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12-29-2017, 07:08 AM

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

Laurel Park - Race 7

EXACTA, TRIFECTA &DAILY DOUBLE (RACES 7-8) / 10 cent SUPERFECTA 50 cent PICK 3 (Races 7-8-9) / $1.00 SUPER HIGH 5

Maiden Claiming $40,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 77 • Purse: $33,000 • Post: 3:30P
(PLUS UP TO 30% MBF) FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $40,000, FOR EACH $4,000 TO $32,000 2 LBS. (MD-BRED AND/OR MD-SIRED HORSES MAY WAIVE CLAIMING PRICE IN THIS RACE).
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 * SIMONELA: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. WHAT THE BEEP: Horse is a first time starter and its sire's win percentage with first timers is at least 18 (minimum of 50 starts). Horse is a first time starter and its mare's win percentage with first timers is at least 50. CHERRYANDTHEHAWK: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. HAIR TRIGGER: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Horse is a first time starter and its mare's win percentage with first timers is at least 50.
3
SIMONELA
4/1

4/1
10
WHAT THE BEEP
10/1

6/1
7
CHERRYANDTHEHAWK
7/2

8/1
8
HAIR TRIGGER
9/2

8/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
SIMONELA
3

4/1
Front-runner
81

67

67.0

63.8

58.3
4
SINGING SARAH
4

10/1
Front-runner
75

54

53.3

47.7

37.2
6
FIRTH
6

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

59.7

48.3

41.3
2
TO BE HONEST
2

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

36.7

64.3

57.3
9
SPLENDOR GAL
9

12/1
Trailer
0

0

12.3

49.3

39.3
7
CHERRYANDTHEHAWK
7

7/2
Trailer
0

0

1.9

67.3

63.3
5
BAY OF SIGHS
5

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

18.0

44.6

32.6

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 07:08 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Penn National

Penn National - Race 7

W-P-S / Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double

Claiming $4,000 • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 86 • Purse: $10,500 • Post: 8:43P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JUNE 29. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Horse
Morn
Line

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Odds

Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * FLYING ZEALOUS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMas ter Power Rating. SWEET LIAM: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). STARSHIP EXPLORER: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
5
FLYING ZEALOUS
7/2

9/2
6
SWEET LIAM
2/1

5/1
1
STARSHIP EXPLORER
5/2

7/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
CASEY KEY
3

5/1
Front-runner
84

75

87.2

52.6

41.1
5
FLYING ZEALOUS
5

7/2
Front-runner
94

84

83.4

77.0

72.0
1
STARSHIP EXPLORER
1

5/2
Front-runner
79

85

77.6

74.8

68.3
2
BOOKMAKER
2

20/1
Front-runner
76

68

74.6

59.4

45.9
4
BURNING FUSE
4

12/1
Front-runner
75

80

69.6

62.4

50.9
6
SWEET LIAM
6

2/1
Trailer
93

87

41.7

66.4

63.4
7
PRIVATE TUTOR
7

20/1
Alternator/Trailer
92

85

32.4

62.5

54.0
8
KOVARRO
8

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
89

72

63.2

56.2

45.7

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 07:09 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Santa Anita - Race #3 - Post: 1:29pm - Maiden Special - 6.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $54,000 Class Rating: 100

Rating: 3

#1 SHAKY ALIBI (ML=6/1)
#4 OISEAU DE GUERRE (ML=7/2)
#5 NEW DANCER (ML=15/1)
#8 ZIPMAN (ML=5/1)
#10 MESUT (ML=6/1)

SHAKY ALIBI - If this gelding gets out of the gate cleanly, he'll be tough to catch. This gelding has been working well, and the recent bullet work says he's primed for a big performance today. OISEAU DE GUERRE - That last workout tells me this gelding is set for a top performance. Earnings per start is something that I feel can be a key factor. This racer is ranked number 1 in this group. NEW DANCER - You'll be generating money right and left by turning your bankroll onto this jockey/conditioner combination. ZIPMAN - This jock and trainer are honest together. Win percent when teamed up is very hard to top. This horse obviously likes the conditions for today's race. Has garnered the highest speed rating on the turf at the distance and surface. MESUT - Roman comes to get aboard after getting to know the gelding in the last race. In my opinion, you need 'class' to be successful on the grass. This one has the highest average Equibase class figure in the field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 FACTORIAL (ML=6/1), #11 CASCADE ROCK (IRE) (ML=6/1), #7 CONQUEST SMARTEE (ML=6/1),

FACTORIAL - Disappointing speed figure last out at Aqueduct at 6 furlongs. Don't believe this mount will improve too much in today's race. CASCADE ROCK (IRE) - This gelding hasn't had any positive outcomes in sprint events in the last couple months. CONQUEST SMARTEE - In this circumstance, this pony's inability to close any ground in the last clash is a matter of concern. Don't feel this racer will make an impact today. That last speed rating was most unsatisfactory when compared with today's Equibase class figure.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#1 SHAKY ALIBI is going to be the play if we are getting 4/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
1 with [4,5,8,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
1 with [4,5,8,10] with [4,5,8,10] Total Cost: $12

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
1 with [4,5,8,10] with [4,5,8,10] with [4,5,8,10] Total Cost: $24

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
[1,4,5] with [1,4,5,8,10] with [1,4,5,8,10] with [1,4,5,8,10] with [1,4,5,8,10] Total Cost: $72

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 07:09 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Turfway Park - Race #3 - Post: 7:15pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 87

Rating: 4

#4 MR. COMPASS (ML=3/1)

MR. COMPASS - Got to appreciate a good work horse. This gelding's last work was second fastest of the day for the distance. This thoroughbred coming off a sharp performance in the last thirty days is a solid contender in my opinion. 68-74-83 are last 3 speed figures. Improving each time out is something he should do again in this event. Racing at a similar level as last race on Nov 29th at Turfway Park. I think Maker has found a good spot for him, and I like his chances right here.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 REPROVE (ML=5/2), #8 LO'S JOURNEY (ML=3/1), #7 RAGTIME REBEL (ML=4/1),

REPROVE - This chalk horse ran on October 8th and hasn't had a drill since then. LO'S JOURNEY - I cannot play this frequent non-winner. Gets the job finished now and then. A rallier like this one needs a speed duel to set things up and he isn't likely to get one this time around. RAGTIME REBEL - I'd like to see more preferred recent outings with morning line odds of 4/1. You have to be concerned that this vulnerable equine added bandages in the last race.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #4 MR. COMPASS to win if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
4 with [5,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:33 PM

When: 5:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona

Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl Preview: New Mexico State vs. Utah State

NOVA HOME LOANS ARIZONA BOWL STORYLINES

1. New Mexico State ended the nation's longest bowl drought when it accepted the bid to play Utah State in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 29 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. The Aggies will be making their first bowl appearance since the 1960 Sun Bowl where they played, ironically, Utah State. New Mexico State, which is 2-0-1 all-time in bowl games, defeated Utah State 20-13 that year.

2. Last one out of Las Cruces turns out the lights. As one might imagine after such a long bowl drought, New Mexico State fans are fired up for the contest and quickly sold out their original required Sun Belt Conference allotment of 5,000 tickets. Las Cruces is just a four-hour drive down I-10 from Tucson and school officials expect around 10,000 fans to make the 275-mile trip which should give New Mexico State a pretty fair home field advantage.

3. Besides the 1960 Sun Bowl, New Mexico State and Utah State have a history, having played in the same conference for 26 years, the Big West (1985-2000) and the Western Athletic Conference (2001-2012). Utah State, which sweated out selection day because the Mountain West had just five contracted bowls for six bowl eligible spots, leads the all-time series 30-7 and will be making its sixth bowl appearance in seven years after missing out last season following a 3-9 finish. "When you get the call you're in, it's an extreme amount of joy and relief," Utah State coach Matt Wells said. "I'm excited for our players to go play another game, because they deserve it."
TV: 5:30 ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Utah State -4.

ABOUT NEW MEXICO STATE (6-6, 4-4 Sun Belt): Led by senior quarterback Tyler Rogers, who passed for 3,825 yards, 26 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, New Mexico ranks fourth among all FBS programs in passing offense (352.6 yards) with Rogers also ranking sixth nationally in total offense (348.1 yards). Jaleel Scott, a 6-6 wide receiver, was a first team all-conference pick after finishing with 73 receptions for 1,042 yards and eight touchdowns, while running back Larry Rose III was a second-team pick after rushing for 807 yards and nine TDs. The defense, which is tied for sixth with Texas A&M with 40 sacks, is led by a pair of first team All-Sun Belt performers in defensive end Cedric Wilcots II (8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles) and linebacker Dalton Herrington, who led the Sun Belt with 124 tackles, including 15 for loss, to go with 5.5 sacks.

ABOUT UTAH STATE (6-6, 4-4 Mountain West): The Aggies won three of their final five games to become bowl-eligible but come in off a 38-35 loss at Air Force to finish tied for fourth with the Falcons in the Mountain Division behind league champion Boise State, Wyoming and Colorado State. Freshman quarterback Jordan Love leads the offense and passed for 1,377 yards, eight touchdowns and six interceptions, while senior running back LaJuan Hunt rushed for a team-high 695 yards on 149 carries and scored 10 TDs. Senior cornerback Jalen Davis was a first-team all-conference selection after tying for the Mountain West lead with five interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns, while sophomore placekicker Dominik Eberle also earned first team all-league honors after connecting on 16-of-18 field goals, including a 52-yarder, and going 45-of-45 on extra-point tries.

PREDICTION: Utah State 30, New Mexico State 21

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:33 PM

Trends - New Mexico State vs Utah State

ATS Trends
New Mexico State

Aggies are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Aggies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. MWC.
Aggies are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Aggies are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Aggies are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Aggies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Aggies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Aggies are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

Utah State

Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Aggies are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 Friday games.
Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Aggies are 9-20 ATS in their last 29 games overall.
Aggies are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Aggies are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Aggies are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 vs. S-Belt.
Aggies are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Aggies are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Aggies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends
New Mexico State

Over is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 vs. MWC.
Over is 22-8 in Aggies last 30 non-conference games.
Over is 11-4-1 in Aggies last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 11-4-1 in Aggies last 16 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Aggies last 9 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 18-8-1 in Aggies last 27 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 26-12-1 in Aggies last 39 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 35-17-1 in Aggies last 53 games on grass.
Over is 41-20-2 in Aggies last 63 games overall.

Utah State

Under is 5-0 in Aggies last 5 Bowl games.
Over is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 non-conference games.
Under is 7-0-1 in Aggies last 8 games in December.
Under is 5-0 in Aggies last 5 neutral site games.
Under is 5-0 in Aggies last 5 bowl games.
Over is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Aggies last 7 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 9-3 in Aggies last 12 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 18-8 in Aggies last 26 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 20-9 in Aggies last 29 games on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:33 PM

When: 8:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic preview: USC vs. Ohio State

COTTON BOWL STORYLINES

1. Two of the most successful quarterbacks in the nation will be on display when fifth-ranked Ohio State meets No. 7 USC in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Dec. 29. Senior J.T. Barrett has thrown for career highs of 2,939 yards and 35 touchdowns to lead Ohio State while sophomore Sam Darnold boasts 57 scoring strikes in two seasons with the Trojans and is close to going over 7,000 yards passing in his career. The Buckeyes are averaging 42.5 points and USC is at 34.5 - 38.8 during its current five-game win streak.

2. While both teams can beat you through the air, the game may be decided in the trenches by both giving the star quarterbacks time to operate and opening up holes for talented running backs. USC junior running back Ronald Jones II has rushed for 1,486 yards - averaging 162.8 per game during the current win streak - and 18 touchdowns overall to give Darnold support. J.K. Dobbins (10 TDs) set a freshman rushing record for Ohio State with 1,364 yards while Barrett (732) and sophomore Mike Weber (608 yards, 10 TDs) have also had big years on the ground.

3. It will be the 24th matchup between the schools with rich football histories and seven of the previous games were in the Rose Bowl with USC winning four of those. The Trojans have won seven straight meetings, including the last showdown in 2009 when they defeated the Buckeyes 18-15 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won the Big Ten title by knocking off Wisconsin 27-21 and USC defeated Stanford 31-28 in the Pac-12 championship game, which in the past would have led to a trip to the Rose Bowl, but the College Football Playoff is using the fabled site in Pasadena, Calif., for one of the two semifinal games this season.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Ohio State -7.5

ABOUT USC (11-2, 8-1 Pac-12): Darnold struggled with interceptions early on (six in first three games), but was picked off only twice in the last five contests and threw for 3,787 yards overall. Junior Deontay Burnett has hauled in 74 passes for 975 yards and nine touchdowns, despite catching one pass last time out, while freshman Tyler Vaughns (51 catches, 690 yards, five TDs) and senior Steven Mitchell Jr. (41, 644, four) have also been productive. Linebacker Cameron Smith leads the Trojans defense with 102 tackles and junior lineman Rasheem Green posted five of his nine sacks in his last four games.

ABOUT OHIO STATE (11-2, 8-1 Big Ten): Barrett threw for two touchdowns with a pair of interceptions in the Big Ten title game and completed 64.7 percent of his passes this year while the Buckeyes boast 11 different receivers with a TD catch. Junior Parris Campbell (three TDs) led a balanced receiving corps with 587 yards, sophomore K.J. Hill tops (three TDs) the team with 55 receptions and junior Johnnie Dixon registered a team-best eight touchdown catches. Junior linebacker Jerome Baker leads the team with 67 tackles and sophomore lineman Nick Bosa has made an impact with seven sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss.

PREDICTION: Ohio State 31, USC 28

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:33 PM

Trends - No. 7 Southern California vs No. 5 Ohio State

ATS Trends
Southern California

Trojans are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up win.
Trojans are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 bowl games.
Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Trojans are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Bowl games.
Trojans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Trojans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Trojans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Trojans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
Trojans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in December.
Trojans are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Trojans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.
Trojans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big Ten.

Ohio State

Buckeyes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games.
Buckeyes are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. Pac-12.
Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Buckeyes are 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

OU Trends
Southern California

Over is 4-0 in Trojans last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-0 in Trojans last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Trojans last 7 games overall.
Over is 5-1 in Trojans last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1-1 in Trojans last 7 neutral site games.
Over is 4-1 in Trojans last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Trojans last 5 games in December.
Over is 7-3-1 in Trojans last 11 Bowl games.
Over is 7-3-1 in Trojans last 11 bowl games.

