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Magic vs. Wizards Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

The Washington Wizards have struggled at times to put away seemingly inferior teams, a scenario that popped up again with a sloppy loss to the reeling Utah Jazz at home. The Wizards will try to bounce back and earn their first win of a five-game homestand when they host the Orlando Magic on Friday.

The 107-104 loss to the Jazz left Washington - which tied a season high with 23 turnovers - with an 11-10 mark against sub-.500 teams, compared to 12-8 against stiffer competition. "You're not going to win like that," Bradley Beal told reporters while referencing the turnovers and the 61 points allowed in the second half. "That's the game right there." Despite the woes against lesser teams, Washington had no issues in its first meeting with Orlando, topping the Magic 130-103 on Dec. 23 in its best offensive effort of the season. That was part of a 1-15 slide for Orlando, which will be trying to salvage the finale of a three-game road trip.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Orlando), NBCS Washington

ABOUT THE MAGIC (12-30): Orlando had to rely on its reserves for a fourth-quarter push that made Wednesday's 110-103 loss at Milwaukee a bit more respectable, as leading scorer Aaron Gordon was 4-for-18 from the floor and the Magic were outrebounded by 12. "I think we're fighting. I think we're playing hard," coach Frank Vogel told reporters. "We're just not a very good basketball team right now. We got to fight and execute." Gordon and second-leading scorer Evan Fournier - who had 21 points versus the Bucks - both missed the first visit to Washington with injuries.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (23-18): Washington had three days off following a loss to Milwaukee in the opener of the homestand and opened a 12-point lead on Utah before straying from the game plan. "First quarter, we did a great job coming out with pace and moving the ball," John Wall told the Washington Post. "We got defensive stops. Second quarter, we got away from it. They played with a little more momentum, pace and got out in transition. It was an up-and-down game from there." Wall stuffed the stat sheet against the Jazz with 35 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and three steals while committing eight of the team's 23 turnovers.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Seven Wizards scored in double figures while Magic G Elfrid Payton had a career-high 30 points in the first meeting.

2. Orlando F Jonathon Simmons is 15-for-59 from the field over his last seven games.

3. Wall needs five points to become the fourth player in franchise history with 10,000 for his career.

PREDICTION: Wizards 123, Magic 102

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Jazz vs. Hornets Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

The Utah Jazz won their first road game in nearly a month at Washington on Wednesday while dipping deep into the rotation. The Jazz will try to make it back-to-back triumphs for the first time since bridging November and December with a six-game streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

Utah was without its starting frontcourt of Derrick Favors (ankle) and Rudy Gobert (knee) in Washington but got season highs of 16 points and nine rebounds from center Ekpe Udoh -- making a rare start -- and 10 points from Royce O'Neale off the bench. "It's a group of guys who have a lot of character," Jazz coach Quin Snyder told reporters. "When you compete, sometimes you make good stuff happen. It doesn't always go your way, but it went our way tonight." The Hornets went 3-1 on a west coast road trip, including a win at Golden State, but could not take the momentum home and dropped a 115-111 decision to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday despite Kemba Walker going off for 41 points. Charlotte is just 2-8 in its last 10 home games to drop to 10-11 overall in its own building.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah), FS Southeast (Charlotte)

ABOUT THE JAZZ (17-24): Utah forced 23 turnovers against the Wizards and got a strong performance from point guard Ricky Rubio, who scored 21 points on 9-of-17 shooting while knocking down three 3-pointers. The 27-year-old Spaniard went 0-of-6 from the floor and finished with just four points in Sunday's 103-102 loss at Miami and is averaging 14 points on 45.1 percent shooting in wins but just 9.8 points on 35.5 percent in losses. Rubio had less help in the backcourt down the stretch on Wednesday after shooting guard Rodney Hood was ejected with two technical fouls for arguing with officials and slapped a fan's phone away on his way off the court, likely earning himself some discipline from the league.

ABOUT THE HORNETS (15-24): Rubio will have to expend some energy on the defensive end Friday chasing around Walker, who went 16-of-28 from the floor in Wednesday's setback. Walker's scoring is not translating into wins of late, with Charlotte dropping its last eight games in which Walker scored 20 or more points but winning four straight when he scored 19 or fewer. Walker could use some help from his starting backcourt partner Nicolas Batum, who is 4-of-18 from the floor in the last two games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Favors (ankle) was probable on Wednesday before being scratched late and is day-to-day.

2. Charlotte C Dwight Howard went 5-of-18 from the free-throw line on Wednesday and is shooting 53.3 percent from the stripe.

3. The home team took the last seven meetings.

PREDICTION: Hornets 108, Jazz 102

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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/12/2018

The Indiana Pacers have played well against the Cleveland Cavaliers this campaign and look to improve to 3-0 in the season series when they host the next meeting on Friday. Indiana, which rolled to a 124-107 victory in Cleveland on Nov. 1 and posted a 106-102 home win on Dec. 8, now faces a struggling team that has dropped its last two games by an average of 31 points.

The Cavaliers were steamrolled 133-99 by Toronto on Thursday, with the 34-point margin of defeat being the team's largest of the season - topping Monday's 28-point setback against Minnesota. Cleveland has lost six of its last eight games, looking out of sync and demoralized in the back-to-back poor efforts. "I don't know where it kind of went wrong or what happened," Cavaliers forward LeBron James told reporters in regard to the routs. "We've got to try to pick it back up and find it." Indiana is 2-1 on its four-game homestand after dropping a 114-106 decision to Miami on Wednesday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cleveland), FS Indiana

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (26-15): Cleveland allowed a season high in points in the loss to Toronto, which exposed the defense and repeatedly broke down the team. Kevin Love tried to take the "impossible to get worse" approach while expressing his displeasure with the recent stretch of rough performances. "We have enough talent here to get over that hump and make a lot of good things happen," Love said after the defeat. "Right now, it's just tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it is there. We will get out of it and we will get better."

ABOUT THE PACERS (21-20): Leading scorer Victor Oladipo recorded 26 points in the loss to Miami but missed all six of his 3-point attempts as Indiana was just 1-for-18 from beyond the arc. Outside shooting had been a strong point for the Pacers, as they rank fourth in the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage (37.9) and are tied for eighth in scoring at 107.3 points per game. Oladipo is shooting a career-best 41 percent from 3-point range but is just 1-for-11 over his last two contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Oladipo averaged 28 points and made 11-of-20 3-point attempts in this season's two victories over the Cavaliers.

2. Cleveland PG Isaiah Thomas is expected to rest Friday after scoring four points on 2-of-15 shooting against Toronto.

3. Indiana C Myles Turner (elbow) will miss his second straight game.

PREDICTION: Pacers 112, Cavaliers 106

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Nets vs. Hawks Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

After snapping a long road losing streak, the Atlanta Hawks set their sights on an extended run at home, beginning with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. A 110-97 victory at Denver in the finale of a five-game road trip ended the Hawks' 10-game slide away from home and they will now play six straight and nine of 10 at Philips Arena.

"It feels good to win a game -- period," guard Malcolm Delaney told reporters. "We've been battling. It's been tough for us, losing a lot of close games. Just to pull one out and finish how we did feels pretty good." Dennis Schroder recorded his 20th career double-double with 19 points and 10 assists while Delaney provided a boost off the bench with 10 points and a season high-tying six assists for Atlanta. The Nets completed a 2-3 homestand with a 114-80 loss to Detroit on Wednesday, which came after five straight games in which the final margin was three points or fewer. Brooklyn took two of the first three meetings with the Hawks and can win the season series for the first time since 2013-14.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, YES (Brooklyn), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

ABOUT THE NETS (15-26): Spencer Dinwiddie carried Brooklyn through the bulk of the homestand with three straight 20-point performances - including a career-high 31 against Toronto on Monday - but bottomed out in Wednesday's loss. The 24-year-old point guard scored two points on 1-of-5 shooting in 26 minutes, part of a 36.5 percent showing for the Nets. "Just kind of gotta flush (the loss), really," Dinwiddie told the team's website. "I don't think collectively we'll miss as many shots as we did, and then obviously that's the game right there. It's a make or miss league. We miss shots and then we also did kind of let it affect our defense a little bit as the game wore on, which obviously we can't do."

ABOUT THE HAWKS (11-30): Delaney was a big part of a bench that shot 18-for-31 and outscored Denver's reserves 46-31, with Marco Belinelli also scoring 10 points and three others finishing with at least eight. "Our bench needs to play a little bit better," Delaney told reporters. "I take the pride in that, being the leader coming off the bench and trying to do that, pick up the pace. If the first team is up, try to build the lead. If we're down, try to get the lead down or take the lead when we get in. Just something I'm taking pride in." Schroder is averaging 20 points but shooting under 40 percent in three meetings with the Nets.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Brooklyn SG Allen Crabbe reached the 20-point mark in consecutive games for the first time in his five-year career.

2. Hawks F Taurean Prince is averaging 18 points over his last two contests while making 8-of-17 3-pointers.

3. Nets C Jahlil Okafor is averaging 3.5 points while shooting 7-for-21 from the floor in four games since returning from a nine-game layoff.

PREDICTION: Hawks 105, Nets 101

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Knicks vs. Timberwolves Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been dominant on their current homestand, while the New York Knicks have struggled all season to win away from home. The Timberwolves will try to keep their trend alive and the Knicks will attempt to end theirs when the teams meet Friday night in Minneapolis.

Behind another outstanding performance by Jimmy Butler (26 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, four steals and two blocked shots), Minnesota coasted past Oklahoma City 104-88 on Wednesday, improving to 3-0 on the homestand and claiming its sixth straight overall at the Target Center. "Guess we're, I don't know, growing a little bit," Butler told reporters. "For us to go out there and guard the way we did, do what we talked about in shootaround and the day before in practice, it's huge for us. We're growing as a unit." The Timberwolves are winning by an average of 20.7 points in the stay at home and will try for another rout against a Knicks team that dropped a double-overtime contest at home against Chicago on Wednesday. New York is notably 4-14 on the road but it did win its last such contest Sunday at Dallas.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS North (Minnesota)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (19-22): Tim Hardaway Jr. has missed 20 games in a row with a leg injury but earned a questionable designation after he went through a full-court scrimmage and took contact in practice Thursday. "If it was playoffs then I would obviously," Hardaway told reporters of his chances to play Friday. "But regular season, the guys are out there fighting hard. Time will tell. I've still got to make sure I get evaluated and make sure I'm good to go." Coach Jeff Hornacek indicated that Hardaway may have to fight for some of the minutes that have been given to Lance Thomas and Michael Beasley, who returned from a one-game layoff to score 26 points in Wednesday's loss.

