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12-30-2017, 08:03 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delta Downs

Delta Downs - Race 3

Daily Double ($1 Min.) / Exacta($1 Min.) / Trifecta (.50 Min.) Pick 3 (.50 Min.) (Races 3-4-5) / Superfecta (.10 Min.)

Maiden Special • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 76 • Purse: $38,000 • Post: 6:35P
FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. (PREFERENCE TO HORSES THAT HAVE NOT STARTED FOR LESS THAN $20,000)(SPECIAL LA MAIDEN).
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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 * A PLACE REMEMBERED: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the hig hest TrackMaster Power Rating. BINDING: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. VICTORY BIND: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +2 0. Jockey win percentage over the last 30 days is at least 18. DARK GENIUS: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Jockey win percentage over the last 30 days is at least 18.
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A PLACE REMEMBERED
7/2

9/2
5
BINDING
5/2

5/1
1
VICTORY BIND
3/1

7/1
8
DARK GENIUS
10/1

10/1

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Running Style

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Good
Speed

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4
COUNTY CORONER
4

12/1
Front-runner
73

54

47.4

36.0

25.0
3
MAX OUR MAN
3

5/1
Front-runner
0

0

37.0

47.4

38.9
5
BINDING
5

5/2
Stalker
72

69

55.8

64.6

59.6
7
TAKEN BACK
7

8/1
Stalker
0

0

37.0

49.3

42.8
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A PLACE REMEMBERED
12

7/2
Trailer
71

72

45.5

68.3

65.3
11
SMOOTH COLLIERY
11

10/1
Trailer
65

57

10.4

54.0

46.5
2
BRUSH WHACKER
2

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 08:04 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hawthorne

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 8 - Allowance - 8.3f on the Dirt. Purse: $20700 Class Rating: 85

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $9,800 ONCE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE NOVEMBER 30 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (PREFERENCE BY

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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 PURA LICA 6/1

# 12 GO BONNIE GO 12/1

# 10 KARA'S ANGEL 15/1

I give my vote to PURA LICA here. The odds may be just right on this one. Is tough not to examine given the company run in as of late. Prescott has a win percentage of 15 over the last 30 days. GO BONNIE GO - When a trainer brings any pony back this soon it is a positive signal. Looks like a reliable player for the exotics. KARA'S ANGEL - This filly is coming back in next to no time to race. She has earned competitive figs under today's conditions and should fare well versus this field.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 08:04 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #5 - Post: 2:13pm - Maiden Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $24,000 Class Rating: 67

Rating: 4

#5 FINAL BLESSING (ML=8/1)
#8 DISTINCTIVE RIDE (ML=3/2)

FINAL BLESSING - I usually like playing sprinters who are 3-4 races into a return. Ranked numero uno in earnings per start. Another notice that this animal has the class to take this race. DISTINCTIVE RIDE - The jockey and trainer combination have a beneficial ROI when they team up. I like the hard fact that this colt's last speed rating, 61, is tops in this group.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 SHOTMASTER (ML=4/1), #4 CHASING MY HALO (ML=6/1),

SHOTMASTER - I'd like to see better recent efforts with M/L odds of 4/1. Can't play this steed in today's sprint of 7 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a short distance event recently. Quite unimpressive speed figure last out at Parx Racing at 7 furlongs. Don't believe this racer will improve too much today. This closer should have a rough go of it to be along with the lack of pace in this race. CHASING MY HALO - In any event of 7 furlongs, I like to bet on a contender that has been on the board in sprint races recently.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #5 FINAL BLESSING to win if we can get at least 2/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 08:05 AM

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

Sunland Park - Race 8

1st Half Late Daily Double/$1 Exacta /$1Trifecta /.10 Superfecta

Claiming $6,250 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 85 • Purse: $10,100 • Post: 3:25P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $5,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
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Race Type: Lone Trailer. BAD RONNIE is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * CARSON CITY FIVE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. H orse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. GET A NOTION: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. AUSSIE ROCKS (GB): Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. CONEJOS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
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CARSON CITY FIVE
7/2

7/2
1
GET A NOTION
5/2

6/1
3
AUSSIE ROCKS (GB)
5/1

7/1
5
CONEJOS
6/1

10/1

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MR MARCOM
6

12/1
Front-runner
78

66

60.8

56.0

38.5
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CARSON CITY FIVE
2

7/2
Alternator/Front-runner
87

92

76.8

85.6

80.6
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CONEJOS
5

6/1
Stalker
84

78

59.2

71.0

62.5
3
AUSSIE ROCKS (GB)
3

5/1
Alternator/Stalker
88

81

52.5

73.8

64.8
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GET A NOTION
1

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
82

88

40.6

79.6

76.1
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BAD RONNIE
7

12/1
Trailer
78

61

34.4

64.2

48.7
9
BOMBAY BOB
9

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
88

82

81.2

68.2

61.7
4
CLASSY CAM
4

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
81

74

69.2

69.0

60.0
8
CORONA BEACH
8

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
82

72

56.8

63.6

50.6

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 08:05 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Tampa Bay Downs - Race #4 - Post: 1:55pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $13,700 Class Rating: 75

Rating: 4

#3 IM CHILLIN (ML=5/1)
#10 HELMET HEAD (IRE) (ML=3/2)

IM CHILLIN - Trainer Potts gave this gelding a good stiff work. Last one was 2nd fastest of the day. Earnings per race is something that I believe can be a very key selection factor. This thoroughbred is ranked the highest in this bunch. HELMET HEAD (IRE) - Looking at today's class figure, this horse is meeting an easier group than last race out at Monmouth Park. A definite class advantage goes to this horse. A pretty good sign he will be very competitive in this grass race. Don't throw this horse out due to his last race at Monmouth Park where he ended up seventh on the soft turf. Should improve this time around.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 SOPHISTICATION (ML=9/2), #2 SON OF SO (ML=6/1), #11 MOJO RISING (ML=6/1),

SOPHISTICATION - The speed figure last time around the track doesn't fit very well in this contest when I look at the class rating of today's event. Mark this racer as a questionable challenger. MOJO RISING - You always figure that this horse has a shot to be victorious, but he falters most every time.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #3 IM CHILLIN to win if we can get at least 8/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Skip

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:44 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Matchup Edge
BOS Edge in: OTT
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Bruins at Senators
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The Boston Bruins attempt to extend their point streak to eight games on Saturday as they visit the Atlantic Division-rival Ottawa Senators. Boston owns a 5-0-2 record over its last seven contests after falling 4-3 in a shootout at Washington on Thursday.

David Backes continued his surge in the setback for the Bruins, scoring a pair of goals for his third consecutive two-point performance. The 33-year-old right wing has collected three tallies and three assists during the run. Ottawa is coming off a 5-4 home triumph over Columbus on Friday in which it overcame a 3-1 deficit by scoring four consecutive goals. Mark Stone netted a tally and set up another as the Senators halted a four-game slide that included a 5-1 setback at Boston on Wednesday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), Sportsnet (Ottawa)

ABOUT THE BRUINS (20-10-6): Tuukka Rask has been a beast in the crease of late, going 9-0-1 with a 1.41 goals-against average and .946 save percentage in his last 10 starts. "I'm seeing the puck well, making saves," Rask told the team's website after Friday's practice. "As a team, we've played very good hockey, and as I've said before, that's very helpful for goalies. When they clear out the bodies in front of you and if there's any rebounds, they clear out the rebound as well. That's a big part of it." Coach Bruce Cassidy stated David Krejci (upper body) and defenseman Adam McQuaid (broken fibula) could return to the lineup Saturday after missing six games and 10 weeks, respectively.