Ohio State

Over is 5-0 in Buckeyes last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Buckeyes last 4 games following a ATS win.
Over is 8-1 in Buckeyes last 9 games following a straight up win.
Over is 7-1 in Buckeyes last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Buckeyes last 10 games overall.
Over is 8-2 in Buckeyes last 10 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head
No trends available.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:34 PM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Friday, December 29

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TEXAS A&M (7 - 5) vs. WAKE FOREST (7 - 5) - 12/29/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) after a bye week since 1992.
TEXAS A&M is 63-93 ATS (-39.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
WAKE FOREST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
WAKE FOREST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games after a bye week since 1992.
WAKE FOREST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in games played on a neutral field since 1992.
WAKE FOREST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in December games since 1992.

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

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NC STATE (8 - 4) vs. ARIZONA ST (7 - 5) - 12/29/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games after a bye week since 1992.

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

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KENTUCKY (7 - 5) vs. NORTHWESTERN (9 - 3) - 12/29/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after playing a conference game this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTAH ST (6 - 6) vs. NEW MEXICO ST (6 - 6) - 12/29/2017, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 43-72 ATS (-36.2 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

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

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USC (11 - 2) vs. OHIO ST (11 - 2) - 12/29/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games in December games since 1992.
USC is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
OHIO ST is 183-140 ATS (+29.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 183-140 ATS (+29.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against Pac Twelve conference opponents since 1992.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:34 PM

NCAAF

Trend Report

Friday, December 29

WAKE FOREST @ TEXAS A&M
Wake Forest is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 6 games
Texas A&M is 6-14-1 ATS in its last 21 games

NORTH CAROLINA STATE @ ARIZONA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of North Carolina State's last 9 games
North Carolina State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 5 games
Arizona State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games

KENTUCKY @ NORTHWESTERN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kentucky's last 5 games
Kentucky is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Northwestern is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

UTAH STATE @ NEW MEXICO STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah State's last 5 games when playing New Mexico State
Utah State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Mexico State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Mexico State's last 5 games when playing Utah State
New Mexico State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA @ OHIO STATE
Southern California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern California's last 7 games
Ohio State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ohio State's last 10 games

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:35 PM

NCAAF

December 29

Texas A&M vs Wake Forest (-3); Belk Bowl, Charlotte
Texas A&M lost its first game this year 45-44 at UCLA, after leading 44-10, which led to eventual ouster of HC Sumlin. Aggies went 3-4 in last seven games after a 4-1 start; they’re 3-2-1 as an underdog this year, 4-2 in games with single digit spread. New A&M coach Jimbo Fisher isn’t coaching this game; interim coach Jeff Banks will coach. Wake Forest went 3-5 in its last eight games after a 4-0 start; they’re 2-2 as favorites this year, 5-2 in games with single digit spread. This is an unusual bowl, in that favorites won/covered last five Belk Bowls, with average total of 65.4. Aggies lost last two bowls 27-21/33-28 after winning three n row before that. This is essentially a home game for Deacons, who won their bowl 34-26 (+12) LY, their first bowl since 2011. Wake is 7-4 all-time in bowls, so getting in a bowl is a big deal for them.

NC State (-6.5) vs Arizona State; Sun Bowl, El Paso
Sun Devils in Sun Bowl? Arizona State fired its coach, kept both coordinators, but they both quit anyway; WRs coach was moved up to OC. ASU won three of last four games, scoring 37+ points in all four games; they’re 5-2-1 as an underdog this year, 3-3-1 in games with single digit spread. NC State went 2-3 in its last five games after a 6-1 start; State is 1-4-1 as favorites this year, 1-3-1 in games with single digit spread. Wolfpack is 3-2 in their last five bowls, with average total 63. Favorites covered four of the five games. Sun Devils are 2-3 in last five bowls, winning Sun Bowl 36-31 (-7) vs Duke three years ago- dogs covered their last three bowls. Average total in their last five bowls, 76.4. Favorites won this bowl the last four years (2-1-1 vs spread); average total in the last five Sun Bowls is 46.2.

Northwestern (-7.5) vs Kentucky; Music City Bowl, Nashville
Northwestern won its last seven games after a 2-3 start, including three OT wins in a row; they are 6-2 as favorites this year, 6-1 in games wth single digit spread. Wildcats won their last two games by combined scored of 81-7. Kentucky lost four of last six games after a 5-1 start; they’re 3-3 as underdogs this year, 3-3 in games with single digit spread. Wildcats lost last two games, 42-13/44-17. Kentucky lost its last three bowls by 8-17-15 points, scoring 13.7 ppg; LY was their first bowl since ’10- they lost this bowl 21-13 in ’10, won it 35-28 in ’07. Wildcats won two of last three bowls after Fitzgerald lost his first four bowls- this is first time in 20+ years that Northwestern is favored in a bowl. Favorites won four of last five Music City Bowls (4-1 vs spread); SEC teams are 3-2 in this game the last five years.

Utah State (-4) vs New Mexico State; Arizona Bowl, Tucson
New Mexico State is in its first bowl since 1960- they’ve got to be excited. NMS won three of last four games to become bowl eligible; they’re 4-2 vs spread as an underdog this year, 4-2 in games with single digit spread- they upset New Mexico 30-28 (+7.5) of Mountain West early in season. USU is 3-4 in its last seven games; they’re 2-0 as favorites this year, 4-3 vs spread in games with single digit spread. NMS lost 41-7 at Utah State in teams’ last meeting, five years ago. USU won three of its last four bowls, scoring exactly 21 points in last three- they didn’t go bowling LY. Favorites split first two Arizona Bowls; average total was 58.5. Last three years, Mountain West teams are 6-4-1 vs spread when facing a Sun Belt opponent. Over is 8-3 in USU games this year, 5-3 in NMS’s last eight games.

USC vs Ohio State (-7.5), Cotton Bowl, Arlington, TX
USC won its last five games, last two by total of 8 points; they didn’t have an off-week during season until week before ac-12 title game, so they will be lot fresher here. Trojans are 0-1 as an underdog, 3-3 in games with single digit spread. Ohio State won three of last four bowls, losing 31-0 to Clemson LY; fair to question Buckeyes’ state of mind since they weren’t voted into playoff. Buckeyes won their last four games; they’re 6-7 as a favorite this year, 1-2 in games with single digit spread. USC won three of last four bowls, beating Penn State 52-49 in wild Rose Bowl LY; Trojans are 1-4 vs spread in last five bowls- this is first time they’ve been bowl underdog since since ’06 Rose Bowl, which they won. Favorites are 3-2 vs spread in last five Cotton Bowls, with average total of 57.4.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:36 PM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Bowl Season

Friday, December 29

Texas A&M @ Wake Forest

Game 247-248
December 29, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas A&M
90.976
Wake Forest
96.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wake Forest
by 5 1/2
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wake Forest
by 3
65
Dunkel Pick:
Wake Forest
(-3); Under

NC State @ Arizona State

Game 249-250
December 29, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC State
100.780
Arizona State
92.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC State
by 8
65
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC State
by 6
59 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NC State
(-6); Over

Kentucky @ Northwestern

Game 251-252
December 29, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kentucky
95.559
Northwestern
99.677
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northwestern
by 4
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northwestern
by 7 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Kentucky
(+7 1/2); Over

Utah State @ New Mexico St

Game 253-254
December 29, 2017 @ 5:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah State
80.782
New Mexico St
78.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah State
by 2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah State
by 4
62
Dunkel Pick:
New Mexico St
(+4); Under

USC @ Ohio State

Game 255-256
December 29, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
USC
101.987
Ohio State
114.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 13
69
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 7
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(-7); Over

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:37 PM

NCAAF

Friday, December 29

Sun Bowl Betting Preview and Odds: North Carolina State vs. Arizona State

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (+7, 59.5)

Game to be played at Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas

North Carolina State surprised some by challenging Clemson for the ACC Atlantic Division crown and has a shot at its first nine-win season since 2010. The Wolfpack finished No. 24 in the final College Football Playoff rankings and will cap their campaign by facing Arizona State in the Hyundai Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, on Dec. 29. The Sun Devils averaged 40 points while winning three of their last four games to reach bowl eligibility and will wave goodbye to coach Todd Graham, who was fired at the end of the regular season but is staying on with his staff to coach the bowl game.

Herm Edwards is a big personality and a famous name in football coaching circles after his stints as head coach with the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets, and he accepted an offer to succeed Graham with the Arizona State. "Athletes from all over the country, or whether it's here locally, should be coming back here," Edwards told reporters. "Guys in California and Los Angeles should be coming here. Why is this not the destination? Why can't it be? That's my job. That's my job to go into those homes, tell those parents this is the place you want to send your son." Edwards, who spent the last nine years as an analyst at ESPN, will not be on the sideline during the Sun Bowl but certainly will be a presence.

North Carolina State avoided the coaching carousel at the end of the regular season, fending off an effort by Tennessee to hire head coach Dave Doeren and signing him to a five-year extension. "Dave has made significant strides in developing a complete program at NC State, and this new contract continues our commitment to his leadership," athletic director Debbie Yow said in a statement. Doeren is guiding the Wolfpack to their fourth consecutive bowl appearance after reaching eight wins by beating rival North Carolina in the regular-season finale.

TV: 3 p.m. ET, CBS.

LINE HISTORY: North Carolina State opened as a 6-point favorite in this matchup and have been bet as high as -7, before settling down at the current number of NC State -6.5. The total hit the board at 59.5 and has yet to move off that number.

INJURY REPORT:

NC State - G T. Adams (Probable Friday, leg) WR S. Louis (Questionable Friday, ankle), DE B. Chubb (Questionable Friday, upper body).

Arizona State - DL G. Lea (Questionable Friday, upper body).

WEATHER REPORT: 66 to 68 degrees and clear - 3 to 4 mph winds throughout

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA STATE (8-4, 4-7-1 ATS, 4-8 O/U): Wolfpack senior defensive end Bradley Chubb took home the Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation's top defensive player after recording 10 sacks in 2017 and 25 in his career. Chubb anchors the defense while the offense is led by junior quarterback Ryan Finley, who threw for 3200 yards and 16 touchdowns and was at his best in the biggest games - averaging 373.3 yards and totaling six TD passes against Louisville, Clemson and South Carolina this season. Finley's biggest target is tight end Jaylen Samuels, who was named third-team All-American after hauling in a team-best 69 receptions and four TDs.

ABOUT ARIZONA STATE (7-5, 7-5 ATS, 5-7 O/U): Edwards is keeping most of the coaching staff, but defensive coordinator Phil Bennett elected to leave the program and will be coaching his last game after guiding a unit that allowed opposing offenses to score an average of 31.3 points in the regular season. The Sun Devils made up for some of the defensive struggles on the other side of the ball as dual-threat quarterback Manny Wilkins passed for 2,918 yards and 17 scores while rushing for 269 yards and six TDs. Arizona State averaged 180.3 yards on the ground and totaled 26 rushing TDs, led by senior Demario Richard (977 yards, 12 TDs).

TRENDS:

* North Carolina State is 0-4 ATS in its last four non-conference games.
* Arizona State is 0-4 ATS in their last four non-conference games.
* Over is 7-0 in North Carolina's last seven neutral site games.
* Over is 4-1 in Sun Devils last five games overall.

CONSENSUS: Bettors are giving a slight edge to the favorite in this matchup, with 53 percent of wagers backing the Wolfpack. When it comes to the total bettors like the game to eclipse the total, with 61 percent of wagers on the Over.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:37 PM

NCAAF

Friday, December 29

Music City Bowl betting preview and odds: Kentucky vs. Northwestern

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Northwestern Wildcats (-7.5, 51)

Game to be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

No. 20 Northwestern looks to win 10 games for the second time in three seasons when it takes on Kentucky in the Music City Bowl Dec. 29 in Nashville, Tenn. Northwestern has won seven consecutive games - its longest winning streak since the memorable Rose Bowl run in 1996 - and has a chance to cap off a successful campaign by posting back-to-back postseason victories for the first time in program history. Kentucky backed into a bowl game after dropping three of its last four contests, but has a chance to win eight games for the first time since 2007 and hand coach Mark Stoops some momentum on the recruiting trail.

Justin Jackson will be appearing in his final game after setting a slew of Northwestern rushing records during his stay in Evanston. Jackson became the first Big Ten player since Ron Dayne to rush for over 1,000 yards in four straight seasons after gaining 1,154 on the ground in 2017. Jackson ran for 144 yards and a touchdown in the 42-7 win against Illinois in the regular season finale to move past Montee Ball (5,140) for fourth place on the Big Ten's all-time rushing list and hopes to feast on a Kentucky defense, which surrendered an average of 363.5 yards on the ground over its final two games.

Kentucky has a dynamic running back of its own in sophomore sensation Benny Snell Jr. Snell has built upon a historic freshman campaign, which saw him break the school record for most rushing yards by a first-year player (1,091) by registering 18 touchdowns in 2017, including 12 over his final five games of the regular season. Snell racked up 1,318 rushing yards to become the first running back in Kentucky history to notch back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and hopes to lead the Wildcats to their first postseason win since a 25-19 victory against East Carolina in the 2008 Liberty Bowl.

TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE HISTORY: Northwestern opened as a touchdown favorite and has nudged up a half point to 7.5. The total hasn't budged since opening at 51.

INJURY REPORT:

Kentucky - DE Denzil Ware (Disciplinary, Out), TE C.J. Conrad (Undisclosed, Out)

Northwestern - No new injuries.

WEATHER REPORT: 37 dropping to 30 degrees and partly cloudy during the game - negligible winds

ABOUT KENTUCKY (7-5 SU, 3-9 ATS, 6-6 O/U): Snell, who was named to the All-SEC second team, rushed for 211 yards and two touchdowns in the disappointing 44-17 loss to Louisville on Nov. 25 to bring his career total to a school-record 31. "I'm going to keep giving it my all and I don't really care about that," Snell told reporters. "I like competition and I like it when another running back has good stats coming into the game against me." Wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. was named to the freshman All-SEC Team as a kick returner after averaging 23.1 yards per return.

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (9-3 SU, 9-3 ATS, 5-5-2 O/U): Clayton Thorson threw for 140 yards and a score in the win over Illinois in the regular-season finale to equal the program record for most touchdown passes (44) held by Len Williams and Brett Basanez. Jackson posted his 26th career 100-yard rushing game in the victory against the Fighting Illini to move past the legendary LaDainian Tomlinson (5,263) into 11th place on the NCAA's all-time rushing list. Garrett Dickerson earned all-Big Ten honorable mention honors after catching a career-high 37 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns in 2017.