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (27-16): Minnesota held its opponent under 100 in seven consecutive games, its longest such run in 10 years. "The way we've been playing, a lot of confidence, you can see the guys, especially the young guys, they're smiling every day knowing that they're in a good space and knowing that the hard work is coming around," forward Taj Gibson told reporters. "But it all comes from defense, and everybody's understanding that." Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 12 rebounds in the victory for his seventh consecutive double-double.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Timberwolves PG Jeff Teague (knee) returned from a seven-game layoff Wednesday and had eight points and three assists in 26 minutes.

2. Beasley averages 12.4 points for the season but scored at least 15 in each of his last six games and at least 20 in three straight contests.

3. The Knicks swept two meetings last season and won seven of the last nine matchups.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 115, Knicks 103

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Warriors vs. Bucks Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

The Golden State Warriors did not approach their game against the Los Angeles Clippers with the appropriate spirit, according to coach Steve Kerr, leading to a rare loss. The Warriors will try to get some of their star players back on the court and improve that spirit when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.

Golden State had its latest winning streak come to an end at five straight games with Wednesday's 125-106 home loss to the Clippers while the All-Star backcourt duo of Klay Thompson (rest) and Stephen Curry (ankle) watched from the bench. "Our spirit wasn't right. Our energy wasn't right," Kerr told reporters. "We weren't connected, and they were. The Clippers came in here probably insulted that we were resting Klay and then obviously Steph goes down, so the game changes and they came in and just kicked our (butt) and they deserved everything they got because their spirit was right." The Bucks traded wins and losses over the last six games but earned a 110-103 win over Orlando on Wednesday despite going 4-of-19 from 3-point range. "We got lucky," Milwaukee coach Jason Kidd told reporters. "In this league, if you don't make 3s you're going to get beat. We've got to get better at making open shots."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, NBCS Bay Area (Golden State), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (33-9): Curry recently sat out 11 straight games with an ankle sprain before coming back on Dec. 30 and averaging 35.2 points in five games -- all wins. The two-time MVP tweaked his ankle during shootaround before Wednesday's game, but the injury is not thought to be as serious as the one that kept him out 11 games, and he is day-to-day. Golden State could have used Curry and Thompson Wednesday on the defensive end against Los Angeles shooting guard Lou Williams, who dropped 50 points and went 8-of-16 from 3-point range in a Curry-like performance.

ABOUT THE BUCKS (22-18): Milwaukee got at least 14 points from each of its starters on Wednesday and watched those five combine to go 39-of-64 from the field. That starting unit is led by MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo, who led the way with 26 points on 10-of-15 from the field on Saturday and is shooting 61.1 percent from the field in six games this month. Antetokounmpo is getting plenty of help from shooting guard Khris Middleton, who scored at least 20 points in each of the Bucks' last four wins.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Warriors SF Kevin Durant became the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points on Wednesday.

2. Milwaukee PF John Henson recorded a double-double in each of the team's last two wins.

3. Golden State took the last three and six of seven in the series.

PREDICTION: Warriors 123, Bucks 113

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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers both have plans to make the playoffs in the Western Conference this spring, but neither team seems to be generating any consistent forward momentum. Both teams will be trying to bounce back from tough losses when the Pelicans host the Trail Blazers on Friday.

Portland was streaking in the right direction and looking impressive in the process with a three-game winning streak that included triumphs over San Antonio and Oklahoma City before dropping a 121-112 decision at Houston on Wednesday. The Trail Blazers are averaging 114 points over their last six games, going 4-2 in that span, but allowed at least 30 points in each of the final three quarters on Wednesday and could not keep up down the stretch at Houston. New Orleans is missing star forward Anthony Davis (ankle) but still had a good chance to win at Memphis on Wednesday before scoring just nine points in the third quarter of the 105-102 setback. "Obviously, we started to struggle offensively," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters. "I thought the offensive rebounds hurt us as much as anything. I still thought our defense was very solid, but we didn't guard like we did in the first quarter there. Eventually, they chipped away at the lead."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCS Northwest (Portland), FS New Orleans

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (22-19): Portland got star point guard Damian Lillard (calf) back from a two-game absence on Wednesday and watched him shake off the rust with 29 points on 9-of-16 shooting and eight assists in 32 minutes. Lillard showed off his passion at the end of the loss, getting into a brief altercation with fellow star point guard Chris Paul after Paul went in for a needless layup in the final seconds. Lillard's return prompted a boost in production from swingman Evan Turner, who scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting at Houston after totaling 15 points in the previous two games with Lillard sitting out.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (20-20): Not having Davis around on Wednesday led to New Orleans being outrebounded overall and giving up 14 offensive rebounds, which Gentry pointed to as a difference in the outcome. "We have to be a little more physical," Gentry told reporters. "I thought that the physicality of the game was really in their favor. Then we just have to complete defensive possessions by coming up with the rebound and not giving up the offensive rebound." DeMarcus Cousins scored 29 points in the loss but secured only eight rebounds to end a string of six straight double-doubles.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Pelicans G Jrue Holiday is 1-of-14 from 3-point range over the last three games.

2. Trail Blazers PF Ed Davis recorded a double-double on Wednesday - his first since collecting 10 points and 12 rebounds against the Pelicans on Oct. 24.

3. New Orleans took three of the last four in the series, including a 123-116 win at Portland on Dec. 2.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 112, Trail Blazers 107

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Grizzlies vs. Nuggets Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

A loss at the defending champion Golden State Warriors doesn't look terrible, but falling to the NBA-worst Atlanta Hawks at home might be a low point for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets will try to pick themselves up and avoid a second straight loss to a team at the bottom of the standings when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

Denver's losing streak began with a loss at lowly Sacramento and hit three in a row with Wednesday's 110-97 setback, and coach Michael Malone is not happy with his team's effort. "At the end of the day, I put this loss on me," Malone told reporters. "Obviously, I'm not doing my job to get this team ready to play. ... We come out thinking we can just show up. In this league, when you think you can just show up and win a game, you get your (butt) kicked. That's exactly what happened tonight." The Grizzlies avoided sole possession of last place in the Western Conference by edging New Orleans 105-102 on Wednesday and will be trying to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since Oct. 26 and 28. "They found a way to scrap out a win," Memphis interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters. "That's who we've become, but it hasn't necessarily shown itself in the win-loss column, but we've continued to fight. We fought back tonight. We just made the one more play that we needed to make."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Memphis), Altitude (Denver)

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (13-27): Memphis star center Marc Gasol had been struggling in fourth quarters before scoring seven of his 21 points in the final period on Wednesday, including a pair of baskets with under 2 1/2 minutes left that kept his team in the lead. "The guys did a great job of finding me and making sure that I got the ball in the right spot," Gasol told reporters. "We were patient. I thought that we had more movement and that allows us to be more proactive instead of reactive to the things that they try to do to us. It was good. I think defensively, we did a really good job." Gasol once again got plenty of help from shooting guard Tyreke Evans, who scored 28 points on Wednesday to go over 20 for the eighth time in the last nine games.

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (21-20): Denver guard Will Barton is struggling through a shooting slump and is 13-of-36 from the floor during the three-game slide. "Now it's a tough spot. We're on a losing streak, and now it's time to get out of it. You learn about yourself (during adversity)," Barton told the Denver Post. "Me, I'm a guy that likes these types of times. They reveal a lot about your character, so I'm willing to embrace the challenge. I'm ready. I can't wait to play against Memphis." Star center Nikola Jokic is in a shooting slump as well and went 4-of-21 from the floor on Wednesday, including 0-of-8 from 3-point range.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Memphis PF JaMychal Green recorded his third double-double of the season with 20 points and 14 rebounds on Wednesday.

2. Nuggets PF Paul Millsap (wrist) had his cast removed and is targeting a return around the All-Star break.

3. Denver snapped a three-game losing streak in the series with a 104-92 win on Nov. 24.

PREDICTION: Nuggets 106, Grizzlies 99

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Rockets vs. Suns Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

Chris Paul is asserting himself more with James Harden sidelined with a hamstring injury, and the Houston Rockets have been the beneficiaries. Paul will try to keep his hot streak going when the Rockets put a two-game winning streak on the line at the Phoenix Suns on Friday.

Harden, the league's leading scorer (32.3 points per game) who has missed five games in a row, could return as early as next week and has seen Paul average 26.3 points and 10.5 assists over the past four contests, including 37 and 11 in Wednesday's win over Portland. "He was exceptional," Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts told reporters. "He really controlled the game, like he can do. His shot-making was as good as I've seen." Paul made his return in November from a knee injury to produce 11 points and 10 assists in just 21 minutes against the Suns as Houston ran away for a 142-116 win, its eight consecutive victory in Phoenix. The Suns have improved since then and are 7-5 in their last 12 games after a a 114-100 win over Oklahoma City on Sunday.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), FS Arizona (Phoenix)

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (29-11): Paul has been outstanding but it's nearly impossible to make up for Harden's absence on his own, and Gerald Green continues to do his part to fill the gap. "We're having to manufacture points in different ways," Paul told reporters after the win over Portland. "Gerald continues to be great and be aggressive. ... James averages 30 and we're just doing it by committee." Green had 12 points Wednesday and scored in double digits in seven straight games since going scoreless in his debut with Houston on Dec. 28.

ABOUT THE SUNS (16-26): Devin Booker and T.J. Warren combined for 49 points against the Thunder but it was the effort of two reserves and former fourth overall picks - Dragan Bender and Josh Jackson - that garnered most of the attention following the win. Bender hit 6-of-8 3-pointers en route to a career-high 20 points while Jackson had 17 points and personal bests of 10 rebounds and five assists just three games after he was benched in a win over Atlanta. "It was kind of hard to take in. I kind of really didn't understand what he was saying," Jackson told reporters of the benching, to which he has responded with three straight double-digit scoring efforts.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Rockets G Eric Gordon is averaging 24.8 points over the last four games.

2. Suns G Isaiah Canaan (adductor) and F Marquese Chriss (hip) are both questionable.

3. G Troy Daniels, who had 23 points off the bench to lead Phoenix in the loss to Houston earlier this season, is 12-for-43 from the floor over a six-game stretch.

PREDICTION: Rockets 117, Suns 113

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Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

The Vancouver Canucks make another attempt at their first road victory since the end of November when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. Vancouver has gone 0-4-2 away from home since winning in Nashville on Nov. 30 and fell to 0-2-1 on its seven-game road trip with Tuesday's 3-1 setback at Washington.

Daniel Sedin has notched two goals and two assists over the first three games of the Canucks' trek, netting the lone tally against the Capitals to reach double digits for the 16th time in his 17 NHL seasons. Columbus is looking to bounce back after dropping a 3-1 decision at Buffalo on Thursday. Artemi Panarin recorded the lone goal to extend his scoring lead to 37 points for the Blue Jackets, who had won two straight and three of four. Columbus also has performed well at home of late, capturing four of its last five contests at Nationwide Arena.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific (Vancouver), FS Ohio (Columbus)

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (16-21-6): Brock Boeser was selected to participate in the All-Star Game later this month in Tampa Bay at the age of 20, becoming the third-youngest Canuck and second rookie in franchise history (Dale Tallon, 1971) to be chosen. Boeser has captured back-to-back NHL Rookie of the Month honors and leads Vancouver - and all league rookies - in points (40), goals (22) and power-play tallies (six). Thomas Vanek has notched just one point in five games since registering five - two goals - on Dec. 28 against Chicago.