ABOUT THE SENATORS (12-16-8): Mike Hoffman has been kept off the scoresheet in each of his last four contests and enters Saturday with a 12-game goal-scoring drought. The 28-year-old needs two points to reach 200 in the NHL. Stone's goal against the Blue Jackets was his first in 13 games but gave him nine points over his last eight contests.

OVERTIME

1. Senators D Fredrik Claesson will finish serving the two-game suspension he received for delivering a dangerous check against the Bruins on Wednesday.

2. Boston LW Brad Marchand's next assist will be the 200th of his career.

3. Ottawa F Alex Burrows has gone 15 games without an assist, keeping him one shy of 200 in the NHL.

PREDICTION: Bruins 4, Senators 1

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:45 PM

Trends - Boston at Ottawa

W/L Trends
Boston

Bruins are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Bruins are 6-2 in their last 8 road games.
Bruins are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
Bruins are 5-2 in their last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Bruins are 43-20 in their last 63 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Bruins are 62-30 in their last 92 Saturday games.
Bruins are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Ottawa

Senators are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Senators are 7-19 in their last 26 overall.
Senators are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Senators are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a win.
Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Senators are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Senators are 0-5 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Boston

Under is 7-0 in Bruins last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 6-1 in Bruins last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 4-1 in Bruins last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 6-2 in Bruins last 8 road games.
Under is 6-2-2 in Bruins last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Bruins last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 21-9-3 in Bruins last 33 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 38-17-6 in Bruins last 61 Saturday games.

Ottawa

Under is 5-0 in Senators last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 4-0 in Senators last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Senators last 5 overall.
Under is 6-2-1 in Senators last 9 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 5-2 in Senators last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-2 in Senators last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Senators last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 9-4-2 in Senators last 15 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings.
Bruins are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Ottawa.
Bruins are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:45 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida
Matchup Edge
MON Edge in: FLA
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Canadiens at Panthers
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Florida Panthers are on their longest winning streak of the season and can wrap up a perfect homestand when they host the sputtering Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night in their final game of 2017. The Panthers have won four in a row to leapfrog Montreal into fourth place in the Atlantic Division.

Florida has surrendered only six goals during its winning streak and Thursday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia was its third one-goal decision in that span. "We're playing way better defensively and we have better starts," forward Jonathan Huberdeau told reporters. "It's been good to come back lately and get some wins." Montreal has dropped three in a row to fall to 2-4-0 entering the final stop of its seven-game road trip. The Canadiens have managed only one goal in each of their last three defeats, but they have thrived offensively against the Panthers - winning the last four in the series by a combined 18-6 - including a 5-1 rout on Oct. 24.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, CBC, TVA, CITY (Montreal), FSN Florida

ABOUT THE CANADIENS (16-18-4): Coach Claude Julien decided to split up his top-line pairing of Jonathan Drouin and captain Max Pacioretty on Thursday. Drouin, who set up two goals in the October meeting, has only one assist in his last eight games while Pacioretty is mired in an 11-game goal drought. "It’s not like we’re missing our chances - we’re not really getting chances, so that’s what’s getting a little frustrating,” Drouin told reporters after a 3-1 loss at Tampa Bay on Thursday.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (16-16-5): Jonathan Huberdeau offered a simple explanation for his goal-scoring tear - “I got my family here for a bit. Good food.” - after registering his fourth tally in three games to bump his season total to 13. James Reimer was lit up by Montreal for five goals two months ago, but has found a groove while making 10 consecutive starts in place of injured Roberto Luongo. Reimer owns a stellar .947 save percentage in his last six games.

OVERTIME

1. Reimer is 5-5-2 with two shutouts and a 2.97 goals-against average versus the Canadiens.

2. Montreal has allowed at least one power-play goal in five straight games.

3. Panthers F Nick Bjugstad has a goal and four assists his last five contests.

PREDICTION: Canadiens 3, Panthers 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:45 PM

Trends - Montreal at Florida

W/L Trends
Montreal

Canadiens are 4-0 in their last 4 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Canadiens are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Atlantic.
Canadiens are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Canadiens are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Florida

Panthers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Atlantic.
Panthers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Panthers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Panthers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Panthers are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Panthers are 9-20 in their last 29 games playing on 1 days rest.
Panthers are 1-7 in their last 8 Saturday games.

OU Trends
Montreal

Under is 4-0 in Canadiens last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Canadiens last 4 road games.
Under is 12-3-1 in Canadiens last 16 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Canadiens last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-3-1 in Canadiens last 15 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 5-2-1 in Canadiens last 8 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 7-3-1 in Canadiens last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 30-13-8 in Canadiens last 51 vs. Eastern Conference.

Florida

Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 Saturday games.
Under is 9-2 in Panthers last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Panthers last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 6-2 in Panthers last 8 overall.
Under is 9-3 in Panthers last 12 games following a win.

Head to Head

Canadiens are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-1-4 in the last 9 meetings in Florida.
Canadiens are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Florida.
Under is 15-6-11 in the last 32 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:45 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Captial One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
Matchup Edge
NJ Edge in: WAS
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Devils at Capitals
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The Washington Capitals attempt to finish with a perfect record at home this month when they host the Metropolitan Division-rival New Jersey Devils on Saturday. The Capitals have won each of their first seven contests at Capital One Arena in December, including Thursday's 4-3 shootout triumph over Boston.

Captain Alex Ovechkin ended a four-game drought by scoring his league high-tying 24th goal in regulation and netted the lone tally in the bonus format as Washington overcame 2-0 and 3-2 deficits after being shut out in each of its previous two contests. New Jersey nearly finished with a perfect mark on its six-game homestand but squandered a 3-1 lead on Friday and dropped a 4-3 overtime decision against Buffalo. Despite the disappointing ending, the Devils continued to earn points as they have gone 6-0-2 over their last eight overall games. Miles Wood scored his 10th goal, giving New Jersey five players with double-digit totals this season.

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

ABOUT THE DEVILS (22-9-6): Marcus Johansson, who spent his first seven seasons in the NHL with Washington, scored on Friday to pull within two points of 300 for his career. Taylor Hall leads New Jersey with 36 points but was kept off the scoresheet by Buffalo after recording a goal and four assists over his previous three games. Travis Zajac, who has registered only two points - both goals - in 20 contests this season, is slated to appear in his 800th career game on Saturday.

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (23-13-3): Evgeny Kuznetsov appeared in his 300th NHL contest on Thursday and celebrated by notching an assist. The 25-year-old Russian leads Washington with 39 points - one more than Ovechkin. Nicklas Backstrom has scored only seven goals this season and needs five more to reach 200 for his career.

OVERTIME

1. Capitals C Lars Eller recorded a goal and an assist against Boston, leaving him two points shy of 200 for his career.

2. New Jersey has gone 25-for-27 on the penalty kill over its last nine games.

3. The next victory for Washington's Barry Trotz will move him past Lindy Ruff (736) for fifth place on the all-time coaching list.

PREDICTION: Capitals 3, Devils 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:46 PM

Trends - New Jersey at Washington

W/L Trends
New Jersey

Devils are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Devils are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Devils are 4-1 in their last 5 games following OT on the previous day.
Devils are 16-35 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Devils are 6-15 in their last 21 vs. Metropolitan.
Devils are 4-10 in their last 14 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.

