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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #3 - AQUEDUCT - 1:18 PM EASTERN POST
The Damon Runyon Stakes
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#7 JAYE JAYE
#5 EMPIRE LINE
#3 EVALUATOR
#1 SMOOTH MOVE

Well folks ... The Damon Runyon Stakes is named for the world famous newspaperman who chronicled Broadway doings and the lives of sports figures and gamblers for several decades. The musical "Guys and Dolls" is based on several of his short stories. Racing was one of his hobbies and he campaigned a modest string of horses. Runyon died in 1946. Here in the 39th renewal of "The Runyon," #7 JAYE JAYE is undefeated in a two race career to date, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his last start. #5 EMPIRE LINE, the morning line favorite, has scored with "POWER RUN WINS" in both his last start, as well as in his "first asking."

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $6000 Class Rating: 67

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON THREE RACES SINCE MMM NAN, 2017 AND WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $8,000 OR LESS. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 14, 2017 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 6 R GIRL SHE GONE 3/1

# 3 MY IRON LADY 10/1

# 8 SUGADADEZE 10/1

R GIRL SHE GONE looks formidable to best this field. Has to be carefully examined against this group of animals displaying competitive numbers recently and an average speed figure of 73 under similar conditions. Will most likely come out strong - I have liked the way this mare has moved speedily to the lead recently. She has competitive class ratings, averaging 83, and has to be given a chance for this event. MY IRON LADY - Seems to have a quite good class edge based on the recent company kept. Is worth serious consideration and may be a wager - strong Equibase speed figs (65 average) at today's distance and surface recently. SUGADADEZE - The duo of Hernandez/Rivera has one of the strongest ROI percentages in this group. This pony is ranked high in this group of horses in earnings per start at the distance/surface.

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Handicapped by Valuline at Fair Grounds

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Fair Grounds, Race 1 (Monday January 15, 2018)

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

FG-1 1mi-70 DIRT Six Horses
"A" CLM 15,000 4YUP $21,000
P# dd ex p3 t s ML WP TVL

1 BIG KICK 8/5 36% 9/5 Strong Favorite icon
6 LIBERTY LANE 5/1 29% 5/2
3 CHARMING DEPUTY 6/1 14% 6/1

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

Golden Gate Fields - Race 7

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


Starter Allowance $4,000 • 6 Furlongs • All-Weather • Ages 4 and up • CR: 87 • Purse: $10,500 • Post: 3:55P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $4,000 OR LESS IN 2016-2018. FOUR YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2017 ALLOWED 2 LBS. (MAIDEN, CLAIMING AND STARTER RACES FOR $3,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Trailer. IT GIRL is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * MATTER OF LUCK: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or four th start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BELLANZA: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. ANNISQUAM: Today is a sprint and th e horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. TIZFIT: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
1
MATTER OF LUCK
2/1

5/1
2
BELLANZA
5/2

5/1
5
ANNISQUAM
6/1

7/1
4
TIZFIT
6/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
BELLANZA
2

5/2
Front-runner
90

85

101.4

81.6

77.1
3
ULTIMATE GAME
3

9/2
Front-runner
86

79

97.8

69.8

59.8
5
ANNISQUAM
5

6/1
Front-runner
91

85

89.4

69.8

63.3
4
TIZFIT
4

6/1
Stalker
84

79

79.6

82.4

75.4
7
GRACEE HUNNY
7

20/1
Stalker
73

67

46.8

61.0

47.5
1
MATTER OF LUCK
1

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
93

84

88.6

82.8

79.8
6
IT GIRL
6

6/1
Trailer
83

77

49.8

71.8

60.8

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Gulfstream Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 9 - SO - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $27000 Class Rating: 97

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $16,000 OR LESS SINCE JULY 1, 2016 OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER ON THE TURF SINCE DECEMBER 15 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000 (IF


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 6 ZEVEN 5/1

# 7 ARTHEMISA 4/1

# 4 TERI'S BIG HEART 12/1

I think ZEVEN is a formidable choice. Is a key contender - given the 92 speed figure from her most recent race. ARTHEMISA - Has very strong Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a bet in this competition. Has the looks of a profitable play. TERI'S BIG HEART - She has been running admirably and the Equibase Speed Figs are among the top in this group. Profitable rider and handler team, with a +9 return on investment.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #9 - Post: 4:31pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,500 Class Rating: 47

Rating: 4

#2 MURRAY HILLBILLY (ML=7/2)


MURRAY HILLBILLY - The ROI when Quinones and Zielinski team up is outstanding. I like to play this handicapping theory, a thoroughbred coming back off a sharp outing within the last month. This filly should be at the fitness peak, this far into her form cycle.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 SHE'S FLAT OUT (ML=5/2), #9 THE LAST CARD (ML=3/1), #5 KINDA SHY (ML=8/1),

SHE'S FLAT OUT - This filly hasn't had any positive results in short distance events in the last couple of months. THE LAST CARD - Somewhat easily forgotten speed rating last out at Mahoning Valley Race Cour at 5 1/2 furlongs. Don't believe this racer will improve too much in today's event. KINDA SHY - Improbable that the speed figure she recorded on December 20th will hold up in this event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #2 MURRAY HILLBILLY on top if we're getting at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Turf Paradise - Race #2 - Post: 1:10pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,300 Class Rating: 63

Rating: 3

#3 EIGHTY AND SUNNY (ML=6/5)
#7 SUM CANDY (ML=7/2)


EIGHTY AND SUNNY - Trainer Diodoro moves this thoroughbred down the ladder based on class to face a weaker class today. Look for a sharp effort with this class drop. This gelding is in nice physical condition. Ran second on December 26th. SUM CANDY - Have to make this gelding a serious competitor; he comes off a strong effort on Dec 31st. This animal wins a lot of cash per race around the track. I believe he can increase the lifetime total in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 I'MROCKINGTHISLIFE (ML=4/1), #1 SPECTACULAR ONE (ML=9/2),

I'MROCKINGTHISLIFE - This entrant didn't go to the lead and didn't make up any ground in the lane last time he ran. Finished fifth on January 2nd after the long layoff. Doubtful if there will be a reversal of fortune in this event. SPECTACULAR ONE - This racer ran a common speed rating last time around the track. He shouldn't show signs of improvement and will probably get beat today running that rating.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #3 EIGHTY AND SUNNY to win if you can get at least 7/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, January 15


Charlotte @ Detroit

Game 701-702
January 15, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
114.572
Detroit
121.998
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 7 1/2
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 3
205
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-3); Under

Toronto @ Philadelphia

Game 703-704
January 15, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
117.443
Philadelphia
122.791
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 5 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

Milwaukee @ Washington

Game 705-706
January 15, 2018 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
119.311
Washington
120.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 5 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+5 1/2); Over

San Antonio @ Atlanta

Game 707-708
January 15, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
119.879
Atlanta
116.452
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 3 1/2
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 8 1/2
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+8 1/2); Over

New York @ Brooklyn

Game 709-710
January 15, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
117.556
Brooklyn
116.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 1
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 2 1/2
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+2 1/2); Over

Miami @ Chicago

Game 711-712
January 15, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
119.762
Chicago
118.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 1 1/2
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+1 1/2); Over

LA Lakers @ Memphis

Game 713-714
January 15, 2018 @ 5:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
113.412
Memphis
117.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 4 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-2); Under

Golden State @ Cleveland

Game 715-716
January 15, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
128.229
Cleveland
120.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 8
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 5
231
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-5); Under

Sacramento @ Oklahoma City

Game 717-718
January 15, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
114.312
Oklahoma City
121.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 7
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 12
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+12); Over

Indiana @ Utah

Game 719-720
January 15, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
117.606
Utah
118.723
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 1
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
N/A

Houston @ LA Clippers

Game 721-722
January 15, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
127.814
LA Clippers
119.203
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 8 1/2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
N/A

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, January 15

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CHARLOTTE (16 - 25) at DETROIT (22 - 19) - 1/15/2018, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 51-65 ATS (-20.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-41 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 112-160 ATS (-64.0 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (29 - 12) at PHILADELPHIA (19 - 20) - 1/15/2018, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 9-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 10-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (22 - 20) at WASHINGTON (25 - 18) - 1/15/2018, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 39-18 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
WASHINGTON is 399-467 ATS (-114.7 Units) in home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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SAN ANTONIO (29 - 15) at ATLANTA (11 - 31) - 1/15/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1027-897 ATS (+40.3 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 823-698 ATS (+55.2 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 91-52 ATS (+33.8 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 343-281 ATS (+33.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 418-335 ATS (+49.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
ATLANTA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=98 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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NEW YORK (19 - 24) at BROOKLYN (16 - 27) - 1/15/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
BROOKLYN is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

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

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MIAMI (25 - 17) at CHICAGO (16 - 27) - 1/15/2018, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 68-54 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 43-29 ATS (+11.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (15 - 27) at MEMPHIS (13 - 28) - 1/15/2018, 5:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
MEMPHIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
MEMPHIS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (35 - 9) at CLEVELAND (26 - 16) - 1/15/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 97-68 ATS (+22.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 57-29 ATS (+25.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 9-8 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 11-6 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (13 - 29) at OKLAHOMA CITY (23 - 20) - 1/15/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 185-145 ATS (+25.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=98 points/game since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (23 - 20) at UTAH (17 - 25) - 1/15/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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HOUSTON (30 - 11) at LA CLIPPERS (21 - 21) - 1/15/2018, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 4-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Monday, January 15

Pistons won five of last six games with Charlotte; home side won nine of last ten series games. Hornets are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits here. Five of last seven series games went over total. Hornets split their last 10 games; they’re 5-8-2 as road underdogs. Six of their last eight games stayed under total. Detroit lost four of its last six games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games as home favorites. Six of their last nine games stayed under total.

Raptors won nine of their last ten games with Philly; they covered three of their last four visits here. Over is 7-2 in last nine series games. Toronto won six of its last eight games; they’re 7-6 vs spread as road favorites- six of their last seven games went over total. 76ers won four of their last five games; they’re 2-1 vs spread as home underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total.

Wizards won three of last four games with Milwaukee; under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Bucks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Washington won six of its last eight games; they’re 7-11 as home favorites. Over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Milwaukee is 3-5 in its last eight games; they’re 8-10 as road underdogs, 5-2-1 vs spread if they played nite before. Bucks’ last four games stayed under the total.

Spurs won nine of last ten games with Atlanta, covering five of last six; San Antonio covered three of last four visits here. Four of last six series games went over total. San Antonio split its last eight games; they’re 6-9 as road favorites. Over is 3-1 in their last four road games. Atlanta lost five of its last six games; they’re 7-8 as home underdogs. Three of their last four games went over.

Knicks won five of last seven games with Brooklyn; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five games in Barclays Center. Three of last four series games went over. New York lost 10 of last 12 games; they’re 6-11 as road underdogs, 2-6 vs spread if they played day before. Five of their last six games went over total. Brooklyn lost four of its last five games; they’re 3-4 as home favorites. Three of their last four games went over total.

Miami won seven of its last nine games with Chicago; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last five visits to the Windy City. Five of last six series games stayed under the total. Miami won its last seven games; they’re 9-4 vs spread as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total. Chicago is 13-7 in its last 20 games, 5-2 as home favorites; eight of their last nine games went over total.

Lakers won three of last four games with Memphis; home side won eight of last ten series games. LA is 1-3 vs spread in its last four visits to Memphis. Over is 7-1-1 in last nine series games. Lakers won their last four games; under is 5-2 in their last seven. LA is 10-7 as road underdogs. Memphis lost three of its last four games; they’re 2-9 as home favorites. Grizzlies’ last three games stayed under the total.

Warriors won six of last seven games with Cleveland; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four series games. Four of last five series games went over. Golden State won seven of its last eight games; they’re 7-4 in last 11 tries as road favorites. Six of their last eight games went over total. Cleveland lost seven of last nine games; they’re 4-2 vs spread as underdogs this year (all on road). Three of their last four games went over.

Thunder/Kings split their last ten games; Sacramento covered three of last four visits here. Five of last seven series games went over the total. Sacramento lost four in row, seven of last eight games; they’re 8-11-1 as road underdogs. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Oklahoma City is 3-5 in its last eight games; they’re 6-12-1 as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under.

Jazz won three of their last four games with Indiana; four of last five series games went over the total. Pacers are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to SLC. Indiana won four of its last five games; they’re 7-7 vs spread as road underdogs. Four of their last five games stayed under total. Utah lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 7-9 as home favorites. Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Clippers won four of their last six games with Houston; over is 4-2 in last six series games. Rockets covered three of last five series games played here. Houston won its last three games, by 9-9-17 points; they’re 12-8 vs spread on road. Over is 9-5-1 in their last 15 games. Clippers won their last four games; they’re 13-10 vs spread at home. Last seven Clipper games went over the total.