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (25-17-3): Alexander Wennberg returned to the lineup Thursday after missing eight games with a back injury and posted a minus-1 rating in 18 minutes, 12 seconds of ice time. The 23-year-old Swede hadn't played since Dec. 21, when he was kept off the scoresheet at Pittsburgh after collecting two goals and three assists during a four-game point streak. Panarin, who reached the 30-goal plateau while with Chicago in each of his first two NHL seasons, trails Josh Anderson (14) by two for the team lead.

OVERTIME

1. Blue Jackets All-Star D Seth Jones notched an assist Thursday, giving him five over his last three games.

2. Vancouver has lost five straight contests overall (0-4-1), last winning on Dec. 28 versus Chicago.

3. Columbus recalled Joonas Korpisalo, who served as Sergei Bobrovsky's backup on Thursday, from Cleveland and assigned fellow G Matiss Kivlenieks to the American Hockey League club.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 3, Canucks 2

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Capitals vs. Hurricanes Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/12/2018

Less than 24 hours after having their 10-game home winning streak halted, the Washington Capitals attempt to exact revenge when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. Washington, which hadn't lost at Capital One Arena since Nov. 30 against Los Angeles, dropped a 3-1 decision to Carolina on Thursday in the opener of their home-and-home series.

Lars Eller scored the lone goal to extend his run to three games for the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals, who also had their season-high five-game overall winning streak halted. Thursday's victory allowed Carolina to break even on its four-game road trip, which began with a triumph in Pittsburgh. Sebastian Aho recorded his team-leading 15th goal in the win to tie fellow Finn Teuvo Teravainen for first on the club in scoring with 35 points. The 20-year-old Aho has netted four tallies in as many contests and landed on the scoresheet in eight of his last nine games, collecting eight goals and four assists in that span.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Washington Plus, FS Carolinas

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (27-14-3): Captain Alex Ovechkin was kept off the scoresheet on Thursday, ending a five-game point streak during which he registered four goals and five assists. A six-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner, the 32-year-old shares the league lead in tallies with Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov (27) and is four assists shy of 500 for his career. Nicklas Backstrom recorded two goals and six assists during his four-game point streak, which also came to an end on Thursday.

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (20-15-8): Jordan Staal is riding a four-game point streak during which he has collected two goals and two assists after tallying in Thursday's contest. The 29-year-old center, who was selected by Pittsburgh with the second overall pick in the 2006 draft, needs one goal to reach 200 for his career. Carolina is facing Washington for the third time in six games as it suffered a 5-4 overtime loss on Jan. 2 in its most recent home contest.

OVERTIME

1. Backstrom is three goals away from reaching double digits for the fifth straight season and 10th time in his 11 NHL campaigns.

2. Tom Dundon became the majority owner of Carolina on Thursday after purchasing 61 percent of the team from Peter Karmanos, who has retained a minority ownership interest.

3. Washington D John Carlson's next point will be his 300th in the NHL.

PREDICTION: Capitals 5, Hurricanes 1

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Flames vs. Panthers Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/12/2018

Aleksander Barkov looks to extend his goal-scoring streak two days after being selected for his first All-Star Game as the Florida Panthers host the red-hot Calgary Flames on Friday. Barkov has netted a tally in three straight games and notched four assists in his last four contests after posting three points in Florida's 7-4 victory over St. Louis on Tuesday, while Calgary is riding a season-high five-game winning streak.

Barkov, who has registered 40 points on the season, was one of 12 players with at least one in the victory over St. Louis as the Panthers rallied from an early two-goal deficit. "We had contributions from everybody," Florida coach Bob Boughner told reporters. "I liked the way we played. I liked our bite. I think when we were down 2-0, we never thought we were out of it. We put our heads down and we worked hard." The first four wins during the Flames's streak were by a goal, including a pair in overtime, before it knocked off NHL-best Tampa Bay 5-1 in the opener of their back-to-back set in the Sunshine State. "We want to go into the break feeling good about where we are in the standings," Calgary goaltender Mike Smith told reporters. "Every game is so important now. It's like a playoff mentality for us. It's been talked about in our room that now is the time to make a push to get points in all the games we can."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, Sportsnet Flames (Calgary), FS Florida

ABOUT THE FLAMES (23-16-4): The top line for Calgary stayed hot Thursday as All-Star Johnny Gaudreau (10 points in five contests), Sean Monahan (eight in five) and Micheal Ferland (two points in four straight games) totaled two goals and three assists. Coach Glen Gulutzan also praised the penalty-killing unit after the win at Tampa Bay, as it went 3-for-3 and improved to 15-for-15 over the last five games. Smith has allowed 11 goals and posted a .934 save percentage during the winning streak while defenseman Dougie Hamilton has posted three points and a plus-6 rating over his last three games.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (18-18-6): Jonathan Huberdeau likely got consideration for the All-Star Game as well after registering three goals and four assists over the last four games to push his team-leading total to 43 points. Vincent Trocheck is tied with Barkov for second on the team in points after scoring two goals and setting up another in the victory at St. Louis. Evgenii Dadonov has notched three assists in his last three games but has gone 19 contests without a goal, while Colton Sceviour snapped a 16-game goal-scoring drought last time out.

OVERTIME

1. Calgary D TJ Brodie recorded an assist in Thursday's victory for his 200th career point.

2. The Panthers are 1-for-21 on the power play over their last nine games and rank 27th in the league at 15.6 percent.

3. The Flames have won the last three meetings, including a 4-2 triumph at Florida last February as RW Troy Brouwer recorded a goal and an assist.

PREDICTION: Flames 4, Panthers 3

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Jets vs. Blackhawks Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

The tables have turned in the ultra-competitive Central Division, with perennial power Chicago fighting to stay out of the basement and surprising Winnipeg sitting atop the pack. The red-hot Jets can become the third team in the NHL to hit the 60-point mark when they continue their four-game road trip with a visit to the Blackhawks on Friday night.

Winnipeg surged into first place behind a high-powered offense that has produced at least four goals in each win during its current seven-game point streak (6-0-1). "Everyone's stepped up a little bit," Jets forward Blake Wheeler said following Tuesday's 7-4 rout in Buffalo. "We've had some injuries and some guys have been given opportunities to play a little bit different role, a little bit bigger role, and done a good job." After beating up on Edmonton and Ottawa by a combined 12-3 count, Chicago fell to division rival Minnesota 2-1 on Wednesday in the opener of a six-game homestand. Friday's game is expected to mark the Windy City debut of forward Anthony Duclair, who was acquired from Arizona on Wednesday in a four-player trade.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, TSN3 (Winnipeg), NBCS Chicago

ABOUT THE JETS (26-11-7): Wheeler, among the NHL's leaders in points (52) and assists (38), and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck were selected to the All-Star team. Hellebuyck owns a nine-game point streak (7-0-2) dating to last month's loss at Chicago. "The real difference in our season this year is the confidence we have in our goaltending," Wheeler said. "He was pretty young to be given the starting role last year. ... I don't think anyone ever wrote him off or lost confidence in him."

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (21-16-6): Duclair and defenseman Adam Clendening were brought in by Chicago general manager Stan Bowman in exchange for forwards Richard Panik and Laurent Dauphin. Duclair scored in each of his last two games with Arizona and had 20 goals in his first full season in 2015-16. "He's sort of a player that embodies what the NHL is all about now in terms of his speed and his ability to put the puck in the net," Bowman said. "He brings the ability to be a really electrifying player."

OVERTIME

1. Wheeler has five goals and six assists during a seven-game point streak.

2. Chicago won at Winnipeg 5-1 on Dec. 14 -- the fifth straight victory by the road team in the series.

3. The Jets are 9-for-23 during a six-game power-play streak while Chicago is 10-for-10 on the penalty kill in the past four.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Jets 3

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Oilers vs. Coyotes Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

The free-falling Edmonton Oilers have lost seven of their last eight games (1-6-1) to plummet toward the deeper waters of the Pacific Division. The Oilers look to reverse course on Friday when they play the fourth contest of a five-game road trip against the longtime residents of that ocean floor: the Arizona Coyotes.

The frustrating season hit another low in the last outing for Connor McDavid, who saw his team's bid for a late game-tying goal go by the boards due to a reviewed offside call as Edmonton sustained its third straight loss with a 2-1 setback at Nashville on Thursday. "I think the fans want to see offense, and if that's going to hold back offense, it's very frustrating," the reigning Hart Trophy recipient said. While Edmonton hardly is tearing up the league with its 24th-ranked offense (2.7 goals per game), Arizona resides one shy of the basement (2.3, 30th) in that regard while surrendering an NHL third-worst 3.4 goals per contest. The Coyotes exit their league-mandated break looking to turn around their fortunes after losing 11 of 14 (3-9-2).

TV: 9 p.m. ET, Sportsnet West (Edmonton), FS Arizona

ABOUT THE OILERS (18-23-3): Defenseman Matthew Benning, who set up McDavid's team co-leading 15th goal against the Predators, collected a goal and an assist in Edmonton's 3-2 overtime win over Arizona on Nov. 28. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored on a breakaway 4:20 into overtime of that contest and is tied with McDavid with 15 goals despite mustering just one in the past 10 games overall. Cam Talbot has routinely flustered Arizona, highlighted by a 29-save performance in the first meeting this season to improve to 7-3-1 with a 2.24 goals-against average and .928 save percentage in 11 career encounters.

ABOUT THE COYOTES (10-27-6): Anthony Duclair scored for the second straight game in a 2-1 shootout loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday, but the disgruntled 22-year-old found himself joining defenseman Adam Clendening in heading to Chicago four days later in exchange for forwards Richard Panik and Laurent Dauphin. Signed to a two-year, $5.6 million contract, Panik (six goals, 10 assists) ended a 27-game drought Tuesday night in an 8-2 victory at Ottawa. "Richard Panik is a big, skilled winger who is an excellent goal scorer," Arizona general manager John Chayka said. "He's also a strong two-way forward with great speed and provides a veteran presence. He will be a nice addition to our forward group.

OVERTIME

1. Arizona D Oliver Ekman-Larsson capped a three-game goal-scoring streak versus Edmonton, marking the last time he's tallied this season.

2. The Oilers' 31st-ranked penalty kill (71.4) has permitted nine power-play goals in the last seven contests.

3. Arizona RW Christian Fischer scored in the last encounter versus Edmonton and has four goals in his last eight games overall.