Washington

Capitals are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games.
Capitals are 49-15 in their last 64 games playing on 1 days rest.
Capitals are 22-7 in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Capitals are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Capitals are 42-14 in their last 56 home games.
Capitals are 12-5 in their last 17 overall.
Capitals are 45-20 in their last 65 vs. Eastern Conference.
Capitals are 35-17 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
Capitals are 3-7 in their last 10 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.

OU Trends
New Jersey

Over is 5-1 in Devils last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 5-1 in Devils last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Devils last 5 road games.
Over is 6-2 in Devils last 8 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 5-2 in Devils last 7 games following OT on the previous day.
Under is 12-5-2 in Devils last 19 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Over is 7-3 in Devils last 10 overall.

Washington

Over is 4-1 in Capitals last 5 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Capitals last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

Head to Head

Devils are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.
Devils are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings.
Road team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:46 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Matchup Edge
CAR Edge in: STL
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Hurricanes at Blues
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The Carolina Hurricanes have been surging of late, and they look to extend their winning streak to five games when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. Carolina has captured seven of its last eight contests, including Friday's 2-1 home triumph over Pittsburgh.

The Hurricanes fell behind before Derek Ryan and Sebastian Aho scored second-period goals to lead the team to its sixth straight win at PNC Arena. While Carolina has been on the rise, St. Louis has been trending in the opposite direction - losing seven of its last nine contests. The Blues scored twice in a 65-second span early in the third period Friday to take the lead but went on to drop a 4-2 decision in Dallas. Vladimir Tarasenko netted his 16th tally in the loss, ending his five-game drought and pulling within one of Brayden Schenn for the team lead.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Carolinas, FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (18-12-7): Aho is wielding a hot stick these days as he has scored four goals during a three-game streak. The 20-year-old Finn is one tally behind Jeff Skinner (12) for the team lead and one point back of Teuvo Teravainen (29) for first on the club. Scott Darling likely will be in the crease Saturday for what will be his 100th game in the NHL.

ABOUT THE BLUES (23-15-2): Schenn leads St. Louis in both goals (17) and points (40) but has been kept off the scoresheet in each of his last three contests. The team could be without Jake Allen on Saturday as he collided with a teammate and was pulled from the game against Dallas under NHL concussion protocol. The 27-year-old Allen returned after a 10-minute absence, prompting coach Mike Yeo to tell reporters, "That was a bad decision by me. I think I put Jake and the team in a bad position there."

OVERTIME

1. Hurricanes recalled F Lucas Wallmark from Charlotte of the American Hockey League on Friday, but the 22-year-old Swede was a healthy scratch.

2. St. Louis D Colton Parayko skated in his 200th career game on Friday.

3. Carolina backup G Cam Ward has won six straight decisions to pull into a tie with Billy Smith (305) for 27th place on the all-time wins list.

PREDICTION: Blues 3, Hurricanes 1

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:47 PM

Trends - Carolina at St. Louis

W/L Trends
Carolina

Hurricanes are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Hurricanes are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.
Hurricanes are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Hurricanes are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
Hurricanes are 16-39 in their last 55 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Hurricanes are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. Western Conference.

St. Louis

Blues are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. Metropolitan.
Blues are 21-6 in their last 27 games playing on 0 days rest.
Blues are 22-8 in their last 30 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blues are 87-38 in their last 125 Saturday games.
Blues are 101-46 in their last 147 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Blues are 115-56 in their last 171 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blues are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.

OU Trends
Carolina

Under is 3-0-1 in Hurricanes last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 4-0 in Hurricanes last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 vs. Central.
Under is 4-1-1 in Hurricanes last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-4-1 in Hurricanes last 15 overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Hurricanes last 11 road games.
Over is 11-5-2 in Hurricanes last 18 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.

St. Louis

Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 5-0 in Blues last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-0 in Blues last 8 home games.
Under is 6-1 in Blues last 7 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 6-1 in Blues last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Blues last 16 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Blues last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-3 in Blues last 23 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 35-17-5 in Blues last 57 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

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

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:47 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
Matchup Edge
MIN Edge in: NAS
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Wild at Predators
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The Minnesota Wild have been sharp in two games since the holiday break and vie for a third straight victory over a Central Division opponent when they visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday. The Wild knocked off visiting Dallas 4-2 on Wednesday before outlasting Nashville at home by the same score on Friday in the opener of the back-to-back set.

Mikael Granlund recorded his second career hat trick on Friday as Minnesota welcomed the return of Devan Dubnyk, who made 41 saves in a dazzling effort after missing the previous six contests with a lower-body injury. While the Wild are beginning to turn things around, the Predators have hit a speed bump with just one victory in their last five games (1-3-1) after earning at least one point in seven straight contests to start the month (6-0-1). Nashville dropped out of first place in the Central after Winnipeg’s victory over the New York Islanders on Friday and could be without leading scorer Filip Forsberg (34 points) against the Wild after the forward left the last game with an undisclosed ailment. Defenseman P.K. Subban has raised his production level with nine points in his last eight games after notching a goal and an assist in Friday’s setback.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Tennessee (Nashville)

ABOUT THE WILD (20-15-3): Granlund has led the way over the last two games with four goals and an assist to push his season total to 27 points, which ties him for second on the team with Jason Zucker. “He was making plays,” coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters of Granlund. “(The puck) was like a yo-yo on his stick tonight. When he gets like that, he’s as good as there is.” Eric Staal notched an assist in Friday’s victory and tops the Wild with 33 points while defenseman Ryan Suter also set up a goal and has registered six points in his last six games.

ABOUT THE PREDATORS (22-10-5): Kyle Turris scored one of the club's two goals in Friday’s loss, giving him 18 points in 22 games since being acquired from Ottawa in a three-team trade. Forsberg tops the team with 15 goals but has not recorded one in the last seven games and Subban moved into second place on the Predators with 27 points - one more than forward Kevin Fiala. Pekka Rinne made 34 saves in Friday’s loss, dropping to 19-7-3 this season, and could sit out on the second night of the back-to-back set in favor of Juuse Saros (3-3-2, .918 save percentage).

OVERTIME

1. Nashville RW Viktor Arvidsson has gone seven games without a goal after recording eight in his previous 19 contests.

2. Minnesota LW Zach Parise played with Iowa of the American Hockey League on a conditioning stint Thursday, recording an assist, and could make his 2017-18 debut soon.

3. The Wild has won five of the last seven meetings, including both matchups this season while totaling 10 goals.

PREDICTION: Predators 5, Wild 2

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:47 PM

Trends - Minnesota at Nashville

W/L Trends
Minnesota

Wild are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Wild are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Wild are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Wild are 32-67 in their last 99 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Wild are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.

Nashville

Predators are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games.
Predators are 28-11 in their last 39 home games.
Predators are 17-7 in their last 24 vs. Central.
Predators are 7-3 in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.
Predators are 42-20 in their last 62 vs. Western Conference.
Predators are 3-8 in their last 11 in the second game of a home-and-home situation.
Predators are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Predators are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Predators are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Under is 7-1-1 in Wild last 9 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1 in Wild last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Wild last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 11-4-2 in Wild last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 7-3 in Wild last 10 road games.

