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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #7 - AQUEDUCT - 3:34 PM EASTERN POST
The Alex M. Robb Stakes
9.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#7 CONTROL GROUP
#5 CAN YOU DIGGIT
#6 EXTINCT CHARM
#1 SEA RAVEN

The Alex M. Robb was inaugurated in honor of Mr. Alex M. Robb for his contributions to New York State breeding. In 1932, Mr. Robb became associated with New York breeder Willis Sharpe Kilmer and took charge of his racing and breeding interests. In 1942, Robb became first Executive Secretary of the Thoroughbred Racing Association and in 1946 was invited by George D. Widener to be Secretary Treasurer of Westchester Racing Association and General Manager of Belmont Park. When the New York tracks merged in 1955 he stayed with the New York Racing Association, and in 1962 was invited by Ashley T. Cole to rehabilitate New York breeding and was named Director of the Thoroughbred Breeders Service Bureau. Alex M. Robb passed away in 1985. Here in the 39th running of The Robb, #7 CONTROL GROUP, the pace profile leader, has won 4 of 6 starts in his career to date racing at today's distance of 9.0 furlongs on the dirt, including a trio of "POWER RUN WINS" in his last four starts. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer Rudy Rodriguez send him to the post for the "Sunday Feature" ... they've hit the board with54% of nearly 350 entries saddled as a team to date. #5 CAN YOU DIGGIT, a 4-1 shot, has produced a quartet of "POWER RUNS" in his last five starts, hitting the board in three of those efforts.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Camarero

Camarero - Race 4

Pick 4 (4-7) / Pick 3 (4-6) / Exacta / Trifecta / Daily Double 4-5


Claiming $4,000 • 7 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 43 • Purse: $6,000 • Post: 4:00P
FOR NATIVE FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $8,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NOT WON $10,000 SINCE MARCH 31, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLASIFICADOS EN $4,000 Y DEBUTANTES ALLOWED3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * CECILIA IZABEL: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with horses coming off a layoff is at least 25. Horse racing off a layoff of 90 + days and horse has run well in the past in its first and/or second starts after a long layoff. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
3
CECILIA IZABEL
2/1

5/2




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
5
MUJER INVISIBLE
5

10/1
Stalker
47

43

39.2

40.8

35.3
7
DIVA DEL SOL
7

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
48

36

44.4

18.6

10.6
1
ISLA DEL ENCANTO
1

15/1
Alternator/Stalker
54

7

32.8

20.4

11.9
3
CECILIA IZABEL
3

2/1
Trailer
60

49

30.2

46.4

44.4
4
GOZADERA
4

10/1
Alternator/Trailer
31

32

23.6

20.6

11.6
6
BLANQUIZADA
6

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
12

0

30.4

6.6

0.0
2
TUTZY
2

3/1
Alternator/Non-contender
45

43

20.7

17.8

8.8

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Fair Grounds

Fair Grounds - Race 8

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Daily Double


Maiden Special • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Age 2 • CR: 77 • Purse: $38,000 • Post: 4:35P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. (PREFERENCE TO HORSES THAT HAVE NOT STARTED FOR LESS THAN $25,000 IN THEIR LAST 3 STARTS). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT 5 AND 1/2 FURLONGS.).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Dominant Stalker. LIL VIE is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * LIL VIE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs. NONIKAS THUNDER: Horse has a 4F worko ut since its last race, and the workout time is faster than its own half-mile time in its last race. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
1
LIL VIE
7/2

2/1
14
NONIKAS THUNDER
5/1

6/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
9
SMOKIN HOT MOMMA
9

20/1
Front-runner
0

0

80.6

33.2

20.2
4
WILDCAT BEAUTY
4

20/1
Front-runner
0

0

72.6

44.2

31.7
8
DANCE
8

20/1
Front-runner
66

58

56.2

46.2

35.2
1
LIL VIE
1

7/2
Stalker
81

70

83.6

67.3

63.8
13
QUERCETA
13

15/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

57.8

55.9

43.4
12
WILL YE GO LASSIE
12

15/1
Trailer
0

0

45.5

67.3

60.8
2
DRIFT AWAY
2

10/1
Trailer
0

0

22.8

60.7

50.2
14
NONIKAS THUNDER
14

5/1
Trailer
79

71

20.7

65.8

58.3
7
HEY PAIGE
7

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

64.5

41.7

30.2








Unknown Running Style: WARRIOR'S WAY (15/1) [Jockey: Sutherland Chantal - Trainer: Heitzmann Eric L], BERNIN MIDNIGHT (8/1) [Jockey: Theriot Jamie - Trainer: Stall Jr Albert M], STRIKE MY FANCY (8/1) [Jockey: Pedroza Marcelino - Trainer: Proctor Thom

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Laurel - Race #4 - Post: 2:00pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $22,000 Class Rating: 80

Rating: 4

#7 ENCRYPT (ML=6/1)
#5 PUNCH NEPHEW (ML=12/1)


ENCRYPT - Toledo and Shuman getting together are a punter's friend. Rode this horse on December 16th and Toledo is yet again in the irons in today's race. Faced tougher last time out at Laurel. Based on class figures, this is a weaker field, so I will put this horse on my list of contenders. PUNCH NEPHEW - The return on investment when Hamilton and Capuano get together is terrific.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 KOPPER WIRED (ML=3/1), #6 GIN FUZZ (ML=7/2), #1 CENT COMM (ML=4/1),

KOPPER WIRED - This gelding showed little last time out. This horse doesn't have a tenacious character. Always finishes in the place and show spots. GIN FUZZ - A 'bounce' is likely to happen for this equine this time around. May rebound next time. CENT COMM - This runner has been a bummer for the bettors as the favorite time and time again.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #7 ENCRYPT to win if we can get at least 2/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

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

Race 2 - Maiden Claiming - 8.3f on the Dirt. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 69

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 PARTNER'S POWER 10/1

# 8 INDY STRIKE 5/2

# 3 MIDNIGHT WITH LUTI 5/1

PARTNER'S POWER is my choice and is a formidable value-based bet given the 10/1 line. Don't let this gelding slip past you. Could prove victorious at high odds. INDY STRIKE - The winning percentage shown by horses entered by Vazquez running at this distance are the most competitive in this group of horses. Has to be given consideration based on the competitive speed figure recorded in the last contest. MIDNIGHT WITH LUTI - He has been running solidly and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the strongest in this group. Have to wager on this money-making rider and conditioner tandem.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Santa Anita

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

Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $54000 Class Rating: 86

FOR CALIFORNIA BRED OR CALIFORNIA SIRED MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 Z Z TIGER 5/2

# 9 TRIBAL DANCE 8/1

# 1 JUDICIAL 5/1

Z Z TIGER looks very good to best this field. Will almost certainly come out solid - I have liked the way this filly has moved sharply to the lead recently. Overall the Equibase speed figs of this pony look solid in this race. Have to consider solely on class, with some of the best class figs of this field. TRIBAL DANCE - Has been running well lately and ought to be up on the front end early on. Conner has recent return on investment numbers which make this horse a strong wager. JUDICIAL - Always tough to beat Glatt and Roman working together, winning 33 percent of their races. When this jockey and trainer team up, players often make money.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Turf Paradise - Race #5 - Post: 2:41pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,000 Class Rating: 92

Rating: 4

#5 SENNA (ML=9/2)


SENNA - This gelding is in good condition, having run a nice race on December 19th, finishing third.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CARLSBAD MOUNTAIN (ML=5/2), #4 TOCCET'S CHARM (ML=3/1), #9 EVENING CONCERTO (ML=7/2),

CARLSBAD MOUNTAIN - Trying to beat this horse this time around at the reward of 5/2. TOCCET'S CHARM - Run-of-the-mill speed fig in the last race at Turf Paradise at 1 1/16 miles. Don't think this vulnerable equine will improve too much in today's race. EVENING CONCERTO - No value in throwing a few bucks at this mount. Probably won't improve off that December 19th contest. Showed very little in the last clash. Really don't expect improvement today. When looking at today's class figure, he will have to notch a much better speed fig than in the last race to vie in this dirt route.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #5 SENNA on top if we're getting at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Preview: Bears at Vikings
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Minnesota Vikings used a victory over the Chicago Bears to ignite an eight-game winning streak that sent the team on its way toward the NFC North title. The Vikings have even bigger fish to fry on Sunday, as they'll bid to secure a first-round bye with a victory over the visiting Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.

"I think this is the first time in my career where you can officially say this game counts as more than one," Minnesota tight end Kyle Rudolph said. "... This week counts as two wins, essentially. If we can go out and get a win, it guarantees us that we get next week off." The Vikings are bidding for their fourth season sweep of the Bears since 2000, although they could also receive a first-round bye if Carolina falls to Atlanta. Chicago has won two of three in what has been another difficult season under the watch of John Fox, who has heard rumblings about his job after posting a 14-33 mark at the helm in the Windy City. "I don't worry about it. I've never had trouble getting employment in this league and I'm not going to start worrying about it now," Fox said.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Vikings -11.5. O/U: 39.5

ABOUT THE BEARS (5-10): Rookie Mitchell Trubisky believes there is a night-and-day difference from when he made his NFL debut against Minnesota in Week 5 until now. "In every area ... leadership ... just reading defenses," the second overall pick said. "Preparation ... how to carry yourself as a pro and just getting comfortable within this offense is probably the main thing (I've done). Just letting the game slow down and just playing, instead of thinking." Trubisky completed just 12 of 25 passes for 128 yards with a touchdown and one interception in the first meeting, but has settled in to throw for a franchise rookie-best 2,015 yards.

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (12-3): Jerick McKinnon totaled his second-best career total in scrimmage yards with 146 in the previous encounter with Chicago, highlighted by a 55-yard touchdown run. Fellow running back Latavius Murray stepped in for flashy rookie Dalvin Cook and had 12 carries for 31 yards before slowly taking the reins in the backfield. A potent running game and stifling defense helped Case Keenum emerge victorious despite completing just 14 of 25 for 139 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 16-0 win over Green Bay. Stefon Diggs found the end zone in back-to-back weeks, but was limited to just one catch for four yards in the previous meeting with the Bears.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Minnesota S Harrison Smith was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording two interceptions versus Green Bay.

2. Chicago RB Jordan Howard, who has an NFL fifth-best 1,113 rushing yards, ran for two touchdowns last week and has 262 scrimmage yards and four rushing TDs in his past three games.

3. Vikings DE Everson Griffen has recorded six of his career-high 13 sacks in his past seven home games.

PREDICTION: Vikings 24, Bears 14

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Trends - Chicago at Minnesota

ATS Trends
Chicago

Bears are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Bears are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Bears are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Bears are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Bears are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Bears are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC North.
Bears are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Bears are 0-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bears are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.

Minnesota

Vikings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Vikings are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Vikings are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Vikings are 11-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Vikings are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Vikings are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight up win.
Vikings are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Vikings are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games in December.
Vikings are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Vikings are 42-16 ATS in their last 58 games overall.
Vikings are 38-17 ATS in their last 55 games on fieldturf.
Vikings are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games following a ATS win.
Vikings are 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 home games.
Vikings are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 vs. NFC.

OU Trends
Chicago

Under is 5-0 in Bears last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Bears last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Bears last 4 games in December.
Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Bears last 8 vs. NFC.
Under is 5-2 in Bears last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-2 in Bears last 7 vs. NFC North.

Minnesota

Under is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 home games.
Under is 12-3-1 in Vikings last 16 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Vikings last 26 vs. NFC North.
Under is 10-4 in Vikings last 14 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Vikings last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-2 in Vikings last 7 games in Week 17.

Head to Head

Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Home team is 22-8 ATS in their last 30 meetings.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Minnesota.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Preview: Cowboys at Eagles
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC's top seed and home-field advantage throughout the postseason on Christmas night, but the team hasn't looked the part in narrow victories over non-playoff-bound teams. The Eagles aim to give the fickle faithful at Lincoln Financial Field reason for optimism heading into the playoffs in the regular-season finale against the rival Dallas Cowboys.

Philadelphia, which is the top scoring team in football, looked out of sorts by mustering just 13 points and 216 total yards on offense while going 1-for-14 on third-down conversions against what has been a forgiving defense in Oakland last week. "I didn't play good enough," quarterback Nick Foles said on the heels of a 19-10 win over the Raiders. "I have to play cleaner and, obviously, play better. Third down is a big thing with a quarterback: pinpoint accuracy, making good decisions. I'll look at the film. I'll improve." Dak Prescott sang a similar tune while placing the results of his sophomore campaign against those of last season, when he received NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. "Having a first year like I did, I think you almost want to take things for granted," Prescott said. "And then you come in the second year and a lot of things just go against you and it's tough. On the field, off the field -- you have to battle through it, and I feel like I've done that. I've given my all, I'll learn from it and get better."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cowboys -3. O/U: 39.5

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (8-7): Prescott's low point this season came in a disastrous outing against Philadelphia in a 37-9 rout on Nov. 19, in which he threw a career-high three interceptions and lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown on his way to a personal-worst 30.4 passer rating. Prescott saw his fifth multi-interception game come to fruition on Sunday, with Justin Coleman returning the ball 30 yards for a touchdown in Seattle's 21-12 win that ended both Dallas' three-game winning streak and any slim chance for the playoffs. Ezekiel Elliott returned from a six-game suspension with 97 yards on 24 carries on Sunday, moving him within 120 of joining Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett as the only running backs in franchise history to begin their careers with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

ABOUT THE EAGLES (13-2): Tight end Zach Ertz has recorded 27 receptions for 264 yards and two touchdowns in his last four games and figures to be busy for however long he plays on Sunday as Philadelphia attempts to re-establish its offensive rhythm. "I don't think we're in panic mode by any means," the 27-year-old Ertz said. "I think we've got a lot of good players on the team and I think we have a lot of guys with a lot of pride that are going to figure this thing out." Ertz reeled in 13 catches for 139 yards and two scores in his last home game versus Dallas, although he had just two catches for eight yards in the first meeting this season. Alshon Jeffery had a touchdown reception in that encounter and found the end zone seven times in seven games before being held without a catch on two targets versus the Raiders last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Philadelphia QB Nate Sudfeld is expected to receive his first action of the season after Foles and the rest of the starters depart.

2. Dallas LB Sean Lee has 41 of his team-leading 93 tackles in the last three games.

3. Eagles rookie DE Derek Barnett had two sacks and a forced fumble in the first encounter versus the Cowboys.

PREDICTION: Cowboys 21, Eagles 13

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Trends - Dallas at Philadelphia

ATS Trends
Dallas

Cowboys are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC East.
Cowboys are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games on grass.
Cowboys are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Cowboys are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 17.
Cowboys are 5-15-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 games in December.
Cowboys are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cowboys are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Eagles are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Eagles are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Eagles are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. NFC.
Eagles are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Eagles are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC East.
Eagles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in December.
Eagles are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Dallas

Over is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 10-1 in Cowboys last 11 games in December.
Under is 7-1 in Cowboys last 8 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 vs. NFC.
Over is 26-8-3 in Cowboys last 37 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 18-6 in Cowboys last 24 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Cowboys last 8 games in Week 17.
Under is 8-3 in Cowboys last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 13-5 in Cowboys last 18 games on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 vs. NFC East.

Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Over is 11-3 in Eagles last 14 vs. NFC East.
Over is 40-14-1 in Eagles last 55 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 19-7 in Eagles last 26 games in December.
Over is 35-17 in Eagles last 52 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Philadelphia.
Road team is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Preview: Jets at Patriots
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The New England Patriots have the No. 1 seed within their grasp and can clinch home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs by beating the visiting New York Jets on what is expected to be a frigid Sunday afternoon. The Jets are a bitter rival of the Patriots, who had to overcome a 14-point deficit in a 24-17 win over New York in Week 6.

New England knows the value of securing home field -- it has advanced to the Super Bowl in five of the six seasons in which it had the No. 1 seed and hoisted the Lombardi Trophy three of those times (2003, 2014, 2016). Coach Bill Belichick was peppered with questions about the Patriots' surprise signing of veteran Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison earlier this week but left no doubt where his focus is. “Well, we’re playing the Jets this week,” Belichick said. “I don’t really know what that has to do with it. Maybe I’m missing something. I don’t know.” New York, which has dropped three in a row and eight of 10 since a three-game winning streak, has struggled on the road this season with its lone victory coming over winless Cleveland (17-14) in Week 5.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -15.5. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE JETS (5-10): Starting quarterback Josh McCown was lost for the season in Week 14 at Denver and backup Bryce Petty has struggled in his place, completing only 47.4 percent of his passes (36 of 76) for 312 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. Christian Hackenberg, a second-round pick out of Penn State in 2016, has yet to take a snap in the NFL but reportedly has been working with the first team in practice this week and may see the field against New England. Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins had eight catches for 46 yards and a TD in the first meeting while Jermaine Kearse and Robby Anderson combined for eight receptions for 155 yards. Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is expected to be inactive for the third straight game.

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (12-3): Tom Brady leads the NFL with 4,387 yards passing, but he has four touchdowns and four interceptions over the past three games and completed only 52.8 percent of his passes in the earlier matchup against the Jets. One potential concern for New England -- star tight end Rob Gronkowski, who snagged both of Brady's scoring passes in Week 5, was not at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, although he's not listed on the injury report. Running back Dion Lewis was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring twice and setting season highs with 129 yards on 24 carries in last week's 37-16 win over Buffalo. The Patriots rank among the bottom fourth in the league with an average of 119.7 yards rushing allowed.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brady has 11 TD passes and zero interceptions in his last five home games versus New York.

