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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #3 - AQUEDUCT - 1:18 PM EASTERN POST
The Bay Ridge Stakes
9.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#4 FROSTIE ANNE
#5 RIOT WORTHY
#1 FROST WISE
#2 FROSTY MARGARITA

Well folks ... we will try again to run this stakes race which was "frozen out" last week here at "The Big A!" For your information, Bay Ridge is a neighborhood in the southwest corner of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It is bounded by Sunset Park on the north, Dyker Heights on the east, the Narrows and the Belt Parkway on the west, Fort Hamilton Army Base in the southeast corner, and the Verrazano Bridge on the south. Here in just the 4th running of "The Ridge," #4 FROSTIE ANNE comes off back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in her last two outings, and also shows another "POWER RUN WIN" on her recent "resume" in her 4th race back. Jockey Junior Alvarado and Trainer Rudy Rodriguez send her to the post ... they've hit the board with 60% of their entries saddled as a team to date. #5 RIOT WORTHY takes a class drop (-3) is the overall speed and pace profile leader, and has produced a quartet of "POWER RUNS" in her last five outings, hitting the board in three of those races, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her 5th race back.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Charles Town

Charles Town - Race 2

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Daily Double (2-3) / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5)


Claiming $12,500 • 4 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 67 • Purse: $15,500 • Post: 7:29P
FOR ACCREDITED WEST VIRGINIA-BRED FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 11 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 11 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500, IF FOR $10,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $8,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN WEIGHT ALLOWANCES).
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Race Type: Lone Trailer. CLASSY TIZZY is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * ROCKET BID: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Ratin g at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Horse is dropping in class, has an inside post position and isn't a Trailer. DIMITRI'S ROMANCE: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. CATLIKETENDENCIES: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at th e distance/surface. LADY BEARONESS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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ROCKET BID
10/1

6/1
4
DIMITRI'S ROMANCE
4/1

6/1
5
CATLIKETENDENCIES
2/1

7/1
3
LADY BEARONESS
5/2

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
DIMITRI'S ROMANCE
4

4/1
Front-runner
63

66

82.2

61.8

52.3
5
CATLIKETENDENCIES
5

2/1
Front-runner
64

63

76.2

62.2

57.7
7
SWEET LADY SUE
7

7/2
Stalker
61

59

57.2

50.4

42.9
3
LADY BEARONESS
3

5/2
Stalker
72

64

47.4

55.2

49.7
2
ROCKET BID
2

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
77

63

55.0

60.2

54.7
1
CLASSY TIZZY
1

15/1
Trailer
66

63

41.4

56.4

46.4
6
STAR STELLA
6

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
58

53

63.0

48.8

37.3

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Handicapped by Valuline at Delta Downs

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Delta Downs, Race 2 (Thursday January 11, 2018)

MOCITO ROJO
(For ten of today's most likely winners, see Exotic Key Plays.)

DED-2 7f DIRT Seven Horses
"A" StALW 4YUP $38,000
P# dd ex p3 t s ML WP TVL

5 MOCITO ROJO 8/5 36% 9/5 Strong Favorite icon
2 NUBIN RIDGE 2/1 33% 2/1
1 e-ZACKAROONEY 4/1 20% 4/1

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fair Grounds

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

Race 1 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $17000 Class Rating: 87

FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR FOUR YEAR OLDS. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE DECEMBER 11 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500, IF FOR $10,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 THEORYINTOPRACTICE 3/1

# 2 CASH FIRST 5/2

# 1 SAVED AT SEA 4/1

My pick for this event is THEORYINTOPRACTICE. Sutherland will most likely be able to get this gelding to break out early for this race. Is worth considering and may be a wager - strong speed figures (83 average) at today's distance and surface lately. CASH FIRST - Has to be considered - I like the figs from the last contest. Win percentage one of the best in this field. SAVED AT SEA - He has a quite good distance/surface win record - 2 out of 4. May go off at a solid price and has some positive angles going for him.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Golden Gate Fields

Golden Gate Fields - Race 6

$1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta $1 Superfecta (.10 min) / $2 Rolling Double $1 Rolling Super High Five


Claiming $12,500 • 1 Mile • All-Weather • Ages 4 and up • CR: 98 • Purse: $12,000 • Post: 3:23P
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. FOUR YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500, IF FOR $10,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (MAIDEN, CLAIMING AND STARTER RACES FOR $10,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED).
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. CRYSTAL DOME (GB) is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BOUNTIFUL DESERT: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. CALL SAUL: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. BART ON LODGE (IRE): Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. AIR NASHOBA: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. CRYSTAL DOME (GB): Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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BOUNTIFUL DESERT
2/1

9/2
8
CALL SAUL
8/1

7/1
7
BARTON LODGE (IRE)
9/2

8/1
5
AIR NASHOBA
10/1

8/1
6
CRYSTAL DOME (GB)
12/1

9/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
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Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
CRYSTAL DOME (GB)
6

12/1
Front-runner
85

85

97.6

78.7

66.7
2
GABO'S MACONDO
2

5/2
Stalker
87

89

91.8

85.0

79.5
1
BOUNTIFUL DESERT
1

2/1
Stalker
96

100

89.0

93.8

88.8
7
BARTON LODGE (IRE)
7

9/2
Stalker
95

89

82.0

88.0

80.0
5
AIR NASHOBA
5

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
97

90

84.0

88.8

80.3
8
CALL SAUL
8

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
98

94

76.3

86.7

79.7
3
PASS DUE PAYMENT
3

6/1
Trailer
93

91

79.6

90.2

80.7
4
MY LAST SHOT
4

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
89

82

62.0

67.5

52.5

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Gulfstream Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Optional Claiming - 7.5f on the Turf. Purse: $52000 Class Rating: 98

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR RESTRICTED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACESINCE DECEMBER 11, 2017 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $50,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $40,000 OR LESS NOT


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The Walker Group Picks

# 2 LIBERTY KITTEN 6/1

# 1 VALEDICTORIAN 7/2

# 4 ISLAND REWARD 6/1

LIBERTY KITTEN is my choice. The average class rating alone makes this one a contender. Saez has recent return on investment numbers which make this one a strong bet. Win percentage one of the most respectable in this field. VALEDICTORIAN - Could beat this field given the 95 speed figure posted in her last outing. In this field, this entrant is in the upper half of earnings per start in turf sprint events. ISLAND REWARD - Could provide positive returns based on competitive recent speed figures with an average of 94. The average class figure alone makes this horse a solid contender.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #7 - Post: 8:43pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,800 Class Rating: 74

Rating: 4

#4 MAD BUM (ML=3/1)


MAD BUM - Gelding's finish positions keep getting better with each race. Maybe today's the day. A wise man taught me to play the lone speed horse. Take a look at this thoroughbred. Ranked numero uno in earnings per start. Another indication that this horse has class. Trainer, Miranda, has been deliberate with this gelding off the layoff. Look for a solid effort today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 TALK TO THE MEDIA (ML=2/1), #5 VALID REDEEMER (ML=4/1), #7 WISE AMIGO (ML=5/1),

TALK TO THE MEDIA - Difficult to keep chasing this kind of 'bridesmaid' horse. VALID REDEEMER - Didn't close any ground at all on November 18th. Hard to bet on in today's event at the expected odds. WISE AMIGO - Once you've got at least ten races at the racing venue and still have no wins, its tough to break through for a victory.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #4 MAD BUM to win if we can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
4 with 5

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Turfway Park - Race #7 - Post: 9:15pm - Maiden Special - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $18,500 Class Rating: 77

Rating: 4

#8 PORTRAIT OF EMMA (ML=7/2)


PORTRAIT OF EMMA - Franklin rode this animal for the first time last out and comes right back in this race. I like to wager on this handicapping theory, a pony coming back off a nice outing within the last month or so.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 GIGI JEAN (ML=3/1), #2 FINAL REWARD (ML=5/1), #9 TRILBY (ML=5/1),

GIGI JEAN - Hasn't raced or had any morning drills since December 14th. Not much value on this morning-line choice. No speed in this group to help set-up her late rally. Don't think this questionable contender will do much running in today's event. That last speed figure was disappointing when compared with today's class figure. FINAL REWARD - Doubtful that this equine will finish better than she did last time when ending up eighth. TRILBY - This horse hasn't shown much life in the last pair of contests.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #8 PORTRAIT OF EMMA to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
8 with [2,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Thursday, Jan. 11 is:

Buffalo Sabres +120 over Columbus Blue Jackets.

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JESSE SCHULE
NCAA-B | Jan 11, 2018
Maryland vs. Ohio State
Ohio State-5

Maryland vs Ohio State Free Pick January 11, 2018. The Buckeyes are coming off a blowout home victory over #1 ranked Michigan State, and here is what I had to say prior to the game: "It was exactly a year ago today that the Buckeyes beat the Spartans by a score of 74-66 in Columbus. A lot has changed since then, most notably the Spartans are the top ranked team in the country with a 15-1 overall record. Michigan State was the better team last season as well, and they were a seven point favorite in last year's contest. The Spartans aren't the only team that has improved. This year's Ohio State team is 12-4 overall, and 2-0 in the BIG10. When these teams met last year the Buckeyes had lost four of five conference games, and had an overall record of 11-7. Michigan State doesn't inspire a lot of confidence as a big road favorite considering they have covered the spread in just four of their last 14 road games. The Buckeyes have signature wins against Gonzaga, Michigan and Wisconsin. They have held opponents to just 64.9 points per game on 40.9 percent shooting while winning 9-of-10 at home. They should be able to keep this one competitive, and I'll take the points." While some might expect them to suffer a let down here again the Terps, I think they will only build on the positive momentum. Maryland is 3-2 in the BIG10, but all three of their wins came against conference bottom feeders. They beat Iowa and Penn State at home, and won by a single point at Illinois. The Buckeyes on the other hand have defeated Michigan and Michigan State at home by a combined 25 points, and they are undefeated (4-0) in the BIG10. Maryland is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 versus the BIG10, and the favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between these two teams. Take OSU. GL,
Jesse Schule

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JOEY JUICE

Let's go over the posted total as the the NBA takes its show Global. Live from across the pond in Good Old England, it's the Celtics vs the Sixers in what everyone knows will be simply an NBA showcase of scrimmage proportions. In other words, simply put, no defense!

Look, even when these two teams play stateside, the over is 4-1. Philadelphia will bring plenty of options to the table and the Celtics will respond by going tit-for-tat with them.

Both teams are very well rested and both teams will shoot the ball well.

Boston-Philly Over is the Free Pick.

3* BOSTON-PHILADELPHIA OVER

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Celtics vs. 76ers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

The Philadelphia 76ers are streaking in the right direction again and won their last four games while scoring an average of 114 points, but they are about to run into a defensive wall. The 76ers will try to find a way around that wall and push the winning streak to five in a row when they play the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics across the Atlantic in London on Thursday.

Philadelphia has been off since turning up its own defense and earning its most impressive victory of the season with a 114-78 pounding of the Detroit Pistons on Friday. "We're getting healthier, and we're starting to find ourselves again," 76ers center Joel Embiid told reporters. "It's good to see, but I think we still got a lot to work on defensively. I think we've been taking care of the ball better. We just got to keep playing together." The Celtics are enjoying their own positive stretch with wins in six straight and showed off their defensive prowess by stopping five shots in the final 7.5 seconds of Saturday's 87-85 triumph over the Brooklyn Nets. Boston leads the NBA in scoring defense at an average of 97.6 points allowed and defensive field-goal percentage (.429).

TV: 3 p.m. ET, NBATV, NBCS Boston, NBCS Philadelphia

ABOUT THE CELTICS (33-10): Rookie forward Jayson Tatum is going through a bit of a shooting slump at 16-of-43 from the floor over the last four games, but he is still coming through when it counts. Tatum scored Boston's final five points on Saturday, including a 3-pointer with 45 seconds left, and recorded a season-high six blocks to go with 14 points, six rebounds and three steals. "Those two plays he would have made right when he got here because he's not scared of the moment, never has been," Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters of Tatum. "He's gotten better in a lot of ways. But ultimately, he has a lot of ability, too."

ABOUT THE 76ERS (19-19): Philadelphia has its own rookie star in point guard Ben Simmons, who heads to London hot after averaging 22 points in the last three contests. Simmons needed just 23 minutes to collect 19 points and nine assists on Friday and did most of his damage during a 15-0 run early in the game that set the tone. "I thought that at the start, he was on a mission," 76ers coach Brett Brown told reporters. "He physically was as impressive as I've seen him going at bodies and inviting contact. He really came out and set the tempo."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Celtics C Al Horford (calf) sat out Saturday's win but is expected to play Thursday.

2. Philadelphia SG Justin Anderson (shin) returned from a 23-game absence on Friday and went scoreless in eight minutes off the bench.