Nashville

Over is 3-0-2 in Predators last 5 in the second game of a home-and-home situation.
Over is 5-0 in Predators last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Predators last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-2 in Predators last 11 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Predators last 5 vs. Central.
Over is 6-2-1 in Predators last 9 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 6-2 in Predators last 8 Saturday games.
Over is 9-4 in Predators last 13 home games.

Head to Head

Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Wild are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 7-3-4 in the last 14 meetings in Nashville.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:48 PM

When: 10:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia
Matchup Edge
LA Edge in: VAN
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Kings at Canucks
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Los Angeles Kings will attempt to rebound after dropping a showdown for supremacy in the Pacific Division when they open a three-game Western Canada swing at the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Los Angeles has stumbled of late with losses in five of its last seven games (2-3-2), including four of five on the road.

The Kings had a chance to move back into first place in the division but came up on the short end of a 3-2 overtime decision to expansion Vegas on Thursday night. "We were lucky to get one point," said defenseman Drew Doughty after Los Angeles was outshot 39-28 on its home ice. "In some ways, I don't even think we deserved a point." Vancouver halted a four-game slide and won for only the second time in 10 games (2-7-1) as its newly configured top line amassed 12 points in a 5-2 trouncing of Chicago on Thursday. The Canucks rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 3-2 victory at Los Angeles on Nov. 14, their third victory in the past four meetings.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), CBC, Sportsnet (Vancouver)

ABOUT THE KINGS (22-11-5): Doughty was held off the scoresheet in last month's loss to Vancouver, but he has three goals and 14 assists in 20 games since, including one of each in Thursday's setback to Vegas. Doughty needs one goal to tie Steve Duchesne (99) for second on the franchise list for defensemen. Jonathan Quick is 16-15-2 lifetime against the Canucks, a deceptive mark given his 1.66 goals-against average and .938 save percentage against them.

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (16-17-5): Veteran Thomas Vanek, in his third game paired with Sam Gagner and rookie sensation Brock Boeser, had a hand in all five goals Thursday - scoring twice and collecting three assists - to give him 12 goals and 28 points on the season. Boeser scored for the fourth consecutive game and notched his eighth goal in 10 contests for a team-high 21 tallies. "It's been a blast," Boeser told reporters. "Just based off of last game, I thought our chemistry was building."

OVERTIME

1. The Kings have the league's top-ranked penalty kill with a success rate of 87 percent.

2. Since collecting an assist at Los Angeles on Nov. 14, Boeser has 16 goals in 20 games.

3. Los Angeles has struggled in division play, posting a 3-4-3 mark against Pacific foes.

PREDICTION: Kings 3, Canucks 1

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:48 PM

Trends - Los Angeles at Vancouver

W/L Trends
Los Angeles

Kings are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Kings are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Kings are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Kings are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Kings are 8-3 in their last 11 Saturday games.
Kings are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Kings are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Kings are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Kings are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. Pacific.
Kings are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Kings are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Vancouver

Canucks are 23-48 in their last 71 overall.
Canucks are 27-58 in their last 85 vs. a team with a winning record.
Canucks are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win.
Canucks are 8-19 in their last 27 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 15-36 in their last 51 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Canucks are 15-43 in their last 58 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 7-20 in their last 27 vs. Pacific.
Canucks are 13-38 in their last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.
Canucks are 7-21 in their last 28 vs. Western Conference.
Canucks are 6-20 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Canucks are 7-25 in their last 32 home games.
Canucks are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.

OU Trends
Los Angeles

Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 overall.
Under is 6-0-1 in Kings last 7 vs. Pacific.
Under is 10-1-1 in Kings last 12 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 8-1 in Kings last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-3 in Kings last 11 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 33-13-13 in Kings last 59 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 29-13-14 in Kings last 56 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 30-14-10 in Kings last 54 road games.
Under is 31-15-14 in Kings last 60 games playing on 1 days rest.

Vancouver

Over is 5-0 in Canucks last 5 vs. Pacific.
Over is 10-1 in Canucks last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 8-1 in Canucks last 9 overall.
Over is 7-1 in Canucks last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-1 in Canucks last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Canucks last 6 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Canucks last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 22-8-3 in Canucks last 33 games following a win.
Over is 10-4-3 in Canucks last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-2 in Canucks last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 13-4-6 in the last 23 meetings in Vancouver.
Under is 10-4-5 in the last 19 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:48 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, December 30

Boston @ Ottawa

Game 51-52
December 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
10.515
Ottawa
12.101
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+150); Over

New Jersey @ Washington

Game 53-54
December 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
12.102
Washington
11.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+170); Over

Montreal @ Florida

Game 55-56
December 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
10.545
Florida
11.644
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-120); Under

Carolina @ St. Louis

Game 57-58
December 30, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
10.209
St. Louis
12.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-125); Over

Minnesota @ Nashville

Game 59-60
December 30, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
11.324
Nashville
12.442
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-145); Over

Los Angeles @ Vancouver

Game 61-62
December 30, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
12.232
Vancouver
10.787
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-135); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:49 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 30

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BOSTON (20-10-0-6, 46 pts.) at OTTAWA (12-16-0-8, 32 pts.) - 12/30/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 40-34 ATS (+77.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-20 ATS (+11.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 12-24 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 4-9 ATS (-5.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
OTTAWA is 12-24 ATS (+41.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 161-146 ATS (-57.4 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 11-4 (+11.2 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 11-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (22-9-0-6, 50 pts.) at WASHINGTON (23-13-0-3, 49 pts.) - 12/30/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-1 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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MONTREAL (16-18-0-4, 36 pts.) at FLORIDA (16-16-0-5, 37 pts.) - 12/30/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 16-22 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 13-26 ATS (-15.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 16-22 ATS (-10.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 17-6 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 22-13 ATS (+35.3 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 99-78 ATS (+177.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
FLORIDA is 51-68 ATS (-43.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 11-18 ATS (-8.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 182-176 ATS (-84.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 5-4-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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CAROLINA (18-12-0-7, 43 pts.) at ST LOUIS (23-15-0-2, 48 pts.) - 12/30/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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MINNESOTA (20-15-0-3, 43 pts.) at NASHVILLE (22-10-0-5, 49 pts.) - 12/30/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-5-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (22-11-0-5, 49 pts.) at VANCOUVER (16-17-0-5, 37 pts.) - 12/30/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 15-24 ATS (-21.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 17-6 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 14-4 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 14-4 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 131-130 ATS (-60.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 6-21 ATS (+27.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-5 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 5-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:49 PM

NHL

Saturday, December 30

Trend Report

MONTREAL @ FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

BOSTON @ OTTAWA
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Ottawa is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Ottawa is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Boston

NEW JERSEY @ WASHINGTON
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing New Jersey

MINNESOTA @ NASHVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Nashville's last 13 games at home

CAROLINA @ ST. LOUIS
Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 10 games

LOS ANGELES @ VANCOUVER
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
Los Angeles is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Vancouver's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games at home

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:50 PM

NHL

Saturday, December 30

Ottawa won seven of last ten games with Boston; over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Bruins split their last four visits here. Bruins won five of their last six games; they’re 6-2 in last eight road games. Six of their last eight road games stayed under. Senators split their last eight games; they won three of last four home games, are 3-4 if they played night before. Four of their last five games went over the total.

Washington won nine of last ten games with New Jersey; Devils lost four of last five games here. Three of last four series games went over. Devils won five of their last six games overall, but they lost three of last four road games. NJ is is 5-2 if it played the night before. Seven of their last ten games went over total. Washington lost three of last four games; they won their last seven home games. Four of their last six games stayed under the total.