CONSENSUS: Just over 60 percent of players are backing Northwestern to cover as a 7-point fave.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:38 PM

NCAAF

Friday, December 29

Arizona Bowl betting preview and odds: New Mexico State vs. Utah State

New Mexico State Aggies vs. Utah State Aggies (-4, 63)

Game to be played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.

New Mexico State ended the nation's longest bowl drought when it accepted the bid to play Utah State in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 29 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. The Aggies will be making their first bowl appearance since the 1960 Sun Bowl where they played, ironically, Utah State. New Mexico State, which is 2-0-1 all-time in bowl games, defeated Utah State 20-13 that year.

Last one out of Las Cruces turns out the lights. As one might imagine after such a long bowl drought, New Mexico State fans are fired up for the contest and quickly sold out their original required Sun Belt Conference allotment of 5,000 tickets. Las Cruces is just a four-hour drive down I-10 from Tucson and school officials expect around 10,000 fans to make the 275-mile trip which should give New Mexico State a pretty fair home field advantage.

Besides the 1960 Sun Bowl, New Mexico State and Utah State have a history, having played in the same conference for 26 years, the Big West (1985-2000) and the Western Athletic Conference (2001-2012). Utah State, which sweated out selection day because the Mountain West had just five contracted bowls for six bowl eligible spots, leads the all-time series 30-7 and will be making its sixth bowl appearance in seven years after missing out last season following a 3-9 finish.

"When you get the call you're in, it's an extreme amount of joy and relief," Utah State coach Matt Wells said. "I'm excited for our players to go play another game, because they deserve it."

TV: 5:30 ET, CBS Sports Network.

LINE HISTORY: New Mexico State opened as a 3.5-point favorite but the line flipped a couple days after opening to Utah State -4. The total opened at 61 and has moved up to 63.

INJURY REPORT:

New Mexico State - WR OJ Clark (Shoulder, Questionable)

Utah State - No new injuries

WEATHER REPORT: 77 dropping to 66 and clear for the game - 2 to 4 mph winds

ABOUT NEW MEXICO STATE (6-6 SU, 6-5-1 ATS 5-7 O/U): Led by senior quarterback Tyler Rogers, who passed for 3,825 yards, 26 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, New Mexico ranks fourth among all FBS programs in passing offense (352.6 yards) with Rogers also ranking sixth nationally in total offense (348.1 yards). Jaleel Scott, a 6-6 wide receiver, was a first team all-conference pick after finishing with 73 receptions for 1,042 yards and eight touchdowns, while running back Larry Rose III was a second-team pick after rushing for 807 yards and nine TDs. The defense, which is tied for sixth with Texas A&M with 40 sacks, is led by a pair of first team All-Sun Belt performers in defensive end Cedric Wilcots II (8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles) and linebacker Dalton Herrington, who led the Sun Belt with 124 tackles, including 15 for loss, to go with 5.5 sacks.

ABOUT UTAH STATE (6-6 SU, 6-6 ATS, 9-3 O/U): The Aggies won three of their final five games to become bowl-eligible but come in off a 38-35 loss at Air Force to finish tied for fourth with the Falcons in the Mountain Division behind league champion Boise State, Wyoming and Colorado State. Freshman quarterback Jordan Love leads the offense and passed for 1,377 yards, eight touchdowns and six interceptions, while senior running back LaJuan Hunt rushed for a team-high 695 yards on 149 carries and scored 10 TDs. Senior cornerback Jalen Davis was a first-team all-conference selection after tying for the Mountain West lead with five interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns, while sophomore placekicker Dominik Eberle also earned first team all-league honors after connecting on 16-of-18 field goals, including a 52-yarder, and going 45-of-45 on extra-point tries.

CONSENSUS: About 52 percent of players are backing New Mexico State to cover as a 4-point underdog.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:39 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Matchup Edge
BUF Edge in: NJ
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Sabres at Devils
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The New Jersey Devils are the surprise leaders of the ultra-competitive Metropolitan Division with goaltender Cory Schneider leading the way as they wrap up a six-game homestand against the struggling Buffalo Sabres on Friday. New Jersey came out of the break with a 3-1 victory over Detroit on Wednesday for its season-high fifth straight win, with Schneider allowing 10 goals during that span and improving to 17-6-4.

"I felt like that's kind of been the story all season, right? Cory's got our back," Devils defenseman Steven Santini told the Newark Star-Ledger. "You look at Stanley Cup teams the last few years, everyone's got good goaltending. So obviously we try to play our best and teams will have pushes, and thankfully we have Cory ..." Buffalo coughed up the lead with 1:09 left in regulation Wednesday at the New York Islanders and lost 3-2 in overtime, falling to 1-3-2 in its last six games and 4-12-6 in its past 22 contests. The Sabres score the fewest goals in the NHL at 2.16 per game, and are the worst team in the Eastern Conference - ahead of only Arizona in the overall standings. New Jersey has won four straight and nine of the last 10 meetings, including 6-2 on Oct. 9 in the first encounter this season with Jesper Bratt and Marcus Johansson scoring two goals apiece.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG Buffalo, MSG Plus (New Jersey)

ABOUT THE SABRES (9-20-8): Evander Kane leads the club with 15 goals and 34 points, and is on pace to record career highs in each category as his trade value continues to increase. Jack Eichel (13 goals, 33 points this season) has five goals and nine points in his last five contests while Kyle Okposo has three of his six goals in the past nine games after scoring Wednesday against his old team. Zemgus Girgensons (three goals) has scored in back-to-back contests after snapping a 25-game drought.

ABOUT THE DEVILS (22-9-5): Taylor Hall has a team-most 36 points and shares the club lead in goals (12) with Brian Gibbons after recording four goals and five assists in his last eight games. Nico Hischier, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft, recorded the second two-goal game of his career Wednesday, and has seven goals and 16 assists overall. Gibbons, who has one goal in his last 13 games, is a team-best plus-13 but only a plus-1 in 12 December contests.

OVERTIME

1. New Jersey, which had the third-best penalty-killing unit entering Friday at 84.4 percent, hasn't allowed a power-play goal in four games (12 chances) and has extinguished 23 of its last 24 penalties over the past eight contests.

2. Buffalo is 0-for-12 on the power play in its past six games and converts at an NHL-worst 11.8 percent (tied with Columbus) after leading the league at 24.5 last season.

3. Devils D Will Butcher's 21 assists - 13 on the power play - are second-most among NHL rookies to New York Islanders C Mathew Barzal (23).

PREDICTION: Devils 3, Sabres 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:40 PM

Trends - Buffalo at New Jersey

W/L Trends
Buffalo

Sabres are 70-154 in their last 224 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sabres are 22-51 in their last 73 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sabres are 31-81 in their last 112 vs. a team with a winning record.
Sabres are 15-40 in their last 55 vs. Metropolitan.
Sabres are 19-51 in their last 70 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Sabres are 16-44 in their last 60 overall.
Sabres are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games.
Sabres are 13-41 in their last 54 road games.
Sabres are 7-23 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sabres are 2-9 in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.

New Jersey

Devils are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Devils are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Devils are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
Devils are 191-91-12 in their last 294 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Devils are 24-49 in their last 73 games playing on 1 days rest.
Devils are 16-36 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Devils are 19-49 in their last 68 Friday games.

OU Trends
Buffalo

Under is 4-0 in Sabres last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 10-2-1 in Sabres last 13 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-3-1 in Sabres last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 16-6-2 in Sabres last 24 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Sabres last 7 Friday games.
Over is 9-4-4 in Sabres last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

New Jersey

Under is 5-0 in Devils last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 6-1 in Devils last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 16-6-4 in Devils last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Devils last 7 home games.
Under is 37-16-10 in Devils last 63 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 30-13-11 in Devils last 54 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Head to Head

Under is 20-8-5 in the last 33 meetings in New Jersey.
Under is 35-15-7 in the last 57 meetings.
Road team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Sabres are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in New Jersey.
Sabres are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:41 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Matchup Edge
CLB Edge in: OTT
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Blue Jackets at Senators
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Ottawa Senators, who were one goal from making the Stanley Cup final last season, continue to fade farther from playoff position and it doesn’t get any easier when the Columbus Blue Jackets pay a visit Friday. The Senators have lost four in a row (0-3-1) and nine of the past 11 games (2-7-2) after dropping a 5-1 decision at Boston on Wednesday despite allowing only 23 shots.

“It’s just problems after problems that keep mounting up. We’re in a pretty tough situation right now,” Ottawa center Nate Thompson told reporters. “I don’t think there’s any grey areas here. I think it’s black and white. I think we have to play a certain way and do it throughout the whole game. We don’t have the luxury right now of taking minutes off during a game because when we do that, it ends up in our net.” While the Senators sit four points above the cellar in the Eastern Conference, Columbus is two points from first place in the Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets own points in four straight games (2-0-2), but coughed up a two-goal lead in the final six minutes and lost 5-4 in a shootout at Pittsburgh on Wednesday. “We played well enough to win (Wednesday),” Columbus coach John Tortorella told reporters. “But we did not make the final plays of the game.”

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Columbus), RDS, TSN5 (Ottawa)

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (22-13-3): Artemi Panarin scored twice Wednesday and boasts five points (three goals) in the last three games while rookie forward Pierre-Luc Dubois continues to produce with four points in his past four contests. Defenseman Seth Jones, who went 11 games without a point from Nov. 7-Dec. 1, owns three goals and three assists during a five-game point streak. Zach Werenski (undisclosed), who leads all NHL defensemen with 10 goals, has been skating and could return to the lineup soon after missing the last four contests.

ABOUT THE SENATORS (11-16-8): Ottawa was 10th in the league in goals against per game last season (2.56) and has dropped to 28th in 2017-18 through Wednesday at 3.26 after allowing 35 in its last nine losses. Right wing Mark Stone, who has a team-best 32 points, boasts seven assists in his last seven games but has not registered a goal in 12 contests while Mike Hoffman (24 points) has not scored in his past 11 outings. Defenseman Fredrik Claesson (two points, 31 games) was suspended two games for his illegal check to the head of Boston’s Noel Acciari on Wednesday.

OVERTIME

1. Ottawa G Mike Condon (2-4-4, .909 save percentage), who has lost four straight, is expected to be in net Friday.

2. Columbus G Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 5-4-1 all-time versus the Senators, needs one victory to reach 200 in his career.

3. The Blue Jackets defeated Ottawa 5-2 at home Nov. 24, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 4, Senators 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:42 PM

Trends - Columbus at Ottawa

W/L Trends
Columbus

Blue Jackets are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Blue Jackets are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 21-6 in their last 27 Friday games.
Blue Jackets are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. Atlantic.
Blue Jackets are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jackets are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.

Ottawa

Senators are 4-0 in their last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Senators are 7-20 in their last 27 overall.
Senators are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. Metropolitan.
Senators are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.
Senators are 2-10 in their last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Senators are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Senators are 0-6 in their last 6 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU Trends
Columbus

Under is 4-1-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-9-1 in Blue Jackets last 32 Friday games.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Jackets last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

Ottawa

Over is 5-0-2 in Senators last 7 Friday games.
Over is 6-1-2 in Senators last 9 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Senators last 6 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Senators last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-5 in Senators last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 18-7-1 in Senators last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Ottawa.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:42 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Matchup Edge
NYR Edge in: DET
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Rangers at Red Wings
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

With ice-cold temperatures expected for the upcoming Winter Classic, the New York Rangers have been heating up by collecting at least a point in five of their last six games (4-1-1) heading into Friday's tilt against the host Detroit Red Wings. The Rangers have had their way with the Red Wings, against whom they have a 10-2-2 mark in the last 14 encounters.

Mats Zuccarello scored in overtime of a 2-1 triumph versus Detroit on Nov. 24, giving him five points (one goal, four assists) in his last five games against the Red Wings. The 30-year-old Norwegian also joined Mika Zibanejad by converting in the shootout in a 1-0 win over Washington on Wednesday, although the latter has been held off the scoresheet in all four contests since returning from a concussion. Detroit has larger issues at hand, namely its sputtering offense that has mustered five goals during its three-game losing skid and a 3-8-5 mark in its last 16 contests overall. "We can't feel bad for ourselves. We can't dwell too long or else you are really going to find yourself out," Justin Abdeldaker said after netting his team's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to New Jersey on Wednesday.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG, FSN Detroit

ABOUT THE RANGERS (20-13-4): Forward Chris Kreider is sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right arm, the team announced Thursday. "The only thing that I know is, just before the first period he felt some swelling in his arm," coach Alain Vigneault told the New York Daily News on Thursday. "Docs checked him out, didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Then in between the first and second, it got to a point where this was out of the ordinary." Henrik Lundqvist's play versus Detroit could also be categorized as "out of the ordinary," considering the 2012 Vezina Trophy winner has posted a 7-1-1 mark with a 1.09 goals-against average and .963 save percentage in his last nine meetings.

ABOUT THE RED WINGS (13-16-7): Tyler Bertuzzi was a bit incredulous when learning that he would be paired with captain Henrik Zetterberg and Gustav Nyquist on the team's top line. "If that's the case, obviously it's an honor playing with Zetterberg and then Gus is always on his line for a reason," the 22-year-old Bertuzzi said. "They have good chemistry and hopefully I can bring energy to the line." Zetterberg assisted on Tomas Tatar's power-play goal in the first meeting with New York, but the latter has registered a minus-4 while being kept off the scoresheet in each of his last three games.

OVERTIME

1. Nine of the last 10 games between the Original Six rivals have been decided by one goal.

2. Detroit has gone 0-for-7 on the power play after a 5-for-11 stretch in its previous four contests.

3. With his next victory, Vigneault (634) will snap a tie with Darryl Sutter for 11th place on the NHL's all-time coaches wins list.

PREDICTION: Rangers 4, Red Wings 2

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12-29-2017, 05:42 PM

Trends - NY Rangers at Detroit

W/L Trends
NY Rangers

Rangers are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Rangers are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 11-5 in their last 16 games following a win.
Rangers are 17-8 in their last 25 overall.
Rangers are 35-17 in their last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 7-16 in their last 23 road games.
Rangers are 3-8 in their last 11 Friday games.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

Detroit

Red Wings are 7-2 in their last 9 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Red Wings are 234-104-19 in their last 357 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Red Wings are 20-42 in their last 62 vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Wings are 18-38 in their last 56 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Red Wings are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. Eastern Conference.
Red Wings are 9-23 in their last 32 games playing on 1 days rest.
Red Wings are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Red Wings are 2-8 in their last 10 home games.
Red Wings are 3-13 in their last 16 overall.
Red Wings are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. Metropolitan.
Red Wings are 1-9 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
NY Rangers

Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Rangers last 15 games following a win.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Red Wings last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Red Wings last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Red Wings last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-3 in Red Wings last 14 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Red Wings last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Red Wings last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0-2 in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.
Rangers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Under is 15-6-5 in the last 26 meetings.
Rangers are 3-9 in the last 12 meetings in Detroit.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:43 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
Matchup Edge
PHI Edge in: TB
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Flyers at Lightning
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning go after their franchise record-tying ninth straight win on home ice and 11th in 12 games overall when they host the inconsistent Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. The Lightning pulled away in the third period for a 3-1 victory over Montreal on Thursday as captain Steven Stamkos registered his third multi-goal performance of the season with a pair.