PREDICTION: Coyotes 3, Oilers 2

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Marquette vs. Butler Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

Although Marquette and Butler do not rank among the top three teams in the Big East in terms of offensive production, neither squad is lacking when it comes to players who can create their own scoring opportunities. Three of the league's top four scorers will all be on display Friday when the Golden Eagles visit the Bulldogs.

Marquette's Markus Howard ranks first in the conference and is 11th nationally in scoring (22.8 points), while fellow 5-11 teammate Andrew Rowsey (21.6) is the only other Big East player averaging at least 20 points. Despite coming off a rare down game, Butler forward Kelan Martin (19.2) sits fourth in the conference, while Kamar Baldwin (15.3) ranks 13th. After Howard played a starring role in each of the last two games, it was Rowsey's turn to steal the show Tuesday in an 84-64 win against No. 15 Seton Hall, as the senior guard poured in 31 to reach the 30-point mark for the third time in five games and the fourth time this season. However, Martin (10 points on 5-of-12 shooting) and Baldwin (15 points, 7-of-19) were both kept in check Tuesday, as Butler wrapped up a 1-3 stretch against four consecutive ranked opponents with an 85-74 loss at No. 22 Creighton.

TV: 6:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

ABOUT MARQUETTE (12-5, 3-2 Big East): Howard, who began 2018 with a school-record 52-point effort at Providence on Jan. 3 and averaged 44.5 points over his previous two games, mustered only 12 on Tuesday to continue his recent trend of disappearing at home - 12 points per game over his last four outings with a high of 13. Rowsey resumed his recent dominance at the Bradley Center following a season-low six-point performance in last Saturday's loss at No. 1 Villanova and is averaging 29 points per game over the last four home contests. Howard has been significantly better outside of Milwaukee, however, as he is averaging 37.3 points in the Golden Eagles' three true road games, while Rowsey has produced only 15.3 points per game in those same contests.

ABOUT BUTLER (12-6, 2-3): Despite corralling 11 rebounds Tuesday to notch his fifth double-double of the season, Martin was unable to reach the 20-point mark for the first time in seven outings, failed to hit a 3-pointer for the first time in 12 contests and committed a career-high tying six turnovers. Junior guard Paul Jorgensen (12.1 points), who is the only other Bulldog scoring at least 10 points per game, led Butler with 18 against Creighton and averaged 14.3 points during the team's four-game stretch against ranked foes. Sophomore guard Sean McDermott, who is one of five Bulldogs with at least 20 3-pointers, is averaging 6.4 rebounds during Big East play, although 23 of his 32 boards over that span came in two games.

TIP-INS

1. Butler has won five of the six meetings since Steve Wojciechowski took over Marquette in 2014.

2. Between North Carolina - Asheville and Marquette, Rowsey has scored 1,982 career points for an average of 23.6 points per game.

3. Bulldogs reserve sophomore G Henry Baddley has connected on eight of his last 10 3-point attempts.

PREDICTION: Butler 81, Marquette 75

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Nebraska vs. Penn State Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

There was a time when beating Wisconsin would be cause for celebration, but this Nebraska team wasn't that impressed with its victory, rather more focused on "closing games better." The surprising Cornhuskers will try to surpass last season's win total when they travel to Penn State to take on a Nittany Lions bunch that's also trying to take the next step up the conference ladder.


James Palmer Jr. scored 11 of his 18 points in the second half as the Huskers pulled out to a 13-point lead before holding on for a 63-59 victory to improve to 3-2 in conference play with their only losses coming to powers Michigan State and Purdue. "I don't think our mentality is where it needed to be," coach Tim Miles told huskers.com, echoing concerns from Palmer and Isaac Copeland about Nebraska's eight assists compared to 13 turnovers, which were turned into 23 Wisconsin points. Led by Miami (Fla.) transfer Palmer (15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds), Georgetown transfer Copeland (12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds) and Glynn Watson Jr. (11.6 points, 3.3 assists), Nebraska is expecting to win and quietly contemplating its first winning season since 2013-14. Penn State, another second-division Big Ten team trying to move up to the top tier, is coming off a 74-70 loss at Indiana on Tuesday, as Tony Carr finished with 28 points and Lamar Stevens had 20.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network


ABOUT NEBRASKA (12-6, 3-2 Big Ten): Copeland chipped in 12 points, six rebounds and three blocks against the Badgers, while center Jordy Tshimanga also had his best performance of the season by scoring a season-high nine points and grabbing six rebounds. Palmer, who averaged 3.6 points per game in 12.5 minutes in two seasons for the Hurricanes, has scored in double figures in 14 straight games and 17 of 18 this season. He's also finding his legs in Big Ten play; he scored 26 points on 7-of-22 shooting in his first two conference tilts back in early December compared to 58 points on 18-of-35 shooting in three Big Ten games since league play resumed in January.

ABOUT PENN STATE (12-6, 2-3): The Nittany Lions lost despite shooting 50 percent from the floor and holding Indiana to 40 percent because they were outrebounded 36-31 and forced just nine turnovers. Forward Mike Watkins (12.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.2 blocks) had 10 points - all in the second half - and 12 rebounds despite picking up two quick fouls in the first half. Fellow sophomores Carr (18.9 points, 4.7 assists) and Stevens (15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds) are forming quite a 1-2 scoring punch combining for 121 points in the last three games.


TIP-INS

1. The schools split two games last year with Watkins getting 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks in the Lions' win and Watson collecting 15 points and five assists in the Huskers' triumph.

2. The Nittany Lions' three conferences loses have been by a combined 11 points; they blew a late lead against Maryland and came up just short against Wisconsin and Indiana after mounting late comebacks.

3. Penn State junior G Josh Reaves (10.8 points, 2.4 steals) missed the game due to academic concerns and is questionable for the Nebraska game.


PREDICTION: Penn State 77, Nebraska 71

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Providence vs. DePaul Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/11/2018

Good health has proven to be elusive for Providence this season, but coach Ed Cooley's squad may be rounding into form as most of the roster he expected to have at his disposal at the start of the season is returning. After earning their most impressive victory of the year last weekend, the Friars hope to remain intact Friday when they travel to DePaul.

Last year's second-leading scorer, Emmitt Holt, was never able to make it on the court as an abdominal issue ultimately forced the senior forward to take a redshirt year. Alpha Diallo (three games), Maliek White (eight), Kyron Cartwright (one) and leading scorer Rodney Bullock (one) are among the other Friars who have missed time, although three of the four - White being the exception - each played a critical role in their team's 81-72 upset of No. 10 Xavier on Saturday. "We're getting a little bit healthier so we can see what we can be, but I thought our versatility showed today. This is the team that we envisioned and hopefully we can continue," Cooley told the Providence Journal. The Blue Demons' continued rebuilding project appears to be making progress in their third season under coach Dave Leitao, as DePaul halted a three-game losing streak and crawled within one victory of their win total from each of the last two years with Saturday's 91-74 triumph at St. John's.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

ABOUT PROVIDENCE (11-6, 2-2 Big East): With freshman center Nate Watson saddled by foul trouble, Cooley utilized 6-7 Bullock (team-leading averages of 16.9 points and 6.7 rebounds) at center for long stretches of Saturday's game - a move for which Musketeers coach Chris Mack did not have an answer. "For us, it was very difficult when they put Bullock at the five. That made it a chess match that was very difficult for our team. ... While Bullock was at the five, we couldn't get a (defensive) stop," Mack told the Providence Journal. Cartwright (10.9 points, Big East-best 6.3 assists) produced 19 points, nine rebounds and four steals Saturday and is averaging 17.8 points, eight assists and 3.3 steals over his last four outings since returning from his ankle injury.

ABOUT DEPAUL (8-8, 1-3): Marin Maric (career-high tying 25 points and 11 rebounds) and Max Strus (22, 10) each had double-doubles and Tre'Darius McCallum (16, nine) fell one rebound shy of doing the same in Saturday's romp, as the trio combined for 69.2 percent of the team's points and 65.2 percent of its 46 rebounds. Maric has enjoyed two of his three top scoring outbursts of the season over his last five outings, while Strus is averaging 23.3 points in his last eight contests since a six-point effort on Dec. 6. Junior guard Eli Cain (11.3 points) - fourth on the team in scoring this season after pacing the team in 2016-17 - finished with 11 points to become the 50th player in school history to reach 1,000 for his career.

TIP-INS

1. Providence, which sits ninth in the Big East in free-throw shooting at 68.7 percent, shot a season-best 20-for-22 from the line against the Musketeers.

2. Strus has buried at least two 3-pointers in each of his last eight games and ranks sixth in the conference with 47. Cain led the Blue Demons last year with 51.

3. The Friars beat Xavier despite losing the battle on the offensive glass 17-4 and getting outscored 22-0 in second-chance points.

PREDICTION: Providence 84, DePaul 77

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Friday, January 12

Brown @ Yale

Game 819-820
January 12, 2018 @ 5:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brown
45.892
Yale
56.902
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Yale
by 11
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Yale
by 7
153
Dunkel Pick:
Yale
(-7); Over

Marquette @ Butler

Game 821-822
January 12, 2018 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marquette
63.715
Butler
72.356
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Butler
by 8 1/2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Butler
by 4
158
Dunkel Pick:
Butler
(-4); Over

VA-Commonwealth @ Dayton

Game 823-824
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
VA-Commonwealth
57.523
Dayton
58.410
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dayton
by 1
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dayton
by 2 1/2
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
VA-Commonwealth
(+2 1/2); Under

Youngstown St @ Detroit

Game 825-826
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Youngstown St
43.107
Detroit
44.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
N/A

Green Bay @ IUPUI

Game 827-828
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Green Bay
44.338
IUPUI
46.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
IUPUI
by 2 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
IUPUI
by 5 1/2
146
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(+5 1/2); Under

Cleveland State @ Oakland

Game 829-830
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland State
44.598
Oakland
57.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 13
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 15 1/2
158 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland State
(+15 1/2); Under

Ohio @ Kent State

Game 831-832
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ohio
52.556
Kent State
50.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio
by 2 1/2
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio
Pick
152 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio
Over

Nebraska @ Penn State

Game 833-834
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nebraska
58.304
Penn State
68.783
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Penn State
by 10 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Penn State
by 6 1/2
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(-6 1/2); Over

WI-Milwaukee @ Illinois-Chicago

Game 835-836
January 12, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
WI-Milwaukee
46.454
Illinois-Chicago
51.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois-Chicago
by 5
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois-Chicago
by 3
132 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois-Chicago
(-3); Over

Columbia @ Princeton

Game 837-838
January 12, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbia
40.078
Princeton
53.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Princeton
by 13 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Princeton
by 10 1/2
145
Dunkel Pick:
Princeton
(-10 1/2); Over

Cornell @ Pennsylvania

Game 839-840
January 12, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cornell
45.786
Pennsylvania
53.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pennsylvania
by 7 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pennsylvania
by 11 1/2
152 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cornell
(+11 1/2); Under

Providence @ DePaul

Game 841-842
January 12, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Providence
58.387
DePaul
58.515
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
DePaul
Even
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Providence
by 2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
DePaul
(+2); Under

St Peter's @ Canisius

Game 843-844
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Peter's
52.398
Canisius
53.449
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Canisius
by 1
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Canisius
by 3
132 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St Peter's
(+3); Under

Quinnipiac @ Rider

Game 845-846
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Quinnipiac
44.512
Rider
53.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rider
by 8 1/2
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rider
by 13
162
Dunkel Pick:
Quinnipiac
(+13); Under

Monmouth @ Niagara

Game 847-848
January 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Monmouth
50.309
Niagara
52.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Niagara
by 2 1/2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Niagara
Pick
159
Dunkel Pick:
Niagara
Over

Idaho @ East Washington

Game 849-850
January 12, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Idaho
49.646
East Washington
54.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
East Washington
by 5
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
East Washington
by 1 1/2
139
Dunkel Pick:
East Washington
(-1 1/2); Over

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NCAAB

Friday, January 12

Friday’s most interesting 13 games
Yale won its last six games with Brown, which lost its last seven visits here, with five of the seven by 7+ points. Yale lost four of its last five games overall, with lone win at Kennesaw St; despite injuries, Bulldogs are 6-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200- their eFG% is #61 in country. Yale is #265 experience team whose defensive eFG% is #268. Brown won three of last four games; they are 0-3 vs top 200 teams, 2-5 in true road games, with wins at Quinnipiac/Bryant. Brown is #327 experience team that turns ball over 19.8% of time, and is shooting 32.7% on arc.