Canadiens won their last four games with Florida; they’re 3-2 in last five visits here. Under is 3-1 in last four series games played here. Montreal lost its last three games, outscored 10-3; they lost six of last nine road games. Six of their last seven games stayed under total. Florida won its last four games, allowing total of six goals; they won four of last five home games. Six of their last eight games stayed under total.

Road team won last six Carolina-St Louis games; Hurricanes split last four visits here. Over is 4-1-2 in last seven series games. Carolina won seven of its last eight games overall, three of last four on road. Under is 9-4 in their last thirteen games. Hurricanes are 4-2 if they played night before. St Louis lost seven of last nine games overall, three of last four at home- they’re 3-0 at home if they played night before. Under is 9-1 in their last ten games.

Minnesota won five of last seven games with Nashville; over is 5-1-1 in last seven series games. Wild are 2-3 in last five visits here; they’re 7-4 in last 11 games overall, but they lost three of last four road games. Minnesota is 2-3 if they played night before. Four of their last five games went over total. Nashville lost four of last five games overall, three in row at home- they’re 3-1 if they played night before. Over is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Canucks won three of last four games with Los Angeles; LA split its last four visits here. Three of last four series games stayed under the total. Kings lost five of their last seven games overall, four of last five on road. LA’s last four games stayed under the total. Vancouver lost eight of its last ten games; they lost five of their last seven home games. Eight of their last nine games went over total.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:50 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Matchup Edge
SA Edge in: DET
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Spurs at Pistons
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The Detroit Pistons are playing down to the level of their competition of late, and that strategy backfired on them Thursday night. The Pistons will try to take care of business on Saturday, when they take a step up in competition by hosting the San Antonio Spurs.

Detroit was missing its starting backcourt combination of Avery Bradley (groin) and Reggie Jackson (ankle) on Thursday in a 102-89 loss to the Orlando Magic, but coach Stan Van Gundy was not interested in using that as an excuse. "It didn't have anything to do with being without guys to be quite honest," Van Gundy told reporters. "We weren't ready to play at the beginning. Our starting lineup was not prepared to play, didn't bring anything to the game. ... We don't need everybody to have great nights, but we can't have that many guys have that bad a night and think we're going to get wins." The Spurs are winners of three straight and six of their last seven games as LaMarcus Aldridge continues to carry the load. Aldridge scored 25 points on Thursday as San Antonio skipped past the Knicks 119-107 despite resting Kawhi Leonard.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (San Antonio), FS Detroit

ABOUT THE SPURS (25-11): The frontcourt combination of Aldridge and Pau Gasol is operating in high gear of late, and Gasol filled up the box score with 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in Thursday's win. The 37-year-old recorded a double-double in each of the last three games, starting with a triple-double in last Saturday's 108-99 win at Sacramento. Leonard continues to be brought along slowly by the team after missing the first 27 with a quad injury and logged a season-high 26 minutes in Tuesday's win over Brooklyn before taking the night off on Thursday.

ABOUT THE PISTONS (19-15): Jackson's injury elevated Ish Smith to the starting point guard spot, leaving Langston Galloway to run the second unit. That second unit shot a combined 3-of-22 from the floor on Thursday and totaled 12 points, including three points on 1-of-9 shooting and one assist for Galloway. "I think we were just trying to still get used to playing with each other again and taking this game as a hit on the chin and we have to get better," Galloway told reporters. "They came out with a lot of energy and outplayed us."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Pistons C Andre Drummond grabbed 18 rebounds in each of the last two games and is enjoying a string of four straight double-doubles.

2. Spurs SG Danny Green is 7-of-12 from the floor in two games since returning from a groin injury.

3. San Antonio took the last six in the series, including a 96-93 home win on Dec. 4.

PREDICTION: Spurs 109, Pistons 106

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:51 PM

Trends - San Antonio at Detroit

ATS Trends
San Antonio

Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Spurs are 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central.

Detroit

Pistons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Pistons are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
Pistons are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. Western Conference.
Pistons are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Pistons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Pistons are 18-8-1 ATS in their last 27 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pistons are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Pistons are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU Trends
San Antonio

Under is 6-1 in Spurs last 7 vs. NBA Central.
Over is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 10-2 in Spurs last 12 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-4 in Spurs last 22 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in Spurs last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 10-4 in Spurs last 14 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 6-1 in Pistons last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Pistons last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 12-3-1 in Pistons last 16 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 7-2-1 in Pistons last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 7-2 in Pistons last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 20-6-1 in Pistons last 27 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 20-6 in Pistons last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 15-5-1 in Pistons last 21 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Pistons last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 11-5 in Pistons last 16 Saturday games.
Under is 34-16-1 in Pistons last 51 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 34-16-1 in Pistons last 51 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Spurs are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Detroit.
Road team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:51 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
Matchup Edge
MIA Edge in: ORL
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Preview: Heat at Magic
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The Miami Heat will have little time to recover from an embarrassing defeat when they visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday. After winning seven of 10 to match their high-water mark at two games above .500, the Heat were crushed 111-87 by Brooklyn on Friday in the finale of a four-game homestand.

"I'm speechless about it," coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters. "I don't know. We will keep on fighting and digging until we figure it out. I can guarantee you that. ... We have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde quality to us that's extremely perplexing. Sometimes we compete at an extremely high level. You can see it, you can feel it. And then we have these games that are unexplainable." The Magic snapped a nine-game losing streak by defeating Detroit at home on Thursday. Elfrid Payton finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for Orlando, which is aiming to win two straight for the first time since Nov. 8-10. Included in the Magic's nine-game slide was an 18-point setback at Miami the day after Christmas.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Miami), FSN Florida (Orlando)

ABOUT THE HEAT (18-17): Josh Richardson scored 19 points and Hassan Whiteside added 17 in Friday's loss, but their teammates combined to shoot a woeful 25.8 percent. Leading scorer Goran Dragic recorded 11 points on 3-of-12 shooting and is 14-for-45 - including 1-for-11 from 3-point range - in three games since returning from an elbow injury. Wayne Ellington missed all six of his 3-point attempts in the defeat after making 17 over his previous three games, including a 6-for-10 showing in the win over the Magic.

ABOUT THE MAGIC (12-24): Thursday's win came despite 19 turnovers, including 15 by the starters, and Orlando knows it needs to clean up its act in order to sustain any sort of success. "We've just got to admit the problem and try to fix it," Payton told reporters when asked about the giveaways. Evan Fournier, who missed eight games due to an ankle injury, scored 17 points and added five assists in the win over Detroit after producing 14 points against Miami in his return from the ailment.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Magic PF Marreese Speights is averaging 14 points and 5.5 rebounds over 16 minutes in two games since C Nikola Vucevic was lost to a broken hand.

2. Heat SG Dion Waiters (ankle) has missed two straight games and is expected to sit out Saturday's contest.

3. Miami has won four of its last five on the road.

PREDICTION: Heat 103, Magic 100

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:52 PM

Trends - Miami at Orlando

ATS Trends
Miami

Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.
Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.
Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.