Nikita Kucherov set up Stamkos’ first goal to extend his point streak to eight contests and leads the league with 52 points while Tyler Johnson is riding a 10-game streak during which he has scored five times and recorded 10 assists. The Lightning own a 16-2-1 record at Amalie Arena and begin a five-game road trip after taking on the Flyers, who dropped a 3-2 decision at Florida on Thursday for their third straight loss (0-2-1) following a stretch during which they won seven of eight. Captain Claude Giroux notched his ninth assist during a six-game point streak in Thursday’s setback, but the Flyers could not climb all the way back from a 3-0 deficit. Sean Couturier recorded his team-leading 17th tally in the loss for Philadelphia, which has managed just 14 goals in its last seven contests.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TVA, NBCSN Philadelphia, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

ABOUT THE FLYERS (15-14-8): Jakub Voracek has been kept off the scoresheet in the last two games but leads the team with 36 assists and 44 points - one better than Giroux. Scott Laughton snapped his six-game goal-scoring drought with his sixth tally of the season on Thursday while defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, a Florida native, has notched six points in as many contests. Brian Elliott made his 12th straight start on Thursday, dropping to 7-4-1 in that span, which could give backup Michal Neuvirth (2-5-1) his first appearance since Nov. 28.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (27-7-2): Brayden Point scored his 15th goal on Thursday to draw within three of his total from his rookie season in 2016-17 and is tied for second on the team with Stamkos and Vladislav Namestnikov. Defenseman Victor Hedman also is making a major push for his first Norris Trophy of late with two goals, seven assists and a plus-13 rating over his last seven contests. Blue-liner Anton Stralman, who leads the league with a plus-24 rating, missed Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day.

OVERTIME

1. Tampa Bay RW Cory Conacher has logged fewer than nine minutes of ice time in four of his last five games but posted an assist in two of those contests.

2. Philadelphia RW Wayne Simmonds (11 goals) has been kept off the scoresheet in seven of his last eight contests.

3. The Flyers are 4-2-1 in their last seven meetings with the Lightning but dropped two of the three matchups last season.

PREDICTION: Lightning 5, Flyers 3

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:43 PM

Trends - Philadelphia at Tampa Bay

W/L Trends
Philadelphia

Flyers are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Flyers are 13-32 in their last 45 road games.
Flyers are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Flyers are 2-6 in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
Flyers are 3-9 in their last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Flyers are 0-5 in their last 5 Friday games.
Flyers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Tampa Bay

Lightning are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Lightning are 21-5 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Lightning are 23-6 in their last 29 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 39-14 in their last 53 overall.
Lightning are 21-8 in their last 29 games following a win.
Lightning are 61-30 in their last 91 home games.
Lightning are 3-7 in their last 10 Friday games.
Lightning are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 4-0-1 in Flyers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Flyers last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Flyers last 9 overall.
Over is 10-4-2 in Flyers last 16 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 7-3-1 in Flyers last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 32-14-7 in Flyers last 53 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Over is 6-1 in Lightning last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 9-2 in Lightning last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 10-3 in Lightning last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 8-3 in Lightning last 11 home games.

Head to Head

Home team is 14-5 in the last 19 meetings.
Over is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Over is 11-5-2 in the last 18 meetings.
Flyers are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings.
Flyers are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Tampa Bay.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:44 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina
Matchup Edge
PIT Edge in: CAR
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Penguins at Hurricanes
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a win that many of the players felt was their biggest of the season, but the afterglow of the come-from-behind victory did not last long. Goaltender Matt Murray will be among four players sidelined when Pittsburgh opens a three-game road trip at the resurgent Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

Star defenseman Kris Letang missed Wednesday's 5-4 shootout victory over Columbus, a game in which the Penguins erased a two-goal deficit on three occasions. The victory came at a cost as Murray, forward Bryan Rust and defenseman Chad Ruhwedel suffered injuries -- with the latter two expected to miss significant time. Carolina has turned things around since a four-game skid early in the month, winning three straight and six of seven to move into a tie with Pittsburgh for sixth place in the Metropolitan (with two games in hand). The Hurricanes have been unable to solve the Penguins, however, losing seven in a row and getting outscored 10-2 in their two home losses last season.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, AT&TSN-Pittsburgh, FSN Carolina

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (19-16-3): Murray (upper body), who missed the first six games this month due to a lower-body injury, is listed as day-to-day and has been ruled out Friday along with Letang, prompting the recall of defenseman Frank Corrado from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Rust was listed as longer-term and Ruhwedel is week-to-week, both with upper-body injuries. Tristan Jarry, who started all six games when Murray was hurt, is 5-2-2 with a 2.43 goals-against this season.

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (17-12-7): After scoring in only one of the previous 14 games, second-year forward Sebastian Aho has three goals and consecutive multiple-point games in the last two. The turnaround for Carolina, though, has been sparked by veteran Cam Ward, who seemingly had been relegated to backup goalie status before winning five consecutive starts as part of a seven-game point streak (6-0-1) in December. He has started three in a row for the first time this season and surrendered four goals.

OVERTIME

1. Penguins F Evgeni Malkin has scored four goals in the past five games and also tallied in Wednesday's shootout.

2. The Hurricanes are 4-for-13 on the power play during the three-game winning streak.

3. Penguins F Phil Kessel had a goal and five points in four games versus Carolina last season.

PREDICTION: Hurricanes 3, Penguins 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:45 PM

Trends - Pittsburgh at Carolina

W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Penguins are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Penguins are 11-4 in their last 15 Friday games.
Penguins are 52-21 in their last 73 vs. Metropolitan.
Penguins are 85-40 in their last 125 vs. Eastern Conference.
Penguins are 57-28 in their last 85 vs. a team with a losing record.
Penguins are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 4-10 in their last 14 road games.
Penguins are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Carolina

Hurricanes are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
Hurricanes are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Hurricanes are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Over is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 4-1-1 in Penguins last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1-1 in Penguins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 6-2-1 in Penguins last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-3-2 in Penguins last 13 games following a win.
Over is 8-3 in Penguins last 11 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Penguins last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 7-3 in Penguins last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Carolina

Over is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2-2 in Hurricanes last 10 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-2 in Hurricanes last 13 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 10-4-2 in Hurricanes last 16 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Hurricanes last 14 overall.

Head to Head

Penguins are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Carolina.
Under is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Penguins are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:45 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Matchup Edge
NAS Edge in: MIN
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Predators at Wild
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Minnesota Wild emerged from the Christmas break to put together a strong performance and hope it works as a springboard when they host the Nashville Predators on Friday for the first of a home-and-home set. The Wild knocked off Dallas 4-2 on Wednesday to earn a point for the ninth time in their last 10 home contests (8-1-1) after dropping four of the previous five overall.

“I didn’t want to talk about it being a huge game, but it was a huge game,” Minnesota coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters after Wednesday’s win. “We called it the start of the second half. You get a chance to reset.” The Wild woke up Thursday in playoff position in the tight Western Conference and plays eight of the next 11 at home while the Predators are on top of the Central Division after ending a three-game slide with a 2-1 victory at St. Louis on Wednesday. Nashville is 7-2-2 in December and allowed nine goals combined in the seven victories - two in the last four. Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne earned his 19th victory with 29 saves Wednesday and has won four straight on the road - yielding only two goals total - and is 15-10-4 lifetime versus Minnesota.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network

ABOUT THE PREDATORS (22-9-5): Coach Peter Laviolette has been trying new combinations up front lately, including the all-Swede trio of Filip Forsberg (team-leading 34 points), Calle Jarnkrok (seven goals in December) and Pontus Aberg. “I know it’s not ideal slotting of the lines, but you go on the road and you don’t get the matchups,” Laviolette told reporters. “. … What it does is gives me a really good balance on the lines.” Forward Kevin Fiala has posted eight goals and 12 points in 11 December contests while defenseman P.K. Subban owns seven points (three goals) in the past seven games.

ABOUT THE WILD (19-15-3): Devan Dubnyk (lower-body) was the backup goalie during Wednesday’s victory and could return this weekend after missing six games, but Alex Stalock is 5-4-0 this month with a solid .923 save percentage in his place. Jason Zucker snapped a seven-game point drought with a goal and an assist in the win over Dallas and has 27 points overall - five behind team leader Eric Staal. While Minnesota has struggled on the power play with four conversions in 39 chances over the last 14 games, the Wild is 33-for-36 on the penalty kill in an eight-game span.

OVERTIME

1. Nashville RW Viktor Arvidsson and team-leader Forsberg (15) have each gone six games without a goal.

2. Minnesota D Ryan Suter, who leads the league in average ice time (27:13), has registered five points in his last five games.

3. The Wild earned a 6-4 victory over the Predators on Nov. 16 after winning three of five in the series last season.

PREDICTION: Predators 4, Wild 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:46 PM

Trends - Nashville at Minnesota

W/L Trends
Nashville

Predators are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Predators are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Predators are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. Central.
Predators are 17-7 in their last 24 overall.
Predators are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Predators are 42-19 in their last 61 vs. Western Conference.
Predators are 11-5 in their last 16 games following a win.

Minnesota

Wild are 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
Wild are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Wild are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

OU Trends
Nashville

Over is 4-0 in Predators last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Predators last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2 in Predators last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-2 in Predators last 10 Friday games.
Over is 6-2 in Predators last 8 games following a win.
Over is 8-3 in Predators last 11 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Minnesota

Under is 4-1 in Wild last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Wild last 5 home games.
Under is 12-5 in Wild last 17 games following a win.
Over is 38-17-8 in Wild last 63 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 11-5-1 in Wild last 17 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 17-7-4 in the last 28 meetings in Minnesota.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:46 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Bell MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Matchup Edge
NYI Edge in: WIN
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Islanders at Jets
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Winnipeg Jets have soared toward the top of the Western Conference standings thanks in part to the play of its four lines, but those combinations will be reshuffled entering Friday’s home contest against the New York Islanders. The Jets lost top-line center Mark Scheifele, second on the team with 38 points, to an upper-body injury in Wednesday’s 4-3 victory over Edmonton that will sideline him for six-to-eight weeks.

“We want to keep this thing afloat so that when Mark comes back, we’ll be even stronger for it,” Jets captain Blake Wheeler told reporters Thursday, as he slides to the middle of the top line. The Islanders knocked off Buffalo 3-2 in overtime Wednesday as center Mathew Barzal scored the game winner, his third consecutive game with a goal. Barzal has five goals in those three contests, including his first career hat trick in a 5-2 victory against the Jets last Saturday in Brooklyn. “We need to keep getting points, keep climbing the ladder,” Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak told the media after New York moved within three points of second place in the Metropolitan Division entering Thursday.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, MSG Plus 2 (New York), TSN3 (Winnipeg)

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (20-13-4): Forward Josh Bailey extended his point streak to nine games with a game-tying goal upheld by video review with 1:09 left in regulation. Center John Tavares comes in on an eight-game point streak with three goals and eight assists in his past five contests. Halak made 38 saves in Saturday’s victory over the Jets and has won his last two starts.

ABOUT THE JETS (21-11-6): Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice moved forward Patrik Laine from the second line to the first line in Thursday’s practice, and shifted fourth-line forward Mathieu Perreault to the second line. Forward Joel Armia scored twice in Wednesday’s victory, while forward Nikolaj Ehlers extended his point streak to four games. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves in improving to 19-4-5 on the season.

OVERTIME

1. Tavares and Bailey started Thursday tied for second in the league in points (48), while Bailey led the NHL in assists (37) and Tavares sat fourth in goals (21).

2. Wheeler, who played center at times earlier in his career, ranked third in the NHL in assists (33) entering Thursday.

3. New York started Thursday tied with Tampa Bay for the most goals in the NHL (131), seven ahead of the third-place Jets.

PREDICTION: Jets 5, Islanders 4

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:46 PM

Trends - NY Islanders at Winnipeg

W/L Trends
NY Islanders

Islanders are 6-17 in their last 23 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Islanders are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Islanders are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.

Winnipeg

Jets are 21-6 in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Jets are 21-7 in their last 28 home games.
Jets are 9-4 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Jets are 20-42 in their last 62 vs. Eastern Conference.
Jets are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Jets are 2-6 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU Trends
NY Islanders

Over is 4-0 in Islanders last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-0 in Islanders last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-0 in Islanders last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Islanders last 7 vs. Central.
Over is 12-2 in Islanders last 14 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 13-3-1 in Islanders last 17 games following a win.
Over is 24-6-1 in Islanders last 31 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 road games.

Winnipeg

Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 6-2 in Jets last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 6-2-1 in Jets last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Jets last 8 games following a win.
Over is 5-2-1 in Jets last 8 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-1 in Jets last 15 home games.
Over is 7-3-1 in Jets last 11 overall.

Head to Head

Islanders are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Winnipeg.
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Winnipeg.
Islanders are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Road team is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:47 PM

When: 8:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Matchup Edge
STL Edge in: DAL
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Blues at Stars
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars stumbled out of the break with losses to Central rivals and face another big division game when they clash in the Lone Star State on Friday. St. Louis is tied with Winnipeg for second in the Central, one point behind Nashville after its 2-1 loss to the Predators on Wednesday while Dallas sits five points behind the Blues and is seventh in the Western Conference after Wednesday's 4-2 setback at Minnesota.

"We had a lot of momentum when we took the (three-day Christmas) break," Stars coach Ken Hitchcock told reporters. "Obviously with the show tonight, we've lost the momentum. So it's on us to get it back. … We were playing very good hockey. Whether this is a one-off or not, we'll see. But this was exactly the way we played earlier where you're just hoping to win." Dallas entered the break with two straight wins after going 2-4-2 on the heels of a season-best five-game winning streak. St. Louis has won five straight meetings, including 3-0 on Dec. 7 and 4-2 on Oct. 7 with Vladimir Tarasenko scoring in each game. Tarasenko, though, has only three of his 15 goals in his last 17 contests and hasn't scored in the last five games.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), FSN Southwest Plus (Dallas)

ABOUT THE BLUES (23-14-2): Brayden Schenn (team highs of 17 goals and 40 points) has only one goal and two assists in his last eight games. Schenn is struggling without linemate Jaden Schwartz (14 goals, 35 points) as are the Blues, who are 3-6-0 since Schwartz went down with an ankle injury. Paul Stastny (seven goals, 25 points) has only two assists in his last eight games and is minus-5 during that span, dropping his team-worst rating to minus-8.