Butler lost its last three games by 7-3-11 points, since upsetting Villanova; Bulldogs split their two Big East home games- they’re 4-6 vs top 100 teams, and allowed 85+ points in all five Big East games this season. Marquette won three of last four games; they split pair of Big East road tilts. Eagles are 6-5 vs top 100 teams; they’re #313 experience team that is shooting 40.8% on arc this season. Butler won five of last six games with Marquette; Eagles lost last four games in Hinkle, by 12-21-21-8 points. Big East home favorites are 4-7-1 vs spread.

VCU won six of last seven games, with lone loss in OT at St Joe’s; Rams are 3-6 vs teams ranked in top 150; they’re 1-2 in true road games, with lone win at LaSalle, losses at St Joe’s, Seton Hall. Dayton is 8-8 and hasn’t won consecutive games yet; Flyers are 1-4 vs top 100 teams, with lone win by 10 over St Bonaventure. Dayton is #300 experience team that turns ball over 20.4% of time, shoots 33% on the arc. VCU is 4-3 vs Dayton in A-14 games, but Rams lost last two visits here, by 1-7 points. A-14 home favorites are 8-3 vs spread.

IUPUI (+2.5) won 67-63 at Green Bay 10 days ago, in teams’ first Horizon meeting. Green Bay lost its last four games, allowing 83 ppg in last three; Phoenix are 0-9 in true road games- they are playing pace #40, are 3-7 vs teams outside top 200. Green Bay is shooting only 31.6% on arc, 45.2% inside arc; they’re #248 experience team. IUPUI was 14-25 on arc in 72-71 over Milwaukee in its last games Wednesday; Jaguars have 7th-worst eFG% defense in country this season. Last 4+ years, Green Bay is 7-7 vs spread as Horizon home underdogs.

Oakland lost three of last four games, with two of those losses at home; Grizzlies are 5-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200. Cleveland State lost nine of last 10 D-I games; they’re 0-4 vs teams in top 150, losing by 32-19-15-50 points. Oakland won four of last five games with CSU, which split its last four visits here, with a 76-65 win (+14) here LY. Horizon home favorites are 5-12 vs spread this season. Oakland is 14-11 in its last 25 games as home favorites (0-3 this year); Vikings are 14-8-2 vs spread in last 24 games as road underdogs.

Kent State lost six of last eight games, but five of six losses were on road; Flashes are 2-6 vs top 200 teams- they’re shooting only 30.6% on arc. Ohio is 5-0 vs teams outside top 200 (2-7 vs everyone else); Bobcats are 0-3 in true road games, losing by 25-3-25 points. Both teams try to play fast pace (top 100), but neither team shoots well enough to justify it. Kent won six of last eight games with Ohio; they nipped Bobcats 68-66 in MAC tourney LY. Ohio lost its last three visits here, by 10-7-3 points. MAC home teams are 10-9 vs spread this season.

Nebraska won five of its last six games; they’re 1-4 in true road games, with only win by 15 at Northwestern. Cornhuskers are 3-6 vs top 100 teams. Penn State lost three of last five games; they’re 3-5 in top 100 games. PSU is 9-2 at home, with both losses by a point, to Wisconsin, Rider. Lions are forcing turnovers 21.7% of time. Lions are 5-3 in its last eight games with Nebraska; favorites covered five of last six series games. Huskers lost last three visits here, by 4-1-13 points. Big 14 home favorites are 13-9 vs spread this season.

Milwaukee won five of last seven games with Ill-Chicago; Panthers won three of last four visits to the Windy City. Milwaukee lost six of last nine games overall; they played four guys 34:00+ in 72-71 loss at IUPUI Wednesday. Panthers are 5-4 vs teams ranked outside top 200. Flames won last two games after a 5-10 start; they’re 6-2 at home, 5-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200. Horizon home favorites are 5-12 vs spread. Milwaukee is 8-3-2 vs spread in last 13 games as Horizon road underdogs; UIC is is 4-4 in last eight tries as home favorites.

Providence won six of last eight games with DePaul, but lost last two visits here, by 1-7 points. Friars split first four Big East games; they’re 1-3 in true road games, with only win at St John’s. PC is 7-1 vs teams ranked outside top 100. DePaul is 1-3 in big East but won last game by 18 at St John’s; Blue Demons are 1-7 vs top 100 teams, with only win over the Red Storm. DePaul is 0-2 in Big East home games, losing to Georgetown by 9, to Villanova by 18. Big East home underdogs are 4-3 vs spread this season.

St Peter’s won four of last five games with Canisius, winning last two visits here, by 17-7 points. Peacocks split first four MAAC games, winning both home games by 13-26 points. St Peter’s is 1-5 vs top 200 teams, with only win over Monmouth by 13. Canisius won five of last six games; they’re 5-5 vs top 100 teams, 5-1 at home, with only loss to St Bonaventure. MAAC home favorites are 5-4-2 vs spread this season. Canisius is 8-16-1 vs spread in last 25 tries as MAAC home favorites; Peacocks covered 12 of last 15 as MAAC road underdogs.

Rider won its last seven games with Quinnipiac; Bobcats lost last four games in Broncs’ Zoo, by 12-11-7-5 points. Quinnipiac played two starters 41:00+ in its OT win over Marist Wednesday. Bobcats are 3-2 in last five games after a 3-9 start- they’re 1-5 vs top 200 teams. Rider won five of last six games, scoring 92.3 ppg in last three games. Broncs are 7-2 vs teams ranked outside the top 200. MAAC home favorites are 5-4-2 vs spread this season. Rider is 13-9 vs spread in last 22 games as home favorites; Quinnipiac is 6-4-1 in last 11 tries as road underdogs.

Monmouth is 9-0 vs Niagara (7-2 vs spread) in MAAC games, winning four visits here, by 11-16-14-7 points. Hawks lost six of last eight games, are 2-7 in true road games with wins at Lehigh/Yale. Monmouth is 2-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200. Niagara won five of last seven games; they’re 2-8 vs top 200 teams, with wins over St Bonaventure, Army. MAAC home underdogs are 5-5 vs spread this season. Monmouth is 18-14 vs spread in its last 32 MAAC road games; Niagara is 10-22 vs spread in last 32 MAAC home games.

Idaho is #3 experience team in country; they split first four Big Sky games, are 3-3 in true road games, 2-4 vs top 200 teams. Vandals are turning ball over 21.4% of time. Eastern Washington won five of its last six games, winning last three Big Sky games, by 13-7-15 points; Eagles are 2-8 vs top 200 teams- they’re 5-0 at home this season. EWU won five of its last seven games with Idaho; Vandals lost last three visits to Cheney, by 3-14-10 points. Big Sky home favorites are 11-5 against the spread this season. EWU scored 80 ppg in winning its last three games.

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NCAAB

Friday, January 12

Trend Report

BROWN @ YALE
BROWN

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brown's last 5 games when playing on the road against Yale
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brown's last 6 games when playing Yale
YALE

Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brown
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brown
MARQUETTE @ BUTLER
MARQUETTE

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Marquette's last 8 games on the road
Marquette is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
BUTLER

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Butler's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Butler's last 10 games
NEBRASKA @ PENN STATE
NEBRASKA

Nebraska is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska's last 6 games on the road
PENN STATE

Penn State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nebraska
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State's last 5 games when playing at home against Nebraska
VCU @ DAYTON
VCU

VCU is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of VCU's last 7 games on the road
DAYTON

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dayton's last 6 games at home
Dayton is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
OHIO @ KENT STATE
OHIO

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ohio's last 9 games when playing Kent State
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Ohio's last 12 games on the road
KENT STATE

Kent State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Ohio
Kent State is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Ohio
HIGH POINT @ CAMPBELL
HIGH POINT

No trends to report
CAMPBELL

No trends to report
RADFORD @ GARDNER-WEBB
RADFORD

No trends to report
GARDNER-WEBB

No trends to report
LONGWOOD @ LIBERTY
LONGWOOD

No trends to report
LIBERTY

No trends to report
UNC ASHEVILLE @ PRESBYTERIAN
UNC ASHEVILLE

No trends to report
PRESBYTERIAN

No trends to report
CLEVELAND STATE @ OAKLAND
CLEVELAND STATE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland State's last 6 games when playing Oakland
OAKLAND

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Cleveland State
YOUNGSTOWN STATE @ DETROIT
YOUNGSTOWN STATE

Youngstown State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Youngstown State's last 14 games when playing Detroit
DETROIT

Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Youngstown State
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Youngstown State
SAINT PETER'S @ CANISIUS
SAINT PETER'S

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 6 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Saint Peter's is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Canisius
CANISIUS

Canisius is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Canisius is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
MONMOUTH @ NIAGARA
MONMOUTH

Monmouth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Niagara
Monmouth is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Niagara
NIAGARA

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Niagara's last 6 games
Niagara is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
QUINNIPIAC @ RIDER
QUINNIPIAC

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Quinnipiac's last 5 games
Quinnipiac is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Rider
RIDER

Rider is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Quinnipiac
Rider is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY @ IUPUI
WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin-Green Bay's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin-Green Bay's last 7 games
IUPUI

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of IUPUI's last 5 games
IUPUI is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
DELAWARE STATE @ HAMPTON
DELAWARE STATE

No trends to report
HAMPTON

No trends to report
WINTHROP @ CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
WINTHROP