3. Boston took the first two meetings this season by an average of 10.5 points.

PREDICTION: Celtics 96, 76ers 90

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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats08:00 PM
by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off one of their worst performances just in time to face one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers will try to solve their defensive woes in time to stop DeMar DeRozan and company when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

Cleveland dropped six of its last nine games and was embarrassed 127-99 at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, and Isaiah Thomas simplified the team's issues. "We've just got to play harder," Thomas told ESPN.com. "We've got to play harder on both ends, we've got to push the pace offensively, we've got to pressure up defensively and take teams out of what they want to do. Teams are doing whatever they want to us at that end of the floor. I think if we do that then that will be half the battle. We'll fix things on offense, but defensively we've just got to play harder, be more physical, take away what teams want to do." The Raptors had a five-game overall winning streak and a 12-game home surge come to an end with a 90-89 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday. "We always focus on the last few possessions, but the stuff was building up, the lack of ball movement, spacing, cutting, playing with force, we didn't do it," Raptors coach Dwane Casey told reporters.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT, Sportsnet One (Toronto)

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (26-14): Cleveland star LeBron James is playing at his usual MVP form this season but suffered through one of the worst games of his career on Monday, when he scored 10 points -- his lowest total since 2007 -- and registered a plus-minus of minus-39 -- the worst mark of his career. James, who insisted "I don't give a damn about no damn plus-minus," was coming off a performance at Orlando on Saturday in which he collected 33 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and six steals. Power forward Kevin Love, who scored 27 points in that win over the Magic, managed just three points on 1-of-7 shooting at Minnesota.

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (28-11): Toronto was playing without point guard Kyle Lowry on Tuesday after he suffered a back injury late in Monday's win over Brooklyn, and the difference in the offense was noticeable. "I mean, the whole game is completely different without Kyle. It's everything. Everything," DeRozan told reporters. "You can kind of tell with our ball movement wasn't all the way there like it normally be when Kyle's out there. Like I said, he's a general on the floor. He sees things when they need to be called." Lowry, who averaged 20.5 points in four regular-season games against the Cavaliers last season, had x-rays come back negative and is considered day-to-day.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Raptors PF Serge Ibaka was suspended one game after an altercation with Miami's James Johnson on Tuesday.

2. Cavaliers SG Kyle Korver is 13-of-22 from 3-point range over the last four games.

3. Cleveland swept Toronto in the Eastern Conference semifinals last spring.

PREDICTION: Raptors 120, Cavaliers 115

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Clippers vs. Kings Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats10:00 PM
by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

Visits to Sacramento typically result in victories for the Los Angeles Clippers, who look to win in California's capital for the 11th straight time when they visit the Kings on Thursday. Los Angeles kept its streak alive with a 97-95 victory Nov. 25 and last lost in Sacramento on March 19, 2013.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin (concussion) has made progress over the past few days, and is questionable for the contest after missing the past two games. Los Angeles ended a 12-game losing streak to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday when shooting guard Lou Williams scored a career-best 50 points and made eight 3-pointers in a 125-106 road win. Sacramento has lost seven of its past nine games and shot a season-worst 34.5 percent during Tuesday's 99-86 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. "It's just that time of year where you have to keep grinding away," Kings coach Dave Joerger told reporters. "We made too many mental mistakes, made some really bad turnovers that are just head-scratchers. The guys are getting better, and we'll just keep plugging away."

TV: 10 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), NBCS California (Sacramento)

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (19-21): Williams scored 27 points in the third quarter against Golden State - the most by any NBA player in any quarter this season - and admitted afterward that the basket resembled the ocean. "Third quarter I had a great stretch," Williams said afterward. "I had a couple of 15-foot jumpers, rhythm shots. Scorers, when we get shots like that, the basket feels extremely big. It was a good night for me and I was able to make shots." Williams has three 40-point outings this season, the most in franchise history since Lloyd Free - who later changed his name to World B. Free - had eight 40-point efforts for the 1979-80 San Diego Clippers.

ABOUT THE KINGS (13-28): Sacramento wants to pick up the pace and play faster now that it has a speedy point guard in rookie De'Aaron Fox but poor shooting performances such as the one against the Lakers sabotages those desires. Fox feels moving the ball faster will create more scoring opportunities but Joerger points out that each player on the floor has to be able to maintain the flow. "It takes all five to run through," Joerger said. "I think there are times where we're not getting everybody up and down the floor, getting guys all the way to the corners. You've got to learn how to play with a speed guy like (Fox) and give him space, because if you give him space you're going to be the beneficiary of it on kickouts and swing arounds."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Clippers are 2-0 against the Kings this season and have won 16 of the past 19 meetings.

2. Sacramento PG George Hill (wife set to give birth) is expected to miss his fourth straight game.

3. Los Angeles SG C.J. Williams (sprained right ankle) departed Wednesday's game in the third quarter and is unlikely to play against the Kings.

PREDICTION: Kings 110, Clippers 108

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Spurs vs. Lakers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats10:30 PM
by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

The Los Angeles Lakers knew the Ball family drama would follow them when they drafted Lonzo Ball No. 2 overall last summer, and they've become adept at brushing away some of the things Lonzo's father, LaVar, has to say about the state of the team. The Lakers will try to move to 3-0 since LaVar Ball said the team didn't want to play for coach Luke Walton when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

Lonzo Ball and Walton both brushed off LaVar Ball's comments at the time, but other players were quick to stand up for the coach, including rookie forward Kyle Kuzma, who voiced his support before a 99-86 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. "Luke is my guy," Kuzma said, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. "I love playing for him. I'm sure most of us love playing for him, too. ... A lot of times you have losing streaks, you can go home and listen to people and let them be in your ears, but the people who really matter are the people in the Lakers organization. We stand by Luke. I know the front office does." The Spurs don't have anyone calling for the ouster of their coach, Gregg Popovich, who continues to guide the team to wins despite being without star forward Kawhi Leonard. The former Defensive Player of the Year is expected to sit out again with a shoulder strain on Thursday and played in just eight of the team's first 42 games.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE SPURS (28-14): San Antonio earned a 107-100 win at Sacramento on Monday without Leonard by using the same formula that has carried the team without its star all season -- leaning on LaMarcus Aldridge. The veteran power forward scored 31 points on 13-of-20 shooting and added 12 rebounds in his second straight 30-point double-double. Aldridge got some help on Monday from an unlikely source in small forward Davis Bertans, who is trying to earn some extra playing time in the absence of Leonard and exploded for a career-high 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting in 31 minutes off the bench.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (13-27): Ball continues to struggle with his shooting stroke and went 2-of-10, including 1-of-7 from 3-point range, in the win over Sacramento on Tuesday, but he also collected 11 rebounds, 11 assists and five steals to draw praise from Walton after the contest. "He impacted (the game) on both ends," Walton told reporters of Ball. "He creates our pace for us, he makes winning plays for us, he gets other people easy shots ... and was a big part of why we won tonight." The Lakers are getting an uptick in production from another young player in power forward Julius Randle, who recorded his fourth double-double in six games with 22 points and 14 rebounds on Tuesday.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Spurs PG Tony Parker (ankle) left Monday's game and is questionable for Thursday.

2. Kuzma is 1-of-13 from 3-point range over the last three games.

3. Los Angeles snapped an eight-game losing streak in the series with a 102-95 win at San Antonio on April 5.

PREDICTION: Spurs 109, Lakers 99

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Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

The Columbus Blue Jackets are battling for first place in the Metropolitan Division while the Buffalo Sabres are buried in the basement of the Atlantic, so it's hardly surprising both head coaches have divergent viewpoints of their respective teams. Columbus goes for its third straight victory when it visits the skidding Sabres on Thursday night.

The Blue Jackets responded to a three-game slide by winning three of four, rallying from a two-goal deficit in the final five minutes to post a 3-2 overtime victory at Toronto on Monday. "That's a good win for us as far as going through some of the crap we've been going through," Columbus coach John Tortorella said. "I really respect how they kept their head up and kept on playing." Conversely, Buffalo was pierced for a season-worst seven goals by visiting Winnipeg on Tuesday to suffer its fifth straight defeat (0-4-1) and draw the ire of first-year coach Phil Housley. "There's a lot of cheat in our game," Housley said of his players after the 7-4 loss to the Jets. "They think that points are more important than playing solid defense, and you can see the results that are coming."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, FS Ohio (Columbus), MSG-Buffalo

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (25-16-3): After collecting one goal and one assist in a 14-game span, captain Nick Foligno has scored in back-to-back games to provide a much-needed spark to an injury-depleted lineup. The Blue Jackets will get a boost with the return of center Alexander Wennberg, who was activated off injured reserve after sitting out the past eight games. Sergei Bobrovsky is 10-3-1 versus the Sabres, including winning both starts this season.

ABOUT THE SABRES (10-24-9): Robin Lehner, who was pulled in Tuesday's loss, has allowed at least three goals for the fifth time in six games. "We've got to take strides," Lehner said. "We've got to do things better as a team here. I'll look at myself in the mirror first. ... "It's very frustrating. It must be very frustrating for the fans of Buffalo." Jack Eichel scored twice Tuesday and has 15 points and four multiple-goal games over the past 11 contests.

OVERTIME

1. Eichel, named to the All-Star team Wednesday, has two goals and seven points in eight games versus Columbus.

2. Blue Jackets D Seth Jones was named to the All-Star team.

3. Buffalo has killed off only 11 of 19 penalties over the past six games.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 3

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

The Washington Capitals have ascended to the penthouse in the Metropolitan due in large part to their success at home while the Carolina Hurricanes are venturing toward the division's basement. Washington vies for its 11th straight victory at Capital One Arena on Thursday when it plays the opener of a home-and-home series against Carolina.

John Carlson has played an integral role in Washington's five-game winning streak, collecting two goals and five assists in that stretch after recording one of each in Tuesday's 3-1 victory versus Vancouver. The defenseman was held off the scoresheet in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win over the Hurricanes on Jan. 2, but captain Alex Ovechkin stepped up by capping a two-goal performance with a tally 1:57 into the extra session. Cam Ward was on the wrong end of the three-time Hart Trophy winner's scoring outburst, as he has answered a sizzling 7-0-1 stretch in December by turning aside just 71 of 83 shots this month en route to a 1-2-1 mark with a 3.89 goals-against average. All told, Carolina has dropped four of five (1-3-1) on the heels of winning seven of its previous eight.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, FS Southeast (Carolina), NBCS Washington

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (19-15-8): Sebastian Aho didn't look the worse for wear after exiting Saturday's contest against Boston with a leg injury, scoring his team-leading 14th goal in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Tampa Bay to increase his point total to 11 (seven goals, four assists) in his last eight games. The 20-year-old has 34 points to reside one shy of the club lead held by fellow Finn Teuvo Teravainen, who had two assists against the Lightning to extend his point streak to four games (two goals, four assists). Prior to that stretch, Teravainen had been held off the scoresheet in seven of the previous 10 contests.

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (27-13-3): Nicklas Backstrom continued his torrid stretch by setting up Carlson's late first-period goal to extend his point streak to four games (two goals, six assists) while giving him 27 assists, two shy of the defenseman for the team lead. The 30-year-old Backstrom also set up a pair of goals in the first encounter versus Carolina to increase his point total to 55 (14 goals, 41 assists) in 50 career matches with the team. Braden Holtby made 34 saves in the first meeting to continue his run of dominance versus the Hurricanes that sees him sport a 12-4-0 career mark with two shutouts, a 1.85 goals-against average and .943 save percentage.

OVERTIME

1. Ovechkin will be appearing in his seventh NHL All-Star Game, Holtby his third, and Carolina D Noah Hanifin will make his first appearance in the exhibition contest, the league announced Wednesday.

2. Hurricanes C Victor Rask tallied twice in the first encounter with the Capitals before being held off the scoresheet in the first three outings of the team's four-game road trip.

3. Washington has yielded at least one power-play goal in all three games this month after finishing December by thwarting all 12 short-handed situations over the final four contests.

PREDICTION: Capitals 5, Hurricanes 2

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Flames vs. Lightning Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

The Calgary Flames have pushed their way back into serious playoff contention with four straight wins and look to continue that trend when they begin a three-game, four-day stretch at the NHL-best Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. The Flames have won four straight one-goal decisions after defenseman Dougie Hamilton's overtime tally gave them a 3-2 victory at Minnesota on Tuesday.