Orlando

Magic are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Magic are 17-37-1 ATS in their last 55 home games.
Magic are 16-36 ATS in their last 52 games following a straight up win.
Magic are 16-41-2 ATS in their last 59 games following a ATS win.
Magic are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Magic are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Magic are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 Saturday games.
Magic are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
Magic are 4-14 ATS in their last 18 vs. Eastern Conference.
Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Magic are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
Magic are 0-11 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Miami

Under is 7-0 in Heat last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 Saturday games.
Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 9-1 in Heat last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 15-2 in Heat last 17 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Heat last 7 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 16-5 in Heat last 21 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-7 in Heat last 29 overall.
Under is 9-3 in Heat last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 5-2 in Heat last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 36-16 in Heat last 52 road games.

Orlando

Over is 5-0 in Magic last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 5-0 in Magic last 5 home games.
Under is 6-0 in Magic last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Magic last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Magic last 5 overall.
Under is 8-2 in Magic last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 6-2 in Magic last 8 vs. NBA Southeast.
Over is 8-3 in Magic last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 11-5 in Magic last 16 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Orlando.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Heat are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:52 PM

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Matchup Edge
NY Edge in: NO
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Preview: Knicks at Pelicans
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The New York Knicks have dropped below .500 and look to halt a four-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. New York is struggling on the road with a 2-12 record, with the latest setback coming Thursday as it matched a season worst for points allowed in a 119-107 loss to San Antonio.

Journeyman forward Michael Beasley scored 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting in a solid effort against the Spurs, but his last five games are a reminder of his inconsistencies. Beasley scored 32 points in a win over Boston on Dec. 21 before averaging just 7.3 points over the next three contests prior to standing out against San Antonio. The Pelicans saw their three-game winning streak come to an end when they experienced defensive issues and dropped a 128-120 home decision to Dallas on Friday. The Mavericks set a franchise record with 22 3-pointers against a shaky New Orleans squad that allowed a stunning 77 first-half points.

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

ABOUT THE KNICKS (17-18): Kristaps Porzingis scored 18 points on 6-of-16 shooting against the Spurs and said he was "super mad" about the amount of times defenders hit his elbows without fouls being called. "The attention I'm getting now, I won't really get open, open looks much," Porzingis told reporters. "I have to if I'm on the block and the double-team doesn't come, I'm going to shoot over guys. It makes me super mad that little touches on the elbow and arms, they affect my shot so much. I'm confused. I'm thinking I have to change my game." Porzingis averaged 24.7 points over the previous three games and 24.3 on the season.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (18-17): Coach Alvin Gentry was highly miffed over the poor performance of his club when playing at home against one of the worst teams in the NBA. "We didn't start with the same energy we normally start with," Gentry told reporters. "We weren't as connected defensively as I thought we should have been, and so obviously, they got off to a great start shooting the basketball. That's just way too many obstacles to overcome." Frontcourt stars Anthony Davis (33 points) and DeMarcus Cousins (32, 20 rebounds) had big performances against the Mavericks, but the bench was outscored 60-10.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Davis averaged 31.5 points and 18 rebounds as the Pelicans won both of last season's meetings.

2. New Orleans PG Rajon Rondo recorded eight assists against Dallas after establishing a franchise record and career high with 25 two nights earlier against Brooklyn.

3. New York PG Frank Ntilikina recorded a season-high 11 assists against the Spurs.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 114, Knicks 105

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:52 PM

Trends - New York at New Orleans

ATS Trends
New York

Knicks are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Knicks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS loss.
Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Knicks are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games.
Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.

New Orleans

Pelicans are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.
Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Pelicans are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pelicans are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Pelicans are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Pelicans are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Pelicans are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pelicans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
New York

Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 7-1 in Knicks last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-3-1 in Knicks last 16 Saturday games.
Over is 7-2 in Knicks last 9 road games.
Over is 9-3 in Knicks last 12 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-1 in Knicks last 17 vs. NBA Southwest.

New Orleans

Under is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Over is 10-1 in Pelicans last 11 home games.
Over is 9-1 in Pelicans last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 9-1 in Pelicans last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-1 in Pelicans last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-2 in Pelicans last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2 in Pelicans last 12 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 16-5 in Pelicans last 21 overall.
Under is 11-4 in Pelicans last 15 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day.
Over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 20-8 in Pelicans last 28 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 46-20 in Pelicans last 66 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 59-26 in Pelicans last 85 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Orleans.
Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:52 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Matchup Edge
POR Edge in: ATL
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Preview: Trail Blazers at Hawks
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The availability of star point guard Damian Lillard won't be determined until close to gametime on Saturday as the Portland Trail Blazers visit the Atlanta Hawks. Lillard has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury and is considered questionable to play against the Hawks.

Portland scored just 85 points against Denver in its first game with Lillard on the sidelines before bouncing back for consecutive wins over the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia. CJ McCollum picked up the slack in Thursday's 114-110 victory over the 76ers by scoring 34 points, hitting all 14 of his free-throw attempts. Atlanta, which owns the worst record in the NBA, lost 111-98 to Toronto on Friday to halt a modest two-game winning streak. "You're always disappointed when you lose, but I think we competed for most of the game," Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder told reporters after the loss.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN Northwest (Portland), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (18-16): Fourth-year pro Shabazz Napier has averaged 19.3 points during Lillard's absence, including efforts of 21 points against the Lakers and 23 versus Philadelphia. Napier fueled the victory over the 76ers by scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter and making 5-of-6 shots from the field. "I just got to continue to play and think positive," Napier told reporters. "The good thing about basketball is, they say you've got another game the next day, but you also have two halves. I felt like I was kind of lethargic out there in the first half. Basically it couldn't get any worse, so I just went out there and tried to be positive about it and look forward to the next half."

ABOUT THE HAWKS (9-26): Forward Taurean Prince had the best outing of his 94-game tenure in the NBA by scoring a career-best 30 points on Friday and matching his top effort with five 3-pointers. Prince, who also collected 10 rebounds, was a stellar 12-for-16, including 5-for-6 from 3-point range, after being just 14-for-42 over his previous four games. "Pretty bad games, in my opinion," Prince told reporters of his shooting woes. "I was due for a good game."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The teams split last season's two meetings.

2. Schroder scored just 14 points on 6-of-20 shooting against Toronto after averaging 27 during the consecutive victories.

3. Portland C Jusuf Nurkic recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds against the 76ers for his seventh double-double of the season.

PREDICTION: Hawks 103, Trail Blazers 100

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:53 PM

Trends - Portland at Atlanta

ATS Trends
Portland

Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Trail Blazers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Trail Blazers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Southeast.
Trail Blazers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Trail Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Trail Blazers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
Trail Blazers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Trail Blazers are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 road games.
Trail Blazers are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up win.

Atlanta

Hawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Hawks are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Hawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
Hawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Hawks are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.

OU Trends
Portland

Under is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Trail Blazers last 7 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Trail Blazers last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 16-5 in Trail Blazers last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 15-5-1 in Trail Blazers last 21 games following a straight up win.
Under is 20-7-1 in Trail Blazers last 28 games following a ATS win.
Under is 20-7-1 in Trail Blazers last 28 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Trail Blazers last 26 overall.
Under is 19-7 in Trail Blazers last 26 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Atlanta

Over is 7-0 in Hawks last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
Over is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 16-5 in Hawks last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 9-3 in Hawks last 12 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 9-4 in Hawks last 13 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 11-5 in Hawks last 16 home games.

Head to Head

Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
Under is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta.
Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:53 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
Matchup Edge
CLE Edge in: UTA
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Preview: Cavaliers at Jazz
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

The Utah Jazz just got done getting run over by one of the NBA Finals participants from last season, and now they have to play the other. The Jazz will try to bounce back from a 126-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.

