on the goal-scoring chart. It was good to get him a couple," Capitals coach Barry Trotz said of the 22-year-old Austrian, who had just one goal in his first 14 games this season. The Coyotes can relate to the scoring drought, as they have mustered just nine during their seven-game skid (0-6-1) and yielded three tallies in six minutes of a 3-2 setback to Florida on Tuesday. "It's probably the most disappointed I have been with the team all year," Arizona coach Rick Tocchet said. "... We will get it right. We are going to weed some people out of here eventually and get this thing right."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCSN Washington-Plus, FSN Arizona

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (22-12-1): Captain Alex Ovechkin has erupted for 19 points (10 goals, nine assists) in his previous 12 games before being held off the scoresheet against the Stars. The three-time Hart Trophy winner scored a power-play goal in Washington's 3-2 overtime win over Arizona on Nov. 6, continuing a trend of tormenting the Coyotes that dates back to his scintillating goal as he slid along the ice in 2006. Ovechkin has 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 15 career meetings with the Arizona-based club.

ABOUT THE COYOTES (7-24-5): Derek Stepan quietly has made noise in his first season in the desert, scoring against the Panthers to give him 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his past 18 games. Fellow forward Christian Fischer also tallied against Florida for his first goal this month and fourth since he found the back of the net in the first encounter with Washington. Rookie Clayton Keller also scored against the Capitals as Arizona claimed a quick 2-0 lead before seeing the bottom fall out - like it did against Florida.

OVERTIME

1. Washington C Nicklas Backstrom is riding a three-game point streak and has four goals and as many assists in his last seven contests.

2. Arizona has a league-worst three wins at home, a full three fewer than the next Western Conference team.

3. Capitals D John Carlson, who scored in overtime against the Coyotes last month, is riding a four-game point streak (one goal, three assists).

PREDICTION: Capitals 4, Coyotes 2

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Trends - Washington at Arizona

W/L Trends
Washington

Capitals are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Capitals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Capitals are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
Capitals are 23-8 in their last 31 games playing on 2 days rest.
Capitals are 40-16 in their last 56 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Capitals are 37-15 in their last 52 Friday games.
Capitals are 80-36 in their last 116 vs. a team with a losing record.
Capitals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Arizona

Coyotes are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Coyotes are 32-67 in their last 99 vs. Eastern Conference.
Coyotes are 15-37 in their last 52 vs. Metropolitan.
Coyotes are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Coyotes are 8-21 in their last 29 games playing on 2 days rest.
Coyotes are 13-38 in their last 51 overall.
Coyotes are 13-40 in their last 53 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 5-16 in their last 21 home games.

OU Trends
Washington

Under is 6-1 in Capitals last 7 vs. Pacific.
Over is 8-3 in Capitals last 11 overall.
Over is 22-10-1 in Capitals last 33 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 11-5-2 in Capitals last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 31-15-6 in Capitals last 52 road games.

Arizona

Under is 5-1 in Coyotes last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 18-4 in Coyotes last 22 overall.
Under is 13-3 in Coyotes last 16 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Coyotes last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Coyotes last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-1 in Coyotes last 5 Friday games.
Under is 7-2 in Coyotes last 9 home games.
Under is 9-3 in Coyotes last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.

Head to Head

Home team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Capitals are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Arizona.

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Brandon Lee Dec 22 '17, 9:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Colorado vs Iowa
Play on: Iowa -4½ -110 at BMaker

10* FREE NCAAB PICK (Iowa -4.5)
The Hawkeyes got off to a slow start this year and a big reason for that is they had to play several games without one of their best all-around players in Nicholas Baer. He's not going to light up the scoreboard, but does a great job of doing all the little things. When he got back up to game-speed this team has really taken off. Iowa comes in having won 3 straight in blowout fashion, which includes a 90-64 win as a 7-point favorite against Drake on a neutral site and a 92-64 win over Southern Utah as a 15.5-point favorite. As you can see they have destroyed their spread in their last two games, which I think speaks volumes to how undervalued this team is.
Colorado is a quality team, but I don't think they are quite on Iowa's level. The Buffaloes have are just 2-3 in their last 5 and have not faired well away from home. They lost and failed to cover both of their true road games at Colorado St (63-72) and Xavier (69-96) and while they were far from impressive in their 3 neutral site wins, beating Quinnipiac by just 1-point as a 17-point favorite, Drake by 5 as a 7 point favorite and Mercer by 9. Colorado is allowing 77.6 ppg on the road and will be facing an Iowa team that is averaging 81 ppg and shooting 48% from the field on the season. Give me the Hawkeyes -4.5!