"These last 40-some games are extremely important, and we've put ourselves in a good spot to push to make playoffs here," Calgary right wing Johnny Gaudreau, who was named to the All-Star Game on Wednesday, told reporters. "If we keep playing the way we've been playing the last few games here, we can go (through) the road trip and into the (upcoming) break feeling pretty good about ourselves." The task will be a tough one against the Lightning, who have earned points in 18 of their 21 games at home this season (17-3-1) after edging visiting Carolina 5-4 on Tuesday. Tampa Bay Nikita Kucherov leads the league with 60 points, but fellow forward Tyler Johnson has been a major factor of late while putting up 12 goals and 11 assists with a plus-18 in his last 17 games after scoring a hat trick Tuesday. "We made a switch with lines and I've found chemistry to (Brayden) Point and (Ondrej) Palat," Johnson said. "Things have just kind of taken off and it's really fun playing with those guys."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TVA, Sportsnet West (Calgary), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

ABOUT THE FLAMES (22-16-4): Goaltender Mike Smith, who spent parts of four seasons with Tampa Bay, has not allowed more than three goals in the last 12 games and stopped 33 of 35 shots in Tuesday's victory. "I don't think we're in these games if it's not for him," Hamilton told reporters of Smith, who owns a .921 save percentage overall. "He played great again (Tuesday). ... We just have to keep rolling." Gaudreau has put up eight assists during the winning streak and tops the team with 49 points - 10 more than Sean Monahan, who boasts three goals to go along with four assists in the last four games.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (31-9-3): Defenseman Victor Hedman recorded 16 of his 33 points in the last 14 games and boasts a plus-22 rating since Dec. 1 to be named to the All-Star Game along with Kucherov, captain Steven Stamkos and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (NHL-best 27 wins). Kucherov, who shares the NHL lead with Alex Ovechkin at 27 goals, has built a four-game point streak and Stamkos owns three assists in that span to push his season total to a team-high 35. Defenseman Daniel Girardi is day-to-day after sitting out Tuesday with a neck injury he sustained blocking a shot in the win at Detroit on Sunday.

OVERTIME

1. The Lightning have not enjoyed a power play in the last two games and are 4-for-33 with the man advantage over the past 10 contests.

2. Calgary LW Micheal Ferland has posted a goal and an assist in each of his last three contests.

3. The Flames won 3-2 in their last visit to Tampa Bay in 2016-17 with three points from Hamilton (goal, two assists).

PREDICTION: Lightning 4, Flames 2

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Tulsa vs. Houston Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

Visiting Tulsa and Houston both look to bounce back from tough losses when they meet Thursday night in American Athletic Conference action. A win will also help one of them keep pace with league leaders Cincinnati and Wichita State.

Thursday's meeting features two of the top scorers in the league with Houston's Rob Gray and Tulsa's Junior Etou. The Cougars, who have won seven straight home games at nearby Texas Southern while their home arena gets a $60 million renovation this season, rank second in the league in scoring but will be challenged by Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane have held their last nine opponents to 66.9 points after allowing 96 points to Texas-San Antonio in late November. Tulsa has won seven of 10 against Houston but was swept last year.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU

ABOUT TULSA (10-6, 3-1 AAC): Etou, a senior forward, has scored in double figures in 15 straight games and leads the Golden Hurricane with 17.1 points per contest. Guard Sterling Taplin adds 11.9 points and 3.9 assists while forward Martins Igbanu is averaging 12.8 points in league play after averaging 6.6 points in non-conference. Junior wing DaQuan Jeffries (10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds) has nine total points in his two games back from a hand injury.

ABOUT HOUSTON (12-3, 2-1): Gray's 18.6-point average leads the Cougars and is ranked second in the league but he has been held to 10.7 in AAC play. Forward Devin Davis adds 11.5 points and a team-best 6.7 rebounds while guard Corey Davis Jr. chips in 11.1 points and a 43.2-percent clip from behind the 3-point line. Sophomore center Chris Harris Jr. (2.1 points, 3.1 rebounds) made his first career start in place of junior Breaon Brady (5.8 points, 5.4 rebounds), who missed the Wichita State game with an ankle injury.

TIP-INS

1. Tulsa senior G Corey Henderson Jr. (8.9 points) is averaging 4.7 points in Tulsa's six losses and was held scoreless twice.

2. Houston was outscored in the paint 38-18 against LSU and 20-10 against Wichita State, its two more recent losses.

3. Gray (1,315 points) is 22nd on Houston's list of all-time scorers and needs 17 to tie Hakeem Olajuwon for 20th place.

PREDICTION: Houston 78, Tulsa 70

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Maryland vs. Ohio State Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

Ohio State validated its surprising start to the Big Ten season last time out with talented junior Keita Bates-Diop leading the way again, and looks to avoid a letdown when Maryland pays a visit Thursday night. Bates-Diop poured in 32 points and was named the Big Ten Player of the Week for the second time this season as the Buckeyes pulled away from then-No. 1 Michigan State for an 80-64 victory Sunday at home.

"We all knew we could do it, and that's where it started," Ohio State senior forward Jae'Sean Tate told reporters of the Buckeyes, who have won all four of their Big Ten games by an average of 15.3 points. "You can't (play) a team like Michigan State and not believe it's possible to win." Ohio State, which missed the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons and Chris Holtmann replaced Thad Matta as coach last summer, won eight of its last nine and Maryland has matched them after rolling over Iowa 91-73 on Sunday. The Terrapins' only loss in their run was by 30 points at Michigan State on Thursday, but they had a positive response. "It was tough to lose by 30. It was embarrassing," Maryland center Bruno Fernando, who was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, told the Washington Post. "But it doesn't stop us from thinking we're a great team."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2

ABOUT MARYLAND (14-4, 3-2 Big Ten): Fernando poured in a season-high 21 points against Iowa and is making good use of more playing time since leading rebounder Justin Jackson (8.1) was lost for the season with a shoulder injury. Sophomore guard Anthony Cowan was limited to 4-of-11 shooting Sunday against Iowa, but matched a season high with seven assists and is averaging 21.2 points in five Big Ten games. Cowan leads the team in scoring (16.2) - with fellow sophomore guard Kevin Huerter next at 14.1, assists (4.6) and steals (1.4) while shooting 87 percent from the free-throw line.

ABOUT OHIO STATE (13-4, 4-0): Bates-Diop is averaging 26 points over his last four outings to push his season mark to 20.0 and tops the team in rebounding (8.8) while shooting 52.5 percent from the field. Tate is averaging 16.8 points in five career games against Maryland and ranks third on the team in scoring (12.9) behind junior guard C.J. Jackson (13.5, team-high 4.2 assists), who is 17-for-30 from the field the last three games. Freshman forward Kaleb Wesson (11.5) is one of five regulars shooting at least 50 percent from the field at 54.6, trailing only Tate (57.2) and senior guard Andrew Dakich (66.7).

TIP-INS

1. Maryland junior G Dion Wiley, who is averaging 5.8 points with 23 makes from 3-point range, suffered a concussion against Iowa and is not expected to play Thursday.

2. Ohio State senior G Kam Williams has drained 8-of-11 from 3-point range in the last three games and shoots 46.3 percent from beyond the arc overall.

3. Maryland leads the series 6-5, including a pair of victories last season by a combined 15 points.

PREDICTION: Ohio State 76, Maryland 66

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Iowa vs. Illinois Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

Two teams still searching for their first Big Ten Conference win of the season square off Thursday night as Iowa visits Illinois. The Hawkeyes are coming off back-to-back subpar defensive efforts in losses to Ohio State and Maryland, while the Fighting Illini look to rebound from consecutive 10-point road losses to Minnesota and Michigan.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery's early-season frustrations finally boiled over in Sunday night's 91-73 defeat at the hands of the Terrapins, as he was handed consecutive technical fouls and subsequently ejected for arguing a traveling call. "What you have to do in situations like this, you have to take responsibility," he told reporters after the game. "I didn't want to get tossed, and I don't think you ever want to put your team in that position where you give them four free throws. But at the end of the day, we're fighting. I'm fighting. I'm going to fight for my guys, so that's what I did." The Illini put up their own fight against the Wolverines on Saturday, leading by three at the half before falling apart after the break en route to a 79-69 defeat. "That's a really good Michigan basketball team," Illinois coach Brad Underwood said after the game. "We took them out of everything."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

ABOUT IOWA (9-9, 0-5 Big Ten): The Hawkeyes' ball movement has been a thing to behold so far this season as they rank fifth in the nation in assists at 19.2 per game, with Jordan Bohannon leading the way with five per contest and eight other regulars averaging between one and two assists. Tyler Cook paces the team in scoring (14.7) and rebounds (6.3), but was held to just seven points in 27 foul-ridden minutes against Maryland after averaging 24.5 points over his previous two games. Free-throw shooting has been a significant sore sport for the Hawkeyes in 2017-18, as they rank just inside the top 300 in overall success rate (66.7 percent) and went just 6-of-10 from the line in the loss to Maryland.

ABOUT ILLINOIS (10-7, 0-4): For all that has gone wrong for the Illini this season, particularly in conference play, there are actually reasons for optimism - starting with the fact that Illinois comes into Wednesday ranked sixth in the nation in turnovers forced per game (18.7). They are also just outside the top 25 among Division I schools in average turnover differential (plus-3.9) despite struggling to hold on to the basketball themselves. Leron Black leads the team in scoring at 14.3 points per game but was limited to just seven in 20 largely ineffective minutes against the Wolverines while Michael Finke (10.6) is the only other Illinois player averaging in double figures, although he was limited to nine combined points in the losses to Minnesota and Michigan.

TIP-INS

1. Iowa and Illinois are the only Big Ten teams without a conference victory this season.

2. The Hawkeyes rank 29th in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.39), while the Illini sit 231st (0.96).

3. Bohannon has dished out 15 assists over his past two games.

PREDICTION: Illinois 76, Iowa 73

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Oregon State vs. Arizona Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

Arizona looked as if it had found its groove with a nine-game win streak but hit a speed bump last Saturday in an 80-77 loss at Colorado. The 21st-ranked Wildcats now will try to get back on track Thursday night when they host Oregon State in Pac-12 play.


Against the Buffaloes, Arizona fell behind early, trailed 45-29 at the half and saw a late-game surge fall short in a game it never led. Colorado outshot the Wildcats 54.7 to 38.4 percent from the field as Arizona never recovered from a 30-percent showing in the first half and possibly brought some deeper issues to the surface. "You always want your team to play for you as the coach, and our guys they really struggle playing for me - they really do," Arizona coach Sean Miller said in his postgame news conference. "I can't get them to play hard. We do it for a while. I know we've had a win streak, and we also have a good team. We have a lot of talent. With our team, it's really hard to get our guys to run as fast as they can. That's not them. That's me. I have hard time reaching our guys. I can't reach them - I really can't."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network


ABOUT OREGON STATE (10-5, 2-1 Pac-12): A dismal 1-17 in conference play a season ago, the Beavers already have doubled that win total three games into the Pac-12 season with victories over Colorado (76-57) and rival Oregon (76-64). Both of those games were at home, though, and Oregon State now plays five of its next seven on the road, starting with two games in three nights against the ranked Arizona schools. Forward Tres Tinkle (18.3 points, team-leading 7.1 rebounds per game), guard Stephen Thompson Jr. (16.5 points) and forward Drew Eubanks (13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds) are the leading scorers for the Beavers, who rank third in the conference in field-goal percentage (48.0) and are tops in scoring defense (68.6 points).

ABOUT ARIZONA (12-4, 2-1): Seven-foot-1 freshman Deandre Ayton scored a game-high 26 points against Colorado and has scored at least 23 in four of his last five games but his five rebounds in the contest marked a season low for the big man, who is pacing the Pac-12 with 11.6 per game. Second-leading scorer Allonzo Trier also had his struggles Saturday, finishing with eight points and has totaled only 15 over his last two games after entering last week's road trip averaging a team-best 21.3 per outing. Guard Rawle Alkins (15.6 points) and center Dusan Ristic (10.3, 6.6 rebounds) also are averaging double figures for Arizona, which leads the conference in field-goal percentage (50.4) and ranks second in 3-point accuracy (38.3).


TIP-INS

1. Arizona has won three straight in the series, including a 71-51 road win in last season's only meeting, to up its overall lead to 61-21.

2. The Wildcats have won 78 of their last 80 games in Tucson, while the Beavers are 1-18 in road/neutral-site games since the start of last season, including a 1-3 mark this year.

3. The 6-8, 220-pound Tinkle is the only Pac-12 player to rank in the conference's top 15 in scoring (seventh), rebounding (14th), assists (14th) and steals (sixth).


PREDICTION: Arizona 85, Oregon State 71

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Wichita State vs. East Carolina Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

After dominating the Missouri Valley Conference for most of the past decade, Wichita State made the move to the American Athletic Conference this season. And it hasn't taken long for the fifth-ranked Shockers, who begin a two-game road trip on Thursday night at East Carolina, to make a strong impression.