No trends to report
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

No trends to report
COLUMBIA @ PRINCETON
COLUMBIA

Columbia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Princeton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbia's last 7 games when playing Princeton
PRINCETON

Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbia
Princeton is 21-1 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Columbia
CORNELL @ PENNSYLVANIA
CORNELL

The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cornell's last 12 games when playing on the road against Pennsylvania
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cornell's last 11 games when playing Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cornell
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pennsylvania's last 12 games when playing at home against Cornell
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE @ UIC
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing UIC
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing UIC
UIC

The total has gone OVER in 4 of UIC's last 5 games when playing Wisconsin-Milwaukee
UIC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
PROVIDENCE @ DEPAUL
PROVIDENCE

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Providence's last 9 games when playing DePaul
Providence is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing DePaul
DEPAUL

The total has gone OVER in 4 of DePaul's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of DePaul's last 9 games when playing Providence
IDAHO @ EASTERN WASHINGTON
IDAHO

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Idaho's last 5 games when playing Eastern Washington
Idaho is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
EASTERN WASHINGTON

Eastern Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Eastern Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, January 12

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BROWN (7 - 6) at YALE (7 - 9) - 1/12/2018, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 87-59 ATS (+22.1 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
YALE is 88-58 ATS (+24.2 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
YALE is 2-2 against the spread versus BROWN over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 4-0 straight up against BROWN 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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MARQUETTE (12 - 5) at BUTLER (12 - 6) - 1/12/2018, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
BUTLER is 217-172 ATS (+27.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 141-98 ATS (+33.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 126-85 ATS (+32.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 126-85 ATS (+32.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 95-67 ATS (+21.3 Units) in January games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BUTLER is 3-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 3-1 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (11 - 6) at DAYTON (8 - 8) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DAYTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.


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




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YOUNGSTOWN ST (5 - 12) at DETROIT (5 - 13) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN 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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WI-GREEN BAY (7 - 12) at IUPUI (5 - 11) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
IUPUI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 since 1997.
IUPUI is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
IUPUI is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
IUPUI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 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
IUPUI is 1-0 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
IUPUI is 1-0 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CLEVELAND ST (4 - 13) at OAKLAND (10 - 8) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 64-109 ATS (-55.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
OAKLAND is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 2-1 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 3-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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OHIO U (8 - 7) at KENT ST (7 - 9) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 97-64 ATS (+26.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 3-2 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 3-2 straight up against OHIO U 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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NEBRASKA (12 - 6) at PENN ST (12 - 6) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 92-130 ATS (-51.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 92-130 ATS (-51.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 82-113 ATS (-42.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 79-109 ATS (-40.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 75-104 ATS (-39.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 57-85 ATS (-36.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 3-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 2-2 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (9 - 9) at IL-CHICAGO (7 - 10) - 1/12/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 161-126 ATS (+22.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 199-157 ATS (+26.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 193-153 ATS (+24.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against IL-CHICAGO 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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COLUMBIA (3 - 10) at PRINCETON (7 - 8) - 1/12/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 70-47 ATS (+18.3 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 113-80 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 113-80 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 48-27 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PRINCETON is 2-2 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 4-0 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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CORNELL (6 - 7) at PENNSYLVANIA (10 - 5) - 1/12/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 126-89 ATS (+28.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 126-89 ATS (+28.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 94-131 ATS (-50.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 94-131 ATS (-50.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-1 against the spread versus CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-0 straight up against CORNELL 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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PROVIDENCE (11 - 6) at DEPAUL (8 - 8) - 1/12/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
PROVIDENCE is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 69-98 ATS (-38.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
DEPAUL is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 3-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 2-2 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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ST PETERS (8 - 7) at CANISIUS (9 - 8) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CANISIUS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CANISIUS is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 3-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
ST PETERS is 4-1 straight up against CANISIUS 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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QUINNIPIAC (6 - 11) at RIDER (10 - 6) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
QUINNIPIAC is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
RIDER is 80-108 ATS (-38.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RIDER is 80-108 ATS (-38.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RIDER is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.
RIDER is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-2 against the spread versus QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 4-1 straight up against QUINNIPIAC 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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MONMOUTH (5 - 10) at NIAGARA (9 - 8) - 1/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONMOUTH is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NIAGARA is 57-88 ATS (-39.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
NIAGARA is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
NIAGARA is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MONMOUTH is 3-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
MONMOUTH is 5-0 straight up against NIAGARA 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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IDAHO (10 - 6) at E WASHINGTON (8 - 9) - 1/12/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 100-70 ATS (+23.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, January 12


Cleveland @ Indiana

Game 801-802
January 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
119.606
Indiana
120.520
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 1
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
223
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+1 1/2); Under

Utah @ Charlotte

Game 803-804
January 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
116.737
Charlotte
118.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 1 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 4
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+4); Under

Orlando @ Washington

Game 805-806
January 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
112.412
Washington
126.893
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 14 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 10
217
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-10); Over

Brooklyn @ Atlanta

Game 807-808
January 12, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
109.231
Atlanta
116.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 7 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-2 1/2); Over

New York @ Minnesota

Game 809-810
January 12, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
116.712
Minnesota
121.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 5
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
N/A

Portland @ New Orleans

Game 811-812
January 12, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
119.311
New Orleans
120.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 1
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
N/A

Golden State @ Milwaukee

Game 813-814
January 12, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
128.512
Milwaukee
120.003
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 8 1/2
228
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 5
222
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-5); Over

Memphis @ Denver

Game 815-816
January 12, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
112.412
Denver
122.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 10 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 7 1/2
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-7 1/2); Over

Houston @ Phoenix

Game 817-818
January 12, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
121.723
Phoenix
116,.613
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 5
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 7 1/2
227 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+7 1/2); Under

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NBA

Friday, January 12

Pacers won last two games with Cleveland after losing previous seven; Cavs covered three of last four games in this arena. Over is 5-2 in last seven series games. Cleveland lost six of its last eight games, losing last two by 28-34 points; they’re 5-10 as road favorites, 3-4 if they played night before. Four of their last five games went over total. Indiana lost six of its last eight games; they’re 4-4 as home underdogs. Four of their last five home games stayed under.

Home side won last seven Utah-Charlotte games; Jazz is 0-3 vs spread in last three games in this building. Three of last four series games went over the total. Utah lost nine of last 12 games; they’re 6-11 as road underdogs. Seven of their last ten games stayed under the total. is 5-8 in its last 13 games; they’re 3-6 in its last nine games as home favorites. Four of their last six games stayed under total.

Wizards won eight of last ten games with Orlando; last three series games went over. Magic is 2-4 vs spread in last six visits to Washington. Orlando lost six in row, 15 of last 16 games; they’re 2-8 vs spread in last 10 games as road dogs. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total. Washington lost last two games after a 6-1 run; they’re 7-10 as home favorites. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Nets won four of last five games with the Hawks; they covered last three visits to Atlanta. Under is 9-0-1 in last ten series games. Brooklyn lost three in row, 11 of last 15 games; they’re 11-3 vs spread in last 14 games as road underdogs. Four of their last five games stayed under total. Atlanta lost four of its last five games; they’re 2-1 as home favorites. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total.

Knicks won their last four games with Minnesota; they’re 3-1-1 vs spread in last five visits to the Twin Cities. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Knicks lost eight of their last ten games; they’re 6-10 as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total. Minnesota won its last three games, by 18-28-16 points; they’re 7-12 as home favorites. Six of their last seven games stayed under total.

Pelicans won three of last four games with Portland; under is 5-4-1 in last ten series games. Blazers are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Bourbon Street. Portland won three of its last four games; they’re 8-5-1 as road underdogs. Five of their last six games went over total. New Orleans lost four of its last six games; they’re 6-9 as home favorites. Four of their last five games stayed under total.

Golden State won seven of last eight games with Milwaukee; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Six of last nine series games stayed under. Golden State won five of its last six games; they’re 10-10 as road favorites, 2-6 vs spread if playing first of two consecutive nights. Warriors’ last seven games went over total. Milwaukee split its last six games; they’re 1-2 as home underdogs. Over is 12-4-1 in their last 17 games.

Memphis won eight of last ten games with Denver; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Under is 3-1 in last four series games played here. Memphis split its last eight games; they’re 8-6-1 as road underdogs. Four of their last six games went over total. Denver lost its last three games, by 8-10-13 points; they’re 10-7 as home favorites. Three of Nuggets’ last four games stayed under total.

Rockets won eight of last ten games with Phoenix; they’re 4-2 vs spread in last six visits here. Nine of last ten series games went over the total. Houston won four of its last six games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games as road favorites. Over is 3-1 in last four series games. Phoenix is 7-5 SU in its last 12 games; they’re 7-10 as home underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under total.

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NBA

Friday, January 12

Trend Report

CLEVELAND @ INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games at home
Indiana is 13-3-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Cleveland

UTAH @ CHARLOTTE
Utah is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games
Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Utah

ORLANDO @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando
Washington is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Orlando

BROOKLYN @ ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Brooklyn's last 11 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 11 games when playing Brooklyn

NEW YORK @ MINNESOTA
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games

GOLDEN STATE @ MILWAUKEE
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 12 games at home
Milwaukee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

PORTLAND @ NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans's last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games

MEMPHIS @ DENVER
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home
Denver is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home

HOUSTON @ PHOENIX
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix's last 10 games when playing at home against Houston

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NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 12

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CLEVELAND (26 - 15) at INDIANA (21 - 20) - 1/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-25 ATS (-21.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
INDIANA is 215-162 ATS (+36.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 10-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 10-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (17 - 24) at CHARLOTTE (15 - 24) - 1/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 51-75 ATS (-31.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 50-64 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ORLANDO (12 - 30) at WASHINGTON (23 - 18) - 1/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 37-56 ATS (-24.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 129-169 ATS (-56.9 Units) in January games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
WASHINGTON is 399-465 ATS (-112.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 150-196 ATS (-65.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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BROOKLYN (15 - 26) at ATLANTA (11 - 30) - 1/12/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.

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

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NEW YORK (19 - 22) at MINNESOTA (27 - 16) - 1/12/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 395-460 ATS (-111.0 Units) in home games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-58 ATS (-28.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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PORTLAND (22 - 19) at NEW ORLEANS (20 - 20) - 1/12/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (33 - 9) at MILWAUKEE (22 - 18) - 1/12/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 396-461 ATS (-111.1 Units) in home games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 45-69 ATS (-30.9 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 263-315 ATS (-83.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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MEMPHIS (13 - 27) at DENVER (21 - 20) - 1/12/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (29 - 11) at PHOENIX (16 - 26) - 1/12/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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NHL

Friday, January 12

Road team won last six Vancouver-Columbus games; Canucks won four of their last five visits to Ohio. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games. Vancouver lost five in row, nine of last ten games; they were outscored 16-9 in losing last four road games. Three of Cancuks’ last four games went under the total. Blue Jackets are 3-5 in their last eight games; their last five games stayed under the total. Columbus lost five of its last seven road games.