2. Jets RB Bilal Powell, who missed the earlier matchup, has rushed for a TD in three of his last four games.

3. The Patriots have won lost 11 of the last 13 regular-season meetings.

PREDICTION: Patriots 26, Jets 16

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - N.Y. Jets at New England

ATS Trends
N.Y. Jets

Jets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC East.
Jets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
Jets are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC.
Jets are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Jets are 6-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Jets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Jets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Jets are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Jets are 14-5-2 ATS in their last 21 games in December.
Jets are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Jets are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Jets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

New England

Patriots are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Patriots are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
Patriots are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
Patriots are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Patriots are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS win.
Patriots are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Patriots are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 games in Week 17.
Patriots are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 vs. AFC.
Patriots are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Patriots are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC East.
Patriots are 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 home games.
Patriots are 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 games overall.
Patriots are 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 games following a straight up win.
Patriots are 79-38-2 ATS in their last 119 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
N.Y. Jets

Over is 5-0 in Jets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Jets last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-1 in Jets last 6 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-1 in Jets last 6 games in Week 17.
Under is 8-2 in Jets last 10 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Jets last 8 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Jets last 7 vs. AFC East.
Under is 5-2 in Jets last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in Jets last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 11-5 in Jets last 16 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

New England

Under is 6-0 in Patriots last 6 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Patriots last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games in December.
Under is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Over is 24-7 in Patriots last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 8-3 in Patriots last 11 games overall.
Over is 48-20 in Patriots last 68 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Patriots last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 66-31 in Patriots last 97 games on fieldturf.
Over is 51-25 in Patriots last 76 home games.

Head to Head

Home team is 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Jets are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
Underdog is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
Over is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings in New England.
Jets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in New England.
Over is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Preview: Browns at Steelers
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a first-round bye and still have an outside shot at the No. 1 seed when they host the winless Cleveland Browns in Sunday's regular-season finale. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is unsure how much he will play his starters versus Cleveland, which is trying to avoid becoming the second NFL team to finish 0-16.

Pittsburgh's only chance at wresting the top overall seed from New England is to have the Patriots lose at home to the New York Jets. Tomlin said it will likely be an "11th-hour decision" as to how much playing time to give his starters but insisted there will be no "empathy" toward the plight of the Browns factoring into his thoughts. "More important than anything is we lay a foundation of our plan and get going in terms of things we need to do to play well. That's always been our mentality," Tomlin insisted. "Those are things (playing) we'll decide later in the week." Cleveland is 1-30 under coach Hue Jackson, who said he expects to be back next season regardless of whether the Browns join the 2008 Detroit Lions as the only teams in history to go winless in a 16-game season.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -11. O/U: 38

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-15): Cleveland has lost five in a row to Pittsburgh, including a 21-18 setback at home in the season opener, and it's hard to envision that streak ending after the team has been limited to 10 points or fewer in four of the past six games. Quarterback DeShone Kizer has had a rocky rookie season with nine touchdowns versus a league-worst 21 interceptions, including two picks in each of the last three games. Running back Isaiah Crowell rushed for a career-best 152 yards in the 2016 regular-season finale against Pittsburgh, but he was held to 33 yards on 17 carries in the Week 1 loss. The defense has been stout against the run, yielding 97.1 yards per game.

ABOUT THE STEELERS (12-3): Star wide receiver Antonio Brown, who has 101 receptions and NFL-best 1,533 yards, already has been ruled out for the second straight game with a calf injury. Despite his absence, Pittsburgh rolled over Houston 34-6 last week as Ben Roethlisberger threw for 226 yards and two scores, including one to promising rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster, who has 32 of his 49 receptions over his past six games. Running back Le'Veon Bell, the NFL's third-leading rusher with 1,291 yards, managed only 32 in the season opener and could be a candidate to sit out or see limited time. Pittsburgh's defense ranks second in the league with 50 sacks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Roethlisberger has thrown as least two TD passes in seven straight games versus Cleveland.

2. Browns WR Josh Gordon has been quiet since returning from his suspension, but he has 21 catches in his last two versus the Steelers.

3. Pittsburgh went to the Super Bowl (2008, 2010) the last two times it earned a first-round bye.

PREDICTION: Steelers 23, Browns 16

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Cleveland at Pittsburgh

ATS Trends
Cleveland

Browns are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Browns are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 games following a straight up loss.
Browns are 15-36-1 ATS in their last 52 games overall.
Browns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in December.
Browns are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games on grass.
Browns are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Browns are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Browns are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Browns are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games.
Browns are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 vs. AFC.
Browns are 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 vs. AFC North.
Browns are 5-16-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Browns are 7-24 ATS in their last 31 games following a ATS loss.
Browns are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Steelers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Steelers are 9-3-2 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Steelers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Steelers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Steelers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Steelers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Steelers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Under is 5-1 in Browns last 6 games in Week 17.
Under is 4-1 in Browns last 5 vs. AFC.
Under is 4-1 in Browns last 5 vs. AFC North.
Under is 4-1 in Browns last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Browns last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Browns last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 36-12-3 in Browns last 51 games in December.
Under is 18-6 in Browns last 24 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-7 in Browns last 26 games on grass.
Over is 10-4 in Browns last 14 road games.
Under is 7-3 in Browns last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Steelers last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Steelers last 6 games in Week 17.
Under is 9-2 in Steelers last 11 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Steelers last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Over is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games on grass.
Under is 21-7 in Steelers last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 14-5 in Steelers last 19 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-2 in Steelers last 7 vs. AFC North.
Under is 21-9 in Steelers last 30 vs. AFC.
Under is 37-18-1 in Steelers last 56 games overall.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Browns are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Browns are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Preview: Texans at Colts
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Indianapolis Colts look to snap a six-game losing streak when they host the Houston Texans in the season finale for both teams on Sunday. Both squads enter the contest with a long list of injuries, including to star quarterbacks Andrew Luck and DeShaun Watson, which derailed their respective playoff hopes early in the season.

Jacoby Brissett will make his 15th start of the season for the Colts, whose last win was a 20-14 decision at Houston. Brissett threw a pair of scoring passes in that game to T.Y. Hilton and surpassed 300 yards for the only time in his career. The Texans will turn to T.J. Yates under center after both Tom Savage and Taylor Heinicke were sidelined with concussions. The situation is so dire at quarterback for Houston that they signed Josh Johnson as an emergency backup earlier in the week.
TV: 1 p.m.CBS. LINE: Colts -3.5. O/U: 41.5.

ABOUT THE TEXANS (4-11): Houston, which has placed 18 players on injured reserve this season, may also be minus star receiver DeAndre Hopkins (1st in NFL in receiving touchdowns with 13), who missed practice while dealing with a calf injury. Houston ranks last in the NFL, allowing 27.6 points a game, and has lost five straight games. The Texans have surrendered 79 points in the past two outings while Yates has completed just 19 of 47 passes for 211 yards over that span.
AB0UT THE COLTS (3-12): Sunday could mark the end of the line for coach Chuck Pagano, who is on the hot seat as his team will miss the playoffs for the third straight year. Indianapolis has already locked up at least the third pick in the next NFL draft and could grab the second pick if it loses and Giants beat the Redskins on Sunday. The game could also be the finale in Indianapolis for running back Frank Gore, who said he wants to return for a 14th season but would like to play for a team with a stronger quarterback and offensive line.

EXTRA POINTS
1. Texans RB Alfred Blue rushed for a season-high 108 yards on 16 carries in last week's 34-6 loss against the Steelers.
2. The Colts' 20-14 win earlier in the season snapped a three-game losing streak in the series.
3. Colts TE Jack Doyle had eight receptions for 63 yards in the team's first meeting.

PREDICTION: Colts 24, Texans 20

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Houston at Indianapolis

ATS Trends
Houston

Texans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Texans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Texans are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Texans are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Texans are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Texans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Texans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC South.
Texans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Texans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Texans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
Texans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Indianapolis

Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Colts are 29-11 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Colts are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win.
Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
Colts are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC South.

OU Trends
Houston

Over is 4-0 in Texans last 4 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Texans last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 vs. AFC.
Under is 8-2 in Texans last 10 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games in Week 17.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Under is 11-4 in Texans last 15 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 20-8 in Texans last 28 games in December.
Under is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games following a straight up loss.

Indianapolis

Under is 7-0 in Colts last 7 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Colts last 4 home games.
Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 6-0 in Colts last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 7-0 in Colts last 7 vs. AFC.
Under is 4-0 in Colts last 4 vs. AFC South.
Under is 6-1 in Colts last 7 games in Week 17.
Under is 7-2 in Colts last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 22-7 in Colts last 29 games in December.
Over is 5-2 in Colts last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings in Indianapolis.
Underdog is 4-0-2 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Road team is 5-0-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Under is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.
Texans are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Preview: Redskins at Giants
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

While neither team has anything for which to play, there is one notable storyline when the New York Giants host the Washington Redskins in Sunday's regular-season finale between the bitter NFC East rivals. There's a chance that both quarterbacks -- Washington's Kirk Cousins and New York's Eli Manning -- could be with different teams next season.

The Redskins have used the franchise tag on Cousins in each of the past two seasons, so speculation already has begun on whether he will end up on the free-agent market. "I'm looking at the future as Sunday against the New York Giants," Cousins said. "That's really where my future is right now." Among the many lowlights for New York was the controversial one-game benching of Manning, who, like Cousins, prefers to focus on the immediate task at hand -- avenging a 20-10 loss in Washington on Thanksgiving Day. "I think in football you never know when your last game is going to be," Manning said. "It's a physical game, so you always treat it like it's your last. So, I'm just going about it, try to play well and move the offense."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Redskins -3. O/U: 37.5

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (7-8): Cousins, who needs 65 passing yards to reach 4,000 for the third straight season, rallied Washington past New York with a pair of second-half touchdown passes in the previous meeting. After a pair of rocky performances in back-to-back drubbings at Dallas and the Los Angeles Chargers, he has five touchdowns against one interception in home wins over Arizona and Denver the past two weeks. Wideout Jamison Crowder was a bright spot on Thanksgiving with seven catches for 141 yards and a touchdown while rookie Samaje Perine ran for 100 yards. Washington notched four of its 40 sacks on Thanksgiving.

ABOUT THE GIANTS (2-13): Losers of five in a row, New York had the look of a team playing out the string in a meek 23-0 setback in Arizona last week that dropped the team to 0-3 under interim coach Steve Spagnuolo. Manning was benched following an ugly performance in the first matchup against Washington, when he was limited to a season-low 113 yards passing. Manning could be without his leading receiver in tight end Evan Engram (bruised ribs) and can't rely on a running game that is ranked 29th with an average of 85.9 yards. New York also will be without safety Landon Collins and cornerback Janoris Jenkins.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Manning has thrown for 879 yards and six TDs in his last three at home versus the Redskins.

2. A win will give Washington three consecutive years without a losing season for the first time since 1999-2001.

3. New York benched CB Eli Apple on Wednesday due to conduct detrimental to the team.

PREDICTION: Giants 20, Redskins 19

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Washington at N.Y. Giants

ATS Trends
Washington

Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Redskins are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Redskins are 12-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Redskins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in December.
Redskins are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Redskins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Redskins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Redskins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC East.
Redskins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

N.Y. Giants

Giants are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Giants are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in Week 17.
Giants are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Giants are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Giants are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Giants are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Giants are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
Giants are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Washington

Over is 4-0 in Redskins last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Redskins last 4 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Redskins last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 8-1 in Redskins last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Under is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games in December.
Over is 10-3 in Redskins last 13 vs. NFC East.
Over is 13-4 in Redskins last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 16-5 in Redskins last 21 road games.
Over is 20-7 in Redskins last 27 vs. NFC.
Over is 19-7 in Redskins last 26 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 13-5 in Redskins last 18 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 22-10 in Redskins last 32 games following a ATS win.

N.Y. Giants

Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 6-2 in Giants last 8 games in December.
Under is 9-3 in Giants last 12 games on fieldturf.
Under is 8-3 in Giants last 11 home games.
Under is 8-3 in Giants last 11 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 12-5 in Giants last 17 games in Week 17.
Under is 7-3 in Giants last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Giants last 13 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

Under is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings in New York.
Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Underdog is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Preview: Packers at Lions
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

A Week 17 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers had the potential to be a meeting with playoff impact just a few weeks ago. Instead, both teams will be playing out the schedule when the Lions host the Packers on Sunday.

Green Bay's season went off the rails due to injury, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers the most significant of the bunch, and coach Mike McCarthy is looking to give younger players like 24-year wide receiver Trevor Davis a chance in the finale. "He'll benefit from playing," McCarthy told reporters of Davis. "You don't want to be a one-dimensional player. If you look at Trevor's first two years, when he comes into the game, everyone identifies the speed. He has to be able to do the other things -- the quick gain, the double moves and the ability to run the crossing routes, and route discipline that goes with it. You don't want to be a guy who can just run deep. He's doing (those things). He's working hard at it." The Lions go into the finale answering questions about the job security of head coach Jim Caldwell, who has yet to win a playoff game in four years with the team. “I appreciate everything Coach Caldwell does," quarterback Matthew Stafford told reporters. "I think he’s a really good leader of men. I think he does a great job in our locker room, helping get us ready to go play football and the rest is up to the players to go out there and make plays and win games."

TV: 1 p.m. ET FOX. LINE: Lions -6.5. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE PACKERS (7-8): Green Bay placed Rodgers back on injured reserve and expects to be without several other players, but the healthy ones will play on Sunday. "It’s important to play to win," McCarthy told reporters. "To me this isn’t preseason. That would be the wrong message to send to locker room, and a terrible message to send to your fans. We’re going there to win, and if our players are healthy I expect them to play." Brett Hundley will again get the start at quarterback but will likely be without wide receivers Jordy Nelson (shoulder) and Davante Adams (concussion).

ABOUT THE LIONS (8-7): Stafford heads into the final weekend of the season fourth in the NFL in passing yards at 4.123, but Detroit sits last in the NFL in rushing at an average of 78 yards. "My job is to do whatever I can to help us win games," offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter told reporters when asked about the struggles in the running game. "So far, we've won more than we've lost. There's a bunch of things we could do better. ... We've got to keep getting better at everything." One issue with the running game is a series of injuries along the offensive line, and center Travis Swanson (concussion), guard T.J. Lang (foot) and tackle Rick Wagner (ankle) are all questionable for Sunday.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Lions CB Nevin Lawson (concussion) is not practicing this week and is doubtful for the finale.

2. Packers RB Aaron Jones (knee) is doubtful.

3. Detroit snapped a three-game losing streak in the series with a 30-17 win at Green Bay on Nov. 6.

PREDICTION: Lions 27, Packers 21

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Green Bay at Detroit

ATS Trends
Green Bay

Packers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Packers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games in December.
Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Packers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
Packers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 17.
Packers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
Packers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Packers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Packers are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

Detroit

Lions are 4-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Lions are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Lions are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
Lions are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC North.
Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Lions are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games in December.
Lions are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.

OU Trends
Green Bay

Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Packers last 7 games in December.
Over is 5-1 in Packers last 6 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-1 in Packers last 6 games in Week 17.
Over is 5-1 in Packers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Over is 16-5 in Packers last 21 vs. NFC.
Over is 21-7 in Packers last 28 games overall.
Over is 6-2 in Packers last 8 vs. NFC North.
Over is 6-2 in Packers last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-3 in Packers last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Packers last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 35-17 in Packers last 52 road games.

Detroit

Under is 10-2 in Lions last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Lions last 8 games in December.
Over is 6-2 in Lions last 8 home games.
Over is 9-3 in Lions last 12 games in Week 17.
Over is 5-2 in Lions last 7 vs. NFC.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 17-5 ATS in their last 22 meetings.
Packers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Detroit.
Packers are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

Preview: 49ers at Rams
Gracenote
Dec 28, 2017

The San Francisco 49ers were destined for a top-three draft pick before handing the reins to Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback, and now the franchise is looking up. Garoppolo will try to finish the season on a five-game winning streak when he leads the 49ers into the finale against the host Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

San Francisco was 1-10 before installing Garopollo as the starting quarterback on Dec. 3, and the winning streak is not altering the team's plans for the future. "I’m definitely enjoying things more right now," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters. "It’s always more nice to win, but the plans for us and the way we see the future and everything like that, nothing’s changed. This is part of the process. We’ve got one more game left, then we’ll relax for just a little bit, and really looking forward to the offseason also." The Rams had their own turnaround while going from 4-12 last season to 11-4 and NFC West champions under first-year coach Sean McVay, and Sunday's finale will not have an impact on the team's postseason position. McVay is expected to sit most of his key players to ensure their health for the playoffs.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: 49ers -3.5. O/U: 43.5

ABOUT THE 49ERS (5-10): Garoppolo and the San Francisco offense had no trouble scoring points against the top defense in the league in last week's 44-33 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. "Jimmy is playing great football for us at the quarterback position," 49ers left tackle Joe Staley told reporters. "It is probably the most important position in team sports. He is doing a terrific job out there. He raises all ships up there, and everybody is playing really good football right now. We have a close locker room. I am really proud to be a part of it. It is pretty special here." Garoppolo is averaging 312.5 yards with four touchdowns in the last four games.

ABOUT THE RAMS (11-4): Quarterback Jared Goff, star defensive lineman Aaron Donald and even MVP candidate running back Todd Gurley are expected to sit on Sunday. "Everything that we do is intentional and designed to be the best for our team and for our players," McVay told reporters. "I think they understand that. I know sometimes people may not always agree, but when situations like this come up, we talk about it. It's a nice luxury to be able to have, but you want to make sure you handle it the right way for our team." Gurley leads the league in rushing (1,305) but could be passed by Kansas City rookie Kareem Hunt (1,292) and Pittsburgh's LeVeon Bell (1,291).