The Shockers, who are tied for first place with 13th-ranked Cincinnati, have hit the ground running in conference play, opening with a 10-point victory at Connecticut (72-62) and then cruising to easy home wins over Houston (81-63) and South Florida (95-57). During the AAC's coaches' conference call on Monday, USF coach Brian Gregory said Wichita State is "as good of a team as there probably is in the country" while Houston coach Kelvin Sampson added, "Wichita State completely changes the dynamic of this league. This is their year." East Carolina, meanwhile, begins a three-game homestand that also includes a Sunday date with Houston. "Now we are going to see the elite amongst the elite in Wichita State and Houston this upcoming week," Pirates coach Michael Perry said.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN2

ABOUT WICHITA STATE (13-2, 3-0 AAC): The Shockers lead The American in scoring offense (85.1 points per game), field goal percentage (49.0), rebounding margin (plus-10.5), assists (18.6), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.5) and 3-pointers (9.8). Sophomore guard Landry Shamet leads the team in scoring (16.1) and assists (4.7), has connected on 39-of-74 3-pointers (52.7 percent) and is considered a potential first round NBA pick. Shaquille Morris, a 6-8, 279-pound senior, is second in scoring (12.2) and leads the team in blocks (29) while senior Darral Willis Jr. is also averaging in double figures (11.6) .

ABOUT EAST CAROLINA (7-8, 1-3): Perry was elevated to interim head coach when Jeff Lebo resigned on Nov. 29 after a 2-4 start and has piloted the Pirates to a 5-4 record since including a 67-65 victory at South Florida on Jan. 3 for their only conference win. ECU leads the AAC in 3-point field goal defense (30.5 percent) and is led offensively by senior guard B.J. Tyson who leads the team in scoring (15.7) for the third time in four seasons. Isaac Fleming, a senior transfer from Hawaii, is second in scoring (12.7) while averaging a team leading 4.8 assists while junior swingman Kentrell Barkley also is averaging double digits (12.4) and is second on the team in rebounding (6.4) behind 6-10 senior forward Jabari Craig (6.9).

TIP-INS

1. Wichita State's nine-game road winning streak is the longest in the nation, and the Shockers own the most road wins (44-6) and highest road winning percentage (88.0 percent) in Division I since the start of the 2013-14 season.

2. The Shockers leads the AAC and rank 14th nationally in 3-point shooting percentage (41.3) and have made at least 12 3-pointers in all three of their conference games.

3. Tyson needs 105 points to pass former SMU guard Nic Moore (1,462 points) to become the leading scorer in American Athletic Conference history.

PREDICTION: Wichita State 85, East Carolina 73

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Clemson vs. North Carolina State Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

Fresh off an upset over Duke, North Carolina State looks to take down a second consecutive ranked opponent when it hosts No. 17 Clemson on Thursday. The Tigers are riding a 10-game winning streak and have won their first three ACC games for the first time since 2006-07, and only the sixth time in history.


Clemson has won three straight against the Wolfpack, including a 78-62 home win on Dec. 30 to open conference play. Big man Elijah Thomas posted a double-double and recorded a career-high six blocks in the first meeting, and Donte Grantham was one rebound shy of a double-double as the Tigers dominated inside. The Wolfpack followed that game with an ugly 88-58 loss at Notre Dame, but they rebounded for a 96-85 home win over the then-No. 2 Blue Devils on Saturday. It was the second major upset of the season for N.C. State, which also beat then-No. 2 Arizona on Nov. 22, but the inconsistent Wolfpack also had a head-scratching 81-76 home loss to UNC Greensboro on Dec. 16.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN


ABOUT CLEMSON (14-1, 3-0 ACC): Coach Brad Brownell's teams typically are known for their stingy defense, but all five of the Tigers' starters average double-digit scoring. Guard Marcquise Reed (15.9 points) and forward Grantham (14.6 points, 7.3 rebounds) lead the balanced attack. The Tigers still get after at the defensive end, though, ranking 21st in scoring defense (63.5 points per game) and 46th in field goal defense (40.2 percent).

ABOUT N.C. STATE (11-5, 1-2): The Wolfpack also boast five double-digit scorers, which is to be expected in first-year coach Kevin Keatts' up-tempo style. Guards Allerik Freeman (15.3 points) and Torin Dorn (13.4 points, 7.3 rebounds) lead the charge, but freshman guard Braxton Beverly has increased his output to 12.3 points per game during ACC play. The frontcourt had a tough time defending the Tigers in the first meeting, but 7-0 Omer Yurtseven (11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds) had a double-double.


TIP-INS

1. Reed is one of 15 players in the nation who average at least 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, three assists, and 1.5 steals.

2. The Wolfpack forces 16.1 turnovers per game, which ranks in the top 45 nationally.

3. Brownell is tied with Oliver Purnell for third on Clemson's all-time list with 138 wins.


PREDICTION: Clemson 76, N.C. State 72

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Portland vs. Gonzaga Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

Gonzaga has won its first four West Coast Conference games by an average of 32.8 points and looks for another easy victory when it hosts Portland on Thursday. The No. 14 Bulldogs are tied for first place in the conference with Saint Mary's as they look to defeat the Pilots for the ninth consecutive time.

Senior power forward Johnathan Williams is emerging as a go-to player after contributing 30 points and 10 rebounds in last Saturday's 85-66 victory over Loyola Marymount. Williams was 13-of-18 shooting against the Lions while posting his second-highest scoring output of the campaign and coach Mark Few is hoping to see those types of performances more often. "He's been wildly inconsistent," Few told reporters. "He's had games with two and four points. I'm hoping we're rounding him to where we can count on him for double-digit points and hopefully double-digit rebounds." Portland has opened WCC play with four straight losses, including last Saturday's 70-68 setback at Santa Clara.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ROOT

ABOUT PORTLAND (6-11, 0-4 WCC): Senior center Philipp Hartwich has seven double-digit rebounding efforts this season and will be counted on heavily against the Bulldogs. The 7-foot-2 Hartwich has rejected 47 shots and averages a team-best 8.9 rebounds but he scores just 6.3 points per game despite shooting 65.7 percent from the field. Sophomore forward Josh McSwiggan averages a team-leading 13.2 points while freshman guard Marcus Shaver Jr. and sophomore guard Franklin Porter average 11.2 apiece.

ABOUT GONZAGA (14-3, 4-0): The Bulldogs have maintained a superior edge in the interior and outscored their first four conference foes 176-86 in the paint. Williams paces the squad in scoring (14.5) and rebounding (7.3) while sophomore forward Killian Tillie has emerged with averages of 12 points and 6.1 rebounds to help Gonzaga average 9.5 more rebounds per game than its opponents. Junior guard Josh Perkins excels from outside with a team-best 52 3-pointers and he is averaging 13.5 points and team-high 5.6 assists.

TIP-INS

1. Gonzaga last lost to the Pilots during the 2013-14 season -- 82-73 in Portland.

2. Five Portland players have made more than 20 3-pointers, led by McSwiggan's 44.

3. Perkins had 12 points and 10 assists against Loyola Marymount for his first career double-double.

PREDICTION: Gonzaga 87, Portland 53

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Stanford vs. Washington State Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

Having survived a challenging non-conference slate that included losses to North Carolina, Florida and Kansas, Stanford has emerged as a possible contender in the competitive Pac-12. The Cardinal look to build on back-to-back wins Thursday against host Washington State, which has opened league play with three straight losses.

Stanford is riding a wave of momentum following last Sunday's 77-76 win over USC, which ended when freshman guard Daejon Davis hit a 50-foot shot at the buzzer. One of four freshmen in the Cardinal rotation, Davis has cut down on his turnovers from the point-guard spot and has averaged 10.9 points over his last nine games. "A lot of people could obviously see the struggles he had at the start of the season," forward Reid Travis told reporters. "But for me, he just needed more game reps. It's a tough position to be in, to basically take over a team at the college level. He deserves moments like (Sunday's game-winning shot)." After playing eight straight games in the state of California, Stanford hits the road to face the Cougars, who began the season with six straight wins but started league play by averaging 16 turnovers in losses to UCLA, USC and Washington.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPNU

ABOUT STANFORD (8-8, 2-1 Pac-12): The future is now for Stanford, which had Davis on the court with fellow freshmen Kezie Okpala, Isaac White and Oscar da Silva at the same time during several key stretches against USC. Okpala, a 6-8 forward from Los Angeles, has moved into the starting lineup and is averaging 31 minutes and 10.3 points since making his season debut four games ago. Coach Jerod Haase continues to rely heavily on his veteran frontcourt of Travis and Michael Humphrey, who average a combined 33.5 points and 16.0 rebounds per game.

ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (8-7, 0-3): Forward Robert Franks averages 17.9 points and 7.3 rebounds to lead the Cougars, who have lost seven of their last nine games and rank last in the Pac-12 with a minus-1.8 average rebounding margin. Coach Ernie Kent has been pleased by the leadership of graduate transfer Drick Bernstine, who averages a team-most 7.5 rebounds and recorded 10 points and seven boards in last Saturday's 70-65 loss to Washington. Guard Malachi Flynn, the team's second-leading scorer at 14.9 points per game, looks to bounce back after being held to five points on 1-of-9 shooting against the Huskies.

TIP-INS

1. Stanford has won nine of the last 12 meetings and holds a 76-60 lead in the series.

2. Washington State G Carter Skaggs is 22-for-42 from 3-point range over his last five games.

3. Stanford is 3-15 on the road in Pac-12 play over the last two seasons.

PREDICTION: Stanford 77, Washington State 72

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Oregon vs. Arizona State Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

Arizona State has hit some bumps since its 12-0 start and the No. 11 Sun Devils look to regain their stride when they host Oregon on Thursday in Pac-12 play. The Sun Devils have lost two of three games since their strong start but have been strong at home, winning all eight games this season.

Arizona State is playing at home for the first time since Dec. 22 and coach Bobby Hurley said there is no reason to panic after the recent slide. "We're still No. 11 in the country. It's not that bad," Hurley said at a press conference. "Eleven has been pretty good to me. I like 11, so that's fine. We're excited with where we are and what we've done. There is still a lot of basketball left to be played." Oregon is trying to find its stride and an inconsistent season got rougher with Saturday's 76-64 loss to Oregon State. "The way we've been losing, we feel like we've been letting games slip away from us and not putting our best foot forth," junior forward Paul White said afterward. "It hurts. ... We just need to find our identity."

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS1

ABOUT OREGON (11-5, 1-2 Pac-12): The Ducks have a totally revamped roster compared to last season's Final Four squad and the dropoff was again evident in the double-digit loss to Oregon State. "They just outworked us; there's no other way to put it," Oregon coach Dana Altman said afterward. "We've got a lot of work to do. ... We're making some of the same mistakes we made in the second, third game of the season. We just haven't made the improvement I thought we would." Oregon is averaging 81.6 points per game with sophomore guard Payton Pritchard averaging a team-high 15 points, senior guard Elijah Brown averaging 12.9 and freshman forward Troy Brown contributing 12.3 points and a team-best 7.6 rebounds.

ABOUT ARIZONA STATE (13-2, 1-2): Senior guards Tra Holder (Pac-12 leading 21.4 scoring average) and Shannon Evans II (16.9) have paved an attack producing 89.3 points per game with Holder compiling eight 20-point outings and Evans hitting the mark seven times. The Sun Devils are averaging 9.5 3-pointers per game with Evans (43), Holder (40) and senior guard Kodi Justice (39 with a 13.7 average) doing most of the damage. Freshman forward Romello White has been a force in the interior by making 65 percent of his field-goal attempts while averaging 12.8 points and 8.2 rebounds.

TIP-INS

1. Oregon has won nine of the past 10 meetings.

2. Elijah Brown is shooting 94.3 percent from the free-throw line.

3. Holder (1,536 career points) need four points to pass No. 9 Seabern Hill (1967-70) and 14 to pass No. 8 Steve Beck (1984-87) on the Sun Devils' all-time scoring list.

PREDICTION: Arizona State 95, Oregon 83

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Utah vs. UCLA Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/10/2018

UCLA shook off a crushing loss two nights earlier with a season-high 107 points Saturday in a 23-point rout of host California and finds itself all alone atop the early Pac-12 standings. The Bruins will try to maintain their catbird seat as they tip off a two-game homestand Thursday night against Utah.


Against host Stanford last Thursday, UCLA frittered away a 13-point lead with nine minutes remaining in regulation and wound up surrendering a combined 71 points in the second half and overtime of a 107-99 double-OT loss. The Bruins did respond in fine fashion, though, versus Cal, shooting a season-high 58.2 percent from the field, including 17-of-30 from 3-point range, as all five starters scored in double figures. "We averaged 103 points on this trip, and we got a split," UCLA coach Steve Alford said in his postgame news conference. "When you average 103, you should get two wins. So it's still a growing process, and these guys are still learning." Utah, meanwhile, is coming off back-to-back home losses to nationally-ranked Arizona (94-82) and Arizona State (80-77) after opening Pac-12 play with consecutive road wins for the first time since it joined the conference in 2011.