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NBA

Monday, January 15

Trend Report

CHARLOTTE @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Charlotte's last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

TORONTO @ PHILADELPHIA
Toronto is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

MILWAUKEE @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 22 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home

SAN ANTONIO @ ATLANTA
San Antonio is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Atlanta
San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing San Antonio

NEW YORK @ BROOKLYN
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Brooklyn's last 8 games at home

MIAMI @ CHICAGO
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games

LA LAKERS @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

SACRAMENTO @ OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Oklahoma City is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Sacramento

GOLDEN STATE @ CLEVELAND
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Golden State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Golden State

INDIANA @ UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games at home
Utah is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana

HOUSTON @ LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
Houston is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games

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NBA Betting roadmap: How to handle teams returning from London
Al McMordie

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers traveled "across the pond" to play a game in London, England this past Thursday.

The NBA Trade Deadline is less than four weeks away, so the rumors have started to swirl. In the middle of such rumors is LeBron James' Cavaliers, who have lost seven of their last nine games, and now sit in third place in the Eastern Conference, behind Boston and Toronto.

Certainly, there is pressure on Cleveland's management to upgrade its roster, lest it risk losing James to Free Agency in the off-season. But they may be unwilling to part with either of their two 2018 first-round picks, which would hamper any effort to acquire talent.

Let's take a look at this week's upcoming action.

Spread Watch

This has been the strangest of seasons for the San Antonio Spurs. On the surface, of course, everything looks normal. The Spurs are 28-15 straight-up, and they are 22-18-3 ATS. They own the 5th best record in the league, and are likely on their way to their 21st consecutive season of winning at least 60 percent of their games. But what's missing this season is any long-term consistency and that's obviously related to the fact that six of their best nine players have missed significant playing time. Kawhi Leonard (35 games missed), Tony Parker (26), Danny Green (11), Rudy Gay (9), Manu Ginobili (8) and Kyle Anderson (8) have all been sidelined for significant portions of this season, which has greatly harmed the Spurs' ability to find any sort of rhythm.

Indeed, San Antonio's longest win streak this season is just four games and its longest point spread win streak this season is just three games! To put these streaks into perspective, consider that the Spurs have had 88 separate win streaks of at least five games since the 1997-98 season, but this year they have had none. And they've had 72 separate point spread win streaks of at least four games since 1997-98. But, once again, they've had zero this season.

The good news is that sometimes INCONSISTENCY can be a gambler's friend. For example, the Spurs are 10-6-1 ATS this season off a point spread loss, while they're 9-11-2 ATS off a point spread win. Thus, by simply betting on the Spurs to do the opposite against the spread from the result of their previous game, one would be 21-15-3 ATS this season. In this way, the Spurs' inconsistency can certainly be used to our advantage - at least until the point in the season when they're finally healthy, and have found some cohesion. But that's likely weeks away, at this point.

This upcoming week, the Spurs will host Denver, on Saturday, before embarking on a 3-game road trip to face Atlanta, Brooklyn and Toronto. With the Spurs off a blowout loss this past Thursday at the Lakers, I would lay the points with San Antone on Saturday vs. the Nuggets.

Total Watch

The Chicago Bulls' best player (by far) this season has been Nikola Mirotic. He's averaging 17.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game and his PER is 23.03. Unfortunately for the Bulls, he missed the season's first 23 games while he recovered from facial fractures sustained in an altercation with his teammate, Bobby Portis, in the preseason. Chicago started the season 3-20 straight-up and 10-12-1 ATS without Mirotic. But since he returned, it has gone 12-7 SU and 14-5 ATS.

A big reason is that Chicago's offense has greatly improved - it averaged 95.6 ppg in its first 23 games, but 110.2 ppg since. And one area which has been greatly affected is Over/Unders. Prior to Mirotic's return, Chicago went 'Over' the total in just nine of its 23 games (39.1 percent). However, it's sailed 'Over' the total 15-3-1 since.

This week, the Bulls will host Detroit, Miami and Golden State. Of these, the game on Wednesday vs. the Warriors looks like the best candidate to be high-scoring. Golden State has played six of its last seven games 'Over' the total. Moreover, these two teams combined for 237 points earlier this season.

Schedule Watch

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers traveled "across the pond" to play a game in London, England this past Thursday. The Celtics won that game, 114-103, as a 1.5-point favorite. The NBA's "International Series" games dates back to 1984, when the Nets and Suns met in Milan for a preseason game. The first regular season games outside of the USA/Canada was in 1990, when the Suns and Jazz opened the season with two games in Tokyo, Japan.

Overall, since 1990, the NBA has played 12 games in Japan, eight in England, and seven in Mexico. The games in Mexico, of course, are played in a regular time zone, while those in England and Japan are not.

The knee-jerk reaction might be to play AGAINST the two teams immediately upon their return from Japan or England, under the theory that they might be a bit out-of-whack from the travel. Not surprisingly, such a knee-jerk reaction has proven to be wrong. Indeed, NBA teams have actually over-performed in their first game back (as well as their second game back), as they've gone 18-6 SU and 16-8 ATS in their initial game (and 17-7 SU and 15-7-2 ATS in their 2nd game). And we've seen somewhat similar results in the NFL, as those teams have gone 23-18-1 ATS in their game following a trip to London (although all but six of those teams had a bye week in between).

One of the best situations in an NBA team's initial game back is when it was playing with at least four days' of rest, as that situation has gone 8-2 ATS. Boston will be playing with four days' of rest when it hosts New Orleans on Tuesday, and I would lay the points with the Celtics.

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College basketball Monday betting primer and odds
Ashton Grewal

Bill Self and his Jayhawks are 0-4 straight up in their last four trips to Morgantown and 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games against Bob Huggins and the West Virginia Mountaineers.

It’s a big day Monday for college hoops fans with top ranked teams squaring off in important conference games that could go a long way in impressing the selection committee come March.

Here are some betting tidbits on the three biggest games:

Duke Blue Devils at Miami Hurricanes (+4)

The biggest challenge for Miami will be keeping pace offensively with the Blue Devils. Duke ranks first in all of college basketball in offensive efficiency with 1.22 points per possession and the team averages 93.2 points per game on 51.1 percent shooting from the field.

Duke’s defense is dreadful but the Hurricanes don’t have nearly as much fire power as their opponent. Miami’s leading scorer, Dewan Huell, averages just 13.6 points and its star freshman, Lonnie Walker, averages just 8.6 points per game.

The Over is 12-3 in Duke’s 15 lined games this season.

Kansas Jayhawks at West Virginia Mountaineers (-7.5)

Kansas isn’t an underdog too often in Big 12 games and this is its largest dog tag since February 2004 when oddsmakers had the team getting the same 7.5 points on the road against Texas.

Close observers of the Jayhawks wouldn’t gripe about this spread though. Coach Bill Self is dealing with a dearth of talent the likes of which hoop heads in Lawrence haven’t seen in more than a decade. Star recruit Billy Preston is still ineligible to play leaving the Jayhawks with just eight scholarship players on their roster.

Point guard Devonte Graham has played 190 out of the 200 total minutes of game play in the Jayhawks’ first five Big 12 games.

“I’m trying to rest him, but right now we can’t play without him,” Self told reporters the Saturday before last. “This might be the hand we’re dealt and the hand he’s dealt all year long. I hate to say that we might need to play zone or run a different offense so he can rest some when he’s on the court. He’s worn out.”

The Jayhawks are 0-4 straight up in their last four trips to West Virginia and 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against WVU.

Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Wolverines (-7)

Michigan is coming off its first double-digit win at MSU since 1997, so there might be a bit of a letdown here in this spot. The Wolverines improved to No. 19 in the nation in defensive efficiency – something Big Blue supporters aren’t accustomed to seeing. Michigan finished 172nd in the same stat category last season.

The season-ending injury to sophomore forward Justin Jackson hasn’t slowed down the Terps. Maryland is 7-2 straight up and 4-2 ATS since losing Jackson. The Over is 8-2 in the Terps’ last 10 lined games.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Monday, January 15

Youngstown St @ Wright State

Game 723-724
January 15, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Youngstown St
42.101
Wright State
57.724
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wright State
by 15 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wright State
by 13
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wright State
(-13); Over

Butler @ Providence

Game 725-726
January 15, 2018 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Butler
65.486
Providence
68.284
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Providence
by 3
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Providence
by 1
147
Dunkel Pick:
Providence
(-1); Over

Maryland @ Michigan

Game 727-728
January 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Maryland
66.229
Michigan
70.021
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan
by 4
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan
by 7
136
Dunkel Pick:
Maryland
(+7); Under

Duke @ Miami-FL

Game 729-730
January 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Duke
72.338
Miami-FL
71.490
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 1
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 4
155
Dunkel Pick:
Miami-FL
(+4); Under

Florida State @ Boston College

Game 731-732
January 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida State
68.719
Boston College
68.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston College
Even
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 3 1/2
154
Dunkel Pick:
Boston College
(+3 1/2); Under

Minnesota @ Penn State

Game 733-734
January 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
58.624
Penn State
64.729
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Penn State
by 6
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Penn State
by 7 1/2
148
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+7 1/2); Under

Cleveland State @ Northern Kentucky

Game 735-736
January 15, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland State
42.612
Northern Kentucky
63.598
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 21
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 17 1/2
142
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Kentucky
(-17 1/2); Over

Oakland @ Illinois-Chicago

Game 737-738
January 15, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
57.823
Illinois-Chicago
50.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 7 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 3
154 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-3); Over

WI-Milwaukee @ Green Bay

Game 739-740
January 15, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
WI-Milwaukee
47.552
Green Bay
42.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
WI-Milwaukee
by 5
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
WI-Milwaukee
by 2
140
Dunkel Pick:
WI-Milwaukee
(-2); Under

DePaul @ Marquette

Game 741-742
January 15, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
DePaul
55.348
Marquette
69.428
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marquette
by 14
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marquette
by 10 1/2
160
Dunkel Pick:
Marquette
(-10 1/2); Under

Illinois @ Nebraska

Game 743-744
January 15, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Illinois
59.812
Nebraska
62.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nebraska
by 2 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nebraska
by 5 1/2
144 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(+5 1/2); Over

Oklahoma State @ Baylor

Game 745-746
January 15, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma State
65.737
Baylor
68.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baylor
by 3
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baylor
by 6
139
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma State
(+6); Over

Kansas @ West Virginia

Game 747-748
January 15, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas
68.767
West Virginia
77.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia
by 9
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia
by 4 1/2
158
Dunkel Pick:
West Virginia
(-4 1/2); Under

VMI @ Western Carolina

Game 749-750
January 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
VMI
35.318
Western Carolina
48.825
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Carolina
by 13 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Carolina
by 10
138
Dunkel Pick:
Western Carolina
(-10); Under

Chattanooga @ Mercer

Game 751-752
January 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chattanooga
44.713
Mercer
56.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mercer
by 12
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mercer
by 15
133 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chattanooga
(+15); Over

New Hampshire @ UMass Lowell

Game 753-754
January 15, 2018 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Hampshire
47.228
UMass Lowell
48.904
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UMass Lowell
by 1 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Hampshire
by 2 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
UMass Lowell
(+2 1/2); Over

Bucknell @ Colgate

Game 755-756
January 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Bucknell
54.712
Colgate
53.661
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Bucknell
by 1
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Bucknell
by 4 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Colgate
(+4 1/2); N/A

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, January 15

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (5 - 13) at WRIGHT ST (13 - 5) - 1/15/2018, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.


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




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BUTLER (13 - 6) at PROVIDENCE (12 - 6) - 1/15/2018, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more this season.
BUTLER is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PROVIDENCE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 4-1 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 4-1 straight up against BUTLER 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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MARYLAND (14 - 5) at MICHIGAN (15 - 4) - 1/15/2018, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 2-1 straight up against MICHIGAN 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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DUKE (15 - 2) at MIAMI (13 - 3) - 1/15/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 135-95 ATS (+30.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
DUKE is 96-70 ATS (+19.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 211-155 ATS (+40.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.