EXTRA POINTS

1. 49ers LB Reuben Foster (neck) is expected to play Sunday.

2. The Rams will start Sean Mannion at QB.

3. Los Angeles earned a 41-39 win at San Francisco on Nov. 21 behind three TDs from Gurley.

PREDICTION: 49ers 35, Rams 28

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Trends - San Francisco at L.A. Rams

ATS Trends
San Francisco

49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
49ers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
49ers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games.
49ers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC West.
49ers are 11-24-1 ATS in their last 36 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
49ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
49ers are 5-14-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
49ers are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
49ers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

L.A. Rams

Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Rams are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
Rams are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Rams are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 home games.
Rams are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Rams are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Rams are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 17.

OU Trends
San Francisco

Under is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 vs. NFC.
Under is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 vs. NFC West.
Under is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 road games.
Over is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 games in Week 17.
Over is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-5 in 49ers last 16 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

L.A. Rams

Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games overall.
Over is 5-0 in Rams last 5 games in December.
Over is 7-1 in Rams last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-1 in Rams last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 10-2 in Rams last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 9-2 in Rams last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games in Week 17.
Over is 10-3 in Rams last 13 games on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Rams last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rams last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rams last 7 vs. NFC West.
Over is 9-4 in Rams last 13 vs. NFC.

Head to Head

49ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Sports Authority Field, Denver, Colorado

Preview: Chiefs at Broncos
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Kansas City Chiefs won’t be at full strength for their regular-season finale Sunday against the host Denver Broncos in hopes of ensuring they are as healthy as possible for the playoffs. The Chiefs, who are locked into the AFC’s No. 4 seed, will rest quarterback Alex Smith and potentially several other key players.


Patrick Mahomes II will start in place of Smith, making him the first rookie quarterback to start for Kansas City in a non-strike game since Steve Fuller did it in 1979. "We're in a position where we can do that," Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters. "It gives the kid some experience. That's the reason. Listen, the Broncos are a good football team, real good defense. It'll be a great experience for him to go against that crew." The Broncos will take a look at a young quarterback of their own, giving Paxton Lynch his fourth career start and second of the season. The Chiefs have won four straight meetings, including a 29-19 home win in Week 8 in which the Broncos committed five turnovers.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Broncos -3.5. O/U: 38.5


ABOUT THE CHIEFS (9-6): Kansas City has won three straight and appears to be back on track following a stretch of six losses in seven games. The offense is clicking again, but it will be interesting to see how effective it is with Mahomes under center and other key players likely playing limited roles. The defense has seen a dramatic turnaround, holding three straight opponents under 350 total yards and forcing nine turnovers after ranking near the bottom of the league in total defense for most of the season.

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (5-10): Denver ranks second in total defense but 22nd in scoring defense, due in large part to the offense’s 31 turnovers setting up opponents with favorable field position. The Broncos hope Lynch can do a better job of taking care of the ball than Trevor Siemian and Brock Osweiler did. Unfortunately for Lynch, he is likely to be without No. 2 receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who has torched the Chiefs for 188 receiving yards in his last two games against them.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Kansas City TE Travis Kelce has averaged 131.3 receiving yards in his last three games against Denver.

2. Denver RB C.J. Anderson needs 54 yards to become the team's first 1,000-yard rusher since Knowshon Moreno in 2013.

3. Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas needs 108 receiving yards for his six consecutive 1,000-yard season.


PREDICTION: Chiefs 23, Broncos 20

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Trends - Kansas City at Denver

ATS Trends
Kansas City

Chiefs are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC West.
Chiefs are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Chiefs are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Chiefs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
Chiefs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Chiefs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Chiefs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

Denver

Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Broncos are 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in December.
Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Broncos are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
Broncos are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. AFC West.
Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Broncos are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Broncos are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Broncos are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Broncos are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Under is 4-0 in Chiefs last 4 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-0 in Chiefs last 4 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Chiefs last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 6-1 in Chiefs last 7 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Chiefs last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Chiefs last 5 vs. AFC.
Under is 10-3 in Chiefs last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Chiefs last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-1 in Chiefs last 16 games in Week 17.
Under is 5-2 in Chiefs last 7 games in December.
Over is 7-3 in Chiefs last 10 road games.
Under is 35-16-1 in Chiefs last 52 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Denver

Under is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 vs. AFC.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Broncos last 9 games in December.
Under is 7-2 in Broncos last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Broncos last 16 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 11-5 in Broncos last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 34-16-1 in Broncos last 51 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Chiefs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in Denver.
Road team is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Preview: Bengals at Ravens
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

Marvin Lewis looks to play the role of spoiler in what appears to be his game as head coach of the Bengals when Cincinnati visits the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The Ravens have won five of their last six games and currently hold down the No. 5 seed in the AFC, but still need a win to lock up a playoff berth.

"We're a team, that if we get it, we'll be a team to be reckoned with," Baltimore defensive back Eric Weddle said. If the Ravens lose, they can still get into the playoffs with a loss by the Tennessee Titans or the Buffalo Bills, both of whom are 8-7. The Bengals snapped a three-game slide last week, throwing a dagger into the Detroit Lions' playoff hopes. Lewis, who has coached the Bengals for the past 15 years, announced a few weeks ago that he'd be stepping aside at the end of the season but no official announcement has come from the team.
TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens - 9.5. O/U: 40.5.

ABOUT THE BENGALS (6-9): Andy Dalton was picked off five times and fumbled another time in the team's first matchup of the season, a 20-0 Ravens' win in the season opener. Cincinnati doesn't expect to have the services of linebacker Vontaze Burfict (shoulder) or rookie running back Joe Mixon (ankle). Giovani Bernard, who relieved Mixon and ran for 116 yards and the game-clinching touchdown against the Lions last week, expects to make the start.
ABOUT THE RAVENS (9-6): Coach John Harbaugh criticized the NFL's decision to move the kickoff for Sunday's game from 1 p.m to 4:25 p.m. because he fears the later start on New Year's Eve could affect the size of the crowd at M&T Bank Stadium. "I don't think the NFL did us any favors by moving it back," Harbaugh told reporters earlier in the week. "But they don't care about us." Baltimore enters the game ranked fourth in the NFL, allowing just 18.1 points, and may try to control the ball on the ground behind power running back Alex Collins who scored five touchdowns in a four-game stretch recently but has failed to hit pay dirt in the past two outings.

EXTRA POINTS
1. Ravens WR Jeremy Maclin missed the previous game with a knee injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Bengals.
2. Bengals WR A.J. Green went over the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the sixth time in his seven-year NFL career.
3. After the Bengals won five straight in the series, the Ravens have won two of the past three meetings.

PREDICTION: Ravens 20, Bengals 10

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Trends - Cincinnati at Baltimore

ATS Trends
Cincinnati

Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC.
Bengals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Bengals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Bengals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Bengals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Bengals are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 games in December.
Bengals are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Baltimore

Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December.
Ravens are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. AFC North.
Ravens are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Ravens are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Ravens are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Ravens are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Ravens are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Under is 9-2 in Bengals last 11 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bengals last 5 games in Week 17.
Under is 17-5 in Bengals last 22 games following a ATS win.
Under is 12-4 in Bengals last 16 games on fieldturf.
Under is 12-4 in Bengals last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 8-3 in Bengals last 11 road games.
Under is 8-3 in Bengals last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Bengals last 7 vs. AFC.
Under is 12-5 in Bengals last 17 games following a straight up win.
Under is 12-5 in Bengals last 17 vs. AFC North.
Under is 16-7 in Bengals last 23 games overall.
Under is 35-16 in Bengals last 51 games in December.

Baltimore

Over is 4-0 in Ravens last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-1 in Ravens last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Ravens last 6 vs. AFC North.
Under is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 games in Week 17.
Over is 6-2 in Ravens last 8 games in December.
Over is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 7-3 in Ravens last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Baltimore.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Preview: Bills at Dolphins
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Buffalo Bills find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they remain in contention for a playoff berth entering the final week of the regular season. The Bills will look to end a 17-year playoff drought on Sunday with a win over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, but they'll need some help to boot.

In addition to completing a season sweep of Miami, Buffalo would require a Baltimore loss to Cincinnati or have Tennessee and the Los Angeles Chargers lose to Jacksonville and Oakland, respectively. "It's exciting, I've got to believe, for this city," Bills coach Sean McDermott said. "(This organization is) in a position that we haven't been in, this city hasn't been in, for a number of years." Unfortunately for the Dolphins, they are in a familiar position as losses in seven of nine games have the team set to miss the playoffs for the 14th time in the last 16 seasons. "I feel like we've let a lot of things slip through our fingers and that’s where we've got to understand, when you're a young player, sometimes you forget how valuable every game is," Dolphins coach Adam Gase said.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -2.5. O/U: 42.5

ABOUT THE BILLS (8-7): LeSean McCoy resides fourth in the league in rushing with 1,128 yards, although the six-time Pro Bowl selection was limited to just 50 yards on 20 carries in Buffalo's 24-16 win over Miami on Dec. 17. McCoy was still productive with a rushing and receiving touchdown in that contest while also eclipsing 10,000 career yards, causing the 29-year-old to breathe a sigh of relief. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor tossed a touchdown pass and rushed for another against Miami, but was held out of the end zone the following week in a 37-16 rout by New England.

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (6-9): Gase and Jarvis Landry each downplayed a deeper meaning to a sideline spat in last week's 29-13 loss at Kansas City, with the coach saying "it's part of the game - it just happens" while the wideout said he was merely having a conversation. Landry recorded 10 of his NFL-leading 103 catches in the last meeting with Buffalo while running back Kenyan Drake erupted for 113 scrimmage yards and a rushing score in that contest. Drake, who has found his stride since the in-season trade of Jay Ajayi to Philadelphia, got off to a fast start with runs of 31 and 19 yards in the first quarter.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Miami QB Jay Cutler benefited from plenty of short-yardage completions in the encounter versus Buffalo, but was done in by three interceptions.

2. Bills WR Deonte Thompson had four catches for 91 yards last week after mustering five receptions for 77 yards in his previous four games.

3. The Dolphins are minus-13 in turnover differential, while their 28 turnovers are tied for second most in the league.

PREDICTION: Dolphins 20, Bills 16

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Trends - Buffalo at Miami

ATS Trends
Buffalo

Bills are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bills are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC East.
Bills are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Bills are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Bills are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Miami

Dolphins are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Dolphins are 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Dolphins are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Dolphins are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games in December.
Dolphins are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Dolphins are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Dolphins are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Dolphins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Dolphins are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Dolphins are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Dolphins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC East.
Dolphins are 5-23 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Dolphins are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.

OU Trends
Buffalo

Over is 5-1 in Bills last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Bills last 10 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games in Week 17.
Over is 8-2 in Bills last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Bills last 8 games in December.
Over is 15-6 in Bills last 21 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 10-4 in Bills last 14 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-3 in Bills last 10 games overall.

Miami

Over is 5-0 in Dolphins last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Dolphins last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Over is 5-1 in Dolphins last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-1 in Dolphins last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Dolphins last 11 vs. AFC East.
Over is 8-2 in Dolphins last 10 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 games in December.
Over is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 vs. AFC.
Under is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-2 in Dolphins last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Dolphins last 7 games on grass.
Over is 11-5 in Dolphins last 16 games in Week 17.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Favorite is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Preview: Jaguars at Titans
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

For the AFC South champion Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday's contest against the host Tennessee Titans is nothing more than a tune-up for the postseason. For the Titans, it means much, much more, as they can clinch a wild-card berth with a victory.

Tennessee, which has gone eight straight seasons without a playoff appearance, needs to break out of its funk in a hurry as it enters the matchup having lost three in a row - including last week's 27-23 home setback against the Los Angeles Rams. The Titans also would reach the postseason with losses by Buffalo and the Los Angeles Chargers, but they may have to play their season finale without DeMarco Murray after the running back suffered a torn MCL versus the Rams. Jacksonville, which is locked in as the third seed in the AFC, will be fielding its starters as it attempts to avenge a 37-16 home loss to Tennessee in Week 2. The Jaguars lead the NFL in sacks (52) and rank second in points allowed (253) despite last week's 44-33 defeat at San Francisco.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Titans -3. O/U: 42

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (10-5): Leonard Fournette needs to gain 29 yards on the ground to join Fred Taylor (1,223) as the only rookies in franchise history to rush for 1,000. The 22-year-old from LSU also aims to record a rushing touchdown for the fourth consecutive game. Blake Bortles, who threw for a career-high 382 yards last week, has passed for 995 and nine touchdowns with only one interception in his last three visits to Tennessee.

ABOUT THE TITANS (8-7): With Murray's status in question, Derrick Henry is prepared to carry the load against the Jaguars. "I don't know how many carries I'm going to get," Henry, who leads the club with 693 rushing yards, told the team's website. "But I'm going to make the most of my opportunities, and it's all about how we execute those." In addition to Murray, Tennessee also could be without cornerback Logan Ryan, who missed the loss to the Rams with an ankle injury and has not practiced this week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Defense is not their only strong suit as the Jaguars top the league with an average of 145.3 rushing yards.

2. Tennessee S Kevin Byard is tied for second in the NFL with six interceptions.

3. Jacksonville DE Yannick Ngakoue leads the league with six forced fumbles.

PREDICTION: Jaguars 31, Titans 13

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Jacksonville at Tennessee

ATS Trends
Jacksonville

Jaguars are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Jaguars are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Jaguars are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC South.
Jaguars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
Jaguars are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Jaguars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
Jaguars are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Jaguars are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Jaguars are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Jaguars are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 17.

Tennessee

Titans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Titans are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Titans are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Titans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Titans are 21-43-4 ATS in their last 68 games overall.
Titans are 16-36-3 ATS in their last 55 vs. AFC South.
Titans are 15-35-1 ATS in their last 51 games following a ATS win.
Titans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Titans are 7-19-2 ATS in their last 28 games in December.
Titans are 13-38-4 ATS in their last 55 vs. AFC.
Titans are 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Titans are 12-40-2 ATS in their last 54 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Jacksonville

Under is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-1 in Jaguars last 7 games in December.
Under is 6-1 in Jaguars last 7 vs. AFC.
Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games on grass.
Over is 7-2 in Jaguars last 9 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Jaguars last 13 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 7-3 in Jaguars last 10 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.

Tennessee

Under is 6-1 in Titans last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-1 in Titans last 6 home games.
Over is 13-5-1 in Titans last 19 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-2 in Titans last 7 games on grass.
Over is 10-4 in Titans last 14 vs. AFC South.
Over is 17-7-1 in Titans last 25 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Titans last 10 games in Week 17.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Tennessee.
Favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Home team is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Jaguars are 9-3-2 ATS in their last 14 meetings.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

Preview: Cardinals at Seahawks
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to stretch their playoff streak to six consecutive seasons, but defeating the visiting Arizona Cardinals on Sunday won't solely do the trick. The Seahawks also need Atlanta to lose to Carolina in order to grab the NFC's final wild-card berth.

Russell Wilson has passed for 3,762 yards and 32 touchdowns but has been shaky over the last two weeks with efforts of 142 and 93 yards. "I think we can be a little bit better and I think I can be a little bit sharper," Wilson said at a press conference. "Other than that, we've been very successful throwing the ball all year. I don't think it's anything that we're doing or anything like that, I think we just have to be a little bit sharper." Arizona will miss the playoffs for the second straight season, and coach Bruce Arians is shooting down rumors that Sunday will be his final game with the team. "I'm getting a little tired of it, yeah," Arians told reporters. "There will come a time and place when we decide what we are going to do. I guess Larry (Fitzgerald) has put up with this for like, eight years, so I guess I can put up with it for one."

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Seahawks -9. O/U: 38.5

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (7-8): Fitzgerald signed a contract for next year but hasn't yet committed to playing despite another standout campaign that includes 101 receptions for 1,101 yards. The 34-year-old is the fifth player in NFL history to record five straight 100-catch seasons, and his first against the Seahawks - provided he doesn't get shut out - will stretch his streak to 211 games with a reception, which would tie Tony Gonzalez for the second-longest in league history. Pass rusher Chandler Jones, who has registered a league-leading 15 sacks, has recorded 5.5 and two forced fumbles in four career games against Seattle.

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (9-6): Wilson has been impressive in the fourth quarter with a league-best 18 touchdown passes, and he also has terrorized the Cardinals with nine TDs and zero interceptions over the last four meetings. The lack of a running game - Wilson's 550 yards are nearly three times as many as any running back on the active roster - has helped drag down the passing attack, and Seattle ranks 16th in total offense at 332.7 yards per game. Pass rushers Frank Clark (nine sacks) and Michael Bennett (8.5) are having big seasons for a defensive unit that hopes to have middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (team-best 130 tackles) closer to full strength from his hamstring injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Cardinals are 3-1 in Seattle during Arians' tenure.

2. Seattle TE Jimmy Graham has recorded 10 touchdown receptions, including two in a 22-16 road win over the Cardinals on Nov. 9.

3. Arizona S Antoine Bethea (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve, ending a season in which he made a career-best five interceptions.

PREDICTION: Seahawks 19, Cardinals 13

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Trends - Arizona at Seattle

ATS Trends
Arizona

Cardinals are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 17.
Cardinals are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games in December.
Cardinals are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC.
Cardinals are 6-15-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win.
Cardinals are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC West.
Cardinals are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cardinals are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Cardinals are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.

Seattle

Seahawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Seahawks are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 games in December.
Seahawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Seahawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends
Arizona

Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. NFC.
Over is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. NFC West.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 games in Week 17.
Under is 10-4 in Cardinals last 14 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Under is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Cardinals last 13 games following a ATS win.