TV: 11 p.m. ET, ESPN2


ABOUT UTAH (10-5, 2-2 Pac-12): The Utes hung tough with both the Wildcats and Sun Devils but couldn't find a way to close out a win in either contest. Guards Justin Bibbins and Sedrick Barefield scored a combined 80 points in the two losses and are second and third on the squad with scoring averages of 13.7 and 12.2, respectively. Forward David Collette is averaging a team-most 13.8 points, but freshman forward Donnie Tillman, averaging 10.2 points and 6.2 rebounds, has missed five of the last six games with a foot sprain.

ABOUT UCLA (12-4, 3-1): Aaron Holiday leads the Bruins in scoring 19.4 per game, and the junior guard has stepped things up in Pac-12 play with a 24.8-point average, including a 12-of-21 performance from 3-point range in the four contests. Freshman backcourt mate Kris Wilkes is averaging 13.6 points while senior forward Thomas Welsh, who has worn a protective face mask since taking a blow to the nose Dec. 29 against Washington, is averaging 12.8 and a team-leading 11.1 rebounds after notching his 10th double-double (19 points-14 rebounds) of the season Saturday. Guards Jaylen Hands (11.8 points) and Prince Ali (10.6) also are averaging double figures for UCLA which ranks second in the Pac-12 and 21st nationally with 85.6 points per outing.


TIP-INS

1. The teams have split the last six meetings, but UCLA leads the series 9-7, including a 6-3 mark in L.A.

2. Utah ranks second in the conference in scoring defense (69.4 points) and is tops in the league at defending the 3-point arc with opponents shooting 30.5 percent.

3. The Utes play five of their next seven on the road before closing out the regular season with five of their final seven in Salt Lake City.


PREDICTION: UCLA 77, Utah 75

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California vs. Washington Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

California's Wyking Jones and Washington's Mike Hopkins are the two newest coaches in the Pac-12, but that's about all the two have in common. Jones and the Bears look to put two ugly losses behind them Thursday when they visit the surprising Huskies, who have already matched their conference win total from last season.

Freshman guard Jaylen Nowell averages a team-high 16.3 points to lead the Huskies, who opened league play with three straight road games and sandwiched wins over USC and Washington State around a 21-point loss to UCLA. Washington finished 9-22 overall and 2-16 in the Pac-12 last season but showcased its new-found depth in last Saturday's 70-65 win over Washington State as sophomore guard Carlos Johnson scored 10 points in 14 minutes off the bench. "We promote the 'Tougher Together' theme, and I think it showed," Hopkins told reporters. "You got guys who, on any given night, can come off the bench and they're buying in and they're winning." The Huskies play five of their next seven games at home, beginning with Thursday's matchup against a Cal team that ranks last in the conference in scoring defense at 81.4 points per game.


TV: 11 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network

ABOUT CAL (7-9, 1-2 Pac-12): The Bears opened Pac-12 play with a win over Stanford but were then swept in a home series against the league's Los Angeles schools for the first time since 2007. Junior guard Don Coleman averages 18.9 points to lead the Bears, who recorded season worsts in field-goal percentage allowed (58.2) and three-pointers allowed (17) in last Saturday's 107-84 loss to UCLA. "We showed a lot of toughness, fight and aggressiveness," Jones told reporters. "Unfortunately, we only did when we were down 21. We've got to be able to put together 40 minutes of that kind of effort and attack, that kind of aggressiveness and fight."

ABOUT WASHINGTON (12-4, 2-1): Guard Matisse Thybulle scored a team-high 17 points in the win over Washington State while point guard David Crisp added 15 points and three assists. Crisp is averaging a team-high 37.7 minutes per game but now has a capable backup in freshman Michael Carter III, who returned to face the Cougars after missing 11 games with a fractured wrist and scored two points in 11 minutes. The undersized frontcourt is led by junior forward Noah Dickerson, who is averaging 15.1 points and a team-best 7.7 rebounds while shooting 60.4 percent from the field.

TIP-INS

1. Cal has won six straight games against Washington and holds an 84-78 lead in the series.

2. Washington is averaging a league-best 9.0 steals per game.

3. Cal forward Justice Sueing is averaging 14.0 points in the second half of his last three games.

PREDICTION: Washington 83, Cal 67

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NBA

Thursday, January 11

76ers-Celtics are playing in London. Celtics won nine of last ten series games, but Philly is 4-2 vs spread in last six. Five of last seven series games went over. Boston won its last six games (4-2 vs spread, under 5-1). Celtics are 3-5 vs spread in last eight road games. 76ers won their last four games, are 5-1 vs spread in last six. Over is 8-5 in their last 13 games. Philly is 2-5 vs spread in its last seven tries as an underdog.

Cavaliers won nine of last ten games with Toronto (7-2-1 vs spread); they’re 4-0-1 vs spread in last five visits to Canada. Five of last seven series games went over the total. Cavaliers lost five of last seven games; they’re 9-12 vs spread on road. Three of their last four games went over total. Toronto won five of its last six games; they’re 9-7 vs spread at home. Four of their last five games went over total.

Clippers won six of their last eight games; they won in Oakland last nite, so trap game here in Sacramento. LA is 2-1 as road favorite- they’re 3-2 vs spread on road if they played night before. Kings lost five of their last six games; they’re 9-10 vs spread at home. Six of their last nine games went over total. Clippers won eight of last ten games with Sacramento; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games.

Spurs won eight of last nine games with Lakers, who are 4-3 vs spread in last seven. SA is 2-2 vs spread in last four series games played here. Over is 8-2 in last ten series games. Spurs split their last six games; they’re 6-8 vs spread as road favorites. Three of their last four games went over total. Lakers won last two games after a 9-game skid; they’re 6-10 as home underdogs. Over is 11-4 in their last 15 games.

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NBA

Thursday, January 11

Trend Report

BOSTON @ PHILADELPHIA
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

CLEVELAND @ TORONTO
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

LA CLIPPERS @ SACRAMENTO
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 11 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

SAN ANTONIO @ LA LAKERS
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
San Antonio is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 8 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio

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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 11

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CLEVELAND (26 - 14) at TORONTO (28 - 11) - 1/11/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-6 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 12-5 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (19 - 21) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 27) - 1/11/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 8-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (28 - 14) at LA LAKERS (13 - 27) - 1/11/2018, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-1 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (33 - 10) vs. PHILADELPHIA (19 - 19) - 1/11/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 70-49 ATS (+16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
BOSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Cavaliers carry NBA's worst ATS record into Toronto for showdown vs. Raptors
Ashton Grewal

The Toronto Raptors are playing the best basketball in the franchise’s 22-year history and are on pace to set a new single-season wins record with 59. They’re second in the Eastern Conference at 28-11 and are a tidy 22-17 against the spread in their first 39 games.

They own the third-best point differential (+7.7) and net rating (+7.4) in the league behind only the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. The Raptors and the Warriors are the only two teams in the league inside the top five in both offensive rating and defensive rating.

All these feel-good numbers get thrown out the window when one person’s name is mentioned: LeBron James. Don’t get in a knife fight with Crocodile Dundee; don’t enter a dance-off opposite Derek Hough and don’t expect to win in the East unless LBJ is on your team.

James and the Cleveland Cavaliers come to the T.dot on Thursday for the early game of the TNT doubleheader knowing they own the Raptors. The Cavs played the Dinos in two of the last three years in the playoffs and made short work of them each time. Cleveland went 8-2 straight up and 7-2-1 against the spread vs. Toronto in those two playoff series, and it wasn't even really that close. DeMar DeRozan summed it up best after his team was swept out of the playoffs last spring.

The memories of that four-game sweep might still be in the heads of the Raptors when they play the Cavs for the first time since, but they can take comfort knowing they play the Cavs much closer outside of the postseason. Cleveland has won six of the last 10 meetings but eight of those games were decided by single digits. Toronto is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 regular season matchups against the Cavs.

The Raptors’ reputation around the league is based off their accomplishments in the regular season, and their rise to power in the Atlantic came at the same time James teamed up with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in Cleveland. Toronto has won 49, 56 and 51 games the last three years but disappointed in the postseason each time. The Raps are 10-23-1 against the spread in their last 24 playoff games and 112-90-1 ATS in their last 203 regular season contests.

The Cavaliers in their second go-round with James have been the polar opposite. Since the King returned to Cleveland, the Cavs are 124-155-7 against the spread in the regular season and 33-25-1 ATS in the playoffs. And while they’ve never been a winning ATS bet, this season has been the hardest on the wallets of their backers. The Cavaliers own the worst ATS record in the league at 12-27-1 – which translates into a 30.8 percent win rate.

The four-time defending Eastern Conference champions are coming off a 28-point loss – their largest defeat of the campaign – and carry with them into Toronto the second-worst defensive rating in the league.

The Reptiles have their own warts going into battle against Cleveland. For all the winning they’ve done early on, it’s been mostly against soft competition thanks to the 25th toughest schedule in the season’s first half.

Toronto’s starting point guard, Kyle Lowry, is questionable with a bruised tailbone and its starting power forward, Serge Ibaka, is serving a one-game suspension after throwing a punch at Miami Heat forward James Johnson on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers are waiting on the status of Lowry before putting this game on the board, but bettors should expect the game to be close to a pick ‘em.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 11

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TULSA (10 - 6) at HOUSTON (12 - 3) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against TULSA 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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NORTHEASTERN (10 - 6) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (11 - 5) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 3-1 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 2-2 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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MARYLAND (14 - 4) at OHIO ST (13 - 4) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 4-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 4-0 straight up against OHIO ST 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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MARSHALL (11 - 5) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 9) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 106-140 ATS (-48.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 106-140 ATS (-48.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 84-113 ATS (-40.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 82-111 ATS (-40.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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WRIGHT ST (12 - 5) at N KENTUCKY (11 - 5) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N KENTUCKY is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
N KENTUCKY is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
N KENTUCKY is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
N KENTUCKY is 4-1 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
N KENTUCKY is 3-2 straight up against WRIGHT ST 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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HOFSTRA (9 - 7) at TOWSON ST (12 - 5) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOFSTRA is 44-21 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 2-2 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 2-2 straight up against HOFSTRA 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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DREXEL (7 - 10) at DELAWARE (9 - 8) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DELAWARE is 2-2 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DELAWARE is 2-2 straight up against DREXEL 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (4 - 12) at ELON (11 - 6) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in all games this season.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 this season.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ELON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
ELON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 101-68 ATS (+26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 2-2 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-1 straight up against ELON 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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JAMES MADISON (4 - 13) at WM & MARY (11 - 4) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
WM & MARY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
WM & MARY is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 3-3 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
WM & MARY is 4-2 straight up against JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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GEORGIA ST (11 - 6) at APPALACHIAN ST (8 - 9) - 1/11/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 2-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 2-2 straight up against GEORGIA ST 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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GA SOUTHERN (12 - 5) at COASTAL CAROLINA (7 - 10) - 1/11/2018, 7:30 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 GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
COASTAL CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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FLA INTERNATIONAL (7 - 9) at TX-SAN ANTONIO (9 - 8) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-1 against the spread versus TX-SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
TX-SAN ANTONIO is 2-2 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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W KENTUCKY (11 - 5) at OLD DOMINION (12 - 3) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 68-99 ATS (-40.9 Units) in January games since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 70-98 ATS (-37.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 141-182 ATS (-59.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 4-1 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 5-0 straight up against W KENTUCKY 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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TX-ARLINGTON (11 - 6) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (4 - 13) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TX-ARLINGTON is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


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




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SOUTHERN MISS (9 - 8) at UAB (11 - 5) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 1-1 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 2-0 straight up against SOUTHERN 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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IOWA (9 - 9) at ILLINOIS (10 - 7) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


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




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TEXAS ST (10 - 7) at ARKANSAS ST (6 - 11) - 1/11/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS ST is 3-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS ST is 3-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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OREGON ST (10 - 5) at ARIZONA (12 - 4) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-0 straight up against OREGON 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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STANFORD (8 - 8) at WASHINGTON ST (8 - 7) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 97-71 ATS (+18.9 Units) in January games since 1997.
WASHINGTON ST is 69-95 ATS (-35.5 Units) in January games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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LOUISIANA TECH (10 - 7) at MIDDLE TENN ST (11 - 4) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 46-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-1 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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PEPPERDINE (3 - 13) at BYU (13 - 4) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 140 to 144.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 235-183 ATS (+33.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PEPPERDINE is 3-1 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 2-2 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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PORTLAND (6 - 11) at GONZAGA (14 - 3) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
GONZAGA is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus GONZAGA over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 5-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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WICHITA ST (13 - 2) at E CAROLINA (7 - 8) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 216-166 ATS (+33.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 81-55 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 151-193 ATS (-61.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 142-182 ATS (-58.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 94-124 ATS (-42.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