ABOUT THE STARS (20-15-3): Tyler Seguin increased his team-high goal and point totals to 18 and 34 after scoring in each of the last three contests, recording four goals and an assist during that span. Jamie Benn (15 goals, 33 points) has continued his consistent play with four goals and five assists in his last nine games. Defenseman Marc Methot, who needs one assist for 100 in his career, was to return to practice Thursday and is expected to play Sunday against San Jose after missing 23 contests with a knee injury.

OVERTIME

1. St. Louis is 14-for-14 on the penalty kill over its last four games, 25-for-26 in its past eight and 41-for-43 in 14 December games.

2. Dallas kicks off a six-game homestand and plays 14 of its next 20 at American Airlines Center.

3. The Blues, who are 6-3-1 versus the Central, do not play in the division again until Jan. 25 versus Colorado.

PREDICTION: Stars 3, Blues 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:49 PM

Trends - St. Louis at Dallas

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Blues are 36-17 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Blues are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Dallas

Stars are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Stars are 9-3 in their last 12 Friday games.
Stars are 12-4 in their last 16 home games.
Stars are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. Central.
Stars are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 5-0 in Blues last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Blues last 5 vs. Central.
Under is 6-0 in Blues last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-1-3 in Blues last 13 Friday games.
Under is 14-3 in Blues last 17 overall.
Under is 12-3-1 in Blues last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 23-9-3 in Blues last 35 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 35-14-4 in Blues last 53 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 31-15-5 in Blues last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.

Dallas

Over is 6-1 in Stars last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Stars last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 home games.
Over is 7-2 in Stars last 9 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 24-8-1 in Stars last 33 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-2 in Stars last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Stars last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 12-5-1 in Stars last 18 games playing on 1 days rest.

Head to Head

Blues are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Blues are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.
Over is 7-2-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:49 PM

When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
Matchup Edge
TOR Edge in: COL
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Maple Leafs at Avalanche
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs attempt to make it three straight road victories when they continue their five-game trip Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Toronto lost the opener of its trek in Columbus before edging the New York Rangers 3-2 on Saturday and trouncing Arizona 7-4 on Thursday.

Patrick Marleau scored two goals and set up another while William Nylander recorded a tally and an assist, giving him three of each during his four-game point streak. Colorado is continuing a season-high six-game homestand - and string of nine of 10 contests at Pepsi Center - after beginning it Wednesday with a 3-1 loss to the Coyotes. Mikko Rantanen scored the lone goal for the Avalanche and enters the matchup against Toronto with a seven-game point streak during which he has collected two tallies and six assists. Colorado has lost two of its last three at home and is 2-5-0 in its own building this month.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, Sportsnet Ontario (Toronto), Altitude (Colorado)

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (23-14-1): Marleau's two-goal performance against Arizona was his first since the season opener at Winnipeg and matched the total from his previous 10 games. Mitch Marner recorded a goal and two assists on Thursday, giving him three tallies and six assists during his four-game point streak. Auston Matthews, who is two points shy of 100 in the NHL, scored his first goal in his second career game in his home state of Arizona and has tallied in each of his two contests since missing six with a concussion.

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (17-16-3): With Tyson Barrie sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a fractured hand, Colorado recalled fellow defenseman Andrei Mironov from San Antonio of the American Hockey League. The 23-year-old Mironov made his NHL debut earlier this season, recording a goal and two assists in nine contests. Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 40 points but was kept off the scoresheet in back-to-back games against Arizona.

OVERTIME

1. The Avalanche have successfully killed 27 straight penalties over their last nine games.

2. Nylander's assist on Thursday was his 100th point in the NHL.

3. Colorado C Colin Wilson is two goals shy of 100 for his career.

PREDICTION: Avalanche 3, Maple Leafs 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:50 PM

Trends - Toronto at Colorado

W/L Trends
Toronto

Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Maple Leafs are 26-56 in their last 82 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Maple Leafs are 16-36 in their last 52 games playing on 0 days rest.
Maple Leafs are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Colorado

Avalanche are 17-39 in their last 56 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Avalanche are 30-70 in their last 100 overall.
Avalanche are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Avalanche are 16-42 in their last 58 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 17-45 in their last 62 games playing on 1 days rest.
Avalanche are 4-17 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Avalanche are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Avalanche are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.

OU Trends
Toronto

Under is 4-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 3-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 games following a win.
Over is 3-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 vs. Central.
Over is 5-2 in Maple Leafs last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Maple Leafs last 13 Friday games.

Colorado

Over is 8-1 in Avalanche last 9 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 10-2 in Avalanche last 12 Friday games.
Over is 16-5 in Avalanche last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 16-5 in Avalanche last 21 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Avalanche last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 17-6-3 in Avalanche last 26 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 14-5-1 in Avalanche last 20 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 5-2 in Avalanche last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 19-9-1 in Avalanche last 29 overall.

Head to Head

Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Colorado.
Maple Leafs are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Colorado.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Maple Leafs are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Road team is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:50 PM

When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
Matchup Edge
CHI Edge in: EDM
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Blackhawks at Oilers
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks continue their quest for a victory on their six-game road trip when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Chicago has been outscored 13-3 while losing each of the first three contests on the trek, including Thursday's 5-2 setback in Vancouver.

The loss continued a roller-coaster stretch for the Blackhawks, who lost five straight from Nov. 28-Dec. 6 but followed with a five-game winning streak before their current slide. Edmonton is looking to extend its home winning streak to four contests as it begins a four-game stretch at Rogers Place. The Oilers had their string of four overall victories halted last time out as they dropped a 4-3 decision at Winnipeg on Wednesday. Leon Draisaitl ended his eight-game goal-scoring drought and added an assist in the defeat, giving him nine points during his five-game streak.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCSN Chicago, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Pacific (Edmonton)

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (17-14-5): Chicago could be without Artem Anisimov, who exited Thursday's setback in the first period with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Russian has recorded just one point over his last five games and is three shy of 300 for his career. Anton Forsberg could make his second start in two nights as the Blackhawks are without Corey Crawford for at least a week due to an upper-body injury.

ABOUT THE OILERS (17-18-2): Connor McDavid posted his second straight two-point performance Wednesday with a pair of assists and has collected five of his team-leading 45 points over his last three contests. The 20-year-old captain is tied with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for first on the club with 14 goals and needs seven points to reach 200 for his career. Defenseman Oscar Klefbom is expected to return on Friday after missing three games with a shoulder injury.

OVERTIME

1. Oilers LW Patrick Maroon is one goal away from reaching double digits for the third straight season and the fourth time in his career.

2. Chicago F David Kampf made his NHL debut on Thursday, registering one shot and a minus-1 rating while winning 6-of-11 faceoffs in 13 minutes, 45 seconds of ice time.

3. Edmonton signed 20-year-old F Cameron Hebig, who has recorded 28 goals and 51 points in 34 games with Saskatoon of the Western Hockey League this season.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Oilers 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:51 PM

Trends - Chicago at Edmonton

W/L Trends
Chicago

Blackhawks are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last 7 Friday games.
Blackhawks are 62-30 in their last 92 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blackhawks are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Blackhawks are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. Pacific.
Blackhawks are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. Western Conference.
Blackhawks are 6-20 in their last 26 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blackhawks are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Blackhawks are 0-6 in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.

Edmonton

Oilers are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Oilers are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Oilers are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Oilers are 14-6 in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Oilers are 29-62 in their last 91 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Oilers are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Oilers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Central.
Oilers are 3-10 in their last 13 Friday games.

OU Trends
Chicago

Under is 6-1-1 in Blackhawks last 8 overall.
Over is 6-1-1 in Blackhawks last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 10-2-1 in Blackhawks last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Blackhawks last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Blackhawks last 6 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 7-2-1 in Blackhawks last 10 road games.
Under is 12-4-6 in Blackhawks last 22 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-8 in Blackhawks last 28 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in Blackhawks last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.

Edmonton

Under is 10-2-2 in Oilers last 14 Friday games.
Over is 6-2 in Oilers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 15-7-2 in Oilers last 24 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Edmonton.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Blackhawks are 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Edmonton.
Blackhawks are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:51 PM

When: 10:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
Matchup Edge
CAL Edge in: ANA
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Flames at Ducks
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Anaheim Ducks hope to rebound from a disappointing effort last time out when they attempt to start another long home winning streak against the Calgary Flames on Friday. The Ducks, who lost for the first time in 26 home games against Calgary on Oct. 9, managed just 13 shots over the final two periods of Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to visiting Vegas.

“We got away from the things that have made us successful,” Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle told reporters after the setback. “We started to turn the puck over and we got spread out. … They frustrated us. We couldn’t really execute and found ways to self-destruct.” The Ducks have moved much closer to full health after Ryan Kesler made his return on Wednesday, and the former Selke Trophy winner will be important against the Flames, who possess a dangerous offense that is due to wake up. Calgary earned a point for the third time in four games Thursday in a 3-2 shootout loss at San Jose. Flames leading scorer Johnny Gaudreau has cooled off of late but has posted 14 points in 15 career contests against Anaheim.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet West (Calgary), FSN West (Anaheim)

ABOUT THE FLAMES (18-15-4): Gaudreau has recorded just two points in his last five games but leads the team with 41, while Sean Monahan is next with 32 despite going eight contests without a goal and notching just two assists in that span. Mikael Backlund scored his eighth goal on Thursday and is tied with Matthew Tkachuk for third on the team with 22 points. Calgary has scored a power-play goal in three of its last four games but is just 5-for-48 with the man advantage over its last 14 contests.

ABOUT THE DUCKS (16-14-8): Kesler recorded three shots and a minus-3 rating in 16 minutes, 27 seconds of ice time in Wednesday’s loss after missing the team's first 37 contests with a hip injury. Second-leading scorer Corey Perry (22 points), who has been out since Dec. 11 with a knee injury, is the only key player unavailable for Anaheim after it was hampered by various ailments to its top players. Rickard Rakell has scored in three consecutive games to lead the team with 11 goals and 25 points while captain Ryan Getzlaf has collected nine points in eight contests after missing 19 due to injury.

OVERTIME

1. Calgary RW Jaromir Jagr tied Ron Francis for third place on the all-time list by playing in his 1,731st game on Thursday.

2. Anaheim D Brandon Montour has notched an assist in three straight games and is third on the team with 19 points.

3. The Flames also snapped a seven-game overall losing streak against the Ducks with their win in October.

PREDICTION: Ducks 2, Flames 1

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:51 PM

Trends - Calgary at Anaheim

W/L Trends
Calgary

Flames are 8-1 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Flames are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Flames are 38-15 in their last 53 vs. a team with a losing record.
Flames are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Flames are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flames are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.

Anaheim

Ducks are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Ducks are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Ducks are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Ducks are 20-6 in their last 26 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Ducks are 6-15 in their last 21 games playing on 1 days rest.
Ducks are 2-7 in their last 9 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Ducks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Ducks are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Ducks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Pacific.
Ducks are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.

OU Trends
Calgary

Under is 7-1 in Flames last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Flames last 7 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Flames last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Flames last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 6-2 in Flames last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Flames last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 20-8-1 in Flames last 29 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Anaheim

Under is 5-0 in Ducks last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Ducks last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-0-1 in Ducks last 7 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Ducks last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-1 in Ducks last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 8-2 in Ducks last 10 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Ducks last 6 vs. Pacific.
Under is 7-3-2 in Ducks last 12 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-2 in the last 5 meetings in Anaheim.
Under is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings.
Home team is 52-18 in the last 70 meetings.
Flames are 13-39 in the last 52 meetings.
Flames are 1-29 in the last 30 meetings in Anaheim.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:52 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, December 29

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BUFFALO (9-20-0-8, 26 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (22-9-0-5, 49 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-1 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (19-16-0-3, 41 pts.) at CAROLINA (17-12-0-7, 41 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 9-1 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 34-16 ATS (+12.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-2 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (15-14-0-8, 38 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (27-7-0-2, 56 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 3-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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NY RANGERS (20-13-0-4, 44 pts.) at DETROIT (13-16-0-7, 33 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 31-15 ATS (+15.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-11 ATS (+16.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DETROIT is 13-25 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-113 ATS (-85.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-2 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 5-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.2 Units)

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COLUMBUS (22-13-0-3, 47 pts.) at OTTAWA (11-16-0-8, 30 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 26-19 ATS (+46.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 39-34 ATS (+4.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 20-7 ATS (+11.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 48-25 ATS (+21.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 18-4 ATS (+13.5 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 26-12 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-24 ATS (-23.2 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 3-9 ATS (-6.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
OTTAWA is 11-24 ATS (+41.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 3-11 ATS (+15.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
OTTAWA is 1-9 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
OTTAWA is 5-14 ATS (+19.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 4-3 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 4-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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NASHVILLE (22-9-0-5, 49 pts.) at MINNESOTA (19-15-0-3, 41 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-7 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-16 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-9 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 33-19 ATS (+9.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 251-202 ATS (+31.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 47-28 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 10-4 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-5-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (20-13-0-4, 44 pts.) at WINNIPEG (21-11-0-6, 48 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 13-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 4-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)

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ST LOUIS (23-14-0-2, 48 pts.) at DALLAS (20-15-0-3, 43 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
DALLAS is 17-3 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 174-166 ATS (+357.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 34-26 ATS (+64.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-29 ATS (-26.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 13-5 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 13-5-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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CHICAGO (17-14-0-5, 39 pts.) at EDMONTON (17-18-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)

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TORONTO (23-14-0-1, 47 pts.) at COLORADO (17-16-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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CALGARY (18-15-0-4, 40 pts.) at ANAHEIM (16-14-0-8, 40 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 13-2 (+11.3 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 13-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:52 PM

NHL

Friday, December 29

Trend Report

BUFFALO @ NEW JERSEY
Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

PITTSBURGH @ CAROLINA
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

NY RANGERS @ DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

COLUMBUS @ OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Columbus is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home

PHILADELPHIA @ TAMPA BAY
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

NASHVILLE @ MINNESOTA
Nashville is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home

NY ISLANDERS @ WINNIPEG
NY Islanders is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Islanders's last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing NY Islanders

ST. LOUIS @ DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Dallas is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home

TORONTO @ COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

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

CALGARY @ ANAHEIM
Calgary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 5 games at home
Anaheim is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Calgary

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:54 PM

NHL

Friday, December 29

Devils won nine of last ten games with Buffalo, winning four of last five played here. Six of last nine series games stayed under the total. Sabres lost five of their last six games overall, five in row on road. Under is 10-4-1 in their last fifteen games. New Jersey won its last five games, allowing 10 goals; they won their last six home games. Six of their last nine games went over total.