Seattle

Under is 9-2 in Seahawks last 11 vs. NFC.
Under is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 vs. NFC West.
Under is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games in Week 17.
Over is 7-2 in Seahawks last 9 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 15-7 in Seahawks last 22 games in December.

Head to Head

Underdog is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Road team is 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Preview: Saints at Buccaneers
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

With a playoff berth already secured, the New Orleans Saints aim for the NFC South title when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Saints need just a victory to claim the crown but also would finish atop the division with either a loss by Carolina or a tie by both clubs.

New Orleans put itself in position to win the division by bouncing back from a loss at Atlanta in Week 14 with victories over the New York Jets and Falcons. The title would be the first since 2011 for the Saints, who went 7-9 in four of their last five seasons - including each of the last three. Tampa Bay hopes to avoid ending the campaign with a six-game losing streak, as it has not been victorious since recording a 30-20 win at Miami on Nov. 19. Each of the Buccaneers' last four setbacks has been by fewer than seven points, including last week's 22-19 defeat at Carolina.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Saints -6.5. O/U: 50.5

ABOUT THE SAINTS (11-4): Drew Brees eclipsed 70,000 career passing yards last week, joining Peyton Manning and Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to accomplish the feat. With his 239 yards against Atlanta, he raised his season total to 4,089 - extending his league record to 12 consecutive campaigns of 4,000 or more. Michael Thomas (98) is one of two players to have at least 90 receptions in each of his first two seasons in the NFL and needs five catches to surpass Jarvis Landry (194 from 2014-15) for most in his first two campaigns.

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (4-11): Mike Evans leads the team with 946 receiving yards and can join Randy Moss and A.J. Green as the only players in NFL history with at least 1,000 in each of their first four seasons. Jameis Winston lost three fumbles in last week's setback and has gone eight consecutive starts without a victory. Rookie Chris Godwin suffered an ankle injury against Carolina and has not practiced this week while fellow wide receiver DeSean Jackson hopes to return from a similar ailment that kept him out of action versus the Panthers.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brees leads the NFL with a 71.9 completion percentage and can eclipse Sam Bradford's 71.6 mark last season for the best in league history.

2. Tampa Bay's Gerald McCoy leads all NFL defensive tackles with 39.5 sacks since 2013.

3. New Orleans RB Alvin Kamara is tied for first among NFL rookies with 75 receptions.

PREDICTION: Saints 34, Buccaneers 17

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Trends - New Orleans at Tampa Bay

ATS Trends
New Orleans

Saints are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Saints are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 vs. NFC South.
Saints are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Saints are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games.
Saints are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win.
Saints are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Saints are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games on grass.
Saints are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 vs. NFC.
Saints are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Saints are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games in Week 17.

Tampa Bay

Buccaneers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Buccaneers are 24-49-1 ATS in their last 74 home games.
Buccaneers are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Buccaneers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC South.
Buccaneers are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Buccaneers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 17.
Buccaneers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Buccaneers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Buccaneers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NFC.

OU Trends
New Orleans

Under is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Saints last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Saints last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 13-3 in Saints last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Saints last 5 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Saints last 8 games following a straight up win.
Over is 6-2 in Saints last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Saints last 8 vs. NFC.
Over is 5-2 in Saints last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Saints last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Tampa Bay

Under is 5-0 in Buccaneers last 5 home games.
Under is 4-0 in Buccaneers last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-1 in Buccaneers last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-1 in Buccaneers last 6 vs. NFC South.
Over is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-4-1 in Buccaneers last 15 games in December.
Under is 5-2 in Buccaneers last 7 vs. NFC.
Under is 11-5-1 in Buccaneers last 17 games on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Home team is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Preview: Panthers at Falcons
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Atlanta Falcons can clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday, but they won’t face a pushover opponent because the Carolina Panthers need a road win to retain their hopes of an NFC South title. The Falcons need a win or a Seattle loss to claim the final playoff spot in the NFC.


Atlanta was knocked out of contention for the division title with a 23-13 loss at New Orleans last week, while Carolina kept alive its hopes of a division crown when Cam Newton’s rushing touchdown with 35 seconds left lifted the Panthers to a 22-19 win over Tampa Bay. The Panthers could still end up seeded anywhere from second to fifth in the NFC playoffs, though they need a win and some help from multiple other teams to improve upon the No. 5 seed they’re in line for with a loss or a New Orleans victory at Tampa Bay. Regardless, Carolina plans to play its starters and play to win, perhaps while keeping one eye on the scoreboard in case the result becomes irrelevant. The Panthers, who have won seven of their last eight, snapped a three-game losing streak against the Falcons with a 20-17 home win in Week 9.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Atlanta -4. O/U: 45.


ABOUT THE PANTHERS (11-4): Carolina continues to get the job done in the trenches, ranking fourth in rushing offense and sixth in run defense. The guys who power that ground game – Newton and running backs Jonathan Stewart and Christian McCaffrey – will be among the first relegated to the bench if the Saints open a big lead against the Buccaneers. The defense that was dominant early in the season has given up bigger chunks of yardage of late but also has forced 10 turnovers in the past three games.

ABOUT THE FALCONS (9-6): Atlanta has crept into the top 10 in the league in total offense after a slow start, but the Falcons managed only 331 total yards in last week’s loss at New Orleans. Matt Ryan is likely to surpass 4,000 passing yards for the seventh straight season, but his numbers represent a big dropoff from a year ago, and star receiver Julio Jones is battling ankle and thumb injuries. The defense has been excellent against the run most of the season but especially of late, holding three straight opponents and four of the last five under 100 rushing yards.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Ryan has averaged 349.8 passing yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions in his past four games against the Panthers.

2. Carolina DEs Julius Peppers (11) and Mario Addison (10.5) are the only pair of NFC teammates with double-digit sacks.

3. Atlanta LB Deion Jones is the only player in the league with at least 125 tackles (128) and three interceptions (3).


PREDICTION: Falcons 20, Panthers 17

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Trends - Carolina at Atlanta

ATS Trends
Carolina

Panthers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Panthers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Panthers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Panthers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Panthers are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Panthers are 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Panthers are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Panthers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC South.

Atlanta

Falcons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Falcons are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Falcons are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Falcons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Carolina

Over is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 games overall.
Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 10-3 in Panthers last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 9-3-1 in Panthers last 13 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 games in December.
Over is 19-7-1 in Panthers last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Panthers last 8 vs. NFC South.

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 games overall.
Under is 4-0-1 in Falcons last 5 games in December.
Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 vs. NFC.
Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 7-1 in Falcons last 8 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Falcons last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Falcons last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 vs. NFC South.
Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games in Week 17.
Under is 19-7-1 in Falcons last 27 games on grass.
Under is 19-7 in Falcons last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 13-5-1 in Falcons last 19 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 10-4 in Falcons last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 57-25-4 in Falcons last 86 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Home team is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Underdog is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Panthers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 meetings in Atlanta.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 31, 2017
Where: StubHub Center, Carson, California

Preview: Raiders at Chargers
Gracenote
Dec 29, 2017

The Los Angeles Chargers need to defeat the visiting Oakland Raiders on Sunday and also receive a lot of help if they want to claim an AFC wild-card spot. The Chargers rebounded from an 0-4 start to remain alive in Week 17 as they seek their first playoff appearance since 2013.

In addition to beating Oakland, the Chargers need Jacksonville to defeat Tennessee and have either Baltimore beat Cincinnati or Miami knock off Buffalo to land a berth. "The one common denominator is us winning. I can't find one yet where we can lose and still make it," quarterback Philip Rivers said at a press conference. "So we've got to take care of our business. Obviously, we're all playing at the same time. We can only control what we can control." While Los Angeles has a lot for which to play, the Raiders are wrapping up a highly disappointing campaign and looking to end a three-game losing streak. "My mindset is to prepare like I always do and just go lay it all out there like I always try to," Oakland quarterback Derek Carr told reporters. "I'm pumped up to play against a division rival. They have a lot that they're playing for and we want to go in there and finish the season with a win."

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -8. O/U: 42

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (6-9): Carr (3,253 yards, 21 touchdowns) has topped 3,000 yards in all four of his NFL seasons, but this year's output was a step back from his stellar 2016 campaign in which he threw for 3,937 yards with 28 touchdowns and just six interceptions - half of this season's total of 12. Turnovers have been a constant problem - the Raiders are 29th in margin at minus-12 - and offensive coordinator Todd Downing accepted responsibility for the drop from sixth in total offense last season to tied for 19th this year. Star pass rusher Khalil Mack has 10.5 sacks, giving him 36.5 over the last three seasons.

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (8-7): Rivers has passed for 4,128 yards with 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in a standout campaign and needs just 39 yards to become the ninth player in NFL history to reach 50,000 for his career. Receiver Keenan Allen (93 catches, 1,260 yards) also is chasing a milestone as eight receptions will allow him to break LaDainian Tomlinson's mark of 100 in 2003 for most in a season in franchise history. The Chargers (plus-10) rank fifth in the takeaway category behind an opportunistic defense led by pass rushers Joey Bosa (11.5 sacks) and Melvin Ingram (10) and cornerback Casey Hayward (four interceptions).

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Chargers posted a 17-16 win over Oakland on Oct. 15 to halt a four-game slide in the all-time series.

2. The Raiders are tied for last in the league with five interceptions as CB Sean Smith is the team leader with two.

3. Los Angeles RB Melvin Gordon (1,012 rushing yards) is expected to play despite suffering a sprained left ankle in last Sunday's win over the New York Jets.

PREDICTION: Chargers 30, Raiders 24

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Trends - Oakland at L.A. Chargers

ATS Trends
Oakland

Raiders are 3-0-2 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Raiders are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Raiders are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Raiders are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games on grass.
Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Raiders are 3-8-2 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Raiders are 2-6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Raiders are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC.
Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Raiders are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Raiders are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

L.A. Chargers

Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Chargers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Chargers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Chargers are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Chargers are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up win.
Chargers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Chargers are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. AFC.
Chargers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Chargers are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 home games.
Chargers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC West.
Chargers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Chargers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 17.
Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Chargers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
Chargers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Oakland

Under is 6-0 in Raiders last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Raiders last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Raiders last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Raiders last 4 games in December.
Under is 4-0 in Raiders last 4 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Raiders last 6 games on grass.
Under is 7-1 in Raiders last 8 vs. AFC West.
Under is 8-3 in Raiders last 11 road games.
Over is 36-14-2 in Raiders last 52 games following a ATS win.

L.A. Chargers

Under is 4-0-1 in Chargers last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Chargers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Chargers last 4 vs. AFC West.
Under is 6-0 in Chargers last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 10-1 in Chargers last 11 games in Week 17.
Under is 9-1 in Chargers last 10 vs. AFC.
Under is 6-1 in Chargers last 7 games on grass.
Under is 8-2-1 in Chargers last 11 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Chargers last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 20-6-1 in Chargers last 27 games in December.
Under is 15-5-1 in Chargers last 21 games overall.
Under is 26-9-1 in Chargers last 36 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-3-1 in Chargers last 12 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 21-8 in Chargers last 29 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Chargers last 7 home games.

Head to Head

Road team is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Underdog is 15-2 ATS in their last 17 meetings.
Raiders are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.
Under is 16-5-1 in the last 22 meetings in Los Angeles.

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 17

Sunday, December 31

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CINCINNATI (6 - 9) at BALTIMORE (9 - 6) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-2 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 3-2 straight up against BALTIMORE 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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GREEN BAY (7 - 8) at DETROIT (8 - 7) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 67-40 ATS (+23.0 Units) in December games since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 72-44 ATS (+23.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 62-38 ATS (+20.2 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
DETROIT is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
DETROIT is 134-173 ATS (-56.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

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

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BUFFALO (8 - 7) at MIAMI (6 - 9) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 71-99 ATS (-37.9 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.
MIAMI is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) in December games since 1992.

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

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CAROLINA (11 - 4) at ATLANTA (9 - 6) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 113-83 ATS (+21.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) in December games since 1992.
CAROLINA is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-2 straight up against CAROLINA 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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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 4) at TAMPA BAY (4 - 11) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 straight up against TAMPA BAY 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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JACKSONVILLE (10 - 5) at TENNESSEE (8 - 7) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 30-52 ATS (-27.2 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NY JETS (5 - 10) at NEW ENGLAND (12 - 3) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) in December games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 62-37 ATS (+21.3 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
NY JETS are 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.

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

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HOUSTON (4 - 11) at INDIANAPOLIS (3 - 12) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CLEVELAND (0 - 15) at PITTSBURGH (12 - 3) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) revenging a loss against opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses this season.
CLEVELAND is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points since 1992.

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

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WASHINGTON (7 - 8) at NY GIANTS (2 - 13) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 62-94 ATS (-41.4 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (5 - 10) at MINNESOTA (12 - 3) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-34 ATS (-23.4 Units) in road games in December games since 1992.
CHICAGO is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in road games in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
MINNESOTA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in dome games this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in games played on turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) off a win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (8 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (13 - 2) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 38-61 ATS (-29.1 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OAKLAND (6 - 9) at LA CHARGERS (8 - 7) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 34-60 ATS (-32.0 Units) in December games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 33-57 ATS (-29.7 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

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

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ARIZONA (7 - 8) at SEATTLE (9 - 6) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 68-39 ATS (+25.1 Units) in December games since 1992.

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

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KANSAS CITY (9 - 6) at DENVER (5 - 10) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.

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

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SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 10) at LA RAMS (11 - 4) - 12/31/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA RAMS is 184-230 ATS (-69.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 184-230 ATS (-69.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 84-119 ATS (-46.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 132-181 ATS (-67.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 143-182 ATS (-57.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LA RAMS is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in home games versus division opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 62-95 ATS (-42.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 against the spread versus LA RAMS over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 straight up against LA RAMS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NFL

Week 17

Trend Report

Sunday, December 31

CHICAGO @ MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Minnesota is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

GREEN BAY @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Green Bay's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games at home

HOUSTON @ INDIANAPOLIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 14 games when playing Indianapolis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games

NY JETS @ NEW ENGLAND
NY Jets is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New England
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Jets's last 8 games when playing on the road against New England
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Jets
New England is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

WASHINGTON @ NY GIANTS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington's last 14 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Giants's last 6 games
NY Giants is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

DALLAS @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games

CLEVELAND @ PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cleveland's last 14 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

JACKSONVILLE @ TENNESSEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Jacksonville's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville's last 5 games
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Jacksonville
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing at home against Jacksonville

CAROLINA @ ATLANTA
Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games

CINCINNATI @ BALTIMORE
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Cincinnati is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

BUFFALO @ MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Buffalo's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 10 games

NEW ORLEANS @ TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
New Orleans is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing at home against New Orleans

OAKLAND @ LA CHARGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Chargers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Chargers's last 5 games
LA Chargers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

SAN FRANCISCO @ LA RAMS
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Rams
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Rams's last 5 games at home
LA Rams is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

ARIZONA @ SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Arizona's last 14 games
Seattle is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

KANSAS CITY @ DENVER
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games

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Week 17

Week 17 games
Bengals (6-9) @ Ravens (9-6)— Ravens win and they’re in; Baltimore won five of last six games, is 3-2-1 as a home favorite this year- they’re 5-2 SU at home, losing to Steelers/Bears. In their last eight games, Ravens outscored opponents 125-61 in 2nd half. Bengals lost three of last four games, are 3-3 as road underdogs, losing away games by 3-15-16-4-27 points. Baltimore (+3) blanked Bengals 20-0 to open season, using five takeaways (+4) and a 154-77 rushing edge, but Ravens are just 2-6 in last eight series games- Bengals won two of last three visits here. Favorites are 6-4 vs spread in AFC North games this year. Over is 8-3 in last 11 Raven games, under is 4-2 in Cincy’s last six road games.

Packers (7-8) @ Lions (8-7)— Detroit is 2-3 in its last five games, 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 12-14-10 points, but they’re only 3-4 SU at home, which is why they’ll miss playoffs. Packers are 3-7 since Rodgers first got hurt; they’re 3-4 on road, 3-2 as road underdogs. Green Bay is -6 in turnovers in its last two games, with no takeaways. Detroit (-2.5) won first meeting 30-17 at Lambeau in Week 9; they threw for 353 yards (10.4 ypa). Teams split last eight series games; Packers won last two visits here, 27-23/31-24. Favorites are 5-4-1 vs spread in NFC North games this season. Last three Lion games stayed under the total; four of last five Green Bay games went over total.

Bills (8-7) @ Dolphins (6-9)— Buffalo (-3) held on to beat Miami 24-16 at home two weeks ago; Bills were +3 in turnovers, converted 7-15 on 3rd down. Buffalo needs win here and lot of help to make playoffs for first time since ’99. Bills are 3-2 in last five games, 2-5 on road, 0-1 as road favorites- their road wins were at Falcons/Chiefs. Miami lost seven of its last nine games; but they’re 4-2 SU at home, 2-0-1 as home underdogs, losing to Bucs/Raiders. Buffalo is 6-3 in last nine series games; teams split last four games played here. Home teams are 8-1-1 vs spread in AFC East games this season. Over is 7-1-1 in Dolphins’ last nine games, 7-3 in Buffalo’s last ten games.

Panthers (11-4) @ Falcons (9-6)— Atlanta clinches playoff berth with win; Carolina clinches NFC South with win and Saints loss. Panthers won their last three games, scoring 27 ppg; they are 5-2 on road, 3-1 as road underdogs, with losses at Bears/Saints. Falcons won five of last seven games, are 4-3 at home SU/ATS- they scored only 10 points on four red zone drives in Superdome Sunday. Panthers (-1) won first meeting 20-17 in Week 9, outrushing Falcons 201-53 wth a 16-yard edge in field position. Falcons won three of last four series games; Panthers lost 20-13/48-33 in last two visits here. Home favorites are 6-3 vs spread in NFC South games this year. Five of last six Carolina games went over total; last four Atlanta games stayed under.