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




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FLA ATLANTIC (6 - 9) at UTEP (6 - 10) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 3-0 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 4-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC 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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CLEMSON (14 - 1) at NC STATE (11 - 5) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEMSON is 73-106 ATS (-43.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CLEMSON is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
NC STATE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 3-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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SAN DIEGO (12 - 4) at PACIFIC (7 - 10) - 1/11/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 3-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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CAL DAVIS (10 - 5) at UC-RIVERSIDE (5 - 11) - 1/11/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL DAVIS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CAL DAVIS is 3-1 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
CAL DAVIS is 3-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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OREGON (11 - 5) at ARIZONA ST (13 - 2) - 1/11/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
OREGON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 2-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 3-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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SAN FRANCISCO (10 - 7) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (5 - 10) - 1/11/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-67 ATS (+36.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 106-63 ATS (+36.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 93-62 ATS (+24.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-43 ATS (+26.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 249-298 ATS (-78.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 249-298 ATS (-78.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 101-136 ATS (-48.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 101-136 ATS (-48.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 62-89 ATS (-35.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-1 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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CS-FULLERTON (9 - 5) at UC-IRVINE (6 - 12) - 1/11/2018, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 2-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 3-1 straight up against CS-FULLERTON 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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UTAH (10 - 5) at UCLA (12 - 4) - 1/11/2018, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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ST MARYS-CA (15 - 2) at SANTA CLARA (6 - 10) - 1/11/2018, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 201-162 ATS (+22.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
SANTA CLARA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
SANTA CLARA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 3-0 against the spread versus SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 4-0 straight up against SANTA CLARA 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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CALIFORNIA (7 - 9) at WASHINGTON (12 - 4) - 1/11/2018, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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SAMFORD (6 - 10) at THE CITADEL (5 - 10) - 1/11/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 26-52 ATS (-31.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 3-1 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 3-1 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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SIENA (5 - 12) at IONA (9 - 7) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 62-91 ATS (-38.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
IONA is 55-81 ATS (-34.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
IONA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 3-3 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-2 straight up against SIENA 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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MANHATTAN (7 - 9) at FAIRFIELD (6 - 9) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 3-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 3-2 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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TENNESSEE ST (6 - 9) at E ILLINOIS (6 - 9) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 142-108 ATS (+23.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
TENNESSEE ST is 142-108 ATS (+23.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
E ILLINOIS is 73-110 ATS (-48.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 73-110 ATS (-48.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 49-80 ATS (-39.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
E ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
E ILLINOIS is 1-1 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (11 - 4) at E TENN ST (12 - 4) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
E TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
E TENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
E TENN ST is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-GREENSBORO is 3-2 against the spread versus E TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
E TENN ST is 3-2 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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 DAKOTA (14 - 5) at IUPU-FT WAYNE (12 - 7) - 1/11/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 155 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 3-2 against the spread versus S DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 3-2 straight up against S DAKOTA 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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DENVER (6 - 10) at N DAKOTA ST (9 - 7) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 86-58 ATS (+22.2 Units) in January games since 1997.
N DAKOTA ST is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
N DAKOTA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 2-2 straight up against DENVER 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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NEBRASKA-OMAHA (5 - 13) at W ILLINOIS (8 - 6) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
W ILLINOIS is 2-2 against the spread versus NEBRASKA-OMAHA over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 3-1 straight up against W ILLINOIS 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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ORAL ROBERTS (7 - 11) at S DAKOTA ST (14 - 5) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S DAKOTA ST is 83-54 ATS (+23.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 51-28 ATS (+20.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 51-28 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 88-58 ATS (+24.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 83-57 ATS (+20.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ORAL ROBERTS is 3-2 against the spread versus S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
S DAKOTA ST is 4-1 straight up against ORAL ROBERTS 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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IDAHO ST (8 - 6) at N DAKOTA (4 - 11) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
N DAKOTA is 5-0 against the spread versus IDAHO ST over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA is 5-0 straight up against IDAHO ST 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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BELMONT (11 - 6) at SIU EDWARDSVL (6 - 9) - 1/11/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


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




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E KENTUCKY (6 - 11) at TENN-MARTIN (6 - 11) - 1/11/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 91-63 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
E KENTUCKY is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TENN-MARTIN is 2-0 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
TENN-MARTIN is 2-0 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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MURRAY ST (12 - 3) at JACKSONVILLE ST (12 - 5) - 1/11/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 27-50 ATS (-28.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 2-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 2-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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AUSTIN PEAY (9 - 7) at TENNESSEE TECH (11 - 6) - 1/11/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 2-1 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 2-1 straight up against AUSTIN PEAY 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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MOREHEAD ST (4 - 11) at SE MISSOURI ST (7 - 10) - 1/11/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 74-102 ATS (-38.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 74-102 ATS (-38.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


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




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WEBER ST (9 - 6) at N COLORADO (11 - 6) - 1/11/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
N COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
N COLORADO is 2-2 against the spread versus WEBER ST over the last 3 seasons
WEBER ST is 4-0 straight up against N COLORADO 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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MONTANA (11 - 5) at SACRAMENTO ST (4 - 12) - 1/11/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-2 straight up against MONTANA 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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MONTANA ST (11 - 6) at PORTLAND ST (11 - 5) - 1/11/2018, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
PORTLAND ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when the total is 160 to 169.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 2-2 straight up against MONTANA 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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LAFAYETTE (4 - 11) at ARMY (9 - 6) - 1/11/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARMY is 2-2 straight up against LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAB

Thursday, January 11

Thursday’s most interesting 13 games
Maryland won seven of last eight games, losing by 30 at Michigan St in only road game in that span; Terps are 1-2 in true road games, losing by 2 at Syracuse, winning in OT at Illinois- they’re 4-4 vs top 100 teams. Ohio State is 4-0 in Big 14, with all four wins by 9+ points; Buckeyes are 4-4 vs top 100 teams. Maryland won its last four games with Ohio State, winning by 5-6 points in last two visits here. Buckeyes are 15-8 vs spread in last 23 games as home favorites; Maryland is 9-7 as a Big 14 road underdog. Big 14 home favorites are 12-8 vs spread this season.

These teams are tied for 1st at 4-0 in Horizon League. Northern Kentucky beat Wright State three times LY, by 9-7-5 points, winning 83-76 in game played here. NKU won its first two Horizon home games by 18-35 points; they’re 6-2 vs teams ranked outside top 150. Wright St won 10 of last 12 games after an 0-3 start; they’re 0-4 vs top 100 teams, losing by 4-19-18-16 points. Norse covered seven of last nine games as home favorites; Raiders are 6-11 in last 17 games as road underdogs. Horizon home teams 10-15 vs spread this season.

Home side won both Georgia Southern-Coastal Carolina games LY; GSU is #27 experience team that is 4-4 in true road games- they’re 3-3 vs top 200 teams. Eagles are 3-1 in Sun Belt, winning by 6-31-3 points. Coastal lost its last three games and 8 of last 10, losing last three by 5-10-17 points; they’re 2-4 vs teams in top 125- they’re turning ball over 22.8% of time. Eagles lost 82-70 (+2.5) here. Eagles are 5-8 in last 13 games as road favorites; Chanticleers are 4-0 as Sun Belt home underdogs. Sun Belt home teams are 14-9-1 vs spread this season.

Western Kentucky won 112-87 at Marshall in first game with frosh Anderson eligible, giving them better depth. Hilltoppers won last four games, are 2-2 in true road games- they’re 1-4 vs top 100 teams. Old Dominion won its last seven games, winning first three Sun Belt tilts by 31-7-3 points; they’re 0-2 vs top 100 teams. ODU won its last six games with WKU; Hilltoppers lost last three visits here, by 23-6-14 points. ODU is 8-11 in its last 19 games as home favorites; WKU is 6-12 in last 18 games as road underdogs. C-USA home favorites are 7-7 vs spread.

Iowa/Illinois are combined 0-9 in Big 14 games. Illini is 4-7 in its last 11 games after a 6-0 start; they’re 1-7 vs top 100 teams, with win over Missouri. Hawkeyes gave up 92-91 points in last two games; they’re 1-8 vs top 100 teams, with only win over UAB. Illinois won last three games with Hawkeyes, by 2-12-4 points; Iowa won two of last three visits here. Last four years, Illini is 11-7-1 as Big 14 home favorites- this is their first spot as Big 14 favorite this season. Iowa is 13-10 in its last 23 games as a road dog, 0-2 this season. Iowa turns ball over 21.7% of time in Big 14 games.

Arizona had 9-game win streak snapped at Colorado Saturday; Wildcats are 7-1 vs teams outside top 100- their eFG% is #23 in country. Oregon State is 10-5 vs schedule #336; they lost by point at Kent State in their only true road game. Beavers are shooting only 31.8% on arc. Arizona won nine of last ten games with OSU; Beavers lost last five games in Tucson, losing by 11-8-22-23-17 points. Arizona is 1-6-3 vs spread in its last 10 Pac-12 home games,. under Tinkle, Beavers are 9-17 as road underdogs. Pac-12 home favorites are 5-2-1 vs spread.

Clemson won its last ten games, taking first three ACC tilts by 16-4-5 points. Tigers are 2-0 in true road games, winning at Ohio St/BC, 7-1 vs top 100 teams. NC State split its last six games but upset Duke last game; Wolfpack are 3-3 vs top 50 teams, but lot of that was done with their PG— he is suspended now. Clemson won four of last six games with NC State; Tigers lost three of last four visits to Raleigh. Tigers are 7-3 vs spread in last 10 games as road favorites; State is 4-6 in last 10 games as home underdogs. ACC underdogs are 12-10 vs spread this season.

Arizona State is home for first time in three weeks; Sun Devils are 6-1 vs top 100 teams- they’re 1-2 in Pac-12 after 12-0 pre-conference mark. Oregon is 1-2 in Pac-12, losing last game by 12 at Oregon State; they won their other true road game, at Fresno. Ducks are 1-3 vs top 100 teams, with Fresno win their best one. Oregon won six in row, nine of last 10 games with ASU; Ducks won last two visits to Tempe. ASU is 5-3 in its last eight tries as home favorites; Oregon is 8-5 in last 13 games as a road underdog. Pac-12 favorites are 10-6-2 vs spread this season.

Utah gave up 94-80 points in getting swept at home by Arizona teams LW; Utes are 2-2 in true road games, 3-5 vs top 100 teams. UCLA won five of its last six games with loss in double OT; Bruins are 3-3 vs top 100 teams- there Pac-12 home wins are by 14-21. Utah/UCLA split their last six meetings; Utes lost three of last four visits here, losing by 27-14-10 points. Last two series games were decided by total of 3 points. Utah is 15-10-1 in its last 26 games as road underdogs; under Alford, Bruins are 19-14 as home faves. Pac-12 home faves are 5-2-1 vs spread.

Irvine is 60-22 in Big West last five years, but 5-11 pre-conference mark suggests a down year; Anteaters are 1-11 vs top 200 teams, with Idaho their best win. Fullerton won seven of last nine games; they’re 3-4 in true road games. 2-5 vs top 200 teams. Titans won first two league games by 3-4 points. Cal-Irvine won nine of last ten games with Fullerton; Titans lost last five visits here, by 20-18-6-13-20 points. Over last four years; Fullerton is 8-15 as road dogs; Anteaters covered seven of last nine Big West home tilts. Big West favorites are 4-1 vs spread this season.

East Tennessee State won five in row, eight of last nine games, winning first three SoCon games, by 19-18-19 points. Bucs ar 3-3 vs top 125 teams. NC-Greensboro won six of last seven games, winning first two league games by 4-2 points. Spartans are 1-2 vs top 100 teams. ETSU is 4-2 in last six games with NC-Greensboro; they beat Spartans inn SoCon tourney LY, after losing to them twice during regular season. Under Forbes, ETSU is 8-8-1 as home favorites; Spartans are 16-14 in last 30 games as road underdogs. SoCon home favorites are 5-3 vs spread.

South Dakota/Fort Wayne split their last eight meetings; Coyotes won two of last three visits here. South Dakota won six of last eight games; they’re 4-3 in true road games, 2-5 vs top 200 teams. Coyotes force turnovers 21.8% of time. Fort Wayne is 1-2 vs top 100 teams, winning by 20 at Indiana- they’re forcing turnovers 22% of time. Mastodons are 3-5 vs spread in last eight Summit home games; South Dakota is 9-7 against the spread in last 16 Summit road games. Summit home teams are 3-4 vs spread this season.