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




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FLORIDA ST (13 - 4) at BOSTON COLLEGE (12 - 6) - 1/15/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 3-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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MINNESOTA (13 - 6) at PENN ST (13 - 6) - 1/15/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 85-122 ATS (-49.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 87-120 ATS (-45.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 2-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 2-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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CLEVELAND ST (4 - 14) at N KENTUCKY (11 - 6) - 1/15/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 65-109 ATS (-54.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
N KENTUCKY is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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OAKLAND (11 - 8) at IL-CHICAGO (8 - 10) - 1/15/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 52-27 ATS (+22.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
OAKLAND is 56-28 ATS (+25.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
OAKLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 2-2 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 4-0 straight up against IL-CHICAGO 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (9 - 10) at WI-GREEN BAY (7 - 13) - 1/15/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 199-158 ATS (+25.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 193-154 ATS (+23.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE 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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DEPAUL (8 - 9) at MARQUETTE (12 - 6) - 1/15/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 since 1997.
DEPAUL is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 95-68 ATS (+20.2 Units) in January games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 3-1 against the spread versus DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 3-1 straight up against DEPAUL 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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ILLINOIS (10 - 8) at NEBRASKA (12 - 7) - 1/15/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 28-50 ATS (-27.0 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEBRASKA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all home games this season.
NEBRASKA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 45-24 ATS (+18.6 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 93-65 ATS (+21.5 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 66-38 ATS (+24.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEBRASKA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
ILLINOIS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 1-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 1-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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OKLAHOMA ST (12 - 5) at BAYLOR (11 - 6) - 1/15/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 2-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
BAYLOR is 4-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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KANSAS (14 - 3) at W VIRGINIA (15 - 2) - 1/15/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 155 to 159.5 since 1997.
KANSAS is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 3-2 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 3-2 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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VMI (5 - 10) at W CAROLINA (7 - 10) - 1/15/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VMI is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VMI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
VMI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
W CAROLINA is 4-0 against the spread versus VMI over the last 3 seasons
W CAROLINA is 3-1 straight up against VMI 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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UT-CHATTANOOGA (6 - 12) at MERCER (8 - 9) - 1/15/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 4-20 ATS (-18.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 70-106 ATS (-46.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MERCER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MERCER is 2-2 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-1 straight up against MERCER 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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NEW HAMPSHIRE (6 - 11) at MASSACHUSETTS (10 - 8) - 1/15/2018, 2:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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BUCKNELL (10 - 8) at COLGATE (8 - 8) - 1/15/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
BUCKNELL is 1-0 against the spread versus COLGATE over the last 3 seasons
COLGATE is 2-2 straight up against BUCKNELL 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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NCAAB

Monday, January 15

Monday’s 13 most interesting games
Wright State is 5-0 in Horizon after winning by 3 at No Kentucky last game; Raiders are 7-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200- they force turnovers 22.6% of time. Youngstown is 3-2 in Horizon- they’re 0-4 vs top 150 teams. Wright State is 5-2 in its last seven games with Youngstown; Penguins won two of three visits here. Youngstown is 5-0 vs spread in Horizon games, 3-0 as road dogs this year, losing by 13-2 points with a win in Cleveland. Wright is 8-12-1 in its last 21 games as a home favorite. Horizon home favorites are 7-14 vs spread this season.

Providence won its last two games by 9-7 points; Friars are 3-5 vs top 100 teams, are shooting 38.2% on arc. Butler lost three of its last four games, losing last two road games, by 7-11 points. Bulldogs are 4-6 vs top 100 teams- they allowed 83+ points in all six league games. Providence is 7-2 vs Butler in Big East play, winning Bulldogs’ last two visits here, by 3-6 points. Butler is 17-22-1 vs spread in Big East road games, 0-2-1 this year; Friars are are 6-4-1 in last 11 home games. Big East home favorites are 7-7-1 against the spread this season.

Michigan is off upset in East Lansing Saturday; they’re 6-4 vs top 100 teams, 8-1 in last nine games overall. Maryland is #307 experience team whose bench plays #314 minutes; Terrapins are 4-5 vs top 100 teams. Maryland is 3-1 vs Michigan in Big 14 games; underdogs covered all four games. Terps split pair of visits to Ann Arbor. Maryland is 9-8 as Big 14 road underdogs, 0-2 this year- they lost last two road games, by 30-22 points. Michigan is 17-13-1 in its last 31 games as home favorites. Big 14 home favorites are 14-11 vs spread this season.

Miami is 5-3 in its last eight games with Duke, which lost three of its last four visits here. Duke is 1-2 on ACC road this season, losing at NC State/BC, winning by 35 at Pitt. Duke is playing fastest pace in ACC games so far- they’re 7-2 vs top 100 teams, but this is only their 4th road game. Miami split its last six games after a 10-0 start; ‘canes are 3-2 vs top 100 teams- they’ve got #2 eFG% defense in country. Duke is 7-12 vs spread in last 19 games as road favorites; Miami is 3-5 in last eight games as home underdogs. ACC home underdogs are 4-3 vs spread this season.

Florida State is 2-3 in its last five games after an 11-1 start; Seminoles lost last two road games, at Duke/Miami- they’re 3-4 vs top 100 teams. Boston College is 2-3 in its last five games; they’re 2-1 in ACC home games, losing by 4 to Clemson. Eagles are 2-6 vs top 100 teams this season. FSU won its last six games with BC, winning last two visits here, by 4-10 points. FSU is 2-5 in last seven games as road favorites; BC is 13-19 in last 32 games as home underdogs. ACC home underdogs are 4-3 against the spread this season.

Minnesota lost its last three games, by 4-23-34 points, allowing 79.7 ppg; they’re down two big guys. Gophers are 3-6 vs top 100 teams. Penn State won four of last five games with Minnesota, winning last three series games here, by 10-9-2 points. Gophers are 0-2 on Big 14 road this year, losing by 10 at Nebraska, 23 at Northwestern. PSU split its last six games; their last two games were decided by total of 6 points- they’re 4-5 vs top 100 teams. Lions are 8-12 in last 20 games as home favorites, 1-2 this year. Big 14 home favorites are 14-11 vs spread this season.

Oakland is 8-1 in Horizon games with Ill-Chicago, winning all four visits here, by 15-14-11-11 points. Oakland is 1-5 vs spread in Horizon games this year, but they’re 15-6 in last 21 games as road favorites. Grizzlies are 6-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200. UIC won its last three games, they won/covered both their Horizon home games this year, by 11-15 points- they are 11-5 in last 16 games as home underdogs. Flames are 0-6 vs teams ranked in top 150. Horizon home underdogs are 5-4 against the spread this season.

Green Bay won six of last seven games with Milwaukee; Panthers lost last three visits here, by 11-2-6 points. Phoenix lost its last five games, with three losses by 6 or less points- they’re 3-8 vs teams ranked outside top 200. Milwaukee is 1-3 on Horizon road, with losses by 9-1-15 points, with lone win in Cleveland. Panthers are 5-5 vs teams ranked outside top 200. Green Bay covered three of last four tries as Horizon home underdogs; Milwaukee is 6-4 in last ten tries as road favorites. Horizon home underdogs are 5-4 vs spread this season.

Marquette is 10-2 in its last 12 games with DePaul; Blue Demons lost 11 of last 12 visits here, with lone win 57-56 two years ago. Eagles split first six Big East games; they allowed 91+ points in all three losses. Marquette is 6-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100. DePaul is 1-8 vs top 100 teams; they’re 1-2 in true road games, losing by 9 at Illinois, 5 at Xavier. DePaul is 7-4 vs spread in last 11 Big East road games; Marquette is 10-14-1 in last 25 games as home favorites. Big East home favorites are 7-7-1 vs spread this season.

Illinois is 0-5 in Big 14, 10-3 outside it; Illini are 0-4 in true road games, losing three Big 14 road games by 4-10-10 points. Illini are 1-8 vs top 100 teams. Nebraska is 3-3 in Big 14, 2-0 at home, beating Minnesota by 10, Wisconsin by 4. Huskers are 4-7 vs top 100 teams. Nebraska lost its last game in OT at Penn State. Illinois/Nebraska split their last six meetings; Illini are 2-3 in last five visits to Lincoln. Illini is 8-16-1 in last 25 games as road underdogs; Nebraska is 15-8-1 in last 24 games as home favorites. Big 14 home favorites are 14-11 vs spread this season.

Baylor won its last four games with Oklahoma State, winning 12-4 points in Cowboys’ last two visits to Waco. Bears are 1-4 in Big X after 10-2 pre-conference mark; they’re 3-6 vs top 100 teams. Baylor scored 65-54 points in last two games; they start two freshmen. OSU is 2-3 in Big X- they’re 3-5 vs top 100 teams. Baylor is 6-11 vs spread in last 17 games as home favorites; OSU is 0-2 as road underdogs this year, losing by 20 at Oklahoma, 4 at K-State. Big X home favorites are 7-9-2 vs spread this year. OSU’s last three games were decided by 4 or less points, or in OT.

Home side won last nine Kansas-West Virginia games; Jayhawks lost last four visits here, by 6-1-11-16 points. Jayhawks are 4-1 in Big X, but none of the wins were by more than six points. Kansas is 5-2 vs top 50 teams- adding De Souza helps their depth. WVU had its 15-game win streak snapped Saturday; they’re 5-2 vs top 50 teams. Mountaineers force turnovers 27.1% of time (#2). Kansas is 6-3 in last nine games as Big X road underdogs; is 15-11 in last 26 games as home favorites, 1-1 this year. Big X home favorites are 7-9-2 vs spread this season.

Chattanooga is on its 4th coach in six years; they’re 0-5 in SoCon this year, after going 52-18 the last four years. Mocs are #321 experience team that is 0-5 vs teams in top 150. Mercer lost three of last four games; they’re #9 experience team that is 5-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200. UTC is 4-2 in SoCon games with Mercer; Mocs won last two visits here, by 6-2 points. UTC is 2-8 vs spread in last ten SoCon road games; Mercer is 9-7 in last 16 games as a home favorite. SoCon home favorites are 8-3 against the spread this season.

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NCAAB

Monday, January 15

Trend Report

NEW HAMPSHIRE @ UMASS-LOWELL
NEW HAMPSHIRE

No trends to report
UMASS-LOWELL

No trends to report
YOUNGSTOWN STATE @ WRIGHT STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE

Youngstown State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Youngstown State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
WRIGHT STATE

Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BETHUNE-COOKMAN @ STETSON
BETHUNE-COOKMAN

No trends to report
STETSON

No trends to report
MORGAN STATE @ NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL
MORGAN STATE

No trends to report
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL

No trends to report
BUTLER @ PROVIDENCE
BUTLER

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Butler's last 5 games when playing on the road against Providence
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Butler's last 11 games
PROVIDENCE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Providence's last 5 games when playing at home against Butler
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Providence's last 7 games when playing Butler
HARTFORD @ UMBC
HARTFORD

No trends to report
UMBC

No trends to report
MARYLAND @ MICHIGAN
MARYLAND

Maryland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Michigan
Maryland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
MICHIGAN

Michigan is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
Michigan is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
MINNESOTA @ PENN STATE
MINNESOTA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Penn State
PENN STATE

Penn State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Penn State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
FLORIDA STATE @ BOSTON COLLEGE
FLORIDA STATE

Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston College
Florida State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
BOSTON COLLEGE

Boston College is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston College's last 7 games when playing Florida State
DUKE @ MIAMI
DUKE

Duke is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duke's last 6 games on the road
MIAMI

Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Miami is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
ALBANY @ BINGHAMTON
ALBANY

No trends to report
BINGHAMTON

No trends to report
MAINE @ VERMONT
MAINE

No trends to report
VERMONT

No trends to report
CAMPBELL @ LONGWOOD
CAMPBELL

No trends to report
LONGWOOD

No trends to report
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN @ UNC ASHEVILLE
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

No trends to report
UNC ASHEVILLE

No trends to report
GARDNER-WEBB @ WINTHROP
GARDNER-WEBB

No trends to report
WINTHROP

No trends to report
PRESBYTERIAN @ HIGH POINT
PRESBYTERIAN

No trends to report
HIGH POINT

No trends to report
LIBERTY @ RADFORD
LIBERTY

No trends to report
RADFORD

No trends to report
BUCKNELL @ COLGATE
BUCKNELL

No trends to report
COLGATE

No trends to report
CHATTANOOGA @ MERCER
CHATTANOOGA

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chattanooga's last 6 games when playing Mercer
Chattanooga is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Mercer
MERCER

No trends to report
VMI @ WESTERN CAROLINA
VMI

No trends to report
WESTERN CAROLINA

Western Carolina is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing VMI
Western Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing VMI
ELIZABETH CITY STATE @ NORFOLK STATE
ELIZABETH CITY STATE

No trends to report
NORFOLK STATE

No trends to report
CLEVELAND STATE @ NORTHERN KENTUCKY
CLEVELAND STATE

Cleveland State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland State's last 6 games on the road
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