Saints (11-4) @ Buccaneers (4-11)— New Orleans clinches NFC South and home game next week with win here. Saints are 11-2 since an 0-2 start, but losses came in last two road games; they’re already in playoffs. In its last three games, NO is just 9-33 on 3rd down. Saints are 3-3 on road, 2-0 as road favorites. Buccaneers lost five in row, 10 of their last 11 games; they’re 3-4 at home, 2-2 as home underdogs. Saints (-7) drilled Tampa Bay 30-10 in Week 9, blocking punt for TD, outgaining Bucs 407-200. NO won 10 of last 12 series games; they’re won four of last five visits here, losing 16-11 here LY. Home teams are 7-3 vs spread in NFC South games this year, 1-0 as underdogs. Under is 6-2 in Bucs’ last eight games, 5-1 in Saints true road games.

Jaguars (10-5) @ Titans (8-7)— Titans need win to make playoffs; they waxed Jacksonville 37-16 (-1.5) in Week 2, running ball for 179 yards with +2 turnover ratio- Titans had 17-yard edge in field position. Jaguars/Tennessee split season series the last eight years;. Jaguars lost last three visits here, by 2-3-14 points. Jaguars won seven of last nine games; they’re 4-3 on road, 2-3 as road favorites- they scored TDs on 12 of last 13 red zone drives. Tennessee lost last three games; they’re 5-2 at home, losing to Raiders, Rams. Seven of their last nine games were decided by 5 or less points. Favorites are 7-3 vs spread in AFC South games this year. Four of last five Jaguar games went over the total.

Jets (5-10) @ Patriots (12-3)— New England needs win to lock up #1 seed in AFC. Patriots won, covered last four home games. Under is 7-3-1 in their last eleven games. In their last six games. NE outscored opponents 88-35 in second half. Jets lost three in row, eight of last 10 games- they are 2-2-1 as road underdogs, losing away games by 9-25-3-5-23-12 points, beating Cleveland for only road win. Pats (-9.5) won first meeting 24-17 in Week 6; both teams had 23 first downs and converted over 50% on 3rd down. Patriots won three in row, 11 of last 13 series games; Jets are 0-6 in Foxboro since winning a 2010 playoff game here. Home teams are 8-1-1 vs spread in AFC East games this season.

Texans (4-11) @ Colts (3-12)— Short week for Houston after Christmas loss vs Steelers; they’ve now lost five games in row, are 0-3-1 vs spread in last four road games, losing away games by 3-3-26-7-11-38 points. Indy lost its last six games, is 1-4 vs spread in last five; Colts are 1-3 vs spread in last four games as home underdogs. Colts (+7) won 20-14 in Houston in Week 9, first game after Texans QB Watson went down for year. Houston was scoreless in two trips to red zone. Texans won three of last four series games; they won last two visits here, 16-10/22-17. Favorites are 7-3 vs spread in AFC South games this year. Over is 8-4 in last dozen Houston games; last seven Colt games stayed under the total.

Browns (0-15) @ Steelers (11-3)— Cleveland is 1-30 last two years, 3-12 vs spread this season, 1-6 as road underdogs- in their last four games, Browns were outscored 54-10 in second half. Steelers can get #1 seed in AFC with win and Jets’ win in NE (yeah, sure). Pittsburgh won nine of last ten games, is 3-3 as home favorites- their last three home games were decided by total of seven points. Pitt blocked punt for TD in 21-18 (-8.5) Week 1 win over the Browns; total yardage was just 290-237- Steelers ran ball for only 35 yards, had 144 penalty yards. Steelers won five in row, 13 of last 15 series games; Browns lost their last 13 games here. Favorites are 6-4 vs spread in AFC North games this year. Over is 4-1 in Pittsburgh’s last five home games.

Redskins (7-8) @ Giants (2-13)— Washington is 3-2 in its last five games; they’re 2-5 on road, 0-1 as road favorite- they lost last three road games, by 3-24-17 points. Redskins are 8 of last 34 on 3rd down. Giants lost last five games, are 1-6 at home, 2-4 as home underdogs- their one home win was over Kansas City in OT. Washington (-7) beat the Giants 20-10 in first meeting on a Thursday, holding NJ to 86 passing yards- Giants were 2-14 on 3rd down, averaged 2.8 ypa. Washington won three of last four series games, but they’ve lost four of last five visits here. Favorites are 7-3 vs spread in NFC East games this season. Four of last five Redskin games stayed under total, as have five of Giants’ last six games.

Bears (5-10) @ Vikings (12-3)— Vikings can get #1 seed in NFC with win here and Eagle loss to Dallas. Minnesota won 10 of last 11 games; they’re 5-1 as home favorites this year- their one home loss was 14-7 to Detroit. In last six games, Viking foes are 17-75 on 3rd down. Chicago won two of last three games, outscoring opponents 42-7 in 2nd half; Bears are 3-4 as road underdogs. Minnesota (-3.5) won first meeting 20-17, despite averaging only 3.9 ypa; Vikings were +2 in turnovers- they’re 5-1 in last six series games. Bears lost last five visits to Twin Cities, by 7-3-4-21-28 points. Favorites are 5-4-1 in NFC North games this season. Three of last four Viking games stayed under total; four of last five Chicago games stayed under.

Cowboys (8-7) @ Eagles (13-2)— Dallas won three of last four games, but laid egg at home vs Seattle LW and is out of playoffs. Cowboys are 5-2 on road, 1-3 vs spread as underdogs so far this season. Eagles are 5-2 as home favorites this year they’re 12-1 in last 13 games, winning last three, by 8-5-3 points. Philly (-4) outscored Dallas 30-0 in 2nd half, beat Cowboys 37-9 in Week 11, running ball for 215 yards, holding Cowboys without a TD, with a +4 turnover ratio. Road team won six of last nine series games; Dallas won four of last five visits here. Favorites are 7-3 vs spread in NFC East games this season. Seven of last eight Cowboy games stayed under total; four of last six Philly games stayed under.

Raiders (6-9) @ Chargers (8-7)— Will be weird atmosphere; not sure which team will have more fans. Bolts can still get in playoffs with win here and some help; they beat Oakland 17-16 (+3.5) in Week 6, with +2 turnover ratio- Raiders didn’t score on their only red zone trip. Oakland won four of last five series games; they won 37-29/19-16 in last two visits to San Diego. Raiders lost their 3rd straight game 13-10 in frigid Philly Monday night, so short week here; they’re 2-3 as road underdogs this season. Chargers won won five of last six games, are 2-2 as home favorites- they won last four games in Carson. Home teams are 6-2-1 vs spread in AFC West games this year. Nine of last ten Charger games stayed under total.

Cardinals (7-8) @ Seahawks (9-6)— Seattle gained TOTAL of 285 yards on 108 plays in their last two games, but they still get in playoffs with win and an Atlanta loss; Hawks lost three of last four home games, are 1-5 as home favorites this year. Seahawks beat Arizona 22-16 (-6) in first meeting, despite converting only 3-13 on 3rd down, 108 penalty yards. Road team is 5-1-1 in last seven series games; Cardinals won three of last four visits here. Arizona is 3-2 in its last five games, but is 0-4 vs spread as road underdogs, losing away games by 12-27-10-5 points, with wins at Colts/49ers. Home teams are 1-7-1 vs spread in NFC West games this season. Under is 7-4 in last 11 Seahawk games, 3-0 in Arizona’s last three games.

Chiefs (9-6) @ Broncos (5-10)— Denver is 2-9 in its last 11 games after starting year 3-1, with wins over Colts/Jets; they’re 4-3 at home, 1-3 as home favorites. Broncos did run ball for 372 yards in last two games. Lynch is expected to start at QB for Denver, which insists on running QB tryouts during season. Chiefs won last three games after a 1-6 skid; they lost last four road games. KC already clinched AFC West; they’ve got playoff game next week. Chiefs (-7) beat Denver 29-19 in first meeting, with five takeaways (+3) and 16-yard edge in field position- they started five drives in Denver territory. Chiefs won last four series games; they won 29-13/30-27 in last two visits here. Home teams are 6-2-1 vs spread in AFC West games this year. Six of Chiefs’ last seven games stayed under total, as have five of last six Bronco games.

49ers (5-10) @ Rams (11-4)— Rams won NFC West, have home playoff game next week, would expect some key guys to get time off here. 49ers won five of last six games after 0-9 start with Garoppolo now 6-0 as an NFL starter; Niners are 5-2 as road underdogs- they averaged 7+ ypa in each of last four games. LA won huge road game in Seattle/Nashville last two weeks to reach playoff for first time in 13 years. Rams (-2.5) won first meeting 41-39 in Week 3, averaging 10.4 ypa- they had eight plays of 20+ yards. Teams split last six meetings; three of last four were decided by 3 or less points. Home teams are 1-7-1 vs spread in NFC West games this season. Under is 5-2 in 49ers’ road games; Rams’ last four games went over total.

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 17

Sunday, December 31

Cincinnati @ Baltimore

Game 301-302
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
128.762
Baltimore
134.922
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 6
36
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
by 10
41
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+10); Under

Green Bay @ Detroit

Game 303-304
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Green Bay
127.523
Detroit
131.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 4
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 7 1/2
43 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(+7 1/2); Under

Buffalo @ Miami

Game 305-306
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
133.819
Miami
127.249
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 6 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 2 1/2
42
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(-2 1/2); Over

Carolina @ Atlanta

Game 307-308
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
133.412
Atlanta
139.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 6 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3
45 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-3); Over

New Orleans @ Tampa Bay

Game 309-310
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
134.716
Tampa Bay
131.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 3 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 7 1/2
50
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+7 1/2); Over

Jacksonville @ Tennessee

Game 311-312
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Jacksonville
132.469
Tennessee
132.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Jacksonville
Even
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 3 1/2
41
Dunkel Pick:
Jacksonville
(+3 1/2); Over

NY Jets @ New England

Game 313-314
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Jets
124.324
New England
141.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New England
by 17 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New England
by 15 1/2
44
Dunkel Pick:
New England
(-15 1/2); Over

Houston @ Indianapolis

Game 315-316
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
121.706
Indianapolis
128.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indianapolis
by 7
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indianapolis
by 3 1/2
41
Dunkel Pick:
Indianapolis
(-3 1/2); Under

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh

Game 317-318
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
127.652
Pittsburgh
135.557
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 8
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 14
38
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+14); Over

Washington @ NY Giants

Game 319-320
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
128.423
NY Giants
129.515
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Giants
by 1
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 3
37 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Giants
(+3); Over

Chicago @ Minnesota

Game 321-322
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
127.811
Minnesota
141.709
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 14
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 11 1/2
39 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-11 1/2); Over

Dallas @ Philadelphia

Game 323-324
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
135.419
Philadelphia
130.299
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 5
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
39
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-2 1/2); Over

Oakland @ LA Chargers

Game 325-326
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
124.896
LA Chargers
136.823
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Chargers
by 12
40
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Chargers
by 7 1/2
43
Dunkel Pick:
LA Chargers
(-7 1/2); Under

Arizona @ Seattle

Game 327-328
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
126.322
Seattle
139.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 13 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 8 1/2
38 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-8 1/2); Over

Kansas City @ Denver

Game 329-330
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
131.209
Denver
132.106
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 1
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 4
37 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+4); Over

San Francisco @ LA Rams

Game 331-332
December 31, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
133.509
LA Rams
135.897
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Rams
by 2 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
by 2 1/2
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Rams
(+2 1/2); Under

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NFL's biggest betting mismatches: Week 17

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (-6.5, 43.5)

Packers' red-zone dominance vs. Lions' downfield doldrums

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions both came into the 2017 season with plenty of hope - but these NFC North rivals have nothing to play for but price after injuries and inconsistency torpedoed their seasons. But both teams would love to close the season out on a positive note - and in that regard, the visiting Packers have a significant advantage heading into the finale, as they look to continue their red-zone success against a Lions team that has struggled to keep teams off the scoreboard inside the 20.

The Packers can only wonder what could have been after losing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a collarbone injury midway through the season. But Green Bay can hang its hat on the fact that it will end the regular season as one of the top teams in the NFL when it comes to scoring touchdowns in the red zone. The Packers come into Week 17 having scored six points on nearly 61 percent of its trips inside the opposing 20-yard line; only Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Chicago and Oakland have been more prolific.

That spells major problems for the Lions, who have allowed the fourth-most points in the NFC going into the final week of the regular season. It hasn't helped that Detroit has been punished repeatedly deep in its own territory, allowing foes to score touchdowns on more than 61 percent of trips inside the red zone - ahead of only the Packers and Cleveland Browns. Green Bay is a little less scary with Brett Hundley under center, but this is still a mismatch the Packers can exploit Sunday afternoon.

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-10.5, 38.5)

Browns' third-down problems vs. Steelers elite drive-extension skills

This game is creating all sorts of problems for bettors, with the Steelers hinting - but not outright saying - that star players might get some rest in the finale. That has resulted in a line drop of 5 1/2 points - and the line should shift dramatically once the Steelers' roster strategy becomes clear. But no matter what happens, Pittsburgh will come into the game as a heavy favorite thanks in no small part to a significant edge over the visitors when it comes to third-down opportunities.

The Browns will do everything in their power to avoid becoming just the second team in NFL season to finish a season 0-16 - and not joining the 2008 Detroit Lions in league infamy will require a much better effort at defending the Steelers on third down. The Browns rank 24th in the NFL at opposing third-down conversion rate, allowing teams to score or extend drives on 41.1 percent of opportunities. That number jumps to 45.8 percent over the past three games.

Even without knowing what the Steelers will do, bettors should look to Pittsburgh's elite third-down performance as a reason to favor the home side in this one. The Steelers have converted an incredible 44.7 percent of their third-down chances; only the Atlanta Falcons have been better. And over the last three games, Pittsburgh has had no equal, making good on better than 63 percent of its third downs. A repeat performance Sunday will almost certainly secure the Browns a place in NFL history.

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (+1, 44.5)

Jimmy Garoppolo vs. a potential parade of Rams backups

Congratulations to anyone who managed to snag the 49ers +6 when this line opened; things changed quickly once it became clear that the Rams might rest several of its starters this week, with the division title already sewn up and no chance of securing home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. That makes the Rams slight underdogs in oddsmakers' eyes - and gives the 49ers an excellent chance of ending its regular season on an improbable five-game winning streak.

It's no coincidence that the 49ers went from easy mark to world beater once they inserted recent acquisition Jimmy Garoppolo as the starting quarterback. Garoppolo has won all four of his starts, racking up 1,268 passing yards and five touchdowns over that span. He accounted for three touchdowns in last week's 44-33 victory over powerhouse Jacksonville, and has the San Francisco offense averaging a healthy 27.5 points over his four-game stretch; the 49ers have covered three of those four games.

The Rams were in great position to end the 49ers' winning streak - at least in oddsmakers' eyes - before head coach Sean McVay suggested that resting players was "a luxury we want to take advantage of." Even if quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley and other stars make the start, it's a virtual certainty they won't be on the field in the second half, regardless of how the first 30 minutes play out. This game means a lot more to the visiting team - and that should be reflected in the result.

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-9, 38.5)

Cardinals' penalty-drawing prowess vs. Seahawks' lack of discipline

The Seahawks face a simple objective heading into the final week of the season: Win, and they still have a shot at the playoffs. Host Seattle is an overwhelming favorite in Sunday's encounter with the rival Arizona Cardinals, but that doesn't mean much considering how disappointing the Seahawks have been as a home cover this season (2-5 ATS). And while Arizona is the inferior team in oddsmakers' eyes, it has a major advantage in the penalty department.

Arizona hasn't exactly been a model franchise this season - its 107 accepted penalties are 10th-most in the NFL. But no team has drawn as many penalty flags as the Cardinals (121), resulting in a plus-14 penalty differential that ranks fourth overall. Even more significantly, Arizona's plus-173 penalty-yard margin is the best in the NFL. Arizona fell 22-16 to Seattle in their prior encounter, but drew 12 Seahawks penalties for a whopping 108 yards - a development that contributed to the tight score.

That game serves as a suitable microcosm for the Seahawks' season, one that has been marred by a crippling lack of discipline. Seattle's 140 accepted penalties are 17 more than the next-closest team, and its 1,242 accepted penalty yards exceed runner-up Houston's total by a whopping 225 yards. It's no surprise, then that the Seahawks also rank at the bottom of the league ledger in penalty differential (minus-42) and penalty-yard margin (minus-389).

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NFL opening line report: Setting lines for Week 17 is always a challenge for oddsmakers
Patrick Everson

“Early sharp money is on Atlanta, but it’s doubtful this will get too out of hand, considering the Panthers still have something to play for.”

Sportsbooks would love to have all the lines up already for the final week of the NFL’s regular season, but enough uncertainties exist in pivotal games that some numbers will have to wait until Tuesday. Still, Patrick Everson has some insights on where the lines will land in Week 17, thanks to Scott Cooley, odds consultant for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookmaker.eu%2F%3Fcmpid %3D4437)
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Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (no line)

The line for this NFC East clash is on hold since Philadelphia played in the Week 16 Monday nighter against Oakland. The Eagles (13-2 SU, 10-5 ATS) were awful on their home field, but connected on a last-minute field goal, then picked up a Raiders fumble on one of those last-second lateral plays and scored a touchdown to secure a 19-10 victory as a 10-point favorite.

With that win, Philly clinched home-field advantage for as long as it stays in the NFC playoffs.