Murray State won its last five games, winning first four OVC games, all by 14+, but they were all at home. Racers are 3-1 in true road games, 0-2 vs top 150 teams. Jacksonville State is 1-2 vs top 100 teams, winning last game at Belmont; they’re #63 experience team in country. Murray won 19 of last 20 games with JSU, winning last four meetings by 8-27-15-13 points. Gamecocks lost last 10 visits here. Gamecocks are 5-13 vs spread in last 18 OVC home games; under McMahon, Murray is 7-9 vs spread on OVC road. OVC home teams are 11-13-1 vs spread this season.

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NCAAB

Thursday, January 11

Trend Report

LAFAYETTE @ ARMY
LAFAYETTE

No trends to report
ARMY

No trends to report
SAMFORD @ THE CITADEL
SAMFORD

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Samford's last 6 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Samford's last 8 games when playing The Citadel
THE CITADEL

The total has gone OVER in 5 of The Citadel's last 6 games when playing at home against Samford
The total has gone OVER in 6 of The Citadel's last 8 games when playing Samford
MARYLAND @ OHIO STATE
MARYLAND

Maryland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Maryland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ohio State
OHIO STATE

Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State's last 5 games at home
MARSHALL @ CHARLOTTE
MARSHALL

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Marshall's last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Marshall is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
CHARLOTTE

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Marshall
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 7 games
USC UPSTATE @ FLORIDA GULF COAST
USC UPSTATE

No trends to report
FLORIDA GULF COAST

No trends to report
KENNESAW STATE @ JACKSONVILLE
KENNESAW STATE

No trends to report
JACKSONVILLE

No trends to report
LIPSCOMB @ NORTH FLORIDA
LIPSCOMB

No trends to report
NORTH FLORIDA

No trends to report
NJIT @ STETSON
NJIT

No trends to report
STETSON

No trends to report
NORTHEASTERN @ COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
NORTHEASTERN

Northeastern is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Northeastern is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing College of Charleston
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

College of Charleston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of College of Charleston's last 5 games
DREXEL @ DELAWARE
DREXEL

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Drexel's last 5 games when playing Delaware
Drexel is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Delaware
DELAWARE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Delaware's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Delaware's last 5 games when playing Drexel
UNC WILMINGTON @ ELON
UNC WILMINGTON

UNC Wilmington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Elon
The total has gone OVER in 8 of UNC Wilmington's last 11 games on the road
ELON

Elon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Elon is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
HOFSTRA @ TOWSON
HOFSTRA

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Hofstra's last 7 games when playing Towson
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hofstra's last 5 games
TOWSON

Towson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Towson's last 7 games when playing Hofstra
JAMES MADISON @ WILLIAM & MARY
JAMES MADISON

The total has gone OVER in 6 of James Madison's last 7 games
James Madison is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
WILLIAM & MARY

William & Mary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
William & Mary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
WRIGHT STATE @ NORTHERN KENTUCKY
WRIGHT STATE

Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wright State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

No trends to report
MANHATTAN @ FAIRFIELD
MANHATTAN

Manhattan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Manhattan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
FAIRFIELD

Fairfield is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Manhattan
Fairfield is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Manhattan
SIENA @ IONA
SIENA

Siena is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Siena's last 5 games when playing on the road against Iona
IONA

Iona is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Siena
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iona's last 5 games when playing at home against Siena
WAGNER @ BRYANT
WAGNER

No trends to report
BRYANT

No trends to report
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE @ ST. FRANCIS-BROOKLYN
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE

No trends to report
ST. FRANCIS-BROOKLYN

No trends to report
LIU-BROOKLYN @ FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
LIU-BROOKLYN

No trends to report
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON

No trends to report
SACRED HEART @ MOUNT ST. MARY'S
SACRED HEART

No trends to report
MOUNT ST. MARY'S

No trends to report
ST. FRANCIS-PENNSYLVANIA @ ROBERT MORRIS
ST. FRANCIS-PENNSYLVANIA

No trends to report
ROBERT MORRIS

No trends to report
LOYOLA-MARYLAND @ AMERICAN
LOYOLA-MARYLAND

No trends to report
AMERICAN

No trends to report
COLGATE @ BOSTON UNIVERSITY
COLGATE

No trends to report
BOSTON UNIVERSITY

No trends to report
LEHIGH @ BUCKNELL
LEHIGH

No trends to report
BUCKNELL

No trends to report
HOLY CROSS @ NAVY
HOLY CROSS

No trends to report
NAVY

No trends to report
UNC GREENSBORO @ EAST TENNESSEE STATE
UNC GREENSBORO

UNC Greensboro is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
UNC Greensboro is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against East Tennessee St
EAST TENNESSEE STATE

No trends to report
SOUTH DAKOTA @ IPFW
SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
South Dakota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against IPFW
IPFW

IPFW is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of IPFW's last 12 games when playing South Dakota
TULSA @ HOUSTON
TULSA

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

Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
TENNESSEE STATE @ EASTERN ILLINOIS
TENNESSEE STATE

Tennessee State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Eastern Illinois
Tennessee State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Eastern Illinois
EASTERN ILLINOIS

Eastern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Eastern Illinois is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
GEORGIA STATE @ APPALACHIAN STATE
GEORGIA STATE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia State's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgia State's last 6 games when playing Appalachian State
APPALACHIAN STATE

Appalachian State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Appalachian State is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
GEORGIA SOUTHERN @ COASTAL CAROLINA
GEORGIA SOUTHERN

Georgia Southern is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Georgia Southern is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Coastal Carolina
COASTAL CAROLINA

No trends to report
WESTERN KENTUCKY @ OLD DOMINION
WESTERN KENTUCKY

Western Kentucky is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Western Kentucky is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
OLD DOMINION

Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Western Kentucky
IOWA @ ILLINOIS
IOWA

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa's last 6 games when playing Illinois
ILLINOIS

Illinois is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
Illinois is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Iowa
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI @ UAB
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern Mississippi's last 6 games when playing on the road against UAB
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern Mississippi's last 6 games
UAB

UAB is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Mississippi
UAB is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL @ UTSA
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL

Florida International is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UTSA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games when playing UTSA
UTSA

UTSA is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UTSA's last 5 games when playing Florida International
TEXAS-ARLINGTON @ ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
TEXAS-ARLINGTON

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas-Arlington's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas-Arlington's last 7 games when playing Arkansas-Little Rock
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK

Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas-Little Rock's last 7 games when playing Texas-Arlington
IDAHO STATE @ NORTH DAKOTA
IDAHO STATE

Idaho State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Idaho State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
NORTH DAKOTA

North Dakota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Idaho State
North Dakota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Idaho State
BELMONT @ SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-EDWARDSVILLE
BELMONT

Belmont is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
Belmont is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-EDWARDSVILLE

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
NEBRASKA-OMAHA @ WESTERN ILLINOIS
NEBRASKA-OMAHA

Nebraska-Omaha is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Western Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nebraska-Omaha's last 6 games when playing Western Illinois
WESTERN ILLINOIS

Western Illinois is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Western Illinois is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Nebraska-Omaha
ORAL ROBERTS @ SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
ORAL ROBERTS

No trends to report
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

South Dakota State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
South Dakota State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oral Roberts
DENVER @ NORTH DAKOTA STATE
DENVER

The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing North Dakota State
NORTH DAKOTA STATE

North Dakota State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
North Dakota State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
TEXAS STATE @ ARKANSAS STATE
TEXAS STATE

Texas State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Texas State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arkansas State
ARKANSAS STATE

Arkansas State is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arkansas State's last 7 games when playing Texas State
AUSTIN PEAY @ TENNESSEE TECH
AUSTIN PEAY

Austin Peay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Austin Peay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee Tech
TENNESSEE TECH

Tennessee Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tennessee Tech is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Austin Peay
EASTERN KENTUCKY @ TENNESSEE-MARTIN
EASTERN KENTUCKY

Eastern Kentucky is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Tennessee-Martin
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Eastern Kentucky's last 6 games when playing Tennessee-Martin
TENNESSEE-MARTIN

Tennessee-Martin is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
Tennessee-Martin is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Eastern Kentucky
MURRAY STATE @ JACKSONVILLE STATE
MURRAY STATE

Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Murray State is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games when playing Jacksonville State
JACKSONVILLE STATE

Jacksonville State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville State's last 5 games when playing at home against Murray State
MOREHEAD STATE @ SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE
MOREHEAD STATE

Morehead State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Southeast Missouri State
Morehead State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southeast Missouri State
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southeast Missouri State's last 5 games
Southeast Missouri State is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
CLEMSON @ NORTH CAROLINA STATE
CLEMSON

Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NORTH CAROLINA STATE

North Carolina State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
North Carolina State is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
WICHITA STATE @ EAST CAROLINA
WICHITA STATE

Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Wichita State's last 8 games on the road
EAST CAROLINA

East Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
East Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
LOUISIANA TECH @ MIDDLE TENNESSEE
LOUISIANA TECH

Louisiana Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Middle Tennessee
Louisiana Tech is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Middle Tennessee
MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Middle Tennessee is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Middle Tennessee is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
FLORIDA ATLANTIC @ UTEP
FLORIDA ATLANTIC

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida Atlantic's last 5 games when playing UTEP
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida Atlantic's last 6 games
UTEP

UTEP is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida Atlantic
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UTEP's last 5 games when playing Florida Atlantic
OREGON STATE @ ARIZONA
OREGON STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon State's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Oregon State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
ARIZONA

Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oregon State
PEPPERDINE @ BYU
PEPPERDINE

Pepperdine is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing BYU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pepperdine's last 5 games when playing BYU
BYU

BYU is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pepperdine
BYU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
WEBER STATE @ NORTHERN COLORADO
WEBER STATE

Weber State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Northern Colorado
Weber State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
NORTHERN COLORADO

Northern Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Northern Colorado's last 7 games
STANFORD @ WASHINGTON STATE
STANFORD

Stanford is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington State
Stanford is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington State
WASHINGTON STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games at home
Washington State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
PORTLAND @ GONZAGA
PORTLAND

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Gonzaga
GONZAGA

Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NEW MEXICO STATE @ GRAND CANYON
NEW MEXICO STATE

New Mexico State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Mexico State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
GRAND CANYON

Grand Canyon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Grand Canyon is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
UMKC @ UTAH VALLEY
UMKC

UMKC is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Utah Valley
UMKC is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
UTAH VALLEY

Utah Valley is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Utah Valley is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
OREGON @ ARIZONA STATE
OREGON

Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oregon's last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona State
ARIZONA STATE

Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona State's last 9 games when playing at home against Oregon
SAN DIEGO @ PACIFIC
SAN DIEGO

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Pacific
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pacific
PACIFIC

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pacific's last 8 games when playing San Diego
Pacific is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
UC DAVIS @ UC RIVERSIDE
UC DAVIS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Davis's last 5 games when playing on the road against UC Riverside
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UC Davis's last 7 games when playing UC Riverside
UC RIVERSIDE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Riverside's last 5 games when playing at home against UC Davis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UC Riverside's last 7 games when playing UC Davis
UTRGV @ CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD
UTRGV

UTRGV is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
UTRGV is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD

Cal State-Bakersfield is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UTRGV
Cal State-Bakersfield is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
CHICAGO STATE @ SEATTLE
CHICAGO STATE

Chicago State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
SEATTLE

Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago State
Seattle is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
MONTANA @ SACRAMENTO STATE
MONTANA

Montana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Montana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
SACRAMENTO STATE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento State's last 5 games
Sacramento State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montana
SAN FRANCISCO @ LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
SAN FRANCISCO

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Loyola Marymount
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 12 games when playing Loyola Marymount
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola Marymount's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Loyola Marymount's last 12 games when playing San Francisco
CAL STATE-FULLERTON @ UC IRVINE
CAL STATE-FULLERTON

Cal State-Fullerton is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cal State-Fullerton's last 8 games when playing UC Irvine
UC IRVINE

UC Irvine is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cal State-Fullerton
UC Irvine is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cal State-Fullerton
CALIFORNIA @ WASHINGTON
CALIFORNIA

California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
California is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
WASHINGTON

Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
UTAH @ UCLA
UTAH

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games
Utah is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing UCLA
UCLA

UCLA is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
UCLA is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
SAINT MARY'S-CALIFORNIA @ SANTA CLARA
SAINT MARY'S-CALIFORNIA

Saint Mary's-California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Saint Mary's-California is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Santa Clara's last 6 games when playing at home against Saint Mary's-Californ
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Santa Clara's last 5 games when playing Saint Mary's-California
MONTANA STATE @ PORTLAND STATE
MONTANA STATE

Montana State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montana State's last 5 games
PORTLAND STATE

Portland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Portland State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Montana State

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Thursday, January 11

Tulsa @ Houston

Game 509-510
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulsa
54.767
Houston
62.339
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 7 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 10 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tulsa
(+10 1/2); Over