No trends to report
COPPIN STATE @ NORTH CAROLINA A&T
COPPIN STATE

No trends to report
NORTH CAROLINA A&T

No trends to report
MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE @ SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE

No trends to report
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE

No trends to report
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE @ WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin-Green B
WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY

Wisconsin-Green Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Wisconsin-Green Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Wisconsin-Milwaukee
OAKLAND @ UIC
OAKLAND

Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UIC
Oakland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing UIC
UIC

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UIC's last 6 games when playing Oakland
UIC is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
DELAWARE STATE @ FLORIDA A&M
DELAWARE STATE

No trends to report
FLORIDA A&M

No trends to report
HOWARD @ SAVANNAH STATE
HOWARD

No trends to report
SAVANNAH STATE

No trends to report
ALCORN STATE @ ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF
ALCORN STATE

No trends to report
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF

No trends to report
TEXAS SOUTHERN @ GRAMBLING STATE
TEXAS SOUTHERN

No trends to report
GRAMBLING STATE

No trends to report
SOUTHERN @ MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE
SOUTHERN

No trends to report
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE

No trends to report
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M @ JACKSON STATE
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M

No trends to report
JACKSON STATE

No trends to report
KANSAS @ WEST VIRGINIA
KANSAS

Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
West Virginia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas
ILLINOIS @ NEBRASKA
ILLINOIS

The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Illinois's last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Illinois's last 5 games when playing on the road against Nebraska
NEBRASKA

Nebraska is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nebraska's last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois
OKLAHOMA STATE @ BAYLOR
OKLAHOMA STATE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
BAYLOR

Baylor is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State
Baylor is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
DEPAUL @ MARQUETTE
DEPAUL

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of DePaul's last 6 games when playing Marquette
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of DePaul's last 5 games when playing on the road against Marquette
MARQUETTE

Marquette is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against DePaul
Marquette is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing DePaul

[Can'tPickAWinner]

CAPPERS ACCESS
(CBB)
Michigan
Boston College
W. Virginia
Nebraska

[Can'tPickAWinner]

BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Monday, Jan. 15 is:

Atlanta Hawks +7.5 over San Antonio Spurs.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Bucks vs. Wizards Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Washington Wizards have endured an up-and-down homestand and will try to end it on a good note when they host the Milwaukee Bucks in a Martin Luther King Day matinee Monday. After dropping the first two games of the five-game stay in the nation's capital, the Wizards claimed back-to-back contests, although both wins came against some of the Eastern Conference's lesser squads and they needed overtime to get past Brooklyn on Saturday.

"The whole second half was just nasty for us, period," John Wall told reporters after his team lost a 20-point halftime lead before surviving the extra session. "We have to do better. We have to do a lot better." Wall scored 17 of his 23 points after the break and matched his season high with 16 assists as Washington improved to 9-4 at home against conference opponents. One of those four defeats, however, came at the hands of the Bucks to begin the homestand, a 110-103 decision in which Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 12 rebounds to lead the visitors. Antetokounmpo was held to 22 and Milwaukee shot 31.6 percent from the field, a season low by a wide margin, in Sunday's 97-79 loss at Miami.

TV: 2 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), NBCS Washington

ABOUT THE BUCKS (22-20): Milwaukee has struggled to find consistent production from its bench all season and Sunday offered up another rocky performance by the reserves, as six players combined for 12 points on 3-of-18 from the field. "We were playing from behind," Bucks coach Jason Kidd told the media. "We've got some guys who can't make shots right now. We've just got to keep grinding, keep getting those guys a look, and believe that they're going to make the next shot." Starter Khris Middleton can also be included in that group of struggling shooters as the 26-year-old is 5-for-28 over the last two games, including 1-for-13 from beyond the arc.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (25-18): Wall and Bradley Beal (24 points) combined to shoot 19-for-47 from the floor in the win over the Nets, while their teammates were 27-for-46, led by Marcin Gortat (6-for-8) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (5-for-6). But it was Wall who carried the load when it mattered most in OT, when he hit a pair of jumpers and recorded three assists. "We've got an All-Star point guard. That helps, right?" coach Scott Brooks said of Wall, who is averaging 29.3 points and 12 assists over his last three games. "He made big plays, big shots down the stretch."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Washington will play 11 of its next 14 games on the road after Monday's contest.

2. Bucks PG Malcolm Brogdon is shooting 47.9 percent for the season but has made at least 50 percent of his shots in 10 of his last 11 contests.

3. Gortat has back-to-back double-doubles for the first time since before Thanksgiving.

PREDICTION: Wizards 109, Bucks 102

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Spurs vs. Hawks Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

Kawhi Leonard is back just in time for the San Antonio Spurs, who begin a stretch of four of their next six games on the road Monday at the Atlanta Hawks looking to make a move in the Western Conference standings. The Spurs stand six games behind West leader Golden State and are just 10-13 away from home this season, but Leonard scored 19 points with eight rebounds and four steals in 28 minutes Saturday as San Antonio cruised to a 112-80 home rout of Denver.

"I need to string some games together," Leonard told reporters after just his ninth appearance of this season - a shoulder strain sidelining him for the previous three games after he missed the first 27 contests with a right quadriceps injury. The Spurs also saw Tony Parker and Danny Green start Saturday, and now head to Atlanta to face a Hawks team sporting the NBA's worst record. The Hawks have dropped five of their past six games, falling 110-105 at home Friday to Brooklyn despite guard Dennis Schroder's career-high 34 points. "As a competitor, you go out there and give it your all for 48 minutes," Atlanta guard/forward Kent Bazemore told the media after the Hawks were outscored 6-0 in the final 52 seconds.

TV: 3 p.m. ET, NBATV, FS Southwest (San Antonio), FS Southeast (Atlanta

ABOUT THE SPURS (29-15): Forward Davis Bertans hit six 3-pointers Saturday, matching a career high he established Monday, and is averaging 16 points on 12-of-18 from 3-point range in his past three games. Forward LaMarcus Aldridge leads San Antonio in scoring at 22.4 points per game while missing only two games this season, and has a team-best 17 double-doubles. Despite the injuries, the Spurs are second in the NBA in points allowed per game (97.8).

ABOUT THE HAWKS (11-31): Schroder leads Atlanta in scoring at 20.1 points per game and has made 23 of his past 24 free throws, but committed a critical turnover with five seconds left in the loss to Brooklyn. Bazemore finished with 16 points Friday and has averaged 14.5 across his past four games. The Hawks rank fifth in the NBA in 3-point shooting (37.7 percent) with 10-plus made 3-pointers in each of their past four games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. San Antonio's projected starting lineup in preseason played together Saturday for just the sixth time this season.

2. The Hawks play eight of their next nine games at home, where they are 7-12.

3. Aldridge scored 22 points with 11 rebounds to lead the Spurs by the Hawks 96-85 on Nov. 20, while Atlanta rookie F John Collins finished with 21 points and nine rebounds.

PREDICTION: Spurs 107, Hawks 96

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Knicks vs. Nets Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The New York Knicks must heal their mental wounds from another demoralizing loss quickly as they return to the court less than 24 hours later to face the host Brooklyn Nets on Monday afternoon. New York coughed up a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter on Sunday and suffered a 123-118 overtime setback against visiting New Orleans for its sixth loss in seven contests this month.

The Knicks have allowed an average of 121 points in losing their last three contests, and things don't get any easier as they begin a season-high seven-game road trip with a 4-15 record away from home. The Nets, who have lost both meetings with New York this season, have dropped four of their last five overall and three in a row at home. Brooklyn battled back after falling behind by 15 points after one quarter and 20 at halftime before losing 119-113 in overtime at Washington on Saturday. "We had a good second half, fought hard, but we can't come out the way we did to start," Nets guard Caris LeVert told reporters after recording 12 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the loss. "We just came out sluggish, not cutting hard on offense, not fighting through screens on defense. The score got out of hand early."

TV: 3 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), YES (Brooklyn)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (19-24): Tim Hardaway Jr. poured in 25 points off the bench Sunday in his second game back from a leg injury and Kristaps Porzingis matched him, but the 7-3 Latvian is shooting just 37 percent this month. Enes Kanter recorded his third double-double in four games on Sunday (18 points, 10 rebounds) and the 6-11 Turkish center has made 65.7 percent of his shots in January. Jarrett Jack scored a season-high 22 points against the Pelicans and is averaging 17 - more than double his season average - over the last four games.

ABOUT THE NETS (16-27): Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is averaging 16.3 points over his last four games while Spencer Dinwiddie has scored 18.7 per contest over his last six to become the team's top two active point producers. Tyler Zeller, who averages 7.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, missed Saturday's contest with a hip injury but could be back for the matchup with the Knicks. "It's nothing major," Zeller told the New York Post. "It's just a lot of soreness, trying to move, not moving the way I want to. I just needed a day to hopefully get it to all calm down."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Brooklyn rookie C Jarrett Allen matched his season high with 16 points on Saturday and is shooting 67.6 percent this month.

2. New York officially signed Trey Burke on Sunday and released fellow G Ramon Sessions, who averaged 3.7 points in 13 games this season.

3. The Nets entered Sunday fourth in the NBA in rebounds per game (45.7), with Hollis-Jefferson and F DeMarre Carroll leading the way at 6.7 apiece.

PREDICTION: Knicks 108, Nets 100

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Heat vs. Bulls Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Chicago Bulls dropped two meetings with the Miami Heat earlier this season, but they were a very different team at the time. The Bulls welcomed back Zach LaVine over the weekend and seek their third consecutive victory when they host the streaking Heat on Monday afternoon.

LaVine had 14 points in his first game in 11 months and Nikola Mirotic - who missed both meetings with Miami in November as he recovered from facial fractures - returned from a two-game layoff to add 16 points in 22 minutes in Chicago's 107-105 win over Detroit on Saturday. "Just [him] being there is a huge confidence for us," Mirotic told reporters of LaVine, who was coming off ACL surgery. "Because we all know he's been practicing hard, working hard to be back and to be with us. He's a great guy, he's a great teammate, and we were all looking forward for this." The Heat return to Chicago with the NBA's longest winning streak at seven in a row - the latest a 97-79 triumph over Milwaukee at home Sunday afternoon. They held the Bucks to 31.6 percent from the field, a season low for a Miami opponent.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Miami), NBCS Chicago

ABOUT THE HEAT (25-17): Goran Dragic led the way with 25 points in the win over Milwaukee as Miami picked up its first double-digit victory of the winning streak. "It was good to see us put together one of our better, more complete defensive efforts for the entire game," coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters. Hassan Whiteside recorded his fourth straight double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and the 28-year-old big man has exactly four blocked shots in three of those four games.

ABOUT THE BULLS (16-27): Lauri Markkanen scored a team-high 19 points while making 4-of-7 from 3-point range in the win over the Pistons as he continues a hot stretch from the perimeter. The rookie from Arizona is 21-for-38 from beyond the arc over a five-game span, during which he is averaging 19.4 points, and he also saw the benefit of having the athletic LaVine back on the court. "It means a lot and it's especially nice to have Zach back," Markkanen told the media. "Just to see how he moves and how quick he is, how well he can shoot the ball. All around he's a great player and he's going to bring a lot to the team."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Chicago has tied a franchise record with seven straight games of at least 10 3-pointers.

2. Dragic averages 22 points while shooting 42.9 percent from 3-point range against the Bulls this season.

3. Bulls PG Kris Dunn has at least eight assists in six consecutive games.

PREDICTION: Bulls 104, Heat 101

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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a season-best four-game winning streak and will try to push it to five in a row when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. The Lakers dropped nine straight before embarking on their current streak and took the opener of a three-game road trip 107-101 in overtime at Dallas on Saturday.

Los Angeles' surge comes amid rumors that head coach Luke Walton might be on shaky ground, though team owner Jeanie Buss and president Magic Johnson both took to Twitter to publicly express their support for Walton. "Jeanie's always been great," Walton told reporters. "So, there's no doubt that they support me. I haven't seen the tweet but, again, I don't have Twitter. So, if you want to send it to me later I'll take a look, but I know they support me." The Grizzlies are already on their second head coach of the season after letting go of David Fizdale but still can't find the win column consistently and missed out on an opportunity to earn back-to-back victories for the first time since October when they suffered an 87-78 loss at Denver on Saturday. "Concentration and consistency has to keep improving for us to become a good team," Memphis center Marc Gasol told reporters after the loss. "Some mental mistakes on some plays we walked through, miscommunication or loss of focus, whatever it was, we had too many of those down the stretch."