Flames won six of their last eight games with Florida; they won three of last four games in this building. Last six series games went over total. Calgary won its last four games, all by one goal, two in OT; they split their last four road games. Six of their last eight games stayed under total. Panthers lost three of their last four games, but they won their last four home games. Three of their last four games went over total.

Washington won eight of its last 11 games with Carolina but lost 3-1 at home to Hurricanes last nite; they won three of last four games in Raleigh. Over is 4-0-1 in last five series games. Caps won five of last six games overall, but lost three of four road games. Four of their last six games went over total. Carolina lost four of its last six games; they won three of last four home games. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Road team won seven of last eight Winnipeg-Chicago games; Jets won their last three games in the Windy City. Over is 2-0-1 in last three series games. Winnipeg won six of last seven games overall; they split last six road games. Over is 5-4-1 in their last ten games. Blackhawks are 4-3 in last seven games overall; they won five of last seven home games. Six of their last eight games went over the total.

Edmonton won its last four games with Arizona; they lost three of last four games in Arizona. Five of last six series games stayed under the total. Oilers lost seven of their last eight games; they were outscored 15-6 in losing last four road games. Five of last six Edmonton games went under the total. Coyotes lost seven of their last ten games; they’re 2-6 in their last eight home games. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

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NHL

Friday, January 12

Trend Report

VANCOUVER @ COLUMBUS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Vancouver's last 9 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus's last 9 games when playing at home against Vancouver

WASHINGTON @ CAROLINA
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

CALGARY @ FLORIDA
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Calgary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

WINNIPEG @ CHICAGO
Winnipeg is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg

EDMONTON @ ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Edmonton

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NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, January 12

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VANCOUVER (16-21-0-6, 38 pts.) at COLUMBUS (25-17-0-3, 53 pts.) - 1/12/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 2-2-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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CALGARY (23-16-0-4, 50 pts.) at FLORIDA (18-18-0-6, 42 pts.) - 1/12/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-1-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.4 Units)

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WASHINGTON (27-14-0-3, 57 pts.) at CAROLINA (20-15-0-8, 48 pts.) - 1/12/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-3 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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WINNIPEG (26-11-0-7, 59 pts.) at CHICAGO (21-16-0-6, 48 pts.) - 1/12/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 0-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
WINNIPEG is 26-15 ATS (+42.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 63-71 ATS (-40.4 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
CHICAGO is 18-22 ATS (-20.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-9 ATS (-7.2 Units) after a division game this season.
CHICAGO is 5-14 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-5-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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EDMONTON (18-23-0-3, 39 pts.) at ARIZONA (10-27-0-6, 26 pts.) - 1/12/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-5 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 6-5-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Pick Houston -7 Over Phoenix

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, January 12, 2017



01/12 04:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM ET

NBA (805) ORLANDO MAGIC VS (806) WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Take: UNDER

Reason: Your free play for Friday, January 12, 2018 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Orlando Magic and the Washington Wizards. The Orlando Magic bring a six game losing streak into tonight's contest. The Magic are 2-4 ATS during that same stretch. Orlando is just 12-30 on the season and 5-18 on the road. The Magic are also just 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games. Washington looks to snap a two game losing streak tonight after home losses to Utah and Milwaukee. The Wizards are still 6-4 their last 10. The Wizards have been a very good under play, evidenced by their 10-22-1 O/U mark their last 33 games. In addition, with one day rest (like tonight) they are 5-14-1 O/U. Orlando has seen its last four games go UNDER and are 8-18 O/U their last 26 games. I'm sticking with the UNDER here tonight.

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Jeff Allen Sports

Friday's Free Selection is on the Jets/Blackhawks Over

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: Take PRINCETON -10½ over Columbia

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Totals4U

Friday's Free Selection: Orlando Magic/Washington Wizards under 218

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John Anthony Sports

Friday's Free Selection: Canisius - 3 1/2

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Atlantic Sports

Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Cornell + 10 1/2

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#1 Sports

Friday's Free Selection: IUPUI Jaguars - 5 1/2

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Free Friday Selection Is

Illinois-Chicago -3

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Friday: Take BROOKLYN/ATLANTA OVER the total of 211½

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Illinois-Chicago -3

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Hawkeye Sports

Friday's Free Pick: Winipeg Jets even

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Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick Kent State pk

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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play: FRI Wisc-GBay + 5 1/2

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICK 1/12 CBB NIAGARA OVER 157 1/2

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick: Free Pick the Denver Nuggets -7½ over Memphis

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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Friday: Take OHIO U Pick'em over Kent

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Friday: Rider Broncs - 12 1/2

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Free Selection from Kenny Towers

Ov 5.5 Cal/FL - NHL -

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Sharp Bettor

Sharp Bettor FREE Play for Friday, January 12, 2017

01/12 04:35 PM NBA (807) BROOKLYN NETS VS (808) ATLANTA HAWKS

Take : Hawks

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Roz Wins

Roz's Friday, January 12, 2018, Free Pick

1/12 07:35 PM NBA (817) HOUSTON ROCKETS VS (818) PHOENIX SUNS

Take : Rockets

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Tony Brown

Tony's *5 Nba free play

Utah vs. Charlotte, 01/12/2018 19:00 EDT

Total: -110/+207 Under

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Fp: Utah known for it's defense and both teams not high on scoring I don't think we see 200 points making the under my Nba free play

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Brandon Lee Jan 12 '18, 9:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Grizzlies vs Nuggets
Play on: OVER 205 -103

10* FREE NBA PICK (Grizzlies/Nuggets OVER 205)
I'll take my chances here that Denver and Memphis eclipse this small total tonight. I think the fact that the Nuggets just failed to score 100 points at home in a loss to Atlanta and the Grizzlies having the perception of a limited offensive team that plays great defense, has created value here with this total.
The Nuggets simply didn't show up against the Hawks. They are still averaging 110.9 ppg on 48% shooting at home on the season. Memphis is only allowing 102.4 ppg on the season, but are giving up 110.8 ppg over their last 5, a stretch in which they have the 4th worst defensive efficiency in the league.
While the defense has struggled of late, the Grizzlies come in having scored 100+ in 6 straight games. Denver is mediocre at best on defense and just allowed the Hawks to put up 110 on them on their home floor. They are giving up 106.1 ppg on the season and 108.4 ppg over their last 5.
OVER is 15-4 in the Nuggets last 19 home games after 2 or more losses and 11-1 in their last 12 home games off an upset loss as a favorite. Give me the OVER 205!

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John Martin Jan 12 '18, 8:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Blazers vs Pelicans
Play on: Pelicans -2 -110 at Bovada

1 Unit FREE PLAY on New Orleans Pelicans -2
The New Orleans Pelicans aren’t getting much respect from the books tonight as only 2-point home favorites over the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. There’s a good chance Anthony Davis returns from an ankle injury tonight as he has been upgraded to questionable after sitting out last game. But they still have enough to win this game even if he doesn’t suit up. The Pelicans have gone 4-2 SU & 4-2 ATS in their last six meetings with the Blazers. They split the two meetings in Portland earlier this season despite Davis playing a combined five minutes in the two games. The home team is 8-3 SU & 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings in this series, and the Pelicans have won 3 of their last 4 home meetings with the Blazers. Give me the Pelicans.

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Jack Jones Jan 12 '18, 9:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Grizzlies vs Nuggets
Play on: Grizzlies +7½ -105 at 5Dimes

Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Memphis Grizzlies +7.5
The Memphis Grizzlies have been a nice money maker over the last couple weeks. They have gone 3-3 SU but 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. They have gotten healthy and Tyreke Evans has really given them a spark as he is playing arguably the best basketball of his career.
I think the Grizzlies will be able to go on the road tonight and hang with the Denver Nuggets, who have left a lot to be desired here of late. Denver is 0-3 SU & 0-2-1 ATS in its last three games overall. The Nuggets lost 98-106 at Sacramento, 114-124 at short-handed Golden State, and 97-110 as 9.5-point home favorites against Atlanta.
Memphis is 8-2 straight up in its last 10 meetings with Denver. The Grizzlies have gone 4-1 straight up in their last five trips to Denver. Now they don’t even have to win this game to cover, they just have to stay within 7.5 points.
Plays against home favorites (Denver) after being beaten by the spread by more than 18 points in their previous game, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) against a bad team (25% to 40%) are 45-18 (71.4%) ATS since 1996. The Nuggets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. The road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Bet the Grizzlies Friday.

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Teddy Davis Jan 12 '18, 7:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Nebraska vs Penn State
Play on: Penn State -7½ -107 at 5Dimes

This might seem like a big number, but I trust Penn St here at home. This team just has a lot more talent than Nebraska. Sure, Penn St is 2-3 in the conference, but with a little luck they could easily be 4-1 or even 5-0. They lost by 1 to Wisconsin by 6 @ Maryland and by 4 @ Indiana last game.
I know Nebraska has covered 3 straight in the conference, but they beat a bad Wisconsin team last time out and their other win I'm disregarding as they thumped Northwestern on the road but they were without McIntosh for that game.

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Totals Guru Jan 12 '18, 6:30 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Marquette vs Butler
Play on: OVER 157 -110

Free Total Annihilator On Marquette vs Butler over 157 -110

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Doug Upstone Jan 12 '18, 8:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Wisc-Milwaukee vs Illinois-Chicago
Play on: OVER 134½ -120

On this Friday night in the Horizon League, Play Over on road teams like Milwaukee, when the total is between 130 and 139.5 points, off a road loss by three points or less, playing their third game in a week. In the last five years this system is 31-10.