Coll of Charleston @ Northeastern

Game 511-512
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Coll of Charlesto
52.712
Northeastern
54.337
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Coll of Charlesto
by 1 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northeastern
by 3 1/2
133
Dunkel Pick:
Coll of Charlesto
(+3 1/2); Over

Maryland @ Ohio State

Game 513-514
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Maryland
63.342
Ohio State
71.867
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 8 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 4 1/2
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(-4 1/2); Under

Marshall @ Charlotte

Game 515-516
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marshall
53.812
Charlotte
48.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marshall
by 5 1/2
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marshall
by 2 1/2
168 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Marshall
(-2 1/2); Under

Wright State @ Northern Kentucky

Game 517-518
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wright State
51.664
Northern Kentucky
64.513
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 13
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 10
132
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Kentucky
(-10); Over

Hofstra @ Towson

Game 519-520
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Hofstra
49.237
Towson
57.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Towson
by 8 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Towson
by 6
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Towson
(-6); Over

Drexel @ Delaware

Game 521-522
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Drexel
48.712
Delaware
50.616
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Delaware
by 2
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Delaware
by 4
140
Dunkel Pick:
Drexel
(+4); Under

NC-Wilmington @ Elon

Game 523-524
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC-Wilmington
44.521
Elon
50.013
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Elon
by 5 1/2
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Elon
by 10 1/2
161
Dunkel Pick:
NC-Wilmington
(+10 1/2); Under

James Madison @ William & Mary

Game 525-526
January 11, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
James Madison
43.703
William & Mary
55.287
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
William & Mary
by 11 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
William & Mary
by 9
162
Dunkel Pick:
William & Mary
(-9); Under

Georgia State @ Appalachian St

Game 527-528
January 11, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia State
52.221
Appalachian St
47.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia State
by 5
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia State
by 1 1/2
144
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia State
(-1 1/2); Under

Georgia Southern @ Coastal Carolina

Game 529-530
January 11, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Southern
49.721
Coastal Carolina
50.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Coastal Carolina
by 1
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia Southern
by 1
145
Dunkel Pick:
Coastal Carolina
(+1); Over

FIU @ TX-San Antonio

Game 531-532
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
FIU
45.325
TX-San Antonio
51.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TX-San Antonio
by 6
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-San Antonio
by 9
154
Dunkel Pick:
FIU
(+9); Over

Western Kentucky @ Old Dominion

Game 533-534
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Kentucky
48.721
Old Dominion
53.899
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Old Dominion
by 5
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Old Dominion
by 2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Old Dominion
(-2); Under

TX-Arlington @ AR-Little Rock

Game 535-536
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
TX-Arlington
58.737
AR-Little Rock
45.809
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TX-Arlington
by 13
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-Arlington
by 8 1/2
138
Dunkel Pick:
TX-Arlington
(-8 1/2); Under

Southern Miss @ UAB

Game 537-538
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern Miss
44.309
UAB
54.287
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UAB
by 10
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UAB
by 14
138
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Miss
(+14); Over

Iowa @ Illinois

Game 539-540
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Iowa
62.454
Illinois
64.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois
by 2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois
by 5 1/2
154 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa
(+5 1/2); Over

Texas State @ Arkansas St

Game 541-542
January 11, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
52.387
Arkansas St
49.724
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas State
by 2 1/2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas State
Pick
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas State
Over

Oregon State @ Arizona

Game 543-544
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oregon State
55.378
Arizona
67.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 12 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 15 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon State
(+15 1/2); Over

Stanford @ Washington St

Game 545-546
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Stanford
59.312
Washington St
54.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Stanford
by 5
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Stanford
by 1
148
Dunkel Pick:
Stanford
(-1); Under

Louisiana Tech @ Middle Tennessee

Game 547-548
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisiana Tech
54.585
Middle Tennessee
64.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 10
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 8 1/2
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Middle Tennessee
(-8 1/2); Under

Pepperdine @ Brigham Young

Game 549-550
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pepperdine
42.309
Brigham Young
62.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brigham Young
by 20 1/2
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brigham Young
by 18
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Brigham Young
(-18); Under

Portland @ Gonzaga

Game 551-552
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
44.319
Gonzaga
77.783
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Gonzaga
by 33 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Gonzaga
by 30
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Gonzaga
(-30); Under

Wichita State @ East Carolina

Game 553-554
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wichita State
71.072
East Carolina
50.520
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wichita State
by 20 1/2
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wichita State
by 24 1/2
139 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
East Carolina
(+24 1/2); Over

Florida Atlantic @ TX-El Paso

Game 555-556
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida Atlantic
43.737
TX-El Paso
47.519
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TX-El Paso
by 4
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-El Paso
by 6 1/2
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida Atlantic
(+6 1/2); Over

Clemson @ NC State

Game 557-558
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Clemson
69.873
NC State
61.492
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Clemson
by 8 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 4
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Clemson
(-4); Over

San Diego @ Pacific

Game 559-560
January 11, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
51.031
Pacific
54.562
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pacific
by 3 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pacific
Pick
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pacific
Over

Cal Davis @ Cal Riverside

Game 561-562
January 11, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cal Davis
49.723
Cal Riverside
48.215
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cal Davis
by 1 1/2
124
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cal Davis
by 4 1/2
130
Dunkel Pick:
Cal Riverside
(+4 1/2); Under

Oregon @ Arizona State

Game 563-564
January 11, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oregon
66.717
Arizona State
70.724
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona State
by 4
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona State
by 8 1/2
159
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon
(+8 1/2); Under

San Francisco @ Loyola Marymount

Game 565-566
January 11, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
55.212
Loyola Marymount
48.031
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 7
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
by 3
139
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-3); Over

CS-Fullerton @ UC-Irvine

Game 567-568
January 11, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
CS-Fullerton
47.329
UC-Irvine
55.971
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UC-Irvine
by 8 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UC-Irvine
by 4
141
Dunkel Pick:
UC-Irvine
(-4); Over

Utah @ UCLA

Game 569-570
January 11, 2018 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
62.586
UCLA
65.982
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UCLA
by 3 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UCLA
by 7
155
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+7); Under

St Mary's @ Santa Clara

Game 571-572
January 11, 2018 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Mary's
66.412
Santa Clara
57.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Mary's
by 9
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Mary's
by 14
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Santa Clara
(+14); Under

California @ Washington

Game 573-574
January 11, 2018 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
California
54.672
Washington
60.504
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 6
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 9
153 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
California
(+9); Under

Samford @ The Citadel

Game 575-576
January 11, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Samford
46.330
The Citadel
44.819
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Samford
by 1 1/2
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Samford
by 5
179 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
The Citadel
(+5); Under

Siena @ Iona

Game 577-578
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Siena
43.569
Iona
58.908
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iona
by 15 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iona
by 13
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Iona
(-13); Over

Manhattan @ Fairfield

Game 579-580
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Manhattan
48.657
Fairfield
54.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Fairfield
by 7
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fairfield
by 4
139 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Fairfield
(-4); Over

Tennessee St @ Eastern Illinois

Game 581-582
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee St
47.688
Eastern Illinois
46.701
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee St
by 1
115
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Eastern Illinois
by 2
121 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee St
(+2); Under

NC-Greensboro @ E Tenn State

Game 583-584
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC-Greensboro
52.390
E Tenn State
57.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
E Tenn State
by 5
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
E Tenn State
by 9
135
Dunkel Pick:
NC-Greensboro
(+9); Under

South Dakota @ IPFW

Game 585-586
January 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Dakota
52.331
IPFW
50.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Dakota
by 2
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Dakota
Pick
156
Dunkel Pick:
South Dakota
Over

Denver @ North Dakota St

Game 587-588
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
43.109
North Dakota St
56.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Dakota St
by 13 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Dakota St
by 11
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
North Dakota St
(-11); Over

NE-Omaha @ Western Illinois

Game 589-590
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NE-Omaha
45.677
Western Illinois
46.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Illinois
by 1
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Illinois
by 4 1/2
152
Dunkel Pick:
NE-Omaha
(+4 1/2); Under

Oral Roberts @ South Dakota St

Game 591-592
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oral Roberts
51.737
South Dakota St
58.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Dakota St
by 7
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Dakota St
by 11
152 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oral Roberts
(+11); Under

Idaho State @ North Dakota

Game 593-594
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Idaho State
44.823
North Dakota
50.338
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Dakota
by 5 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Dakota
by 2 1/2
148
Dunkel Pick:
North Dakota
(-2 1/2); Over

Belmont @ SIU-Edwardsville

Game 595-596
January 11, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Belmont
58.694
SIU-Edwardsville
43.303
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Belmont
by 15 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Belmont
by 11
148
Dunkel Pick:
Belmont
(-11); Over

Eastern Kentucky @ UT-Martin

Game 597-598
January 11, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Kentucky
45.767
UT-Martin
46.899
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UT-Martin
by 1
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UT-Martin
by 5
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Kentucky
(+5); Over

Murray State @ Jacksonville St

Game 599-600
January 11, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Murray State
55.762
Jacksonville St
54.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Murray State
by 1
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Jacksonville St
by 1
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Murray State
(+1); Over

Austin Peay @ Tennessee Tech

Game 601-602
January 11, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Austin Peay
46.798
Tennessee Tech
52.341
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee Tech
by 5 1/2
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee Tech
by 3 1/2
146
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee Tech
(-3 1/2); Under

Morehead State @ SE Missouri St

Game 603-604
January 11, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Morehead State
42.569
SE Missouri St
48.704
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
SE Missouri St
by 6
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
SE Missouri St
by 4 1/2
149
Dunkel Pick:
SE Missouri St
(-4 1/2); Under

Weber State @ Northern Colorado

Game 605-606
January 11, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Weber State
53.505
Northern Colorado
57.439
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Colorado
by 4
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Colorado
by 6
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Weber State
(+6); Over

Montana @ Sacramento St

Game 607-608
January 11, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montana
52.338
Sacramento St
47.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montana
by 5
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montana
by 9
139
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento St
(+9); Over

Montana State @ Portland St

Game 609-610
January 11, 2018 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montana State
46.589
Portland St
54.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland St
by 8 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland St
by 6 1/2
164 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland St
(-6 1/2); Under

Lafayette @ Army

Game 611-612
January 11, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Lafayette
44.492
Army
54.330
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Army
by 10
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Army
by 8 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Army
(-8 1/2); N/A

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Dunkel

Thursday, January 11

Columbus @ Buffalo

Game 51-52
January 11, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.737
Buffalo
11.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-155
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+135); Under

Carolina @ Washington

Game 53-54
January 11, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
10.224
Washington
12.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-155
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-155); Under

Calgary @ Tampa Bay

Game 55-56
January 11, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
11.014
Tampa Bay
12.515
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-210
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-210); Over

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NHL

Thursday, January 11

Columbus won four of last five games with Buffalo; they split last four games in this building. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Blue Jackets won three of last four games, but lost six of last eight road games. Last five Columbus games stayed under the total. Buffalo lost its last five games, giving up 24 goals; over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Sabres lost three of their last four home games.

Washington won eight of last ten games with Carolina; over is 4-0-1 in last five series games. Hurricanes lost their last five games in Washington. Carolina lost four of its last five games; they’re 4-10 in last 14 home games. Three of their last four games went over total. Washington won its last five games, scoring 21 goals; they won their last ten home games. Four of their last five games went over total.

Tampa Bay won six of last nine games with Calgary; six of last eight series games stayed under. Flames are 2-3 in last five games in this building. Calgary won its last three games, all by one goal; they’re 4-6 in last ten road games. Six of their last eight games stayed under total. Tampa Bay won 14 of last 18 games overall, nine of last ten at home. Last three Lightning games went over total.

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Thursday, January 11

Trend Report

COLUMBUS @ BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games
Columbus is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Buffalo's last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games

CAROLINA @ WASHINGTON
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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

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Long Sheet

Thursday, January 11

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COLUMBUS (25-16-0-3, 53 pts.) at BUFFALO (10-24-0-9, 29 pts.) - 1/11/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 211-220 ATS (+482.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 23-8 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
BUFFALO is 10-33 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 2-12 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 5-25 ATS (+43.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
BUFFALO is 7-21 ATS (+36.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 2-15 ATS (+22.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-3 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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CAROLINA (19-15-0-8, 46 pts.) at WASHINGTON (27-13-0-3, 57 pts.) - 1/11/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 8-29 ATS (+49.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-16 ATS (+27.0 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-3 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-3 ATS (+9.4 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-2 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-2 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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CALGARY (22-16-0-4, 48 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (31-9-0-3, 65 pts.) - 1/11/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 31-12 ATS (+31.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-2 ATS (+9.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-4 ATS (+11.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-4 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 215-222 ATS (+515.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 2-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)