Penguins won their last seven games with Carolina- they won last three visits to Raleigh. Three of last four series games stayed under the total. Penguins are 3-5 in last eight games overall, 3-7 in last ten road games. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Carolina won six of its last seven games overall, they won their last five home games. Under is 8-4 in their last dozen games.

Lightning is 6-4 in its last ten games with Philly; Flyers lost four of last five games in this arena. Over is 3-2 in last five games in this arena. Flyers lost four of their last five games; they lost last three road games, scoring total of five goals. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Tampa Bay won 10 of its last 11 games overall; they’ve won eight in a row at home. Over is 7-4 in their last eleven games. Both teams are 2-4 if they played night before.

Rangers won four of last five games with Detroit; they won 1-0ot/4-1 in last two visits to the Motor City. Under is 7-0-2 in last nine series games. Rangers won four of their last six games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Six of their last eight games stayed under total. Detroit lost 13 of last 16 games overall, three of last four at home. Five of their last seven games stayed under.

Ottawa is 6-4 in last ten games with Columbus; under is 4-1 in last five series games played here. Blue Jackets lost three of last five visits to Ottawa. Blue Jackets lost four of their last six games overall; they’re 1-6 in their last seven road games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Senators lost four in row, 16 of last 19 games; they’re 2-4 in last six home games. Three of their last four games went over total.

Minnesota won four of last six games with Nashville; Predators lost three of last four visits to the Twin Cities. Over is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Nashville lost three of its last four games; they’re 6-2 in last eight road games. Four of their last six games stayed under the total. Minnesota lost four of its last six games overall, but they’re 6-1 in last seven home games. Three of their last four games went over total.

Islanders won five of their last six games with Winnipeg- they won their last five games in this arena. Six of last seven games went over the total. Islanders split their last eight games; they lost their last four road games. Over is 16-4-1 in their last 21 games. Winnipeg is 4-7 in its last 11 games overall, but they won nine of last 10 home games. Three of Jets’ last four games went over total.

Blues won their last five games with Dallas; they won three of last four visits to Texas. Five of last seven series games went over the total. St Louis lost six of its last eight games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Last nine Blues games stayed under total. Dallas Stars lost four of their last six games; they won seven of last ten home games. Five of their last seven games went over.

Oilers won three of last four games with Chicago; Blackhawks are 2-3 in their last five visits to Edmonton. Four of last five series games stayed under total. Chicago lost its last three games, outscored 13-3, all on road; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Edmonton won four of its last five games overall- they won their last three home games. Four of Oilers’ last six games stayed under the total. Chicago is 1-6 if it played the night before.

Maple Leafs won five of last seven games with Colorado; they won four of last five visits to Denver. Four of last five series games went over total. Toronto won three of its last four games, scoring 20 goals; they’re 3-5 in last eight road contests. Three of Leafs’ last four games went over the total. Colorado split its last ten games; they’re 2-5 in their last seven home games. Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.

Ducks won seven of last eight games with Calgary; under is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Flames lost four of last five games in the Pond. Calgary lost five of their last seven games, six of which stayed under total. Flames won three of their last five road games. Anaheim lost four of its last six games; they’re 2-4 in last six home games. Eight of their last ten games stayed under the total. Calgary is 4-1 if it played the night before.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:55 PM

NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: Maple Leafs headed to Las Vegas for NYE

The Senators are trying desperately to figure out what has gone wrong this season, a Saturday showdown for the top of the Metropolitan division, and the Maple Leafs get set to take on the Knights on New Year's Eve in Sin City.

Senators Seeking a Solution

The Ottawa Senators have all but played their way out of playoff contention - at least in oddsmakers' eyes - as they prepare for a pair of home games before the calendar flips to 2018. Ottawa's 5-1 thumping at the hands of the Boston Bruins on Wednesday has the team sitting second-last in the Eastern Conference, just four points clear of the Buffalo Sabres. They're a whopping +7,500 on Bet365 to win the division, and have seen their Stanley Cup odds slip to a miraculous +10,000. They'll host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday before closing out 2017 against the Bruins the following night.

Metropolitan Showdown

The Metropolitan Division remains the most competitive in the league - which makes Saturday's showdown between the New Jersey Devils and the host Washington Capitals the top game on the schedule. The Devils own a two-point lead over the Capitals atop the division by virtue of a five-game winning streak entering Thursday. The Capitals previously held the division lead but have dropped three in a row heading into Thursday's play. Washington has a significant upper hand in the recent head-to-head series, having won the last four meetings while outscoring the Devils by a 17-6 margin over that stretch.

Happy New Year!

Imagine being the opposing team that has to deal with playing a New Year's Eve game in Las Vegas. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the lucky winners this season as they'll face the red-hot Golden Knights in a Sunday matinee at T-Mobile Arena. In addition to having to navigate through the crowds of people on Las Vegas Boulevard, the Maple Leafs will also be up against a Golden Knights team that has just two regulation losses through its first 18 home games. Vegas suddenly finds itself with the seventh-best championship odds (+1,500) - though the Maple Leafs are one of the six teams presently ahead of them (+1,000).

Injury Updates

* The Chicago Blackhawks head through Western Canada without starting netminder Corey Crawford, who has been placed on IR with an upper-body injury. It's a major blow for the Blackhawks, who are 16-9-2 SU and 10-15-3 O/U in his 28 starts.

* The Columbus Blue Jackets have had to do without the services of defenseman Zach Werenski, who has missed the last four games with an undisclosed ailment. But Columbus hasn't suffered in his absence, going 2-0-2 in that stretch.

* Jay Bouwmeester is back skating, but there is no timetable for the St. Louis Blues defenseman's return. The Blues are 2-6-0 since Bouwmeester went down - though that has more to do with having scored a paltry 10 goals over that span.

Player News

* Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is heating up with four goals in his last five games, and had three points in Wednesday's 5-4 shootout win over Columbus. The Penguins are 6-0-1 SU and 5-1-1 O/U when Malkin records a multi-point game.

* The Islanders forward tandem of John Tavares and Josh Bailey continues to take the league by storm, sharing the December scoring lead with 20 points each. it's no surprise, then, that New York has been one of the month's best over plays at 10-3 O/U.

* Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg will likely go into the new year as the top-scoring blue-liner in the league; he currently has a four-point edge over three others. His offense has helped the Stars build a 21-16-1 O/U record entering Thursday's play.

Stanley Cup Futures

* The Bruins have undergone an incredible turnaround, and find themselves among the Stanley Cup favorites heading into 2018. Boston enters Thursday at +1,300 on Sports Interaction (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.sportsinteraction .com%2Fprocessing%2Fclickthrgh.asp%3Fbtag%3Da_4851 b_701%26aid%3D) to win the NHL championship, the fourth-best odds in the league.

* The Islanders have seen their odds of claiming their first NHL championship since 1983 climb to +1,600 as of Thursday. The Isles boast the NHL's No. 2 offense at 3.5 goals per game, but are allowing 3.5 goals per contest to rank last in the league.

Over/Under Trends

* The Blues are the hottest under play in the league at the moment, going below the total in nine consecutive games heading into a Friday night encounter with the Dallas Stars. St. Louis is now 15-24-0 O/U for the season.

* The Tampa Bay Lightning have emerged as a strong over option thanks to a league-best 4.20 goals per game this month. The Lightning have exceeded the total in seven of their 10 December contests going into Thursday's showdown with Montreal.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:56 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
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HOU Edge in: WAS
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Preview: Rockets at Wizards
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Houston Rockets dropped just four of their first 29 games but suddenly are losers of four straight contests entering Friday's meeting with the host Washington Wizards. Houston allowed a 26-point, third-quarter lead get away against Boston on Thursday and dropped a 99-98 decision.

Point guard Chris Paul (groin) could miss his fourth straight game, and the Rockets are 15-1 when he has played this season and 10-7 when he sits out. Star guard James Harden recorded 34 points and 10 assists in the loss to Boston but was called for two offensive fouls in the final 7.3 seconds. "It doesn't really matter," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters of the charge calls. "I'm worried more about the 24 points (the 62-38 halftime lead) we gave up, that's what I worry about." Washington repeatedly has played down to the competition this season, and it was never more evident than on Wednesday as NBA-worst Atlanta controlled play and handed the Wizards a 113-99 defeat.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), NBCSN Washington

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (25-8): Harden blistered the officiating after Thursday's loss as only two referees were on the floor after Mark Lindsay suffered a back injury during pregame warmups. "Well, first of all, I'm wondering how do you only have two officials on a national TV game? That's the first question," Harden told reporters. "A lot of grabbing, a lot of holding. I mean, how else am I supposed to get open? Gotta ask with two arms wrapped around my whole body." The 98-point effort ended Houston's streak of 25 straight games with 100 or more points and marked just the third time it failed to reach the century mark this season.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (19-16): Four-time All-Star point guard John Wall was miffed over the loss to the Hawks and inferred some of his teammates are more worried about accumulating stats than posting victories. Bradley Beal also spoke up and stated there is too much selfishness on both ends of the floor. "Sometimes even myself included," Beal told reporters. "Sometimes we do one-pass shots, no-pass shots. Two or three passes on one side of the floor versus moving on both sides of the floor. Teams are going to load up on me and John. That's something that we should know by now. We got to do a better job of creating, putting the ball on the floor and moving it."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Rockets have won each of their last four visits to Washington.

2. Wizards PF Markieff Morris is averaging 16 points on 17-of-27 shooting over his last three games.

3. Houston signed veteran swingman Gerald Green on Thursday and he was scoreless in 11 minutes against the Celtics.

PREDICTION: Rockets 116, Wizards 112

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:56 PM

Trends - Houston at Washington

ATS Trends
Houston

Rockets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Rockets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rockets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Rockets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Rockets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.
Rockets are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Washington

Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Wizards are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Wizards are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Wizards are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

OU Trends
Houston

Under is 6-1 in Rockets last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 6-1 in Rockets last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 8-3 in Rockets last 11 overall.
Over is 16-6 in Rockets last 22 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day.

Washington

Under is 4-0 in Wizards last 4 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 10-3 in Wizards last 13 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 13-4 in Wizards last 17 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 9-3 in Wizards last 12 home games.
Under is 9-3 in Wizards last 12 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 9-3 in Wizards last 12 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 20-7 in Wizards last 27 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Wizards last 7 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 10-4 in Wizards last 14 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-5-1 in Wizards last 17 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Head to Head

Rockets are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Washington.
Rockets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Road team is 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:56 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario
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Preview: Hawks at Raptors
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Toronto Raptors have been rampaging through December by winning 10 games in 11 attempts, but back-to-back defeats have them looking to get back on track in Friday’s home contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Toronto fell 124-107 on Wednesday at Oklahoma City, falling flat offensively one night after a 98-93 defeat at Dallas in losing consecutive games for just the third time this season.

“We didn’t earn either game,” Toronto coach Dwane Casey told the media after Wednesday’s defeat. “We didn’t earn (Tuesday) night the way we played and we didn’t earn the game (Wednesday) in the stretches we played bad.” Even rarer than the Raptors losing back-to-back games is Atlanta winning consecutive contests, which the Hawks accomplished for the first time this season with Wednesday’s 113-99 home triumph over Washington. “Everybody was just locked in for 48 minutes,” Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder told reporters after Wednesday’s victory, just the ninth of the season for Atlanta. The Hawks finished a season sweep of Dallas with Saturday’s 112-107 victory, after losing six of their previous seven.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), TSN2 (Toronto)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (9-25): Schroder leads seven players averaging in double figures scoring at 19.9 points per game, and has combined for 54 points on 20-of-37 shooting from the field in Atlanta’s past two victories. Ersan Ilyasova scored 20 points Wednesday and Marco Belinelli added 19 points, combining to shoot 5-of-10 from 3-point range. The Hawks entered Thursday tied for sixth in the NBA in 3-point shooting (38 percent).

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (23-10): Guard DeMar DeRozan leads the Raptors in scoring at 24.1 points per game (12th in the NBA), but is 7-for-32 from the field in scoring a combined 23 points in the past two games. Forward C.J. Miles scored a team-high 20 points against Oklahoma City, hitting 6-of-12 3-point attempts. The Raptors are 12-1 at home and have won their past 10 games at Air Canada Centre.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Atlanta rookie F John Collins is fourth in the NBA in field-goal percentage, shooting 61.7 percent.

2. Toronto C Lucas Nogueira played Wednesday after missing 12 games with a right calf injury.

3. The Raptors blasted the Hawks 112-78 in Atlanta on Nov. 25 in their first meeting of the season.

PREDICTION: Raptors 113, Hawks 97

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:57 PM

Trends - Atlanta at Toronto

ATS Trends
Atlanta

Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Hawks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Hawks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Hawks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Toronto

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

OU Trends
Atlanta

Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 19-6-2 in Hawks last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hawks last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Toronto

Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 10-3 in Raptors last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 13-4 in Raptors last 17 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 9-3 in Raptors last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Raptors last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 36-16 in Raptors last 52 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 13-6 in Raptors last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Hawks are 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
Hawks are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Toronto.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:57 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida
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Preview: Nets at Heat
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Miami Heat have taken advantage of a favorable stretch in the schedule to crawl back above .500. The Heat will try to stay hot when they host another team well below .500 in the finale of a four-game homestand Friday against the Brooklyn Nets.

Miami is 7-3 during a span in which it has played six teams that entered Thursday at least 10 games below .500, including the Nets in Mexico City on Dec. 9 and the slumping Orlando Magic, whom the Heat toppled 107-89 on Tuesday. "We were getting good looks all night," guard Wayne Ellington told reporters after Miami scored 64 points after halftime in the win. "The first half they didn't really fall for us, but we stayed patient." Brooklyn dropped the first three legs of a five-game road trip and seven of eight overall after a 128-113 setback at New Orleans on Wednesday. Reserve guards Caris LeVert and Nik Stauskas combined for 43 points while the Nets' starters totaled just 33 on 12-of-29 shooting.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, YES (Brooklyn), FSN Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE NETS (12-22): Quincy Acy scored 18 points off the bench in Wednesday's loss and combined with LeVert and Stauskas to make 14-of-21 3-pointers, with Stauskas matching a franchise record for a bench player with his seven triples. "I just felt like that second group was giving us the best chance," coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters after riding the bench down the stretch. "I didn't feel it from our first group. I felt like the second group was playing with energy and sharing the ball and competing. They still couldn't get the stops we needed, but I said, 'We're going to stick with them.' They earned that right." Atkinson hinted he might adjust the starting lineup but any changes likely won't involve swingman Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who is averaging 16.2 points and 8.4 rebounds over his last five games.