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John Martin Dec 22 '17, 10:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Nuggets vs Blazers
Play on: Nuggets +1½ -110 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Denver Nuggets +1.5
The Portland Trail Blazers should not be favored tonight. They are going to be without their best player in Damian Lillard due to a leg injury. He’s the one player they cannot afford to lose. The Nuggets come in hungry for a victory after losing their last two games by a combined 9 points to Oklahoma City and Minnesota. So they won’t be taking the Blazers lightly despite the fact that they’re without Lillard. And they just lost to the Blazers in their first meeting a month ago, so they’ll be out for revenge. The Nuggets are 24-11 ATS in their last 35 games following a straight up loss, and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS loss. The Blazers are 1-4-2 ATS in their last seven home games. Give me the Nuggets.

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Jack Jones Dec 22 '17, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Knicks vs Pistons
Play on: Pistons -6 -105 at 5Dimes

Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Detroit Pistons -6
The New York Knicks will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back tonight after a 102-93 home win over the Boston Celtics last night. Kristaps Porzingis made his return from injury, but went 0-for-11 and didn’t attempt a shot in the second half. He clearly isn’t 100% and it wouldn’t surprise me if they continue to rest him tonight.
Off such a big win over the Celtics, I think this is clearly a letdown spot for the Knicks. And New York hasn’t been nearly as good on the road as it has been at home this season. In fact, it’s one of the biggest discrepancies in the league. The Knicks are 2-9 SU & 3-8 ATS on the road this season, getting outscored by an average of 10.6 points per game.
The Pistons have turned it around here of late. They have won three of their last four games coming in despite playing three of those four on the road. And now they will be fresh as this is just their 2nd game in 5 days. The Pistons are a solid 9-5 at home this year and have one of the most underrated home-court advantages in the league.
The home team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings in this series. The favorite is 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last six games following a loss by more than 10 points. New York is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 road games. The Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games playing on 0 days’ rest. Bet the Pistons Friday.

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Totals Guru Dec 22 '17, 11:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Davidson vs New Mexico State
Play on: UNDER 145 +101

Free Total Annihilator On Davidson vs New Mexico State under 145 +101

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Bobby Conn Dec 22 '17, 9:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Xavier vs Northern Iowa
Play on: Northern Iowa +6½ -115 at betonline

1* Free Play on Northern Iowa +6½ -115

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Dave Price Dec 22 '17, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Hornets vs Bucks
Play on: Bucks -5 -103 at 5Dimes

Dave’s Friday Free Play:
1* on Milwaukee Bucks -5
The Key: The Milwaukee Bucks are 7-4 in their last 11 games overall. They just beat Cleveland and their quotes coming out of the locker room indicate this is a must-win. And they will want to avenge a 126-121 road loss at Charlotte in their last meeting this season. But the Bucks didn’t have Eric Bledsoe then, and his speed will be key in trying to slow down Kemba Walker, who torched them last time. The Hornets have been brutal of late, going 3-11 SU & 3-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Charlotte is 3-11-2 ATS in its last 16 road games. The favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Take Milwaukee.