TV: 5:30 p.m. ET, TNT, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles), FS Southeast (Memphis)

ABOUT THE LAKERS (15-27): Los Angeles could find its way into the win column more if it figured out how to get consistent numbers out of power forward Julius Randle. The 23-year-old led the way with 23 points and 15 rebounds against Dallas and put up 22 and 14 against Sacramento on Tuesday, but sandwiched those around a scoreless effort on 0-of-6 shooting against San Antonio on Thursday. The Lakers are starting to pick things up on the defensive end and held the last three opponents to an average of 89.3 points.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (13-28): Memphis had a season-best string of six straight games scoring at least 100 points come to an end while shooting 39 percent in Denver. "Sometimes we get a little stagnant with the ball," Gasol told reporters. "When we create an advantage, sometimes we hold the ball and that flattens out our offense sometimes. We have to keep our advantage and keep driving and moving for the next guy sometimes. But they did a good job. Sometimes you just have to congratulate the other team and you have to learn and be better next time." Gasol led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds but only two other players scored in double figures against the Nuggets, with Tyreke Evans and James Ennis III adding 12 points apiece.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Grizzlies signed G/F Myke Henry to a two-way contract on Saturday and waived F Vince Hunter.

2. Lakers PG Lonzo Ball (knee) and SF Brandon Ingram (ankle) are considered day-to-day.

3. Memphis snapped a three-game losing streak in the series with a 109-99 win at Los Angeles on Dec. 27.

PREDICTION: Grizzlies 95, Lakers 92

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Kings vs. Thunder Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Oklahoma City Thunder were in danger of losing four straight before a furious fourth-quarter rally led to a critical road win. The Thunder will try to build off that performance when they begin a two-game homestand against the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

Behind 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists from Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City stormed from behind to top Charlotte 101-91 on Saturday, utilizing a big fourth quarter from veteran backup Raymond Felton. "I think every night is a must need win at this point," Felton told reporters after recording eight points and four assists in the fourth. "At the same time, this is definitely a win that we wanted. We just dropped three in a row and this team beat us pretty bad in our building, so we definitely wanted to get this win." The Kings have lost four in a row, giving up 247 total points in consecutive losses to the Los Angeles Clippers in a home-and-home set. "Like, enough is enough," center Willie Cauley-Stein told reporters. "Coach (Dave Joerger) is at that point where he's not going to play you if you're not doing the right thing, and that's how it should be. Kind of like a college team. If you're not doing the job right, next man up and you'll get your turn when it comes back around."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Sacramento), FS Oklahoma

ABOUT THE KINGS (13-29): Cauley-Stein had 23 points and 13 rebounds in the 126-105 loss to the Clippers on Saturday to record his sixth double-double. Veteran Zach Randolph still leads the team in scoring with 14.8 points per game but has been held to single digits three times during the losing streak and Sacramento dropped seven in a row with the 36-year-old in the lineup. Randolph was the only starter in double figures with 18 points when Sacramento topped Oklahoma City 96-85 at home earlier this season.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (23-20): Westbrook is on one of his typical tears and has at least a double-double in 13 consecutive games, recording five triple-doubles in that span. Carmelo Anthony is trending in another direction with an average of 13.8 points on 34.4 percent shooting over his last four games. He was 4-for-17 and the team shot a season-low 33.7 percent in the loss at Sacramento in November.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Oklahoma City G Andre Roberson (knee) missed seven straight games.

2. Kings G Buddy Hield is shooting 48.5 percent from 3-point range in 19 home games.

3. Thunder C Steven Adams had 14 points and 11 rebounds against Charlotte for his 12th double-double.

PREDICTION: Thunder 104, Kings 100

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Warriors vs. Cavaliers Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Cleveland Cavaliers' latest meltdown comes just as the team is preparing to host the rival Golden State Warriors on national TV on Monday. The Cavaliers will try to put their internal griping aside and get some stops on the defensive end against the Warriors, who are enjoying a string of 12 straight road wins.

The Cavaliers were blasted by a total of 62 points in losses at Minnesota and Toronto before going into Indiana on Friday and building a 22-point lead in the first quarter only to fall 97-95. "We have enough talent here to get over that hump and make good things happen," forward Kevin Love told reporters. "But right now it's just tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel but it is there and, this being my fourth year here, we will get out of it and we will get better." The Warriors, who beat the Cavaliers 99-92 on Christmas Day, are battling through their own rough stretch of schedule and nearly squandered a 27-point halftime lead at Toronto on Saturday before holding on to earn a 127-125 win on the second night of a back-to-back. "Obviously, we wanted to extend that, keep that lead, but they're a good team, and it's hard to win on the road in the NBA," Warriors guard Klay Thompson told ESPN.com. "It doesn't matter who you play, and they have a great home crowd. A win is a win, especially on a back-to-back."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (35-9): Golden State got point guard Stephen Curry (ankle) back from a two-game absence on Saturday and watched him collect 24 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Curry, who sat out the meeting with the Cavaliers on Christmas with an ankle injury, was the only player that might have been well-rested in Toronto, which marked the Warriors' third game in four nights and seventh in 11 days. Kevin Durant played in each of the last three games but is not showing any fatigue while shooting 64.3 percent from the floor and 58 percent from 3-point range in that span.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (26-16): Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue cryptically talked to reporters about the need to get rid of "agendas" on the team after a 133-99 loss in Toronto on Thursday but was trying to look at the positives after the loss in Indiana. "It was a great effort," Lue told reporters. "With (Dwyane Wade) out and (Isaiah Thomas) out. Guys may have been a little tired, but I thought we fought and played with the right purpose, defensively especially. We've just got to continue to build off that." Thomas, who is sitting out back-to-backs after coming off a hip injury, is expected to play on Monday and is hoping for a better performance after going 2-of-15 for four points at Toronto.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Cavaliers SG JR Smith is 4-of-22 from the floor, including 1-of-12 from 3-point range, in the last three games.

2. Warriors SF Omri Casspi (back) sat out the last two games and is day-to-day.

3. Golden State took six of the last seven from Cleveland, including a five-game win in the NBA Finals last spring.

PREDICTION: Warriors 120, Cavaliers 111

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Pacers vs. Jazz Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The surging Indiana Pacers look to match the offensive efficiency from the opener of their five-game road trip when they visit the struggling Utah Jazz on Monday. The Pacers, who led by 30 points after three quarters, shot 54.5 percent and drained 11 of their 23 attempts from 3-point range while seven players scored in double figures en route to Sunday's 120-97 rout at Phoenix.

"We wanted to start the road trip off right," Indiana coach Nate McMillan told reporters after his team committed just six turnovers. "I thought defensively we were focused, making them earn everything they got. Offensively, we had good ball movement, and we were pretty consistent with that all night." The Pacers hope to take advantage of an injury-depleted Jazz squad that has dropped four of its last five contests and is 4-14 since starting the season with 13 wins in 24 games. Rookie guard Donovan Mitchell poured in 35 points and is averaging 24.3 over his last six games, but Utah managed to score just 16 in the fourth quarter before suffering a 99-88 setback at Charlotte on Friday. The Jazz lost more than the game as Thabo Sefolosha, who is averaging 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds, suffered a right knee injury and may need season-ending surgery.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS Indiana, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Utah)

ABOUT THE PACERS (23-20): Leading scorer Victor Oladipo was limited to 21 minutes in Sunday's blowout win but still finished with 17 points and is averaging 20 in five games since returning from a four-game injury absence during which Indiana failed to record a victory. Darren Collison is 17-for-25 from the field and averaging 20.5 points over his last two games after scoring just seven in Wednesday's loss to Miami. Myles Turner (13.9 points) missed his third straight game Sunday due to an elbow injury as Domantas Sabonis, who was questionable with a shoulder ailment, grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds in his place.

ABOUT THE JAZZ (17-25): Mitchell turned over the ball four times late in the game at Charlotte, but the Louisville product tops the team with 18.8 points per contest and is averaging 3.4 assists. "We try to not put a ceiling on him, one way or the other," coach Quin Snyder told the Salt Lake Tribune on Friday. "From that standpoint, he continues to get better. He struggled late in a playmaking position. But he's figuring things out." Rodney Hood is second on the team in scoring (16.5), but the former Duke standout is shooting just 33 percent over his last six games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Utah SF Royce O'Neale recorded his first career double-double on Friday with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

2. Indiana veteran C Al Jefferson reached double figures for the third time this season on Sunday with 10 points.

3. The Pacers won the last meeting 107-100 in March after the Jazz had captured three straight in the series, which is tied at 42-42.

PREDICTION: Pacers 110, Jazz 96

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Rockets vs. Clippers Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Los Angeles Clippers are just beginning to win consistently without former star point guard Chris Paul, just in time to welcome him back. Paul, who is carrying the Houston Rockets in the absence of James Harden, will make his first appearance in Los Angeles since being traded over the summer when the Rockets visit on Monday.

Paul, who expects to be booed by his former home fans, is averaging 28.7 points in three straight wins and is embracing Houston's offensive philosophy by hoisting a career-high 6.8 3-point attempts on the season and connecting at 38 percent. "Tomorrow is not about me," Paul, who referred to Los Angeles as "home" told reporters after practice on Sunday. "It's about us and doing what we came out here to do." The Clippers are ravaged by injuries and won't have Paul's former teammates DeAndre Jordan (ankle) or Austin Rivers (Achilles) available, but Blake Griffin should be on the court trying to lead his team to a fifth consecutive win. Griffin, who missed two games last week recovering from a concussion, was a combined 8-of-22 from the field in two games since his return but totaled 16 rebounds and 15 assists in back-to-back triumphs over the Sacramento Kings.

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

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (30-11): Harden, who leads the NBA in scoring (32.3 points) and ranks third in assists (9.1), is expected to sit out his seventh straight game on Monday but could return later in the week, possibly in time for a showdown with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. "It could be Thursday or Saturday, I don't know," Houston coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters of Harden's potential return. "He's got to get better. We'll see. Whenever he's ready." The Rockets are replacing part of Harden's scoring load with veteran shooting guard Gerald Green, who is averaging 19.5 points over the last six games.

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (21-21): Los Angeles' list of injuries includes the point guard that came over from Houston to replace Paul, Patrick Beverley (knee), but it's another player acquired in that deal that is carrying the team's scoring load. Veteran sixth man Lou Williams averaged 14.9 points in 23 games with Houston last season and began 2017-18 as the sixth man for the Clippers before injuries forced him into the starting lineup, and he is thriving while averaging 26.7 points in 11 starts. Williams is putting up an average of 35 points during the four-game winning streak and knocked down at least four 3-pointers in each of those four contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Rockets PF Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) sat out the last 15 games but practiced on Sunday and could return Monday.

2. Clippers PF Montrezl Harrell, who also came over in the Paul trade, is averaging 18.7 points on 25-of-37 shooting over the last three games.

3. Los Angeles earned a 128-118 win at Houston on Dec. 22 behind 32 points from Williams while Paul sat out with an adductor injury.

PREDICTION: Rockets 123, Clippers 117

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Stars vs. Bruins Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Boston Bruins look to continue an offensive surge and extend their point streak to 13 games when they host the Dallas Stars on Monday afternoon. The Bruins rallied for a 4-3 shootout victory at Montreal on Saturday to improve to 9-0-3 in their last 12 contests and have scored 25 goals during a five-game span, giving them the third-most points in the Eastern Conference (55).

"We seem to be able to show that character. We seem to have a lot of it in this room," Bruins leading scorer Brad Marchand told reporters after the latest win. "We didn't have a great game. But we dug down and capitalized when it mattered." Boston has not lost in regulation since Dec. 14 at home against Washington and has won its last three meetings with Dallas, which dropped a 4-1 decision to Colorado on Saturday to finish a 4-2-0 homestand. The Stars only gave up 23 shots in the loss to Avalanche but surrendered three third-period goals to fall to 0-2-1 in their last three road contests. "We didn't have that extra push that we've been having lately," Dallas forward Tyler Pitlick told reporters. "When you're not feeling great, we've got to find a way to make it happen anyways and find plays and play hard. So that's something we've got to figure out."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, FS Southwest (Dallas), NESN (Boston)

ABOUT THE STARS (24-17-3): Captain Jamie Benn scored the only goal in Saturday's loss, giving him five tallies and six assists over his last 10 games to pull even with Tyler Seguin and defenseman John Klingberg for the team lead at 40 points. Seguin has recorded seven of his club-high 21 goals in the last nine contests while Klingberg has netted two tallies and set up seven others during his six-game point streak. Alexander Radulov is just behind the top three with 39 points after posting two goals and five assists over his last three contests.

ABOUT THE BRUINS (24-10-7): Boston's top players are producing offensively, with Marchand collecting three goals and six assists in his last four games to push his team-best total to 41 points. David Pastrnak has recorded six of his 39 points in the last five contests and Patrice Bergeron (33 points) has notched six goals and three assists over his last five games. Tuukka Rask (15-8-4, .919 save percentage) has given up a total of nine goals in his last two outings but has not lost in regulation in his last 14 starts (12-0-2).