The loss on Wednesday was the third straight for the Jazz, who are being outscored by an average of 21 points in that span. "We stopped getting back on defense, and it was like the floodgates opened," guard Rodney Hood told reporters. "They'll do that to you. They're a great team, but that third quarter (when the Jazz were outscored 42-22) just can't happen if we want to compete." The Cavaliers are capable of opening the floodgates on other teams but are coming off a pair of losses in which they failed to reach 100 points. "Sometimes, when you're winning as much as you're winning, you have slippage," Cleveland guard Dwyane Wade told reporters. "We've had some slippage, and we've got to figure out a way to nip it in the bud before it becomes: 'We in a rut, and we've got to get ourselves back out of it.'"

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cleveland), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah)

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (24-11): The spark Cleveland is looking for could come from point guard Isaiah Thomas, who is close to making his return from a hip injury and is expected to scrimmage with the team at practice on Friday for the first time. "Dynamic scorer. I think a guy who can score 10, 12, 14 points in a row," Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue told ESPN.com of Thomas. "Can run pick-and-roll, can come off screens. He gets to the free throw line. So he adds a different dynamic to our team offensively." Thomas was acquired from Boston over the summer in the deal that sent Kyrie Irving away and averaged 28.9 points and 5.9 assists with the Celtics in 2016-17.

ABOUT THE JAZZ (15-21): The absence of center Rudy Gobert (knee) leaves Utah without its defensive anchor and most consistent inside scoring threat, and rookie Donovan Mitchell is trying to pick up some of the slack. The Louisville product scored 17 points while matching a season high with seven rebounds in Wednesday's loss and is averaging 22.6 points on 50 percent shooting in December. Hood is trying to pull out of a shooting slump and went 9-of-20 from the floor on Wednesday after going a combined 7-of-31 in his previous two contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Cavaliers PF Kevin Love is averaging 25.4 points and shooting 50 percent from 3-point range over the last five games.

2. Utah benched SF Jonas Jerebko on Wednesday in favor of Thabo Sefolosha, who scored 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting.

3. Cleveland earned 109-100 win over Utah at home on Dec. 16 as LeBron James recorded a triple-double.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 112, Jazz 108

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:54 PM

Trends - Cleveland at Utah

ATS Trends
Cleveland

Cavaliers are 16-41-2 ATS in their last 59 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Cavaliers are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss.
Cavaliers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Cavaliers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. Western Conference.
Cavaliers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 Saturday games.
Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Utah

Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games.
Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Jazz are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Jazz are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Central.
Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Jazz are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Under is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 13-5 in Cavaliers last 18 Saturday games.
Over is 18-7-1 in Cavaliers last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 20-8 in Cavaliers last 28 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 30-12 in Cavaliers last 42 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Cavaliers last 14 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 40-19-2 in Cavaliers last 61 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Utah

Under is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 7-1 in Jazz last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Jazz last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Jazz last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 6-2 in Jazz last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Jazz last 14 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 13-6 in Jazz last 19 vs. NBA Central.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Home team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Cavaliers are 1-6-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Utah.
Cavaliers are 0-4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:54 PM

When: 8:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California
Matchup Edge
MEM Edge in: GS
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Grizzlies at Warriors
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

Star point guard Stephen Curry is expected to return from an 11-game absence when the Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Curry has been sidelined with a sprained right ankle and the team was playing well without him until losing 111-100 to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

The stunning home loss against the Hornets represented the team's fifth home defeat of the season -- matching the number of all last season -- and dropped Golden State's record to 9-2 during Curry's injury stint. "I would say most likely he'll play," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters of Curry's prognosis. "We had a talk with him and he was feeling good. So we'll see how he's feeling (Saturday) morning." Memphis is enduring a poor campaign after seven consecutive playoff appearances but is looking to win for the third time in the past four games. The loss of standout point guard Mike Conley decimated the Grizzlies and is a prime factor why the club is last in the Western Conference but his loss also opened the door for Tyreke Evans to play a big role.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Memphis), NBCSN Bay Area (Golden State)

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (11-24): Evans, a former NBA Rookie of the Year with the Sacramento Kings in 2009-10, poured in 32 points as Memphis posted a 109-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is averaging 23.9 points over the past seven games and has scored 20 or more points in 10 of his past 15 contests to take over the team scoring lead with a 19.4 average. "He's really good," interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters. "He's been given an opportunity here that he hasn't been given in a while, probably not since his rookie year in Sacramento. We're depending on him to do everything. We all know he has the ability to score but his playmaking is huge because it gives his teammates confidence."

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (28-8): Kerr pointed out the turnover issues (18 leading to 32 Charlotte points) after Friday's game and had to make an admission not heard often considering Golden State's longstanding home prowess and the fact the Hornets entered with a 2-12 road mark. "They took it to us, they were great, they totally outplayed us," Kerr said afterward. "We never really got going defensively." Small forward Kevin Durant scored 27 points Friday and has failed to reach 20 only three times this season.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Warriors have won nine of the past 12 meetings but are 1-1 versus the Grizzlies this season.

2. Golden State PF Draymond Green matched his career best of 16 assists against the Hornets.

3. Memphis F Jarell Martin scored a career-best 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting against the Lakers.

PREDICTION: Warriors 117, Grizzlies 91

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:54 PM

Trends - Memphis at Golden State

ATS Trends
Memphis

Grizzlies are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Grizzlies are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest.
Grizzlies are 8-21-2 ATS in their last 31 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Grizzlies are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Grizzlies are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Grizzlies are 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
Grizzlies are 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 vs. Western Conference.
Grizzlies are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Grizzlies are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific.
Grizzlies are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Grizzlies are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Grizzlies are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Golden State

Warriors are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 vs. NBA Southwest.
Warriors are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Saturday games.
Warriors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Warriors are 17-36 ATS in their last 53 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Warriors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Warriors are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Memphis

Over is 4-0 in Grizzlies last 4 Saturday games.
Under is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-1 in Grizzlies last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Grizzlies last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 6-2 in Grizzlies last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 11-4 in Grizzlies last 15 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 11-4 in Grizzlies last 15 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 5-2 in Grizzlies last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 7-3-1 in Grizzlies last 11 games following a straight up win.
Under is 11-5 in Grizzlies last 16 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Golden State

Under is 5-0 in Warriors last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-0 in Warriors last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Warriors last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 7-1 in Warriors last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 6-2 in Warriors last 8 home games.
Under is 8-3 in Warriors last 11 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Warriors last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 17-7 in Warriors last 24 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Head to Head

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Golden State.
Under is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.
Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Favorite is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
Grizzlies are 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Golden State.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:55 PM

When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 30, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
Matchup Edge
PHI Edge in: DEN
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: 76ers at Nuggets
Gracenote
Dec 30, 2017

A three-game run of stifling defense came to an end in an overtime loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, but the Denver Nuggets are hoping a few days off can get them back in gear. The Nuggets will try to bounce back when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

Denver allowed 85 points or fewer in three consecutive wins, including a 96-81 triumph over the defending champion Golden State Warriors, but didn't start defending until after allowing 71 points in the first half to the Timberwolves and ended up falling 128-125 in overtime. "That second half was Denver Nuggets basketball," coach Michael Malone told reporters. "That was defending. That was rebounding. That was running. That was attacking. And the ball moved. That was a fun, exciting team to watch, and we gave ourselves a chance." Philadelphia failed to carry the momentum from a Christmas Day win as the road trip shifted out west, and they fell for the 10th time in 12 games with a 114-110 loss at Portland on Thursday. “We just didn’t capitalize,” rookie point guard Ben Simmons told reporters after his team squandered an 18-point lead. “We didn’t run our plays, didn’t get stops, rebounds. It just came down to playing hard."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBA TV, NBCS Philadelphia, Altitude (Denver)

ABOUT THE 76ERS (15-19): Philadelphia is not finding the win column as often as earlier in the season, but its young players continue to perform. Center Joel Embiid followed up a 25-point effort at New York on Christmas with 29 points at Portland but is expected to be held out on Saturday with the 76ers facing a back-to-back. Embiid's absence could leave more shots for Dario Saric, who went for 25 points on 10-of-12 shooting in Thursday's setback and is averaging 18 points over the last six games.