Dallas (8-7 SU, 7-7-1 ATS) was eliminated from postseason contention on Sunday, despite being on its home field and with Ezekiel Elliott back in the lineup. The Cowboys dominated the yardage stats against Seattle, but had three turnovers while forcing none, and that was a huge key in a 21-12 loss as a 4.5-point home chalk.

“This one won’t be as glamorous as it would’ve been had Dallas won in Week 16, but it will still deliver decent action given the teams,” Cooley said. “We have to expect Nick Foles will still be playing considering his limited time in the system, and the Eagles are deep, so them limiting starters doesn’t hurt them too much. Philadelphia deserves to be favored here, as it is just a much better team all around.”

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (-3)

Atlanta is clinging to the sixth and final NFC playoff spot, with its Week 16 result putting the defending NFC champion in the likely position of having to win this week to stay in that spot. The Falcons went to New Orleans as a 5.5-point underdog Sunday and couldn’t get the offense going in a 23-13 setback.

Carolina is currently in the wild-card spot of No. 5 in the NFC, but could still win the South Division and, though unlikely, get as high as the No. 2 seed. The Panthers (11-4 SU, 9-6 ATS) barely escaped as a 10-point home fave against Tampa Bay on Sunday, with a last-minute Cam Newton touchdown securing a 22-19 victory.

“Obviously, the Falcons have everything on the line in this one,” Cooley said. “Early sharp money is on Atlanta, but it’s doubtful this will get too out of hand, considering the Panthers still have something to play for.”

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (no line)

Jacksonville is stuck at the No. 3 slot in the AFC, regardless of what happens in Week 17. The Jaguars (10-5 SU, 9-6 ATS) had won seven of eight heading into San Francisco on Sunday, but lost a shootout 44-33 laying 4 points.

However, thanks to Tennessee also losing in Week 16, the Jags clinched the South Division. The Titans (8-7 SU, 7-7-1 ATS) fell to the Los Angeles Rams 27-23 as a 5.5-point home pup, their third straight defeat, yet still managed to hang on to the AFC’s No. 6 seed. The Chargers and Bills remain in contention to swipe that spot from the Titans.

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“It doesn’t feel like the Jags are really in a position to sit players, considering the youth on that team, but you never know,” Cooley said. “Tennessee’s season is on the line. The Titans should be favorites given the situation.”

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (no line)

Los Angeles continues to be a major surprise this season and currently occupies the No. 3 seed in the NFC race, already owning the West Division title. The Rams (11-4 SU, 9-6 ATS) held off Tennessee 27-23 Sunday, failing to cash as 5.5-point road favorites.

The Jimmy Garoppolo era is off to a strong start in San Francisco, with the team 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS since he took over as signal-caller. In Week 16, the 49ers (5-10 SU, 8-7 ATS) had their biggest scoring output of the season, beating Jacksonville 44-33 as a 4-point home ‘dog.

“I definitely don’t expect L.A. to rest any of its young guns, as the Rams need experience and rhythm,” Cooley said. “That said, the public loves Jimmy G and the Niners right now, so we have to be wary of that and the fact that the Rams are in limbo of sorts.”

Cooley said the Rams will certainly be favored, but the number could be a little tighter if it looks like any key players are resting this week.

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Essential Week 17 betting tidbits and odds for NFL Sunday

The Steelers-Browns spread moved 10 points with word that Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin might rest starting running back Le'Veon Bell and starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (-11.5, 39.5)

The Vikings will earn the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoff seeding and a first round bye if they beat the Bears. The fate of Bears coaching staff is tenuous to say the least. Chicago is 15-32 straight up under head coach John Fox.

Minnesota smashed Chicago 38-10 when the two teams faced each other in Week 17 last season.

LINE HISTORY: The books opened with Vikes giving as many as 13 points to the Bears but most shops are dealing Bears +11.5 on Saturday. The total has dropped a half point from the opening line of 40.

TRENDS:

*The Vikings are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games against teams with losing records.
*The under is 5-0 in the Bears’ last five games.

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (+2.5, 39)

There is nothing at stake for either team in this game. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has said all his starters will play but probably not for the whole game. The Cowboys will play all their healthy starters according to head coach Jason Garrett.

LINE HISTORY: The Eagles opened as short chalk but the line quickly flipped once the game became meaningless to Philly.

TRENDS:

*The Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.
*The under is 7-1 in the Cowboys’ last eight games.

New York Jets at New England Patriots (-14.5, 43.5)

Nothing is on the line for the Jets who’ve been eliminated from the playoffs for weeks now. Head coach Todd Bowles had his contract extended which removes his feet from the fire of the New York media. He won’t feel pressured to win a game his team is a two-touchdown underdog to keep from being fired.

The Patriots need to win to secure the top overall seed in the AFC playoffs. The game-time temperature for this game is expected to be around 11 degrees F.

LINE HISTORY: Some shops opened as high as Pats -16.5 and are still at that spread. Others are dealing -15.5 and 14.5. The total opened at 46 and has dropped to as low as 43.

TRENDS:

*The Jets are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games against the Pats.
*The under is 8-3 in New England’s last 11 games.

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-6, 36.5)

The Browns have nothing to play for except their pride as they try to avoid an 0-16 season. The Steelers still have a shot at the top overall seed in the AFC but they are acting under the presumption the Patriots will beat the Jets and take the No. 1 spot.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin won’t say for sure if his starters will play but beat reporters for the team think it’s unlikely quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and running back Le’Veon Bell will play. That would mean Pittsburgh would be without their three key offensive playmakers against Cleveland because All-Pro wideout Antonio Brown is already out with a calf injury.

LINE HISTORY: The Steelers opened as high as 16.5-point chalk but the line has dropped a full 10 points once bettors and bookies got the hint that Pittsburgh would be resting key starters. The total took a major plunge too. It opened at 41 and most shops are now at 36.5.

TRENDS:

*The Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games.
*The Browns are 15-36-1 in their last 52 games.

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (-5.5, 40.5)

Both of these teams have been out of the playoff picture for weeks. Houston can’t keep any of its quarterbacks from getting their heads caved in. Tom Savage is recovering from a series of concussions he picked up this season. T.J. Yates had to leave the game against Pittsburgh while team staff evaluated him for a possible concussion. Taylor Heinicke started the second half against Pitt and promptly got crushed and suffered a head injury himself.

Yates cleared concussion protocol and will start against the Colts and Heinicke is expected to serve as the backup. Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins is not expected to play on Sunday because of a calf injury.

LINE HISTORY: The Colts opened as field goal favorites at most locations and are now giving as many as six points at some books. The total opened at 43 and has dropped to 40.

TRENDS:

*The Texans are 0-4 ATS in their last four games.
*The under is 7-0 in the Colts’ last seven games.

Washington Redskins at New York Giants (+3, 39.5)

The Redskins have been missing key offensive contributors for weeks but that didn’t stop them from putting up 27 points against the league’s best defensive team (Denver) last week. Offensive tackle Trent Williams is officially done for the year and will be out for the next six months. This could be impending free agent Kirk Cousins’ last game as Washington’s quarterback.

Giants interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo is auditioning to be the HC next season. The audition is going great so far. The G-Men are 0-3 SU (1-2 ATS) while being outscored 39-87 since Spagnuolo took over for Ben McAdoo.

LINE HISTORY: The line has bounced around all week between Washington -3 and -3.5. The books are playing with the juice to determine whether they want to be at or over the field goal spread. The total opened at 38.5 and has gone up to 39.5 at some shops.

TRENDS:

*The Redskins are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against NFC East opponents.
*The Giants are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Week 17 games.

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (-6.5, 43)

Both of these NFC North rivals are just playing out the string in this contest. The Lions were elimintated from the playoffs after they lost 26-17 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Lions owner Martha Ford wouldn’t say if head coach Jim Caldwell will return as the head coach next season.

The Packers already placed quarterback Aaron Rodgers on IR. Wide receivers Jordy Nelson and Davante Adams and running back Aaron Jones are all expected to sit this game out due to injuries.

LINE HISTORY: The Lions opened as high as 8.5-point chalk but dropped down a couple points once they had been eliminated from the postseason.

TRENDS:

*The favorite is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings between the Lions and Packers.
*The over is 21-7 in the Packers’ last 28 games.

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (+4, 43.5)

The Rams will rest multiple key starters in preparation for the playoffs including quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley and defensive lineman Aaron Donald. Sean Mannion will start under center for the Rams. He’s attempted 16 regular season pass attempts in his three seasons in the pros.

The 49ers are 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS since Jimmy Garoppolo took over the starting QB job.

LINE HISTORY: The Rams opened as 4-point chalk but the line flipped once oddsmakers learned of coach Sean McVay’s plans to rest his key starters.

TRENDS:

*The 49ers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games.
*The 49ers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against the Rams.

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (-4, 38)

The playoff-bound Chiefs will rest starting quarterback Alex Smith against the Broncos and turn to rookie first round pick Patrick Mahomes II to handle the offensive snaps. Tyreek Hill – Kansas City’s leader in receiving yards – will sit this game out as well.

LINE HISTORY: Denver opened as 1.5-point favorite but the line has grown as more and more KC players get ruled out of this game. The total opened at 39 and has come down a point to 38.

TRENDS:

*The Broncos are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games.
*The under is 6-1 in the Chiefs’ last seven games.

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-9.5, 40)

The Ravens need a win to secure their spot in the AFC playoffs while the Bengals are playing in most likely Marvin Lewis’ last game as head coach.

Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh isn’t happy with the NFL’s decision to move his team’s start time from the early to the late afternoon kickoff. The league wanted all teams with playoff impactions playing at the same time. The Ravens home crowd could be much smaller because the game is taking place on New Year’s Eve.

LINE HISTORY: There’s been no real movement on the spread but the total has dropped from 40.5 to 40.

TRENDS:

*The underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven matchups between the Ravens and Bengals.
*The Ravens are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games against AFC North opponents.

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins (+2.5, 42.5)

The Bills need to be the Dolphins and then get some help in order for them to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 17 years. Buffalo needs the Ravens to lose to the Bengals or both the Chargers and Titans to lose on Sunday for a chance at a postseason berth.

Miami held Bills running back LeSean McCoy to 50 yards on 20 carries in Week 15 but he still found the end zone three times en route to a 24-16 win and ATS cover. The Dolphins have allowed the sixth fewest rushing yards per game over the last three weeks at 81.3. The Bills are dead last in passing offense at just 175.9 yards per game.

LINE HISTORY: The spread opened at 2.5 and a few shops toed the water at a field goal line for a little bit before returning to Bills -2.5.

TRENDS:

*The over is 8-2 in the Dolphins’ last 10 games.
*The home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings between these two sides.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (-3, 42)

The Titans need to win this game to secure an AFC wild card playoff spot. The Jaguars are the AFC South champs and will host a playoff game next weekend. That isn’t keeping them from playing their starters this weekend though.

Field conditions could be an issue in this game. The Titans’ home stadium was the site for the Music City Bowl played on Friday.

LINE HISTORY: The Titans opened as high as 6-point chalk but the line dropped down to a field goal spread once word spread Jacksonville would not be resting its starters for this game.

TRENDS:

*The Jags are 5-1 ATS in their last six games against teams with winning records.
*Tennessee is 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-9, 38.5)

The Seahawks need to beat the Cardinals and see the Panthers top the Falcons in order to qualify for the playoffs. There was a bit of a hub-bub this week when Cards head coach Bruce Arians comments calling Seattle’s CenturyLink field “our home field.”

Arians said this in the locker room addressing his team following the win over the Giants last weekend. Cameras were on and caught the comment. The Cardinals are 3-1 straight up and against the spread playing at Seattle since Arians took over the job in Arizona.

LINE HISTORY: The Seahawks opened as 7.5-point faves and the line moved up to 10 by Saturday. The total opened at 40.5 and has since dropped to 38.5.

TRENDS:

*The Cards are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games.
*The road team is 5-0-1 ATS in the last six games between these two teams.

New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+6.5, 48)

The Saints are definitely going to the playoffs but they can still improve their playoff positioning with a win over the Bucs on Sunday. The Tampa Bay Times reported Dirk Koetter will return as the Buccaneers’ head coach next season despite a 4-11 record this year.

LINE HISTORY: The Saints opened as 7.5-point road faves and the line has dropped a point to rest at a 6.5-point spread. The total opened as high as 50.5 but dropped to 48 by the weekend.

TRENDS:

*The Saints are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games against NFC South foes.
*The under is 5-0 in the Bucs’ last five home games.

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (-3.5, 45)

The Falcons need to either with this game against the Panthers or see the Seahawks fall to the Cardinals in order to punch their ticket to the postseason. The Panthers are still fighting for the NFC South division crown. They need to beat Atlanta and have New Orleans trip up against Tampa Bay.

Falcons starting center Alex Mack is a game-time decision to play against Carolina because of a calf injury. Carolina has the third most takeaways in the league over the last eight games with 17.

LINE HISTORY: The Falcons opened as 3-point home chalk and the line has grown a half point to 3.5 since. The total opened around 47 and has dropped to as low as 45.

TRENDS:

*Carolina is 7-2 ATS in its last nine games.
*The under is 4-0 in the Falcons’ last four games.

Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers (-7.5, 42)

This could resemble a home game for the Raiders who haven’t played in Los Angeles for more than two decades but have a much larger fan base in the area than the Chargers.

“I’m expecting it to be blacked out, regardless of the record that [the Raiders] have and what ours is,” Bolts running back Melvin Gordon told reporters. “I just keep having flashbacks to last year at Qualcomm when there were a million, a zillion Raiders fans there.”

LINE HISTORY: The books opened with the Bolts giving eight points but most shops are now dealing Chargers -7.5. The total opened around 44 but came down to 42.5 since then.

TRENDS:

*The under is 6-0 in the Raiders’ last six games.
*The underdog is 15-2 ATS in the last 17 matchups between these two teams.

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NFL

Sunday, December 31

NFL Game of the Day betting preview and odds: Panthers at Falcons

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (-3.5, 45)

The Atlanta Falcons can clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday, but they won’t face a pushover opponent because the Carolina Panthers need a road win to retain their hopes of an NFC South title. The Falcons need a win or a Seattle loss to claim the final playoff spot in the NFC.

Atlanta was knocked out of contention for the division title with a 23-13 loss at New Orleans last week, while Carolina kept alive its hopes of a division crown when Cam Newton’s rushing touchdown with 35 seconds left lifted the Panthers to a 22-19 win over Tampa Bay. The Panthers could still end up seeded anywhere from second to fifth in the NFC playoffs, though they need a win and some help from multiple other teams to improve upon the No. 5 seed they’re in line for with a loss or a New Orleans victory at Tampa Bay. Regardless, Carolina plans to play its starters and play to win, perhaps while keeping one eye on the scoreboard in case the result becomes irrelevant. The Panthers, who have won seven of their last eight, snapped a three-game losing streak against the Falcons with a 20-17 home win in Week 9.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX.

POWER RANKINGS: Panthers (-3) - Falcons (-1.5) + home field (-3) = Falcons -1.5.

LINE HISTORY: The Falcons opened as 3.5-point home chalk at most shops, money coming in on Atlanta saw that line rise to -4 before returning to the opening number late in the week. The total hit the betting board at 47 and has been bet down at most shops to 45.

WEATHER REPORT: Dome

INJURY REPORT:

Panthers - LB Thomas Davis (Probable, Suspension), DE Charles Johnson (Eligible, Suspension), G Trai Turner (Questionable, Concussion), WR Russell Shepard (Questionable, Shoulder), CB Cole Luke (Questionable, Ankle), DE Demetrious Cox (Questionable, Ankle), LB Jared Norris (I-R, Calf), OT John Theus (I-R, Concussion).

Falcons - G Andy Levitre (Questionable, Tricep), LB Sean Weatherspoon (Questionable, Illness), LB Jordan Tripp (Questionable, Concussion), S Quincy Mauger (I-R, Knee).

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (11-4 SU, 9-6 ATS, 9-6 O/U): Carolina continues to get the job done in the trenches, ranking fourth in rushing offense and sixth in run defense. The guys who power that ground game – Newton and running backs Jonathan Stewart and Christian McCaffrey – will be among the first relegated to the bench if the Saints open a big lead against the Buccaneers. The defense that was dominant early in the season has given up bigger chunks of yardage of late but also has forced 10 turnovers in the past three games.

ABOUT THE FALCONS (9-6 SU, 6-9 ATS, 5-10 O/U): Atlanta has crept into the top 10 in the league in total offense after a slow start, but the Falcons managed only 331 total yards in last week’s loss at New Orleans. Matt Ryan is likely to surpass 4,000 passing yards for the seventh straight season, but his numbers represent a big dropoff from a year ago, and star receiver Julio Jones is battling ankle and thumb injuries. The defense has been excellent against the run most of the season but especially of late, holding three straight opponents and four of the last five under 100 rushing yards.

TRENDS:

* Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.

* Falcons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

* Under is 7-1 in Falcons last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.

* Under is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings.

* Home team is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the road dog Panthers at a rate of 57 percent and the Over is getting 60 percent of the totals action.

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with Iowa State (+4) on Saturday and likes the Panthers (+3 1/2) on Sunday.