OVERTIME

1. Dallas G Ben Bishop has allowed 17 goals over his last nine games (6-3-0) but is 4-6-3 lifetime versus the Bruins.

2. Boston C David Krejci has registered two tallies and two assists in five contests since returning from a two-week injury absence.

3. Dallas C Mattias Janmark has collected four goals and three assists over his last seven games to push his season total to 23 points.

PREDICTION: Stars 4, Bruins 3

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Ducks vs. Avalanche Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Colorado Avalanche attempt to extend their winning streak to seven games when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Monday afternoon. Colorado is in the midst of a stretch during which it plays nine of 10 at home, which began with a loss to Arizona but has followed with six straight victories - including Saturday's 4-1 triumph at Dallas.

Rookie Alexander Kerfoot recorded a goal and an assist in the win, giving him four points in his last two contests as the Avalanche already have surpassed their victory and point totals from last season. The Ducks will be wrapping up their month-opening five-game road trip during which they are 2-1-1 after Saturday's 4-2 triumph at Los Angeles. Anaheim will be without iron man Andrew Cogliano against Colorado, however, as the veteran left wing received a two-game suspension for an interference infraction against the Kings' Adrian Kempe. The 30-year-old Cogliano, who has not missed a contest since making his NHL debut with Edmonton on Oct. 4, 2007, will have his streak of 830 consecutive games played - the fourth-longest run in league history - come to a halt.

TV: 3 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Anaheim), Altitude (Colorado)

ABOUT THE DUCKS (20-15-9): With Cogliano out, newcomer J.T. Brown could make his debut for Anaheim on Monday. The 27-year-old right wing was claimed off waivers on Sunday from Tampa Bay, with which he registered one goal and three assists in 24 games this season. Ondrej Kase recorded his second career two-goal performance on Saturday to tie Jakob Silfverberg (11) for second on the team in tallies and added an assist for his first three-point effort in the NHL.

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (23-16-3): All-Star Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the team with 53 points, had his five-game assist streak halted Saturday but scored a goal to give him points in six consecutive contests. The 22-year-old center has collected four tallies and nine assists during the run. Left wing Matt Nieto, who is five points shy of 100 for his career, is slated to play in his 300th NHL game on Monday.

OVERTIME

1. Avalanche G Jonathan Bernier has won a career high-tying five straight decisions while filling in for the injured Semyon Varlamov (lower body).

2. Anaheim captain C Ryan Getzlaf has collected 18 points over his last 13 contests and is one assist shy of 600 for his career.

3. Colorado's winning streak is its longest since a six-game run from March 25-April 5, 2014.

PREDICTION: Ducks 3, Avalanche 1

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Sharks vs. Kings Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

After making a brief pitstop at home, the San Jose Sharks return to the road as they begin a three-game trek on Monday afternoon against the slumping Los Angeles Kings. San Jose completed a 1-2-2 trip before outlasting Arizona 6-5 in overtime at SAP Center on Saturday.

Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored the winner 2:42 into the extra session while Joonas Donskoi recorded two goals - including the game-tying tally with 16 seconds remaining in the third period - and an assist to lead four players with three-point performances for the Sharks, who halted their three-game slide (0-1-2). The Kings enter with a three-game overall losing streak after Saturday's 4-2 setback against Anaheim, which dropped them to 0-2-0 on their four-game homestand. Jonathan Quick has allowed 11 goals during the skid, which would match the longest of the season for Los Angeles with a defeat on Monday. Captain Anze Kopitar ended his eight-game goal-scoring drought - and extended his point streak to four contests - in the loss to the Ducks.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, NHL Network, Sportsnet, NBCS California (San Jose), FS West (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE SHARKS (22-13-6): Joe Thornton recorded a goal and two assists Saturday, moving him one point ahead of Adam Oates (1,420) for 17th place on the all-time list. The 38-year-old Thornton, who will pass Wayne Gretzky for 21st in NHL history when he skates in his 1,488th career game on Monday, is five assists away from tying Mario Lemieux (1,033) for 11th place. Reigning Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns, who leads the team with 33 points, has landed on the scoresheet in 13 of his last 15 contests - recording seven multi-point performances in that span - and carries a five-game point streak (one goal, seven assists) into Monday's matchup.

ABOUT THE KINGS (24-14-5): Defenseman Jake Muzzin, who has missed two games with an upper-body injury, practiced on Sunday and hopes to be medically cleared to play against San Jose. Drew Doughty is tied for third on the team with 30 points but has registered just one in his last four contests. The 28-year-old former Norris winner's next goal will be his 100th in the NHL.

OVERTIME

1. The Sharks activated D Dylan DeMelo (flu) from injured reserve and loaned F Marcus Sorensen, who notched three goals in 15 games with the team this campaign, to the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League.

2. Los Angeles recalled C Jonny Brodzinski, who recorded two tallies in 22 contests with the club earlier this season, from Ontario of the AHL.

3. San Jose G Martin Jones, who was pulled Saturday after allowing three goals on six shots, is expected to be in net against the Kings.

PREDICTION: Kings 4, Sharks 3

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Islanders vs. Canadiens Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The injury-ravaged New York Islanders showed no rust after a six-day break last time out and look to match that performance when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. The Islanders, who expect to be without six regulars against Montreal, received a second five-point effort this season from rookie Mathew Barzal en route to Saturday's 7-2 victory over the crosstown-rival Rangers.

"It was a great 20-man win, a great road win," New York coach Doug Weight told reporters after his team's second straight triumph following a five-game slide. "You can talk about structure and identity, this and that, but for you to accomplish it, you have to work and work, and we did as a unit." The Islanders lost Casey Cizikas (upper body) on Saturday and second-leading scorer Josh Bailey (lower body) is among four forwards likely to be sidelined Monday against the Canadiens, who also saw an important player get injured in their last game. Phillip Danault (23 points) suffered a head injury Saturday, when he was struck by a slap shot from Boston's Zdeno Chara in the second period of a 4-3 shootout loss, but he was released from the hospital on Sunday. The Canadiens have earned at least one point in three straight games (2-0-1), including a win against NHL-best Tampa Bay and the strong effort versus the red-hot Bruins.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, TSN2, RDS (Montreal)

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (22-18-4): With Bailey, Cizikas, Andrew Ladd (undisclosed) and Nikolay Kulemin (shoulder) out, New York recalled fellow forward Tanner Fritz on Sunday after former first-round pick Michael Dal Colle made his NHL debut the previous night. Anthony Beauvillier has excelled after taking Ladd's spot on a line with Jordan Eberle (five assists on Saturday) and Barzal, posting three goals in his last two contests, and will play in his 100th NHL game on Monday. "I just feel more comfortable," Beauvillier, who had a three-game stint in the minors before returning recently, told reporters. "I want the puck more. I know I can make plays and have success."

ABOUT THE CANADIENS (18-20-5): Captain Max Pacioretty shares the team lead in points with Alex Galchenyuk (24) and has scored a goal in three consecutive games after recording just one in his previous 22 contests. Galchenyuk has tallied in two straight games to tie Pacioretty for second on the club with 11 while Jonathan Drouin notched his 15th assist Saturday to pull within one of Danault for the team lead. Carey Price (13-14-3, .911 save percentage), Montreal's representative in the All-Star Game later this month, has turned aside 107 of the 113 shots he has faced in the last three games.

OVERTIME

1. Montreal D Victor Mete recorded an assist Saturday in his first game back since winning the gold medal with Canada at the World Junior Championships.

2. New York captain John Tavares has registered three points in his last four contests and leads the team with 52.

3. The Islanders has allowed a total of one goal in winning their last two meetings with the Canadiens after dropping the previous seven.

PREDICTION: Canadiens 3, Islanders 2

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Butler vs. Providence Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

Butler posted a much needed victory its last time out, but things don't get much easier Monday. The Bulldogs visit Providence, a team seeking its third straight victory, in an intriguing Big East contest.

Since upsetting No. 1 Villanova, Butler lost three straight games - all against ranked foes - before topping Marquette 94-83. "We responded really well tonight after dropping three in a row," Butler head coach LaVall Jordan said after defeating the Golden Eagles. "Tonight, we showed how we are going to continue to fight. They made a run midway through the second half, and we fought back. We were so connected tonight, and defensively we had some key stops at key times." Kelan Martin scored a career-high 37 points for the Bulldogs, who now play three of their next four on the road, beginning Monday. Providence upset Xavier last week before slipping past DePaul on Friday evening.

TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

ABOUT BUTLER (13-6, 3-3 Big East): The Bulldogs shot nearly 60 percent against Marquette with Kamar Baldwin (19 points) and Tyler Wideman (16) complementing Martin's personal-best effort. Martin, who had been 4-of-18 from 3-point range over the previous three games, went 4-of-6 from long distance and added seven rebounds and three assists without committing a turnover. Fellow senior Wideman has shot at least 60 percent from the floor in seven straight games and has shot below 50 percent only twice all season.

ABOUT PROVIDENCE (12-6, 3-2): Jalen Lindsey led the way with 18 points and Alpha Diallo scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half to fuel the victory against DePaul on Friday. The other three starters, including leading scorer Rodney Bullock, combined to shoot 8-of-23, although reserve Isaiah Jackson (15 points) continued to produce with his third straight quality outing. Jackson is 4-of-4 from 3-point range over the last two games and is 22-of-24 from the foul line over the last three contests, during which he is averaging 17.3 points per game.

TIP-INS

1. In his last eight games, Martin has scored at least 20 points seven times.

2. The teams split two meetings last season with each winning on its home court.

3. Bullock, with 16 blocks in 18 games, is the leading shot blocker for Providence.

PREDICTION: Butler 69, Providence 66

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Maryland vs. Michigan Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

Michigan looks to build on its biggest win of the season when it hosts Maryland on Monday. The Wolverines upset fourth-ranked Michigan State 82-72 on Saturday to notch their first road win over a Top 5 opponent since Jan. 25, 2014 and hope to take another step toward moving into the national rankings by posting their ninth win in 10 games.

Michigan is 9-1 at home this season with its lone setback coming in the final seconds to No. 7 Purdue, and the Wolverines aim to stay on the winning track by avenging a 77-70 defeat to the Terrapins in Ann Arbor last season. Maryland is left to lick its wounds following a 91-69 blowout loss to Ohio State on Thursday. The undermanned Terrapins, who were down to eight scholarship players due to injury and illness, surrendered over 90 points for the second time in three games and hope to turn their fortunes around by downing Michigan for the third straight time. "We've got to get our energy level up," Maryland coach Mark Turgeon told reporters."We're feeling sorry for ourselves instead of competing the way we need to compete, especially on the defensive end of the floor."

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

ABOUT MARYLAND (14-5, 3-3 Big Ten): Senior center Michal Cekovsky set a new career high with 18 points to go along with five rebounds and two blocked shots despite battling flu-like symptoms in the loss to Ohio State. Anthony Cowan Jr. and Kevin Huerter each added 12 points, but shot a combined 7-for-23 from the floor against the Buckeyes. Bruno Fernando was limited to two points as he played through an illness which required antibiotics while Dion Wiley, who is averaging 5.8 points this season, missed Thursday's clash with a concussion and will be a game-time decision against Michigan.

ABOUT MICHIGAN (15-4, 4-2): Junior forward Mo Wagner led the way with a career-high 27 points in the win against Michigan State while Zavier Simpson continued his stellar play recently by adding 16 points and five assists. "I feel like we can beat anybody if we execute offensively," Wagner told reporters. "It's incredible how much we worked and how much we believe in ourselves." Senior guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 14 points to move within seven points of reaching 1,000 for his career and Charles Matthews tallied 10 points as the Wolverines scored 25 points off 18 turnovers.

TIP-INS

1. Maryland has won five of the last six meetings with Michigan.

2. The Wolverines are 6-0 when scoring more than 80 points.

3. Simpson has dished out five or more assists in five consecutive games.

PREDICTION: Michigan 75, Maryland 68

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Minnesota vs. Penn State Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

Despite struggling through an abysmal regulation Friday against Nebraska, Tony Carr came through for Penn State when it needed it most, scoring 11 of his 17 points in the extra session, including the game-winning jumper with 2.7 seconds remaining. Now the Nittany Lions will hope to avoid a mental letdown and look to continue their momentum when struggling Minnesota visits on Monday.