ABOUT THE HEAT (18-16): Center Hassan Whiteside returned from an 11-game absence due to a knee injury in the win over Orlando, producing seven points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes. "I don't expect somebody to miss that many games and come right back in and everybody have terrific rhythm, including him," coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters. "There's going to be a little bit of a process." Whiteside missed the win over the Nets in Mexico City and was limited to averages of nine points and 6.3 rebounds in three meetings last season, well below his season marks of 17 points and 14.1 boards.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Heat SF Josh Richardson is averaging 21.5 points over his last six games.

2. LeVert is 12-for-19 from 3-point range over a five-game span and Stauskas is 19-for-33 in six contests since joining Brooklyn.

3. Miami has won six straight meetings.

PREDICTION: Heat 109, Nets 99

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:59 PM

Trends - Brooklyn at Miami

ATS Trends
Brooklyn

Nets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Nets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Southeast.
Nets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games.
Nets are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Miami

Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Heat are 28-10 ATS in their last 38 Friday games.
Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Heat are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Heat are 20-9-3 ATS in their last 32 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Heat are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Heat are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Heat are 5-14-1 ATS in their last 20 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Heat are 4-15-2 ATS in their last 21 home games.
Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends
Brooklyn

Under is 8-1 in Nets last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Nets last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 6-1 in Nets last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-1 in Nets last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 4-1 in Nets last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Nets last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 7-2-1 in Nets last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 10-3 in Nets last 13 overall.
Under is 9-3 in Nets last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-2 in Nets last 22 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 6-2 in Nets last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Miami

Under is 5-0 in Heat last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 10-1 in Heat last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Heat last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 7-1 in Heat last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Under is 6-1 in Heat last 7 home games.
Under is 17-4 in Heat last 21 when their opponent allows 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 8-2 in Heat last 10 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 21-7 in Heat last 28 overall.
Under is 19-7 in Heat last 26 Friday games.
Under is 19-7 in Heat last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 8-3 in Heat last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 37-15 in Heat last 52 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-17 in Heat last 53 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Miami.
Nets are 1-3-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
Nets are 3-13-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
Road team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:59 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Preview: Pacers at Bulls
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The last time the Chicago Bulls faced Central Division rival Indiana, they fell apart down the stretch while suffering their 10th straight loss and watching their NBA-worst record drop to 3-20. The Bulls' season changed dramatically days later and they are one of the league's hottest teams entering a rematch with the Pacers at home Friday night.

Chicago is 9-2 since forward Nikola Mirotic returned from facial fractures one game after the loss in Indiana after it rallied for a 92-87 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Mirotic had just four points - a season low - but a balanced attack and a dominant defensive stretch run gave the Bulls an 11-10 record against Eastern Conference opponents. "There are gonna be games that are ugly, but it all comes down to stops," guard Kris Dunn told reporters. "We take pride in our defensive stops. I think we're very resilient." The Pacers had a very different late-game experience in their loss 98-94 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, getting outscored 14-4 in the final four-plus minutes. Leading scorer Victor Oladipo missed the contest due to a knee injury and he has already been ruled out for this one.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Indiana, WGN-TV (Chicago)

ABOUT THE PACERS (19-16): Veteran Lance Stephenson picked up the start in place of Oladipo on Wednesday and responded with 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. "We were right there. I'm not going to say it was because (Oladipo) was out. We were right there," Stephenson told reporters. "We made mistakes and a lot of our guys were confident and trying to win the game. We just have to watch film and see what we did wrong and learn from our mistakes." Indiana attempted just 10 free throws - making eight of them - and it entered Thursday ranked 24th in the NBA with 19.7 attempts at the line per game.

ABOUT THE BULLS (12-22): Mirotic was not a big factor on the scoreboard against the Knicks but he did acknowledge that he and forward Bobby Portis - whose punch in a preseason practice led to Mirotic's facial fractures - have handled the controversy well, which has had a massive impact on the team's ability to move on. "I think it was huge because people didn't know how we were going to act because it was a tough moment obviously for all of us, especially for me," Mirotic told the media. "But I think [up to now] we've handled it well. We've tried to be professional. That was really important for the guys because we kind of tried to stick together. And being back was a great [thing] for me, for my teammates." Dunn shot 6-for-18 on Wednesday but led the Bulls with 17 points and is averaging 14.6 and 7.8 assists in December.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Dunn is averaging 17 points on 57.1 percent shooting in two meetings with the Pacers this season.

2. Pacers PG Darren Collison has 26 assists and only two turnovers in 172 minutes over a six-game stretch.

3. Chicago PF Lauri Markkanen is 6-for-22 from the floor over the last two games.

PREDICTION: Bulls 107, Pacers 101

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:59 PM

Trends - Indiana at Chicago

ATS Trends
Indiana

Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Pacers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Pacers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 vs. Eastern Conference.

Chicago

Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Bulls are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Central.
Bulls are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Bulls are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Bulls are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU Trends
Indiana

Under is 5-0 in Pacers last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-0 in Pacers last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 6-0 in Pacers last 6 vs. NBA Central.
Under is 5-0 in Pacers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.

Chicago

Over is 5-0 in Bulls last 5 Friday games.
Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 overall.
Over is 8-3 in Bulls last 11 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 36-16 in Bulls last 52 home games.
Under is 34-16 in Bulls last 50 games playing on 1 days rest.

Head to Head

Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 21-8 in the last 29 meetings.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Chicago.
Home team is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 05:59 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Matchup Edge
DAL Edge in: NO
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Preview: Mavericks at Pelicans
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The New Orleans Pelicans will go as far as Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins can take them, but Rajon Rondo is capable of pushing the two big men to even greater heights. Rondo will try to follow up a historic performance and lead the Pelicans to a fourth consecutive win when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

Rondo became the seventh player in NBA history, the first since 1996 and the first in franchise history to hand out 25 assists in a game when he hit that mark in a 128-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. "The number one thing is we got the win," Rondo told reporters. "And then me personally, I love passing the ball. When everyone touches the ball, it gives you energy and life on defense. That's what I'm a big believer in, giving everyone touches and energy on both ends of the floor." The Mavericks still own the worst record in the Western Conference but just finished holding a pair of high-powered offenses in check in wins over Toronto and Indiana. Wednesday's 98-94 triumph at the Pacers snapped an eight-game road losing streak for Dallas, which finishes up the three-game trip at Oklahoma City on Sunday.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Dallas), FS New Orleans

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (11-25): Toronto averages 110.6 points but was held to 93 by Dallas on Tuesday before Indiana, which averages 107.5 points, was held under 95 on Wednesday. “We stuck with it,” Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters after beating Indiana. “You know, they’re a great offensive team, and they were making shots early in the game. We just felt like if we picked up our intensity a little bit, we could contest a little better and make it tough on them.” Offensively, 39-year-old forward Dirk Nowitzki showed little wear on the back-to-back and scored a combined 33 points on 15-of-23 shooting in the two wins.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (18-16): Jrue Holiday served as the point guard for New Orleans until moving off the ball when Rondo joined the team, and he is thriving in his new role. Holiday scored 23 points on 10-of-17 shooting in Wednesday's win and is averaging 22.2 points on 52.5 percent shooting in December. "If you see an open lane to cut, he'll get (the ball) there," Holiday told the team's website of Rondo. "I don't know how he does, but he'll get it there. When he's on the court, everybody has this type of energy, where you want to play and get out in the lanes, cut, set flare screens and see everyone succeed, because that's the type of guy he is. Playing with him has been really fun."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Davis totaled 10 blocked shots in the last two games.

2. Mavericks SG Wesley Matthews is 2-of-16 from 3-point range over the last three games.

3. New Orleans earned a 99-94 win at Dallas on Nov. 3 behind 20 points and 22 rebounds from Cousins.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 113, Mavericks 101

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:00 PM

Trends - Dallas at New Orleans

ATS Trends
Dallas

Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.
Mavericks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Mavericks are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Mavericks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Mavericks are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Mavericks are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
Mavericks are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.

New Orleans

Pelicans are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Pelicans are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Pelicans are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Pelicans are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Dallas

Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-0 in Mavericks last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 7-1-1 in Mavericks last 9 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 37-15-1 in Mavericks last 53 games following a straight up win.
Under is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 overall.

New Orleans

Over is 7-0 in Pelicans last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 7-0 in Pelicans last 7 home games.
Over is 8-0 in Pelicans last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 14-2 in Pelicans last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-2 in Pelicans last 14 overall.
Over is 11-2 in Pelicans last 13 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Pelicans last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 5-1 in Pelicans last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1 in Pelicans last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 9-3 in Pelicans last 12 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 45-20 in Pelicans last 65 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 58-26 in Pelicans last 84 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Orleans.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Mavericks are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in New Orleans.
Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:00 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Matchup Edge
MIL Edge in: OKC
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Preview: Bucks at Thunder
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Oklahoma City Thunder attempt to stretch their season-best winning streak to seven games when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The Thunder opened a four-game homestand with impressive victories over Houston and Toronto to improve to a stellar 14-4 at home.

Oklahoma City was a porous 8-12 when November ended as the trio of point guard Russell Westbrook and forwards Paul George and Carmelo Anthony had trouble meshing. That no longer is an issue with the Thunder sitting at 12-3 this month and now owning the fifth-best record in the Western Conference. Milwaukee was sliding in the wrong direction with five defeats in seven games before recovering from a 20-point deficit to produce a solid 102-96 victory over Minnesota on Thursday. The Bucks outscored the Timberwolves 27-12 during the fourth quarter in a resounding finish.

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

ABOUT THE BUCKS (18-15): Milwaukee was getting jeered loudly by the home fans, and even coach Jason Kidd wasn't feeling so good before the team reversed course and posted its largest comeback victory of the season. "Sometimes you feel you're on the brink of being embarrassed," Kidd told reporters. "So you tend to turn it up. The guys stayed together. The best part of the night was, they kept talking to each other." Small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds, giving him 20 or more points in each off his last 23 appearances, while guard Eric Bledsoe scored 26 for his fourth 20-point effort in five games.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (20-15): Oklahoma City's "Big Three" combined for 81 points in the 124-107 victory over Toronto - the largest total of their 35 games together. George made seven 3-pointers while scoring 33 points, Westbrook contributed 30 and 13 assists and Anthony scored 18 as he continues to accept his role as the team's third scoring option. "The pieces to the puzzle is coming together. Everybody is doing their job. Everybody is playing their part," Anthony told reporters. "Now it's just a mindset of just going out there, winning, playing basketball, not worrying about anything else, focusing on doing your job and helping others and trying to win the game."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Thunder have won five of the last six meetings, including a 110-91 victory in Milwaukee on Oct. 31.

2. Oklahoma City C Steven Adams scored 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting against Toronto and has reached double digits in 12 of his last 13 games.

3. Milwaukee PF/C John Henson was 7-of-7 shooting against Minnesota and is 26-for-36 over his last five contests.

PREDICTION: Thunder 115, Bucks 98

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:00 PM

Trends - Milwaukee at Oklahoma City

ATS Trends
Milwaukee

Bucks are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Bucks are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest.
Bucks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Bucks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Bucks are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Bucks are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 Friday games.

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Central.
Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Thunder are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Thunder are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 Friday games.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Over is 4-0 in Bucks last 4 road games.
Over is 7-0 in Bucks last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-0 in Bucks last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-0 in Bucks last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 11-1 in Bucks last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-2-1 in Bucks last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-2 in Bucks last 14 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Bucks last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 5-1 in Bucks last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 15-5-1 in Bucks last 21 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Bucks last 7 Friday games.
Under is 7-3 in Bucks last 10 vs. NBA Northwest.

Oklahoma City

Over is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 7-3 in Thunder last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 24-11 in Thunder last 35 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 45-22 in Thunder last 67 vs. NBA Central.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Favorite is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
Bucks are 11-23 ATS in the last 34 meetings.
Bucks are 4-12 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Oklahoma City.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:00 PM

When: 10:00 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
Matchup Edge
PHO Edge in: SAC
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Preview: Suns at Kings
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Sacramento Kings are getting better results of late, and they continue to lean on their veterans in doing so. The Kings will try to build off perhaps their best victory of the season when they host the Phoenix Suns on Friday in the second of six straight home games.

Behind 24 points from 40-year-old Vince Carter, Sacramento rolled to a 109-95 triumph over Eastern Conference heavyweight Cleveland on Wednesday, improving to 9-11 since its 3-11 start. "The shot was falling tonight but it was our ball movement, and the ball found the open guy," Carter told reporters. "It just made it fun to watch. If we play that way we could be a pretty good basketball team." The Suns have made strides as well and welcomed back leading scorer Devin Booker for Tuesday's 99-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at home. Booker had 20 of his 32 points in the first half and Tyson Chandler's alley-oop slam in the final second lifted Phoenix to its fourth win in the last six games.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBA TV, FSN Arizona (Phoenix), NBCSN California (Sacramento)

ABOUT THE SUNS (13-23): Chandler's dramatic finish grabbed most of the headlines, but Booker's seamless return from an adductor strain is the most important development in the desert. "This is better than Christmas for me," Booker told reporters. "Getting a chance to be back out on the floor, playing with my brothers and coming out with a close win makes it that much better." The 21-year-old missed a seven-point loss at Sacramento earlier this month but produced 22 points, five assists and four rebounds in a 117-115 win over the Kings at home on Oct. 23.

ABOUT THE KINGS (12-22): While Booker is the go-to guy nearly every night for Phoenix, Sacramento still gets much of its production from its older players, and veterans Zach Randolph and George Hill teamed with Carter in Wednesday's win. Randolph (14 points) and Hill (10) were the only starters for the Kings to score in double figures and Randolph continues to lead the team in scoring (15.5) and rebounding (6.9). Those two combined for 35 points while Carter sat in the win over the Suns on Dec. 12.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Booker averages 27.9 points on 48.7 percent shooting on the road, compared to 21.8 on 42 percent at home.

2. Kings C Willie Cauley-Stein is averaging 18.7 points on 61.9 percent shooting and nine rebounds over the last three games.