The deficit is 625 sirignanos.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, December 31


Chicago @ Washington

Game 801-802
December 31, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
118.202
Washington
122.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 7 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+7 1/2); Under

Minnesota @ Indiana

Game 803-804
December 31, 2017 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
117.812
Indiana
120.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 2 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 3 1/2
212
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+3 1/2); Over

Brooklyn @ Boston

Game 805-806
December 31, 2017 @ 5:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
111.877
Boston
125.862
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 14
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 10
210
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-10); Over

Dallas @ Oklahoma City

Game 807-808
December 31, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
112.019
Oklahoma City
125.632
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 13 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
N/A

Memphis @ Sacramento

Game 809-810
December 31, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
110.322
Sacramento
115.872
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 5 1/2
188
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sacramento
by 2 1/2
194
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(-2 1/2); Under

LA Lakers @ Houston

Game 811-812
December 31, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
111.409
Houston
130.557
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 19
231
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 14 1/2
227
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-14 1/2); Over

Charlotte @ LA Clippers

Game 813-814
December 31, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
118.783
LA Clippers
117.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 1
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 2 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(+2 1/2); Under

Philadelphia @ Phoenix

Game 815-816
December 31, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
115.616
Phoenix
117.102
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 1 1/2
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 3
220
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+3); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 31

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CHICAGO (13 - 22) at WASHINGTON (20 - 16) - 12/31/2017, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in December games this season.
CHICAGO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (22 - 14) at INDIANA (19 - 17) - 12/31/2017, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
INDIANA is 58-40 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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BROOKLYN (13 - 22) at BOSTON (29 - 10) - 12/31/2017, 5:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
BROOKLYN is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-83 ATS (-36.3 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

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

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DALLAS (12 - 25) at OKLAHOMA CITY (20 - 16) - 12/31/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-7 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (11 - 25) at SACRAMENTO (12 - 23) - 12/31/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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LA LAKERS (11 - 23) at HOUSTON (25 - 9) - 12/31/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 52-77 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 202-249 ATS (-71.9 Units) after a division game since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 132-95 ATS (+27.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
HOUSTON is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points since 1996.
HOUSTON is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1996.

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

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CHARLOTTE (13 - 22) at LA CLIPPERS (15 - 19) - 12/31/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 48-62 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (16 - 19) at PHOENIX (14 - 23) - 12/31/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-49 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NBA

Sunday, December 31

Bulls lost their last three games with Washington; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Six of last nine series games went over total. Chicago won 10 of its last 12 games; they covered four of last five road games. Seven of their last nine games went over total. Washington won three of last four games; they covered last three home games. Under is 10-4-1 in their last 15 games.

Pacers won four of last five games with Minnesota; road team won six of last seven series games. Wolves covered their last three games in this building. Minnesota won five of its last six games; they’re 5-5 as road underdogs. Seven of their last nine games went over total. Indiana lost its last three games; they’re 1-5 in last six tries as home favorites. Under is 8-4 in their last dozen games.

Celtics won their last six games with Brooklyn; under is 5-2 in last seven series games. Nets covered their last three visits to Beantown. Brooklyn lost seven of last nine game; they’re 11-6 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 11-3 in their last 14 games. Celtics won three of their last four games; they’re 1-4-1 in last six games as a home favorite. Four of their last six games stayed under total.

Rockets won/covered eight of last ten games with the Lakers, who are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits here. Six of last seven series games went over. Lakers lost last five games and eight of last nine; they covered five of last six games as road underdogs. Eight of their last nine games went over total. Houston lost its last five games; they are 3-6 in last nine games as home favorites. Over is 8-3-1 in their last dozen games.

Thunder won six of last eight games with Dallas; three of last four series games stayed under the total. Mavericks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Dallas won its last three games; they’re 7-2 in last nine games as road underdogs. Four of their last six games went over total. Oklahoma City won six of its last seven games; they’re 6-10-1 as home favorites. Five of their last seven games stayed under total.

Clippers won eight of last ten games with Charlotte; three of last four series games went under the total. Charlotte is 2-3 vs spread in last five series games played here. Hornets lost six of last nine games; they’re 3-0-1 in last four games as road underdogs. Six of their last nine games stayed under total. Clippers won four of last five games, are 8-4 as home favorites- five of their last six games went over total.

Grizzlies won six of last seven games with Sacramento; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Eight of last ten series games stayed under the total. Memphis lost 21 of last 25 games; they’re 8-5 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Sacramento lost three of last four games; they’re 8-7 vs spread at home, 1-2 when favored. Three of their last four games went over total.

Suns won seven of last ten games with Philly; six of last eight series games went over. Sixers are 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits to the desert. 76ers lost 10 of their last 13 games; they’re 2-5 in last seven tries as road underdogs, 0-4 vs spread if they played night before. Six of their last nine games went over total. Phoenix won five of its last seven games; they’re 5-9 as home underdogs. Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

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NBA

Sunday, December 31

Trend Report

CHICAGO @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 12-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

MINNESOTA @ INDIANA
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

BROOKLYN @ BOSTON
Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Brooklyn's last 14 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Boston is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home

MEMPHIS @ SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Memphis is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 8 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Memphis

DALLAS @ OKLAHOMA CITY
Dallas is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas

LA LAKERS @ HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Lakers's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games at home

CHARLOTTE @ LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
LA Clippers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte

PHILADELPHIA @ PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Sunday, December 31


St John's @ Seton Hall

Game 817-818
December 31, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St John's
62.334
Seton Hall
69.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seton Hall
by 7
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seton Hall
by 12
151
Dunkel Pick:
St John's
(+12); Under

Northern Iowa @ Bradley

Game 819-820
December 31, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Iowa
56.314
Bradley
58.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Bradley
by 2 1/2
110
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Iowa
by 1
115 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Bradley
(+1); Under

Providence @ Creighton

Game 821-822
December 31, 2017 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Providence
60.109
Creighton
73.585
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Creighton
by 13 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Creighton
by 8
158
Dunkel Pick:
Creighton
(-8); Under

TX-Arlington @ Appalachian St

Game 823-824
December 31, 2017 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
TX-Arlington
61.443
Appalachian St
52.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TX-Arlington
by 9
166
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-Arlington
by 5
158
Dunkel Pick:
TX-Arlington
(-5); Over

Tulsa @ Tulane

Game 825-826
December 31, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulsa
60.409
Tulane
58.922
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulsa
by 1 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tulane
by 2 1/2
148
Dunkel Pick:
Tulsa
(+2 1/2); Over

Texas State @ Coastal Carolina

Game 827-828
December 31, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
49.504
Coastal Carolina
52.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Coastal Carolina
by 3
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Coastal Carolina
by 7 1/2
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas State
(+7 1/2); Under

UCF @ East Carolina

Game 829-830
December 31, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCF
62.331
East Carolina
47.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UCF
by 15
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UCF
by 10
124 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
UCF
(-10); Over

Georgia Southern @ South Alabama

Game 831-832
December 31, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Southern
54.892
South Alabama
48.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia Southern
by 6 1/2
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia Southern
by 4
140
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Southern
(-4); Over

Indiana State @ Illinois State

Game 833-834
December 31, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana State
56.314
Illinois State
58.732
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois State
by 2 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois State
by 6 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana State
(+6 1/2); Over

Missouri State @ Valparaiso

Game 835-836
December 31, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Missouri State
54.313
Valparaiso
52.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Missouri State
by 1
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Valparaiso
by 1
136
Dunkel Pick:
Missouri State
(+1); Under

Memphis @ Cincinnati

Game 837-838
December 31, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
52.309
Cincinnati
76.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 24 1/2
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 20
130
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-20); Under

Drake @ Southern Illinois

Game 839-840
December 31, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Drake
45.612
Southern Illinois
54.132
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Illinois
by 8 1/2
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Illinois
by 7 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Illinois
(-7 1/2); Under

Georgia State @ Troy

Game 841-842
December 31, 2017 @ 4:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia State
57.103
Troy
57.243
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia State
Even
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Troy
by 2
144
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia State
(+2); Over

LA-Lafayette @ Arkansas St

Game 843-844
December 31, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Lafayette
49.112
Arkansas St
48.003
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA-Lafayette
by 1
167
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA-Lafayette
by 4 1/2
159
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas St
(+4 1/2); Over

LA-Monroe @ AR-Little Rock

Game 845-846
December 31, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Monroe
43.221
AR-Little Rock
38.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA-Monroe
by 5
117
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA-Monroe
by 1
121 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Monroe
(-1); Under

Utah @ Oregon State

Game 847-848
December 31, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
59.892
Oregon State
55.708
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 4
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 1
140
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-1); Over

Georgia @ Kentucky

Game 849-850
December 31, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia
66.452
Kentucky
72.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kentucky
by 6
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kentucky
by 10
144 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia
(+10); Under

South Carolina @ Ole Miss

Game 851-852
December 31, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Carolina
62.312
Ole Miss
60.779
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Carolina
by 1 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ole Miss
by 2 1/2
149
Dunkel Pick:
South Carolina
(+2 1/2); Over

Virginia Tech @ Syracuse

Game 853-854
December 31, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Virginia Tech
64.892
Syracuse
68.775
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Syracuse
by 4
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Syracuse
by 2
141
Dunkel Pick:
Syracuse
(-2); Under

Washington @ UCLA

Game 855-856
December 31, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
59.040
UCLA
71.129
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UCLA
by 12
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UCLA
by 9
163 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
UCLA
(-9); Under

South Florida @ SMU

Game 857-858
December 31, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Florida
41.212
SMU
70.762
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
SMU
by 29 1/2
131
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
SMU
by 23
125 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
SMU
(-23); Over

Washington St @ USC

Game 859-860
December 31, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington St
53.772
USC
70.204
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 16 1/2
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 14
157
Dunkel Pick:
USC
(-14); Over

Colorado @ Oregon

Game 861-862
December 31, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
58.904
Oregon
68.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon
by 10
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon
by 12
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+12); Under

Monmouth @ St Peter's

Game 863-864
December 31, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Monmouth
53.404
St Peter's
54.339
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Peter's
by 1
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Monmouth
by 2
130
Dunkel Pick:
St Peter's
(+2); Under

Iona @ Canisius

Game 865-866
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Iona
56.761
Canisius
53.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iona
by 3 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iona
by 1
147
Dunkel Pick:
Iona
(-1); Over

Rider @ Niagara

Game 867-868
December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rider
52.109
Niagara
55.558
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Niagara
by 3 1/2
167
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Niagara
Pick
175
Dunkel Pick:
Niagara
Under

E Tenn State @ Mercer

Game 869-870
December 31, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
E Tenn State
59.872
Mercer
59.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
E Tenn State
Even
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mercer
by 4
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
E Tenn State
(+4); Under

Tennessee St @ SE Missouri St

Game 871-872
December 31, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee St
50.206
SE Missouri St
51.332
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
SE Missouri St
by 1
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee St
by 1 1/2
136
Dunkel Pick:
SE Missouri St
(+1 1/2); Over

Idaho @ Northern Colorado

Game 873-874
December 31, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Idaho
52..675
Northern Colorado
56.778
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Colorado
by 4
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Colorado
by 1
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Colorado
(-1); Over

East Washington @ North Dakota

Game 875-876
December 31, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
East Washington
46.872
North Dakota
49.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Dakota
by 3
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Dakota
Pick
156 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
North Dakota
Under

Savannah St @ Michigan State

Game 877-878
December 31, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Savannah St
39.541
Michigan State
74.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 35
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 39 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Savannah St
(+39 1/2); N/A

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 31

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ST JOHNS (10 - 3) at SETON HALL (12 - 2) - 12/31/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 2-2 against the spread versus ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 3-1 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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N IOWA (8 - 5) at BRADLEY (10 - 4) - 12/31/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
N IOWA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


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




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PROVIDENCE (10 - 4) at CREIGHTON (10 - 3) - 12/31/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


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




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TX-ARLINGTON (9 - 5) at APPALACHIAN ST (6 - 8) - 12/31/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TX-ARLINGTON is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in December games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TX-ARLINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
TX-ARLINGTON is 4-0 straight up against APPALACHIAN ST 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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TULSA (8 - 5) at TULANE (10 - 3) - 12/31/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 88-124 ATS (-48.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TULANE is 88-124 ATS (-48.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 147-194 ATS (-66.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 143-187 ATS (-62.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
TULANE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
TULANE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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




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TEXAS ST (7 - 7) at COASTAL CAROLINA (7 - 7) - 12/31/2017, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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UCF (9 - 4) at E CAROLINA (6 - 6) - 12/31/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UCF is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCF is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 149-192 ATS (-62.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 140-181 ATS (-59.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 93-123 ATS (-42.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 2-2 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 4-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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GA SOUTHERN (10 - 4) at S ALABAMA (7 - 6) - 12/31/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
S ALABAMA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
S ALABAMA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 5-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 4-1 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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INDIANA ST (6 - 7) at ILLINOIS ST (7 - 6) - 12/31/2017, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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MISSOURI ST (11 - 3) at VALPARAISO (9 - 5) - 12/31/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 36-62 ATS (-32.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 36-61 ATS (-31.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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




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MEMPHIS (9 - 4) at CINCINNATI (11 - 2) - 12/31/2017, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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DRAKE (7 - 7) at S ILLINOIS (9 - 5) - 12/31/2017, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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GEORGIA ST (9 - 5) at TROY (6 - 8) - 12/31/2017, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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LA-LAFAYETTE (11 - 3) at ARKANSAS ST (6 - 8) - 12/31/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 4-0 against the spread versus LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 3-1 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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LA-MONROE (6 - 6) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (3 - 11) - 12/31/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 4-1 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-2 straight up against LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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UTAH (9 - 3) at OREGON ST (9 - 4) - 12/31/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 2-2 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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GEORGIA (9 - 2) at KENTUCKY (10 - 2) - 12/31/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 3-2 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 5-0 straight up against GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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S CAROLINA (9 - 3) at OLE MISS (7 - 5) - 12/31/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


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




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VIRGINIA TECH (11 - 2) at SYRACUSE (11 - 2) - 12/31/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-1 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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WASHINGTON (11 - 3) at UCLA (10 - 3) - 12/31/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) when the total is 160 to 169.5 over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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




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S FLORIDA (7 - 7) at SMU (11 - 3) - 12/31/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 2-1 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 3-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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WASHINGTON ST (8 - 5) at USC (9 - 5) - 12/31/2017, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
USC is 4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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COLORADO (8 - 5) at OREGON (10 - 4) - 12/31/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.


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




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MONMOUTH (4 - 9) at ST PETERS (6 - 6) - 12/31/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 26-52 ATS (-31.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


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




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IONA (7 - 6) at CANISIUS (7 - 7) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CANISIUS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


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




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RIDER (7 - 6) at NIAGARA (7 - 7) - 12/31/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 92-122 ATS (-42.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
NIAGARA is 57-87 ATS (-38.7 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
NIAGARA is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
NIAGARA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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E TENN ST (9 - 4) at MERCER (7 - 6) - 12/31/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E TENN ST is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
E TENN ST is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
E TENN ST is 5-1 against the spread versus MERCER over the last 3 seasons
E TENN ST is 6-0 straight up against MERCER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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TENNESSEE ST (5 - 7) at SE MISSOURI ST (6 - 8) - 12/31/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 142-107 ATS (+24.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
TENNESSEE ST is 142-107 ATS (+24.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TENNESSEE ST is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
TENNESSEE ST is 94-68 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 73-102 ATS (-39.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 73-102 ATS (-39.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


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




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IDAHO (9 - 4) at N COLORADO (10 - 4) - 12/31/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
N COLORADO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
N COLORADO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
IDAHO is 102-75 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 100-69 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
N COLORADO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.


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




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E WASHINGTON (5 - 9) at N DAKOTA (4 - 8) - 12/31/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 37-62 ATS (-31.2 Units) in December games since 1997.
N DAKOTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


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




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SAVANNAH ST (3 - 11) at MICHIGAN ST (13 - 1) - 12/31/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAVANNAH ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 62-35 ATS (+23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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

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NCAAB

Sunday, December 31

Seton Hall rallied from 13 down in second half to beat Creighton 90-84 in its Big East opener; Pirates are 6-1 vs top 100 teams- their only losses were by 1 to Rhode Island, 4 at Rutgers. Hall won four of last six games with St John’s; Johnnies lost last three visits here, by 11-19-13 points. St John’s lost by 22 to Providence in its big East opener- Friars were 16-30 on arc. Johnnies are 2-3 vs top 100 teams, with best wins over Nebraska, UCF. Last couple years, Seton Hall is 7-6 as home favorites; last three years, Red Storm is 7-15 vs spread as Big East road underdogs. Red Storms has some injury issues now, with Lovett/Ponds both hurting.

Northern Iowa lost its last three games after an 8-2 start; panthers lost by 17 at North Carolina in their only true road game this season. UNI is playing 2nd-slowest pace in country. Bradley is a top 200 team for first time in five years; Braves lost last two games after a 10-2 start- they’re 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 1-23-23 points. UNI is 14-3 in its last 17 games with Bradley; teams split last four games played here. Last two years, Bradley is 10-8 vs spread at home; last 4+ years, Northern Iowa is 15-18-1 vs spread on MVC road.

Providence was 16-30 on arc in 94-72 win at St John’s in its Big East opener; Friars had lost to UMass, URI in its previous true road games. Creighton is 4-3 vs top 100 teams; all three of their losses were to top 40 teams. bluejays blew 13-point second half lead lead in 90-84 loss to Seton hall Thursday. Providence won six of last eight games with Creighton, but Bluejays beat PC in Big East tourney LY. Friars won last three visits to Omaha, by 9-2-2 points. Last 2+ years, Creighton is 9-6 as Big East home favorites; Providence is 9-4 as road underdogs.

Tex-Arlington lost four of last six games after a 7-1 start; Mavericks are 3-4 in true road games, 7-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with three wins by 5 or less points. Appalachian State beat Texas State in its Sun Belt opener, snapping a 4-game skid; they’re 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 6-13-13 points. ASU took 31 3’s, 23 2’s in the win over Texas State Friday. UTA won its last four games with App State, winning by 4-16 points in last two visits here. UTA is 11-18-1 vs spread in its last 30 Sun Belt road games; App State is 15-13-1 in its last 30 home games.