Carr, who ranks second in the Big Ten in scoring (18.8 points), shot 2-of-17 during regulation but drained three of his four attempts in overtime. "(Hitting the game-winner) felt great. My last game-winner didn't go. This one did," Carr told reporters referring to his potential game-winning shot in a one-point loss to Wisconsin on Dec. 4. "There's going to be nights like (tonight) when your shot isn't falling and defense is keying on you. You just have to keep attacking and keep taking those shots. I've been working so hard, and I'm going to keep taking them as the season goes on." While the Nittany Lions experienced the highest of highs, the Gophers experienced the lowest of lows Saturday, getting drubbed 81-47 at home by Purdue - the second-largest margin of defeat at home in program history. Minnesota has lost all three games since center Reggie Lynch was suspended and small forward Amir Coffey was sidelined by a shoulder injury.

TV: 7 p.m ET, Big Ten Network

ABOUT MINNESOTA (13-6, 2-4 Big Ten): Isaiah Washington scored 11 points and Jordan Murphy added 10 on Saturday for the Gophers, who shot a season-low 28.8 percent and were outrebounded 46-29. "It's difficult. We got a lot of pieces out there playing that weren't playing a lot, but more than anything we got to practice and get better," Minnesota coach Richard Pitino said. "What's hard is we're right back at it on Monday. We just got to get back to work." Murphy leads the team in scoring (17.9 points) and rebounding (11.7) while Nate Mason adds 15.2 points and 4.4 assists, but Lynch and Coffey are big pieces, combining for 25.0 points and 12.1 rebounds with Lynch averaging 4.1 blocks per game - third in the nation.

ABOUT PENN STATE (13-6, 3-3): Friday wasn't Carr's only poor shooting night of late in conference play, as the 6-4 sophomore is shooting just 29 percent from the floor in six games. Lamar Stevens (15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds) had 26 points and seven rebounds against Nebraska for his third consecutive 20-plus scoring outing and Michael Watkins (13.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.1 blocks) collected his fourth consecutive double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Freshman guard Jamari Wheeler had no points, five rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes starting in place of Josh Reaves (10.8 points, 2.4 steals), who missed his second consecutive contest while dealing with academic concerns.

TIP-INS

1. The squads split last season with Watkins scoring 15 points and grabbing 15 rebounds off the bench in the Lions' 52-50 home win and Mason and Murphy scoring 16 apiece in the Gophers' 81-71 home win.

2. After starting the season with 17 consecutive double-doubles, Murphy has 18 points and six rebounds combined in the last two games.

3. Watkins is the first Nittany Lion since Geary Claxton in 2007-08 to record four consecutive double-doubles.


PREDICTION: Penn State 74, Minnesota 62

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Duke vs. Miami Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/15/2018

Offense meets defense in a clash of ranked ACC foes when No. 19 Miami hosts sixth-ranked Duke on Monday. The Blue Devils have one of the most explosive offensive teams in the nation, but they'll take on one of the stingiest defensive clubs in the country in the Hurricanes.


The Blue Devils have won two straight and four of five overall but have lost their first two ACC road games, falling at Boston College (89-84) on Dec. 9 and North Carolina State (96-85) on Jan. 6. Duke picked up its first road win in conference play with a rout of Pittsburgh on Wednesday before beating Wake Forest 89-71 three days later. The Hurricanes are coming off a 72-63 loss at Clemson on Saturday, but they're 6-0 at home and have won 33 of their last 35 at Watsco Center. Miami is 7-18 against Duke, but five of the seven victories have been recorded since 2011-12.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN


ABOUT DUKE (15-2, 3-2 ACC): The Blue Devils are the only team ranked in the top 10 in the nation in scoring (93.2 points), rebounds (44.1) and assists (19.9), as they are second in all three categories. Freshman Marvin Bagley III leads the ACC in scoring (22.5 points) and rebounding (11.7), and he has turned up his production even more in conference play - averaging 24.8 points and 13.8 boards. All five starters average at least 12.2 points, and they rarely come off the floor as only three reserves average double digits in minutes and just one has done so in ACC play.

ABOUT MIAMI (13-3, 2-2): The Hurricanes rank in the top five in the nation in scoring defense (60.6 points), field-goal defense (37.3 percent) and 3-point defense (28.5 percent). Dewan Huell (13.6) and Bruce Brown Jr. (11.3) are the team's only double-digit scorers, and the latter also leads the Hurricanes in rebounds (7.1) and assists (3.9). Five others average at least 7.8 points - including reserve guard Chris Lykes (7.8 points), who was named the ACC Rookie of the Week after averaging 13 points and 3.5 assists in a loss at Georgia Tech and a win over Florida State last week.


TIP-INS

1. Bagley has recorded 14 double-doubles, tying him for second in the nation as well as the Duke freshman record.

2. Brown has averaged 20.4 points in five home games against ranked opponents, including 25 in a 55-50 win over the Blue Devils last season.

3. Duke G Gary Trent Jr. (13.4 points) has scored in double figures in six straight games, making six 3-pointers twice during that stretch.


PREDICTION: Duke 78, Miami 73

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Florida State vs. Boston College Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/15/2018

With the gauntlet that is the ACC already showing its teeth, there aren't many games teams can mark as ones they definitely should win. Both Florida State and host Boston College could make that case when they go head-to-head on Monday.


It's a quick turnaround for both teams but could be especially tough on the Seminoles, who had to make the long trip north after posting a 101-90 double-overtime win over visiting Syracuse on Saturday. Florida State has been tested by a brutal league schedule thus far, losing to Duke and Miami on the road and at home to Louisville while defeating North Carolina and Syracuse on its own court. The Eagles have been tough at home, going 10-1 with wins over then-No. 1 Duke and Wake Forest - with the lone setback a 74-70 loss to No. 17 Clemson. The Seminoles hammered the Eagles 104-72 at home last season and have won six straight meetings.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU


ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (13-4, 2-3 ACC): The Seminoles rank 18th in the nation in field-goal defense (38.9 percent) but still allow a whopping 70.6 points per game because they play at such a fast pace. A talented group of veteran guards affords them that luxury, with Terance Mann (15.1 points, 6.2 rebounds) and Braian Angola (14.2 points) leading the way. After missing 11 games with a foot injury, 7-4 center Christ Koumadje (8.7 points, 6.3 rebounds) has been easing his way back into the rotation and recorded a career-high 23 points to go with eight rebounds against Syracuse.

ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE (12-6, 2-3): The Eagles have an awfully thin bench since losing Deontae Hawkins to a season-ending knee injury in late November. The starting lineup has plenty of firepower, though, with the trio of Jerome Robinson (18.1 points), Ky Bowman (16.3, 6.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists), and Jordan Chatman (13.4 points) all capable of scoring from anywhere on the court. Robinson has heated up in ACC play, scoring 24 or more points in four of the five games.


TIP-INS

1. Florida State leads the ACC with 9.3 3-pointers per game and has made 69 over its last six contests.

2. Bowman's 6.8 rebounds per game are the most in the nation by a player 6-1 or shorter.

3. Boston College has hit 10 or more 3-pointers seven times this season after doing so on nine occasions last campaign.


PREDICTION: Boston College 77, Florida State 75

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Kansas vs. West Virginia Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

The Big 12 is atop the national conference RPI rankings, and four ranked teams currently share the lead with 4-1 records. Two of those four clash in an ESPN Big Monday matchup as No. 2 West Virginia hosts No. 12 Kansas.


The Mountaineers entered last weekend with the nation's longest win streak with 15 straight victories, but saw an 11-point lead slip away in the final 13 minutes of Saturday's 72-71 road loss to No. 8 Texas Tech. Guard Javon Carter scored a game-high 28 points and junior forward Esa Ahmad, playing his first game of the season since returning from an academic suspension, added 18 points and six rebounds off the bench, but it wasn't enough to keep Bob Huggins' team alone atop the conference standings. "We just had guys (who) were really out of character," Huggins said in his post-game news conference. "We've got our center shooting whatever that was, a 3-pointer from the top of the key. We just did a lot of things out of character from what we normally do." Kansas, meanwhile, has taken an a slightly different route to its share of the Big 12 lead, losing its second conference contest (85-73 to Texas Tech) and then reeling off three straight wins, with the latest being Saturday's 73-72 victory over visiting Kansas State.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN


ABOUT KANSAS (14-3, 4-1 Big 12): Each of the Jayhawks' last three wins have been hard-fought, nip-and-tuck affairs and have been decided by a combined total of 10 points. Senior guard Devonte' Graham scored a game-high 23 points vs. the Wildcats - his ninth straight in double figures - and continues to pace the team and rank second in the conference with his average of 18.4 per contest. Guards Saviatoslav Mykhailiuk (16.5) and Lagerald Vick (14.9), center Udoka Azubuike (14.8) and guard Malik Newman (10.7) also are averaging double figures for Kansas, which is leading the Big 12 in field-goal (51.0) and 3-point (41.5) percentage.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (15-2, 4-1): Carter's 28 points Saturday were just one off his career high and was a strong bounce-back outing for the senior who scored only eight in last Tuesday's 57-54 win over Baylor. Overall, Carter is averaging 16.8 points and a team-high 6.5 assists and is joined in double figures by guard Daxter Miles Jr. (13.2) and forward Lamont West (12.3) and, of course, Ahmad after his 18-point season debut. The Mountaineers pace the conference in steals (9.9) and turnovers forced (19.9) but had only five and 13, respectively, against Texas Tech.


TIP-INS

1. Kansas has won seven of the 11 meetings since West Virginia joined the Big 12 in 2012, but the Mountaineers are 4-1 in Morgantown, including an 85-69 win last season.

2. Jayhawks freshman F Silvio De Sousa made his collegiate debut Saturday after being cleared academically by the NCAA, and he had a foul and a turnover in four minutes off the bench.

3. When Texas Tech fans rushed the court following Saturday's win, video clips posted online appear to show an unidentified West Virginia player throwing a punch at a fan near the Mountaineers' bench so disciplinary measures likely are forthcoming.


PREDICTION: West Virginia 78, Kansas 72

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DePaul vs. Marquette Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

Marquette can shoot the basketball with any team in Division I - but its hopes of reaching the NCAA Tournament will rest on its ability to prevent opposing teams from doing the same. The Golden Eagles look to bounce back from a humbling loss to Butler when it hosts DePaul on Monday.

Marquette's tournament chances took a decent hit - at least according to the BPI - with Friday's 94-83 loss to the Bulldogs; the Golden Eagles would have been an 88 percent favorite to participate in March Madness with a win, but fell to 74 percent with the defeat. Of greater concern, it represented the fourth time in six Big East Conference games that Marquette surrendered 90 or more points. Ending its run of poor defense in conference play is of utmost importance to head coach Steve Wojciechowski's team heading into Monday's encounter with DePaul, which has reached the 80-point plateau three times in its first five conference games but has just one victory to show for it. The Blue Demons are coming off their worst offensive showing in Big East competition, shooting a dismal 38.8 percent from the field while converting just 5-of-21 3-point attempts in a 71-64 loss to Providence.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

ABOUT DePAUL (8-9, 1-4 Big East): A quartet of Blue Demons players - Max Strus, Marin Maric, Tre-Darius McCallum and Eli Cain - combine for 54.7 of DePaul's 75.4 points per game; Strus leads the way at 18.2 points per contest, but was held to just eight on 3-of-13 shooting in the loss to the Friars. Maric (13.7 points, 6.1 rebounds) poured in 15 points and hauled in seven boards in defeat, and is averaging 19.3 points while connecting on 4-of-5 3-pointers over his last three games. DePaul comes into this one as one of the top teams in the nation in offensive rebounding, ranking second in the Big East and tied for 37th among Division I teams at 12.6 offensive boards per game.

ABOUT MARQUETTE (12-6, 3-3): Tightening up on defense might be all that stands between the Golden Eagles and a legitimate shot at the NCAA Tournament; Marquette has things well taken care of on the offensive end, entering Monday ranked third in the country in free-throw success rate (79.2 percent) and 16th in 3-point field goal percentage (41.0). Second-year guard Markus Howard has been the team's offensive catalyst; he leads the conference in scoring at 22.3 points per game - thanks in large part to an 89-point eruption in consecutive games against Providence and Villanova earlier this month - and is a perfect 55-for-55 from the foul line. Andrew Rowsey is second in the Big East at 21.3 points per game, and had 31 in Marquette's 84-64 upset win over Seton Hall last Tuesday.

TIP-INS

1. Howard knocked down 18 3-pointers in the two-game stretch against the Friars and Wildcats.

2. Marquette makes an average of 11.8 3-pointers per game, good for fifth nationally.

3. DePaul ranks ninth out of 10 Big East teams in field-goal percentage (43.3).

PREDICTION: Marquette 86, DePaul 76

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Illinois vs. Nebraska Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

Nebraska will look to bounce back from a tough overtime loss on Friday when it hosts Illinois in a Big Ten Conference contest Monday. The Cornhuskers fell by two at Penn State to drop to .500 in league play, while the Illini are looking for their first conference victory after five losses.