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Sal Michaels Dec 22 '17, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Hornets vs Bucks
Play on: Bucks -5 -110 at betonline

Free Play on Bucks -5 -110

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Jimmy Boyd Dec 22 '17, 8:30 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Duquesne vs San Francisco
Play on: San Francisco -4 -110 at BMaker

Free Pick on San Fran -
I like the value here with the Dons as a short favorite against the Dukes in Friday's first round action in the Las Vegas Classic. Duquesne has won 6 straight and are 8-3, but a closer look at their resume shows the Dukes have simply taken advantage of a soft schedule. Their 6-game winning streak has come against the likes of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Stetson, Delaware St, Mississippi Valley St, North Carolina A&T and Lamar. Not a single one of those games had a line posted. The game that really tells me this isn't as good a team as their record is their 12-point loss to Pittsburgh on a neutral court. While the Panthers are out of the ACC, they are way down this year.
As for San Francisco, they come in at 7-4 and have won 4 of their last 5 with the only loss being a true road game at Stanford. The Dons are one of the better teams in the West Coast Conference, as they returned 4 starters from a team that won 20-games last year. Last time out they won 52-41 at home over Radford and that's important to note as the Dons are an impressive 30-16 ATS in their last 46 away from home off a home win by 10 or more points. Take San Francisco!

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Pro Computer Gambler Dec 22 '17, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Hornets vs Bucks
Play on: Hornets +5 -102 at 5Dimes

NBA SYSTEM OF THE DAY: In database history, plus .500 dogs are just 821-910-31 ATS against .500 teams when the total is set between 195 and 210. Active to fade the Nuggets and KnicksThe Trailblazers are 6-1 ATS (3.07 ppg) since Dec 09, 2017

EXTRA SYSTEM: Since 2003, sub .500 road teams on a losing ats streak are 562-417-22 ATS (57.4%) against plus.500 teams on a winning ats streak. Play on the Hornets and Hawks

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ASA Dec 22 '17, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Eastern Michigan vs Oakland
Play on: Oakland -7 -105 at 5Dimes

After a PERFECT 4-0 mark in basketball last night, ASA is back with a HUGE 3 GAME PACKAGE tonight (2 NBA & 1 CBB)! Don't miss another undefeated night on the hardwood from ASA!
ASA PLAY ON Oakland -7 over Eastern Michigan, Friday at 7:00 PM ET
Oakland has been patiently waiting for this game since losing 95-89 @ Eastern Michigan on December 6th. Oakland was favored by 2 in that road game now laying just 7.5 at home. The Grizzlies kept it tight throughout despite EMU hitting a whopping 56% of their shots a full 10 percentage points higher than their season average. The Eagles have played one of the weakest schedules in the nation ranking 298th in strength of schedule and having played only 1 top 100 team the entire season. That was a 20 point loss to Indiana. Half of their games (5) have not even had lines posted on them because of their lower tier opponents. EMU was in California last weekend and came from 9 points down to beat Long Beach State 85-80. Now back to the Midwest tonight before heading to Syracuse next week to take on the Orange which is a huge game for them as their head coach Rob Murphy was an assistant for years under Jim Boeheim. Oakland has played a tough slate already facing the likes of Kansas, Syracuse, and Michigan State. They played the Spartans just last weekend and led the game with 10:00 minutes remaining but lost by 13. Earlier this week they played host to Towson (a top 100 team) and won by 11 but the game was much worse as Oakland led by 29 points in the 2nd half. They are 5-0 at home this year with all 5 wins coming by double digits. We like this early season revenge spot for Oakland and look for an easy win tonight.

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TJ Pemberton Dec 22 '17, 7:35 PM in 1h
NHL | Wild vs Panthers
Play on: Wild +100 at 5Dimes

The Florida Panthers head back home on Friday to host the Minnesota Wild. The Panthers beat Arizona 3-2 on Tuesday. Florida is 13-16-5 on the season and 5th in the Atlantic. The Panthers are 3-4-3 over their last ten games and are 6-6-3 on their home ice. James Reimer will make the start in the goal for the Panthers. Reimer is 7-9-4 on the season and has allowed 64 goals. Reimer carries a 3.38 goals against average and a .901 save percentage. The Minnesota Wild remain on the road after beating the Senators 6-4 in Ottawa on Tuesday. The Wild are 18-13-3 on the season and 5th in the Central. Minnesota is 7-3 over their last ten games and are 8-9-1 on the road this season. Alex Stalock will make the start in the goal for the Wild on Friday. Stalock is 6-5-1 on the season with one shutout. Stalock has allowed 34 goals and carries a 2.80 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.
NHL Free Play: Minnesota Wild