Illinois State won its last three games by 4-1-6 points after a 4-6 start; Redbirds are terrible rebounding team that is 4-2 vs teams ranked outside top 100. Indiana State is 5-7 since its upset win at Indiana; Sycamores turn ball over 21.6 of time, lost their other true road games by 3-16 points. Illinois State won three of last four games with Indiana State; Sycamores lost five of last six visits to Normal, losing last two by 28-5 points. Last three years, Redbirds are 8-13 vs spread as MVC home favorites; last 2+ years, Indiana State is 4-8 as road underdogs.

Missouri State won 8 of its last 9 games, seems to have survived off-court incident where couple of scrubs got busted for stealing stuff. Bears are 2-1 in true road games, quality wins at Western Kentucky, North Dakota St, loss by 7 at Oral Roberts. Valparaiso lost its MVC opener by 9 at Indiana State, Crusaders’ 5th loss in their last six games, with all six games on road. Valpo is 1-4 vs top 200 teams, with one win over Utah State. Last 3+ years, Missouri State is 11-14-2 vs spread on MVC road; last four years, Valparaiso was 16-17-1 vs spread in Horizon home games.

Utah/Oregon State split their last eight meetings; Utes are 1-4 in Corvallis, losing last couple visits here, by total of three points. Underdogs covered last four series games. Utah’s upset win at Oregon was their first in three true road games- they lost at BYU/Butler by 12 points each. Beavers won seven of last eight games, but they’ve played schedule #339 to this point. OSU lost by 5 to St John’s in its only top 100 game so far this season. Under Tinkle, Oregon State is 17-10-1 vs spread in Pac-12 home games; Utah is 10-7-1 vs spread in its last 18 road games.

Quick turnaround for Kentucky after they waxed Louisville by 29 Friday afternoon; Wildcats are 10-2 vs schedule #82, but they haven’t played true road game yet- they’re least experienced team in country. Georgia is 9-2 vs schedule #181; they haven’t played in nine days, are 3-1 vs top 100 teams. Kentucky won its last nine games with Georgia; they beat Dawgs three times LY, by 9-5-11 points. Georgia lost its last seven games in Rupp Arena, four by 11+ points. Last three years, Kentucky is 17-10 as SEC home favorites; Georgia is 13-7 as road underdogs.

South Carolina is 8-3 vs schedule #144; Gamecocks are 0-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Temple, Clemson by 16 points each. ‘cocks are 2-1 in true road games, winning at Wofford/FIU. Ole Miss are 7-5 vs schedule #234, losing three games in OT, all at home. Rebels are 1-4 vs top 100 teams, with best win over UL-Lafayette. Carolina won three of last four games with Ole Miss; Gamecocks lost five of last six visits to Oxford. Last two years, Ole Miss is 7-5 vs spread as SEC home favorites; last five years, South Carolina is 14-17 vs spread as SEC road underdogs.

Virginia Tech is 11-2 vs schedule #341; they split pair of true road games, losing at Kentucky by 7, winning in OT at Ole Miss. Hokies are shooting 43.7% on arc, best in country- how will that play in Carrier Dome? Syracuse is 11-2 but they’ve only played three games away from the dome. Teams are shooting 32.9% on arc vs the Orange. Syracuse is 4-1 vs Virginia Tech in ACC play, winning both games played here, by 2-8ot points. Last 2+ years, Syracuse is 12-5-1 vs spread in ACC home games, 8-4 when favored; last three years, Hokies are 14-12-1 as road underdogs.

UCLA won its last three games, scoring 88 ppg; Bruins were only up 2 with 9:17 left vs Wazzu Friday, before pulling away to win by 14. UCLA won seven of last nine games with Washington; Huskies lost four of last five games in Pauley Pavilion- they lost by 41-32 points in two games vs UCLA LY. Washington is #315 experience team that won nine of last ten games; they shot 74% inside arc in 88-81 win at USC Friday. Last 2+ years, UCLA is 7-11-1 vs spread in Pac-12 home games; Washington is 11-16-1 vs spread in its last 28 Pac-12 road games.

Washington State lost five of last seven games after a 6-0 start; Coogs made 14-35 on arc at Pauley Friday nite, still lost by 14. Wazzu is 0-3 in true road games, losing by 27-7-14 points. Washington shot 74% inside arc vs USC Friday; Trojans had just come back from winning event in Hawai’i. USC won its last four games with Washington State; Coogs lost by 10-23 points in their last two games in Galen Center. Last 2+ years, USC is 8-6 vs spread as Pac-12 home favorites; Washington State is 15-11-3 vs spread in its last 29 conference road games.

Iona won six of last eight games after a 1-4 start; Gaels won 98-93 in OT at Niagara Friday, after blowing 17-point second half lead. Iona starts three seniors- they’re 4-4 in true road games, lot of road games. Canisius won its last three games after a 4-7 start; they used four starters 35:00+ in their 77-76 home win over Rider Friday, in their MAAC opener. Iona won seven of last nine games with Canisius; teams split last four games played here. Last three years, Canisius is 11-19 vs spread in MAAC home games; Iona is 14-7 vs spread in its last 21 MAAC road tilts.

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NCAAB

Sunday, December 31

Trend Report

SAVANNAH STATE @ MICHIGAN STATE
SAVANNAH STATE

No trends to report
MICHIGAN STATE

Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
MONMOUTH @ SAINT PETER'S
MONMOUTH

Monmouth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saint Peter's
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Monmouth's last 6 games when playing Saint Peter's
SAINT PETER'S

Saint Peter's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Saint Peter's is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Monmouth
IONA @ CANISIUS
IONA

Iona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Canisius
Iona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
CANISIUS

Canisius is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Canisius is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
RIDER @ NIAGARA
RIDER

Rider is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Niagara
Rider is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Niagara
NIAGARA

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Niagara's last 5 games when playing at home against Rider
Niagara is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Rider
WAGNER @ ST. FRANCIS-BROOKLYN
WAGNER

No trends to report
ST. FRANCIS-BROOKLYN

No trends to report
CENTENARY (NJ) @ UMBC
CENTENARY (NJ)

No trends to report
UMBC

No trends to report
FLORIDA TECH @ FLORIDA GULF COAST
FLORIDA TECH

No trends to report
FLORIDA GULF COAST

No trends to report
MOUNT ST. MARY'S @ LIU-BROOKLYN
MOUNT ST. MARY'S

No trends to report
LIU-BROOKLYN

No trends to report
EAST TENNESSEE STATE @ MERCER
EAST TENNESSEE STATE

No trends to report
MERCER

No trends to report
TULSA @ TULANE
TULSA

Tulsa is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tulane
Tulsa is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tulane
TULANE

Tulane is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tulane is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NORTHERN IOWA @ BRADLEY
NORTHERN IOWA

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Northern Iowa's last 8 games when playing on the road against Bradley
Northern Iowa is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Bradley
BRADLEY

Bradley is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Bradley's last 8 games when playing at home against Northern Iowa
TENNESSEE STATE @ SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE
TENNESSEE STATE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Southeast Missour
Tennessee State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Southeast Missour
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southeast Missouri State's last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southeast Missouri State's last 7 games when playing Tennessee State
TEXAS-ARLINGTON @ APPALACHIAN STATE
TEXAS-ARLINGTON

Texas-Arlington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Appalachian State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas-Arlington's last 5 games when playing Appalachian State
APPALACHIAN STATE

Appalachian State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 5 games when playing Texas-Arlington
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON @ SACRED HEART
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON

No trends to report
SACRED HEART

No trends to report
PROVIDENCE @ CREIGHTON
PROVIDENCE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Providence's last 5 games when playing Creighton
Providence is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Creighton
CREIGHTON

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Creighton's last 5 games when playing Providence
Creighton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
ST. FRANCIS-PENNSYLVANIA @ BRYANT
ST. FRANCIS-PENNSYLVANIA

No trends to report
BRYANT

No trends to report
CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE @ MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE
CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE

No trends to report
MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE

No trends to report
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN @ WESTERN ILLINOIS
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN

No trends to report
WESTERN ILLINOIS

Western Illinois is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
TEXAS STATE @ COASTAL CAROLINA
TEXAS STATE

Texas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
COASTAL CAROLINA

No trends to report
ROBERT MORRIS @ CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE
ROBERT MORRIS

No trends to report
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE

No trends to report
MEMPHIS @ CINCINNATI
MEMPHIS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
CINCINNATI

Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
CENTRAL FLORIDA @ EAST CAROLINA
CENTRAL FLORIDA

Central Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Central Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
EAST CAROLINA

East Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of East Carolina's last 7 games when playing at home against Central Florida
DRAKE @ SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
DRAKE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Drake's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Drake's last 5 games when playing on the road against Southern Illinois
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Southern Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Southern Illinois is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
INDIANA STATE @ ILLINOIS STATE
INDIANA STATE

Indiana State is 18-5 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Illinois State
Indiana State is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Illinois State
ILLINOIS STATE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 5 games
Illinois State is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home
MISSOURI STATE @ VALPARAISO
MISSOURI STATE

Missouri State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Missouri State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
VALPARAISO

Valparaiso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Valparaiso's last 9 games
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA @ CENTRAL ARKANSAS
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA

No trends to report
CENTRAL ARKANSAS

No trends to report
IDAHO @ NORTHERN COLORADO
IDAHO

Idaho is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Idaho is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NORTHERN COLORADO

Northern Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Northern Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
GEORGIA SOUTHERN @ SOUTH ALABAMA
GEORGIA SOUTHERN

Georgia Southern is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Georgia Southern is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against South Alabama
SOUTH ALABAMA

South Alabama is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgia Southern
South Alabama is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
GEORGIA STATE @ TROY
GEORGIA STATE

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Georgia State's last 9 games when playing Troy
Georgia State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
TROY

Troy is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Troy is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgia State
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE @ ARKANSAS STATE
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE

Louisiana-Lafayette is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
ARKANSAS STATE

Arkansas State is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas State's last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Lafayette
ST. JOHN'S @ SETON HALL
ST. JOHN'S

The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. John's's last 9 games when playing on the road against Seton Hall
St. John's is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
SETON HALL

Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seton Hall is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. John's
LOUISIANA-MONROE @ ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
LOUISIANA-MONROE

Louisiana-Monroe is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Arkansas-Little Rock
Louisiana-Monroe is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arkansas-Little R
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK

Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Monroe
Arkansas-Little Rock is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Louisiana-Monroe
EASTERN WASHINGTON @ NORTH DAKOTA
EASTERN WASHINGTON

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Washington's last 5 games when playing North Dakota
Eastern Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA

The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Dakota's last 5 games when playing Eastern Washington
North Dakota is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
VIRGINIA TECH @ SYRACUSE
VIRGINIA TECH

Virginia Tech is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Virginia Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Syracuse
SYRACUSE

Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Virginia Tech
Syracuse is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
GEORGIA @ KENTUCKY
GEORGIA

Georgia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia's last 5 games on the road
KENTUCKY

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kentucky's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kentucky's last 5 games at home
SOUTH CAROLINA @ MISSISSIPPI
SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
South Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Mississippi is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against South Carolina
UTAH @ OREGON STATE
UTAH

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
OREGON STATE

Oregon State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oregon State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
SOUTH FLORIDA @ SOUTHERN METHODIST
SOUTH FLORIDA

South Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Southern Methodist
South Florida is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
SOUTHERN METHODIST

Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing South Florida
Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WASHINGTON @ UCLA
WASHINGTON

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington's last 12 games on the road
Washington is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
UCLA

UCLA is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home
UCLA is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Washington
WASHINGTON STATE @ USC
WASHINGTON STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State's last 6 games when playing on the road against USC
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games
USC

USC is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of USC's last 6 games
COLORADO @ OREGON
COLORADO

The total has gone OVER in 12 of Colorado's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oregon
OREGON

Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, December 31


Toronto @ Vegas

Game 1-2
December 31, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
12.224
Vegas
11.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-145
6
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+125); Over

Arizona @ Anaheim

Game 3-4
December 31, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
11.776
Anaheim
10.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-200
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+170); Over

Tampa Bay @ Columbus

Game 5-6
December 31, 2017 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
12.337
Columbus
10.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-130); Under

Pittsburgh @ Detroit

Game 7-8
December 31, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
11.774
Detroit
10.606
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-130); Over

Winnipeg @ Edmonton

Game 9-10
December 31, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
10.109
Edmonton
12.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-145
6
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(-145); Under

San Jose @ Dallas

Game 11-12
December 31, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
11.309
Dallas
12.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-135); Under

NY Islanders @ Colorado

Game 13-14
December 31, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
10.519
Colorado
11.988
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Islanders
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

Chicago @ Calgary

Game 15-16
December 31, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
12.112
Calgary
10.320
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-130
6
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+110); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 31

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TORONTO (23-14-0-2, 48 pts.) at VEGAS (25-9-0-2, 52 pts.) - 12/31/2017, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 25-11 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games this season.
VEGAS is 25-11 ATS (+13.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
VEGAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a division game this season.
VEGAS is 11-5 ATS (+16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VEGAS is 11-5 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 1-0-0 straight up against VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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ARIZONA (9-26-0-5, 23 pts.) at ANAHEIM (17-14-0-8, 42 pts.) - 12/31/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 9-31 ATS (+53.0 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 9-31 ATS (+53.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 33-84 ATS (+161.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ARIZONA is 7-21 ATS (+36.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-4-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (27-8-0-2, 56 pts.) at COLUMBUS (22-14-0-3, 47 pts.) - 12/31/2017, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 48-26 ATS (+17.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 32-20 ATS (+9.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 27-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 27-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-3 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS 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)

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PITTSBURGH (19-17-0-3, 41 pts.) at DETROIT (14-16-0-7, 35 pts.) - 12/31/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 14-25 ATS (-18.7 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-8 ATS (-8.3 Units) in home games on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-18 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-12 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.2 Units)

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WINNIPEG (22-11-0-6, 50 pts.) at EDMONTON (17-18-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/31/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 3-8 ATS (-7.5 Units) in home games on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 6-14 ATS (-9.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 0-6 ATS (-8.1 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-3-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (20-11-0-4, 44 pts.) at DALLAS (21-15-0-3, 45 pts.) - 12/31/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 91-67 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 211-216 ATS (+465.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 195-145 ATS (+32.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 8-21 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-22 ATS (-15.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-2 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (20-14-0-4, 44 pts.) at COLORADO (18-16-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/31/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-2 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
COLORADO is 236-203 ATS (-19.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
COLORADO is 12-9 ATS (+24.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
COLORADO is 181-159 ATS (+19.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 13-9 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 32-19 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (18-14-0-5, 41 pts.) at CALGARY (18-16-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/31/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 352-346 ATS (-135.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CALGARY is 22-9 ATS (+31.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-2 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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NHL

Sunday, December 31

Maple Leafs beat Las Vegas 4-3 at home in OT in first meeting. Toronto is 3-5 in its last eight games; they lost five of last seven on road. Four of their last five games went over total. Las Vegas won its last six games overall, four in row at home. Five of last seven Knights’ games stayed under total.

Ducks won six of their last seven games with Arizona; Coyotes lost their last four games in the Pond. Over is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Arizona lost nine of its last 11 games; they lost six of last seven road games. Under is 10-4 in Coyotes’ last 14 games. Anaheim won three of their last four games; they’re 3-4 in last seven home games. Nine of their last 11 games stayed under total.

Lightning won six of last nine games with Columbus; they won three of last four visits to Ohio (under 3-1). Tampa Bay won 10 of its last 12 games overall, four of last six on road; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Columbus lost five of its last seven games; they won four of last five home games. Six of their last nine games went over total.

Penguins won four of last six games with Detroit; they split last four visits to the Motor City. Nine of last ten series games went over the total. Penguins lost six of their last nine games; they split last eight home games. Under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Detroit lost 13 of last 17 games overall- they split last six home games. Six of Red Wings’ last eight games stayed under total.

Road team won five of last seven Jet-Oiler games; Edmonton is 5-3 in last eight series games. Jets won three of last five visits to Edmonton. Three of last four series games went over the total. Winnipeg won four of its last six games; they lost eight of last nine road games. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Edmonton lost last two games after winning five of previous six; they’re 3-1 in last four home games. Over is 12-7 in their last 19 games.

Dallas Stars won five of their last seven games with San Jose. Eight of last nine series games went over the total. Sharks lost their last three games in Texas. San Jose won last three games overall but lost four of last five on road; under is 14-7 in their last 21 games. Dallas Stars won three of last four games; they won last three home games. Six of their last eight games went over total.

Home side won last seven Islander-Avalanche games; New York lost its last three games in Denver. Four of last six series games went over the total. Islanders lost eight of last 12 games; they lost their last five road games. Over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Colorado split its last eight games; they’re 3-5 in last eight home games. Over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 games.

Chicago won six of last eight games with Calgary; they won three of last four games in the Saddledome. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven series games. Blackhawks lost three of last four games, all on road; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Calgary lost its last three games, all by one goal, scoring total of five goals; they lost three of last four home games. Seven of Flames last eight games stayed under the total.

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NHL

Sunday, December 31

Trend Report

TORONTO @ LAS VEGAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Las Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

ARIZONA @ ANAHEIM
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 5 games at home
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona

TAMPA BAY @ COLUMBUS
Tampa Bay is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Columbus is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

WINNIPEG @ EDMONTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Edmonton is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Winnipeg

PITTSBURGH @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

NY ISLANDERS @ COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Islanders's last 11 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Islanders's last 8 games
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 11 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

SAN JOSE @ DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose

CHICAGO @ CALGARY
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 16 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Calgary's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games at home