3. The teams have split 78 all-time meetings in Sacramento.

PREDICTION: Kings 104, Suns 100

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:01 PM

Trends - Phoenix at Sacramento

ATS Trends
Phoenix

Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Suns are 7-17-1 ATS in their last 25 games playing on 2 days rest.
Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Pacific.
Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

Sacramento

Kings are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Kings are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.
Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Kings are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

OU Trends
Phoenix

Under is 4-0 in Suns last 4 road games.
Under is 6-0 in Suns last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-0 in Suns last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 7-1 in Suns last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Suns last 6 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Suns last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 16-6 in Suns last 22 games following a straight up win.
Over is 35-16-1 in Suns last 52 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 38-18 in Suns last 56 games following a ATS win.

Sacramento

Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 6-2 in Kings last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-2 in Kings last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 5-2 in Kings last 7 Friday games.
Under is 20-8 in Kings last 28 vs. NBA Pacific.
Under is 15-7 in Kings last 22 games following a straight up win.

Head to Head

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Suns are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Suns are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Sacramento.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:01 PM

When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California
Matchup Edge
CHA Edge in: GS
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Preview: Hornets at Warriors
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

Stephen Curry missed a date against his hometown Charlotte Hornets after suffering an ankle injury during a road trip earlier this month, and he won't quite be ready for the rematch. Curry is expected to miss his 11th consecutive game when the Golden State Warriors host the Hornets on Friday.

Curry took part in practice on Thursday and scrimmaged 3-on-3 away from the glare of the media after practice, but the team isn't ready to throw him back onto the floor quite yet. "I doubt he'll play tomorrow with a back-to-back," coach Steve Kerr told reporters. "I don't think it would make much sense, but I think he's probably going to want to. But it's more likely he plays Saturday. If all goes well, I expect him to play Saturday, but even if it goes well, I'm not expecting him to play tomorrow." The Hornets are losers of 13 of their last 17 games and missed out on a chance to earn back-to-back wins for the first time this month when they dropped a 102-91 decision at home to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Charlotte is beginning a four-game California swing with Friday's matchup and is just 2-12 on the road.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Charlotte), NBCS Bay Area (Golden State)

ABOUT THE HORNETS (12-22): Charlotte needed to overcome an 18-point deficit to earn a 111-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday and fell into a 16-point hole at the half against the Celtics. "I talked to the guys in the locker room after the game about waiting too long and waiting until we get down to actually start playing the way we know how to play," associate head coach Stephen Silas told reporters after Wednesday's loss. "I thought we did that tonight. We did that in the last game and we won it, but that's something we don't want to continue because that's not a good formula for consistent play." Point guard Kemba Walker is trying to carry the team and is averaging 25 points over the last three games.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (28-7): Golden State hasn't missed the two-time MVP Curry all that much while going 9-1 in his absence and is coming off a 126-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in which it shot 59.3 percent from the floor and handed out 37 assists. "An ideal game," Kerr told reporters. "Everybody really played well and chipped in. A lot of guys got going." The Warriors' success without Curry is attributable in large part to the efforts of Kevin Durant, who is averaging 29 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 3.1 blocks in the last 10 games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Warriors SG Patrick McCaw scored a season-high 18 points on Wednesday.

2. Hornets C Dwight Howard totaled 33 rebounds in the last two games.

3. Golden State took the last seven in the series, including a 101-87 win in Charlotte on Dec. 6.

PREDICTION: Warriors 120, Hornets 103

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:01 PM

Trends - Charlotte at Golden State

ATS Trends
Charlotte

Hornets are 5-11-2 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight up loss.
Hornets are 3-7-3 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Hornets are 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Hornets are 2-5-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Hornets are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Hornets are 1-3-2 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hornets are 3-11-3 ATS in their last 17 road games.
Hornets are 1-4-3 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Hornets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Hornets are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Hornets are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Hornets are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Golden State

Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.
Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Warriors are 26-12-1 ATS in their last 39 games following a ATS win.
Warriors are 17-35 ATS in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Warriors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.

OU Trends
Charlotte

Over is 7-0 in Hornets last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 5-1 in Hornets last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 9-3 in Hornets last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 6-2 in Hornets last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 9-3 in Hornets last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Golden State

Under is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-0 in Warriors last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Warriors last 8 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 Friday games.
Under is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.
Over is 6-2 in Warriors last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 home games.
Under is 7-3 in Warriors last 10 overall.

Head to Head

Favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Golden State.
Hornets are 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Golden State.
Hornets are 1-3-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Road team is 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:02 PM

When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, December 29, 2017
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Matchup Edge
LAC Edge in: LAL
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Preview: Clippers at Lakers
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Los Angeles Clippers are putting together some wins, are in the early stages of a long stretch at home and they may soon get star forward Blake Griffin back from a knee injury. The rival Lakers are headed in a different direction going into a Friday night matchup between the in-city foes at the Staples Center.

The Lakers dropped their fourth straight game overall and their sixth in a row at home with a 109-99 setback against Memphis on Wednesday. Guard Lonzo Ball (shoulder) missed his second game in a row and fellow rookie Kyle Kuzma shot 4-for-24 from the floor as the Lakers fell to 3-12 since their 8-10 start. "I just didn't feel like we were making the extra pass consistently and Memphis did a really good job of being physical with us and they clogged up the paint," coach Luke Walton told reporters after the loss. The Clippers had a very different experience Tuesday at Staples Center, opening up a stretch of seven straight games in Los Angeles with a 122-95 rout of Sacramento.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Clippers), Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (14-19): Coach Doc Rivers said that Griffin has a chance to return Friday, well ahead of his original timetable from an MCL sprain. Guard Lou Williams has done much of the heavy lifting since Griffin went down in November and the veteran sharpshooter scored 21 points against the Kings. Williams is averaging 29.7 points while making 16-of-30 3-pointers over the last three games, and the 31-year-old went off for a season-high 42 points in a 120-115 win over the Lakers in the previous meeting Nov. 27, during which Griffin was hurt.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (11-22): While Kuzma struggled, the Lakers were given a boost in the return of forward Brandon Ingram, who scored 23 points against the Grizzlies after missing two games with a quad injury. "He's the best we have at putting pressure on the rim," Walton said of Ingram, who is averaging 17.5 points and 6.3 rebounds at home this season. Jordan Clarkson has made two starts in place of Ball and he made a season-high five 3-pointers en route to 22 points in Wednesday's defeat.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Lakes C Andrew Bogut recorded four points and 12 fouls in 43 minutes over his last three games.

2. Clippers C DeAndre Jordan grabbed at least 15 rebounds in 10 of his last 11 outings.

3. The Clippers claimed five straight meetings.

PREDICTION: Clippers 105, Lakers 101

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:02 PM

Trends - L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers

ATS Trends
L.A. Clippers

Clippers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Clippers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Clippers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Clippers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Clippers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Clippers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Clippers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.
Clippers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Clippers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Clippers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

L.A. Lakers

Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

OU Trends
L.A. Clippers

Over is 4-0 in Clippers last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 6-1 in Clippers last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 overall.
Under is 10-3 in Clippers last 13 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 9-3 in Clippers last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 6-2 in Clippers last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Over is 5-2 in Clippers last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Clippers last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

L.A. Lakers

Over is 5-0 in Lakers last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-0 in Lakers last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Lakers last 6 vs. NBA Pacific.
Over is 7-1 in Lakers last 8 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 7-2 in Lakers last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 9-3 in Lakers last 12 home games.

Head to Head

Clippers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
Over is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Los Angeles.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:02 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, December 29

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HOUSTON (25 - 8) at WASHINGTON (19 - 16) - 12/29/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ATLANTA (9 - 25) at TORONTO (23 - 10) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (19 - 16) at CHICAGO (12 - 22) - 12/29/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in December games this season.
INDIANA is 215-161 ATS (+37.9 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games after allowing 90 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-5 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (18 - 15) at OKLAHOMA CITY (20 - 15) - 12/29/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 262-315 ATS (-84.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-45 ATS (-21.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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DALLAS (11 - 25) at NEW ORLEANS (18 - 16) - 12/29/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 393-323 ATS (+37.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 490-414 ATS (+34.6 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 81-52 ATS (+23.8 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 249-200 ATS (+29.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 181-137 ATS (+30.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BROOKLYN (12 - 22) at MIAMI (18 - 16) - 12/29/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) on Friday nights this season.
MIAMI is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 130-178 ATS (-65.8 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

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

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PHOENIX (13 - 23) at SACRAMENTO (12 - 22) - 12/29/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 7-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 7-3 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (14 - 19) at LA LAKERS (11 - 22) - 12/29/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-1 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

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CHARLOTTE (12 - 22) at GOLDEN STATE (28 - 7) - 12/29/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 47-62 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-30 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:03 PM

NBA

Friday, December 29

Trend Report

HOUSTON @ WASHINGTON
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games at home

ATLANTA @ TORONTO
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games

INDIANA @ CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

MILWAUKEE @ OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

BROOKLYN @ MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Brooklyn's last 13 games
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn

DALLAS @ NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New Orleans's last 14 games

PHOENIX @ SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Sacramento is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix

LA CLIPPERS @ LA LAKERS
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Clippers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Lakers's last 13 games when playing LA Clippers

CHARLOTTE @ GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Charlotte's last 11 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Charlotte is 2-4-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Golden State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:03 PM

NBA

Friday, December 29

Rockets won six of last eight games with Washington; they covered last four visits here. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Houston lost its last four games; they’re 8-5 as road favorites, 1-3 if they played night before. Eight of last 11 Rocket games went over the total. Washington split its last six games; they’re 6-9 vs spread at home, 0-1 as home dogs. Six of their last nine games stayed under total.

Raptors won six of last nine games with Atlanta; over is 3-1 in last four series games. Hawks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Toronto. Atlanta won three of last five games after a 2-8 skid; they’re 8-2 in last ten games as road dogs. Over is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Toronto lost its last two games after a 12-1 run; Raptors are 8-5 as home favorites. Last three Toronto home games stayed under total.

Indiana won four of last five games with the Bulls; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to the Windy City. Seven of last ten series games stayed under the total. Indiana is 3-5 SU in its last eight games, 7-5 vs spread as road underdogs. Six of their last eight games stayed under total. Chicago won nine of last 11 games; they’re 11-5 vs spread at home, 3-0 when favored. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Thunder won seven of last nine games with Milwaukee; under is 8-2 in last ten series games. Bucks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Oklahoma. Milwaukee lost five of last eight games; they’re 5-7 as road underdogs; Nine of their last ten games went over total. Oklahoma City won its last six games; they’re 2-7-1 in last ten games as home favorites. Four of their last six games stayed under.

Pelicans won three of last four games with Dallas; under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Dallas is 2-2 vs spread in last four series games. Dallas won its last two games after a 2-8 skid; Mavericks are 7-3 in last ten games as a road dog. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games. New Orleans won its last three games, all by 14+ points; they’re 5-2 in last seven games as home favorites. 12 of their last 14 games went over total.

Miami won its last six games with Brooklyn (5-0-1 vs spread); last five series games went under the total. Nets are 1-3-1 vs spread in their last five visits to South Beach. Brooklyn lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 10-6 as road underdogs. Under is 10-3 in their last 13 games. Miami won five of its last seven games; they’re 2-6-1 as home favorites. Eight of their last ten games stayed under total.

Kings won seven of last nine games with Phoenix; six of last eight series games stayed under. Suns are 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits here. Phoenix won four of its last six games; they’re 9-6 as road underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under total. Sacramento split its last eight games; they’re 8-6 vs spread at home, 1-1 as favorites. Six of their last nine games stayed under total.

Clippers won their last five games with the Lakers (4-1 vs spread); seven of last ten series games stayed under the total. Clippers won three of last four games; they’re 7-4 as a favorite in Staples Center. Four of their last five games went over total. Lakers lost seven of last eight games; they’re 6-7 as an underdog at Staples. Seven of their last eight games went over total.

Golden State won its last seven games with Charlotte (4-2-1 vs spread); under is 3-1 in last four series games. Hornets are 2-2-1 vs spread in last five visits to Oakland. Hornets lost 13 of last 17 games; they’re 4-6-2 as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total. Golden State won 13 of its last 14 games; they’re 9-5 in last 14 games as a home favorite. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:04 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, December 29

Houston @ Washington

Game 801-802
December 29, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
124.972
Washington
120.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-1); Under

Atlanta @ Toronto

Game 803-804
December 29, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
111.012
Toronto
126.532
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 15 1/2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 11
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-11); Under

Indiana @ Chicago

Game 805-806
December 29, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
120.912
Chicago
118.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 2 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 3
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+3); Over

Milwaukee @ Oklahoma City

Game 807-808
December 29, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
118.773
Oklahoma City
123.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 5
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 9
210 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+9); Under

Dallas @ New Orleans

Game 809-810
December 29, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
114.512
New Orleans
124.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 10
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 6
211
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-6); Over

Brooklyn @ Miami

Game 811-812
December 29, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
113.201
Miami
121.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 8
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 6
206
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-6); Over

Phoenix @ Sacramento

Game 813-814
December 29, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
115.412
Sacramento
114.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 1
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sacramento
by 2 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+2 1/2); Over

LA Clippers @ LA Lakers

Game 815-816
December 29, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
116.409
LA Lakers
118.822
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 2 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 3
216
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+3); Under

Charlotte @ Golden State

Game 817-818
December 29, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
118.135
Golden State
126.745
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 8
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 11
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(+11); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

12-29-2017, 06:05 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Friday, December 29

Buffalo @ New Jersey

Game 1-2
December 29, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
11.512
New Jersey
10.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
-175
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+155); Under

Pittsburgh @ Carolina

Game 3-4
December 29, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
11.717
Carolina
10.633
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+120); Under

Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay

Game 5-6
December 29, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
9.455
Tampa Bay
12.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-260
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-260); Over

NY Rangers @ Detroit

Game 7-8
December 29, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
12.335
Detroit
10.314
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(-115); Over

Columbus @ Ottawa

Game 9-10
December 29, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
12.516
Ottawa
10.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-135); Under

Nashville @ Minnesota

Game 11-12
December 29, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
12.409
Minnesota
11.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-115); Over

NY Islanders @ Winnipeg

Game 13-14
December 29, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
12.223
Winnipeg
10.313
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-145
6
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(+125); Over

St. Louis @ Dallas

Game 15-16
December 29, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
12.343
Dallas
10.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+120); Over

Chicago @ Edmonton

Game 17-18
December 29, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
12.122
Edmonton
11.032
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-210
6
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+180); Over

Toronto @ Colorado

Game 19-20
December 29, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
10.909
Colorado
11.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-135
6
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+115); Under

Calgary @ Anaheim

Game 21-22
December 29, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
10.404
Anaheim
11.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(-130); Under