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (19-16): Denver got another offensive boost on Wednesday from reserve forward Trey Lyles, who collected 23 points and 10 rebounds in the win - his seventh straight game scoring in double figures. Lyles finally got some help on the second unit from Will Barton, who scored 28 points in the loss after scoring in single figures in five of his previous seven games and contributed to a the second-half comeback effort. "Down 19 points in the second half, second night of a back-to-back, we could easily have folded," Malone told reporters. "We could have rolled over. I like the fact that our guys never did that."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nuggets SG Jamal Murray is averaging 18.2 points in December to raise his season mark to 15.3.

2. 76ers SF Robert Covington (finger) left Thursday's game and is day-to-day.

3. Philadelphia snapped a three-game losing streak in the series with a 124-122 win at Denver last season.

PREDICTION: 76ers 102, Nuggets 97

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:56 PM

Trends - Philadelphia at Denver

ATS Trends
Philadelphia

76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Northwest.
76ers are 51-23-2 ATS in their last 76 vs. Western Conference.
76ers are 37-18-1 ATS in their last 56 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
76ers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
76ers are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
76ers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
76ers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
76ers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Denver

Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Nuggets are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nuggets are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.
Nuggets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Nuggets are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Atlantic.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 8-3 in 76ers last 11 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 8-3 in 76ers last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8 in 76ers last 28 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 7-3 in 76ers last 10 games following a ATS loss.

Denver

Under is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 9-1 in Nuggets last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 9-2 in Nuggets last 11 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Over is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Nuggets last 8 Saturday games.
Over is 8-3 in Nuggets last 11 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

Head to Head

76ers are 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Denver.
76ers are 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Road team is 19-7-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.
Underdog is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:57 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, December 30

New York @ New Orleans

Game 501-502
December 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
117.563
New Orleans
119.906
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 2 1/2
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 5 1/2
218
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+5 1/2); Under

Miami @ Orlando

Game 503-504
December 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
116.412
Orlando
117.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 1
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+1 1/2); Under

San Antonio @ Detroit

Game 505-506
December 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
123.784
Detroit
116.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 7 1/2
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 4
195 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-4); Over

Portland @ Atlanta

Game 507-508
December 30, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
121.675
Atlanta
114.238
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 7 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 3 1/2
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-3 1/2); Over

Cleveland @ Utah

Game 509-510
December 30, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
120.442
Utah
119.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 4
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+4); Under

Memphis @ Golden State

Game 511-512
December 30, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
115.672
Golden State
126.772
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 11
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 13 1/2
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+13 1/2); Under

Philadelphia @ Denver

Game 513-514
December 30, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
114.717
Denver
124.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 9 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 5
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-5); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:57 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 30

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NEW YORK (17 - 18) at NEW ORLEANS (18 - 17) - 12/30/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MIAMI (18 - 17) at ORLANDO (12 - 24) - 12/30/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games this season.
ORLANDO is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 5-5 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 5-5 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (25 - 11) at DETROIT (19 - 15) - 12/30/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home games off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1023-894 ATS (+39.6 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 819-696 ATS (+53.4 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 62-38 ATS (+20.2 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 344-270 ATS (+47.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 342-279 ATS (+35.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-0 straight up against DETROIT 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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PORTLAND (18 - 16) at ATLANTA (9 - 26) - 12/30/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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CLEVELAND (24 - 11) at UTAH (15 - 21) - 12/30/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-22 ATS (-19.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-2 straight up against UTAH 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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MEMPHIS (11 - 24) at GOLDEN STATE (28 - 8) - 12/30/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 162-123 ATS (+26.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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PHILADELPHIA (15 - 19) at DENVER (19 - 16) - 12/30/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 66-49 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:58 PM

NBA

Saturday, December 30

Trend Report

SAN ANTONIO @ DETROIT
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing at home against San Antonio

MIAMI @ ORLANDO
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Miami's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games

NEW YORK @ NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 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 13 of New Orleans's last 15 games

PORTLAND @ ATLANTA
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Atlanta's last 14 games when playing Portland

CLEVELAND @ UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland

MEMPHIS @ GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Golden State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis

PHILADELPHIA @ DENVER
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Philadelphia is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver
Denver is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Denver is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games

Can'tPickAWinner

12-30-2017, 04:58 PM

NBA

Saturday, December 30

Knicks lost their last three games with New Orleans; they’re 0-3 vs spread in last three visits to Bourbon Street. Under is 8-2 in their last ten games. Knicks lost five of their last six games; they’re 3-9 as road underdogs. Four of their last six games stayed under the total. New Orleans won three of its last four games; they’re 6-7 as home favorites, 4-1 vs spread if they played night before. Over is 13-2 in their last 15 games.

Magic won four of last five games with Miami; Heat is 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits here. Six of last eight series games went over total. Miami is 5-3 in its last eight games; they’re 2-4 as road favorites, 0-4 if they played night before. Nine of their last 11 games stayed under total. Orlando lost nine of its last ten games; they’re 3-5 as home underdogs. Six of their last eight games stayed under total.

Spurs won their last six games with Detroit; they’re 3-0 vs spread in last three games in Motor City. Five of last six series games stayed under the total. Spurs won six of their last seven games; they’re 4-7 vs spread as road favorites. Under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 road games. Detroit won five of its last seven games; they’re 1-2 vs spread as home underdogs. Under is 11-3 in their last 14 games.

Hawks won five of their last six games with Portland; under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Blazers are 4-1 vs spread in last five visits to Atlanta. Portland is 5-3 in its last eight games; they’re 10-5-1 vs spread on road. Seven of their last nine games stayed under total. Atlanta split its last six games; they’re 9-8 vs spread at home. Over is 11-4 in their last 15 home games.

Home side won last eight Cleveland-Utah games; Cavaliers are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits here. Six of last eight series games stayed under the total. Cavaliers lost three of their last four games; they’re 5-7 as road favorites. Four of their last six games stayed under total. Utah lost six of its last seven games; they’re 4-2 as home underdogs. Four of their last five games stayed under total.

Warriors won seven of last ten games with Memphis; last three series games stayed under the total. Grizzlies are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to Oakland. Memphis lost 20 of last 24 games; they’re 7-5 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Golden State won 13 of last 15 games but split last four; they’re 9-6 in last 15 tries as home favorites. Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Nuggets won three of last four games with Philly; under is 6-4 in last ten series games. Sixers are 5-0 vs spread in their last five visits here. 76ers lost 10 of their last 12 games; they’re 1-5 in last six tries as road underdogs. Six of their last nine games went over total. Denver won three of its last four games; they’re 8-5 vs spread as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under.