Illinois is coming off its own excruciating loss, blowing a 20-point lead against Iowa before falling in overtime at home on Thursday. Freshman guard Trent Frazier (10.6 points) is the second-leading scorer on the Illini for the season but he's coming off a career-high 27-point effort against Iowa and has averaged 16.5 points over the last eight games. Junior guard James Palmer Jr. leads Nebraska in scoring at 15.2 points a game, though he's coming off a season-worst five-point effort in the loss to Penn State, going 1-of-9 from the field. The Cornhuskers also have junior forward Isaac Copeland (12.8 points, team-high 6.5 rebounds) and junior guard Glynn Watson Jr. (12.1 points, team-high 3.3 assists) to rely on if Palmer's slump continues.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network

ABOUT ILLINOIS (10-8, 0-5 Big Ten): Illinois coach Brad Underwood has been getting some good contributions from his freshman class, and he's hoping for more as forward Matic Vesel has been improving in practice and may find some more time in games in the future. The 6-foot-10 Slovenian has played in just six games this season, failing to get off the bench in 10 of the last 12 contests, but his height would certainly help against some of the deeper front lines in the Big Ten. Still, Underwood may not be inclined to use Vesel until the team's postseason fate is clearer simply because fellow forwards Greg Eboigbodin and Kipper Nichols are in front of Vesel in terms of needing minutes off the pine.

ABOUT NEBRASKA (12-7, 3-3): As Nebraska coach Tim Miles tries to get his team more consistent in its play to move up the Big Ten standings, he has to deal with a fluctuating lineup thanks to the absence of starting center Jordy Tshimanga. Tshimanga, who started the first 18 games of the season, has reportedly asked Miles for a scholarship release so he can transfer and didn't make the trip to Penn State or attend the team's practice on Saturday. The 6-foot-11 sophomore is averaging 3.5 points and 5.1 rebounds and was replaced in the starting lineup by senior Duby Okeke, who played just 12 minutes and had no points or rebounds against the Nittany Lions.

TIP-INS

1. Illinois made a season-high 14 3-pointers on 46.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc against Iowa, compared to the 24.7 shooting it had in its first four Big Ten contests.

2. Nebraska sophomore F Isaiah Roby had a career-high 12 points off the bench in the loss to Penn State.

3. The Cornhuskers have held their last six opponents to a combined .390 field-goal percentage and 65.7 points per game.

PREDICTION: Nebraska 80, Illinois 72

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Oklahoma State vs. Baylor Preview and Predictions

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by Gracenote on 01/14/2018

Oklahoma State's roller-coaster week began with head coach Mike Boynton calling his team "gutless" in a loss at Kansas State. The Cowboys responded by rallying for a unlikely home win over Texas to move into a three-way tie for fifth place in the Big 12 Conference and they now move on to Monday night's road game at slumping Baylor.

Oklahoma State is 0-2 in true road games this season and Wednesday night's 86-82 loss at Kansas State could very well prove to be a turning point for the Cowboys after Boynton called out his team's mettle. The Cowboys' season appeared to be on verge of collapse on Saturday against visiting Texas which led virtually the entire game, including 62-50 with just six minutes to go. But Oklahoma State closed the game out with a 15-2 run and pulled it out on a tip-in by junior swingman Tavarius Shine -- the third shot and of the possession -- with six seconds remaining. "I'm really proud of our fight," Boynton said. "That's what I was talking about the last couple of days. I think my word choice kind of went a different route than what it should be, and that's on me. I have to be smarter than that, but at the same time, my kids got the message and I knew they would because they're good kids. They know I love them, care about them and I'm proud of the way they fought today."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPNU

ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (12-5, 2-3 Big 12): Senior swingman Jeffrey Carroll, a member of the preseason All-Big 12 squad, fueled the late comeback against the Longhorns with five of his team-high 17 points and leads the team in scoring (16.3 points per game) and is second in rebounds (6.3). Shine, a 6-6 junior guard, scored the final four points for the Cowboys and is second in scoring (11.4) to go along with 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Guard Kendall Smith, a grad transfer from Cal State Northridge who began his career at UNLV, also is averaging in double figures (10.7) while 7-foot senior forward Mitchell Solomon leads the team in rebounds (6.6) and to go along with 8.9 points and 1.2 blocks per game.

ABOUT BAYLOR (11-6, 1-4): After a 10-2 start that saw them climb as high as 17th in the national rankings, the Bears have dropped four of their last five including back-to-back losses at No. 2 West Virginia (57-54) and Saturday at Iowa State (75-65). Baylor, perhaps experiencing a little bit of a hangover after almost pulling the upset over the Mountaineers four days earlier, shot just 34.3 percent in the loss to the Cyclones and are a shooting a conference-worst 39.7 percent from the floor in league play, including just 19-of-75 (25.3 percent) from 3-point range. Senior point guard Manu Lecomte leads the team in scoring (16.1) with 7-foot senior Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (15.6) and junior guard King McClure (10.2) also averaging in double figures and Lual-Acuil also pulling down a team-best 9.6 rebounds per game.

TIP-INS

1. Oklahoma State leads the Big 12 and ranks eighth nationally in free throw shooting percentage (78.3).

2. Baylor 6-9 freshman F Tristan Clark had 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds in the Iowa State loss, his second double-double of the season.

3. Baylor leads the Big 12 in rebound margin at plus-7.7.

PREDICTION: Baylor 66, Oklahoma State 63

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NHL
Dunkel

Monday, January 15

Dallas @ Boston

Game 51-52
January 15, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
11.245
Boston
13.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-150); Under

Anaheim @ Colorado

Game 53-54
January 15, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
12.209
Colorado
10.313
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(-115); Under

San Jose @ Los Angeles

Game 55-56
January 15, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
10.429
Los Angeles
12.036
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-135); Over

NY Islanders @ Montreal

Game 57-58
January 15, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
10.214
Montreal
11.743
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-125
6
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(-125); Over

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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, January 15

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Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 10-30 ATS (+41.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-18 ATS (-12.9 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 4-15 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 42-21 ATS (+16.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 210-142 ATS (+35.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 205-221 ATS (+470.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
BOSTON is 23-25 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-23 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 99-102 ATS (-58.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 25-34 ATS (-22.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-1-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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ANAHEIM (20-15-0-9, 49 pts.) at COLORADO (23-16-0-3, 49 pts.) - 1/15/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 23-19 ATS (+42.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 533-427 ATS (+38.5 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 39-26 ATS (+8.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 131-127 ATS (+275.7 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 428-432 ATS (+887.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 35-21 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-4 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 4-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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SAN JOSE (22-13-0-6, 50 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (24-14-0-5, 53 pts.) - 1/15/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 13-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 211-219 ATS (+469.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 65-77 ATS (-47.3 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 22-27 ATS (-17.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 17-26 ATS (-22.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 2-7 ATS (-8.2 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 4-13 ATS (-14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 12-6 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 12-6-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (22-18-0-4, 48 pts.) at MONTREAL (18-20-0-5, 41 pts.) - 1/15/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-3 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a division game this season.
MONTREAL is 18-25 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 19-25 ATS (-8.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-2 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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NHL

Monday, January 15

Boston won five of last seven games with Dallas; road team won seven of last eight series games. Stars won three of last four games in Beantown. Dallas Stars won six of their last nine games; they lost their last three road games. Six of last eight Dallas games went over total. Bruins won eight of their last ten games; they won last four home games, outscoring foes 17-4. Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Boston games.

Ducks won four of last five games with Colorado; they’re 3-2 in last five visits to Denver. Under is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Anaheim won six of last nine games overall, four of last six on road; six of Ducks’ last eight games stayed under the total. Avalanche won their last six games, outscoring foes 26-9; Colorado won its last five home games. Three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Sharks won seven of their last ten games with Los Angeles; they won four of last five games in Staples Center. Under is 3-0-2 in last five series games. Sharks lost three of last four games overall, five of last six road games. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Kings lost five of their last seven games overall, three in row at home. Four of last five Lo Angeles games went over the total.

Islanders won last two games with Montreal, after losing previous seven series games; under is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. New York lost three of last four games in this building. Islanders won their last two games 5-4/7-2, after losing previous five games; they lost three of last four road tilts. Canadiens lost six of last eight games overall; they split last four home tilts. Under is 7-2 in last nine Montreal games.

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NHL

Monday, January 15

Trend Report

DALLAS @ BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

ANAHEIM @ COLORADO
Anaheim is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

SAN JOSE @ LOS ANGELES
San Jose is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
San Jose is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Los Angeles's last 13 games at home

NY ISLANDERS @ MONTREAL
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Islanders's last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Montreal's last 9 games
Montreal is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Islanders

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NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: An Avalanche of goals piling up in Denver
Monty Andrews

The Avalanche have played themselves into the periphery of the Western Conference playoff race thanks in large part to an electrifying offense that has produced 26 goals over its previous six games.

An Avalanche of Goals

The goals are piling up in the Mile High City as the Colorado Avalanche look to extend their winning streak to seven games Monday afternoon against the visiting Anaheim Ducks. The Avalanche have played themselves into the periphery of the Western Conference playoff race thanks in large part to an electrifying offense that has produced 26 goals over its previous six games. But Colorado still has plenty of work to do, sitting at the bottom of the Central Division despite riding the longest active winning streak in the league. The Ducks have also been playing some solid hockey, going 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Vengeance vs. Vegas?

More than a few teams would like to gain their revenge on the Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights - and the defending conference-champion Nashville Predators get next crack as the two teams do battle Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators are holding down second place in the incredibly competitive Central Division, three points back of the Winnipeg Jets. And they'd love nothing more than to improve their 13-4-2 home mark against a Golden Knights team that blanked them 3-0 in their previous encounter Jan. 2. Vegas has points in 16 of its last 17 games dating back to the beginning of December.

Original Six Rematch

The next chapter in one of the NHL's most storied rivalries goes Wednesday night at the Bell Centre as the Montreal Canadiens duel with the host Boston Bruins. The Canadiens hit the road for the first time in 2018 - and they'll be looking to make up for a lackluster showing in their last trek away from Montreal, when they went 2-5-0 while scoring fewer than two goal in all five of their losses. They also have revenge on their minds after dropping a 4-3 shootout decision to the Bruins on Saturday night - and if they don't atone Wednesday, they'll get another crack at the Bruins when they meet again this Saturday in Montreal.

Injury Updates

* The Lightning - and their fans - are regrouping after learning that defenseman Victor Hedman will miss the next three-to-six weeks with a knee injury. That timetable will prevent Hedman from playing in front of the home crowd at the All-Star Game.

* Jaromir Jagr's NHL career might be winding down. The 45-year-old has been placed on injured reserve by the Calgary Flames with a groin injury; Jagr has just one goal and six assists in 22 games, with the Flames going 5-1-0 SU when Jagr records a point.

* The Avalanche will be without the services of netminder Semyon Varlamov for another two weeks as he continues to recover from a groin ailment. But Colorado hasn't missed a beat with Jonathan Bernier in goal, winning each of his previous five starts.

Player News

* There's a new name atop the rookie scoring table, after New York Islanders forward Matthew Barzal roasted the rival Rangers for five points in a 7-2 victory. That puts Barzal at 44 points through 44 games, ranking inside the top 20 among league scorers.

* The Penguins' legendary 1-2 center duo has been lighting up the scoreboard in recent games. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have combined for 21 points through six games in January - a major reason why Pittsburgh is 5-1-0 SU so far this month.

* Oliver Ekman-Larsson's nightmare season continues. The star defenseman carries a minus-8 rating through the first four games of January, and is already an incredible minus-40 on the season - far and away the worst rating in the league.

Stanley Cup Futures

* The defending Stanley Cup finalists still have decent odds of a repeat appearance in the NHL championship. The Predators are installed at +1,300 on Bet365 - the fifth-best odds in the league - while the Penguins aren't far back at +2,200.

* The Islanders' recent tailspin has driven their Stanley Cup odds down to true longshot range. The Isles are now +2,500 to win their first championship since 1983; only five Eastern Conference teams have worse odds.

Over/Under Trends

* Losing their defensive anchor in Hedman might make the Lightning a target for over bettors. Tampa Bay has already been one of the stronger over plays this season, going 26-18 O/U so far - including 15 overs through its first 22 home games.

* St. Louis spent the majority of the season as a top-flight under option - but recent lapses in defense and goaltending might have bettors thinking otherwise. The Blues come into the week having played three straight overs, allowing 17 goals in that span.