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Scott Spreitzer Jan 12 '18, 8:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Warriors vs Bucks
Play on: Bucks +6 -105 at Bovada

I'm taking the points with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Golden State will likely be without Steph Curry (ankle) tonight and while they own a deeply talented squad able of overcoming one or two injured players, the fact is, this line is a little high as far as we're concerned. GSW is basically playing out the regular season only truly concerned about staying healthy and readying themselves for another championship run once the postseason arrives. They aren't quite as indifferent about the regular season as the Cavaliers, but they also only tend to "drop the clutch" every once in a while. In fact, they've covered just six of their last 16 games. Milwaukee has won 12 of their last 16 home games and the "Greek Freak" is on fire, nailing 61 percent of his shots in 2018 (six games). All five starters reached at least 14 points in their 110-103 win over Orlando last time out. The Bucks are on an 8-2-1 ATS run against teams with a winning record and while the common assumption would be that Golden State bounces back well off a loss by more than 10 points, the fact is they're just 3-9 ATS in this situation. We're grabbing the points with the Bucks on Friday night as they look to extend their head-to-head spread run to 11-3-1. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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Larry Ness Jan 12 '18, 8:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Warriors vs Bucks
Play on: Bucks +6 -105 at Bovada

My 1* Free Play is on the Milwaukee Bucks (8:05 EST).
I think we’re going to witness a very competitive battle between these non-conference opponents on Friday night.
Golden State comes in off a 125-106 loss to the Clippers in its latest action, while Milwaukee comes in off a 110-103 home win over Orlando on Wednesday. Not surprisingly, this sets up as a “revenge” scenario for the home side after the Warriors took both meetings last year.
Golden State averages 115.7 PPG and it concedes 106.6. Kevin Durant had 40 points in his team’s latest loss to LA.
Milwaukee averages 106 PPG and it concedes 106 as well. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and seven boards in his team’s latest victory.
I’ll point out that Golden State is just 9-10 ATS this season against teams with winning records and only 4-5 ATS this year after allowing 115 points or more in its previous outing, while Milwaukee is 10-8 ATS against clubs with winning records and 7-6 ATS against good offensive teams which average 106-plus points per game.
With a tough matchup tomorrow night in Toronto, followed by a game in Cleveland, clearly it’s not too hard to imagine Golden State getting caught “looking ahead” here as well.
While I’m not calling for the outright upset, everything does indeed point to a very tight game. Consider the Bucks in this one.
Good luck…Larry

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Matt Josephs Jan 12 '18, 7:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Cleveland State vs Oakland
Play on: OVER 156 -110

Oakland wraps up a four game home stand and has lost three of their last four overall. The Grizzlies have been awful defensively as of late allowing 80 or more in four straight and seven of their last eight. They can do so because of a really potent offense led by Kendrick Nunn, Jalen Hayes and Martez Walker who average over 60 points per game combined. They've gone over in seven of their last nine games. Cleveland State is coming off an 85-84 loss at Detroit. This is a team that has allowed 85, 111, 81, 79, 78, 72, 72, 70 and 67 on the road. They've gone over in four of five and five of their last seven games. It's not so much their offense, but their true lack of defense that has allowed them to do so. The Vikings have some talent with Kenny Carpenter, Bobby Word and Tyree Appleby. To me, Oakland will do a lot of the lifting.

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Dave Price Jan 12 '18, 10:35 PM in 6h
NBA | Rockets vs Suns
Play on: OVER 228 -103

Dave’s Friday Free Play:
1* on Suns/Rockets OVER 228
The Key: This 228-point total in the Suns/Rockets game tonight is high but not high enough. That is clear to see when you look at recent meetings in this head-to-head series. The OVER is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings. The Rockets and Suns have combined for 235 or more points now in 6 consecutive meetings. Enough said. Take the OVER.

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Scott Rickenbach Jan 12 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
NHL | Canucks vs Blue Jackets
Play on: UNDER 5½ -117

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NHL Game #2 Friday Free Pick UNDER 5.5 goals in Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks @ 7:05 ET - Columbus is off of a 3-1 loss at Buffalo last night. That marked their 6th straight under. The Blue Jackets have scored an average of just 1.5 goals per game in their last 6 games. Columbus has allowed an average of only 2 goals per game in their last 5 games. The Canucks come to Ohio on a 5-game losing streak and having allowed 1.6 goals per game in those 5 games. Considering both clubs are off of losses there certainly should be no shortage of defensive intensity in this one. Also, 3 of Vancouver's last 4 games have stayed under the total. The under has now cashed in 15 of 21 times in Canucks January games. Also, Vancouver has stayed under in 5 of 7 when they enter a game having been off for 2 or more days between games. When the Blue Jackets are on an under streak of 3 games or more it usually continues! 7 of their 8 games this season in that situation have stayed under. More of the same in the forecast here. Free Pick UNDER 5.5 goals in Columbus

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Sal Michaels Jan 12 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Cavs vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers +2½ -110 at MyBookie

Free Play on Pacers +2½ -110

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Teddy Covers Jan 12 '18, 8:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Warriors vs Bucks
Play on: Bucks +6½ -110 at Bovada

Take Milwaukee (#813)
Teddy nailed the Falcons, Bills and Titans (free play), 100% perfect in NFL action last weekend; locked & loaded w' three more weekend winners. And you don’t want to miss Teddy’s NBA Big Ticket tonight, a classic ‘Wrong Team Favored’ scenario.
Last year, here at the Bradley Center, the Bucks gave the Warriors everything they could handle, losing by only three points as a nine point home underdog. Two years ago, Jason Kidd’s squad pulled off the outright upset against Golden State on this floor, winning by 13 as nine point dogs. Clearly, Kidd and the Bucks get up for their only home game against the defending champs.
This year’s Milwaukee squad is better – much better – than recent editions. Giannis Antetokounmpo has morphed into a superstar. Point guard Eric Bledsoe has clearly sparked the offense. Kris Middleton is averaging more than 20 points per game. Malcolm Brogdon is continuing to develop off his ‘Rookie of the Year’ campaign in 2017.
The end result? Milwaukee’s offensive execution is as good as it’s been at any point in the Kidd era, and it’s getting better by the week. For the full season, Milwaukee ranks #7 in offensive efficiency. Since Christmas, they’re at #4 in the NBA. And that’s a problem for the disjointed Warriors as they start their toughest road trip of the season (upcoming games at Toronto, Cleveland, Chicago and Houston) tonight.
Golden State has been shuttling key players in and out of the lineup for weeks, dealing with a barrage of injuries. Klay Thompson sat on Wednesday vs. the Clippers. Steph Curry turned his ankle in practice, questionable this evening. Curry’s quote is laced with frustration: “I was just doing my normal shooting routine, and just stepped on the floor and twisted my ankle. Nothing serious, just obviously frustrating...I have to deal with the mental of having to play so well, miss 11 games, come back, get my legs underneath me, and then miss a game or whatnot. That’s more the part that’s hard to swallow right now.”
That’s not all.Andre Igoudala is banged up again, forced to leave the game with a knee injury on Wednesday. And Kevin Durant missed three games last week. Remember, after signing Kevin Durant, Golden State’s ‘deepest roster in the league’ isn’t quite as deep these days…..
All of these key injuries have led to a rather dramatic decline in the Warriors defensive execution in recent weeks. After beating the Cavs on Christmas Day, Golden State ranked #3 in the NBA allowing 102.5 points per 100 possessions. Since Christmas, the Warriors have allowed 109.9 points per 100 possessions, only #20 in the NBA. That significant decline hasn’t been picked up by the betting markets just yet. Fear the Deer! Take the Bucks

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Rocky Atkinson Jan 12 '18, 9:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Grizzlies vs Nuggets
Play on: Nuggets -6½ -105 at 5Dimes

Rocketman Sports FREE NBA play Friday 1-12-18 Memphis @ Denver 9:05 PM EST
Play On: Denver -6 1/2 The Memphis Grizzlies travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Friday night. Memphis is 13-27 SU overall this year while Denver comes in with a 21-20 SU overall record on the season. Memphis is 16-34 SU and ATS last 3 years after playing a division game. Memphis is allowing 110.8 points per game their past 5 games overall. Denver is scoring 107.3 points per game overall this year, 110.9 points per game at home this season and 108.4 points per game their past 5 games overall. Denver is 32-8 SU last 40 games at home against Memphis. Expecting Denver to put on a good show in front of the home crowd here tonight. We'll recommend a small play on Denver tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky Join Rocky Atkinson with his TOP RATED 10* NBA MONSTER on Knicks v. Wolves! Rocketman is documented hitting 67% with all premium picks for 2018! Get on board with this RED HOT handicapper now! Won 18 out of 20 years in his history!

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Jimmy Boyd Jan 12 '18, 5:30 PM in 59m
NCAA-B | Brown vs Yale
Play on: Brown +8 -102 at 5Dimes

Free Pick on Brown +
I like the value here with the Bears as a near double-digit dog against the Bulldogs. Brown comes in at 3-2 in Ivy League play, while Yale is just 1-4 through their first 5 games. Both teams have had an extended break since their last game, which I think favors the team getting points.
The Bears are 3-1 in their last 4 games overall, but did fail to cover the number in their last game. This puts them in a great spot historically, as they are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games when they come in having won 2 of their last 3 and are 30-17 ATS in their last 47 off a game where they failed to cover the number.
Yale is just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in league play, 2-7 ATS in their last 9 off a SU loss and a miserable 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.
We also find a strong system backing a play on the Bears. Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points who have a winning pct. of 45-55% and are off a home win by 3 points or less are 146-89 (62%) ATS going all the way back to 1997. Take Brown!

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Dustin Hawkins Jan 12 '18, 7:35 PM in 3h
NBA | Nets vs Hawks
Play on: Nets +3½ -105 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Nets +3½ -105

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Ben Burns Jan 12 '18, 8:35 PM in 4h
NHL | Jets vs Blackhawks
Play on: Blackhawks -106 at 5Dimes

The Hawks find themselves looking up at the Jets in the Central Division standings. Thats due to the Jets' outstanding (16-4) record, at Winnipeg. However, the Jets aren't nearly as formidable on the road. In fact, they're just 10-14 when playing away from Winnipeg. Meanwhile, the Hawks are 11-9 at home. Not the record that they'd like to have here but still superior to the Jets' road record. At a pick'em price, I feel that the Hawks are providing us with very fair value here. Take a look at CHICAGO.

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Chase Diamond

Chase's 15* CBB HIDDEN GEM

Ohio vs. Kent State, 01/12/2018 19:00 EDT

Point Spread: 0/-109 Kent State

Sportsbook:
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This game features the 8-7 Ohio at the 7-9 Kent State. Love Kent State at home tonight at a virtual pickem Ohio has not won a road game and Kent State is very good at home 5-2 SU. Lock into Kent State for a 15* winner.

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Chase Diamond

Chase's 15* NBA BOOKIE PLAY

Orlando vs. Washington, 01/12/2018 19:00 EDT

Point Spread: +10½/-108 Orlando

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

This game features the 12-30 Magic at the 23-18 Wizards. Orlando has lost 6 straight games and they have the young talent but have struggled big time. Magic look for revenge from a 130-103 beatdown at the hands of Washington on their home court look for them to return the favor tonight and cover this one for us. Lot's of cash on the home Wizards tonight who themselves have dropped two straight. Orlando 15-26 ATS this season they are due and I think the books are giving them too many points.

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Chip Chirimbes

Chip's FREE NBA Winner

New York vs. Minnesota, 01/12/2018 20:00 EDT

Point Spread: +9/-110 New York

Sportsbook:
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Chip's FREE NBA Winner
New York at Minnesota 8:00 ET
Knicks (+) over Timberwolves- In order to win (cover) here 'we' will need for trends to clash as the Knicks are 4-14 straight-up (7-11 ATS) while Minnesota is 16-6 straight up at home (9-12-1 ATS). The Knicks are not only 4-1-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Minnesota and 4-0 ATS in the last four overall. Take NEW YORK!